Redlight Icon

Have you tried to remove the battery or hold the off switch in the off position for 10 seconds to clear the memory before changes will take effect?This has been reported in the past.

When you download the icon and sound files, you will have to change the names of those files to exactly match the redlight file except for the extension.

Example:

My_redlight.csv (the redlight file)
My_redlight.bmp (the icon)
My_redlight.mp3 (the sound file)

What ever your redlight file name is, the other files MUST match exactly except for the extension.

Just tried both ways and still the same.

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 and apply.This is for Windows XP.

Note if you don't have computer set to show extensions and you type the extensions along with tne name.You don't see the double extension.

If you prefer to leave setting as is just type the name in and not the extension.The extension will take care of itself.

can you please explain step by step how you are doing the entire process of uploading the POI's into your garmin?

See http://www.poi-factory.com/node/25721 for custom poi instructions.Your unit plays mp3 so ignore the wav file instructions.

I download the redlight file this site like I've done manytimes before. I also download a sound file and a icon. I then name each file the same:
Redlight_Camera.csv
Redlight_Camera.bmp
Redlight_Camera.mp3

No problem with the .CSV file, it's just .bmp and .mp3

Double check your bmp.Select one of the camera locaions on your gps.Don't touch go.Touch map at bottom and see what icon shows.

When you click on the mp3 file on your computer does it give you the voice alert?

Once you load the files you then remove the battery or hold the off switch in the off position for 10 seconds to clear the memory .You sid you tried this and didn't make any difference correct?

I just checked everything and the problem was DOUBLE EXTENSIONS. I just checked it all and everything is working like it should, thanks for all the help this would have had me up all night. Thanks again.

I had a feeling it may be the double extensions.Have no idea why Windows has it set not to show extensions.

See my FAQ on loading POIs -

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/30728

This FAQ does not include icons and sounds - just the most basic way to get going.

dobs108

...so they set everything such that Windows will work right out of the box. Who needs A/V anyway.

...so they set everything such that Windows will work right out of the box. Who needs A/V anyway. Why confuse people with 5 files named setup.... Just look at the icon. You'll know the difference. LOL