The GPS tools plugin

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Quantum GIS includes the “GPS tools” [[plugins|plugin]] connecting Quantum GIS with [[Global
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Quantum GIS includes the “GPS tools” [[plugins|plugin]] connecting Quantum GIS with [[Global Positioning System (GPS)]] receivers for example the [[Garmin]] devices. This feature offers
Positioning System (GPS)]] receivers for example the [[Garmin]] devices. This feature offers
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you the possibility to download or upload waypoints, routes and tracks. Please enable
 
you the possibility to download or upload waypoints, routes and tracks. Please enable
 
the [[GPS tools plugin]] using {{mitem|text=Plugins → Plugin Manager}}.
 
the [[GPS tools plugin]] using {{mitem|text=Plugins → Plugin Manager}}.
 
                                            
 
                                            
Before  starting it is important to enable {{button|text=On the fly  projection}} under {{mitem|text=Settings → Project → Properties}} and  set the projection to the [[coordinate system]] Gauss-Krüger. Your GPS data
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Before  starting it is important to enable {{button|text=On the fly  projection}} under {{mitem|text=Settings → Project → Properties}} and  set the projection to the [[coordinate system]] Gauss-Krüger. Your [[GPS]] data
 
will automatically be reprojected from latitude, longitude, WGS84 to Gauss-Krüger.
 
will automatically be reprojected from latitude, longitude, WGS84 to Gauss-Krüger.
  

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Quantum GIS includes the “GPS tools” plugin connecting Quantum GIS with Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers for example the Garmin devices. This feature offers you the possibility to download or upload waypoints, routes and tracks. Please enable the GPS tools plugin using Plugins → Plugin Manager.

Before starting it is important to enable On the fly projection under Settings → Project → Properties and set the projection to the coordinate system Gauss-Krüger. Your GPS data will automatically be reprojected from latitude, longitude, WGS84 to Gauss-Krüger.

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