TourGuide problems
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 6:00pm
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15 years
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Poi loader
Zumo 590, maps 2024.1, Windows 10. After a recent map update where I had to install a micro sd card my TourGuide alerts haven’t worked. I have tried all my notes from the past. I use a file name of: H-D Dealers 5-17-23.gpx, a mp3 file of TourGuide.mp3. I load manually with a 15840 ft distance (3 miles). This has allowed enough time when traveling to exit the hwy and visit a dealership for t shirts. If anyone has any help or step by step instructions I am greatly appreciative. I have drug the mp3 file into the Zumo and also the sd card. I’ve tried several different file name with and without dashes and underscores. It used to work flawlessly.
Thanks
The files need to all be
The files need to all be named TourGuide.HDdealers.gpx, TourGuide.HDdealers.mp3, TourGuide.HDdealers.bmp for example.
I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
Thank you for your quick
Thank you for your quick response. I have renamed and reloaded the .gpx & mp3 files to the unit & the sd card separately. I created and did a simulated route that would carry me into the alert area but it didn't alert. In the past even with volume muted the alerted dealers name would show on the top of the display. Thanks for your assistance.
hmm
Did you use POIloader to put the files on the device?
I'm not sure it works if you just move each file to the device.
I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
Yes, all of these files have
Yes, all of these files have to be in one folder and loaded with poi loader.
Frank DriveSmart55 37.322760, -79.511267
Yes I used Poi Loader to
Yes I used Poi Loader to install the .gpx file. I didn't see any way to move the mp3 file except drag and drop. I have even done a gps restart but still no results. Thanks for your patience.
don't drag .gpx files to the GPS or SD card
Don't drag .gpx files or .mp3 files to the Zumo or the SD card. Only use POI Loader to load POIs to the GPS.
I need help, how do I
I need help, how do I install an mp3 file? Even without the mp3 file the TourGuide alerts are not activating
pOI loader loads the .mp3 file
Yes I used Poi Loader to install the .gpx file. I didn't see any way to move the mp3 file except drag and drop. I have even done a gps restart but still no results. Thanks for your patience.
POI Loader loads the .mp3 file. It must be done at the same time as the .gpx file.
Gentlemen, I thank you for
Gentlemen,
I thank you for all your input & help. I'm going to shut everything down and reload poi loader and redo my files and start again tomorrow. I'll be back in touch. Thanks again.
FAQ by jgermann
See the TourGuide FAQ by jgermann. Page down to TourGuide alerts.
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/42425
Live and learn
Interesting. I would have guessed that a Zumo 590 can not play mp3 files, but since you've had them work before, this Zumo must still be compatible with mp3 files and not require wav audio files.
Here's an ancient FAQ describing adding audio alerts to custom POIs in Garmin devices:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/4360
Note that POILoader will take the gpx and mp3 files from your computer (plus bmp, if a custom icon is desired) and turn them into a single gpi file. Custom POIs, whether standard or TourGuide, are gpi files in the Garmin device. Do not copy gpx, mp3, or other files—like bmp and wav—directly to your Zumo.
Many thanks to each of you.
Many thanks to each of you. After a shutdown and a Zomo re-boot all worked as it should. Did several simulated routes then 5 passes by 2 different Poi's and it alerted and played the Mp3 as it should. Thanks again.
Great!
Glad to hear you got it sorted out! Thanks for the follow up.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
good!
We are happy you were able to get it working so quickly!