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--- en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen [2018/10/11 19:29] – alpinequest
+++ en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen [2023/09/17 09:42] – alpinequest
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-<sub>[[en:help|Online Help]] > [[en:help:v2|AlpineQuest 2.x]] > [[en:help:v2:landmarks|Placemarks]] > How to import and export placemarks?</sub>
+<sub>[[en:help:v2|Online Help]] > [[en:help:v2:placemarks|Placemarks]] > Import / Export</sub>
-===== How to import and export placemarks? =====
+====== How to import and export placemarks? ======
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 The import and export placemarks support allows you to import placemarks (waypoints, tracks, routes, etc.) from various files created by external softwares, or export them for external use.
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 ===== Which placemark file formats are supported by the application? =====
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-Here is the list of all supported file formats.
+The complete list of file formats than can be imported or exported [[en:help:v2:landmarks#importexport|is available here]].
-{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} Please check the notes and requirements for each format.
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-^ Supported file formats and types of placemarks  ^  Import  ^  Export  ^
-| **GPX (GPS Exchange Format)** (''***.gpx**'') \\ Waypoints, routes, tracks \\ Common GPS data format for software applications.  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_import_placemarks|see here]]  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_export_placemarks|see here]]  |
-| **KML/KMZ** (''***.kml**'', ''***.kmz**'') \\ Waypoints, routes, tracks, areas \\ Common GPS data format for expressing geographic annotation and visualization within Internet-based two-dimensional maps.  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes<sup>1</sup>, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_import_placemarks|see here]]  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_export_placemarks|see here]]  |
-| **CSV/TSV** (''***.csv**'', ''***.tsv**'') \\ Waypoints, routes, tracks, areas \\ Delimited text file that uses a comma to separate tabular data (numbers and text) in plain text. Each line of the file is a data record. Each record consists of one or more fields, separated by commas.  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-xsv#how_to_import_csvtsv_files|see here]]  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-xsv#how_to_export_csvtsv_files|see here]]  |
-| **Shapefile SHP** (''***.shp**'') \\ Waypoints, routes, tracks, areas \\ Popular geospatial vector data format developed by Esri for geographic information system (GIS) software.  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_import_placemarks|see here]]  |  {{:icon_no.gif?nolink}} No  |
-| **OziExplorer PLT** (''***.plt**'') \\ Tracks  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_import_placemarks|see here]]  |  {{:icon_no.gif?nolink}} No  |
-| **OziExplorer WPT** (''***.wpt**'') \\ Waypoints  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_import_placemarks|see here]]  |  {{:icon_no.gif?nolink}} No  |
-| **Geocaching LOC** (''***.loc**'') \\ Waypoints  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_import_placemarks|see here]]  |  {{:icon_no.gif?nolink}} No  |
-| **AutoCAD DXF** (''***.dxf**'') \\ Waypoints, routes, tracks, areas \\ CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs.  |  {{:icon_no.gif?nolink}} No  |  {{:icon_yes.gif?nolink}} Yes, [[en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-export-gen#how_to_export_placemarks|see here]]  |
-<html></center></html>
-<sup>1. Includes few icons and style elements. To import image overlays, [[en:help:v2:maps:file-based-import-kmz|see here]]</sup>
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 ===== How to import placemarks? =====
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-The application allows you to import placemarks from ''***.gpx**'', ''***.kml**'', ''***.kmz**'', ''***.plt**'', ''***.wpt**'' and ''***.loc**'' files:
+To import placemarks from external files:
   * Tap on the ''"**Placemarks**"'' {{:icon_01.png?nolink}} menu icon and on ''"**Explore placemarks**"'' {{:icon_02.png?nolink}}. The default placemark folder is listed;
-  * Select the folder in which the file to import is located. If needed, tap on the top left menu {{:icon_03.png?nolink}} to list the main folders of your device. For example, tap on ''"**My downloads**"'' {{:icon_04.png?nolink}} to select the folder ''"**/storage/emulated/0/Download/**"''.
+  * Select the folder in which the file to import is located. If needed, tap on the top left menu {{:icon_03.png?nolink}} to list the main folders of your device. For example, tap on ''"**My downloads**"'' {{:icon_04.png?nolink}}.
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   * Once the file to import is displayed {{:icon_05.png?nolink}}, tap on it to start the import;
-  * Wait some time for the file to be imported (which depends on the file size);
+  * Wait some time {{:icon_06.png?nolink}} for the file to be imported (which depends on the file size);
-  * When the file is imported, you can:
+  * When the file is imported, you can either:
-    * Choose ''"**Browse**"'' {{:icon_06.png?nolink}} to list the content of the imported file, for example to display only few items;
+    * Tap ''"**Browse**"'' {{:icon_07.png?nolink}} to list the content of the imported file, for example to display only few items;
-    * Choose ''"**Display**"'' {{:icon_07.png?nolink}} to display the entire file content on the map.
+    * Tap ''"**Display**"'' {{:icon_08.png?nolink}} to display the entire file content on the map.
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 By default, the application will import files to the import folder and use the device charset. In order to choose something different:
-  * Instead of tapping on the file to import, long-tap it or tap on its icon {{:icon_01.png?nolink}};
+  * Long-press the file to import {{:icon_01.png?nolink}} or tap on its icon {{:icon_02.png?nolink}};
-  * In the menu, choose ''"**Import...**"'' {{:icon_02.png?nolink}};
+  * Tap ''"**Import...**"'' {{:icon_03.png?nolink}};
-  * If needed, change the import ''"**Folder**"'' {{:icon_03.png?nolink}} to choose the current one;
+  * If needed, change the import ''"**Folder**"'' {{:icon_04.png?nolink}} to choose the current one;
-  * If needed, change the ''"**Elevations**"'' {{:icon_04.png?nolink}} to choose the unit used in the file (either ''"**WGS84**"'' for GPS elevations, or ''"**EGM96**"'' for geoid elevations);
+  * If needed, change the ''"**Elevations**"'' {{:icon_05.png?nolink}} to choose the unit used in the file (either ''"**None**"'' to ignore elevations from the file, ''"**WGS84**"'' to import GPS (WGS84) elevations, or ''"**EGM96**"'' to import geoid (EGM96) elevations);
-  * If needed, change the ''"**Charset**"'' {{:icon_05.png?nolink}} to choose the one of the file;
+  * If needed, change the ''"**Charset**"'' {{:icon_06.png?nolink}} to choose the one of the file;
-  * If needed, check ''"**Download external content**"'' {{:icon_06.png?nolink}} so the application will try to download content stored on Internet (like icons and pictures);
+  * If needed, select the items to also download and import from Internet {{:icon_07.png?nolink}};
-  * Tap on ''"**Ok**"'' {{:icon_07.png?nolink}} to start the import using the chosen settings.
+  * If needed, check ''"**Fix GPS week number rollout issues**"'' {{:icon_08.png?nolink}} to automatically correct the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPS_week_number_rollover|GPS week number rollover]] error;
+  * Tap ''"**Ok**"'' {{:icon_09.png?nolink}} to start the import using the chosen settings.
 {{ :en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-gen-options.jpg?nolink }}
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+==== Import from an external file manager ====
+\\
+You can also import placemarks from any file manager:
+  * Open your file manager and browse to the folder where is saved the placemarks file to import;
+  * Tap on the file to import {{:icon_01.png?nolink}};
+  * Your file manager will display a list of all installed applications able to deal with this kind of file;
+  * Tap on the application icon {{:icon_02.png?nolink}} to start the import process.
+{{ :en:help:v2:landmarks:local-import-gen-manager.jpg?nolink }}
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 To export a placemark in another format and use it in an external application:
-  * Tap on a displayed placemark on the map (here for example a track) {{:icon_01.png?nolink}} and on its name {{:icon_02.png?nolink}};
+  * Tap on a displayed placemark on the map (for example a track) {{:icon_01.png?nolink}} and on its name {{:icon_02.png?nolink}};
-  * Choose ''"**Export as...**"'' {{:icon_03.png?nolink}};
+  * In the item bottom menu, tap on the ''"**Export as...**"'' {{:icon_03.png?nolink}} shortcut icon.
-In the list of available export formats, choose the one that best fits the external application you want to use, for example ''"**GPX**"'' {{:icon_04.png?nolink}} which offers a very good compatibility.
+In the list of available export formats, choose the one that best fits the external application you want to use, for example ''"**GPX file**"'' {{:icon_04.png?nolink}} which offers a great compatibility, or ''"**KMZ file**"'' if you want to export some pictures within the file.
 {{ :en:help:v2:landmarks:local-export-gen-1.jpg?nolink }}
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+{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} By default, pictures are exported in KMZ files with the original quality and size of your camera, which can result in very large exported files if you have a lot of pictures. You can reduce the images sizes by taping on ''"**Options**"'' {{:icon_05.png?nolink}}, on ''"**Pictures (Size)**"'' {{:icon_06.png?nolink}} and by choosing a reduced size format from SD to 4K (exact exported sizes will depends on the size ratios of your pictures).
-  * Alternatively, to export a placemark from the placemarks explorer, long-tap it or tap on its icon {{:icon_05.png?nolink}} to display a similar menu;
+Once the placemark has been exported, the full path of the exported file {{:icon_07.png?nolink}} is displayed.
+  * Tap ''"**Share**"'' {{:icon_08.png?nolink}} to share the file (send it as email, upload it on Dropbox, etc.), available actions {{:icon_11.png?nolink}} depend on the applications installed on your device;
+  * Tap ''"**Open**"'' {{:icon_09.png?nolink}} to open the file with a compatible application installed on your device;
+  * Tap ''"**Ok**"'' {{:icon_10.png?nolink}} to close the dialog.
-Once the placemark has been exported, the full path of the exported file {{:icon_06.png?nolink}} is displayed.
+{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} Be careful when trying to access the exported file from a computer using an USB cable, Android takes time to update the file list of your device, and newly created ones may not be immediately visible.
-  * Tap on ''"**Share**"'' {{:icon_07.png?nolink}} to share the file (send it as email, upload it on Dropbox, etc.), available actions {{:icon_10.png?nolink}} depend on the applications installed on your device;
-  * Tap on ''"**Open**"'' {{:icon_08.png?nolink}} to open the file with a compatible application installed on your device;
-  * Tap on ''"**Ok**"'' {{:icon_09.png?nolink}} to close the dialog.
-{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} Be careful when trying to access the exported file from a computer using an USB cable, Android takes time to update the file list of your device, and newly created ones may not be immediately visible.
+{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:landmarks:explorer#how_to_display_export_copy_edit_or_delete_multiple_items|See here how to export multiple items at once.]]
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