UG_First Steps_Download or import

First Steps: Download or import (Version 3.2)

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Downloading an activity from device

If you use a Powertap, SRM, Joule, Joule GPS or Macro-X device you will be able to download from it directly. Please make sure the device is connected and plugged in correctly. For example, if you are downloading from a Powertap please make sure the computer is firmly connected and displays HOST on its screen.

(Screenshot: Download Dialog)

To start the download go ahead and click the Download from device button. This will open up the download dialog. Select the right kind of device and serial port before clicking on the Download button. If no serial port is listed, or the port is not correct you can click on the Rescan button to look again for your device. This is sometimes required if you click on Download before the device is connected. Any activity files will then be downloaded and imported into GoldenCheetah and the splash screen will disappear to reveal the Activities view of GoldenCheetah. Congratulations - you can now start using GoldenCheetah to analyse and track your performance.

Importing from a file

To import files into GoldenCheetah you have a couple of options. You can drag and drop them from a locally mounted filesystem using a file explorer or from the desktop into the main GoldenCheetah window, or you can select them via the import files button on the splash screen. Once you have done either, the import activities wizard will appear to process the selected files.

You will notice that the files are opened first to ensure you have the required permissions to read them before being validated. Once validated the dialog will prompt you to edit any of the dates (some file formats do not include date information). Once you have set the dates (if needed) you can click on Save to complete the import and save the files to disk.

The splash screen will now disappear and reveal the main GoldenCheetah Activities view and you can now start analyzing and tracking your performance.

Note: You can either use the drop-down list to set a date, or you can click on the Date and Time field in the list of imported files, to make the field editable.

Warning: GoldenCheetah is not MTP aware, so you may need to copy the files to a locally mounted filesystem before import from MTP devices s.t. Garmin 1050. See Garmin Support - Fitness and Outdoor Devices with Media Transfer Protocol for more information.

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