DNR Garmin Application

 

 A new version of DNRGarmin (DNRGPS) is available. Use new version with ArcMap 10.x.

Go to DNRGPS page

 

Current DNRGarmin Version:
  ArcView Extension: 5.4.0
  VB Program: 5.4.1
  ArcGIS Toolbar: 5.4.0
  Build Date: 9/22/2008
  Posted Date: 9/23/2008

Works With:
  Arcview 3.x
  Arcmap 9.x
  Google Earth
  Landview
  ArcExplorer 2.0 (non-java version)

 

NOTE:  DNRGarmin is not entirely compatible with ArcGIS 10.0. The toolbar appears in ArcMap10.0 and it will launch the DNRGarmin application, but DNRGarmin does not recognize ArcMap is open. Download the new DNRGPS to resolve this issue.

The workaround, if you use DNRGarmin with ArcMap 10, is:

  • File->Save To->File and File->Load From->File.  Users can save to a shapefile and add it manually to ArcGIS 10.Users can also reverse the steps above to load shapefiles created/modified in ArcGIS 10 into a GPS.

 

 

Purpose of this Application

DNRGarmin was built to transfer data between Garmin GPS handheld receivers and various GIS software packages. 

The application has a real-time tracking mode that allows users to follow their progress on the ground within an ArcView View Document, ArcMap Data Frame, or Landview Map. This real-time track log can be saved as either points or lines as a set of graphics or in a shapefile.

 

Functionality Highlights

DNRGarmin contains (but is not limited to) the following functionality:

Download Waypoints/Tracks/RoutesDownload waypoints, tracks, and routes from Garmin GPS and save as ArcView Shapefiles or Graphics
Upload Waypoints/Tracks/RoutesUpload waypoints, tracks, and routes to Garmin GPS
Real-Time TrackingCollect real-time locational information and store as graphics or shapefile
Waypoint to PointConverts Waypoints downloaded from the GPS unit into a point shapefile or graphics
Track to Point/Line/PolygonConverts a Garmin Track log to an ArcView graphic or shapefile
Point to WaypointConvert Point shapes or graphics to a GPS Waypoint
Line/Polygon to TrackConverts a line or polygon to a Garmin Track
Point to Line/PolygonConverts Point themes to Lines or Polygons
Add Documentation to FeaturesAdds basic documentation to ArcView themes including Name, GPS Model, Date, Agency, etc. - Arcview 3.x only
Calculate Shape AttributesCalculates Area, Perimeter, Length attributes for features. Arcview 3.x / 9.x
Calculate CEPDetermine Circular Error Probability rings for Error estimation. Arcview 3.x / 9.x
Image HyperlinkingCreate hyperlinks between images and GPS data.
USB ConnectivitySpeed up your downloads by a factor of about 10 with USB connectivity option!
Projection EngineBuilt in Projection Functionality using Proj.4 Cartographic Projections Library  by Gerald Evenden

Note: Full documentation for DNRGarmin can be accessed from the Help menu in the application.

Download Program

  • DNRGarmin 5.4.1 (11.5 MB)
    • Last modified 9/22/08
    • Compatible with NT/2000/XP/7
    • Compatible with most Garmin models including Nuvi units
    • Compatible with ArcGIS 9.x, Arcview 3.x, ArcExplorer 2.0 (non-Java), Landview 4.x, Google Earth
    •  Not compatible with ArcGIS 10. The toolbar will appear in ArcMap10 DNRGarmin will launch, but DNRGarmin will not recognize ArcMap is open. Use the new DNRGPS instead.

View the DNR No-Cost Software Distribution License Agreement


 

Mailing Lists:

The mailing lists which used to support DNRGarmin are no longer active.

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DNR Garmin WIKI

 The DNR Garmin Wiki is no longer monitored. Read the archived Wiki here.


 

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