How do I load new maps onto a transflash for my Garmin i3?

bikerhoward · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 9

I love the Garmin I3 in fact I intend on using it on my bike as well as in my car.
Is there a kind soul out there who can give me idiot proof instructions on how to load Metroguide V8 Europe maps onto a new 512Mb Transflash card?
I do have a USB card read/writer.

I've been looking on Google but all I find is waaayyyy over my head.
I've tried to do this but all I end up with is the I3 displaying a white screen saying "Use PC USB connection to I3" or summat.
I'd rather not as I don't want to mess up my UK transflash card or the excellent POI Scamera data that I already have (installed when I bought it on Ebay).
Thanks in advance....

Oh it's a Pan European ST1100 for any bikers out there.

zogman · Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:08 pm Post subject:

make sure you load onto a blank card not the original.....do a search for 'img2gps' and 'metrowizz' and you will find loads of stuff on it..
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davmail · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 02, 2006 Posts: 4

I have my Garmin on my Kawasaki Z750,naked sportsbike!All speed cams loaded,lovely!!!

Beerbellybill999

bikerhoward · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 9

Thanks guys.
Metrowizz for me!
I had a quick look at work but I'll have a go at it this weekend at home.
Looks really good though.
Thanks again!

bikerhoward · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 9

Quick update.
Tried Metrowizz last night and it worked perfectly.

Thanks guys!

My new 512Mb card now has nearly all of France and the Benelux countries on it.

Simplicity itself!

http://www.geodude.nl/gps/index.php

Beerbellybill999 · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:10 pm Post subject:

I would also suggest you trial a route in your local area. Metroguide deals with roundabouts slightly different. I tells you to turn right or left at a roundabout rather than 'take the first left' etc. The map however shows the exact turning. I hope this helps!
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i3 2.70(went to 2.82,3.0,3.1 but downgraded) with V8 map on microSD card
Metroguide Europe V7 & V8 (routable and indexed)
Metroguide N America V6 (routable and indexed)

bikerhoward · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 9

Chtechie · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 27, 2006 Posts: 5

Must be having a bad day - where can i find Metrowizz program

Thanks

mk_graham · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:42 pm Post subject:

You can get it over here
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Garmin i3 gone (sold on eBay)
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V7 PMD 1400 with Western Europe Maps gone (sold in local paper)
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TomTom Go 720 WE Maps (for sale)
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iPhone with Sygic Mobile Maps (Europe) - having problems

Chtechie · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 27, 2006 Posts: 5

Thanks for that mkg - I was on the right site but a page further up the hierachy - unfortunately on that page unless you full screen it you can't see the download option - does anyone see the sponsors banner or do we all have to submit an email address ?

mk_graham · Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject:

Happy to email it to you if you are having problems(the setup file is only 469k). PM me your email address.
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Garmin i3 gone (sold on eBay)
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V7 PMD 1400 with Western Europe Maps gone (sold in local paper)
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TomTom Go 720 WE Maps (for sale)
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iPhone with Sygic Mobile Maps (Europe) - having problems

Greytop · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 16, 2006 Posts: 22

Hi everybody
I also want to buy Metroguide Europe V7 or V8 and download it onto a blank transflash card to use with my I3. V7 is much cheaper at about £40 versus £80 for V8. Are there any big differences? Does anybody know the map generation dates?
Also, I have an I3 with the UK maps , City Navigator NT V8, preloaded into the GPS, so no card is needed in UK.
If I load Metroguide Europe onto a blank Transflash and plug it into the GPS, will the original maps be still available for UK and will the Transflash work for Europe?
I read somewhere that the CD map creating route doesn't work with units with 'NT' maps pre-installed, or is that just with 'City Navigator?
My brain hurts!
Please help as I am busting to buy a CD and try this out

Beerbellybill999 · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:52 am Post subject:

Greytop · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 16, 2006 Posts: 22

Thanks Beerbellybill999. Have ordered Metroguide europe V7 at £39.99. hopefully will be current enough for me. Most of the places I go in France, etc, haven't changed for years.
Will post if it works OK.

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