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Install GPS Dump

  • Extract and copy to Application folder
  • It is likely that you need to allow this program to run (see the [[en:installation:install_mac|Mac installation page], the procedure is the same)

Configure GPS Dump

  • Connect GPS device to the Mac
  • Run GPS Dump
  • In the file menu select “Misc” → “Set Com Ports”
  • Choose a serial port and confirm selection
  • Try to communicate with GPS device by pressing the button with the device name

If communication works correctly a windows with the track list will appear. If the track list doesn’t appear try to select another serial port in “Set Com Ports”

Download GPS Track

  • Pressing the button with the connected device name (Flymaster / Flytec / etc.)
  • If communication works correctly a windows with the track list will appear
  • Select a track and press OK
  • GPS Dump will download the track points from the device
  • A window with the track points will be shown
  • Select all the points (key combination CMD+A)
  • Save the points by using the file menu. You can choose between IGC, KML (Google Earth), GPX

Privilege IGC format, this is the standard for paragliding. In this case will be asked to enter pilot name and glider type.


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