csv vs gpx

Plenty of free csv files to download on this site. You can also download download Extra Poi Editor to convert a gpx file to csv at http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/Extra_POI_Editor .When you download the program if you get message about OCX file missing scroll down on the main page and under troubleshooting you will find the Extra Poi Editor Installer that you will need to download.

To obtain POI files that are compatible with the RoadTrip Navigator software you are using, please visit the User Created/Uploaded Points of Interest (POI) forum on their website.
http://www.undertowsoftware.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=14

From the RoadTrip Navigator FAQ at http://www.chicagomap.com/support/rtn2012.htm#RestAreaPOI

It should be pointed out that the user has the ability to import other POI databases that are not limited to Interstate Exits. Many such databases have been uploaded by users and are are available for you to download and use from http://www.undertowsoftware.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=14 Take a look at the help file and the Tutorials (under Help) for directions on how to import and use these User POI files.

For the life of me I cannot figure out how to download csv files that are listed in typical poi lists.

Could you explain the fundamentals to get these files into the RV Travel Life software to then be browsed for and loaded into a trip map?

I hate to ask this but sure feel left out when I see other posts that show their maps.

jimkaron

Are you certain the software has an import feature and that it will accept a CSV file in the format of the file? As there s no standard format for a CSV file (CSV means Comma Separated Variable) all it means is there are commas between the various elements in the file.

Can you tell me, with GPX files is there a correct order for the columns after the first three, or can I put the information in any order.

If you are planning using EPE then the fields can be in any order as long as they match what you set up under M-Column preferences. Lat and Lon are columns 7 & 8 in my set-up.

thanks

How many Fields/columns, whats the Maxim number in a GPX file

.GPX files do not contain 'columns' per se as in the usual sense. They are written in XML, where each field is delimited by tags (<STATE>NY</STATE> for example). There are a limited amount of tags accepted universally for this format. EPE does use as many as possible. Instead of thinking 'columns', think 'fields'. Take a peek into a .GPX file. You'll see.

you are correct about GPX files not having columns but fields and the same can be stated of CSV files as well. They are both text files and can be created and edited with any text editor. But Shenanigans asked his question stating he was using fields and columns to mean the same thing as in "How many fields or columns..."

Additionally, the discussion was focused on using EPE as the editor which can accept input from a spreadsheet which organizes its data in rows and columns.