Red light files and mp3 files
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OK you'll - I am definitely computer challenged. I understand the file name .csv has to be the same as the .mp3. Question - how in the world do I find out what the file name looks like for the red light POI? All I can see is Redlight-Cameras.csv. Everything I see you'll talking about is a _ (underscore) instead of a - (dash).
Second question - how do I make the .mp3 file read the same as the camera file? i.e where do I type that change Dah!
As you can see, I am in real trouble here.
And now that I have your attention, can I change the distance to get an alert. I would suspect it is in one of the threads but maybe somebody knows this also.
[admin note - moved responses from another topic where a duplicate of this post was made earlier.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Rename the .mp3 file as
Rename the .mp3 file as redlight-cameras.mp3 and be sure both files are in the same folder. Then your .mp3 will notify you of each occurence of a red light camera that is currently in this week's database as you approace those coordinates.
NickJr Nuvi 3597LMT
Did That
and it didn't work.
Sandman --------Nuvi 370
filenames / extensions
The default settings in Windows hides file extensions.
So on most computers, the file name you see should *not* end with .csv or .mp3
On a PC with default settings, the file names shown should appear to be exactly the same:
redlight-cameras
redlight-cameras
In other words, try removing the .csv and .mp3 from the end of your file names
JM
Alert distance
... And now that I have your attention, can I change the distance to get an alert. I would suspect it is in one of the threads but maybe somebody knows this also.
You can change the alert distance as you're transferring the file to your GPS with POI Loader. Select "Manual Mode" instead of "Express Mode".
Using manual mode in POI Loader will show a screen that lets you change the alert distance.
JM
alert distance
Thanks for the tip! I've always used express mode and didn't know you could do that.
filenames / extensions
Thanx JM - I went into my POI folder and got rid of the extension I put on the mp3 file. Now it seems they both look the same. I will have to wait till tomorrow to "test drive" it and will let you know.
Sandman --------Nuvi 370
Alert distance
Thanx again JM - I will give that a try along with your other advice. Will let you know how I made out with both pieces of this puzzle.
Sandman --------Nuvi 370
To unhide extensions in
To unhide extensions in windows...
Open windows explorer
Tools | Folder Options | View
Uncheck "Hide extensions of know file types"
Charley - Nuvi 350 - Bel STI Driver - Cobra 29 w/ wilson 1000 - AIM: asianfire -
Case-sensitive
Note that the file names are case sensitive.
Redlight-Cameras.csv and
redlight-cameras.mp3 are not the same name...because only one has capital letters. The mp3 will not work with that csv.
redlight-cameras.csv and
redlight-cameras.mp3 are the same....and that mp3 will work with that csv.
Best bet (IMHO) is to copy one onto the other, preserving the extension.
Old Guys Rule
To unhide extensions in
Thanx asianfire-That showed some of them - others didn't but when I went to properties, it said they wouldn't show to "protect my computer" whatever that means.
Sandman --------Nuvi 370
Case-sensitive
Thanx pfpelican - Understand the case sensitive rule but don't understand your IMHO about copying one onto the other???
Sandman --------Nuvi 370
This isn't the case...
excuse the pun!
Note that the file names are case sensitive.
Redlight-Cameras.csv and
redlight-cameras.mp3 are not the same name...because only one has capital letters. The mp3 will not work with that csv.
I just tried this example - and POI Loader did load the .mp3 file into the .gpi
(I have 'acquired' a .gpi viewing tool from Garmin that is proving quite useful for this kind of detective work)
------------------------ Phil Hornby, Stockport, England ---------------------- http://GeePeeEx.com - Garmin POI Creation made easy »
gpi viewer?
where might one snag this .gpi viewing tool?
excuse the pun!
I just tried this example - and POI Loader did load the .mp3 file into the .gpi
(I have 'acquired' a .gpi viewing tool from Garmin that is proving quite useful for this kind of detective work)
Zumo 550 1997 Goldwing 1500se 2004 Prostreet Custom
:-(
where might one snag this .gpi viewing tool?
Sadly - not for re-distribution.
------------------------ Phil Hornby, Stockport, England ---------------------- http://GeePeeEx.com - Garmin POI Creation made easy »
copying names
Thanx pfpelican - Understand the case sensitive rule but don't understand your IMHO about copying one onto the other???
click on a file name. click again. the filename should now be available for editing. select the part you want to copy. probably the name without the extension (everything before the dot). ctrl+c will copy that to the clipboard.
do the same for the target file (click, click, select name)...only this time do a ctrl+v. this will paste the clipboarded name onto your target file.
then they both should have exactly the same name, with different extensions.
Old Guys Rule
copying names
Thanx pfpelican I will give it a try.
Sandman --------Nuvi 370