1. 1 GPS data into ARCGIS Brute force DNR Software

2. 2 Brute force IF data in text file –Load into Excel –Make field labels (x,y in particular) –Save as DB4 file Else –In arc map Tools>Add x,y data –In Catalog make new poly or line shape –Add to ArcMap Then

3. 3 Then… Start editing Set snapping up between point layer and poly or line shape file Adjust snapping distance Draw you sketch or sketches BINGO

4. 4 DNR Garmin software Created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

5. 5 In more detail Download waypoints, tracks, & routes Upload same Real time tracking (GPS connected to computer) Waypoint  point Track  point, line, poly Line, poly  track Calculate shape attributes (area, perimeter, length) Image hotlinking Project

6. 6 Program wise The DNR Garmin Extension is actually two separate programs – ArcView extension DNRGarmin.AVX is used as a launching pad for the program and is also used to convert the information received into shapefiles or graphics. –a VB Program. The VB Program, called DNRGARMIN.EXE is the part that communicates with the GPS receiver. The extension,

7. 7 Install Get from –ESRI scripts site –Search for “DNR Garmin” –Download Just follow instructions