Using GPS device in Google Earth
It is possible to connect your machine and import track data into the program Google Earth. These features are easily available to Google Earth pro users and even Google Earth plus users. Nevertheless, they are unavailable in free version. At present, the program Google Earth supports many of the GPS devices manufactured by Magellan and Garmin. GPSV Babel site has names of devices, which are officially supported by Google Earth GPS import device. If you try other devices, they may not work appropriately. If you want to make use of a device that is presently not supported then you must try to import GPS data from device to your machine as a .loc or .gpx file and then open it in this program. Required connectors: You require either a USB or serial cable to connect GPS devices to your machine. Your device is sold in the market with one type of cable. When the GPS device does not have a cable, then you need to visit manufacturer's website to purchase the right one for the model.
Import GPS Data: If a .GPX file is included in your machine, you can easily import the file by dragging and dropping it into the program Google Earth. Importing data from GPS to the Google Earth application is very simple. When making use of a Windows computer and a Garmin USB device, users require installing install Garmin USB driver that comes along with GPS device. Users can even download the driver from Garmin website. Connect the GPS device to your machine running Google Earth. A USB cable or a serial cable whichever you want should be used, depending on which one came along with the device. Turn on your GPS device. Once you turn on the device and activate it, you do not have to wait until it is connected to the satellites.
About GPS Points: When you import your GPS data into the program Google Earth, it is categorized into three possible folders, which rely on the type of point. These folders are given here. Tracks: Tracks are the devices, which are repeatedly recorded by GPS device along the route. These points can be easily imported into Google Earth as paths. Waypoints: These are the points that are manually entered by Google Earth users and marked typically with a proper name such as “turnaround point” or home”. Routes: Route points are the points that are used by GPS device to create routing. You can use them when you are instructing a device to move to a recorded point from a different recorded point. Route points can also include numerous connected “go to” instructions. You are able to import these points into the program Google Earth as paths.
Select GPS from tools menu. The GPS window will appear. You need to choose the accurate type of manufacturer for your device. Under import, choose types of data that you aim to import. Under options, you have to choose your drawing preferences. An icon is displayed in 3-D viewer for every route/ track points that is recorded by the GPS device if you check the draw icons at track.
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