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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
 

I completed a project recently using Global Mapper and thought that you might appreciate seeing how it was done. The project was creating a map comparing the ranges of two different aircraft. With any other program, this might have taken me a while. Not with Global Mapper! I completed this project in under 10 minutes! You can see the tutorial here:

Tutorial 12 - Creating Range Rings and Importing Title Blocks

Another tutorial added.  This one discusses how to Georectify imagery using Global Mapper.  I also discuss how to import a PDF (indirectly) into Global Mapper.

Love to hear your thoughts and comments.

 Tutorial 8 - Georectifying Imagery 101

One of the newest and neatest features of Global Mapper added to version 9.01 is the ability to export to a Google Maps.

This is an awesome presentation tools when showing off your data. Especially if you client or customer is limited on GIS tools.

You can easily export your data as a Google Maps HTM file and upload the HTM and created folders to your web server. Point your browser towards the file and...WOW! You'll have a customer for life!

You can see the newly created tutorial here:

Tutorial 11 - Exporting To Google Maps

If you have any questions, be sure to direct them to the forum! Thanks.