LoadMyTracks enables users to effortlessly download waypoints and tracks from a GPS device.
LoadMyTracks is a software utility designed for Macintosh that can download Tracks, Routes, and Waypoints from GPS receivers, such as Garmin, Magellan, and Timex. It can create GPX files (useful in software that understands GPS output) or KML files (useful with Google Earth and Google Maps) from these.
This software is perfect for those who enjoy logging their travels, planning and tracking exercise, participating in geocaching, helping create better maps of their country's roadways or anything that requires the use of GPX files. Utilities for manipulating GPX files can be found on the internet or on a Macintosh. A great place to start looking for these utilities is Google.
LoadMyTracks uses version 1.1 of the GPX schema as defined by Topografix and relies on the extension method built into that format to provide support for additional information beyond the standard. The software introduces the GPXDATA schema to support heart rate, cadence, and lap information which are available from some GPS devices like the Garmin ForeRunner and Edge series. The schema is still in the testing phase and open for review.
LoadMyTracks also supports Geocaching using LOC files or GPX files with the extensions from geocaching.com. While device support is currently limited, there should be recognition of Geocache symbols for Garmin devices and support for full geocaching behavior on Magellan devices that support geocaching.
The software has recent updates that make use of Sparkle by Andy Matuschak for automatic program updates and Growl for notification of events that may take time or occur asynchronously. Additionally, LoadMyTracks requires an Intel or PowerPC CPU, 512MB RAM, and a supported GPS device. While the RAM requirement could be less, it is not commonly tested.
Overall, LoadMyTracks is a reliable software utility suitable for anyone that wants to efficiently manage their GPS files. With its ability to work with multiple GPS receivers and support Geocaching, it might be a great addition to your software collection.
This software is perfect for those who enjoy logging their travels, planning and tracking exercise, participating in geocaching, helping create better maps of their country's roadways or anything that requires the use of GPX files. Utilities for manipulating GPX files can be found on the internet or on a Macintosh. A great place to start looking for these utilities is Google.
LoadMyTracks uses version 1.1 of the GPX schema as defined by Topografix and relies on the extension method built into that format to provide support for additional information beyond the standard. The software introduces the GPXDATA schema to support heart rate, cadence, and lap information which are available from some GPS devices like the Garmin ForeRunner and Edge series. The schema is still in the testing phase and open for review.
LoadMyTracks also supports Geocaching using LOC files or GPX files with the extensions from geocaching.com. While device support is currently limited, there should be recognition of Geocache symbols for Garmin devices and support for full geocaching behavior on Magellan devices that support geocaching.
The software has recent updates that make use of Sparkle by Andy Matuschak for automatic program updates and Growl for notification of events that may take time or occur asynchronously. Additionally, LoadMyTracks requires an Intel or PowerPC CPU, 512MB RAM, and a supported GPS device. While the RAM requirement could be less, it is not commonly tested.
Overall, LoadMyTracks is a reliable software utility suitable for anyone that wants to efficiently manage their GPS files. With its ability to work with multiple GPS receivers and support Geocaching, it might be a great addition to your software collection.
What's New
Version 1.3.1 Build 073: N/A