Creating POI files

Planning a coast to coast RV trip using my Nuvi2460.

I am using the Reast Areas with Restrooms POI file, both on my Garmin, and also as a CSV file with the travel planner website Furkot.

In the CSV file, the lines have certain data enclosed in double quotes, brackets, and some separated by pipes:

-147.814902,61.800549,"AK,AK-1,EB/WB,MATANUSKA GLACIER STATE REC PARK REST AREA GLENN HWY,MM101","[RR,PT,,Pets,HF]|SCENIC VIEW"

Yesterday I created an updated gpx file with Extra POI Editor on Windows 11. I wasn't happy with the way it looked when I loaded it on my Garmin, but when I went back to create a new one, Extra POI Editor wouldn't start, no way, no how. It creates an icon on the taskbar, and you can shut it down, but that's it. Tried Run as Administrator. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling, same thing.

I have created a couple Python scripts that can easily scrape store locations from a business (HTML) website. Info on how to use on my Github page: https://github.com/JD-2006/Store-Location-To-GPS-POI-Scraper

Cheers

I would like to add info on EV Charging stations on the Flying J file (and then to the Sheetz file). Is there a do not break the file option?

example:
-78.818994,38.480044,Pilot Travel Center-98 Truck Parking Spots - I-81 Exit 251; 3634 N Valley Pke; Harrisonburg,VA 22802>540-434-2529

Where would I add EV Charging Station info?

I appreciate any assistance.
Best Regards
Mike

Since the next great eclipse I would help if not to late

https://www.astronomy.com/observing/20-of-the-best-places-to...

https://skyandtelescope.org/2024-total-solar-eclipse/2024-to... festivals-and-places-to-stay/

After I uploaded a *.csv file to POI Factory, I noticed that the •'s in the file had all turned to ?'s. When I tried to use the Replace command to change those ?'s back to •'s, the result was that the entire cells -- not just the ?'s -- changed to •'s. An internet search suggests that, in order to recognize special characters, *.csv files must be saved in UTF-8 format.

I have a Garmin 2555. Created POIs using Google earth of an Amtrak route. Converted KML data to CSV. Loaded into GPS unit.

I'm trying to create a CSV file (to convert to GPX) so that it shows the address IN the Properties tab on Basecamp. Anything that isn't the name or the GPS coordinates goes to the Notes tab instead. Any suggestions? Appreciate any help I can get

Hello,
Does anyone know which new TomTom & Garmin devices allow you to add user created content (POI)? I think TomTom has eliminated this feature.
Thanks

I'm looking for a way to create a speed camera/photo radar alert in one direction only.
Currently when I drive by the eastbound camera, I get an alert driving both east and westbound.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I am wondering whether the classic gpx file editor "Extra POI Loader" is still available for download. I had a catastrophic computer crash and am trying to recover to a new computer. Despite the program being dated, I still find it very useful for my POI edit needs.

I'm updating and editing the Drury Inns POI file I maintain. I got a few closed or sold hotels removed from the file, and two new Drury chain properties added. I loaded it on my GPS to test it, and just about everything worked fine. The GPS navigated to new and old hotels on the list as expected. Just one annoying thing: the text on the two new entries appeared onscreen in the GPS in red.

My loaded POI's show on my Custom POI's but when I select a destination "GO" isn't highlighted and unusable.

I understand that when creating a POI icon the transparency color is magenta.
I tested it on my Garmin Drive 51 and for some reason magenta is showing as magenta, no transparency.
Maybe I'm missing something and there is a tip or trick that may help.
Any suggestions?

I've been excited to find this site and was hoping to be able to use some of the POIs to load into my 2015 Accord GPS system. However, the format of one of the files (Missour Winers) does not have the record format suggested in this site. Why? Also, I can't download the editor Extra_POI_Editor.exe from any of the sites available. Any suggestions of other sites?

Hi,
I recently downloaded the red-light and speed cameras POI files. The speed camera data is entered in mph, but in Canada we use kph. I noticed that the POI loader asks what units should be used for speed and distance. What should I choose in order for the correct conversion, or what needs to be done for accurate conversion?

Thank-you,
Chris.

Example:

I am new to creating GPX/POI files for my Garmin but am not new to how they work on the GPS. I have a Google Map that a radio buddy has made, https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=10Xx-caVthFKjpf... , and I am trying to get the exact shapes from that map to load as the "POI circle" using EPE but am getting no results...

Alert distance for POI files and differed distance settings be applied to different custom POI's. For instance I may want to know about a rest area 10 miles away and a VA facility 20 miles away.