Importing GPS data files

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You can import data captured with a GPS device by converting the data to a file in GPS Exchange Format. This file has the extension .gpx. In the Import File dialog choose GPX and browse for your file:

Once you've selected the file to display you'll see the Import GPS Data File dialog which will let you specifiy which data type(s) to import:

	Waypoints These are points that the GPS user recorded manually, often specifying a name, to mark important locations on the map.
	Tracks These are points the GPS device recorded automatically at a periodic interval. Tracks are rendered as linear features.
	Routes These are points the GPS device used to navigate to a specified location. Routes are rendered as linear features.

Clicking Import adds the data types you've selected to the map

You can change the symbols assigned to the various data types you've chosen to display by right-clicking a waypoint, track, or route in the Contents window and in the context menu that appears, choose Properties. In the dialog presented, choose Symbol.