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Garmin Updated MapSource Software to Version 6.16.2

Garmin has updated its MapSource Windows-based mapping software.  MapSource is included with the purchase of a Garmin map on DVD or CD. Features include: Back up important trip data separately from your Garmin device. Plan routes from the convenience of your computer instead of on your device. Create, view, and edit waypoints, routes, and tracks. [...]

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Garmin Updated MapSource Software to Version 6.16.1

It looks like Garmin is on a four-month update schedule of its MapSource Windows-based mapping software.  MapSource is included with the purchase of a Garmin map on DVD or CD. Features include: Back up important trip data separately from your Garmin device. Plan routes from the convenience of your computer instead of on your device. [...]

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Garmin Updated MapSource Software to Version 6.15.11

It has been four months since Garmin has updated it MapSource Windows-based mapping software.  MapSource is included with the purchase of a Garmin map on DVD or CD. Features include: Back up important trip data separately from your Garmin device. Plan routes from the convenience of your computer instead of on your device. Create, view, [...]

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GPS TrackMaker Version 13.6.423 Now Available

GPS TrackMaker is an all-in-one mapping solution that is compatible with a wide range of GPS units. What is new in GPS Trackmaker v. 13.6: Address search in Google Maps window Small changes in routine of tracklog edition Fixed bug in WGS84 button in datum window New version of Brazilian Detailed Map Vehicle Tracking: Garmin [...]

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Garmin MapSource Software v6.15.6 Available

Garmin has posted an update to its MapSource mapping software, moving from 6.15.4 to 6.15.6.  Some of the changes are operating system related, including dropping support for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT and continuing to support for Windows Vista.  Other changes in this version include: Fixed an issue with the file save dialog [...]

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Environmental/Natural Resource Tools for ArcPad

This suite of tools, located on a single toolbar, allows environmental, agriculture and other natural resource field workers to make sampling grids, calculate statistics for field data attributes, select which layers should be editable and navigate to specific field locations using ArcPad. The tools download includes a read_me.txt file containing installation instructions and how each [...]

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ArcView 3.x Extension: AddXY

AddXY (v1.0) is an ArcView extension that should work with ArcView 3.0 and later.  It adds the X and Y values of points (shapefiles or coverages) to their attribute tables.  It adds the X and Y values of polygon centroids (shapefiles or coverages) to their attribute tables.  It will add the X and Y value [...]

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Installing ArcView GIS 3.3 on Vista

When installing ESRI’s ArcView GIS 3.3 on the 32-bit version of Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, the following dialog box instantly appears: It looks pretty bad.  Even the title says it’s a severe error!  You have to remember, this product was developed back in the Windows 95 days.  There is an easy workaround.  Open Windows Explorer [...]

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20-Foot South Central United States Topographic Data for Garmin GPS

John M. has created maps suitable for Garmin GPS units and posted them at GPSFileDepot.  The extent of the area includes all of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri.  Features include: Roads – Interstates, highways, arterial roads, residential roads, limited unpaved roads Railroads High resolution water data – lakes, rivers, streams, [...]

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Zapata County Soil Map Update

I just received an email from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) indicating that the soil survey data for Zapata County, Texas has been updated.  We do some environmental work in Zapata County, and the soils data is an important component in some of the GIS analyses there.  Zapata County is unique in that it [...]

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