not really that far off topic. That exact reason is why I started looking for other mapping solutions. Personally, the best I have found is Topofusion... but it does not run on linux which I use.pablo wrote:Slightly off topic but I just ran into the problem of NG TOPO! not exporting tracks in GPX .....
GPSBabel saves the day when it comes to file conversions... especially all those old NG TOPO! files into GPX.
There are a handful of mapping browser utilities out there now like GPSVisualizer. I have that one bookmarked and use occasionally, but find it not user friendly for my simple needs.... at the very least I want to view my track on a decent topo map but never get the one I want.
Adding Hillmap.com to the browser mapping utility list. super simple and editable routes can be shared via email. Created routes can be downloaded as a track in a GPX file for use in a GPS device.... note you have a DL option as either a route or track file, the latter showing up on your device as a continuous line... easier to follow on a GPS screen (YMMV). I find this one of the most useful utilities for route planning, especially ski touring or anything off trail.