BMP file doesn't transfer from computer to GPS unit.
Sat, 07/04/2009 - 9:30am
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16 years
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I downloaded a file I named Walmart.CSV along with an icon which I named Walmart.Bmp, both downloaded from this site into a common folder.
Using POI loader I then downloaded the contents to my NUVI 660. (Or at least thought I did.)
The Walmart list arrived okay but the icons do not appear.
Where am I going wrong?
Thank you in advance.
Jim
Are you near a Wal-Mart?
Are you near a Wal-Mart and is your unit set to an approximate 300 foot distance?
The icon file is included in the GPI file and does not appear in the unit.
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BMP file doesn't transfer from computer to GPS unit.
You may also need to adjust your zoom settings so that the icons are displayed.
Check the filenames and extensions
For good measure, try renaming the file names and extensions using only lowercase letters. maybe there's something POI loader doesn't like about the filenames.
Icons
I tried all of these suggestions and still no icons
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The biggest problems with
The biggest problems with the alerts and icons not working are the files not being named the same except for extensions and having double extensions. Double-check each of them. The best way to prevent double extensions is to go to your folder options in the control panel and click view then find hide extensions for known file types and remove the check mark. Click ok.
Walmart.csv
Walmart.bmp
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Have you zoomed into the
Have you zoomed into the 300/200 ft scale? Have you routed to any of them yet?
Nuvi 3790LMT, Nuvi 760 Lifetime map, Lifetime NavTraffic, Garmin E-Trex Legend Just because "Everyone" drives badly does not mean you have to.
Maybe you DON'T have to zoom-in to see Custom POIs
You might find this article of interest.
THE POI'S THE THING - Seeing Custom POIs At Various Zooms -- Yes You Can!
It can be found on the
GARMIN NUVI TRICKS, TIPS, WORK AROUNDS, HINTS, SECRETS AND IDEAS Web site.
Look for it on Page 5 of the Custom POI section
'Act III' may be of particular interest.
Gary Hayman
Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Prev.GPSs: Drive61 LM, nuvi 3790LMT, 755T & 650, GPSIII+, SP 2610, 250W; Magellan 2200T; Originator of GARMIN NUVI TRICKS, TIPS, WORKAROUNDS, HINTS, SECRETS & IDEAS http://bit.ly/GARMIN-TNT
Gary is one of our heros
Gary is one of our heros around here!
Nuvi 3790LMT, Nuvi 760 Lifetime map, Lifetime NavTraffic, Garmin E-Trex Legend Just because "Everyone" drives badly does not mean you have to.
Still no icons, not in the
Still no icons, not in the area of garmin where you would look for the icon file and not when I boot up Garmin.
www.JimandJoan.blogspot.com
u zoom
Did you zoom in on your Nuvi. You have to do this even when sucessful to see the icon at street level
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Still no icons, not in the area of garmin where you would look for the icon file and not when I boot up Garmin.
You won't see an icon file on the gps -- the icons are within the gpi file. Just try this; pick a location under Extras/Custom-POIs and then choose "Show Map" instead of "Go". Tell us whether the icon is the default grey dot, or your custom icon.
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.