[closed] bulk conversion of track files

[Guest]

Sorry if this question has already been addressed — I don't see a way to search this board.

Are there any tools for the bulk conversion of AlpineQuest track files to standard GPS track formats (KMZ, for example)? My use case involves archiving ~100 track files. Obviously a proprietary format is inappropriate for archiving, and manually converting this many files on a phone will be extremely tedious. A Python or R package would be ideal for me, but a self-contained tool or standalone script would be fine.

If this kind of bulk conversion tool isn't currently available, is the file specification for AlpineQuest track files published somewhere? I might be able to write my own converter.

Thanks for your help.

[Psyberia-Support]

Hi,

I'll start with your main question, bulk export of tracks.

This is actually possible using the application itself. You just have to use a "Landmark file": in the Landmarks explorer, click on the "+" button and create an empty "Landmark file". Then copy/paste all your tracks in it (you can use multi-selection to copy your 100 tracks at the same time), and finally export the whole landmark file as a KML or GPX file.

Now for your side questions/remarks:
- There is a search feature in this board, but I just realized it's only available for registered users. I've changed this so guests can also search.
- The specifications of AlpineQuest files are open and published here and here for landmark files. Those formats are only used for performance concerns, not for protection or copyright;
- Convertion scripts have already been created by users, like here (all formats) or here (only waypoints).

Hope it helps
Best regards

[Guest]

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll take a look at those scripts.