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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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.ov2 is the correct format. However each device has a limit on the maximum number of POIs files that can be displayed. How many have you installed? _________________ Darren Griffin |
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pete147 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Aug 07, 2004 Posts: 5
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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21 Categories when I go to 'Delete POI Category'. 82 when I go to 'Navigate to....POI in City, POI Near You' etc |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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The two files (ov2 and bmp) are correct....
To count the number of user-poi files you have, the ONLY reliable way is to connect to the PC and count the number of ov2 files in your map folder using Windows Explorer. (Things like the TT-supplied speed camera database are also ov2 files but they don't show up in the POI list).
We also need to know what software version you are running (tap the signal strength bars and read it from the small box on the next screen). |
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pete147 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Aug 07, 2004 Posts: 5
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Software Version is 7.161 which I think is the most up to date.
Including all of the Speed Camera files 40 in total. I assume that you can not delete the Pre-loaded POI's for Yachts, Vets etc? |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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OK with that software version you should be able to load at least 100 user-POIs, so that's not the problem.
Silly question - you have 'enabled' them in the menu? (Change preferences/Show POI on map)
You could also download a copy of POI Edit and use that to just check they are usable files and not corrupted.
http://www.poiedit.com/
You can't delete the built-in POIs (well you can, but only by deleting ALL of them!), butt hey do not count towards the total of user-added ones allowed. |
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RobBrady Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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We've just been looking at how to speed up the POI page and noticed a discrepancy between what we advertise (318,000) and what is actually in the database. Basically, not being a database savvy kind of person, I copied all the individual POI entries, in one hit, directly from the POI page and pasted into a spreadsheet to autosum, but also picked up the category subtotals in error. Sorry guys, we only have a total of about 166,000 I'm afraid, half of what we thought we had _________________ Robert Brady |
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Parsley19 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 05, 2008 Posts: 6
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject: POI download |
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Hi everyone. Pocketgpsworld virgin (and a Silver Surfer to boot) so please treat me gently!
I've downloaded the BT Hotsopts POI (successfully according to the wizard) but can't find them anywhere. HELP
My GPS is a Garmin Nuvi 760T and I've just returned from a 3000 mile tour of europe and it was brilliant. Right to the front door of our hotel in Warsaw!!!!
Where do I look and what do I do to find my new POI's? |
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aj2052 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 03, 2005 Posts: 1431 Location: Leics,UK
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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They usually download as 18040_POIs.ZIP (They do in my case) irrespective of the category type, so search for this file and then unzip, for some reason they always use this name, so will overwrite if you have already downloaded some others, I get into the habit of changing and renaming them as I download. _________________ Moto G5s Plus, Sygic 17.4.8 |
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pcaouolte Frequent Visitor
Joined: Dec 27, 2006 Posts: 998 Location: South Lincs, UK.
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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aj2052 wrote: | They usually download as 18040_POIs.ZIP (They do in my case) |
The 18040 part is your user number on the forum so in Parsley19's case they should be 271389_POIs.zip |
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Parsley19 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 05, 2008 Posts: 6
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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies. File found/renamed/unzipped and uploaded using POI uploader. Successfully downloaded to your device it said - but where do I find it on my "device". Stupid question I know, but try as I can I just can't locate it!! |
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Parsley19 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 05, 2008 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Well I finally cracked it!! For anyone else struggling, here's the answer.
Go to "Where to" and scroll down to "Extras". There you will find your newly installed POI's
Not bad for a "Silver Surfer" eh!!!!! |
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angelinalove Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 01, 2008 Posts: 6
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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:24 am Post subject: |
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Many many thanks for info. I am new here I was not aware. |
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UsuallyLost Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Jul 20, 2004 Posts: 81 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:03 am Post subject: Fords |
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I thought we used to have Fords as a category, but I can't find them now!
Is it me?
Regards,
UL _________________ iPhone 5 with TomTom Western Europe and Australia.
iPad mini with TomTom Western Europe |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Fords |
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UsuallyLost wrote: | I thought we used to have Fords as a category, but I can't find them now!
Is it me?
Regards,
UL |
There was a website dedicated to POIs of fords and other crossings but I'm darned if I can find it now. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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UsuallyLost Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Jul 20, 2004 Posts: 81 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:51 am Post subject: Re: Fords |
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Darren wrote: |
There was a website dedicated to POIs of fords and other crossings but I'm darned if I can find it now. |
Hi Darren,
It's at http://www.wetroads.co.uk
I created a .ov2 & .kml POI database for them years ago, but it's badly out of date. I see they now have GB in .csv and .kml format.
I'm working on one for Tolls - want it when it's ready?
UL _________________ iPhone 5 with TomTom Western Europe and Australia.
iPad mini with TomTom Western Europe |
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