Confused by advice for dowload onto Garmins and more!

steviebilbo

Hi all, I have been reading through the Garmin forum for a couple of days and as the thread title suggests, I am a little confused.

I have recently purchase my first Garmin (the 3590LMT) after years of relatively easy use from my Navman N40i. I actually managed to download the database and get it onto the device using 'poi loader' only to discover that according to the forums there are issues with camera warnings either being too early or not happening at all if you are under the speed limit etc. So I have now deleted those files from the device.

Reading futher I saw the sticky for the converter and manged to download it (as admin etc.) but had problems with .wav files reportedly being missing? I did download the database and process the files but got lost at that point - then I removed the files again AND THEN saw the help file!!!

I then read the sticky about Ash10's Camera Manager software and also the sticky about the video - both of these are quite old threads so I was wondering, are these two still relevant? and if so, which is the suggested latest (best) advice?

Without sounding ungrateful there is so much (old ish) advice on the forum that I have become a little overwhelmed by which method I should use to load the database onto my new device.

Secondly and hopefully simpler to resolve, I have my old 'favourites' from the Navman with about 60 destinations which I use as a part time HGV agency driver but for the life of me I can't seem to get the xml file to load onto the Garmin even if I change the extension to .gpx as suggested by the Garmin tech support guy over the telephone.

So far I have had no luck with xml to gpx file conversion if one actually exists (that works) then I can't find it on the net.

I have, on the advice from the tech guy at Garmin, changed the name of the installed current.gpx file to current1.gpx and then replaced it with my old favourite file renamed from myfavourites.xml to current.gpx but it doesn't work using that method.

I know very little about editing xml files let alone converting them hence the attempt to find a converter online.

Is there anyone out there who can offer me simple step by step advice on how to solve the database download problem and/or the uploading of my favourites from my Navman.

Thanks in anticiption!
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sussamb · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:30 am Post subject:

Can't help with the camera files as I use the Garmin ones Embarassed

I've also no idea whether your xml file can be read by a Garmin, but what I can say is that you have the method wrong.

current.gpx is simply a one way copy of what is held in inaccessible memory. If you name your xml file current.gpx it'll be overwritten. Note that gpx files are xml files so there should be no conversion necessary.

What you need to do is call it anything other than current.gpx, as when the nuvi boots it merges any other gpx file into current.gpx

If that works be sure to delete the xml file you renamed otherwise it will create problems in the future.

Kremmen · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:52 am Post subject:

It sounds like you are almost there apart from the .WAV files.

The .WAV files are not included with the database download as there are a few different types available. The 22x22 .bmp files are as they are the standard Garmin ones.

Hunt around here, dig out the .WAV set that you prefer and place them in the same directory as the .CSV and .BMP files. WAV link:

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/Official-Voice-Packs-Now-Available-2371.php

Next step is to hunt for the SOX.exe file and place that into the same folder where POILoader.exe is situated. That will likely be \program files\garmin\ or similar. SOX link in a previous post:

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=578390

Then your good to go.

Judging by your concern with not always getting a warning you can use either the CSV converter or the camera manager which both overcome this phenomenon.
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MaFt · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:11 am Post subject:

If you want to email the xml file from the Navman to me I will try convert it to a csv file that can be used with POILoader to get them onto the Garmin.

Email is MaFt AT pocketgpsworld DOT com

MaFt

steviebilbo · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:35 am Post subject:

sussamb, MaFt and Kremmen, thanks very much for your responses.

Sadly the Garmin gave up the ghost last night - stuck in boot mode/loading maps screen - hard reset not working and laptop not seeing it either but Garmin are replacing it (via Halfords) in a day or so....

@ Kremmen - I will download the converter again today, how does it interract (if at all) with Ash10's toolbar 'gizmo' which downloads converts etc. do they work together or do I just need the one? Also, is the sox.exe you mentioned a seperate utility and what does it actally do?

@sussamb - roger d, I saw that explanation whilst researching further (after I posted) and it makes sense - will try that if MaFt's offer doesn't bear fruit.

@ MaFt - TVM, will pm my .xml favourites file to you shortly and thanks for anything you may be able to do.

once again fellas, thanks for the responses.
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Kremmen · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:17 pm Post subject:

You only need to download and run the CSV converter, it's fully standalone.

Similarly Ash's application is also fully standalone AFAIK.

The SOX is a third party utility, used by POILoader to manipulate the .WAV files and link them to the .CSV files of the same name. The end result is a *.GPI file with all the cameras, icons and sounds.

It's all straightforward once you get going.

Post back with any specific issues.
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Andy_P · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:13 pm Post subject:

Kremmen · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:34 pm Post subject:

I missed that Embarassed

I downloaded mine manually ages ago and I just hit the 'download same as last time' option now.

I'll know for next time though Smile

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steviebilbo · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:45 pm Post subject:

MaFt · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:05 pm Post subject:

steviebilbo · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks MaFt,

That's cleared that up and whilst I am here, a public thanks for sorting my 'favourites' file for me - just need a working device to load everything onto now... and then the 'test' phase!

Steve B
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