Introduction
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create atak data packet. To do this, you need to export GPX file from gps device and copy it into ATAK folder. Then rename it (use 8 char), unzip new data packet and open MANIFEST file with notepad delete all lines that refer to atakdata/addendum-1/modifiying_addendum_*.xml insert the following lines before /manifest tag.
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1. How to export GPX file from gps device
- How to export GPX file from gps device
- Install and use gpxe
- Use gpxe to create a GPX file
- Upload a GPX file to atak
2. What is place GPX file in ATAK folder and rename it (use 8 char)
Place the GPX file in your “ATAK” folder, which can be found under: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\ATAK_Folder. Rename your new file “GPX”. This will give you a starting point for creating your new data packet!
3. How to copy original data packet to a new one
To copy an original data packet, you must first open it.
Once the file has been opened, copy all files to a new folder and rename the new folder. You can use Notepad++ or any other text editor that you like best for this purpose.
Next, open your MANIFEST file with notepad++ or another text editor of your choice (you may need to choose “all files” instead of just one if there are multiple files). Delete all lines that refer to atakdata/addendum-1/modifiying_addendum_*.xml
4. How to unzip new data packet and open MANIFEST file with notepad
Now that you have the new data packet, open it in Notepad.
- The first thing to do is delete all lines that refer to atakdata/addendum-1/modifiying_addendum_*.xml and replace them with this line:
; Atak Data Packet <![CDATA]
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5. delete all lines that refer to atakdata/addendum-1/modifiying_addendum_*.xml
- In the root directory of your project, find and delete all lines that refer to atakdata/addendum-1/modifiying_addendum_*.xml
- In the root directory of your project, find and delete all lines that refer to atakdata/addendum-1/modifiying_addendum_*.xml
6. insert the following lines before /manifest tag (store address of GPX file):
KML
http://www.example.com/test.kml
Conclusion
I hope this tutorial helped you understand how to create ATAK data packet and import GPX file into the map. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know in the comments below.
