POI Loader Beta for Mac is a non-starter

 

Versiontracker.com lists a beta version of POI Loader for Mac that promises a more PC-equivalent version. I downloaded it but it crashed on launch for me. I'd like to hear if anyone else has any luck.

The app can be downloaded from
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32218

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

Re: POILoader beta 2.0.2.0. for the Mac...

brentrn wrote:

Versiontracker.com lists a beta version of POI Loader for Mac that promises a more PC-equivalent version. I downloaded it but it crashed on launch for me. I'd like to hear if anyone else has any luck.

The app can be downloaded from
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/32218

Hi brentrn,

Same here...

I left the following comment on the VersionTracker website...

While trying to launch the beta, I get the following dialog box:

The application POILoader quit unexpectedly

Link (dyld) error:

Library not loaded: @executable_path/../Frameworks/Xerces.framework/Versions/A/Xerces
Referenced from: /Applications/Garmin/POI Loader.app/Contents/MacOS/POI Loader
Reason: image not found

I tried launching it from the desktop, from inside my Garmin folder and also inside the POI folder. All three times I got the same dialog box.

Mac OS 10.4.9
G5 Tower 2.0Ghz Dual
2Gb RAM
Garmin Nuvi 670

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try downloading from Garmin directly

BTW - this beta version dtd 10/9 is supposed to allow the manual loading of alerts.
Changes made from version 2.0.1 to 2.0.2.0:

Added 'Manual' mode to allow the customization of speed and distance alerts on a per file basis.
Added ability to delete custom POIs from the unit.
Added support for 16-bit mono wav files. This allows the customization of the alert sound for custom POIs.
Added ability to save the custom POI file (POI.GPI) to your Mac. The user is prompted for a directory to save the file into.
Fixed issue that would duplicate all the custom POI data on the unit.

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MrKenFL- "Money can't buy you happiness .. But it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery." NUVI 260, Nuvi 1490LMT & Nuvi 2595LMT all with 2014.4 maps !

Re: try downloading from Garmin directly

Hi MrKenFL,

I'm following the instructions (see below*) from the Garmin site, however, when I get to step #3, there's no "Install Garmin POI Loader" icon. I double-click on the POILoaderforMac_2020Beta.dmg and it opens in a finder window as "POI Loader.app". There's no "Install Garmin POI Loader"???

Any ideas why I'm not getting the "Install Garmin POI Loader" when I expand the .dmg file and any ideas how I can get this up and running?

Thanks for your time.

Regards,

Tailspin

*Instructions for using this software

1. Click on 'Download' and choose to save the file to your computer.
2. Double-click the file to open it.
3. A new Finder window will open. Locate and double-click on the 'Install Garmin POI Loader' icon.
4. Follow the installer program's prompts to install Garmin POI Loader.

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I doubt the beta was meant for release

I have a feeling that the beta was not really meant for release. The app should be named Garmin POI Loader not just POI Loader. There is no installer (you can just drag the app from the opened .dmg to the Applications folder) but the lack of installer seems to be critical.

The changes listed by MrKenFL are greatly needed to get the Mac version up to a more PC version equivalent in functioning.

Garmin posts betas on its software downloads page and this version does not appear. I don't think it was meant to get out. We'll just have to wait a little while longer. I bet it won't be long.

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

Re: I doubt the beta was meant for release

brentrn wrote:

I have a feeling that the beta was not really meant for release. The app should be named Garmin POI Loader not just POI Loader. There is no installer (you can just drag the app from the opened .dmg to the Applications folder) but the lack of installer seems to be critical.

The changes listed by MrKenFL are greatly needed to get the Mac version up to a more PC version equivalent in functioning.

Garmin posts betas on its software downloads page and this version does not appear. I don't think it was meant to get out. We'll just have to wait a little while longer. I bet it won't be long.

Hi brentrn,

It's on the Garmin website:
POI Loader for Mac software version 2.0.2.0 Beta

Same result as downloading it from versiontracker.com...no installer in the .DMG file.

Hope it's corrected soon...

Regards,

Tailspin

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!

Garmin POI Loader 2.0.2.1 For The Mac

I just downloaded Garmin POI Loader 2.0.2.1 for the Mac from the Garmin website and it works fine for me.

I was able to manually set proximity alarm distances and speed zones.

To install, all you have to do is double click on the "POI Loader 2.0.2.1 Beta" image which will open the window showing the program "Garmin POI Loader". Drag that file to your "Applications" folder and you're good to go.

I haven't had the chance to actually get outside and drive to the locations I've worked on, but in the simulated mode they work and looking at the files the proximity distances were changed to what I had specified.

Ralph

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Link for POI Loader for Mac

Here's a direct link to the page for the fixed beta POI Loader for Mac 2.0.2.1

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3751

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

Re: Link for POI Loader for Mac

Hi brentrn,

I downloaded the "newest" version (2.0.2.1) and it works as advertised.

Quick question...

Do proximity/speed alerts have to be written into a .csv or .gpx file, in order for the POI Loader to recognize and activate that feature, or will they be "written" into the file, by the POI Loader, when you choose the manual mode?

Thanks for your time.

Best Regards,

tailspin

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!

Setting up

Choose the "manual mode" in the POI LOader, then the units you desire - then you should be able to select either a speed function alert or a distance (and then you type in your desired disrance) alert.

It's rather easy to set up - even for me !
Each subfolder can have it's own settings !

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MrKenFL- "Money can't buy you happiness .. But it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery." NUVI 260, Nuvi 1490LMT & Nuvi 2595LMT all with 2014.4 maps !

Re: Setting up...

Thanks MrKenFL

One final question...

Can you set the speed "and" proximity alerts at the same time or do you have to set one, then go back and set the other? The POI Loader only allows one of the two settings to be active (proximity/speed) at a time.

Thanks for your time.

Regards,

tailspin

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!

With the POI Loader

you can only set one feature - speed or distance alert - per subfolder.
However, you can set the speed alert number in the subfolder title (XXXXXXX@35.csv) and set the distance alert with the POI Loader.
That's how I do it anyway !

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MrKenFL- "Money can't buy you happiness .. But it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery." NUVI 260, Nuvi 1490LMT & Nuvi 2595LMT all with 2014.4 maps !

Re: With the POI Loader

MrKenFL wrote:

you can only set one feature - speed or distance alert - per subfolder.
However, you can set the speed alert number in the subfolder title (XXXXXXX@35.csv) and set the distance alert with the POI Loader.
That's how I do it anyway !

Hi again MrKenFL,

I have all my POI's in one folder (the POI Folder). So, if I'm not using speed alerts (just proximity alerts) will I need any sub folders for the proximity alerts?

BTW, after setting the proximity alerts on a few .csv files, I opened them and couldn't find any evidence of a proximity alert, having been written into the .csv file???

Am I missing something here?

Bye.

tailspin

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Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!

Proximity alerts built-in by POI Loader

When you set proximity alerts the POI Loader builds them into the POI.gpi file downloaded to the nuvi. Your .csv files are used as the data to create the file.

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

If you're trying to create

If you're trying to create TourGuide's you don't need POI Loader. You can generate the GPI file with our hosted GPI Generator. Works on any platform as long as you have internet access.

www.geotourguide.com

Do I need to delete the previous version 2.0.1?

brentrn, thanks for posting the link to 2.0.2.1

I have been using version 2.0.1 with no problems, so far.

Do I need to uninstall this version before I install the beta update?

BTW, does the update come with info on how to use the manual settings for speed and distance?

Thanks for your thoughts,

GeneL

No need to delete old version

You don't need to delete the old version, but you will need to keep in a different location because it has the same name.

This version seems stable. I suggest putting the newest version in your applications folder and moving the 2.0.1 version to somewhere out of the way until you are sure about 2.0.2.1

There are no instructions but it is pretty self-explanatory. Just select Manual and you will be asked what speed or proximity settings you want for each POI file. When you get to the last file there is not much feedback as the POI.gpi file is being written to the GPS. The nuvi only use USB 1.x so transfers of large files are slow. Eventually, you will get a completion message of the number of POI points that were transferred. Click Done and you're done.

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S

Thanks, Brent!

One other question, is there a guide of some sort with suggestions about how to set the the speed or proximity's apart from the defaults?

A discussion, perhaps.

I really don't have enough experience to establish my own criteria.

I'm so excited to learn the ins and outs of my Nuvi as I get ready for a trip to Sedona. smile

GeneL

Speed and Proximity alerts

For speed settings I use 65 on interstate speed traps here on the East Coast. You can set faster speeds as needed. Some speed trap files have the speeds built-in to each location so no settings are needed.

For proximity alerts, I base the distance on how fast I think I need warning. For rest stops you may want 0.5 mile (2640 feet), for a Starbucks in a town 1000 feet or less may be enough.

I suggest trying some distances you think would be right for you. If you find the alert going off too soon or too late for your taste it can always be changed. Just reinstall your POI with new manually set alerts.

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Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S