Dec 2008 - POI File download improvements
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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
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
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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.
Nice
Thanks Garmin!!
wow
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
Everyday is a GREAT day :)
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.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
I think you broke something
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
JRoz -- DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Hmm - Restarted Browser - all is fine
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
JRoz -- DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
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!
dja24 - garmin nuvi 200W, etrex vista, etrex vista Cx
Ask and ye shall recieve...
I just made a suggestion for that... I love it.
Thanks Jon and MaryAnn...
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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
Thanks JM
Nice improvement. It keeps getting better.
Garmin StreetPilot c530, Mapsource
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!! awesome. Thanks
Another Reason This is the Best Website
Thanks guys and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Alan-Garmin c340
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!
And now, back to your regularly scheduled forum - already in progress . . .
Outstanding!!
Thanks for all of your hard work. Just when you think it cant get much better - it does.
Works Great!!!
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
Improvements
Great job, thanks for all your hard work JM.I like the improvements you made.
Garmin Nuvi 750
Garmin nuvi,750
Nice Job
Nice job on the new POI download feature. It will enhanse TomTom users use of the POI factory.
260, 295W, 1490T,2455LMT
way cool!!
Great change
Much easier to download files.
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Alright
Now your talking you guys rock
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Good Addition
Great change
Much easier to download files.
Like the new feature.
johnm405 660 & MSS&T
NICE!
NICE!
Improvements
WOW !!!
I am always amazed at this great site, and it just keeps getting better and better.
THANK YOU !
Tim
Thank you for your Christmas gift!
I just tried opening several files using the .OV2 BUTTON and it worked flawlessly...happy day!!!
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!!!
Merry Christmas guys!
Mike
Freedom isn't free...thank you veterans! Heard about the tests to detect PANCREATIC CANCER? There aren't any! In Memoriam: #77 NYPD-SCA/Seattle Mike/Joe S./Vinny D./RTC!
Mike
I just tried opening several files using the .OV2 BUTTON and it worked flawlessly...happy day!!!
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!!!
Merry Christmas guys!
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
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.
Looks good
An early Christmas gift.
Thanks
Daniel
Garmin StreetPilot c580 & Nuvi 760 - Member 32160 - Traveling in Kansas
No problemo!
I just tried opening several files using the .OV2 BUTTON and it worked flawlessly...happy day!!!
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!!!
Merry Christmas guys!
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!
Thanks again - it was a long time coming!
Mike
Freedom isn't free...thank you veterans! Heard about the tests to detect PANCREATIC CANCER? There aren't any! In Memoriam: #77 NYPD-SCA/Seattle Mike/Joe S./Vinny D./RTC!
I'm new to the site.. Looks
I'm new to the site.. Looks great!
Good job
...almost as good as sliced bread!
Good job!
or
pockets on shirts
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
seen the search button
But i didnt go any further till tonight, looks great tho. Keep up the good work JM.
Jerry...Jacksonville,Fl Nüvi1450,Nuvi650,Nuvi 2495 and Mapsource.
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.
NickJr Nuvi 3597LMT
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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