Choices of both free and reasonably prices GPS Sofware
Gps software
If you own a navigational or a tracking gps system, you know that the one thing that may make it even better is by downloading additional software onto it. If you had the choice, you would surely pick a free software choice or at least a reasonably price one; wouldn't you?
Here are some choices you may find that will make that almost perfect gps system, as close to perfect as it can get:
GPES EXPLORER
This software program works with Garmin gps systems. It is a mapping system It has plug-in function ability It can identify a Garmin unit It has serial plug ins The program is written in java format
It can be downloaded at many sites including:
geocities.com/garminmaploader/
Gps3d
This is a small application It is a mapping application that will display textured maps It allows for 3-D viewing You can broadcast information via the internet and through a gps device
It can be downloaded at many sites including:
gps3d-1.20.tar
Tour Point Editor
Is used for making maps which can be used for touring These are professional looking maps They work for both dash mountable and portable systems The system is very easy to use
A free download of a trial of the software can be found at:
travelbygps.com/authoring.php
XAstir
This system is used for retrieving and plotting positions It supports many formats It is easy to use and customizable It supports 125 map formats It has access to a weather station It has the ability to distinguish seven languages
It is free to download under GPL license.
To learn more about downloading and its many functions visit:
xastir.org/
Viking
This free and open source program can help the user to manage their GPS data You can plot tracks with this You can import tracks with this software You can add new coordinates to your maps You can make completely new maps You can add waypoints Works with most computer programs
To learn more about this program and to download it, visit:
sourceforge.net/projects/viking/
Clew
This is a chart plotting program It easily connects to your computer via a USB port It can replay logs in real time
To learn more about this program and to download it, visit:
baum.com.au/~jiri/clew/clew.tgz
GPSylon
Can help to show the user maps downloaded from the expedia server Can help the user to track given position on maps It is a serial device It shows maps in many scales This is perfect in case you are missing one scale. User can download one single map or a series of maps at a given time
To learn more about this program and to download it, visit:
tegmento.org/gpsylon/
NavSys
This is a mapping application It is used for navigational purposes It is also a media application that will allow the user to play audio files in the automobile It allows the user to track history
It can be downloaded at many sites including:
nixbit.com/cat//utilities/navsys/#
EveryTrail
With this program a user can upload data to view on Google maps The user can also upload pictures for viewing on Google maps Find maps with tracks and coordinates View your trips in 3-D format Share your trips and maps with a community of users
To download your free software program visit and to join the community:
everytrail.com/
Geosetter
This is a free tool that works with windows It is used for displaying and changing geo photos Works well with Google Earth Can embed the exact location into the heading of the photo
To learn more about this free download and its applications, visit:
Yes, it is nice to get free anything, especially free software gps programs. But remember some of the better programs, may cost you a little.
As you can see, gps software can make a gps system more usable. It can provide the system means to communicate with other systems such as basic computers and even weather stations. It can give the user the ability to download more maps or to make the maps they are currently using more customizable.
Where can one purchase gps software (if the above ones do not meet your needs0? At any local electronic store, at any local or online store that sells gps systems and at many sites that cater to navigational needs or sporting needs.
Is your gps system missing something? Could that something be a new improved gps software program? Investigate your choices in free and reasonably priced gps software today and see if you can find something that will fill your needs.
