Magellan eXplorist GC-Log Location?

[+Team Eccentric]

I updated to 2.15 and now not only can I not find my logs, but Vantage Point can't either. it asks me if I want to download my logs, but then doesn't download anything. There is a file called gps_logs.txt in the root directory of my gps, but it's always empty, even though while out in the field, the GC claims it saved my log. Is there some way to view the logs on the GPS that I can't find?

[+geodarts]

I updated to 2.15 and now not only can I not find my logs, but Vantage Point can't either. it asks me if I want to download my logs, but then doesn't download anything. There is a file called gps_logs.txt in the root directory of my gps, but it's always empty, even though while out in the field, the GC claims it saved my log. Is there some way to view the logs on the GPS that I can't find?

 

According to the field notes page on this site, there should be a file in the geocaches folder of your unit called either "newlogs.txt" or "logs.txt." Can you find that?

[+Team Eccentric]

Updating: Still a problem, but slightly different than I thought. The field notes are going into the gps_log.txt. (I made a test note). When I open Vantage Point, it asks if I want to download my Field Notes to Geocaching.com. I click Yes, go to the file, click upload. Nothing uploads. Vantage Point asks me if I want to delete the logs. I click "No", but VP deletes my logs anyway. I'm thinking I need to go back to my original software version on my CG, because I didn't have any problem with my logs before I updated.

Edited April 18, 2014 by Team Eccentric

[+gelfling6]

Updating: Still a problem, but slightly different than I thought. The field notes are going into the gps_log.txt. (I made a test note). When I open Vantage Point, it asks if I want to download my Field Notes to Geocaching.com. I click Yes, go to the file, click upload. Nothing uploads. Vantage Point asks me if I want to delete the logs. I click "No", but VP deletes my logs anyway. I'm thinking I need to go back to my original software version on my CG, because I didn't have any problem with my logs before I updated.

 

I'd suggest the direct route then...

Log onto Geocaching.com

If you're already logged in (Cookies), hover over the "Your Profile" area, and when it drops down, choose "Field Notes"

Scroll to the bottom, and click on the link "Upload My Field Notes"

On this page, note a multi-tab area, and you'll see "Magellan" 3rd from the end. Click on it.

 

(copied from the tab)

Plug your eXplorist device into your computer with a USB cable and click "Connect to PC".

Click "Choose File" on this web page and go to the MAGELLAN drive (Let's say Drive X: as example)on your computer.

Open the Geocaches folder and select the file named "newlogs.txt" or "logs.txt". Click "Open".

Click "Upload Field Note" on this page to upload your Field Notes.

We recommend that you delete the "newlogs.txt" or "logs.txt" file on your device once your Field Notes have been successfully uploaded.

 

Once the Field Notes are uploaded you can return to the Field Notes list page to start logging your finds.

(this means, Clicking on where it says continue editing field notes, and click on "Compose Log" for each one, and when you post it,

a new link will show above the cache name "Continue entering field notes", until all are done.)

 

BEFORE Disconnecting the eXplorist, ALWAYS click on the connected device icon in the lower-right, and choose Eject COMPASS . this makes sure all data between the GPS & the computer is finished, and disconnects software wise, THEN mechanically disconnect the GPS from the cable.

This prevents scrambling the File table on the GPS. (Essentially, while connected to the computer, it becomes a Flash-memory, and can be corrupted just as easily as any other storage drive.)

 

Sorry for the "Dummies" style post, but this should be helpful for ALL who need help.

 

Stephen (gelfling6)