If you have a Garmin Edge 705 and Memory-Map then I’m sure you’re probably having a few issues getting your routes downloaded to your Garmin device. I believe this is fixed with the latest version of Memory-Map but here is a way to get round the problem if you don’t have the latest version or just don’t want to run the update.
Before you get started you’ll need a small utility (GPX2CRS) to convert a GPX file to a *.crs file. The generated *.crs file can then be imported into Garmins Training Center application and then finally exported to your Garmin Edge. You can download GPX2CRS for free here.
The GPX2CRS utility also has some extra features like speed simulation, speed adjustment, track reversing and automatic creation of course points. And it also allows you to add track points to avoid the ‘Off course’/'Course found’ problem.
OK, to get your route over from Memory-Map to your Garmin just follow the steps below,
- Firstly plan your route in Memory-Map then right click on the Route and select Save As…
- In the Save as type drop down select GPX eXchange files (*.gpx) (see below)
- Give your file a name and click Save
- Now start up the GPX2CRS utility
- In the Convert GPX to Course tab, click the … button next to GPX File: and select your previously saved GPX file (see below)
- Now click the Convert button and give a name and location for your *.crs file
- Now start Garmin Training Center (you can get this for free here)
- Click File, Menu item Import and select Courses… (see below)
- Select your *.crs file and click Open
- Connect your Garmin device and click File, Send to Device…
And that’s it, you should now have your course loaded onto your Garmin and be ready to hit the trails. It certainly works for me and I can convert my files pretty quickly now just following the simple steps above.
