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Jean-Michel

Post subject: ANy software for detailed map creation with GPS?

Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 2:39 pm

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Hello,

I want to do maps like this http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2007/gi ... 10_alt.gif

Already have the gps but I do not find yet a strong enough software in order to make maps like this one.

Anyone know?

What about the adobe tour tracker can we buy it?

Thanks

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gregclimbs

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 7:56 pm

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excel?

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behindthepack

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:48 pm

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My guess is that these graphs are done by a graphics pro using several programs. Some hints:

- You might take look at bikeXperience or one of the other training softwares which import data. There is also an app called HRMProfil which specializes in profiles like that, bt I thing it is German only.

- if you need more, use a graphics app (Freehand, Illustrator ... or whatever) to pimp your graph.

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MaaseyRacer

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 10:00 pm

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That was probably done in Illustrator. Fairly easy to do if you have the software, but making look good is always the kicker...

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gregclimbs

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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 10:16 pm

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MaaseyRacer wrote:

That was probably done in Illustrator. Fairly easy to do if you have the software, but making look good is always the kicker...

Yeah, illustrator or photoshop to make the chart look "pretty" but getting the 3d plot that is accurate probaby came from excel, mathematica, etc.

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zakeen

Post subject: Re: ANy software for detailed map creation with GPS?

Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 10:44 pm

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normal polar would work perfectly, just turn the other graphs off and copy paste it into photoshop.

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MaaseyRacer

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 6:10 am

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gregclimbs wrote:

MaaseyRacer wrote:

That was probably done in Illustrator. Fairly easy to do if you have the software, but making look good is always the kicker...

Yeah, illustrator or photoshop to make the chart look "pretty" but getting the 3d plot that is accurate probaby came from excel, mathematica, etc.

G

You can do it in Illustrator. You will have to tweak the graph after it has been made to give it that "3D Loock". I am not sure how Excel does with the asthetics of the graph, but I am sure it is nothing special. Mathematica is far too advanced for me.

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gregclimbs

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 6:52 am

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MaaseyRacer wrote:

I am not sure how Excel does with the asthetics of the graph, but I am sure it is nothing special. Mathematica is far too advanced for me.

i think excel works ok for something this simple...<see>

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Adam

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 7:29 am

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I also have a GPS, but am looking for good (and free) software to plot a route and follow it with my GPS.

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Jean-Michel

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 11:33 am

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Location: Québec

gregclimbs wrote:

MaaseyRacer wrote:

I am not sure how Excel does with the asthetics of the graph, but I am sure it is nothing special. Mathematica is far too advanced for me.

i think excel works ok for something this simple...<see>

g

How do you read the gpx data with Excel?

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behindthepack

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 11:53 am

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Jean-Michel wrote:

How do you read the gpx data with Excel?

You can't (at least it is not trivial). The aforementioned HRMProfil has a function to import GPS data.

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behindthepack

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 11:55 am

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Jean-Michel wrote:

How do you read the gpx data with Excel?

Also, take look at http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/profile !

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DocRay

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 6:37 pm

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Adam wrote:

I also have a GPS, but am looking for good (and free) software to plot a route and follow it with my GPS.

http://cc2.bradculberson.com/course_creator/cc2

http://www.mapitpronto.com/index.cfm?fu ... anner.home

http://www.marengo-ltd.com/map/

http://www.zonefivesoftware.com/SportTracks/

http://www.toporoute.com/routePlanner.html

toporoute does elevation profiles.

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