08-12-2024, 02:08 PM
Until recently it was possible to plot a detailed route using Google Maps on a desktop computer, then convert the route into a .gpx file which could be uploaded to a satnav.
This was an incredibly useful tool for holiday planning which enabled you to choose "A7 friendly" roads and have the satnav navigate you along them - rather than being stuck with the stock "fastest route" or "avoid motorways" settings most satnavs offer.
I now find the "Google Maps to .gpx" conversion tools no longer work, which I gather is due to sweeping changes in the functionality of Google Maps.
Does anyone know of a simple workaround for this issue? Or similar workflow alternative?
I really don't want to buy a new device, or to even attempt route planning on a mobile 'phone.
I'm aware that it's theoretically possible to plan in my satnav's (TomTom) supporting software, but in practice I find it very clumsy compared with Google Maps.
I want "Maps to .gpx" back!!!
This was an incredibly useful tool for holiday planning which enabled you to choose "A7 friendly" roads and have the satnav navigate you along them - rather than being stuck with the stock "fastest route" or "avoid motorways" settings most satnavs offer.
I now find the "Google Maps to .gpx" conversion tools no longer work, which I gather is due to sweeping changes in the functionality of Google Maps.
Does anyone know of a simple workaround for this issue? Or similar workflow alternative?
I really don't want to buy a new device, or to even attempt route planning on a mobile 'phone.
I'm aware that it's theoretically possible to plan in my satnav's (TomTom) supporting software, but in practice I find it very clumsy compared with Google Maps.
I want "Maps to .gpx" back!!!