Topic: Waypoints in XLS format

[Bud]

I have a list of waypoints in Excel format.  Does anyone know how to get them into the right format for Humminbird PC?   No program I have will read the excel XLS extension

[sonar2000]

BUD are you talking about the format for mercator meters.  I am not sure what the line is displaying  can you post a short example.  Chuck

[Humminbird_Greg]

Bud,
If these are in any of the three coordinate formats that we use in our units (DD.ddddd, DD MM SS, DD MM.mmm) than I can help you out.  With the original version of HumminbirdPC we could import and export waypoint data as a text file which could than be copied and paste into Excel.  The same can be done in reverse but usually takes a little bit to get it right.  I am willing to take this on if you are game.  Send the Excel file to my e-mail address.  It may take a few days but I’ll get it back to you as a *.gpx file that can be opened by the current version of HumminbirdPC.

[sonar2000]

Greg,  why not a .CSV  file.  the mercator meter output.   chuck

[Bud]

Greg I have sent you a file of the waypoints.   No Hurry take your time.    Bud

[Bud]

Chuck       These waypoints were sent to me in a Excel format.  I tryed to change then into CSV with no luck.

[sonar2000]

ok Bud.  when you select export,  one of the options is to save in a  .CSV file format.  the default is .KML with another option of .GPX.  I am so used to plugging in the .CSV That I never checked the other outputs for a format.  I will try that.  that may be what you have been sent to you.  Greg will work this out.  good luck and always ask the question.  a lot of good knowledge here.  chuck