[Qgis-user] QGOS maps fort Garmin GPS

[Phil (The Geek) Wyatt]

Depending on the size of the area involved and how 'custom' your maps are likely to be you may be better off looking at solutions from OSM. There are many sites that create files suitable for Garmin GPS

http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/

If the areas are small you could also create KMZ (Google Earth Files) and transfer them to your garmin device. These can be created in QGIS. Look at the plugin GarminCustomMap.

Cheers - Phil

-----Original Message-----
From: Qgis-user [mailto:qgis-user-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Stephen Wandling
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2017 11:03 AM
To: qgis-user at lists.osgeo.org
Subject: [Qgis-user] QGOS maps fort Garmin GPS

I am running QGIS 2.18.3 and am at a very early learning stage.  I wish to create simple maps, with 2 or 3 shape files for my Garmin GPSMaps 76CSx.  This map would consist of Trails and Streams shp files and maybe Contours.  It would also be accepted by Mapsource and Base Camp.

There were some tutorials that seemed like they were what I wanted, but they all failed in one regard or another: 1.) They were using an 'ancient' version of qgis.  2.) The maps they produced worked in just about every Garmin GPS except the one I own.  3.) They use a plug-in with a disclaimer that it will demolish my data.  There were other issues, but my memory fails me.

If someone out there is familiar with my situation (and possibly has the same GPS) and can either point me to a site I missed, or outline the steps for me, I would be grateful.

[If it is easier to do in ArcMap, I have access to the ESRI software also.]

Please keep in mind that while I have a general idea about GIS work and have been making some maps, for plotting, that satisfy my needs, I get very lost when I am subjected to acronyms and technical jargon.  If is not clear and straightforward, it will probably be wasted on me.

TIA,
Stephen

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