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Dec 2008 - POI File download improvements

 
Wed, 12/17/2008 - 9:56pm

I installed some software updates for POI file pages this evening. Here are the most significant changes:

* download buttons are at the top of the page
* CSV files can also be downloaded in OV2 format

The OV2 feature does a basic conversion using column 3 of the CSV file as the POI name. Info in any additional columns is currently discarded. The tool is not able to convert from GPX.

This new functionality works with most of the POI files on the site, but there are still a few files that work the old way. Eventually, I will get them all converted to use the new download tools.

If you have a TomTom, please provide feedback on how well these converted OV2 files are working on your particular model.

Thanks,
JM

‹ Downloading mp3 file Thank You POI Factory Folks! ›
Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:24pm

Happy Dance Happy Dance

Miss POI is doing the happy dance!!!

I am so excited about this new feature for our community. Come on guys, where is the excitement?

Miss POI

Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:30pm

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WOW!! This sounds awesome. I noticed the Search button on the front page.

Thanks for all the hard work you all put into this providing this site.

Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:30pm

Nice

Thanks Garmin!!

Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:35pm

wow

miss poi wrote:

Miss POI is doing the happy dance!!!

I am so excited about this new feature for our community. Come on guys, where is the excitement?

Miss POI

thansk Jon & Miss POi

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Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:39pm

Good job Jon

Just tried it out to install some new custom pois.Works great for the Garmin csv.I like the way it is designed for the download button.

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Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:40pm

I think you broke something

JM wrote:

I installed some software updates for POI file pages this evening. Here are the most significant changes:

* download buttons are at the top of the page
* CSV files can also be downloaded in OV2 format

The OV2 feature does a basic conversion using column 3 of the CSV file as the POI name. Info in any additional columns is currently discarded. The tool is not able to convert from GPX.

This new functionality works with most of the POI files on the site, but there are still a few files that work the old way. Eventually, I will get them all converted to use the new download tools.

If you have a TomTom, please provide feedback on how well these converted OV2 files are working on your particular model.

Thanks,
JM

Issues with linked files
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/19215

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JRoz -- DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:50pm

Hmm - Restarted Browser - all is fine

jrozsnaki wrote:
JM wrote:

I installed some software updates for POI file pages this evening. Here are the most significant changes:

* download buttons are at the top of the page
* CSV files can also be downloaded in OV2 format

The OV2 feature does a basic conversion using column 3 of the CSV file as the POI name. Info in any additional columns is currently discarded. The tool is not able to convert from GPX.

This new functionality works with most of the POI files on the site, but there are still a few files that work the old way. Eventually, I will get them all converted to use the new download tools.

If you have a TomTom, please provide feedback on how well these converted OV2 files are working on your particular model.

Thanks,
JM

Issues with linked files
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/19215

My apologies for raising the flag!
For grins and giggles I restarted the browser. All is OK now -

I like the improvements.

Keep up the good work!

JRoz

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JRoz -- DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:02pm

Looks great!

A lot better since you don't have to scroll down on those long pages (e.g. Walmart) to update the file. Thanks for the update!

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dja24 - garmin nuvi 200W, etrex vista, etrex vista Cx
Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:50pm

Ask and ye shall recieve...

I just made a suggestion for that... I love it. shock grin Thanks Jon and MaryAnn...

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 12:18am

omg! that is just too cool i

omg! that is just too cool i just checked it out. soooomuch easier to find what you want

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 4:02am

Thanks JM

Nice improvement. It keeps getting better.

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 7:41am

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!! awesome. Thanks

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 9:15am

Another Reason This is the Best Website

Thanks guys and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Alan-Garmin c340
Thu, 12/18/2008 - 9:26am

Raising the Bar

I suppose that's one reason this is such a great site. You're always finding ways to improve on it!

Thanks for all your work for keeping this the best site for things GPS!

grin

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 10:01am

Outstanding!!

Thanks for all of your hard work. Just when you think it cant get much better - it does.

Works Great!!!

laugh out loud

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 10:05am

Great Job John...

Very nice improvement to move the Download button and the OV2 conversion is great for TomTom users.

www.poi-factory.com/node/19039 - has a few other suggestions.

Tim

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 10:21am

Improvements

Great job, thanks for all your hard work JM.I like the improvements you made. grin

Garmin Nuvi 750

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Garmin nuvi,750
Thu, 12/18/2008 - 10:58am

Nice Job

Nice job on the new POI download feature. It will enhanse TomTom users use of the POI factory.

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 11:32am

way cool!!

Great change exclaim Much easier to download files.

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Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Thu, 12/18/2008 - 11:48am

Alright

Now your talking you guys rock

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 12:03pm

Good Addition

Gary A wrote:

Great change exclaim Much easier to download files.

Like the new feature. grin

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johnm405 660 & MSS&T
Thu, 12/18/2008 - 12:07pm

NICE!

NICE!

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 12:17pm

Improvements

WOW !!!

I am always amazed at this great site, and it just keeps getting better and better.

THANK YOU !

Tim

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 12:28pm

Thank you for your Christmas gift!

I just tried opening several files using the .OV2 BUTTON and it worked flawlessly...happy day!!! surprised

As a TomTom owner and a user of .ov2 formatted POI's I'd like to add my voice to the choir - KUDOS...GREAT JOB...THANKS JON and MARYANN!!! wink

Merry Christmas guys! grin

Mike

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 1:20pm

Mike

Mike L. wrote:

I just tried opening several files using the .OV2 BUTTON and it worked flawlessly...happy day!!! surprised

As a TomTom owner and a user of .ov2 formatted POI's I'd like to add my voice to the choir - KUDOS...GREAT JOB...THANKS JON and MARYANN!!! wink

Merry Christmas guys! grin

Mike

Mike, since you are our Tom Tom Forums ambassador, I am hoping that you will make an announcement over there for us;)

Thanks everyone for the great support.

Miss POI

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 2:35pm

This site is getting better and better

Thank you for all your effort: The result is fantastic and this makes the whole POI update much easier.

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 2:39pm

Looks good

An early Christmas gift.

Thanks
Daniel

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 3:01pm

No problemo!

miss poi wrote:
Mike L. wrote:

I just tried opening several files using the .OV2 BUTTON and it worked flawlessly...happy day!!! surprised

As a TomTom owner and a user of .ov2 formatted POI's I'd like to add my voice to the choir - KUDOS...GREAT JOB...THANKS JON and MARYANN!!! wink

Merry Christmas guys! grin

Mike

Mike, since you are our Tom Tom Forums ambassador, I am hoping that you will make an announcement over there for us;)

Thanks everyone for the great support.

Miss POI

Already been taken care of! wink

Thanks again - it was a long time coming! smile

Mike

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Thu, 12/18/2008 - 3:24pm

I'm new to the site.. Looks

I'm new to the site.. Looks great!

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 4:51pm

Good job

...almost as good as sliced bread!
Good job!

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 6:18pm

or

pockets on shirts mrgreen

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Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Thu, 12/18/2008 - 7:29pm

seen the search button

But i didnt go any further till tonight, looks great tho. Keep up the good work JM.

grin laugh out loud mrgreen smile wink

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Jerry...Jacksonville,Fl Nüvi1450,Nuvi650,Nuvi 2495 and Mapsource.
Thu, 12/18/2008 - 7:56pm

Jim, Miss POI, Thank You for

Jim, Miss POI,

Thank You for this great improvement.. As always this site has to be one of the best on the Net.

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NickJr Nuvi 3597LMT
Thu, 12/18/2008 - 8:15pm

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, very

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, very i-n-t-e-r-e-s-t-i-n-g!(LOL) Just one less moment I have to make now so I get get even fatter! (LOL) Did I mention I like my sweets?!

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