POIs

Andy_P · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:57 pm Post subject:

Well spotted, but not getting anything but a good collection of assorted error messages so far!
I think it's just finger-trouble, but no help file I can find...

Oldboy · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:30 am Post subject:

I haven't used it but try http://www.poiedit.com/faq.htm
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Richard

TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
TT Via 135 App 12.075: Europe Map v1120

Andy_P · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject:

I looked there... no mention of batch conversion.
Their forum seems to have died too. Crying or Very sad

Oldboy · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject:

Andy_P · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

Also 2007...
On the "about" page it says v5.1.0 build 210 in tiny writing at the top.

To make myself clearer, I've tried putting a new filename in the destination file window and I've tried putting the path to an existing .ov2 file in there.
Both times I get "Extension ".ov2" of filename does not match selected filetype" or "source and destination filetypes are equal".

I can make it convert several files from .ov2 to .csv etc. but just can't get it to merge several .ov2s from one folder into a single .ov2 (anywhere).

Oldboy · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject:

You're right.

In that case Batch Convert doesn't mean Batch Append. Evil or Very Mad

I can feel a few experiments coming on. Laughing

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TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
TT Via 135 App 12.075: Europe Map v1120

Oldboy · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject:

Right. Here's what I've found out so far.

The workaround is to download the CSV Files. These can then be loaded in to the Batch Convert and it will combine all the Files to produce an OV2 File.

The irony is that if you download a full CSV category with all the sub-categories combined, (there is no limitation of sub-categories with CSV Files), you only need to drag the Unzipped File to MakeOV2, and Bob's your mother's brother.
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TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
TT Via 135 App 12.075: Europe Map v1120

jrwc · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 02, 2008 Posts: 23

When I started this thread I didn't think that it would generate such an interesting discussion. I also thought that combining sub files into one category would be a great benefit. (And writing a .INF file is a useful way of adding additional items to the category provided by TT.) However, I now find that there are disadvantages as well as advantages. It's ok for, say, fuel as it doesn't matter which type of petrol you are directed to; but in the case of restaurants or hotels or DIY or many other items it is important so discretion is needed as I don't see any easy way to combine, say, 'hotels' and still know the group to which they belong. (Or have I missed a trick?) So the limit of categories for the TT ONE is going to become an issue sooner than I thought. Also the need to be selective in the POIs added will be an issue. It's also a pity that there are so few POIs for foreign countries such as France. (There are also huge gaps in the coverage for Northern Ireland - Often the nearest location in a selected category or outlet chain is listed as being in Scotland, while I am aware of shops etc within a few miles of where I live that could and should be included.

Anyway, thanks for all the advice and the help I've received from this forum in learning to use my TT to the best advantage.

Oldboy · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:43 pm Post subject:

Andy_P · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject:

(Which is clever.... Not Worthy

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