mapping routes
Mon, 06/30/2008 - 11:41am
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I have a Nuvi 650. Is there a way to map routes on my computer and download onto the Nuvi for future use.
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I have a Nuvi 650. Is there a way to map routes on my computer and download onto the Nuvi for future use.
thanks.
NO, the only models that are
No, the only models that are capable f that are the 7xx, 8xx, and the 5000 series.
Nuvi 350 Nuvi 3597LMT Nuvi 1450LMT Nuvi 55LM
I'm not positive but
I don't believe the 6xx series supports routes...
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Not Exactly
I have a Nuvi 650. Is there a way to map routes on my computer and download onto the Nuvi for future use.
thanks.
What you can do is use MapSource to create a series of waypoints along your route and save those as a POI file. Then use use the waypoints to go from point to point. A typical name of a waypoint might be "2--RT on HWY 57", so that the destination tells you what number waypoint you are picking and what to do when you get to the destination -- allowing you time to select the next numbered waypoint. I think it is Rick who is the proponent of this technique. Rick, the floor is yours.
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.
Waypoints
I use the technique described by bentbiker (only I use Microsoft Streets & Trips 2008, instead of MapSource). It works great.
Yes
I have a Nuvi 650. Is there a way to map routes on my computer and download onto the Nuvi for future use.
thanks.
What you can do is use MapSource to create a series of waypoints along your route and save those as a POI file. Then use use the waypoints to go from point to point. A typical name of a waypoint might be "2--RT on HWY 57", so that the destination tells you what number waypoint you are picking and what to do when you get to the destination -- allowing you time to select the next numbered waypoint. I think it is Rick who is the proponent of this technique. Rick, the floor is yours.
Yep. That's what I do. I plan the route in Mapsource, creating waypoints as needed to prod the GPS into navigating the route I want, then save each trip route waypoint list as a separate custom POI file. Then I can load them into the unit when needed just like any other custom POI. I can easily change and update the route as needed. I name the waypoints so that they display in proper sequence, and listing the road that I will be turning onto... like Way 1, Hwy 287; Way 2, I-80 etc.
Rick - Nüvi 260 - eTrex Summit HC
thank you
Thanks for you help. I will try it.
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