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Need some help with downloading the DOC Layers for Boundries, Huts, Campsites etc to both my
Garmin Rino GPS
And
Google Earth loaded onto my iPad
I have previously loaded these kmz files onto Google Earth on my lap top and want to replicate this on my other devices.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Pete
No idea, I just print out the maps off the doc site and figure that should cover my arse if I'm in the wrong place....
Do you already have the KMZ file or do you need to obtain it? It's been a while but I think you have to convert KMZ to GPX for the gps and just load the KMZ file onto google earth on the ipad.
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DOC Huts GPX file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2...TZvdHYxdjhLRjA Place in the \Garmin\GPX folder on your GPS's built in memory or same location on the SD card
DOC Campsites GPX file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2...0VNWmpiTHBtSTQ Place in the \Garmin\GPX folder on your GPS's built in memory or same location on the SD card
All DOC Areas Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2...zZVY3FKYkFWRXc 18MB. Place in the \Garmin folder on your GPS's built in memory or same location on the SD card
DOC Open Hunting Permit Areas Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2...Uo1THhIYXEyS28 7MB. Place in the \Garmin folder on your GPS's built in memory or same location on the SD card
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Awesome. I'm going to try this too. I'll owe u a beer too if successful lol
@stretch awesome might just have to try it myself
Thanks mate that is awesome!!
man I just got the paper map from doc.....cut out the shape of the area and fitted it onto a std topo map as they are the same scale...then drew around the outside once Id lined up a few features...piece of piss to do.... now you could do same thing and draw a track with google earh without too much hassle. I managed it by doing photo with phone of doc map off thier site then went to google earth and placed track around where it looked to be...not 100% exact but then boundaries that follow creeks/ridges never are and a straight line is just that.
No worries, Stretch. And I'm just up the road and round the corner from you.Quote:
Originally Posted by stretch
Thanks guys for your help, especially @stretch
The upload of these kmz files to my GPS seems. Pretty straight forward
Loading them into Google Earth on my iPad is proving to be more difficult.
@MassiveAttack
I've sent you the required information ....... You may now begin work on my problem ........... No pressure but I am expecting a workable result by the morning.
Deadlines pretty much suck but I'm sure you'll understand the urgency. ;)
Cheers
Pete
Place the kmz files in your Google Drive (I assume you have a Google account), and access your Google drive from within Google Earth. Works fine for the huts and campsites. The hunting areas map chokes because it is too big for Google Earth to draw. At least, that's the problem on my Android tablet.Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
I have created a smaller version that show the hunting areas for your neck of the woods, and it works fine, proving it is a memory problem with Google Earth.
Kaweka/Kaimais Hunting Areas: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2M...w?usp=drivesdk
Pale pink areas.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2017...fdd548efc7.jpg
This KML file looks nicer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2M...w?usp=drivesdk
No idea why Tongariro N.P. is a darker colour.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2017...60ff3d74ef.jpg
Thats appreciated. I estimate this work to take 13 story points. Have you tried loading the kml onto google earth on the computer (while logged into your google account). I would think the great google in the sky would remember your kml and then show it to you on the ipad.Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
Of course I haven't tried this, it's a semi educated guess that just cost you 8 story points. 5 left so spend them wisely.
If that fails turn the ipad, computer and the internet off and back on again.
@stretchQuote:
Originally Posted by stretch
Awesome mate :thumbsup:
This worked perfectly.
I now have all these files operating on my Garmin Rino GPS.
Can't wait to show my way point to the "Know All Bastard" who insisted we were outside the DOC Boundries :)
Seems he's 300m out.
Now just have to figure out the same on Google Earth on the iPad .
Cheers
Pete
@stretch
Have another issue which I'm hoping you may be able to help with.
I cant download the DOC boundaries from
https://koordinates.com/search/?q=doc+boundaries
As the file size is bigger than the 40mb limit allowed.
On my laptop I downloaded the DOC boundaries in four different KMZ files for google earth
They are
Top of the North Island DOC Boundaries
Bottom of the North Island DOC Boundaries
Top of the South Island DOC Boundaries
Bottom of the South Island DOCX Boundaries
I'm sure I got links for each of these KMZ from a thread on this site but cant seem to find the thread.
Any Ideas where to look?
Cheers
Pete
Screw koordinates' download limit. You can get the data straight from DOC's servers.
ftp://public:public@ftp.doc.govt.nz/Public/GIS/
@stretch
Bloody Awesome.
Have downloaded the KMZ I wanted and saved to my one drive.
Now I have to get them onto Google Earth running on my IPad.
Cheers
Pete
The boundary file(s) are too big to run in the google earth app on the tablet, which is why I created the smaller file last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
PM me if you like if you need something specific.
Ok, got that, really appreciate your help and patience @stretchQuote:
Originally Posted by stretch
I have managed to get the kmz files I'm interested in into my Dropbox which is available on my iPad
Apart from the large boundaries file
How would I load a much smaller kmz like DOC Marine Reserves onto the Google Earth app on my iPad?
Cheers
Pete
And how do I change the DOC Marine Reserve KMZ to a GPX file to load onto my Garmin Rino
Cheers
Pete
Not sure what the interface is like in Google Earth on an iPad, as I have an Android tablet, but this is what I do:
1. Download the kmz file from ftp://ftp.doc.govt.nz/Public/GIS/KMZ..._GIS_Software/ (if prompted for a user name / password, it is public/public)
2. Upload same file to my Google Drive account. This is where I am sharing the GPX and Garmin map files from, in my first post in this thread. It must be Google Drive and not One Drive or Dropbox or any other "cloud storage".
3. Open Google Earth on your tablet. Remember, these screenshots are on an Android tablet, so your interface may be different:
3a. Select Google Drive:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2017...c3860fb63b.jpg
3b. Select the file you want to view. Must be .kmz or .kml file extension. Use the three dots I the top right corner to sort by latest files if you can't find your newly uploaded file for some reason. Click on the file name, then choose 'Select'.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2017...a37081bc55.jpg
3c. File will load if it's not too big. It will spit an error at you if it fails.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2017...26b3dee67e.jpg
3d. Done. Kapiti Island Marine Reserve.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2017...5a99029b5a.jpg
I use complicated software to do that, but there are a variety of methods. For small jobs, http://www.gpsvisualizer.com usually works, and is quite versatile.Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
1. Go to http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/convert...ert_format=gpx
2. Upload your marine reserves kmz file downloaded from the DOC FTP site.
3. Hit 'Convert'.
4. Save the resulting .gpx file and transfer it to your GPS. The outlines of the areas in the kmz file will become tracks on your GPS.
@stretch
Once again bloody awesome :thumbsup:
I easily loaded the Doc Huts, Tracks, Campsites and Marine Reserves.
Just downloaded the kmz file using my iPad and the link you provided then selected Open in Google Earth.
Tried this with the hunting areas kmz and got the message Google Earth is running low on memory.
Closed Google Earth and reopened but non of the kmz have remained.
Will try again without downloading the open hunting area kmz
Cheers
Pete
The full hunting areas one is too big at 28MB or so. This one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2M...w?usp=drivesdk is the smaller version I made last night - the red areas in the screenshot a few posts back. What area do you need covered?Quote:
Originally Posted by P38
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@stretchQuote:
Originally Posted by stretch
Once again thanks for your help.
Unfortunately it seems these bloody apple products have beaten me.
I am able to open the kmz files from the DOC servers and view them with the Google earth app however I can't figure out how retain them within the Google earth app for repeated viewings.
And as discovered I cannot load the doc boundries kmz to the iPad app, however they are working perfectly on my laptop and my Garmin Rino GPS.
Guess I need a teenage Apple geek to help me figure this one out.
Cheers
Pete
@Stetch, bloody good of you to help out with this stuff, I have downloaded these to my comp and will be adding them to my Garmin soon. Good Bugger.
@stretch you bloody legend
Same a @stretch I use gpsvis all the time for converting odd files to KML works wonders for a free site.
I had a wee go at this a couple of days ago (no charge P38). When you load a gpx into google earth desktop it converts it to a kmz and you can save it to My Places. For some crazy reason Google remove the ability to access My Places from Google Earth on Android and iOS so the only way to do it is to share it via google drive or one drive as the posts above say. Also google earth Android won't convert gpx to kmz so they have to be in the right format. img is a unique Garman format so that doesn't work either.
This thread should be a sticky and, @stretch should never go dry should he ever travel out of Clarks Beach. :thumbsup:
My mates son has a masters degree in computing so I went the easy route and invited him and his girl over for dinner tomorrow night.
I'm sure he will sort it out before his juicy steak comes off the BBQ. ;)
Cheers
Pete