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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 10:28 pm Post subject: Points of Interest
I am going on a Euro trip next year all the way from Scotland to Barcelona. I would like to up load Harley dealers in Benelux, France and Spain.
How do I do this?
I dont suppose there is a resource that will already have such data? I have uploaded the speed camera files and wondered if I could use this as a template and simply change the data? (sounds a bit too simple that )
Been doing some more research and find that Harley has in fact linked up with Garmin to provide Satnav on some models and the data available will include HD dealerships.
I understand that Garmin and Navman use Tele Atlas maps, so can I convert Garmin info to use on my Navman 510? If so, how?
Joined: Aug 07, 2004 Posts: 388 Location: Surrey, UK
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:17 am Post subject:
Sorry to disappoint you but Garmin use Navteq maps and the two are incompatible. I would contact HD and get the details of all their dealerships, then create your own POI file.
Joined: Feb 10, 2005 Posts: 1951 Location: Mostly somewhere in Essex
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Points of Interest
FXRStuarty wrote:
I am going on a Euro trip next year all the way from Scotland to Barcelona. I would like to up load Harley dealers in Benelux, France and Spain.
How do I do this?
I dont suppose there is a resource that will already have such data? I have uploaded the speed camera files and wondered if I could use this as a template and simply change the data? (sounds a bit too simple that )
If you are not familiar with creating POIs, get one from here and then copy the format to make your own Harley dealerships POIs - there don't appear to be that many
You will need to get the coordinates and I suggest if you have Autoroute, you can ID the dealers location from that and then use the decimal coordinates to make your POIs.
In Autoroute, you will need to change the units from degrees, minutes, seconds to decimal degrees. ie Tools > Options > Units. The you can enter the exact coordinates that the POI data needs.
Hope this helps.. _________________ Gee-Pee
Lifetime member PGPSW - time rapidly decreasing
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Points of Interest
Gee-Pee wrote:
FXRStuarty wrote:
I am going on a Euro trip next year all the way from Scotland to Barcelona. I would like to up load Harley dealers in Benelux, France and Spain.
How do I do this?
I dont suppose there is a resource that will already have such data? I have uploaded the speed camera files and wondered if I could use this as a template and simply change the data? (sounds a bit too simple that )
If you are not familiar with creating POIs, get one from here and then copy the format to make your own Harley dealerships POIs - there don't appear to be that many
You will need to get the coordinates and I suggest if you have Autoroute, you can ID the dealers location from that and then use the decimal coordinates to make your POIs.
In Autoroute, you will need to change the units from degrees, minutes, seconds to decimal degrees. ie Tools > Options > Units. The you can enter the exact coordinates that the POI data needs.
Hope this helps..
This is very helpful. Thanks :D The HD thing I am familiar with but the blueyonder info is ace!!
As I have a very old issue of Autoroute I will need to upgrade before I go any further. I will get an updated issue this week
I have had a look at the speed camera files and entries are listed so:
Longitude Latitude Name
-2.08936 53.5027 GATSO:6355@20
I assume to insert a Grid reference for a HD dealer I only need the Long/Lat or decimal equivalent? What about the NAME field?
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:46 pm Post subject:
Gee-Pee,
Quote:
2. The name field can be anything you want but limited to eight characters - say, 'Harley'
Are you confusing the "Name" field with the Filename, perhaps?
The "Name" can be as long as you like, I think, whereas the Filename can only be upto eight characters. Mind you, it can only be letters unless the original filename contains numbers. I've never tried other characters.
FXRStuarty,
The actual format required for import into the Navman devices is
2. The name field can be anything you want but limited to eight characters - say, 'Harley'
Are you confusing the "Name" field with the Filename, perhaps?
The "Name" can be as long as you like, I think, whereas the Filename can only be upto eight characters. Mind you, it can only be letters unless the original filename contains numbers. I've never tried other characters.
FXRStuarty,
The actual format required for import into the Navman devices is
Long, Lat, "Name"
Its the "Name" field shown alongside the Longtitude and Latitude I am concerned about. What must go in to that name field? For example:
HD Dealer in Barcelona Longtitude is 41.396666 Latitude is 2.1414. What shoud be shown in the "Name" field in your example:
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 1:19 pm Post subject:
It could indeed be "HD Barcelona, but if you're only going to create an HD dealerships file, I'd suggest that the HD bit is redundant.
Furthermore, the 5xx series will only display the first fifty entries unless you select some of the beginning characters. For instance, if you have 200 entries and the first 50 take you upt the letter 'F', you won't be able to see any entries from 'G' onwards unless you enter 'G' into the search field.
Having all your entries beginning with 'HD' will restrict your searches somewhat. When I create POIs, I try to put something a bit more descriptive as the "Name".
As an example, there are three dealers listed in Paris
I would probably name them
Beaumarchais, Rosenwald and Grand Armee, as that reflects the roads they are on. _________________ Tim
Joined: Feb 10, 2005 Posts: 1951 Location: Mostly somewhere in Essex
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:24 pm Post subject:
Tim Buxton wrote:
Gee-Pee,
Quote:
2. The name field can be anything you want but limited to eight characters - say, 'Harley'
Are you confusing the "Name" field with the Filename, perhaps?
The "Name" can be as long as you like, I think, whereas the Filename can only be upto eight characters. Mind you, it can only be letters unless the original filename contains numbers. I've never tried other characters.
FXRStuarty,
The actual format required for import into the Navman devices is
Long, Lat, "Name"
Yes, indeed, Tim. You are, of course, correct. GP _________________ Gee-Pee
Lifetime member PGPSW - time rapidly decreasing
Another question (sorry). If I wish to add to a file I have already uploaded must I add the new detail to the original file and upload the whole file again? Will I get an option to overwrite what is already there?
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 7:52 am Post subject:
Yes, you do have to edit the original file and upload again, I think. I always delete the existing file first, then upload the new one. I've never tried overwriting an existing one. Perhaps you could try it and let me know. _________________ Tim
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