Miss POI -- Suggestions for Getting Started and FAQ Sections
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I was surprised that I couldn't find a forum for site related issues, but, Miss POI, if I overlooked it, please move this there.
I am constantly surprised that probably once a day somebody comes to the site and immediately loads POI and then realizes they have no idea where to look for them. I just went to the Getting Started tab and chose "Garmin - Loading POI files with POI Loader." The final bullet instruction is "follow the on-screen prompts (default choices should work just fine), and POI Loader will transfer the locations to your GPS." No mention of where they show up. I went on to look under FAQ's and thought I'd found it there, but not so (see later suggestion).
I'd like to recommend the following additional bullet under Garmin - Loading POI files with POI Loader": POI Loader will compile all the POI files that exist on your computer under the Source folder (including one level of subfolders) into a single file on the gps --\Garmin\POI\POI.gpi . This file will contain any custom icons or custom audio alerts you may have added. You can see all of the newly added custom POI locations under WhereTo/Extras/Custom-POIs (menu names may differ slightly for some models). Your custom POIs are totally separate from the built-in POIs and cannot be found by searching the built-in POIs.
Finally, I'd like to recommend a new title for the FAQ now labeled "How come I don't see any POI files from POI Loader." I assumed this was going to tell me why I don't see any POI files that have been loaded by POI Loader. However, it should be renamed "When choosing a Source within POI Loader, why can I not see any of my POI files?"
Thank you for considering these changes. I believe they will result in fewer frustrated newcomers, and very possibly, fewer frustrated oldtimers.
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Great suggestions
I believe our Miss Poi is out of town until next week.. So It will probably have to wait for her return, unless Jon considers it a dire emergency...
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Great idea
Yes I too have tried to find out info on specific task and ended up asking for help ,,which is great but it would be easier to have a better how to
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I was surprised that I couldn't find a forum for site related issues, but, Miss POI, if I overlooked it, please move this there.
I am constantly surprised that probably once a day somebody comes to the site and immediately loads POI and then realizes they have no idea where to look for them. I just went to the Getting Started tab and chose "Garmin - Loading POI files with POI Loader." The final bullet instruction is "follow the on-screen prompts (default choices should work just fine), and POI Loader will transfer the locations to your GPS." No mention of where they show up. I went on to look under FAQ's and thought I'd found it there, but not so (see later suggestion).
I'd like to recommend the following additional bullet under Garmin - Loading POI files with POI Loader": POI Loader will compile all the POI files that exist on your computer under the Source folder (including one level of subfolders) into a single file on the gps --\Garmin\POI\POI.gpi . This file will contain any custom icons or custom audio alerts you may have added. You can see all of the newly added custom POI locations under WhereTo/Extras/Custom-POIs (menu names may differ slightly for some models). Your custom POIs are totally separate from the built-in POIs and cannot be found by searching the built-in POIs.
Finally, I'd like to recommend a new title for the FAQ now labeled "How come I don't see any POI files from POI Loader." I assumed this was going to tell me why I don't see any POI files that have been loaded by POI Loader. However, it should be renamed "When choosing a Source within POI Loader, why can I not see any of my POI files?"
Thank you for considering these changes. I believe they will result in fewer frustrated newcomers, and very possibly, fewer frustrated oldtimers.
Miss POI?
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.
Sorry, this slipped through
Sorry, this slipped through the cracks. I will get this resolved.
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Those are now up and linked to the FAQ areas. See links at the first post. Let me know if you want any changes made to the text.
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