Where do I put TCX files on my Garmin?

Where do I put TCX files on my Garmin?

Where do I put TCX files on my Garmin?

Click TCX Course or FIT Course. If your computer prompts you to save the file to a specific location, place it somewhere memorable like the desktop. Open the Garmin folder located inside the Garmin drive. Click/drag the exported file from your desktop to the NewFiles folder.

Does Garmin use TCX files?

A TCX file is an XML formatted file used by various Garmin devices and applications (e.g. Garmin Connect) to store as well as transport GPS and fitness data between Garmin products.

How do I import a TCX file?

To load a GPX or TCX file, select Import TCX/GPX from the 3-dot menu at the top of the screen. This directs you to pick a file saved to your phone. You can pick files saved in your Downloads folder, Google Drive or other accessible folder locations on your device.

How do I import files into Garmin Connect?

Manually Upload Activities to Garmin Connect

  1. Connect your device to a computer using your charging/data cable.
  2. From a web browser go to connect.garmin.com and sign into your account.
  3. Select in the top right corner of the page.
  4. Select Import Data.
  5. Select Browse.
  6. Locate and select an activity file.
  7. Select Import Data.

How do I upload TCX files to Garmin 830?

Transferring Files to Your Device

  1. Connect the device to your computer.
  2. On your computer, open the file browser.
  3. Select a file.
  4. Select Edit > Copy.
  5. Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device.
  6. Browse to a folder.
  7. Select Edit > Paste.

What program opens TCX files?

To manually open a TCX file, rename the “. tcx” file extension to “. zip” then expand the archive with a Zip decompression program, such as Corel WinZip, Apple Archive Utility, or 7-Zip. To create a TCX file, simply reverse the aforementioned process.

How do I read a .FIT file?

Using it, you can easily view a FIT file. To do so, go to its File menu and click on the Import option to browse and open a FIT file from your computer. It will display FIT file data including tracks and waypoints on the map.

How do I view TCX files?

For example, you can upload a TCX file to Strava (Web) or Garmin Connect (Web) to view the workout data it contains. You can also open a TCX file in the desktop versions of Google Earth (cross-platform), though Google Earth will show you only the running or biking route a TCX file contains.

How do I download fit files to my Garmin?

Export the FIT file from Garmin Connect. Select the activity you want to export in Garmin Connect, and select the small wheel on the right. This will download the file (most likely into your download folder). If you exported as Original, you need to extract the FIT file from the archive.

How do I upload a Komoot route to my Garmin?

Setting up the connection

  1. Go to your komoot Profile () > Settings () > Connections > Garmin Connect.
  2. Enter your Garmin login details.
  3. Choose Activities if you want your Tours to be synched from Garmin to komoot and /or Courses if you want your planned komoot Tours to be synched to your Garmin.

Does Garmin use TCX or GPX?

TCX for Training Center XML is a data container written in XML. It was developed by Garmin in 2007. The main goal of this format is to extend the capabilities of the GPX format (for its GPS data storing abilities) by adding more data such as heart rate and cadence.