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Trouble creating files

 
Tue, 01/04/2011 - 8:56am

I created a POI file using MapSource then converted to a csv file. I tried to use it on my Garmin but will not navigate to the POI. Shows the POI but will not allow me to "GO"
Any suggestions?
Thanks

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Garmin RV760LMT with BC20 camera, Garmin Montana 610
Tue, 01/04/2011 - 11:04am

Can you post one line of

Can you post one line of your csv file?To see how it is set up.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Tue, 01/04/2011 - 1:38pm

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Also, I am wondering why not just use the GPX file from MapSource rather than converting it to CSV?

Tue, 01/04/2011 - 3:23pm

Files

I was able to do a single line fine, convert then upload to my GPS. I tried both formats and had trouble when doing multiple lines. I'm also having some trouble converting csv to gpx. 80-90% work fine. Unfortunately I deleted my file and can’t send an example.
I'll keep playing as I get time.

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Garmin RV760LMT with BC20 camera, Garmin Montana 610
Tue, 01/04/2011 - 5:11pm

You may want to use Extra

You may want to use Extra Poi Editor. You can download Extra Poi Editor (not for Mac at this time) at http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/Extra_POI_Editor . When you download the program if you get message about OCX file missing scroll down on the main page and under troubleshooting you will find the Extra Poi Editor Installer that you will need to download. Once installation is completed you will need to set up the preferences you want first. Under options click on preferences. For example using ft for input. Under units you will see editor, select Imperial/US. For Field Read and Field save select Metric. After setting your preferences click on file and click open to select from your computer the file you want csv or gpx.You have various options to save the file including csv and gpx.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Tue, 01/04/2011 - 8:42pm

Thanks

Thanks very much I'll give it a try.

charlesd45 wrote:

You may want to use Extra Poi Editor. You can download Extra Poi Editor (not for Mac at this time) at http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/Extra_POI_Editor . When you download the program if you get message about OCX file missing scroll down on the main page and under troubleshooting you will find the Extra Poi Editor Installer that you will need to download. Once installation is completed you will need to set up the preferences you want first. Under options click on preferences. For example using ft for input. Under units you will see editor, select Imperial/US. For Field Read and Field save select Metric. After setting your preferences click on file and click open to select from your computer the file you want csv or gpx.You have various options to save the file including csv and gpx.

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Garmin RV760LMT with BC20 camera, Garmin Montana 610