tomtom 910 and poi

ispy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 13, 2007 Posts: 3

just got a tomtom 910, i want to put the poi software on it, has anybody installed it on the 910? or had problems after installing? and what the best version to use, i have already backuped my device.

thanks

Oldboy · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject:

Do you mean POI-Warner?

If so, why would you want to put a another program onto a Device that has a very good system built in? Confused

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TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
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ispy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 13, 2007 Posts: 3

i thought you had to install the poi software from this forum to be able to add new speed traps? i have looked on mine and the option to add anew point of intrest is disabled! how do i activate it.....

thaNKS

Oldboy · Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 11:34 pm Post subject:

To get Speed cameras you just have to add a File called an OV2 File. It is a Database of Locations.

If you want to add a Location to a category of your own, you have to create that category first.

If you go to http://www.tomtom.com/lib/doc/go910_710_510/tomtomgo_manual.htm you can download the User Manual for the x10 series, in one of several languages.

On page 33 of the manual it takes you through what a POI is and how to create your own.

Then if you want specific help, return and we'll try to get you going. Smile

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

ispy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 13, 2007 Posts: 3

thanks for the advice, i'll take a look and let you know how i get on

bevnet · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 07, 2007 Posts: 2

I've also got a 910, got the speed camera files, copied them to the tomtom (in the right area), but cannot select them for viewing, and alerting..
Got other POI's (McD's etc) and they're fine... but no speed cameras..
Anyone any ideas ???

Cheers

mikealder · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:15 pm Post subject:

As long as you put the ov2 files in the Western Europe map folder they should appear for selection when you go to Change preferences/ Manage POI/ Warn When Near POI.
The one possible though is the number of custom POI loaded to your map folder, there is a limit of 100 custom POI files, so if you have installed loads of categories and exceeded the 100 limit the device will allow selection of POI but in an unpredictable manor.
Have a close look at the map folder and count up the number of files with an extension of ov2 - Mike

bevnet · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 07, 2007 Posts: 2

Thanks for that, I had over 100 POI's, removed most of the eupoean ones, and the speed cams are there..
Cheers - Ian

mas66 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 12, 2006 Posts: 1

Hi

I will keep this on the same thread ........ I have a problem with the standard POI's in my 910 ........ all of the petrol stations are about a quarter mile out of place ??? .... I have checked other catagories and they seem fine ......... I have also used other units including my old 700 and everything was fine.

Could this be a prob with the poi.dat file ? ........ would it be worth replacing this file with one from a newer 910 ? if so could someone mail me a copy ?

I ahve called TT CS and I just get a stock answer that somethimes things can be inaccurate etc etc .......

Thanks in advance

MS

mikealder · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:07 am Post subject:

Why not try downloading and installing the Custom POI file for petrol stations from this web site, firstly it is more upto date than any other listing, and without a doubt more accurate, the download page can be found Here - Note you can only install 100 Custom POI files i.e. categories, (each category will contain thousands of location) to the device, so please don't go mad installing everything - Mike

mib150 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 27, 2005 Posts: 15

mikealder · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:00 am Post subject:

It depends on what you decide to download, if you select Shopping as individual files then it will consume 70% of your available custom POI's, there is also an option to download the POI file with Combine Subcategories selected, this rolls all the POI files under the main heading into a single POI file which only consumes one custom POI slot on the device, its the same information - just a different way of using it - Mike

mib150 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 27, 2005 Posts: 15

Thanks for the reply. So I guess if you combine them, then you will look under 'Shopping' and all the shops will be in a long list instead of say 'Argos' & 'Currys' etc. That would take ages to find what you want 8O , but I suppose it's just pros & cons, more categories but less detail.

Cheers again

Oldboy · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:51 am Post subject:

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