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Created by thewillow > 9 months ago, 12 Nov 2007
thewillow
WA, 36 posts
12 Nov 2007 10:55AM
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Is it possible to show google earth on real speed? If so anyone know how?

firiebob
WA, 3172 posts
12 Nov 2007 11:54AM
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To see my tracks, I save my data from RealSpeed as a GPX file, which is the default anyway. Start up Google Earth and then drag your GPX file into it off your desktop. Google will then spin around and zoom into where you sailed and show your tracks, nifty

thewillow
WA, 36 posts
12 Nov 2007 12:28PM
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Excellent, thanx Bob.

Crash Landing
NSW, 1173 posts
12 Nov 2007 7:25PM
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I can't believe that Googlemaps does that!!! I've been trying to drag them and fit them onto a BMP!!!

That's awesome, thanks for letting me know!!

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
12 Nov 2007 9:17PM
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I can drag a GPX file in, it appears in a folder under temporary places, but I cant see anything. The GPS option in the tools menu says I need the Google Plus Version, am I being a gumby and doin somethin wrong

mkseven
QLD, 2315 posts
12 Nov 2007 9:27PM
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... File->Open->(dropdown box)->GPS

frant
VIC, 1230 posts
12 Nov 2007 10:31PM
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firiebob said...

To see my tracks, I save my data from RealSpeed as a GPX file, which is the default anyway. Start up Google Earth and then drag your GPX file into it off your desktop. Google will then spin around and zoom into where you sailed and show your tracks, nifty


I guess its the same thing but I just open the GPX file from Google Earth menu. It then does the fancy spin around and zoom bit. Don't think you should need Google Earth Plus.

frant
VIC, 1230 posts
12 Nov 2007 10:39PM
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mkseven said...

... File->Open->(dropdown box)->GPS


If you dont >(dropdown box of file type)->GPS you wont be able to see your saved GPX files in whichever file/folder you have them stored

mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
12 Nov 2007 9:07PM
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Haggar said...

I can drag a GPX file in, it appears in a folder under temporary places, but I cant see anything. The GPS option in the tools menu says I need the Google Plus Version, am I being a gumby and doin somethin wrong


Haggar, just upgrade. Its free, or it was when I did it.
When you have it, tab "file/open" type of file GPX, find your GPX file you saved from real speed, in you C drive or where ever, and tab that file. loads straight up.

Post if it works
Mineral

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
12 Nov 2007 10:11PM
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Had to upgrade to the latest version, either last version did'nt do it or my install was stuffed. Now I can see exactly where I crashed Cool ThanX

jp747
1553 posts
12 Nov 2007 9:12PM
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i know this isn't too far off topic but since i use a foretrex201 i saw a vid on dave w.'s foretrex wherein he changed the time interval i think to 2secs. instead of the defaulted i think 3 or 30mins..so my question what does this do since i really don't upload and watch tracks and the speeds....cheers

BundyBear
NSW, 325 posts
13 Nov 2007 1:19AM
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Cool Trick
Didn't know you could do that
It is scary to see just how much the sandbars at safety bay have moved since the photo was taken

Bender
WA, 2235 posts
13 Nov 2007 12:32AM
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i see what all the fuss is about.

Here is the tracks from my best day 5 PB's and a 31.88knt NM on the 15.09.07
YYYYYYyeeeeeeehhhhhhhttp

://www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7064

firiebob
WA, 3172 posts
13 Nov 2007 12:45AM
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OK Bender, you started it, work this one out
www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7065

Goodnight from FNQ

Bender
WA, 2235 posts
13 Nov 2007 12:48AM
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Use the force Bob

choco
SA, 4175 posts
13 Nov 2007 9:01AM
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www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7069

elmo
WA, 8868 posts
13 Nov 2007 12:02PM
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before you save the image next time.

right hand mouse click on the GPX file which you have loaded up in google e

bring up properties,

in there somewhere there is the option for changing the width and colour of the track


can make the detail of the tracks a lot easier to see.

Wineman
NSW, 1412 posts
13 Nov 2007 3:27PM
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Crash,
Didn't you find it a bit rough going over the headland

Bender
WA, 2235 posts
13 Nov 2007 1:53PM
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elmo said...

before you save the image next time.

right hand mouse click on the GPX file which you have loaded up in google e

bring up properties,

in there somewhere there is the option for changing the width and colour of the track


can make the detail of the tracks a lot easier to see.

Thanks for that tip Elmo. I will post a better picture of my tracks tonight.




Crash Landing
NSW, 1173 posts
13 Nov 2007 4:01PM
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Wineman said...

Crash,
Didn't you find it a bit rough going over the headland


Ha Ha - it was my slowest run!! I seem to get that sort of thing quite often with my tracks - it's like I head upwind for a mile or two - but never go back downwind!!

sailquik
VIC, 6165 posts
13 Nov 2007 5:20PM
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Speedsailing at Sandy Point on an Easterly

Sorry. I think I set the quality a bit low!

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7078

mkseven
QLD, 2315 posts
13 Nov 2007 9:25PM
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There you all go- fastest spots to sail around Brisbane. Pity all of the banks have big kinks in them. No secrets now

firiebob
WA, 3172 posts
13 Nov 2007 8:35PM
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Thank's Elmo another handy hint

Thank's also mkseven & frant, didn't realize I could do it via the menu
This method allows SBN files to work, where the drag & drop method didn't.

Interesting tracks in the photo section guys, it gives me an idea where you all sail

Hey Bender, those tracks of mine were when I got my distance PB, one K less than your Pb

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
14 Nov 2007 12:38AM
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Thanks Mark, you answered some questions for me

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
14 Nov 2007 1:05AM
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Added a spot from Sunny Coast, we are workin on a library

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7088

thewillow
WA, 36 posts
14 Nov 2007 10:39AM
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With the help of a teenager



www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7089&text=willow

vando
QLD, 3418 posts
14 Nov 2007 9:10PM
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Ive just added a track from burrum heads.
now doesnt that place look awesome.]

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7103

Haggar
QLD, 1670 posts
14 Nov 2007 9:16PM
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vando said...

Ive just added a track from burrum heads.
now doesnt that place look awesome.]

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=7103


Two chanels gives lots of options for a broad angle

kato
VIC, 3507 posts
14 Nov 2007 10:28PM
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With the help of a teenager

When I get one of thoses I,ll post my 309km coloring book from the Pit

vando
QLD, 3418 posts
14 Nov 2007 9:41PM
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The track is of Sean Obrien sailing on the gps weekend back in April.
unfornunatly for him we had more wind down here.



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