Navigator 5 Full Postcode support

Fingalscave · Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:10 pm Post subject: Navigator 5 Full Postcode support

Hi I've just upgraded - if that is the right word - from Navigator 3 to Navigator 5.

I'm using an iPaq 2210 and SysOnCFplus GPS and 1gig SD card- and eventually managed to install application and UK maps - despite Tom Tom instructions!

I can still only get three digit postcode support.

I have already searched other posts suggesting .zip folder (containing Great Britain Pstal code files) and empty TomTom folder on SD card along with GreatBritain Plus Map folder - without progress.

Can anyone offer please help - in very very simple terms - for a complete novice - well out of my depth already?

Assume zero prior knowledge and I'll be well flattered!!

Thanks in advance.

Oldboy · Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject:

When you install the GB Map there is an option to install the GB Postcode File. It's on CD1.
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Oldboy · Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:51 pm Post subject:

If you have installed the Postcodes correctly, are you using Navigate to ...> Postcode or Navigate to ... > Address?
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Robin2 · Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject:

To expand upon what Richard said above, you can enter a 4 digit postcode in the address, which will get you fairly close, but you still need to complete the details. But if you click onto the next menu page, you will see the postcode icon - click on this and you can enter the full 7 digit postcode. A lot of people missed this when TT5 first came out
Robin
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hircos · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 3

If you look on the tomtom cd you'll see a folder called zip
that folder needs copy and pasting to your ppc in the very directory
the one that has folders named program files, windows, my documents etc
then restart your ppc and pim pam poof 7 digit postcodes Not Worthy

hircos

Fingalscave · Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject:

Doh ! I was trying to enter the 7 digit postcode in the address section. The minute I went on the next page and tried the postcode section it works.
In my defence the instructions don't offer any clues to the change from version 3.....
Thanks for your help Oldboy, Robin2 and hircos :D

duffer · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 17, 2005 Posts: 96

Where does the Zip File go on the TomTom card - is it the Great Britian Map folder?

mikealder · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:37 pm Post subject:

duffer · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 17, 2005 Posts: 96

I am still confused, sorry. On my C Drive on my Computer I have a back up directory of TomTom N5 which contains aZIP folder which has a post code file in it. But NO Zip folder on my TomTom Card and can find NO reference to a Post Code file on my card. Sorry for being a nuisance.

mikealder · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:08 pm Post subject:

You need to create a folder called zip in the root of the SD card, then copy the post code file from the PC to this loaction on the PDA. Also create a folder in the root of the SD called tomtom - this will get it to work - Regards Mike

ducati748 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 04, 2005 Posts: 31

hi, just been reading these posts about the post codes and when i use the postcode option after entering the first 4 digits it just asks for the street and house number and entering the last 3 digits makes no difrence, im running ttn5 on a mio 168. so have i got somthing installed wrong?????

Oldboy · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: postcodes

ducati748 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 04, 2005 Posts: 31

this is when i navigate> postcode its nearly the same as navigate > address, ive got the file great britain postal on the cd but not sure where to look for it on my ppc to see if its there or not, if its not there im not sure were it needs to be, ive looked on my ppc and there is a tomtom file but its not empty + there is a zip file on my sd card but it has nederland postal in it. is this were the great britain postal file needs putting????

Oldboy · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: postcodes

TuurG · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: postcodes

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