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gpx (neither Mac or Windows can read this file)

 
Mon, 08/29/2011 - 6:15pm

how do you change gpx to csv?? I want to download the
Truckstop/rv fuel stations and it only has gpx neither Mac or windows can read this file. We have a garmin 3790.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 6:20pm

You do not need to read it, just save it to a directory

You do not need to read it, just save it to a directory and then connect the 3790 and run POI Loader. Select the directory that you saved it in and go ahead and complete the loader steps and it will be loaded into your 3790 under extras.

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Garmin Drive Smart 55 - Samsung Note 10 Smartphone with Google Maps & HERE Apps
Mon, 08/29/2011 - 6:36pm

gpx has advantages

GPX files have advantages over CSV files. You can get more information into the file about a location, control how the information is displayed and have phone numbers your 3790 can dial using bluetooth.

As your unit doesn't use either type of file directly, it doesn't matter which you put into the folder POI Loader reads. Both are read and converted to a GPI file for use by the 3790.

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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 6:59pm

Extra POI editor should be able to do it

Most people use it for another way around, converting csv to gpx, or even gpi to directly copy into GPS without using POI Loader software.

After all, gpx is a XML file. if you change the file extension to txt, it can easily be opened by any computer.

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/31703

or

http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/Extra_POI_Editor