Can the car icon be changed on GO300?

SpacedMan

Hi,

I was wondering if it was possible to use the various different car icons on a GO300?

I know my GO is old but but it's better than my Start as it can use the camera database.

If it is possible, could someone explain how to do it?
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DennisN · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:30 am Post subject:

Yes it is possible.

As a first idea, see the tab at the top of the page "Free Downloads", then "Customise your satnav". There was a time (before TomTom stopped it with more recent models) that we used to create them for you.
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SpacedMan · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dennis,

I did download a couple and put them in the "art" folder but can find no option in the tomtom device to change the icon.
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DennisN · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:42 pm Post subject:

Sorry, I left my 300 a long time ago. Cars folder is sub folder under Art folder.

My memory says changed it under "Change Preferences".
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SpacedMan · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:10 pm Post subject:

There is a sub folder called cars but no option in "change preferences" to change the icon
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DennisN · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:02 pm Post subject:

Hmm. Maybe I’m wrong and it can’t be done on the 300.

Searching around I find a few details.

Feature was introduced later than the 300, giving option in Change Preferences.

Software update might have added it to the 300 - what’s your software version? Ever been updated? (You won’t be able to update it now).

It only works with display in 3D mode.
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Oldboy · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:20 am Post subject:

Have you tried changing the filename to -default.bmp?

Backup the original just in case. Wink

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SpacedMan · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 6:22 pm Post subject:

I haven't yet but the files are jpeg not bmp
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SpacedMan · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:06 pm Post subject:

It's done now, I used TomTomHeaven explorer.

Thanks for the advice,

Now all i need is a Mario voice Very Happy

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