Werskine - what exactly are you looking for in a software program?
Because the ExpertGPS price of $60 seems pretty steep when you can get Extra_POI_Editor for free or GeePeeEx Editor for $18. Combine one of those programs with MapSource (which you can get for free) and you have everything you need to create complex gpx files and routes.
I bought it years ago when there really was nothing else like it available. I still use it, but mostly for maintaining records of hiking tracks.
ExpertGPS is quite powerful, though some of the deeper dialogs in the user interface can be a bit of a challenge to figure out from time to time. But the author's support has always been top-notch. Ultimately, though, I think you're going to find it's less vehicular-oriented than you probably want.
Let me suggest you take a look first at EasyGPS (http://www.easygps.com/) which is also made by TopoGrafix. It's a freeware, limited functionality version of ExpertGPS, but it will give you a good feel for how the paid program works and what it can do.
sounds great, i do a ton of hiking and got a new hand held unit and wanted a better way to scout things out before i set foot on the trail or hunting spot, this was something i found but seemed a bit overwhelming to use..
I bought it and used it exclusively as I first got interested in GPS/POI information. Now, because most of the stuff I do is automobile-related rather than hiking, I have pretty much switched to Extra_POI_Editor.
-- "The true measure of persons is how they treat someone who can do them absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson
but what i was wanting to know is if anyone here has used it? and if it is worth the money?!@
thanks
Exactly what do you want to do with it? I use EasyGPS to load waypoints both in a hand held and a 2820. If I want to scout out an area and mark some waypoints I use Streets and Trips to get a waypoint for the general area, then go online and use flash earth to get down to the finer points. I have even used flash earth to find a geocache without using a GPS
-- Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
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you can download a free trial version of this software at this link
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but what i was wanting to know is if anyone here has used it? and if it is worth the money?!@
thanks
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you can download a free trial version of this software at this link
http://www.expertgps.com/download.asp
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Werskine - what exactly are you looking for in a software program?
Because the ExpertGPS price of $60 seems pretty steep when you can get Extra_POI_Editor for free or GeePeeEx Editor for $18. Combine one of those programs with MapSource (which you can get for free) and you have everything you need to create complex gpx files and routes.
I've used ExpertGPS for years
I bought it years ago when there really was nothing else like it available. I still use it, but mostly for maintaining records of hiking tracks.
ExpertGPS is quite powerful, though some of the deeper dialogs in the user interface can be a bit of a challenge to figure out from time to time. But the author's support has always been top-notch. Ultimately, though, I think you're going to find it's less vehicular-oriented than you probably want.
Let me suggest you take a look first at EasyGPS (http://www.easygps.com/) which is also made by TopoGrafix. It's a freeware, limited functionality version of ExpertGPS, but it will give you a good feel for how the paid program works and what it can do.
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sounds great, i do a ton of hiking and got a new hand held unit and wanted a better way to scout things out before i set foot on the trail or hunting spot, this was something i found but seemed a bit overwhelming to use..
Everyday is a GREAT day :)
What Felix Krull said...
I bought it and used it exclusively as I first got interested in GPS/POI information. Now, because most of the stuff I do is automobile-related rather than hiking, I have pretty much switched to Extra_POI_Editor.
"The true measure of persons is how they treat someone who can do them absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson
ExpertGPS
but what i was wanting to know is if anyone here has used it? and if it is worth the money?!@
thanks
Exactly what do you want to do with it? I use EasyGPS to load waypoints both in a hand held and a 2820. If I want to scout out an area and mark some waypoints I use Streets and Trips to get a waypoint for the general area, then go online and use flash earth to get down to the finer points. I have even used flash earth to find a geocache without using a GPS
Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
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hiking and hunting locations
Everyday is a GREAT day :)