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Data imported from Garmin is incorrect
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Hi,
So far I have been recording hikes with my phone but recently switched to a Garmin watch which measures elevation too.
My issue is that when I am importing the .gpx file from the watch most date are off in Locus Map, compared to what I see in Garmin Connect. Distance, altitude, elevation gain are considerably off, but also heartrate as well (although only slightly).
I am wondering that Locus is recalculating everything based on map data? How can I avoid that?
Thanks,
Adam
The same problem 
Hello Ádám,
may you please share some exported track + screenshot of values you see in Garmin web page? Usually, best is to compare data against some third (or fourth) application, to get a better idea, whether the issue is on Locus Map or Garmin side (which is exactly what I will do with your track as the first step).
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Hello Ádám,
may you please share some exported track + screenshot of values you see in Garmin web page? Usually, best is to compare data against some third (or fourth) application, to get a better idea, whether the issue is on Locus Map or Garmin side (which is exactly what I will do with your track as the first step).
Menion
Probably connect reports automatic filtered values ? (See Mapsource)
The track has a few locations where was a pause, strolling around, that are contained into the total unfiltered distance.
Filter: A hard task for automatic filtering reports = The result is a lotery. (Such a track should be pre-cleaned manually)
(imo)
Many track records have a fairly low quality, and are just sufficient to have a rough indication.
Due to too low quality, so not worth breaking his mind about, because of some statistics.
UNFILTERED.
Gpx editor: 6255 points 17,2 km.
Mapsource: 6255 points 17,2 km.
Basecamp: 6255 points 17,2 km.
Gps Track Editor: 6255 points 17,15 km
FILTERED.
Mapsource:
auto filter (set 4 max) 1912 points 16,2 km
auto filter (set 3 med) 1346 points 15,8 km
auto filter (set 2 med) 791 points 15,1 km
auto filter (set 1 min) 616 points 14,7 km
Gps Track Editor:
Filter (local inconsistencies): 5253 points 15,69 km.
In attachment find a clean trackrecord, where the recorded distance is compared with the design distance.
However most (uncleaned) trackrecords are just not reliable enough to withstand such a compare test.
Probably connect reports automatic filtered values ? (See Mapsource)
The track has a few locations where was a pause, strolling around, that are contained into the total unfiltered distance.
Filter: A hard task for automatic filtering reports = The result is a lotery. (Such a track should be pre-cleaned manually)
(imo)
Many track records have a fairly low quality, and are just sufficient to have a rough indication.
Due to too low quality, so not worth breaking his mind about, because of some statistics.
UNFILTERED.
Gpx editor: 6255 points 17,2 km.
Mapsource: 6255 points 17,2 km.
Basecamp: 6255 points 17,2 km.
Gps Track Editor: 6255 points 17,15 km
FILTERED.
Mapsource:
auto filter (set 4 max) 1912 points 16,2 km
auto filter (set 3 med) 1346 points 15,8 km
auto filter (set 2 med) 791 points 15,1 km
auto filter (set 1 min) 616 points 14,7 km
Gps Track Editor:
Filter (local inconsistencies): 5253 points 15,69 km.
In attachment find a clean trackrecord, where the recorded distance is compared with the design distance.
However most (uncleaned) trackrecords are just not reliable enough to withstand such a compare test.
Thank you both.
I am fairly new to the world of GPS watches, but I am long time user of Locus as is, based on data from my mobile phone. So apologies for the dumb questions :)
Which is the correct distance then?
A have the Locus app which I really like and a Garmin Instinct, how can I leverage the best results then? Can I somehow record directly from the watch to the app? I tried to pair in the Locus settings but no joy.
Thanks,
Adam
Thank you both.
I am fairly new to the world of GPS watches, but I am long time user of Locus as is, based on data from my mobile phone. So apologies for the dumb questions :)
Which is the correct distance then?
A have the Locus app which I really like and a Garmin Instinct, how can I leverage the best results then? Can I somehow record directly from the watch to the app? I tried to pair in the Locus settings but no joy.
Thanks,
Adam
Just some feedback on the original post...looks like Garmin was automatically neglecting all the short stops for photo making, etc, because i was too slow, not recording the distance there as a result.. There was a setting in the watch for data recording, I changed it from "intelligent" to "second by second".
And now Garmin actually gives more distance (19.14 km) while if imported to Locus, it is only only 18.62 for a recent trip.
Out of curiosity, I also recorded with on Locus using my phone, getting 17.10 km.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4983583584
Weird :D
Cheers,
Adam
Just some feedback on the original post...looks like Garmin was automatically neglecting all the short stops for photo making, etc, because i was too slow, not recording the distance there as a result.. There was a setting in the watch for data recording, I changed it from "intelligent" to "second by second".
And now Garmin actually gives more distance (19.14 km) while if imported to Locus, it is only only 18.62 for a recent trip.
Out of curiosity, I also recorded with on Locus using my phone, getting 17.10 km.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4983583584
Weird :D
Cheers,
Adam
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