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Title: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 02:28:35 PM
OK i downloaded mapsource-then nc topo off this site- got the wizard-went to mapsource- no map-looked in upper left corner-nothin-tried to do it from my documents- says its not a mapsource file-what next? thanks
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: Seldom on February 28, 2012, 02:51:22 PM
What OS?
Have you read this?
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/how-to-open-maps-in-mapsource/
What version of MapSource?
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 02:54:26 PM
both from this site-but the mapsource is from the garmin site should be straight right?
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 02:54:58 PM
oh windows 7
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 02:57:05 PM
everything went smooth wizard and all-went straight back to mapsource-got the grid screen-same as before i downloaded map
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: maps4gps on February 28, 2012, 03:15:36 PM
That is likely the 64-bit Windows 7 issue.

Option 1 - Uninstall NC topo.  Download 'My trails ....'     With MapSource closed, install 'My trails ....'.     With MapSource closed, install NC topo.  Open MapSource - both mapsets should be available for selection.

Option 2 - Uninstall NC topo.  Download the 32-bit version which was just uploaded to replace the 64-bit version.
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 03:18:39 PM
yeah i got windows 7- 64 bit
Title: what is 'my trails'?
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 03:41:23 PM
what is this swapping in my trails to download for win7-64 bit
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: maps4gps on February 28, 2012, 03:53:56 PM
The 32-bit installer version of NC topo has been uploaded.
Title: Re: what is 'my trails'?
Post by: Indrid Cold on February 28, 2012, 03:54:21 PM
Not sure I understand the question but "My Trails":
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/53/
Title: Re: what is 'my trails'?
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 03:57:00 PM
refer to topic below this one in forum-THANKS
Title: Re: what is 'my trails'?
Post by: Indrid Cold on February 28, 2012, 03:58:13 PM
Quote from: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 03:57:00 PM
refer to topic below this one in forum-THANKS
I have read that and still don't understand your question.
Title: Re: what is 'my trails'?
Post by: maps4gps on February 28, 2012, 04:00:30 PM
When a mapset using a 32-bit installer is the first one installed, mapsets using a 64-bit installer will then install properly. 
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: Indrid Cold on February 28, 2012, 04:00:39 PM
See the following:
Quote from: maps4gps on February 28, 2012, 03:15:36 PM
Option 2 - Uninstall NC topo.  Download the 32-bit version which was just uploaded to replace the 64-bit version.
Title: still having trouble
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 04:22:03 PM
OK i am using windows 7 64 bit-i do not see a 32 bit version on the map selection page-i do not see a 'my trails' icon or anything-when i try to uninstall it just reloads map-PLEASE help me get this right-THANKS
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: Indrid Cold on February 28, 2012, 04:28:00 PM
Topics merged.
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 04:35:34 PM
sorry wont happen again-so i have to have the long wait all over again? is it the same download as before or do i specifically load the 32 bit version cause i cant find it-THANKS   and somebody said something about loading it on my trails cause of the 64 bit thing???
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: maps4gps on February 28, 2012, 04:40:51 PM
The PC version of NC topo now available for download is the 32-bit version - there is no longer a version using the 64-bit installer available for download.
The 'My trails ....' mapset is a small mapset which you might find useful and uses a 32-bit installer.  It covers most States and can be found by searching for available mapsets for a State. 
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 04:45:45 PM
OK- and it should take quite a while right-no prob-just prioritizing-lol
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: Seldom on February 28, 2012, 06:59:53 PM
Quote from: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 02:57:05 PM
everything went smooth wizard and all-went straight back to mapsource-got the grid screen-same as before i downloaded map
I don't understand this sentence.  What worked and what didn't?  And does "wizard" refer to the installer, or something else?

Also, the version of MapSource (or BaseCamp) really matters.  What version are you using?
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 09:01:01 PM
version 6.16.3-just got back from downloading 32 bit version-same thing-1st time it downloaded fast and smooth and got the install wizard-i dont know-say it could be the mapsource version huh?
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: Seldom on February 28, 2012, 10:09:14 PM
Quote from: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 09:01:01 PM
-i dont know-say it could be the mapsource version huh?
No, that's the latest version.  Some people can't get maps to load with older versions, but that's not your problem.
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 10:20:29 PM
what is the deal with this thing ? help me out
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 28, 2012, 10:31:42 PM
im goin to be runnin round in circles if i dont figure this thing out!!lol
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: maps4gps on February 29, 2012, 06:43:50 AM
I errored and recreated the mapsets using the installer script with the Windows 7 64-bit issue.

Uninstall NC topo.
Download and install "My trails ....  '(17Mb)  http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/53
Then install NC topo
Then start MapSource - note: it only checks for mapsets when it is started/opened
Title: Re: no map after downloading
Post by: charlessteve01 on February 29, 2012, 11:03:24 AM
hell yeah-got it man-thats prettynice-man if i had any funds i surely would make a donation-but i dont-is there anything else i can do for y'all