POI projects

I've been lurking for about ~ 5 weeks now, Got my Garmin RV 760 at 99.9% - got POI's working like I think they should .... Red Light and Speed camera's as well.

Even have Flying J - Shell alert with .wav file at 1500 meters *** ALERT ALERT - Flying J Ahead !!! *** YAYAYA (works very well)....

Hi,

I tried to download the Factory tours POI in both the GPX and CSV format and failed.

Downloading the CSV file I get this message:
Sorry, CSV format is not available for this file.

While attempting to convert the GPX to XLS (using POI Conversion Software)I got this message:
Correct Format is: Maximum length is 1024 characters

How do I report a corrupt POI file?

Thanks,
Art

Does anyone know of a good, quick tool (other than EPE) that can find duplicates within a stated range?

eKeith

I've been looking at lots of POI files from this site and elsewhere and the names, descriptions and addresses are loaded with superfluous wording, unnecessary punctuation, spacing, characters, etc. Please don't misunderstand me, I appreciate those who take the time to create POIs but I just don't understand why so many characters are used?

why do all the known speed traps have to be by area download that's a lot to keep up with. how about one file to download all like the red lite camera file or speed camera file.

Is there an easy way to convert interstate/highway mile markers to gps coordinates? I am thinking not but decided to ask this silly question anyway. Maybe someone has figured out a way to create these waypoints. Thanks. eKeith

Is there any interest in a POI file of Rock Shops across the US? I was thinking of talking to the people who run http://www.awesomerockshops.com about using their list as a basis.

-K

I have a Garmin nuvi 2597.

Is it possible to create "directional alerts" in custom POI files? For example, typical red light camera locations (at least in my area) only have one or two cameras aimed at traffic in those two respective directions yet a gps user will get proximity alerts from all directions.

Hi. As I mentioned in my introduction thread, I'm currently working on a POI file for Planet Fitness gyms all across the USA. I work out here, and have a black card membership which allows me to go to any location, and I know how it feels when you can't just have a location right there on your GPS. While I was on vacation in Florida, I wanted to work out at PF.

Vito has asked that a discussion thread be opened for his supplemental to the Indy Truck Stops file.

This file contains a bare bones supplement to the main file found here http://www.poi-factory.com/node/30339

Is there a POI project that gives alerts for streets that are in school zones?

is there a POI for all the bowling alley's in North America?

How does one add an image to their POI category, like in "Rest Areas".

http://www.poi-factory.com/taxonomy/term/25

But when I first sent the file in a mod did the mojo on it to make it GPS compatible. We now have more stores open so I want to upload a new file. My question is how do I get into a "gps" format from excel? I'd like to know as we build about 35 new stores per year. Any help would be appreciated. BTW, I use a Mac in case that matters.

These two POI files are up for adoption. I am not driving a charter bus anymore and will not be updating them. If someone would like to take them on I will be glad and will help any way I can. Thanks.

Nashville, TN Motorcoach Bus Parking/Layover/Services
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/28340

New Orleans Motorcoach Bus Parking/Layover/Services
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/28321

Hello all,

Does anyone have newer location list of Petro-Canada stations, perhaps I could start the update of this POI file project.

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/8741

-Peter

Last year I found a POI file or overlay file that list the majority of Montan's lakes, streams, rivers, etc and list the types of fish in that body of water when you zoomed in over it. Not sure if it was on this site or another but need help finding it again. If anyone has come across it place contact me. One i had as for Montana only.

I searched Holiday Inn Exp. POI in CVS format for my Garmin Nuvi 2595, but the only thing POI Factory has is GPX format, I do not know how to convert, please anyone out there can help me?
I am very appreciated, thanks

Tim

There's a new Gander Mtn. store opening in Charlottesville, VA, on Oct.15th. I want to add that store to my Gander POI file but I'm not sure of the coordinates. When preparing a new POI, I use Google Earth to locate a business's drive or other entrance from the street as its location, but unfortunately, GE still shows an empty field where the new GM is.

NYC announced this week that they are going to deploy approximately 20 speed cameras. Their intention is to put them into school zones.

(Personal Opinion) People shouldn't speed in school zones nor should they pass stopped school buses with the red lights flashing.