Looking for GPX Files for Testing

[Netsurfer]

Hi,

I'm looking for some GPX files (exported from OCPN) to do some testing.
Espacially some track files.

It would be very nice if someone could upload some files, please.

Gunther

[PjotrC]

Gunther,

I looked at the real tracks I have and they are all very large (>.5 MB).

Since you want to test, I assume you have OCPN running. You can produce a track by switching the track feature on with, say trackpoints every mile or so, and move the ship by right-clicking and selecting Move Boat Here.

You will have a track, that is exportable and viewable.

Cheers,

Piotr

[Netsurfer]

Hi Piotr!

Originally Posted by PjotrC

You can produce a track by switching the track feature on with, say trackpoints every mile or so, and move the ship by right-clicking and selecting Move Boat Here.

You will have a track, that is exportable and viewable.

Thank you very much for the tip!

It works very well.
Must have been to easy in my thoughts so I didn't try this.

Gunther

[PjotrC]

Gunther,

If you want a real track, perhaps this will do. This is the trail of Tall Ships Races 2009 Baltic.
I collected it with MaxSea Logbook and converted to GPX.

Some points worth noting:

- accuracy of charts differ here and there....
- I think OCPN does not see track segments. A track is always contiguous, but not so in reality. If tracking is off for a watch or two (or a week), you get straight line across some islands...

It is worth putting some effort in tracks, I think.

Cheers,

Piotr