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Title: ibycus file
Post by: timinpa56 on June 11, 2009, 08:37:16 AM

hi. i downloaded the ibycus file and installed it. i can't find the exe to run the program after the install. i am new at this but very computer literate. can someone help me? i might need help after that to get maps on my garmin venure hc. thanks, tim.

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: Indrid Cold on June 11, 2009, 08:42:33 AM

Hi Tim, by .exe I assume that you mean on a Windows Machine. You need to open MapSource to use the maps, It should have came with your GPS unit, if not read the following to get it:

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/how-to-install-mapsource-if-it-didnt-come-with-your-gps/

Loading maps are covered here:
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/how-to-load-maps-on-my-garmin-gps-unit/

Fell free to ask any questions you might have.

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: timinpa56 on June 11, 2009, 09:17:20 AM

thanks. my section of pennsylvania has no map details. figures. its run very choppy when i use it. maybe i will try to figure it out. it's a shame there are no more topos out there. i was interested in downloading mapsource topo 2007 but could not find it. thanks again, tim

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: Indrid Cold on June 11, 2009, 09:34:51 AM

The Ibycus maps are just street maps. If you want TOPO details, check into one of the TOPO's from this page:
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/state/pa/

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: timinpa56 on June 29, 2009, 06:47:44 PM

Hi. I downloaded the Ibycus file and have working fine in mapsource. The only thing is, the surrounding 6 counties in PA where I live (the southeast) have no image files. They are just white. Do you know why this is or how I can fix this. It's funny that it seems like the software knows not to show the area where I live for some reason. Lol. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Tim.

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: -Oz- on June 29, 2009, 10:56:20 PM

Its possible due to a bug in processing the area just doesn't exist. Did you install the 2.0.1 patch?

The topo maps should have roads so perhaps use those?

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: timinpa56 on June 30, 2009, 05:34:05 AM

Hi and thanks. Do you know where I can get this patch? I downloaded the whole thing from the gpsfiledepot. Did that contain the patch? The funny thing is, I also downloaded the NE Topo part 1 and the same area is missing. Even a little bit more. Thanks, Tim.

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: maps4gps on June 30, 2009, 05:51:18 AM

Could you give a specific area? Ibycus used the 2008 March Census data for roads and hydro - no contours nor GNIS points, NE used the 2008 December Census data for roads and USGS for hydro, contours & points. The PA state map used 2008 Dec Census for roads and hydro and USGS for contours and points - see mapset description and tutorial for installing via MapSetToolKit.

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: timinpa56 on June 30, 2009, 06:13:54 AM

It's the Philadelphia to Harrisburg to scranton area. Thanks for your help, Tim.

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: -Oz- on June 30, 2009, 07:10:55 AM

Here is the patch: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/files/ibycususa_2.01_update.exe

it was linked to from the same page where you got the map from.

Title: Re: ibycus file
Post by: timinpa56 on June 30, 2009, 08:57:11 AM

thanks. the pa northeast part 3 did the trick. just a few things missing in my county. have a good day, tim.

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