Markups are Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks saved to your onX Backcountry account. You can use the Import and Export features in the onX Backcountry Web Map to transfer this content to and from other mapping programs.
You can Export Markups with any level of Membership, but a Premium or Elite Membership is required to Import Markups.
You can import up to 3000 individual markups.
Table of Contents:
- Importing Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) into the onX Backcountry App.
- Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) from the onX Backcountry App
- Importing Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) into the onX Backcountry Web Map.
- Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) from the onX Backcountry Web Map
Importing Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines Shapes, and Tracks) into the onX Backcountry App
KML imports are not supported in the onX Backcountry App, but you can import KML files using the onX Backcountry Web Map.
Tap the My Content Button at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the "Import" button a the top of the My Content Menu.
Select the GPX file you want to Import. You can Import one file at a time.
Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) from the onX Backcountry App
*NOTE: The onX Backcountry App exports Markups in GPX Files. If you need to export your Markups as a KML file, please use the onX Backcountry Web Map.
Exporting Markups is a great way to share a large number of Markups at once, and can also be used to back up your data. Before backing up your Markups, there are a few things to be aware of:
- Only the location and name of the Markup will be saved. onX customizations like icons and colors are not saved.
- Tracks exported as KML files will be converted into Lines. We recommend you Export Tracks as GPX files.
- Lines and Areas exported as GPX files will be converted into Tracks. We recommend you export Lines and Areas as KML files. Exporting KML files is not available in the onX Backcountry App, so if you need to export Lines and Areas, please use the onX Backcountry Web Map on your computer.
Tap the My Content button at the bottom of the screen.
Select the Markup Folder you want to Export.
Swipe left on the bottom row of buttons.
Tap "Export."
You can also export individual Markups by tapping the three dots next to the Markup in the My Content Menu, then tap "Export."
A menu of Apps will appear on the screen. The easiest way to send the exported file to yourself is by email.
Importing Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines Shapes, and Tracks) into the onX Backcountry Web Map
Click the My Content Button on the left side of the screen.
Click "Import" at the top of the My Content Menu.
Click "Select from computer" and use your computer's file explorer to select a KML or GPX file.
To create a new Folder for your imported Markups, click the checkbox next to "Import map data to a new folder."
Click "Import."
The uploaded file is listed in the My Content Menu along with all of your other Markups. If your Markups do not show up after importing, refresh your web browser.
Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) from the onX Backcountry Web Map
Exporting Markups is currently only available on Web Map. Click here to log into Web Map on your desktop or laptop computer.
Exporting Markups is a great way to share a large number of Markups at once, or make a backup of your data for personal use. Please note that when you export Markups, customizations such as colors and icons will not be saved, only the locations and names of Markups.
Click the My Content Button on the left side of the screen.
Click "Select" at the top of the My Content Menu.
Click the checkboxes next to the Markups or Folders you want to export. To export all content, click "Select All."
Click "Export" at the bottom of the menu. Choose either KML or GPX format, then click "Save."
*NOTE: Tracks exported as KML files will become lines when you import them. Likewise, Lines and Areas exported as GPX files will become Tracks when you import them.
KML and GPX file formats were created by Google and Garmin, so they do not save onX customizations like colors, icons, and notes.