[OSM-talk] Cleaning up GPX files

[Adam McLeod]

Christoph Eckert wrote:
> Hi,
>
>   
>> I have a number of GPX traces that I would like to upload to the OSM
>> project.  My problem is that most of the traces have incorrect data
>> where I shut down the GPS unit in the middle of making a track.  Does
>> anyone know of any software (preferably java, or for linux) that will
>> let me replay the GPX file point by point and delete the bad
>> sections?
>>     
>
> are you sure the data really is bad? The newer Garmin devices create a 
> new track segment each time you switch off the device, so no prob.
>
> Cheers,
>
> ce
>   
I have a Magellan eXplorist 400.  The problem is that I turn on the unit 
when I get in my vehicle, the unit is typically cold starting and 
doesn't have its position.  When I start driving there are roads that 
are missing corners, and in places are out of position by over 1km that 
are logged  before it gets an accurate position fix.  Also, there are a 
few track logs where I have stopped and left the unit running in the car 
while I have gone shopping and there is a cloud of points around where 
the car was parked.


Those are the types of things that I would like to edit out of the tracks.

Best Regards,

Adam