Who is the winner?? .csv or .gpx
Wed, 09/19/2007 - 4:51am
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16 years
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hellooo there...
I’m confused about the poi file format .csv and .gpx for garmin …
I know both formats used to list the poi but what is the main difference between them ??
Why to use .csv not the .gpx ?? or the other way ..
Which one is better with less error..??
If I want to go for a file with huge no. of poi which format shall I go with..??
Another question is … how can I create a poi file that allows to call directly from gps..??
Thanx
csv or gpx
hellooo there...
I’m confused about the poi file format .csv and .gpx for garmin …
I know both formats used to list the poi but what is the main difference between them ??
Why to use .csv not the .gpx ?? or the other way ..
Which one is better with less error..??
Both files are used as input files for your GPSr to create the actual file (.gpi) that the unit uses for your custom pois. They can be used interchangeably with POI Loader to create this file.
The advantage of the .csv file is it's simplicity (view and edit in Excel or any text editor). The advantage of the .gpx file is additional information and functionality. For example, if you have a GPSr with bluetooth functionality you can enter phone numbers which can be dialed from the GPSr when selecting the POI.
The .csv files are smaller, but that only affects the storage on your PC. For the same information, the resultant file created on your GPSr through POI Loader should be the same.
My suggestion to you is to do a search on this website for .csv and also for .gpx where you will find much more detailed information. Also, please read the FAQ's.
Garmin StreetPilot c530, Mapsource
This should be added to FAQ
Both files are used as input files for your GPSr to create the actual file (.gpi) that the unit uses for your custom pois. They can be used interchangeably with POI Loader to create this file.
The advantage of the .csv file is it's simplicity (view and edit in Excel or any text editor). The advantage of the .gpx file is additional information and functionality. For example, if you have a GPSr with bluetooth functionality you can enter phone numbers which can be dialed from the GPSr when selecting the POI.
The .csv files are smaller, but that only affects the storage on your PC. For the same information, the resultant file created on your GPSr through POI Loader should be the same.
My suggestion to you is to do a search on this website for .csv and also for .gpx where you will find much more detailed information. Also, please read the FAQ's.
mkahn,
Elegantly stated. Couldn't said it any better. btw, gpx also can be edited by any text editor.
Miss poi,
This should be added to FAQ.
Garmin nüvi® 660, iPhone 8gb (Technology is not the solution. It's only a tool to help you achieve it.)
cool
I have another piece that was written by you The traveler that will be combined with this one and added soon.
Thanks guys
Miss Poi
I've mentioned on another thread...
That once you master the art of .GPX files, you can create some very cool TourGuides. I'm working on one such file right now for my family vacation trip later this year.
dd
new Faq's
I have another piece that was written by you The traveler that will be combined with this one and added soon.
Thanks guys
Miss Poi
I decided to make two faq's out of the pieces that you guys gave me. Here they are:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/6203
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/6202
Miss Poi
thax
Thanx all ... that make my life much easyer ....