Garmin 705 not recognising TCX files

rodgers73
rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
edited October 2011 in Road beginners
I've DL'ed my latest route from Bike Route Toaster as a TCX file to my Garmin (as recommended) but when I go to saved rides in the menu it says "no saved rides".

I've looked at the files stored on the Garmin and I can see the file on the machine under "courses". I have since copied and pasted it to several other folders on the machine but it still doesnt "see" it!

Any thoughts???

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  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    Can you actually see it under courses on the Garmin (I think in the training menu)? Whenever I've used TCX's I always select 'Do a Course' or whatever it is from the menu rather than routes/rides.
  • InSituTravel
    InSituTravel Posts: 11
    nferrar is correct: TCX files are located under training/courses

    GPX files are under where to/saved rides
    Jace

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  • rodgers73
    rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
    I got a similar answer on the Garmin forums.

    Yes, they're there. Thank god for that - was ready to chuck the thing in the bin!
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    As mentioned on the 500 question, you can now route plan on Garmin connect making downloading much easier.
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • rodgers73
    rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
    Do you have a link to that site?
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    I thought gpx track files were the preferred format for the 705? Certainly recommended by ridewithgps.com
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    rodgers73 wrote:
    Do you have a link to that site?

    You'll have to register though

    http://connect.garmin.com
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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