Import menu > Route to track.

I know routes by Garmin by few limited (minimal) (must pass) routepoints.

By Basecamp export > path details are found in the extension gpxx points.

It is not that Garmin specific gpx 1.1 route format we are talking about.

It is about a simple direct route(rte) method by multiple simple (no info) rtept points.

Similar to (trk)track but changed into rte_(multiple)rtept's + some informative (isolated) waypoints.

Such a method is not used in EU mainland but some (popular) US websites do ?

See the original direct route, the source is sure a (cleaned) recorded (trk)track.

Why the conversion into a direct (rte) route ? Sorry but I really do not know what it is good for.

Actual Locus import creates you a (wanted) path + multiple unessary (+ delay !) waypoints.

By a *complicated method (new user !) it is possible to delete the annoying waypoints.

* Must keep THE orginal attached informative waypoints !

See this tread please.

https://help.locusmap.eu/topic/how-to-remove-red-arrows-on-gpx-route-import

I tought the Locus helpdesk answer was not optimal.

The proposed method could do the job fast and simple. No ?

I know = solving a problem caused by this (I keep polite) strange (US) Alltrails system.

Hello Willy,

oki, but I do not get a direct answer on my question from your answer. I also agree that the import route created from 1000 <rtept> point, which results in route in Locus Map with 1000 waypoints, is stupid ... but correct.

So, what I proposed in my previous post is simple: for <rte> routes, in the case when <rtept> will be really simple trackpoint with only location and elevation, Locus Map uses this <rtept> as simple TrackPoint and not a waypoint. The result will be exactly what you want.

And my only question is: if anyone has any usage for <rte> imported with the current system where every <rtept> is ALWAYS a waypoint.

I'll publish this modification into next Beta version, so everyone may try it on own tracks, but I believe it may work correctly.

Aha, okido I do understand now. Your Q: No sir, no usage

Very curious about the no extra menu solution ;-)

Curious = what the attached file import will do ? (No worry !)

Hmm result probably exactly what you expect :)

All rtept without any extra (no type, no sym, no name, ...) are converted to trkpt and rest is used as waypoints. Hmm?

Hmm ? Nice !

Quote:

What about an automatic system that will convert all really basic (only coordinates + elevation) <rtept> points directly into trackpoints

Basic = coordinates + elevation AND timestamp ?

(Allows reimport of gpx rte exported Locus tracks by accident)

"Direct route" import display by V3.38.7.1 Beta is perfect.

Warning ! It seems display of "Garmin" route is changed ! (Bee lines between rtept)

Compare attached file display in V3.38.7 Pro <-> V3.38.7.1 Beta.

Hello Willy, ah damn, thanks! Found & fixed.

Because there is no other feedback on this topic, I'm marking it as completed.

So since next version 3.39, import of rte-based routes over GPX file will be improved and the plain rte-route point will be used as basic <trk> and not as main via-points.