GPX GPS Exchange Format File Format Description
GPS exchange files, .GPX files, are created from GPS devices.
File Structure
GPX files are XML format text files. The .GPX files can contain way points, routes, tracks, and various attribute information. GPX files use the World Geodetic System 1984 coordinate system.
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Way points describe an unrelated group of points. For instance, this can be a collection of place names. Each way point is imported and displayed as the default symbol.
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Routes are a series of connected way points. Typically a route is a plan on where to go. Routes are imported and displayed as polylines. One point routes are imported and displayed as the default symbol.
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Tracks are a series of connected way points. A track is where the device has actually been. Tracks are imported and displayed as polylines. One point tracks are imported and displayed as the default symbol.
Way point, route, and track names are imported for each object. These are listed as attributes for each object on the Info tab in the Properties window.
Loading a GPX
Use the Home | New Map | Base or Home | Add to Map | Layer | Base command to add the GPX information as a base map.
Import Options
No import options dialog is displayed.
Import Automation Options
No import automation options exist.
Export Options
No GPX-specific export options dialog is displayed. See Scaling and Spatial References.
Export Automation Options
No export automation options exist.