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Needing help trying to add icons to my GarminDEzl 770

 
Sun, 01/17/2016 - 12:33pm

Hey

I was wondering if someone could walk me through trying to add some icons from this site onto my GPS? OR better yet know of any youtube videos that could offer any assistance regarding this issue?

Thanks so much in advance for all your help.

- Douglas

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Sun, 01/17/2016 - 12:53pm

Try ...

... here for a start

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

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Sun, 01/17/2016 - 1:10pm

Installing icons

DouggieMac89 wrote:

Hey

I was wondering if someone could walk me through trying to add some icons from this site onto my GPS? OR better yet know of any youtube videos that could offer any assistance regarding this issue?

Thanks so much in advance for all your help.

- Douglas

Here is a video that covers installing custom pois.It does include adding the bmp(icon). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhhb5FPyLW0 other videos at http://www.poi-factory.com/node/45601

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Sun, 01/17/2016 - 1:18pm

What I do..

I make a file folder within a main POI folder for every POI file and it's icon on my computer so they're easier to keep track of them. Most icons once downloaded will have to have their name changed. POI FILE AND ICON MUST HAVE THE EXACT SAME NAME or they won't show up on your Garmin. It's really rather easy to do. I would try a few and then using the POI loader upload to your Garmin and either take a drive or simulate a drive. If you have problems or questions post them and someone will surely be able to help.

Sun, 01/17/2016 - 2:34pm

Welcome, DouggieMac89

Welcome to the site.

We usually recommend the following.

There is a "Learn" button in the upper right of this page next to "red light cameras" that takes you to a Getting Started page. It is worthwhile visiting this page.

To make navigation easy, most browsers provide the following option. When you want to follow a link - but still keep your current page open - you can hold down the "Ctrl" key as you left-click on a link. That action will open a new "Tab" in your browser up on the "Tab" bar. When you then left-click on that new "Tab", you will follow the link - leaving the "Tab" you are now reading open and available to click on and return here.

So, using the "Learn" link, you might try the "Ctrl" - left-click sequence and then return here. You can return by either "X-ing" out of the "Getting Started" page (using the "X" on the "Tab" itself) or just left-clicking on the "Tab" for the page you are on right now.

Note that the Learn Button will give you access to two valuable reference pages -
the "Index" to all of the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and the Glossary of Terms and Links.

Since you are new here, I encourage you to go through a couple of the Tutorials.

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

Let us know how we can help you enjoy your GPS.