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#91

General Discussion / SEA-SEAsiaTopo Map

Last post by marcellusak1 - April 30, 2023, 03:45:26 PM

i have tried a dozen times to D/L this to my PC. Halfway thru it fails.

any ideas?

what is the issue?

#92

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: links not working

Last post by lagrabow - April 07, 2023, 08:33:47 AM

Thank you for the info.

#93

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: links not working

Last post by Boyd - April 04, 2023, 07:28:15 PM

cgpsmapper was discontinued quite some time ago and the site is long gone. I believe you can still find the free version with the wayback machine at archive.org. Sorry, don't have link handy, but try plugging in the bad link you used in their search box here

https://web.archive.org

Not sure about MapSetToolkit, you might be able to find it at the same place. Basically, this is a system of map making that is dying, along with the whole dedicated GPS market. I think most mapmakers have moved on to OpenStreetMap tools, which are still supported.

Personally, I stopped making Garmin maps a number of years ago and now use other formats and tools on my own site.

[edit]Looking at your post again, I think you have come to a wrong conclusion. You should not need Mapsettoolkit or cpgpsmapper, they are not required to use the maps on this site anymore. Almost all the maps here have an installer that you just double-click and the maps will be automatically installed in Basecamp.

There are also Mac versions.

#94

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / links not working

Last post by lagrabow - April 04, 2023, 06:48:30 PM

I am a newbie owner of a Garmin 66s and trying to learn to use it. I have been reading your tutorials about how to use maps with basecamp. I have downloaded maps in the .img format. In the tutorial it says to download these two files: MapSetToolkit  &  cGPSmapper.
When I try to download them the links provided don't work. [taken to "site not found"
How can I get these software?
Thanks

#95

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: Export to Google Earth?

Last post by KyleGreen - April 03, 2023, 09:08:15 PM

Hi,
On the txt directions, it says use the edit dropdown and export to google earth.  Google earth is not an available option on the drop down.  The version of mapedit says its not registered.
Would registering this help of is google earth not compatible anymore?

i have a garmin mod apk getmodnow
Im really quite new to this.
Thanks

It sounds like you're using MapEdit software to edit your GPS data and export it to Google Earth. However, you're unable to find the Google Earth option in the Edit dropdown, and you're also seeing a message that the software is not registered.

Firstly, registering MapEdit may help solve the issue, as it may unlock additional features and options that are currently unavailable to you. You can try contacting the software developer or checking the documentation to see how you can register your copy of MapEdit
Regarding the Google Earth issue, it's possible that the version of MapEdit you're using is outdated and no longer compatible with the latest version of Google Earth. You may want to check if there are any updates or patches available for your version of MapEdit, or consider using a different software that can export GPS data to Google Earth.

Alternatively, you can also try exporting your GPS data to a file format that is compatible with Google Earth, such as KML or KMZ, and then importing it into Google Earth manually. This may require some additional steps, but it should allow you to view your GPS data in Google Earth.

#96

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: Garmin Topo US 24K Southwe...

Last post by jallen - March 24, 2023, 02:39:09 PM

Thanks. I downloaded Basecamp and will try to do what you suggested.

#97

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Re: Garmin Topo US 24K Southwe...

Last post by Boyd - March 24, 2023, 01:55:08 PM

Garmin stopped selling the DVD versions of their maps a number of years ago. These were designed to be loaded onto your computer where you could use them in Basecamp and Mapsource. But they no longer support this map format.

Now your only options are downloadable maps that are locked to the original device you install them on or pre-loaded SD cards. However, you should be able to connect the GPS to your computer by USB and access the maps in Basecamp while it's connected. You could also just put the card in an SD card slot if you laptop has one, or a USB reader otherwise.

These cards are copy protected so that only the original will work in the gps, however a copy of the card should work in Basecamp.

See this for more:

https://www.javawa.nl/virtualdevice.html

#98

Using The Maps/Garmin Software / Garmin Topo US 24K Southwest S...

Last post by jallen - March 24, 2023, 12:23:49 PM

Can the Garmin Topo 24K Southwest map I ordered be displayed on my laptop from the SE Card? I have been told that it cannot be downloaded on the laptop.

#99

GPSr Units / Re: Garmin Zumo XT Truck Wirin...

Last post by Boyd - March 22, 2023, 09:12:27 AM

It's unfortunate that you aren't getting any replies, but there just isn't much activity in our forums anymore. You might try posting at advrider. I'm not a member there but think it's more active.

[Edit]Nevermind, it looks like you already posted the same thing there.

#100

General Discussion / Re: Small Question about Legal...

Last post by Lesteraction - March 18, 2023, 09:08:16 AM

The main issue here must thus be one of ethics. I had a look at the maps from Garmin, and they are, to put it mildly, a bit pricey. I am aware that the majority of the maps on this website were made via authorised methods, utilising tools like OSM. I believe that was my primary worry. I shouldn't be bothered by this, probably. I'm not sure; if anyone has wise counsel on this, please share. Thank you for your thoughtful response.