rigger12 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) HELP!! So this is what we got GPS: Garmin 64ST Computer: Mac Using Safari as internet browser Not premium members so can't use GPX file for download We have done the plug in - it says it's good to go and running; You have Communicator Plugin. Up to Date, Version 4.2.0.0 Devices Detected GPSMAP 64st however when we go to geocaching.com - select a desired geocache - and click send to GPS - we get plugin not detected and it can't detect our GPS...any thoughts. Edited March 7, 2017 by rigger12 Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Garmin Communicator does not work with most browsers. Search on here for dozens of threads discussing the issue. Quote Link to comment
rigger12 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Garmin Communicator does not work with most browsers. Search on here for dozens of threads discussing the issue. We have been Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 You are a premium member. You can download the GPX file and copy it to the Garmin/GPX directory on the GPS or you can use pocket queries. Quote Link to comment
+kunarion Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) HELP!! So this is what we got GPS: Garmin 64ST Computer: Mac Using Safari as internet browser Not premium members so can't use GPX file for download We have done the plug in - it says it's good to go and running; You have Communicator Plugin. Up to Date, Version 4.2.0.0 Devices Detected GPSMAP 64st however when we go to geocaching.com - select a desired geocache - and click send to GPS - we get plugin not detected and it can't detect our GPS...any thoughts. Apple is really clamping down on security problems. You should try clicking the "LOC Waypoint File" (since non-paying users can't use the "GPX File" button), save that to "Garmin/GPX" on your GPSr and see if that's suitable for you. Or if you enjoy working on computer settings, here's the most recent "fix" I could find on the subject of "Send To GPS" on Mac. I can't tell if it still works, but even if it does, it may stop working at some point: 1. Use the "Foxfire" browser 2. Download the Garmin Communicator from Mozilla from their Add-on store In case you need more info about Mac vs. Send To GPS, here's a post from today: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=343172&view=findpost&p=5640228 Edited March 7, 2017 by kunarion Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 The OP's profile says "Premium Member", so pq's and bookmark lists are options. https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=2786932 http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.book&id=5 B. Quote Link to comment
rigger12 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 The OP's profile says "Premium Member", so pq's and bookmark lists are options. https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=2786932 http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.book&id=5 B. Yes we upgraded our membership yesterday in an attempt to at least get some caches downloaded Quote Link to comment
+kunarion Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) we upgraded our membership yesterday in an attempt to at least get some caches downloaded A paying member can stop using "Send To GPS". In the case of a very old GPSr that requires special software, there are utilities for that. But for most Garmin GPSrs, place a GPX file into the "Garmin/GPX" folder. That's where "Send To GPS" places files, but if you do it manually, you have more control (it's a good idea to clean up the folder from time to time). You can also download just one GPX file, using the "GPX File" button on a cache page. Now when you see a cache you like, add it to a list. Make a Pocket Query from that list, and place all the pocket Queries into your GPSr. Make Pocket Queries of entire towns you visit, too. There's a link to very detailed info about how to make Pocket Queries here: https://www.geocaching.com/pocket/ The only thing missing is Garmin-specific info: "Place GPX files into Garmin/GPX". Important: Before loading a lot of stuff, back up everything in the Garmin/GPX folder, and then delete those files. Garmin GPSrs get confused by basic vs. premium "GPX" files. Start fresh, and things should go well. Edited March 7, 2017 by kunarion Quote Link to comment
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