In addition to the previously posted software (see below)  the following
was able to communicate with the Garmin eTrex:


GPS Trackmaster         http://www.gpstm.com/

EasyGPS                     http://www.easygps.com/about.asp

Both are free and look robust.

> Thanks to all who responded (there were about 20).
>
> Original Question:
> Is  anyone aware of a program that will directly download or upload
> Garmin eTrex waypoint coordinates and descriptions directly from or to
a
>
> text file, spreadsheet, or database?
>
> I am using a Garmin eTrex Venture. The following is a summary of the
> results from trying several programs that are available for download.
>
> WayPoint+     Did not communicate with my Venture
>
> Panterra        Did not communicate with my Venture
>
> GarTrip          Was able to download/upload waypoints and tracks
> This is shareware, $30 registration fee
> http://www.gartrip.de/
>
> Garmap         Was able to download/upload waypoints and tracks
> This is freeware
> http://www.catnet.ne.jp/fukuda/garmap/e_garmap.html
>
> OziExplorer    Was able to download/upload waypoints and tracks
> This is shareware, $75 registration fee, but it is more robust than
the
> others
> http://www.oziexplorer.com/