OZI Explorer

[Scott Brady]

As a new Ozi Explorer user, I thought it might be helpfull to have an OZI discussion thread for ?'s, etc.

http://www.oziexplorer.com/

[Scott Brady]

Here is my first question: What is the shortcut for creating a waypoint. I.e. if you are working from a list of points given to you, and you want to work down the list of points, typing them into OZI.

I have been able to do it, but by creating a random point and then going into the properties and changing the values.

[whitethaiger]

Two ways I have used to enter waypoint lists (I used 1) at NVTR05:luxhello:):

1)
1.1 View Menu->Lists->Waypoint List (you can also get the list via Alt+W)
1.2 click Add button and you get a dialog for entering name, position, etc.
1.3 repeat above for all points

2) If you have the data electronically and can get them into Excel you can create a waypoint file by exporting an Excel spread sheet to a csv file. The waypoint file format expected by Ozi is documented in the help files.

For method 1) it really helps if you have someone reading the coordinates to you, saves a lot of time, it's how Greg and I did it at NVTR05.

[Scott Brady]

THanks Uwe,

I am also looking for Sat images of Morocco, hopefully with .map files associated. Any ideas?

[whitethaiger]

The NASA sat pics I use can be downloaded here (https://zulu.ssc.nasa.gov/mrsid/mrsid.pl). They don't come with the map file, but they are georeferenced and it takes only a few seconds to import them.

There might be more detailed maps/images out there, but I don't have any experience with that part of the world. There are probably maps for sale somewhere also.

[flyingwil]

Is there any good how to instructional websites for OZI?

[whitethaiger]

Is there any good how to instructional websites for OZI?

I don't know of any. There is a yahoo group with very knowledgeable people which is good for specific questions. We also have some threads going over here. (http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3745)

[flyingwil]

I don't know of any. There is a yahoo group with very knowledgeable people which is good for specific questions. We also have some threads going over here. (http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3745)


Unfortunately I can't... 4WDTRIPS.net is blocked here at work... I always try and do two things at once while at work! :hehe: Why not learn at the same time?

[whitethaiger]

Unfortunately I can't... 4WDTRIPS.net is blocked here at work...


That's horrible!!:eek:

If there is enough interest maybe I should look through some of the questions that keep on coming up and put something on my website.

In the meantime just get started and ask when you run into an issue you can't resolve.

[p1michaud]

Hi folks,
Well I just acquired Ozi Explorer but don't have a GPS yet! :rolleyes:

Anyhow, I have been playing with the software to familiarize myself with it. I do have a question for you more experienced Ozi Explorer users. Is there a way if you are working on a route (i.e. marking waypoints) on a map to have Ozi Explorer automatically load the next map over if your next point is going to be on the next map?

Cheers:beer: ,
P

[whitethaiger]

Hi folks,
Well I just acquired Ozi Explorer but don't have a GPS yet! :rolleyes:

Anyhow, I have been playing with the software to familiarize myself with it. I do have a question for you more experienced Ozi Explorer users. Is there a way if you are working on a route (i.e. marking waypoints) on a map to have Ozi Explorer automatically load the next map over if your next point is going to be on the next map?

Cheers:beer: ,
P
I am not exactly sure how you are creating the track? So I can't really answer your question, but maybe these hints help:

In general to move to the next map I use the button (see below) on the tool bar. Clicking on the the dot in the center brings up a list of all maps at the current position. Clicking on one of the arrows brings up a list of maps available in that direction. You can just double click on any of the maps in the list to get to that map.

In moving map mode, i.e., with GPS connected while traveling Ozi will automatically move to the next map.

For the US we have the mosaic-topos and DOQ's, so it doesn't really happen were often that one is working at the edge of a map.

[p1michaud]

I am not exactly sure how you are creating the track? So I can't really answer your question, but maybe these hints help:

In general to move to the next map I use the button (see below) on the tool bar. Clicking on the the dot in the center brings up a list of all maps at the current position. Clicking on one of the arrows brings up a list of maps available in that direction. You can just double click on any of the maps in the list to get to that map.

In moving map mode, i.e., with GPS connected while traveling Ozi will automatically move to the next map.

whitethaiger, in this case I just plotted about 15 waypoints on the map then added them to a waypoint list to create the track. Again, I'm just playing with the software so I'm learning. I have used the button on the tool bar. As for in moving map mode, I'll have to wait for my GPS to see Ozi bring the maps up automatically. I suppose I could use the GPS simulator in Ozi for a test?


For the US we have the mosaic-topos and DOQ's, so it doesn't really happen were often that one is working at the edge of a map.

No sure what you mean by mosaic-topos and DOQ's. The maps I got were from ETopo (http://www.gpscentral.ca/accessories/etopo/etopo.htm) and they are compatible with OziExplorer. That'a about all I know about them!

Thanks for the help. Hopefully when I acquire a GPS unit in the near future and play arround with the software I'll come up with more questions
Cheers :beer:,
P

[whitethaiger]

...
No sure what you mean by mosaic-topos and DOQ's. The maps I got were from ETopo (http://www.gpscentral.ca/accessories/etopo/etopo.htm) and they are compatible with OziExplorer. That'a about all I know about them!
....


The USGS makes the topos for the US available in digital format. Initally these were only the scans for the individual sheets, e.g., 7.5'. Now one can download these maps stiched together, e.g. for a county or other region. They use the term 'mosaic' for the stiched together stuff. Using these maps means dealing with fewer maps, but much larger files (for AZ I have some up to 1 Gb). It also means that there are fewer map transitions.

[p1michaud]

The USGS makes the topos for the US available in digital format. Initally these were only the scans for the individual sheets, e.g., 7.5'. Now one can download these maps stiched together, e.g. for a county or other region. They use the term 'mosaic' for the stiched together stuff. Using these maps means dealing with fewer maps, but much larger files (for AZ I have some up to 1 Gb). It also means that there are fewer map transitions.

Now I get it. Thanks for the help. I'm sure I'll have many more questions once I get my hands on a GPS and start using Ozi and GPS in my travels.
Cheers :beer:,
P

[Mlachica]

I finally got a notebook I can use w/ozi explorer so now I need to learn how to use the software...

I downloaded sat images from here

https://zulu.ssc.nasa.gov/mrsid/

I've succesfully imported .sid files but these are .tar files. Is that right? How do I import them?

[whitethaiger]

I finally got a notebook I can use w/ozi explorer so now I need to learn how to use the software...

I downloaded sat images from here

https://zulu.ssc.nasa.gov/mrsid/

I've succesfully imported .sid files but these are .tar files. Is that right? How do I import them?

You need to 'untar' the file. A tar file is a concatenation of one or more files, many zip utilities can handle these files. TUGZip is one example and it's what I have on my machine.
In side the tar file may by compressed files usually .gz. The zip utility should take care of that also.

Once you have everything extracted from the tar archive you can just import the files in Ozi. The archive should include the georeference file you need.

Let me know if you run into problems.

[1leglance]

are you guys running ozi on a laptop in rig?
I was looking at oziCE to map on the computer at home but run it on the pocketpc in rig. The website mentions pocketpc but at $80 for the laptop program and $30 for the pocketpc part. that is a chunk of change before I know if it works.
Right now I really like my treo700 with bluetooth gps running iguidance from street nav. I can enter lat/long and it will get me to the nearest street to that and then I run a generic gps for arrow pt to the geocache.
However this setup doesn't do topo, also the screen is small for topo unless I can zoom in pretty close.
I think I will end up with a panasonic toughbook with touchscreen off of ebay mounted on a swingarm. Then I will add a bluetooth adapter to use my gps in rig and my treo with the same gps for walking.
Please give all thoughts, especially if you have used a pda for topo as I can't find a good solution. I am testing some software now and will write up something soon. There was sooooo much more when I ran palm instead of windows mobile.
enjoy
1leglance

[whitethaiger]

are you guys running ozi on a laptop in rig?
I was looking at oziCE to map on the computer at home but run it on the pocketpc in rig. The website mentions pocketpc but at $80 for the laptop program and $30 for the pocketpc part. that is a chunk of change before I know if it works.
Right now I really like my treo700 with bluetooth gps running iguidance from street nav. I can enter lat/long and it will get me to the nearest street to that and then I run a generic gps for arrow pt to the geocache.
However this setup doesn't do topo, also the screen is small for topo unless I can zoom in pretty close.
I think I will end up with a panasonic toughbook with touchscreen off of ebay mounted on a swingarm. Then I will add a bluetooth adapter to use my gps in rig and my treo with the same gps for walking.
Please give all thoughts, especially if you have used a pda for topo as I can't find a good solution. I am testing some software now and will write up something soon. There was sooooo much more when I ran palm instead of windows mobile.
enjoy
1leglance

Some of us have used Ozi with notebook in the truck for years. It works very well. The CE version also works. It's a bit more work to get maps formatted for it. I also think the screens are just too small for topos. You get the same map detail on the PDA.

Ozi won't give you the route finding that you got with you current setup.

BajaTaco and others have used bluetooth and I understand that it's not as reliable as a fixed connected GPS. Maybe dependent on make/model?

[flywgn]

Some of us have used Ozi with notebook in the truck for years. It works very well. The CE version also works. ...

Uwe, do you integrate this with a GPS? If so, which one. I'm in the process of switching out my Garmin 60cs for either a 276, 376 or a Lowrance 540c.

I've been to the Yahoo Oxi-Users site and am overwhelmed with all that's there. We were down in central Mexico (Guerrero and Michoacan) a few weeks ago and had my first introduction to Ozi through a friend. I must say that it was love at first sight--with Ozi, not my friend :) --and I've had the bug ever since.

MapSource is limited, IMO, and as we travel further afield off-highway I'm finding that its limitations are somewhat frustrating.

You mention that the "...CE version also works..." Does this mean that it's not your first choice?

Allen R

[whitethaiger]

Uwe, do you integrate this with a GPS? If so, which one. I'm in the process of switching out my Garmin 60cs for either a 276, 376 or a Lowrance 540c.

I've been to the Yahoo Oxi-Users site and am overwhelmed with all that's there. We were down in central Mexico (Guerrero and Michoacan) a few weeks ago and had my first introduction to Ozi through a friend. I must say that it was love at first sight--with Ozi, not my friend :) --and I've had the bug ever since.

MapSource is limited, IMO, and as we travel further afield off-highway I'm finding that its limitations are somewhat frustrating.

You mention that the "...CE version also works..." Does this mean that it's not your first choice?

Allen R
I've had my Ozi running with GPS from the very beginning. I started with an old Magellan 4000xl and now have a Magellan SportTrack Map.
Pretty much any GPS that can be hooked up to a PC can be used with Ozi. The minimum requirement is that the GPS sends the NMEA data over it's serial/usb bus. I think all those listed by you do that, but you may be able to check in the specs.

We've used Ozi in Mexico with the maps one can buy from the INGI, works very well.

You are right, CE would not be my first choice, due to screen size and map processing. Jack has it and I had a chance to play with it a little.

With this rising interest in Ozi again, we should revive the idea of a little back country Ozi training trip. Something to get people started.

[1leglance]

you mention serial/bus...what about a bluetooth connection to the laptop?
My bluetooth gps sends full data to my pda that I can look at, so I am gonna pick up a bluetooth adapter for my old dell laptop and test run before I buy a toughbook.
I am glad to hear these recommends before I spend the $80 on Ozi, thanks again.
I would really like a chance to field test & learn from others. Currently I geocache with my setup but it isn't as good as my older treo running palm was...windows mobile is better at some things but much more limited software.
I agree about the small screen for topo so I am sure I will end up with a laptop.
enjoy
1leglance
ps iguidance is the best street nav I have used, even beats then new tomtom 6. I also runs on pc/pda for the same price. It will let you enter destinations as long/lat and direct you by known street as close to that place as possible.

[Boston Mangler]

With this rising interest in Ozi again, we should revive the idea of a little back country Ozi training trip. Something to get people started.

That would be great! I have been wanting to learn this software as well, i would be very interested in a Back Country Ozi Training trip.

I have kept my eye out for a cheapo laptop for this very purpose, but have been so busy i have put it on the back burner for now.

Lets do it! :safari-rig:

[Mlachica]

With this rising interest in Ozi again, we should revive the idea of a little back country Ozi training trip. Something to get people started.

Let's do it! But I need to figure out how to get the maps working right first :rolleyes:

I got the satellite tar files working with the moving map thanks...

But now I'm trying to calibrate these maps (http://archive.casil.ucdavis.edu/casil/maps/drg/7.5_minute_series_albers_nad83_mosaic/MrSID/). I downloaded o_se0307.sid and the sdw file. Which is of the cerritos/long beach area. I'm able to import it but with moving map it always reverts to the sat map. I'm almost positive the topo is not calibrated right. I used utm zone 11 (http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/outreach/gps/UTM_Zones_USA48.pdf) and nad83. what am I missing?

[whitethaiger]

I'll try to come up with a date for a little Ozi trip.


you mention serial/bus...what about a bluetooth connection to the laptop?
....
file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/RMA/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg
Don't know much about bluetooth, but I think the connection ends up as a COM port on your PC. Just tell Ozi to use that COM port in the configuration.
BTW, there are a shareware and a trial version of Ozi available so you can test all the features before you buy.


....
I got the satellite tar files working with the moving map thanks...

But now I'm trying to calibrate these maps (http://archive.casil.ucdavis.edu/casil/maps/drg/7.5_minute_series_albers_nad83_mosaic/MrSID/). I downloaded o_se0307.sid and the sdw file. Which is of the cerritos/long beach area. I'm able to import it but with moving map it always reverts to the sat map. I'm almost positive the topo is not calibrated right. I used utm zone 11 (http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/outreach/gps/UTM_Zones_USA48.pdf) and nad83. what am I missing?
Good to hear you got the satellite pics working. To check your calibration you could record a track/position and then show it on the map and see if it's in the right location.
I actually think your calibration is correct, but you have Ozi check for a more detailed map all the time (this is the default, I think). To change this setting go File->Configuration, Moving Map Tab. At the top right it says 'Always Check for more detailed map', uncheck that. Let us know if this helps.

[Mlachica]

Good to hear you got the satellite pics working. To check your calibration you could record a track/position and then show it on the map and see if it's in the right location.
I actually think your calibration is correct, but you have Ozi check for a more detailed map all the time (this is the default, I think). To change this setting go File->Configuration, Moving Map Tab. At the top right it says 'Always Check for more detailed map', uncheck that. Let us know if this helps.

no luck :Wow1:

[whitethaiger]

no luck :Wow1:

Hm, not sure what's going on. So here are some troubleshoot ideas that come to mind:

How did you exit the configuration dialog? Did you use the 'Save' button? If not the setting won't be saved.

Are the map and satellite image in the same folder? For this early testing they probably should be.

Did you verify calibration by creating, saving and then displaying a little track on both the map and the sat image?

[whitethaiger]

...I'm almost positive the topo is not calibrated right. I used utm zone 11 (http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/outreach/gps/UTM_Zones_USA48.pdf) and nad83. what am I missing?
:iagree: after re-reading your posts more carefully. Sorry for not spending the time earlier...

You probably used UTM projection? With the map you downloaded you should use 'Albers Equal Area' (with Lat1: 34N, Lat2: 40deg 30' N, central Meridian: 120 W, Origin Lat: 0).

[Mlachica]

it works now!!! Thank you!

So how do know what settings to put? whether utm or albers? Bare with me, I'm trying to learn all this stuff...The garmin 276c I have makes it too easy, but I want a deeper understanding of everything...

[whitethaiger]

it works now!!! Thank you!

So how do know what settings to put? whether utm or albers? Bare with me, I'm trying to learn all this stuff...The garmin 276c I have makes it too easy, but I want a deeper understanding of everything...

The info about projection and map datum is usually provided with the maps. If you look closely at the site where you downloaded the map you'll see that it mentions Albers.

That Garmin may make some things easy, but it won't do a lot of the stuff Ozi let's you do either.

[ntsqd]

Can Ozi be used as a file conversion utility?
In 2000 I bought a GM3000MT & while I like the unit, the Lowrance support has been far less than stellar. The "Customer Service" person's attitude when asked about better map files than what existed at the time was "Tough, you get what we offer and that's all." So I usually take the time to badmouth Lowrance for this reason whenever the topic comes up, so consider that out of the way. Yes, I'm still pissed about that.

So, given Lowrance's assinine proprietary file structure what I'd like is a way to import map files of some other origin (Garmin, DeLorme, etc.). Going to a PC notebook etc., hardened or not, isn't very practical for me.

[edgear]

Can Ozi be used as a file conversion utility?
GPS Babel (http://www.gpsbabel.org/)
BajaTaco told me about this sweet GPS file conversion utility. Hopefully it will work for what you need to do.

[ntsqd]

That is cool, but it appears to only convert waypoint/track/route files and not maps. Need to dig into what file types are actually stored on the Lowrance's MMC card. Unfortunately it's going to the Baja 500 w/o me so it'll have to wait.

[whitethaiger]

That is cool, but it appears to only convert waypoint/track/route files and not maps. Need to dig into what file types are actually stored on the Lowrance's MMC card. Unfortunately it's going to the Baja 500 w/o me so it'll have to wait.

Yes, Babel is for converting tracks, waypoints, etc, but not maps. I don't know of a program that converts between the different proprietary map formats the different GPS manufacturers use. I know that for some makes you can make your own maps, but I've never looked into that and just live with the Magellan maps when I'm out of the truck.

[1leglance]

Sorry it has been so long since I posted to this thread but I have been gathering my toys and testing different options.

1st gen setup was bluetooth gps w/ treo 700 window mobile using Iguidance for street and beeline for offroad. I would either enter waypts from books or use google earth and figure my plan and waypt it. No offroad mapping possible. No routes possible. I would arrive at a waypt then select the next. Thus I had to name them in some order.

Current gen setup. I have added a panisonic toughbook CF-50 laptop (should be rugged enough) with a usb gps puck. For software I am using Oziexplorer with some amazing disc from whitethaiger....all I can say is wow! The work put into these is impressive.
I am still learning this setup and have a ton of questions..
1st and foremost when can we have a field learning day...or 2 :) especially before the Expo Trophy :Astrologist:
2nd can I switch between topo and doq (aerial) and keep my route/waypts?
that way I can get a visual clue quickly while in motion

Please tell me if this is possible....
My ultimate goal since I have a ton of time at work to play with google earth is to look at a place to play and mark a route...then either:
load that route directly into ozi...or
load the waypts and create a route in ozi..or
if I am reading a book/article/website then load the waypts from that into ozi.

I will more than likely keep my treo/bluetooth/iguidance setup for street nav & geocaching with the possible change of beeline to something else on the handheld. This will cover the geocaching and hiking and give me a basic backup if ozi or the laptop self destructs in the field :)
thanks for all the help so far,
enjoy
1leglance

[whitethaiger]

.....
Current gen setup. I have added a panisonic toughbook CF-50 laptop (should be rugged enough) with a usb gps puck. For software I am using Oziexplorer with some amazing disc from whitethaiger....all I can say is wow! The work put into these is impressive.


Thanks! I'm glad things are working for you.


...
1st and foremost when can we have a field learning day...or 2 :) especially before the Expo Trophy :Astrologist:


Well, my summer has plenty of openings. It's just so hot out there. Any cool (temperature) location not too far for SoCal and AZ people?



2nd can I switch between topo and doq (aerial) and keep my route/waypts?
that way I can get a visual clue quickly while in motion


Yes.
1) Check out this little quick and dirty tutorial movie (http://http://www.whitethaiger.net/movies/ozi_toggle_maps.wmv) I made a while back
2) Did you download and install the index map from my website? That's another way to switch.

Your waypoints stay intact when switching.



Please tell me if this is possible....
My ultimate goal since I have a ton of time at work to play with google earth is to look at a place to play and mark a route...then either:
load that route directly into ozi...or
load the waypts and create a route in ozi..or
if I am reading a book/article/website then load the waypts from that into ozi.


You can import Google Earth kml files into Ozi.

With all that free time don't forget to play with the OziUL mine utility:)

[1leglance]

Thanks again. And wow those map files are huge!

My summer is nuts...but there is some free time in June & early July and then mid Aug on.
I agree on the coolness req. Maybe a little bit of mountain navigating in Flag or other cool clim or if Socal has some mountains to play in I am game.
I will watch the movie tonight and I don't think I have the index map so I will look for that on your site.
I will also play with marking up google earth and importing it tonight.

Thanks again....
Now if I can just find some maps for Peru I can take it with me this summer and play around down there.:arabia:
Enjoy
1leglance

[pismo62]

WhiteThaiger, Hey I recieved the maps. I'm trying to load them on the program, but keep running into a problem. After I put the ozimaps in the map folder in the ozi program, I will try to pull up a map and the message (Cannot find the image file for the map C:\oziexplorer\maps\ca\24k\o_se0108.map The image file for the map is\maps\ca\24k\0_se108.sid ) keeps coming up. I can open the maps if I open them directly from the disk. Please advise. Thanks

[whitethaiger]

... After I put the ozimaps in the map folder in the ozi program, I will try to pull up a map and the message (Cannot find the image file for the map C:\oziexplorer\maps\ca\24k\o_se0108.map The image file for the map is\maps\ca\24k\0_se108.sid ) keeps coming up. I can open the maps if I open them directly from the disk. Please advise. Thanks

So did you copy the actual map images to the computer? (Step 1 in the instructions). Sounds like you do have the map files copied (Step 2).

The message you get indicates that the file \maps\ca\24k\o_se108.sid cannot be found. Two reasons come to mind:
1) The maps are not copied to the hard drive
2) the \maps\ca\24k folder is not on the same drive as the folder \oziexplorer\maps\ca\24k. You should have a folder: c:\maps\ca\24k. This is the folder with all the large map files (*.sid).

If you need to have the program itself and the maps on different folders I can give you instructions on how to modify the .map files easily.

[whitethaiger]

Thanks again. And wow those map files are huge!
..... I don't think I have the index map so I will look for that on your site.
....

The maps are large because they cover a large area and are mosaics of the 7.5min topo sheets. Using these mosaics rather then the individual maps is quite nice while driving. Ozi doesn't have to switch maps nearly as often.

I put some installation instructions for the index map out on the website.

[pismo62]

WhiteThaiger, Thanks for the quick response. So both sets of maps need to be copied over? The reglular maps and the ozimaps? I will retry it again this evening when I get home.

[whitethaiger]

WhiteThaiger, Thanks for the quick response. So both sets of maps need to be copied over? The reglular maps and the ozimaps? I will retry it again this evening when I get home.

Yes.

The ".map" files in the ozimaps subfolders are not actually maps. They are the configuration files that contain all the information needed by Ozi to correctly interpret and handle a map image file (calibration info, image file path, border info, etc.)
The actual map images are in the \maps\ca subfolders.

[pismo62]

Thanks WhiteThaiger for helping me with the maps. So now I'm set up and will be testing it out this weekend. Thanks

[pismo62]

So, I've been trying out the OZi program for the last couple weeks, and I feel like I'm getting the hang of it. I've been working with the waypoints and have been converting them back and forth with google earth, which works well. I stumbled upon the the downloadable gps cordinates for the Backcountry Adventures on 4wdtrips.com which directed me to http://www.4wdbooks.com/downloads.aspx and was wondering if anyone has found a way to put them in the ozi program, with cut and paste or through excel? Whitethaiger saw you there but thought this would be a good point for this board also.Thanks

[whitethaiger]

So, I've been trying out the OZi program for the last couple weeks, and I feel like I'm getting the hang of it. I've been working with the waypoints and have been converting them back and forth with google earth, which works well. I stumbled upon the the downloadable gps cordinates for the Backcountry Adventures on 4wdtrips.com which directed me to http://www.4wdbooks.com/downloads.aspx and was wondering if anyone has found a way to put them in the ozi program, with cut and paste or through excel? Whitethaiger saw you there but thought this would be a good point for this board also.Thanks

I already forgot about this, thought I'd look at it when I plan to use the info. Probably not a good idea, because I won't think of it till the last minute and then there would be no time.

Anyway, you got me thinking about it again and I had to do something about it, so I put a little code together and now have a nice little program that can convert these "rxf" files into Ozi waypoint and route files. Since there are so many files and I didn't want to have to handle each separately I wrote the utility so that it converts all the rxf files it finds in a given folder. Just tested it with the High Sierra files. Quickly downloaded them individually, ran the utility and in a second had 50 Ozi waypoint and 50 Ozi route files. I like it:wings: and I'll treat myself to one of these :beer:

[pismo62]

--Right On-- Whitethaiger, I was hoping you would have an answer. Of course let us know if you want to share that little program. A small utility like that could save alot of time punching keys. :bowdown:

[whitethaiger]

--Right On-- Whitethaiger, I was hoping you would have an answer. Of course let us know if you want to share that little program. A small utility like that could save alot of time punching keys. :bowdown:

Yes, let me clean it up a little and fix a minor glitch. I'll let you know when it's ready for some testing by others.

[whitethaiger]

--Right On-- Whitethaiger, I was hoping you would have an answer. Of course let us know if you want to share that little program. A small utility like that could save alot of time punching keys. :bowdown:

With a little glitch fixed it looks like the utility is doing it's job. I don't plan any work on it unless I learn about a problem or need some additional feature. I guess other output formats could easily be added.

If you use Ozi and think this might be useful to you PM me and I can send you a copy of the program. If you need another output format and we can figure out the format of the file I could add that.

[BajaTaco]

If you use Ozi and think this might be useful to you ...

Email sent. I owe you a :beer:

[pismo62]

Whitethaiger, I was able to get the utility working for the waypts. for the backcounty adventure series. WOW, it works great. And, boy does it put a load of waypoints on the map. I'm looking forward to testing it out in a couple weeks. Thanks again. :)

[jeff@work]

Just thought i'd throw this out there in case you guys aren't aware of it, there's a firefox add on called downthemall and it lets you download all the links on a webpage automagically. You can even set it to only download certain file extensions...I put it to download .rxf files only and about 7 minutes later i had downloaded all 766 rxf files! :wings:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/201

also the download page for the rxf files has changed to:
http://www.adlerpublishing.com/downloads.aspx

[edgear]

there's a firefox add on called downthemall and it lets you download all the links on a webpage automagically.
That's awesome!! Thank you so much for posting that up. I'll definitely be trying it out.