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Mar 21
2009
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Convert Garmin GDB to GPX to import into Global MapperPosted by global_flyer in Global Mapper Tutorials   |
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Bob wrote me asking how to import a GDB file into Global Mapper. Because Global Mapper doesn't support reading GDB files directly, we need to get the file into a format that Global Mapper does support. Thanks to Garmin Mapsource which is delievered with most Garmin handheld GPS units we can save the GPB file into many different formats. One of the best formats to use is GPX which Global Mapper easily reads.
On the menu toolbar look for "File - Save As" and the change the dropdown file type to GPX. Be sure to delete the letters GDB from the saved file before selecting save.
You can then just drag and drop that GPX file into Global Mapper.
I made a quick video demo for you:
http://www.screencast.com/t/kxosgUvlb
