GPS data into ARCGIS
Brute force
DNR Software
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Brute force
• IF data in text file
– Load into Excel
– Make field labels (x,y in particular)
– Save as DB4 file
• Else
– In arc map Tools>Add x,y data
– In Catalog make new poly or line shape
– Add to ArcMap
• Then
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Then…
• Start editing
• Set snapping up between point layer
and poly or line shape file
• Adjust snapping distance
• Draw you sketch or sketches
• BINGO
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DNR Garmin software
• Created by the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources
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In more detail
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Download waypoints, tracks, & routes
Upload same
Real time tracking (GPS connected to computer)
Waypoint  point
Track  point, line, poly
Line, poly  track
Calculate shape attributes (area, perimeter,
length)
• Image hotlinking
• Project
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Program wise
• The DNR Garmin Extension is actually two
separate programs
– ArcView extension
• DNRGarmin.AVX is used as a launching pad for
the program and is also used to convert the
information received into shapefiles or graphics.
– a VB Program.
• The VB Program, called DNRGARMIN.EXE is the
part that communicates with the GPS receiver. The
extension,
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Install
• Get from
– ESRI scripts site
– Search for “DNR Garmin”
– Download
• Just follow instructions
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