![]() ![]() Don't put them into sub folders within here. With regards to the different folders (mine kept putting tham all in 1 until I sussed it out), but now they are all within sub folders.ġ) Download the lastest version of POI Loader.Ģ) Create a "master folder" into which you will put all your custom POI`s. I received my Garmin 7200 today and have been "playing with it" all day to get it set up how I want it (have to say its a SUPERB bit of kit). My next task is how to make the device read my custom POI's from the SD card instead of its internal memory So the answer is dont just erase the contents of the folder erase the folder itself which has to be done manually Leaving this empty folder on the device caused absolute havoc with future uploads. If you then want to upload an amended file it erases the contents of the POI-GPI file but does not actually remove the folder itself. and your data is contained within the file. ![]() However, when you do your very first upload it place a file on your device called POI-GPI. You cannot then add to the data on the device you have to erase it using the uploader program then reload you new files in one go. The garmin works like an ipod in that you create the daa in a folder on your PC and then, via the garmin POI loader you transfer the data to the device. Having looked at the screen shots of older garmins it would appear to be much easier as you can create folders and move data between them.Īnyway for those who might have the same frustrations i had, this is wher it went wrong. I have one file at 1.I have just worked out where i was it was going wrong. Up to about 1,000kb seems fine, and the files are very compact. Not sure what the precise size is, but one of my files came out at about 1,400kb and I had to split it to get it to open. In MapSource there is a limit to the maximum size of file that it can read. Using either program you can then create your own POIs from scratch. ![]() Your saved POIs can also be opened as files from either program, so you can view them at reasonable size and, cherry on the cake, open Google Earth at the same location as you are viewing on screen, to verify and, as necessary adjust, the POI position. I find MapSource the better program to work with (though I wouldn't call it intuitive!), but it is no longer supported and will only run on PC. You may also find it useful to download either BaseCamp or MapSource from the Garmin website, both of which allow you to install the mapping onto a Mac (BaseCamp only) or PC, and both will run under Win10. Depending on your Garmin, you may then need to further organise the groups into folders (or directories), such as, for example, Supermarkets, etc. The starting point is to organise the files (if not already done) into recognisable groups, such as, for example, French supermarkets, and so on for each main category. How you need to organise the POIs for loading onto the Garmin will depend what model you have. Also claims to run under Mac operating systems. I'd suggest first making copies of your POI files, and converting those, rather than trying to convert the originals - just in case! :-) Haven't tried it under Win10, but it claims to run under Win8, so I would imagine it will be OK. GPSBabel is not that intuitive, but if you follow the instructions you should get there. You'll then need to download and install Garmin POI loader (free) from the Garmin website. I think all you'll need to do is convert your POI files from either. It's free, and it translates GPS formats between dozens of different manufacturer's file formats. Haven't tried it to convert TomTom files to Garmin, but have used it to convert from other formats to Garmin and it has so far worked perfectly. I have loaded copilot satnav software and added csv files to that as well.easy once you know how !!!. Poi files for things like Britstops, are not provided but once you get the book, you can create your own if you are computer savvy, by entering the postcodes on line to a conversion software, to generate the lat and long coordinates, I have done this thanks to Steve giving me permission, but I am not permitted to pass them on.Īs you already have tomtom files, these can be converted on line to csv format, and the added to garmin camper very easily.īoth ccc and cmc also provide apps which work off line if you have a suitable tablet. You should also do a search for any relevant csv files, such as Archies camping info. The same applies to the camping caravan club.īoth clubs provide poi files in the form of csv format, which is the format required by Garmin poi loader software. Hi, if you are carava motorhome club member you can access poi from the members might be worth a quicl message to the club to get the relevant address to access it. ![]()
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