Conversion confusion

 

Can anyone explain when I download a POI file from here, whether it's a GPX or OV2, once I convert it to CSV using this site

http://www.gps-data-team.com/convert.php

often times the CSV file is then corrupted? For example, some GPS locations may be omitted or the text description is changed/omitted.

Sorry if this question has been asked before but I did do a search, although not a long one. Thanks for the help.

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Use Extra POI Editor to do

Use Extra POI Editor to do your conversion instead. But if you ask me why it's not working on the site you're using, I couldn't tell you with certainty. I would say it's likely the site's conversion script is bugged.

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Thanks

Strephon_Alkhalikoi wrote:

Use Extra POI Editor to do your conversion instead. But if you ask me why it's not working on the site you're using, I couldn't tell you with certainty. I would say it's likely the site's conversion script is bugged.

The POI Editor was on my "to do" list today to acquire. Looks like I'll be able to solve several problems at once with a small purchase.

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Its probably what you are trying to convert from/to.

An OV2 file is only 2 or 3 columns (I forget exactly and I know I will be corrected). A GPX file can contain a lot of information including phone for blue tooth. If the GPX file has a lot of information in it, then you will lose a lot when you convert to csv.
Is there a reason you are converting it to csv? I ask because a gpx file can be used in the garmin as is and needs no conversion.
As for cost, there is no cost for EPE (extra poi editor).

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What I'm doing

I like to convert to csv so that I can read the GPS locations and then add those locations to Google Earth.

I haven't found a way to view the coordinates of a POI location on my TomTom.

Also I may wish to download a GPX POI, convert to CSV so I can view it on my computer, then tweak it slightly before converting it to OV2 and using it in my TT.

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Thanks for the clarification

Vito wrote:

I like to convert to csv so that I can read the GPS locations and then add those locations to Google Earth.

I haven't found a way to view the coordinates of a POI location on my TomTom.

Also I may wish to download a GPX POI, convert to CSV so I can view it on my computer, then tweak it slightly before converting it to OV2 and using it in my TT.

EPE will be your best choice. You can do all the conversions you want with that program. Keep in mind that you will lose a lot of data that is in GPX as you convert to CSV. Even more will be lost when you go to OV2 for the Tom Tom. The required data (latitude and longitude) will still be there.

http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/Extra_POI_Editor

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EPE is free

EPE is free and once you get familiar with it, you will use it in place of a lot of other methods for conversion.

Extra POI Editor (EPE):
Downloading and Installing EPE {G}
Configuring EPE {G}
Building alert distances in GPX files using EPE {G}
Troubleshooting EPE - Application window does not appear {G}
Troubleshooting EPE - Run-time errors and crashes {G}

TPE - TomTom POI Editor

Vito wrote:

I like to convert to csv so that I can read the GPS locations and then add those locations to Google Earth.

I haven't found a way to view the coordinates of a POI location on my TomTom.

Also I may wish to download a GPX POI, convert to CSV so I can view it on my computer, then tweak it slightly before converting it to OV2 and using it in my TT.

Vito, you may find this useful...

http://softop.tomtomusers.com/TomPoiEdr/

  • Open and save various POI files (ov2, kml, gpx, csv, asc and txt) for TomTom, including the phonebook file (Contacts.txt, Nav 2).
  • Open and save POI files from/to new GO and VIA series (Nav 3).
  • Open the Favorites of your TomTom (MapSettings.cfg, Nav 2).
  • Add POIs to the Favorites of your TomTom (Nav 2).
  • Open Garmin POI files (gpi, not encrypted).
  • Batch convert supported file formats.
  • Batch dump screenshots and convert image formats (for testing device only, Nav 3).
  • Direct editing contents of POIs in the table (in-place editing).
  • Drag and drop POIs within the table or onto another instance of editor.
  • Copy, paste, find, replace, ..., great helpful functions.
  • Query coordinates/addresses of POIs, and vice versa.
  • Manage individual markers of POIs on maps (Google, TomTom, Yahoo!, Nokia and OpenStreetMap).
  • Route Planner based on IQ Routes™ provided by TomTom.
  • Optimize all POI data in a file (ov2) for better access performance by your TomTom.
  • No limit to the number of POIs in a file.
  • Quickly update the ephemeris file for your TomTom (QuickGPSfix, Nav 2).
  • And more...
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poi editor

That should solve your issue.