POI Loader v2.4.0.0 Beta (?)

No problems here, used it for about 2 months now.

Been using it since it came out.

Works good for me too.

Have been using it since it come out and did not find any problems with it so far i think you will be ok to use it and not worry

Same here no problem, works great

Never had a problem with the beta version.

If there has been a problem, it's been me and not the software.

I,ve been using it since the day it was released. So far I,ve never had a problem with it.I agree with you about BETA having a lot of bugs, But the POI BETA loader has been just great so far.

No problem using with a c550 and Dell Computer with XP Pro.

If you're using it to load .CSV files (which probably about 99.99% of you are) then it's OK ... not perfect, but OK.

However...

if you're trying to load .GPX files with it, then it's awful

I've sent quite a few bug reports off to Garmin - none have been acknowledged, but fingers crossed they're being acted on).

(Garmin seems to have employed someone with a fundamental lack of understanding when it comes to <xml>. The problem is exasperated by the fact that it's only got one error message, which is along the lines of "an error occurred". )

I think the problem might be caused by the fact that they expect all .gpx files to be identical to the ones produced by their own Mapsource program. But they're not.

I'm not a fan!!
(Even if 99.99% of you think I'm being too harsh

I haven't had any problems either

I haven't had any problems. I've used it for csv files and also for gpx files of geocaching locations without any problems.
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No problems for me -- very simple and works great.

I have been using itt for two months without problem with a Nuvi 660 & 360,
and a StreetPilot 550.

I use MS Office Shortcut Bar attached to the top of my desktop screen (from Office 2000 even though I use Office 2003 which doesn't have a Shortcut Bar). If I start POI Loader, the dialog box opens in the upper left corner of the desktop and does not display any buttons (Next, Cancel, Help, etc.). The only way I can get POI Loader to run normally is to move the Shortcut Bar to some other part of the desktop. Then the dialog box opens in the center of the desktop with the buttons showing.

I have not sent in a bug report since I have not found a link to a specific address for the POI Loader beta team.

Recently downloaded it and updated all my POI files. No problems, works great!

I've been using it with no problems.

I consider beta versions as 'work in prgress'. I always backup my whole hard drive before installing any program, beta or not. I've had the most bugs with a program which isn't beta (or is it??!!!**), 'Windows'!!

What clue tells you that you are using the beta version. I downloaded and installed it over v2.3. But when I do a help on version, it still displays 2.3.

I was able to load categories for POIs:

Does this mean the beta version is loaded/working?

with this Beta...

If you have the manual and express modes, you have the Beta version.

I think I remember reading somewhere that you can't install the v2.4.0 beta over v2.3.2. You need to uninstall v2.3.2 first and then install the beta. Maybe doing that would fix your problem?

Could somebody tell me if POI Loader works only for Garmin PDAs or it accepts other models as well? I have MioMap as navigation software and MIO P550 as PDA. On the download site from Garmin I’ve read the following: “This software should only be uploaded to the unit for which it is intended. If this software is uploaded to a GPS unit other than the product it is designed for, it will render the unit inoperative”. Have any of you any experience of using it with MioMap? Many thanks in advance.

The POI Loader is a Garmin product that you download from their website. It would be highly unusual if it could even recognize a Mio GPS unit. I wouldn't try it. It's not worth risking damage to the files in your Mio.

Thank you PRISMTH for your tip. You are right – it is not worthwhile. I’ve found the solution for MIO PDAs – iGO POI Explorer. This is also beta version, but it works fine. I didn’t have possibility to check it properly, but my first attempt was successful. So, if somebody wit MIO PDA will need it – here you are
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=72267&...

Where can I find the Beta version software to download?

http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1673
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The Beta POILoader works fine for me when all .csv files are in the one directory - but I'm having problems using the NEW functionality of sub-categories that this Beta software is supposed to provide (and which would be great).

There's a long chain of posts on the issues in this thread ...
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/2027

... but in summary the Beta POILoader's sub-category capability seems to work fine with several devices but not the C3x0 series and the I3.

Anyone with these devices who doesn't have the problem - let us know.

ANYONE RESPONDING SAYING "NO PROBLEM" COULD YOU CONFIRM WHETHER (a) THE SUB_CATEGORIES FUNCTIONAILITY WORKS FOR YOU and (b) WHAT GARMIN UNIT YOU HAVE.

no problem

The Help File on this package is corrupted.

Has anyone noticed that in the latest POI Loader Beta 2.4.0.1 the ability to delete all Custom POIs from the device has been removed?

I'm not normally paranoid - but what's happening here !! ??

Garmin is just out to get you...

That option is gone on that new beta version - may be an 'oops', or, they've decided that function was too useful, and therefore removed it....

If you want to start from scratch, upload an empty csv file, and then upload your new files.

I never understood why the function to delete all POIs was necessary. As you state, every time you load one or more new file, it replaces the existing POIs. Also, it is easy to just connect to the USB port and remove the file from many models.

To be honest, Mkahn, I agree with you. I really value the custom POI functionality so will always use it ... but some owners try it out once, decide they do not need it, but then for some units such as a C320 have a problem removing the "Custom POI" option from their units. I think they are mistaken - but their call I guess.

If they've done it on purpose, it seems odd, given that they've only just added it in. You could try sending an email to Application.Support@garmin.com and point it out. (That's the address I sent a load of bug reports to...and to their credit, they've addressed some of them !) I was annoyed that I didn't get any responses, but it turned out to be my mail system that had blocked them

For some unknown reason Beta 2.4.0.1 would not install over Beta 2.4.0.0. I had to uninstall first.

Yeah, I think everyone had that experience. Not sure why. Maybe a function of it being Beta. The Help file is corrupt too, unfortunately.

I didn't have a problem loading it on top of the previous beta version. Regarding the help file, I contacted Garmin and it was confirmed that the help file didn't work. They said that many times in beta versions they aren't concerned about activating and updating the help file. Previous beta version did work.

I've tried this program too and it seems to convert nicely, however, saan0014, where do I need to save the files? what directory, as I cant seem to get it to work on my MIO p550 v3.2......

The Mio formats it's POI's so differently that I'd never attempt to use some other software on it. And no, it won't render the unit inoperative, just you won't be able to use your POI's.

Read more at my site: www.hugginsnet.com/ilovemymio

the latest production version of POI Loader now has the functions first seen in the beta version - such as POI delete and subcategories. Plus the sub-cats now work on C320/30 as long as you have the latest system software

Have a read of :

http://dan.langille.org/2007/09/13/garmins-poiloader-and-the...

I know you are trying to be useful, but please don't post the exact same thing in multiple threads, especially not ones that are several months old. It tends to get confusing.

Gees, how can you afford so many GPSrs...lol. I can't barely afford one...lol. And what do you need them all for? One for the wife, one for you, and the third????

but there is the old adage, "A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure."
-- Segal's Law

( http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/clocks.html )

dd

I downloaded POI Loader v2.4.2.0 today, and it appers to work fine.

Yes, that's why it's not usually a good thing for people to respond to threads that are several months old. It gets confusing because people think it's a current topic. And this issue was solved a while ago.

I want to install Speed camera voice alerts i have a Garmin nuvi 255 where can i get this loader
do you have an alternative way i converteed the files from mp3 to wav
I hope you can help
Regards snowyjp

where did u find the download i have looked every where
i want to install voice alerts

snowyjp

http://www8.garmin.com/products/poiloader/

also see http://home.comcast.net/~ghayman3/garmin.gps/pagepoi.02.htm#... for help converting MP3 to WAV.

See http://www.poi-factory.com/node/25730

thinking of this statement and looking at the time stamp on the next post from this one it only took 2 years to reopen this topic. LOL