1. Waypoint Overview
   
   
   • Essentially, a waypoint is a recorded set of static coordinates referencing a specific landmark or other location.
   • Waypoints marked using a GPSr are a static record of the devices location, not the position of the Earths surface.
   • Additional information may also be assigned, including, but not limited to: Name, Symbol, Notes, Elevation/Depth, Photos, etc.
     
     
2. Garmin Definition
   
   
   • A waypoint is a saved location at specific GPS coordinates.
   • Waypoints are saved in *.gpx file format which can be used for reviewing waypoint data in platforms that read *.gpx files.
     
     
3. Application
   
   
   • Waypoints are used for marking and saving coordinate locations.
   • Saved waypoints are fixed locations that can be reviewed and navigated to in the future.
   • Waypoints can be useful for marking your starting location if you are not using tracking.
   • Waypoints can then be selected to help you navigate your way back to your start location.

2. Creating a waypoint

1. Garmin pushbutton GPSr:


1. Press the (Mark) button or open the 'Mark Waypoint' page.
1. Video: Waypoints on the eTrex x0, x0x, x2x
2. Example: Creating a waypoint on an eTrex SE
3. Example: Creating a waypoint on a GPSMAP 66
   
   
2. Garmin touchscreen GPSr:


1. Open the 'Mark Waypoint' page or application.
1. Video: Creating a waypoint on an Oregon x00 or x50
2. Video: Creating a waypoint on an Oregon 6x0
3. Example: Creating a waypoint on an Oregon 6x0
4. Example: Creating a waypoint on a Montana 7x0
   
   
3. Garmin BaseCamp:


1. Example: Marking a waypoint in Garmin BaseCamp

3. Editing a waypoint

1. Garmin pushbutton GPSr:
    
   1. Example: Editing a waypoint on an eTrex SE
   2. Example: Editing a waypoint on a GPSMAP 66
       
2. Garmin touchscreen GPSr:
   
   
   1. Example: Editing a waypoint on the Oregon 6x0
   2. Example: Editing a waypoint on a Montana 7x0
       
3. Garmin BaseCamp:
   
   
   1. Example: Editing waypoints in Garmin BaseCamp

4. Deleting a waypoint

1. Garmin GPSr:
    
   1. Open the 'Waypoint Manager' page on the GPSr.
   2. Select the desired Waypoint.
   3. Open the Option Menu.
   4. Select 'Delete'.
    
2. Garmin BaseCamp:
    
   1. Example: Deleting waypoints in Garmin BaseCamp

5. Navigating to a waypoint

1. See Navigation - Navigating to a waypoint

 

 

6. Transferring waypoints to/from a Garmin GPSr

1. Transfer waypoints manually


1. Connect your GPSr via USB and copy the desired *.gpx files to/from the device.
1. Waypoints created on the device are saved in the [GPSr]\Garmin\GPX\ directory.
2. The user may also choose to save waypoints in the [microSD]\Garmin\GPX\ directory.
3. Tip: Remember, when moving or deleting waypoints, each *.gpx file can contain multiple waypoints and/or other information.
    
2. Transfer waypoints using BaseCamp


1. Connect your GPSr via USB and open BasCamp application.
1. Import waypoint from GPSr using BaseCamp
2. Export waypoint to GPSr using BaseCamp
    
3. Transfer waypoints using the 'Share Wirelessly' feature


1. See Wireless - Share Wirelessly

 

 

7. Averaging a waypoint

1. Trail Tech Waypoint Averaging Press Release
2. Tip: Use a Satellite Visibility Prediction Service to determine the best time to average a waypoint for a specific location and date.
• Trimble GNSS Planning
• STARFIRE (John Deere)
3. Garmin pushbutton GPSr example: Waypoint Averaging using a GPSMAP 66
4. Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Waypoint Averaging using an Oregon 7x0
5. Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Waypoint Averaging using a Montana 7x0

 

 

8. Custom waypoint symbols

1. Read the Garmin Custom Waypoint Symbols press release
2. See the Custom Waypoint Symbols tutorial for detailed information
3. View GPSrChive Custom Symbols available for download

 

 

9. Create waypoint Proximity Alert

1. Open 'Waypoint Manager' page
2. Choose desired waypoint
3. Open 'Waypoint Menu'
4. Select 'Set Proximity'
5. Enter desired Proximity Alert radius
   • Garmin pushbutton GPSr example: Create waypoint Proximity Alert using a GPSMAP 66
   • Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Create waypoint Proximity Alert using an Oregon 6x0
   • Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Create waypoint Proximity Alert using a Montana 7x0

 

 

10. Convert waypoints to POI, route or track

1. Convert one or more waypoints into POI
   
   
   • See Create Custom POI
     
     
2. Convert waypoints into a route or track
   
   
   • See JaVaWa RTW Tool
     

 

 

11. Waypoint vs POI

1. While Waypoints and POIs may appear similar on the surface, their are distinct advantages and disadvantages for each:

 

	Waypoint	POI
Pro	Can be created directly on the GPSr Can be edited directly on the GPSr Can be shared between GPSr Can provide more detailed information Easy to create externally and transfer to device 24-bit symbols can use millions of colors	Most GPSr allow unlimited number of POIs Excellent for large databases
Con	Most GPSr limit the total number of waypoints Can be inadequate for larger databases	Can not be created directly on the GPSr Can not be edited directly on the GPSr Can not be shared between GPSr Provide a limited amount of basic information Tedious process for external creation and transfer to device 8-bit symbols allow for only 256 unique colors