Creating POI files

I'm just curious. When I send (via photos@poi-factory.com) a bmp icon for a poi file how can I associate with that file on the download page or does Miss POI do that?

Or is there some other way of sending the bmp?

I compiled multiple POIs and saved them to my hard drive. I copied the same files to the SD cards on a zumo 660 and on to 2 765T GPSs. All of the icons show on both the 765Ts but only some of the files show icons on the zumo 660. It isn't the zoom problem. All of the bmp files are 8 bit, 24x24.

Icon is OK in these files on all GPSs -
Rest Area, H-D Dealers, Walmart, Grainger

I have been able to create a CSV file Load in to navi 1260 and display an icon on the screen at the locations.
The next thing I want do is display the name on the screen. Is there some sort of code for that?

It's been a while since I've been on here..
I have completely overhauled a conversion utility I mentioned on here a couple years ago.

I think anyone who maintains a POI list will find this helpful:

http://www.bradkent.com/?page=geo

• it accepts GPX, csv, ov2, & google maps
• can write GPX, csv, & ov2... It can also send directly to Garmin & TomTom devices.
  

change the name of a POI file? I have made a file that has been published, "Fly Shops in California", and was wondering if the name should be changed to "California Fly Shops" so it is listed along with other California files in the alphabet list of files! Any problems with doing this?

Regards,

Norm

Hi Everybody:

I was wondering if you can place a created POI in more than one catagory, ie: In both Sports catagory and Outdoor catagory! Thanks for your replies.

Regards,

Norm

I have a nuvi 1450. When I ran POI-loader (2.5.4), I had the cemeteries.csv, cemeteries.bmp, and cemeteries.mp3 in the same folder.

It loaded the cemeteries file, but I get no proximity alerts or icons.

Do they publish a POI Files for Dummies? I've read all of the POI FAQs here and it has yet to sink in.

my POI file after I uploaded it to the POI Factory. I noticed some errors and wanted to edit them but have been unable to find my file on the POI Factory. It has not been published as yet (takes 1 or 2 days) so when it is that is when I can edit it, is that correct? This is my first attempt in creating a POI file. Thanks for your comments,

Regards,

Norm

There doesn't seem to be a standard on how the gps coordinates are given when i consult the guides and internet
some
36° 5' N 115° 10' W

some
N42 09.762 W78 17.779

How do i convert to the standard
-xx.xxxxx,xx.xxxx that i use to create my POI files
Is there a software that can help me

Thanks

I've been trying to go to the Turboccc page and Trend Micro is warning me that the page might try to transmit malicious software. Is anyone else getting this warning? Has there been an issue with their site or software?

"Opening this website may put your security at risk"
http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/Extra_POI_Editor

Thanks
Rich

I have been writing CSV files using comma's. Well with the help of you people I found out that was wrong. So I went in to Excel and found where I can replace all of the comma's with semi colons or something else.

That file is just a mess because it is formatted wrong. I have sent a message over to the file manager to see if he would like to fix this himself or transfer the project to another member.

Miss POI

This may be of interest to some. I haven't tried it yet, just ran across it while surfing. It looks like you can also run it as a portable app.

http://csved.sjfrancke.nl/index.html

Hi all.. I have a Nuvi 1300 and I donloaded a few POI files into my Nuvi via the Poi Loader.. They show up when I go to extras, but I would like them to show up on my main map view while driving. When I touch my main map view and it changes the view they show up there as grey dots..

as of January 14, 2011

Change History
Changes made from version 2.5.4 to 2.6.0:

* Added ability to specify a custom POI file's name
* Added ability to handle swapped lat and lon values in CSV files
* Fixed issue with multi-line CSV files not being read correctly
* Fixed issue with extended ASCII characters in CSV files

I drive cross country almost every year (last year it was NY -> NM -> ID and back) and the custom POIs are gonna make the next trip even better than it usually is!!

One of the POIs I downloaded was the Olive Garden and I noticed that my local location isn't included so I expect that there are others missing

One thing that I value greatly besides respect & committment to my family & friends is my service to my community. Besides being a prifessional firefighter in the GREAT City Of New York, I also volunteer much of my free time to my hometown in one of the suburbs of Long Island as a Volunteer Firefighter.

I have a custom POI file that I installed on the SD card.
The original .csv file contains 1,627 locations.
When I look at the installed file on my 265w it shows 52 closest locations only. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?

I created a POI file using MapSource then converted to a csv file. I tried to use it on my Garmin but will not navigate to the POI. Shows the POI but will not allow me to "GO"
Any suggestions?
Thanks

Does anyone know where i can get a list of street names and their posted speed limit? I have a nuvi 1300 and it does not have the speed limit indicator so I would to create a POI based on the streets and thier posted speed limit.