How to remove red arrows on GPX route import?

Thanks Michal! I don't see the option you suggest. I've tried a couple alterations to some of the export settings with no luck but really I'm shooting in the dark. I also reached out to Alltrails and await a reply. I'm pretty sure these red arrows are waypoints and why there are so many I've no clue.

Route download by alltrails is a gpx (rte) route. Locus map do expect gpx (trk) tracks.

Solution: Convert the (rte) route into a (trk) track. By Basecamp or other ANY other availabe program. (pc)

https://support.alltrails.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022875531-How-do-I-import-a-GPX-file-I-ve-downloaded-to-my-GPS-device-

Notice also this older Locus topic. (1 vote only !)

https://help.locusmap.eu/topic/importing-routes-without-arrows

A simple fast conversion from (rte) route into a (trk) track is not offered by Locus map.

Find a convert result by freeware gpx editor (pc) in attachment

Thanks a million. As much as I'd like a trouble free method to have a map on both my Android and watch I guess it's too much to ask at this point. It's relatively common to decide to change routes for multiple reasons and having a laptop around isn't an option.

Anyone know of a decent Android GPX editor? The ones on the play store look pretty dodgy. Thanks again!

Hi Daniel.

Ok...but maybe let's wait and see if Menion (Locus main developper) reads this topic.

I suppose a direct simple Locus conversion from route to track is sure possible.

But ooh well ...... someone has to ask ;-)

That would be incredibly cool for sure. Alltrails has tons of stuff for me here in the Pacific Northwest. I should check out some of the running sites/apps too...maybe Garmin or Strada. Maybe one of those will be trk rather than rte?

RWGPS ?

https://ridewithgps.com/find#search/0/search%5Boffset%5D=0&search%5Buser_id%5D=&search%5Bstart_distance%5D=250&search%5Bstart_location%5D=Mount+Adams+Wilderness&search%5Bkeywords%5D=&search%5Blength_min%5D=0&search%5Blength_max%5D=500&search%5Belevation_min%5D=0&search%5Belevation_max%5D=10000&search%5Bsort_by%5D=

That's cool but mainly for cycling. No summit routes.

Hi Daniel,

your screenshot - the option "track to route" - leave it unchecked and export to GPX. Then import the GPX back to Locus. I know, it's a bit laborious but it solves your problem. You can export multiple routes from Alltrails this way.

Michal

Example: Other import variants are possible.

But import method should keep the info waypoints !

@Michal. An example. (Variants)

Sure such results indeed in a track AND multiple waypoints !

A. The (trept) routepoints are converted into wpt's (DELETE of HIDE)

B. Informative waypoints. (KEEP)

Reimport.

A. Separate track and ALL points into Track folder and a Point folder. Import: Do NOT Set: Merge points with imported track !

B. Sort_filter ALL points. Delete or hide the unessary points > Keep informative waypoints.

Off desk, while in the field, a complicated method for a probably easy to solve comfortable route (rte) import.

Advantage: A Locus convert from route to track does not separate the merged "track_infowaypoints" into separated track+points folder.

Probably (maybe ?) more optimal direct transfer into a Garmin watch ? No idea...(Jan > Wearsoft ? )

Opinion Menion ? I did observe your comment ;-)

I personally do not like separating into tracks / routes. Nothing like this exists in Czech and we are really fine :).

Anyway direct (rte) route (by multiple rtept's) is the only available export method by some US/GB websites :-((

@Michel,

"your screenshot - the option "track to route" - leave it unchecked and export to GPX. Then import the GPX back to Locus."

This didn't work. Thanks though. Were you able to remove the red arrows from the gpx I uploaded by applying this method? If so, why won't it work for me?

Sorry Daniel. The (graphical) result sure looks ok, but the pdf was not an instruction.

Is adressed to @Michal (Locus team member), a showcase of complex not user friendly method. Also I do not like the separation of track and (info)waypoints into a track folder and a points folder.

I would prefer to *keep (route)or track and his waypoints pure intact (joined), optimal for an export into (new)gpx (track) for easy sharing. Possible by a simple clean convert "rte" into "trk" (thereby keeping the individual (info)wpt's) > = problem solved.

*Also because later rejoining track and his individual "selected" (info)waypoints for a gpx export is not available in Locus. (Old topic > idea request > but never introduced).

@ Daniel.

A. Please be patient ...the Locus team is flexibile and sure "sometimes" introduces wanted new features as fast as lightning.

B. Working with track and points (training) find some info in the nice Locus manual.

https://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:basics:poisimport > than explore points and tracks instructions > find in the manual > Filter, (un)select, sort, delete, visible (eye) etc..

Find pdf here. (Will be removed after 7 days)

https://we.tl/t-kCCsL1jUHq

Thanks for the PDF. I doubt I'll go to this length but ya never know. I do have a screamin Android (note 9) so it's doable...as mentioned, not user friendly...at least for this user.

Here's what Garmin said:

"We've seen this issue with Garmin Basecamp, as the program often reads each data point as a waypoint. I'm not familiar with Locus Map Pro, but I would imagine the steps to update would be similar. Do you have the option to change the route to a track? Here is an FAQ about how to do it within Garmin Basecamp, but this would be my general recommendation: How do I import a GPX file I've downloaded to my GPS device?

1) Open the Garmin Basecamp application

2) Click on the file that you would like to update

3) On the lower portion of the left column, the title will appear in the white bar with a settings wheel next to it

4) Below the bar, right click on the arrow (which will have a number next to it) and select 'Create Track from Route'. A new layer will be created marked with footprints, rather than an arrow.

5) Right click on the arrow again and select 'Delete' to remove the layer from your view

There is not currently a way to export GPX files on the app. My apologies for the inconvenience."

I'll reach out to them again and suggest more export options. Thanks.

@ Daniel. New Idea proposal > Please add your + vote here.

https://help.locusmap.eu/topic/import-menu-route-to-track

Voted as suggested, thanks

Hi Daniel.

Did you already have a test by the latest Locus Pro version ? Locus v 3.39.2.

"Alltrails" route display by Locus map should be ok now.