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Finally, transfer CSV , OV2 files to BaseCamp via GPX format

 
Thu, 01/17/2013 - 10:51pm

Shouted Yahoo!!!!

Finally I figured out how to get the CSV files to Basecamp....and the map to show the POIs.

I tried MyPOI Manager, POI Edit, POI Loader and GPSBabel to no avail... I could get the data to transfer but NO Map to show...

Then I downloaded from POI Factory the Tom Tom .0v2 download instead of CSV format.

Used GPSBabel and it was a snap...complete with POI showing on my Map in BaseCamp.

Being a "ole farm boy" and graduated at the top of my class in the school of "trial and error" I finally got it.

Hope this helps someone.....

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DGN MTF, IBA, MOA, BMW 1200GSA My picture...I was doing a charity ride in Georgia, got my picture with my bike and mural required...then a nice lady ask if she could take my picture...I agreed...when I downloaded this is what I got... just call me M
Thu, 01/17/2013 - 11:34pm

OK

That means you converted a CSV to OV2 which was converted to GPX and then imported to Base Camp. Right?

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Fri, 01/18/2013 - 1:47am

Convert OV2 to GPX

I downloaded a OV2 file (Tom Tom)then used GPS Babel to convert that downloaded file to GPX format...

Then open BaseCamp and imported the GPX file to the proper list.

Process is quick....

In regard to CSV files, I was able to tranfer to BaseCamp the POI in GPX format...but never could get the MAP to appear.

Bottom line... use OV2 download, convert to GPX, Import that GPX to BaseCamp List file.

Sorry if I over explained.

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DGN MTF, IBA, MOA, BMW 1200GSA My picture...I was doing a charity ride in Georgia, got my picture with my bike and mural required...then a nice lady ask if she could take my picture...I agreed...when I downloaded this is what I got... just call me M
Fri, 01/18/2013 - 10:53am

CSV files

I haven't had any problems importing a CSV file into BaseCamp and displaying them on a map. What problem were you having?

(Yes, I know that the original problem was getting OV2s into BaseCamp.)

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Kenwood DNX710EX (powered by Garmin) Garmin eTrex 20 Florida Trailheads POI File
Fri, 01/18/2013 - 8:59pm

No Map Display

I could get the CSV POI to import to BaseCamp using the mentioned programs...but never could get the map to display..POI where on blank screen...

However now with GPSBabel and downloading the OV2 format no problem.

So I am happy! So much so I donated to GPSBabel.....

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DGN MTF, IBA, MOA, BMW 1200GSA My picture...I was doing a charity ride in Georgia, got my picture with my bike and mural required...then a nice lady ask if she could take my picture...I agreed...when I downloaded this is what I got... just call me M