Red Light & Speed Cameras poi

 

sorry for my bad english, my question is

where is de poi file Red Light & Speed Cameras ?

i dont find in poi files, not to with searsh name , in past i saw it, not now
thanks

Does this link work?

This may take you there:

http://www.poi-factory.com/poifiles/us/red-light-cameras

There is a fee you will need to pay before being able to download the two files.

red lignt and speed camera

CraigW wrote:

This may take you there:

http://www.poi-factory.com/poifiles/us/red-light-cameras

There is a fee you will need to pay before being able to download the two files.

Curious in last time, all POI was free here?

If i want all Mcdo is free et speedtrap /redlight $$$
i am realy surprise! And long time i give the POI FACTORY name at some other guy!

Windmills and stars

quebec001 wrote:
CraigW wrote:

This may take you there:

http://www.poi-factory.com/poifiles/us/red-light-cameras

There is a fee you will need to pay before being able to download the two files.

Curious in last time, all POI was free here?

If i want all Mcdo is free et speedtrap /redlight $$$
i am realy surprise! And long time i give the POI FACTORY name at some other guy!

The speed and redlight cameras are free to download when you achieve active user or general maintainer status. Without one of these there's a US$5/$20 fee for a month/year's access to these two files. All other POI files on this site are free. If you received the speed/redlight files at no cost in the past, you either had your windmill or two-stars:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/6660

RLC and speed files

While POI files may be FREE, to be able to download RLC and/or Speed camera files you either have to have certain credits on this forum or you can purchase them if you DO NOT have those credits on POI factory.

Just looking at your handle you do not have the qualifying credits on POI factory even though you may have been a member for 6 years and have told a friend about POI factory.

Craig I did not know you are a COW !!!
Congrats to you!

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Nuvi 2797LMT, DriveSmart 50 LMT-HD, Using Windows 10. DashCam A108C with GPS.

The herd

Melaqueman wrote:

Craig I did not know you are a COW !!!
Congrats to you!

The herd (plus honorables) is quite large this week.

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/43222

Windmills and stars

yes i am not here all time so:

I have only rarely need POI, I do it for someone helped, I dont have just one forum, it has become hard to be active 100% of all forum, myself faces of another forum gps, files like trakmap topo quebec v4 of the few things I do not think you would accept this kind of sharing here!

Even though I've been here since 6 I am not active but I, have probably contributed to make your videos more than one, "but it gives no stars and that's cow"
I do not speak good English so more difficiel to be active!
In short, if as you say red light and speed cam poi would be free if the file is not old, so if it is old, it is no longer pertinant POI for me!

You can have a windmill

quebec001 wrote:

yes i am not here all time so:

I have only rarely need POI, I do it for someone helped, I dont have just one forum, it has become hard to be active 100% of all forum, myself faces of another forum gps, files like trakmap topo quebec v4 of the few things I do not think you would accept this kind of sharing here!

Even though I've been here since 6 I am not active but I, have probably contributed to make your videos more than one, "but it gives no stars and that's cow"
I do not speak good English so more difficiel to be active!
In short, if as you say red light and speed cam poi would be free if the file is not old, so if it is old, it is no longer pertinant POI for me!

You can have a windmill in a month or less by posting a message each week:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/262

You've already posted this week, so just do it again in the next few weeks and you'll have free access to the files. The windmill and chit chat threads can be a place to post your message:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/43135

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/43268

You can have a windmill

Thanks for info, except that many people talk about nothing and say they are stars, thank you for the info,

thanks i try it

Superfluous posting

At the risk of getting flamed, I kind of have to agree with Quebec001. I haven’t been active for a few weeks just because; I have had nothing to say or contribute until now. So why should I post gibberish? I find that this mandatory process (in order to d/l one of the most coveted POIs) causes people to post superfluous topics and/or responses.

Now I know I will get flamed but I’m almost at the point of just paying the 20.00 per year (which by the way I feel is worth the contribution for this great file to this really good forum) and saying “thank God , I don’t have to post this week.”

Also, I was tempted to save this post for next week (since I already posted this week) so I would have something next week to post wink now I have to think of something new next week. I think people that contribute POIs to this site should get a “pass”. If I’m going to take, then I should give. Why force people to post weekly? Even though people do get a bit of a grace period because you need 3 active weeks. Take a look at the quality of the content. IMHO (and I sincerely mean that), some of it just seems like people posting only to make they’re weekly quota.

Okay let the flaming begin :>

Small price to pay

It's a small price to pay to download just two of the thousands of POI files here.

You can download FOR FREE thousands of POI files. There are only two that aren't free.

Post or pay.

Simple.

And yes, this post will satisfy my post for the week.

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Garmin 205, 260W, 1450LMT, 2460LMT, HEREwego for iPhone ... all still mapping strong.

you're right

smile you're right of course and the rules are the rules. I knew the rules when I signed up and accepted them but didn't realize till now how much work it would be smile

Should have saved this for next week. Damn.

smile

Good Thought

jmvamosy wrote:

... I think people that contribute POIs to this site should get a “pass”. If I’m going to take, then I should give. Why force people to post weekly? Even though people do get a bit of a grace period because you need 3 active weeks. Take a look at the quality of the content. IMHO (and I sincerely mean that), some of it just seems like people posting only to make they’re weekly quota.

...

The criteria for being an "active" member might well be expanded to include contributing (and subsequent updating) of POI files or FAQs within the last 6 - 9 months.

That's what the "Chit-Chat" threads are for

Keeping that windmill spinning.

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Striving to make the NYC Metro area project the best.

Yep...

camerabob wrote:

Keeping that windmill spinning.

Your So right about that!!

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Bobkz - Garmin Nuvi 3597LMTHD/2455LMT/C530/C580- "Pain Is Fear Leaving The Body - Semper Fidelis"

Uploading POI files doesn't count?

Maybe I shouldn't be in such a hurry to get my H-D Dealers.gpx updated here if it doesn't count. I don't have time for superfluous posting.

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Zumo 550 & Zumo 665 My alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.

I hear ya

maybe I'll just pay the 20.00 per year and just enjoy all the other free POIs... I would never deny it's worth the 20.

But it's good to know about the chit chat area in any case. But do you agree or disagree about the unnecessary posting? in order to just make the quota? because in truth that's what it is.

I've never posted there

There's usually someone I can lend some pertinent information to each week.

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Striving to make the NYC Metro area project the best.

Flame?

Flame what? I couldn't agree with you more. But to be honest I had a few legit questions answered here lately. The guys here who replied are great.

I must agree

People here are great. Even if they are just checking in.

Ditto

There is so much information on this forum that I think the combined knowledge is far better than you get from Garmin!

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Nuvi 2797LMT, DriveSmart 50 LMT-HD, Using Windows 10. DashCam A108C with GPS.

can't argue with your points

I can't argue with your points because you all have stated facts, however, I feel like the constant need to "check-in" and get the credit for checking in can be a nuisance.

I realize they're doing this so that this site doesn't go stale but I think maybe the people that contribute POIs should get something a little extra? maybe more time instead of the what? three weeks to post something? many times I just don't have anything to post.

I only use the GPS on weekends because during the week I use mass transportation (maybe like many on here); and on those weekends I stay very local.

So more often then not, I have nothing to say other than work crap. Maybe I'll start using the chit chat forum and say "have a great week all!" and get my credit. if that's the case, then what's the point?

I think "they" need to rethink their process... that's all I'm trying to say; albeit maybe not very well.

Think of the webmasters' expenses!

Another point that is rarely brought up.

The webmasters who started this website are still the same.

Instead of selling out ... or constantly asking for "donations" ... they have continued to invest their time and money into maintaining the site.

There are no obnoxious ads or "wait times" before we can access or download POI files.

So, as best I can tell, their only source of revenue is the few folks who do pay the $20. And I stress the word "few."

There is no such thing as a free lunch folks ... and from my standpoint, this website is just a "labor of love" for the webmasters.

But we can't forget or downplay the fact that there are expenses to running a website.

As others have said, the depth of knowledge and experience of folks who frequent this site is absolutely amazing.

I'm shocked that some of you feel so "put out" with the simple request that we either participate or pay to download 2 POI files out of 1,000's of POI files here.

POI Factory has been part of my everyday life for more than 7 years ... I check in every day, even if I don't post.

I'm addicted to downloading the POI updates.

If you feel it is so unreasonable to post or pay for 2 files ... well, to put it bluntly, quit logging on.

Don't bite the hand that feeds all of us this wonderful website.

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Garmin 205, 260W, 1450LMT, 2460LMT, HEREwego for iPhone ... all still mapping strong.

For some of us

jmvamosy wrote:

I can't argue with your points because you all have stated facts, however, I feel like the constant need to "check-in" and get the credit for checking in can be a nuisance.

I realize they're doing this so that this site doesn't go stale but I think maybe the people that contribute POIs should get something a little extra? maybe more time instead of the what? three weeks to post something? many times I just don't have anything to post.

I only use the GPS on weekends because during the week I use mass transportation (maybe like many on here); and on those weekends I stay very local.

So more often then not, I have nothing to say other than work crap. Maybe I'll start using the chit chat forum and say "have a great week all!" and get my credit. if that's the case, then what's the point?

I think "they" need to rethink their process... that's all I'm trying to say; albeit maybe not very well.

For some of us this has become our home. We can come here for help on problems with our GPS, Cell Phone, Tablets or just about anything that needs information or support to do with our units.

Then there is another side to this site. We are a family now. I have been here over 5 years and there are a lot that have been here a lot longer.

This site offers an Open Talk to ask the people about anything. For instance if you are going to buy a tablet (as I did) and don't know what one to buy this site has members that are very knowledgeable about things like this and are willing to share their knowledge, and there are several that if they don't know they will research it. This way you have more input on what you need to know than only what you can find.

The above is just one sample of what this site is about.

But, as I said, after awhile it becomes part of your family and you want to check in on them, or that is what it is to me.
Mary

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Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)

only stating an alternative view

I understand what you are saying and don't disagree completely. I also don't understand how me posting something every what three weeks supports the webmasters of this site? What would support the webmasters of this site would be actual greenbacks, and I wasn’t saying give me access to those two POIs for nothing.

I was trying to say, there needs or should be a different “reward” for people that post POIs and those who only post “hellos” or some other superfluous post. If this is being misconstrued to something other than that, then my apologies for the confusion.

I also understand that many of you have been here for years and you do see the other members as “family” and I wouldn’t dare take that away from you nor do I have desire to attempt to. But if people can’t take another person’s opinion (which I thought was being reasonably portrayed), then once again, my apologies for posting my thoughts. I also believe I have repeatedly mentioned in my previous posts what I think of this site but to reiterate incase people have forgotten; I like the site very much. I love to lurk around. I also love to post POIs of somewhat value when able. I love to be able to download updates when possible as well; and see much value of this site. I just thought there should be some sort of change.

When I 1st came to this site over 7yrs ago...

jmvamosy wrote:

I can't argue with your points because you all have stated facts, however, I feel like the constant need to "check-in" and get the credit for checking in can be a nuisance.

I realize they're doing this so that this site doesn't go stale but I think maybe the people that contribute POIs should get something a little extra? maybe more time instead of the what? three weeks to post something? many times I just don't have anything to post.

I only use the GPS on weekends because during the week I use mass transportation (maybe like many on here); and on those weekends I stay very local.

So more often then not, I have nothing to say other than work crap. Maybe I'll start using the chit chat forum and say "have a great week all!" and get my credit. if that's the case, then what's the point?

I think "they" need to rethink their process... that's all I'm trying to say; albeit maybe not very well.

We only had the Windmill (active member) then after awhile the site created a Stars Program (general maintainer) which is what you are talking about I belive.

Looking at your badges, you do not have the windmill but still have the Stars.. i bet you can still download the redlights even tho you do not have the Active Member icon.

For more information about General Maintainer goto:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/16197

Hope this helps...

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Bobkz - Garmin Nuvi 3597LMTHD/2455LMT/C530/C580- "Pain Is Fear Leaving The Body - Semper Fidelis"

All OK for you

"Stars will have free access to the enforcement camera files. So once you’re well established on the site, you can be away for a longer period of time and still keep the same privileges as an active user."

This is from bobkz above link.

I think this may be what you were complaining about.

And, it is ok to complain. It gives us a reason to let you and others know our side also.

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Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)

Good suggestions.

jmvamosy wrote:

I understand what you are saying and don't disagree completely. I also don't understand how me posting something every what three weeks supports the webmasters of this site? What would support the webmasters of this site would be actual greenbacks, and I wasn’t saying give me access to those two POIs for nothing.

I was trying to say, there needs or should be a different “reward” for people that post POIs and those who only post “hellos” or some other superfluous post. If this is being misconstrued to something other than that, then my apologies for the confusion.

I also understand that many of you have been here for years and you do see the other members as “family” and I wouldn’t dare take that away from you nor do I have desire to attempt to. But if people can’t take another person’s opinion (which I thought was being reasonably portrayed), then once again, my apologies for posting my thoughts. I also believe I have repeatedly mentioned in my previous posts what I think of this site but to reiterate incase people have forgotten; I like the site very much. I love to lurk around. I also love to post POIs of somewhat value when able. I love to be able to download updates when possible as well; and see much value of this site. I just thought there should be some sort of change.

I think you made some good points.Some the site should consider.It has always been the policy of this site that anyone can express their opinion.If it meets the guidelines set forth by POI Factory.It is a family here and you are now one of them.So keep the opinions coming.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

fair enough

Fair enough and thanks for the clarification. it's much appreciated; it truly is. I should have known better to come to someone else’s defense but it kind of started to make me think.

Bobkz - And by the way, you are correct. Even though I “lost” my windmills, I still am able to download the two POIs. Good to know. I won’t feel the “pressure” to post something every week 

Ads

cbwatts wrote:

...So, as best I can tell, their only source of revenue is the few folks who do pay the $20...

I admit I had thought for a long time the same as you, but that's because I always use the site logged into my account.

If I log out of my POI Factory account, and also tell my browser to Unblock Content (my security settings normally block certain content), ads do appear on this site and I expect it is a source of revenue, possibly larger than from $5/$20 redlight/speed access fees from new users. If I remember correctly, the question has come up before and I think it was Miss POI who stated that most of the site's revenue came from ads.

never saw that

Interesting, I never saw ads on this site. maybe I should count my blessings.

!

jmvamosy wrote:

Interesting, I never saw ads on this site. maybe I should count my blessings.

Just don't log out twisted

Interesting. I tried and failed to find the thread discussing ads and site revenue, but I did come across a historical note from Miss POI. Up until mid 2007, the paid access to redlight/speed files here was only the $5/month option. The $20 annual fee option was added in mid-2007.

20.00 per month

I'll take the 20.00 annual fee smile

Well said

cbwatts wrote:

Another point that is rarely brought up.
The webmasters who started this website are still the same.
Instead of selling out ... or constantly asking for "donations" ... they have continued to invest their time and money into maintaining the site.
There are no obnoxious ads or "wait times" before we can access or download POI files.
So, as best I can tell, their only source of revenue is the few folks who do pay the $20. And I stress the word "few."
There is no such thing as a free lunch folks ... and from my standpoint, this website is just a "labor of love" for the webmasters.
But we can't forget or downplay the fact that there are expenses to running a website.
As others have said, the depth of knowledge and experience of folks who frequent this site is absolutely amazing.
I'm shocked that some of you feel so "put out" with the simple request that we either participate or pay to download 2 POI files out of 1,000's of POI files here.
POI Factory has been part of my everyday life for more than 7 years ... I check in every day, even if I don't post.
I'm addicted to downloading the POI updates.
If you feel it is so unreasonable to post or pay for 2 files ... well, to put it bluntly, quit logging on.
Don't bite the hand that feeds all of us this wonderful website.

Well, said, cbwatts. Thanks for reminding all of us of the time, effort, and expense Jim and Co. put into this site. I know I'm guilty of taking them for granted and probably most of the rest of us are, too.

Thanks Jim, Globe Turtle, and everyone else behind the scenes who keep this site running so well.

Phil

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"No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won't make it worse."

I second both

I second both comments....well said.

Helping out

camerabob wrote:

There's usually someone I can lend some pertinent information to each week.

I find there is something that I can contribute that helps someone every week...that is why I came here. Not for the red light cams, but because I needed help. I have been repaying that since I got my help.

jmvamosy your prayers have been answered

jmvamosy wrote:

I think people that contribute POIs to this site should get a “pass”. If I’m going to take, then I should give.

To become an active member in order to download the RLC & Speed camera files you can either post OR upload a POI file. http://www.poi-factory.com/node/262

Mahoney a former COY and active member of the community rarely posts but has access to all the files because he uploads/ updates files on a weekly basis. http://www.poi-factory.com/user/7253

Now you know how to get a “pass” without ever posting smile

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Nüvi 255WT with nüMaps Lifetime North America born on 602117815 / Nüvi 3597LMTHD born on 805972514 / I love Friday’s except when I’m on holidays ~ canuk

COW

If you dont like to post an irrelevant comment in the general talk thread just to keep your windmill, you can always post your congratulations to this weeks contributor of the week. That will get your windmill, and the COW will appreciate the recognition.

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

Red Light &Speed Camera POI

I recently paid the small fee and downloaded the Red Light & Speed camera poi s . they are in csv files.
I would like them to give me an audible alert on my Garmin GPS. older Garmin 265 .
Can I download in this format or do I have to convert the files?
thanks

Camera Alerts

@B_Potsy

I sent instructions to you email. If you need any additional assistance, I'm happy to help.

Jonathan

Welcome

B_Potsy wrote:

I recently paid the small fee and downloaded the Red Light & Speed camera poi s . they are in csv files.
I would like them to give me an audible alert on my Garmin GPS. older Garmin 265 .
Can I download in this format or do I have to convert the files?
thanks

Welcome, first poster to The Factory. If JM's advice needs amplification, shout back on the forum and we here will try to help.

rules

jmvamosy wrote:

smile you're right of course and the rules are the rules. I knew the rules when I signed up and accepted them but didn't realize till now how much work it would be smile

Should have saved this for next week. Damn.

smile

sorry but in past this rule not exist

I must agree

jmvamosy wrote:

I can't argue with your points because you all have stated facts, however, I feel like the constant need to "check-in" and get the credit for checking in can be a nuisance.

I realize they're doing this so that this site doesn't go stale but I think maybe the people that contribute POIs should get something a little extra? maybe more time instead of the what? three weeks to post something? many times I just don't have anything to post.

I only use the GPS on weekends because during the week I use mass transportation (maybe like many on here); and on those weekends I stay very local.

So more often then not, I have nothing to say other than work crap. Maybe I'll start using the chit chat forum and say "have a great week all!" and get my credit. if that's the case, then what's the point?

I think "they" need to rethink their process... that's all I'm trying to say; albeit maybe not very well.

I must agree, "this day is more cold......

so :
we are not all subject matter expert, and therefore more complicated to post every day against me by I am more specialized in the obscure world ex: cyclops unlocked file ...., but it is not premis here, I will try to post time other but I do not want to talk too just good weather, and english is not my first language, is hard

Audible alerts for Speed and traffic camera's

Thanks for the email JM . Also for the comment CraigW.
Before I updated my. Maps I had audible "ding" when I entered a speed zone or trFfic light. Of coarse I lost that info. During the update.
Can you explain in simple terms what I need to do.
All my alerts are in csv files . With that I don t get a audible "ding" just a visual warning.
To get the audible "ding" or other sound I have to change each alert in the file to mp3 to get the ding?
Just need clarification before I change the file as I'm not sure what I'm doing..

Thanks again for your help

Redlight and speed audio/visual alerts

B_Potsy wrote:

Thanks for the email JM . Also for the comment CraigW.
Before I updated my. Maps I had audible "ding" when I entered a speed zone or trFfic light. Of coarse I lost that info. During the update.
Can you explain in simple terms what I need to do.
All my alerts are in csv files . With that I don t get a audible "ding" just a visual warning.
To get the audible "ding" or other sound I have to change each alert in the file to mp3 to get the ding?
Just need clarification before I change the file as I'm not sure what I'm doing..

Thanks again for your help

I'm assuming you're using the redlight and speed camera POI files from here at The Factory and that you're using Garmin's POI Loader software to install the files to your nuvi 265W. I'm also assuming that until you first installed The Factory's redlight and speed cameras POI files that you never had a speed or redlight alert—is this correct? If you did have alerts before first installing the redlight and speed cameras files, then you may have the Garmin trial version of their Safety Cameras files which had been giving you alerts with icons and audio. If you did have redlight/speed alerts before first installing the redlight and speed cameras files from here at The Factory, let us know.

The one worry I have in reading your message is that you write that you had—then lost—your redlight/speed camera alert "ding" when you updated your map. A map update should not have removed the ding when you got an alert.

Different nuvis respond differently to this, but I think your 265W will work this way: when you've loaded your Redlight and speed cameras files with custom audio and icons, tap Whereto, then tap Extras, then tap Custom POIs, then tap Redlight Cameras, then tap a specific redlight camera location which should bring you to a screen with a big green GO button. Don't tap the GO, but look for a Play Audio button. Is it there? If you tap it, what happens? If you tap Show Map, do you see an icon or black dot at the location of the redlight camera?

Here is your owners manual:

http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/2675_OwnersManual.pdf

See page 37 to make sure you have Proximity Points enabled on your nuvi.

Are you using a mac or PC to install the files with Garmin's POI Loader software to your 265W? If a PC, you may have an issue with double extensions. Here's how to check and resolve this:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/41143#alerts

Your nuvi 265W can not use mp3 files for audio. It requires wav files. And if using a PC, to be able to install wav files, you need the proper older version of sox.exe installed to the proper location on your computer. Besides a missing sox.exe or trying to use mp3 files for custom audio, another issue is file naming. If the speed camera csv file, for instance, has a filename of Speed-Cameras.csv, then your wav audio file must be named Speed-Cameras.wav (and the icon Speed-Cameras.bmp). Simply substituting a s for an S or a _ for a - will cause the custom audio or icon to not install.

Here's how to install an icon that will appear at each redlight/speed location:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/4359

Note that the above faq talks of making your own icon. If you are downloading an icon from here at The Factory, you can skip the creation portion of the faq. Here's an example of an icon:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/23980

And this is the faq for custom audio alerts:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/25730

Remember that you must use wav files for audio rather than mp3, and if using a PC to install the files with POI Loader, you need sox.exe.

A bit overwhelming, huh? (I do fear that I have the reputation of being a bit wordy here at The Factory redface ) In any event, try loading The Factory's Speed and Redlight camera files, then drive by or simulate a route past one of these locations. If you are not seeing an icon or hearing the custom audio, describe to us what you do see and hear; e.g., do you get an alert; do you see an icon or a black dot, do you hear a ding or your custom audio, etc? If you stick with it, you will get the custom audio and icons to appear on your nuvi with the files offered here at The Factory.

Ok, there is something about

Ok, there is something about this thread that is rubbing me the wrong way. When the thread started, I read it and shrugged the comments off. Even now perhaps I should just leave the thread, but I can't. What's bothering me about this thread is that some of the people on it are actively seeking to change the rules because they find those rules inconvenient for them. I'm sure that impression isn't intentional, but it's the one I'm getting from the discussion.

Now, I am not unsympathetic to the comments about posting useless drivel on these forums. I myself rarely post to either the "chit chat" or "keep your windmill alive" threads simply because I try to promote quality in my posts over quantity. I do happen to agree with the idea that in order to get something from the site, such as the RLC and speed cameras, you should be prepared to give something in return. The problem is that if the site were to, for example, enforce a rule that posters have to post a POI file before they can get access to the RLC and speed camera files, all that's happened is that the superfluous posts that appear throughout the forum will be transferred to the POI archive. So instead of seeing posts saying "Have a great week," you'll instead have POI files with one POI in them, with their only purpose being to maintain access to the camera files.

You're damned if you, and damned if you don't. The easiest benchmark to membership is the posting requirement, because while it may increase the signal to noise ratio of the forum, in doing so it removes the incentive to post a garbage POI and make the existing POIs more difficult to find. I'd rather skip over a bunch of useless posts than hunt for a good POI file among a stream of bad ones.

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CraigW. Thanks for the info.

CraigW. Thanks for the info. Yes the files were from POI Factory and installed with poi loader (Garmin ) and paid for a month subscription. The old files were installed approx 5 years ago from Poi Factory I believe. But not certain . They were installed on a memory card but somehow were lost when I updated my maps.
I'm not sure what format they were installed but it must have been wav.
I will have to convert the csv to wav. To get an audible alert from what I understand.
, I will look over the info that you posted.

Thanks

Almost

B_Potsy wrote:

CraigW. Thanks for the info. Yes the files were from POI Factory and installed with poi loader (Garmin ) and paid for a month subscription. The old files were installed approx 5 years ago from Poi Factory I believe. But not certain . They were installed on a memory card but somehow were lost when I updated my maps.
I'm not sure what format they were installed but it must have been wav.
I will have to convert the csv to wav. To get an audible alert from what I understand.
, I will look over the info that you posted.

Thanks

Not quite. The csv files (one for redlights and one for speed cameras) will be used unaltered exactly as they were downloaded from The POI Factory site. The csv files, if loaded with nothing extra, will give you speed and redlight alerts, but they'll show on the map as a black dot and the audio alert will be a ding. Only if you want to customize them further will you look into a custom bmp icon or a custom wav audio file.

Try just the two csv files first. Get them to load and work for you giving alerts with a ding and black dot. Only when this has been achieved should you look further into a custom icon or audio file.

So to load The Factory's speed and redlight camera files with no extras, you'll have just the two csv files to install with POI Loader. To add both custom icons and custom audio alerts to both files, you'll have six files (the two csv, two bmp, and two wav) to be installed to your nuvi with POI Loader.

Good luck.

PS—if you had a different nuvi GPS five years ago, you may well have been able to use mp3 audio files. The mp3 ability was lost somewhere after the nuvi 8xx series, maybe with the 1xxx series.

enabling dings

In order to get the files to "Ding" one of two things must happen.

1. Use the Keywords
2. Set a proximity or speed for the file.

For the keywords, open POI Loader and then help. Lots of useful information is displayed that doesn't need repeating ad infinitum here in the forum.

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Automatic?

Box Car wrote:

In order to get the files to "Ding" one of two things must happen.

1. Use the Keywords
2. Set a proximity or speed for the file.

For the keywords, open POI Loader and then help. Lots of useful information is displayed that doesn't need repeating ad infinitum here in the forum.

These are enabled without extra effort for The Factory's Speed and Redlight POI files, right? (Just checking since I expect I've always used them with a custom icon and audio file...)

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CraigW wrote:
Box Car wrote:

In order to get the files to "Ding" one of two things must happen.

1. Use the Keywords
2. Set a proximity or speed for the file.

For the keywords, open POI Loader and then help. Lots of useful information is displayed that doesn't need repeating ad infinitum here in the forum.

These are enabled without extra effort for The Factory's Speed and Redlight POI files, right? (Just checking since I expect I've always used them with a custom icon and audio file...)

That is correct. The keywords come with the file and the proximity is set by POI Loader in auto or the user in manual. The speed is inside each POI in the speed file.

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