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Side Imaging Forums => Helix Series Units => Topic started by: gametimehoop on June 09, 2021, 11:59:12 AM
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HELIX 5 SONAR GPS - Software version 7.730
Unit works great when converting .kml > .gpx > MyhumminbirdPC for uploading waypoints.
However, when trying this for Tracks, the unit freezes up every time.
I have tried:
Restoring factory defaults, clearing all waypoint and track data, uploading only 1 single (5 point) track. Unit Freezes
Saving track as a .kml then converting to .ht via gpsbabel, then uploading through MyhumminbirdPC. MyhumminbirdPC forces the .ht file to be converted to .gpx then put it on my card. Unit Freezes
I have worked with Humminbird technical support for days, and we cannot solve the issue.
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What program are you creating the kml track ... ??
Rickie
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After clearing the unit, did you try formatting Nav Directory before loading the new data?
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I am creating .kml files in Google Earth Pro (Desktop application). Waypoints work fine, just not tracks.
And, no I didn't think i saw the "Format Nav Directories" in the Setup or Navigation tabs. My unit is a Gen1 Helix 5. But, I will look for this again.
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Reformat Nav Directory should be under Setup Menu. May need to set User Mode (Setup Menu) to Advanced or Custom. The reason I mentioned it was when you erased or delete Nav Data it doesn't correct glitches in the format. Since you have deleted everything, now would be a good time to do it before loading any new data.
Are you using GPSBabel to convert the *.KML file to a *.GDB format (Garmin) before importing to HB PC? Then when you save it to the SD card, it should be in a Matrix folder as a xxx.HT file for a track.
The attached image shows a couple of tracks created for a tire reef at one of our local lakes and using that same process.