| Author | Message | ||
| John MC9 Rating: N/A |
In my quest to upgrade my "points of interest" on the Garmin, I stumbled into this web site: http://www.discoveryowners.com/cginfolinks.htm Free downloads for your "Tom Tom" GPS (and others), and Mapping program upgrades! | ||
| Don/TX
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Thanks, that is great stuff John, not sure just how to use it though. Can I just add that to my new DeLorme program for instance or what? Help us that are "computer challenged" a bit if you know how. | ||
| John MC9 Rating: N/A |
Don- I'm not sure how DeLorme uses a file, but with my Garmin, a "point of Interest" file is uploaded using a POI uploader program, and all poi files have to be uploaded at the same time.. I haven't tried it yet. I'm trying to get the MS Maps to accept the files, using it's built-in data import tool, and not having a world of luck with the "low clearance" files. The Walmart one uploaded OK to MS Streets, but apparently was not built properly, and does not locate the Walmart stores in that file.. Mileage will vary, and it's best to read your map/unit instructions for uploading data, prior to attempting it (something I rarely do and live to regret). With the files provided at that site, do not attempt using them if you have any doubts about it! (I'm retired and have plenty of time to go look for a laptop that's been thrown across the lawn and into the pucker brush) | ||
| John MC9 Rating: N/A |
I have successfully damaged the data file in MS Streets, for many previous Walmart locations! The new file has apparently written over the existing file and deleted some entries. So again, please beware of the updates at that website. They may or may not work according to plan. Any doubts? DO NOT DO IT. (now where'd I throw that *&%$$^%# laptop?) | ||
| John MC9 Rating: N/A |
Ok.... For MS Streets, and using it's data uploader, you have to instruct it to use the first column as "latitude", the second as "longitude" and the third as "name". All the Walmarts, low bridges, etc will show up on the US map as push-pins. You can then "save" the map (name it whatever you want) and the next time you need to find where a low bridge is, just open your saved map! (It'll be the *.est ones, I have "low bridges.est") Neat! | ||
| RJ Long (Rjlong)
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"Mileage will vary, and it's best to read your map/unit instructions for uploading data, prior to attempting it (something I rarely do and live to regret)." Hmmmm. . . When in doubt, read the directions, eh?  | ||
| John MC9 Rating: N/A |
Actually, I live by the "when all else fails" credo. | ||
| Don/TX
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Me too John. I figure that if you must read the friggin instructions, it should be banned and labeled "User unfriendly". That is why I asked you rather than read the instructions. | ||
| Ian Giffin (Admin)
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The TomTom file is outdated. Users should use www.tomtom.com or email their support person for any updated files. Ian www.busnut.com |