How To Alphabetize My Custom POIs

 

I just used POI Loader to add Custom POIs to my Nuvi 3590. I didnt' add them alphabetically assuming (I know, I know) the Nuvi would do that. I find them all on the Nuvi but they are in random order. Can I alpha order them or must I delete them all and reinstall in alpha order? Thanks!

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The first link makes sure the settings on your computer are such that you can do more advanced POI loading.
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/30393

The next link helps you make a backup of your GPS by attaching it to your computer. (NEVER do anything to your GPS until you have a backup). It also assures that you put your (newer) unit into a state where you can see all of the folders there.
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/30394

Now - many of us will be quick to suggest that you not use your email as a "User Name". I set you up to be spammed by bots that troll the net. Go change it now.

Alphabetize

You should read
Using POI Loader to Put POI Files on a Garmin GPS {G}

If you ran POI Loader on a "Folder" that had a number of custom POI files included (of the .csv and/or .gpx types), then these custom POI files would appear on the unit in the order that they appeared alphabetically in the folder to which POI Loader was pointed.

So - It sounds like you ran POI Loader several times. In this case, the custom POI files will be in order by the timestamp of the .gpi file that POI Loader created.

Alternatively it may be that you are looking at a particular custom POI file and are seeing (up to 50) locations which are arranged in "as the crow flies" distance from your unit.

Thanks for the tips but I

Thanks for the tips but I dont see any way to change my user name other than to reregister. Snd wouldn't tht require I use a different new email address. Also, when I go to LEARN, I see an option under How To Download A POI File....Create a New User Name....GREAT except when I click here I'm told I don't have access. ??? What's up?

are you logged in?

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Change user ID.

TRADEWINDS wrote:

Thanks for the tips but I dont see any way to change my user name other than to reregister. Snd wouldn't tht require I use a different new email address. Also, when I go to LEARN, I see an option under How To Download A POI File....Create a New User Name....GREAT except when I click here I'm told I don't have access. ??? What's up?

You will probably need to contact GlobeTurtle or JM with a private message to change your user ID. Click on the "Search" button, then click on "Users", type in "GlobeTurtle", click "Search", then click on her User name. Finally, click on "Contact" and you can send a message asking to have your ID changed.

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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

Ditto that

alandb wrote:
TRADEWINDS wrote:

Thanks for the tips but I dont see any way to change my user name other than to reregister. Snd wouldn't tht require I use a different new email address. Also, when I go to LEARN, I see an option under How To Download A POI File....Create a New User Name....GREAT except when I click here I'm told I don't have access. ??? What's up?

You will probably need to contact GlobeTurtle or JM with a private message to change your user ID. Click on the "Search" button, then click on "Users", type in "GlobeTurtle", click "Search", then click on her User name. Finally, click on "Contact" and you can send a message asking to have your ID changed.

After I first signed up I felt I needed a better screen name than the one I had hastily come up with and the moderators were responsive and changed it to the one I wanted.

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When you quoted the post

The new user's email is in the last two post when they quoted the post.

Maybe Angela will see it and delete it.

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

user name

mgarledge wrote:

The new user's email is in the last two post when they quoted the post.

Maybe Angela will see it and delete it.

Fixed it.

- Jonathan

Thanks Jonathan

Thanks for fixing it Jonathan ... I should have known better than to quote a user who wanted his ID changed.

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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