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.gpx vs .tcx Garmin?
Did a forum search, didn't really find anything.
My 520 will take both. Which is most useful? I can download maps, so there is a base map for the route on the unit. The .tcx is a bigger file. RWGPS says "avoid .gpx", but the page is 5 years old. Which do you use? What is the advantage of one over the other? |
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tcx holds more info, like heart rate, cadence, temperature and power.
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For just following a route? Does it matter? Do they work differently on the 520?
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In the 820, TCX files can include turn alerts and notes. GPX files just show you the path on the map but no direction prompts.
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Quote:
This. TCX works the turn by turn. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Primer here:
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You can open both types of files in a text editor such as Notepad. Try it: it will help you to visualize what's in the files. GPX is basically just geographic coordinates. TCX contains much more information.
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