perhaps it is a symptom of the spoon fed society we live in. It is frustrating to see those who are asking for help, not do any type of research / digging or reading themselves. The problem is that the solution to the question(s) HAS been posted and discussed a number of times. I don't usually comment on the starts of arguments, however. I came here looking for answers to the same questions that many others have, and am still looking for answers. Or you get criticized for being a noob, or the number of caches per day you've found, or whatever. Or you get basically told you're an idiot, and that there's lots of info and workarounds. Post asking for help, and you get made fun of. The Forum has all the reading you will ever need on the subject, and more. Many people can still use it, until various updates happen. "Send To GPS" and its plugin "Garmin Communicator" is becoming less viable, especially so in the last couple of years. Here's a help center page with options and additional reading:īut be aware that if "Send To GPS" does not work for you, the Help Center info may not be helpful. You will find endless discussion, including lists of steps that don't even work anymore, or may cease to work at any time. If you enjoy falling down the rabbit hole as much as I do, search these Forums for " Garmin Communicator Plugin" as Mineral 2 said. Do either of those two, and you're all set. Or for just one or two caches, typing coordinates manually can save a lot of time. Could somebody help me with this problem?Ĭlick the "GPX File" button on any cache page and save it to a Garmin GPS in the folder "Garmin/GPX". Now I just don't know what's the problem and why it still isn't working. I also tried it with several web brouwser: Chrome, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge. You can also download routes (as Courses) to Garmin Edge devices and most other Garmin devices using Garmin's Training Center software.Last week I tried several times to download a Geocache to my Garmin DAKOTA 20 GPS, I installed the communicator but it stil didn't work. All other files and devices : you can find the route under " Courses".Garmin Edge GPX files : you can find the route under " Where To?".To follow the route, locate it on your Garmin device and start the navigation:.Download the Course onto your Garmin device (Send to Device and select the correct course).Import the download file into Garmin Training Center (File -> Import -> Courses).Files cannot be copied directly - please use the Garmin Training Center software (TCX files only).Garmin Edge 205/305 and all other Garmin devices.Copy GPX files to the GARMIN/GPX folder.Copy TCX files to the GARMIN/Courses folder.Copy the file to the GARMIN/NewFiles folder.Copy the downloaded file to your Garmin device - the instructions for this depend on which device you have:. It acts like a USB stick, so once it is ready you can open it up in Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder to see the files on it. Connect your Garmin Edge to your computer.GPX - no directions or notes, just the route (less storage space needed).TCX - includes any turn by turn directions/notes and lets you specify a Virtual Partner speed/pace.Choose either TCX or GPX Track file format and click thre DOWNLOAD button:.Click the Download ( D'LOAD) icon in the action bar.
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