POI formatting
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Hi,
I have created a few POI files using the method described at the end of this post.
I find that the information displayed on my GPS is clustered like this:
Home Depot Sarcee Trail NW
11320 Sarcee Trail NWCalgary, AB T3G, Can
ada(403) 374-3860STOR
E HOURSM-F 7AM-10PMS
AT 7AM-8PMSUN 8AM-6PM
When I click on the pushpin in MyMaps on GoogleMaps the info shows up like this:
Home Depot Sarcee Trail NW
11320 Sarcee Trail NW
Calgary, AB T3G, Canada
403) 374-3860
STORE HOURS
M-F 7AM-10PM
SAT 7AM-8PM
SUN 8AM-6PM
Any ideas on how to fix this? I have a few POIs for Calgary that I'd like to contribute.
Method of creating POIs:
1. Create a map on MyMaps on Google with a list of POIs
2. Once created click on 'link to this page'. Copy the URL.
3. Paste this URL in www.takitwithme.com. Click on 'load my map'. Then click on 'Download GPS'.
4. Rename the downloaded GPX file to a meaningful name
5. Load the renamed GPX file into the GPS using POI loader.
TIA
Try this.
If you want to make your life MUCH easier, check out Phil Hornby's GeePeeEx Editor:
http://geepeeex.googlepages.com/home
It takes out all the work. He offers a trial version. I tried your example and it worked beautifully. I have no idea what formatting it did internal to the file, but the output was perfect.
Nuvi 660 -- and not upgrading it or maps until Garmin fixes long-standing bugs/problems, and get maps to where they are much more current, AND corrected on a more timely basis when advised of mistakes.