GPX POI Generator for Nuvi's
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Hi All,
In case you don't know, there's a site with a template, which allows you to create a .gpx POI file, specifically for the Garmin Nuvi.
From the website:
"This web site allows visitors to generate GPX files in various configurations. It is particularily well suited for creating GPX POI files intended for download to Garmin's nüvi series of automotive navigators using Garmin's POI Loader application".
One caveat, however, if your Nuvi won't upload the .gpx file you created, then go back to the template and "add a blank space" in the Symbol, Type and Comment fields, then press the "Create" button once again. Once you've done that, choose either:
CRLF (Windows)
LF (Unix/Linux/BSD)
CR (MacOS)
Then click on "Download". If I'm not mistaken, the downloaded file has a double extension (.gpx.txt) so all you have to do, is remove the .txt part of the file name and you're good to go...
Regards,
Tailspin
Nüvi 670
Mac User
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
gpx creater
there is a better one at turboccc.wikispaces.com
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Re: Gpx Creator...
there is a better one at turboccc.wikispaces.com
Hi kle262,
Can't use the Extra_POI_Editor you suggest...it doesn't work on a Mac.
My site recommendation "creates" .gpx files from scratch...and works with Windows, Mac and Linux.
http://gpx-poi.com/
Regards,
Tailspin
Nüvi 670
Mac User
Life is not a journey to the grave, with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...WOW...What a Ride!!!
Also TakItWithMe.com
TakItWithMe.com will take custom Google Maps and create GPX files. Works well with my old eMac and I can load them right in with the POI Loader.
Another option for anyone interested.
Cheers,
PT
Garmin nüvi 200 (my first GPS) & a Mac user.
Thanks
I enjoy looking at new POI related sites, espically when they help to better understand the gpx formats.
GPX POI Generator for Nuvi's
Hi All,
In case you don't know, there's a site with a template, which allows you to create a .gpx POI file, specifically for the Garmin Nuvi.
http://gpx-poi.com/
From the website:
"This web site allows visitors to generate GPX files in various configurations. It is particularily well suited for creating GPX POI files intended for download to Garmin's nüvi series of automotive navigators using Garmin's POI Loader application".
One caveat, however, if your Nuvi won't upload the .gpx file you created, then go back to the template and "add a blank space" in the Symbol, Type and Comment fields, then press the "Create" button once again. Once you've done that, choose either:
CRLF (Windows)
LF (Unix/Linux/BSD)
CR (MacOS)
Then click on "Download". If I'm not mistaken, the downloaded file has a double extension (.gpx.txt) so all you have to do, is remove the .txt part of the file name and you're good to go...
Regards,
Tailspin
Nüvi 670
Mac User
hello Tailspin,
Yes, I also see some interesting behavior from the POILoader.
I am not able to reproduce the superfluous '.txt' extension with neither IE7 nor firefox.
Which browser and OS are you using?
gpx-poi
Re: GPX POI Generator For Nuvi's...
Hi All,
In case you don't know, there's a site with a template, which allows you to create a .gpx POI file, specifically for the Garmin Nuvi.
http://gpx-poi.com/
From the website:
"This web site allows visitors to generate GPX files in various configurations. It is particularily well suited for creating GPX POI files intended for download to Garmin's nüvi series of automotive navigators using Garmin's POI Loader application".
One caveat, however, if your Nuvi won't upload the .gpx file you created, then go back to the template and "add a blank space" in the Symbol, Type and Comment fields, then press the "Create" button once again. Once you've done that, choose either:
CRLF (Windows)
LF (Unix/Linux/BSD)
CR (MacOS)
Then click on "Download". If I'm not mistaken, the downloaded file has a double extension (.gpx.txt) so all you have to do, is remove the .txt part of the file name and you're good to go...
Regards,
Tailspin
Nüvi 670
Mac User
hello Tailspin,
Yes, I also see some interesting behavior from the POILoader.
I am not able to reproduce the superfluous '.txt' extension with neither IE7 nor firefox.
Which browser and OS are you using?
gpx-poi
Hi gpx-poi,
This behavior occurs when saving the generated .gpx file using the “Safari” web browser...
Regards,
Tailspin
Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4
Life is not a journey to the grave, with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...WOW...What a Ride!!!
Thanks
Thanks for the web site info. I really like it when fellow users find useful site that make life easier for the rest of us. Now I need to find time to use them.
Re: GPX POI Generator For Nuvi's...
hello Tailspin,
Yes, I also see some interesting behavior from the POILoader.
I am not able to reproduce the superfluous '.txt' extension with neither IE7 nor firefox.
Which browser and OS are you using?
gpx-poi
Hi gpx-poi,
This behavior occurs when saving the generated .gpx file using the “Safari” web browser...
Regards,
Tailspin
Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4
Tailspin,
I don't see the extra '.txt' extension with Safari either. I tested it on Windows. I assume you are running MacOS?
gpx-poi
Re: GPX POI Generator For Nuvi's...
Tailspin,
I don't see the extra '.txt' extension with Safari either. I tested it on Windows. I assume you are running MacOS?
gpx-poi
Yes...I use a Mac Pro.
Regards,
Tailspin
Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4
Life is not a journey to the grave, with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming...WOW...What a Ride!!!