Change multiple waypoint icons

[mpusms]

I've had a number of Garmin devices for years but this is my very first time posting here.

I recently imported over 2000 waypoints into my XT via the Explore app and they all show up with a "flag" icon. Is there a way that I can change or import the waypoints with a different icon? Don't know if it matters but I retrieved the waypoints from a Google Maps gpx file that I opened in Explore the synced into the XT.

Thanks in advance

[jfheath]

Welcome to the Forums !

If you are using Explore, then you can do this in the Explore App, or easier using the Explore website. You can use either or both - its all the same data that they access.

You can put waypoints into one or more categories to help keep them organised, and the you can use the XT to make the categories visible or not. Categories have to be created on the website or app. On the website or in the app, you can set the icon for one or a number of waypoints.

I haven't written much on Explore, but I investigated most of what it can do - and that is documented here

app.php/ZXT-P55

P66 has brief mention of the icons. There are ways to select multiple points and then set the same icon for all of the selected ones.

The trouble is that with Explore, you cannot build a route using the waypoints. They sit on the map looking pretty, but never form part of a route. However, they do appear in the XT favourites / Saved once the XT has synchronised with your explore account.

[Strommino]

Divide them by categories, then select a category, select the first point, press SHIFT or CTRL (I never remember) on the keyboard select the last point, they will all be selected, click on the edit pencil and set the icon you want

[mpusms]

Hey it worked!!! I used Explore from my laptop and made all the changes.

Strommino I'll will follow your instructions first chance I get.

Thx a lot guys much appreciated.

[jfheath]

...select the first point, press SHIFT or CTRL (I never remember) on the keyboard select the last point, they will all be selected....

Press the first. Holding CTRL allows you to select any number of individual points - they do not have to be next to each other.
Holding SHIFT after selecting the first allows you to select the last point. Everything between first and last is selected.

This isn't just an Explore feature - It is a Windows feature.

[Strommino]

I know, but I always get confused between the two buttons...