Transferring GPS Data from the Garmin GPSmap60 to ArcMap

NOTE: These instructions assume a certain degree of basic Windows operating system fluency (coping files, creating folders, opening multiple applications, etc). If you do not understand the instructions, please ask for help. These instructions are customized for local (Bellingham, WA) data and coordinate systems (State Plane WA, N). Modifications will need to be made for other areas. You will need a Garmin GPSmap60-PC connection cable (hooks into the back of the GPS unit and the PC), found on SAL PCs located on the east and west walls. OPTIONAL: See also J:\saldata\tut_GPS\Garmin_GPSmap60\Using_DNRGarmin.doc

1. Connect the Cable Connect the cable to the back of the computer and to the GPSmap60 (open rubber cover at top, right hand side of the back of the unit and plug in the 4-prong connector). Note: the cable ONLY FITS ONE WAY into the GPSmap60. DO NOT FORCE IT line up the small notch of the plug. 2. Turn GPSmap60 ON Press and hold Power button on the top of the unit (next to antenna). When prompted (if indoors), choose the Use with GPS off option 3a. COPY ArcMap files (dont open ArcMap yet) Copy ArcMap files to C:/temp for use with your GPS data: Open Windows Explorer & browse to the C:\GISdata folder (or the J:\saldata\tut_GPS\Garmin_GPSmap60 folder) Copy the entire GPSmap60_files folder from the C:\GISdata (or J:\saldata\tut_GPS\ ) folder to the C:\temp\ folder OR Go to http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/gis/gps, download GPSmap_60.zip and extract to C:\temp 3b. Open Pre-made ArcMap project file Browse to your C:\temp\GPSmap60_files folder Double click on GPSmap60_ArcGIS.mxd to open a pre-made ArcMap project (a simple map of the south WWU campus) 4. Check/Set GPSmap60 Interface and Test connection From the Main Menu screen of the GPSmap60, choose Setup From the Setup Menu screen, choose Interface Check to make sure that the Serial Data Format is set to Garmin (if not, change it so it is) In ArcMap, add the GPS Interface toolbar by clicking on the View menu, choosing Toolbars and checking the GPSi (not the GPS) toolbar option. From the GPSi toolbar (use the GPS Interface drop down arrow to access options), choose GPS Unit and click on Connection Properties This should return a dialog box showing an established connection between the GPSmap60 and ArcMap. Click OK.

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5. OPTIONAL: Check (and/or Set Your Geographic Transformation From the View menu, choose Data Frame Properties Click on the Coordinate System tab Click on the Transformations button In the Convert from box, click on GCS_North_Amerian_1927 The Into box should say GCS_North_American_1983 In the Using box, make sure it says: NAD_1927_To_NAD_1983_NADCON In the Convert from box, click on GCS_WGS_1984 The Into box should say GCS_North_American_1983 In the Using box, make sure it says either: NAD_1927_To_WGS_1984_1 (Contiguous USA) Or: NAD_1927_To_WGS_1984_5 (USA) Click Ok. Click Ok again.

(especially if you are not using the pre-made GPSmap60_ArcGIS.mxd project):

6. Download Waypoints (or Tracks) from the GPSmap60 From the GPS Interface toolbar, choose Waypoints (or Tracks) and click on Download In the Download dialog box choose the Waypoints (or Tracks) that you wish to download and click on Save. In the Save dialog box browse to your C:\temp\GPSmap60_files folder (or your desired storage location), enter a name for your new shapefile and click Save. (note: do not use spaces in the file name) When done, turn the GPSmap60 OFF and remove cable 7. View your data in ArcMap Your GPS data should be added automatically to the existing ArcMap project. NOTE: If your new shapefile does not show up in your Table of Contents (the list of data layers on the left side of the screen), choose Data Frame Properties from the View menu and then click OK to force an update. Improve the Symbology for your GPS data Double click on the name of your new waypoints (or tracks) shapefile in the Table of Contents to open the Layer Properties. Click on the Symbology tab. Click the Import button. Click the drop-down arrow next to the Layer box and choose POINT (or TRACK) Click Ok. Click Ok again. Explore your data using ArcMap You can turn your GPS data layers ON or OFF (so they are visible or not) by checking the box next to the name in the Table of Contents Use the Pan tool (an open hand icon) to move left/right

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Zoom in/out using the Zoom tools (the icon w/four arrows pointing in for Zoom In, icon w/four arrows pointing out for Zoom Out) After zooming in you can use the Measurement Tool (the icon that looks like a ruler) to determine how far (in feet) your GPS data varies from the photo Click on a waypoint or track using the Identify tool (the i in a circle) to get the name, elevation, etc. of a waypoint or track

OPTIONAL: Print your map From the File Menu, choose Print Click OK to print a Black & White map of your GPS data OPTIONAL: Create and save a .jpeg graphic of your map From the File Menu, choose Export Map In the List Files of Type box (lower left) scroll down and choose .jpeg Browse to your C:\temp\GPSmap60_files folder as the location to save your file. Enter a name in the File Name box Click OK to export your map to a .jpeg graphic (this graphic could be inserted into a PowerPoint slideshow, a Word document, a web page, etc.) 8. Save the Shapefiles & Map (to your U:/ drive or a zip disk) Save your .mxd (File / Save) and Close ArcMap (File / Close) Copy the entire GPSmap60_files folder (from C:\temp\) to your U:/ drive or to a zip disk to save your work (the GPSmap60_files folder should include your Shapefiles, the original .mxd, and your exported graphic if you made one). Be sure to turn GPSmap60 OFF and remove cable 9. OPTIONAL: Remove Files from the GPSmap60 Delete Waypoints: - Press the FIND button and select Waypoints - Press the MENU button - Use Rocker & ENTR to select Delete - Choose All Symbols or a desired Symbol category Note: if you wish to delete a single waypoint that uses the same symbol icon as other waypoints, you will need to first change its symbol to a unique icon. Otherwise, all symbols having the same icon will be deleted. Delete A Track: Delete All Tracks: From the Main Menu, select Tracks On the Tracks screen, select a specific track On the Saved Track screen, select Delete On the Tracks screen, press the MENU button

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- Use Rocker & ENTR to select Delete All Saved

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