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#1
General Discussion / Re: A few questions...
December 17, 2010, 10:05:40 PM
Nope, didn't work.

I think I'll try to get the img into windows and convert it to a gmapi file and then put it on my Mac...then use mapinstall...

I really thought Garmin was further along with Mac software....this reminds me of ten years ago...
#2
General Discussion / Re: A few questions...
December 17, 2010, 08:41:43 AM
The "if I remember correctly" makes me nervous  ;D but I'll try it...

Thanks!

#3
General Discussion / Re: A few questions...
December 16, 2010, 12:37:16 PM
Boyd,

You are correct.  I'm thinking I won't be updating maps on my GPS that often.  I may just use the Windows machine in my office for everything.  I'll try the tutorial you linked here....I don't have a .tbd file with the .img so hopefully it works the way it should. 

Is it possible to bounce back and forth between two machines?  In other words, can I connect my GPS to Windows and load maps, and then connect it to my Mac and load other maps?  For most things my Mac will be fine, but for the occasional situation like the one I currently have it would be nice to just connect to Windows and do what I need to do...

One more question: When MapInstaller puts maps onto the GPS, is it basically recreating the gsuppmap.img file on the card?  If this is the case, then it makes sense why I can see the img I want once I put it into the Garmin folder on the card, but then it disappears when I go to load other maps.  This is why I thought if I could get the img converted to a gmapi, I could treat it just as the other maps I have to install...
#4
General Discussion / Re: A few questions...
December 15, 2010, 09:54:49 PM
I got the gmapsupp.img file installed onto my 60csx, and everything looks good.  BUT, when I use mapinstaller to load topo maps from this site, I can no longer view the features from the .img file I loaded previously.  I have to take the topo maps back off, then reinstall the img file to my Garmin folder.  Am I doing something wrong?

I think it may be best to convert the .img file to a gmapi file so I can load it like my other maps.  I got on the Dell in my office and loaded all the Windows programs.  Then I followed some instructions I found online that had me doing things in a DOS prompt window, and that was a miserable failure, and a waste of about 2 hours.   Is there a tutorial you would recommend for converting a .img file to a .gmapi?  All I have is a img file, and it's for hunting locations in Kansas.

Here is where I'm getting the img file: http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Maps-by-County/2010-Fall-Hunting-Atlas/GPS-Information-Files
#5
General Discussion / Re: A few questions...
December 14, 2010, 09:39:08 PM
I'm assuming the file that is already in there is my base map....I saved a copy of it for later when I'm done with the .img file I'll be using for a trip.  If I were to completely overwrite the file I'm assuming there would be no way to get the base map back?

Thanks, Indrid....I'm trying to get ready for a trip tomorrow, hence the flurry of questions...
#6
General Discussion / Re: A few questions...
December 14, 2010, 09:21:00 PM
Nevermind, found it.  :)

#7
General Discussion / Re: A few questions...
December 14, 2010, 08:20:01 PM
I have downloaded several apps from the Garmin website.  Which app is the primary one for communicating with the GPS?  I have the gmapsupp.img file, but I'm not sure how to get it onto my 60csx....

Boyd, you said, "Really depends on what the .img file is. What is the file named? Is there just one file? If so, name the file gmapsupp.img and drop it into the Garmin folder on the GPS."  In what program do I create this Garmin folder?

Sorry for such silly question...
#8
General Discussion / Re: A few questions...
December 12, 2010, 07:17:05 PM
I purchased a Garmin 60CSX.  I just ordered it this weekend from Amazon and it will be here Tuesday.

The img file is named gmapsupp.img already.  That's odd that you would know the file name....or is it not?  Will I be able to have several maps activated at the same time on the 60CSX?

Once I get the GPS I'll try it and see if it works.  I only need access on the GPS because I have the same map in a pdf.  I do have a Dell in my office at work but only use it twice a year when I have to report grades at the end of a semester....I suppose I could use it for applications that aren't possible on a Mac.

Thanks...very helpful!
#9
General Discussion / A few questions...
December 12, 2010, 06:23:34 PM
I just discovered the site and have learned so much already....thanks for making it available!

I just ordered a GPS and though I had a Garmin legend years ago, I'm still quite clueless.  There are a few things that aren't clear (or maybe they are and I just don't understand)...particularly for those who use a Mac computer exclusively.  Incompatibility with Mac is why I gave up on Garmin years ago...but it looks like all the issues are worked out....?

1.  I know that MapInstaller from Garmin is used to load maps.  Once I installed it, files I downloaded from this site no longer looked like folders full of numbers and such, and are now seen as .gmapi files.  I'm assuming this is good and they are good to go for MapInstaller?

2.  I downloaded a map from a government website that is an .img file.  I see the instructions for converting the file using MapSetToolkit but it's only available for Windows.  Is there a way I can get this .img file converted for MapInstaller? (on a Mac)  I really hope so, the map I downloaded will prove to be a valuable resource on an upcoming trip...

Sorry if these questions are always being asked.  I tried to search past threads and still couldn't find an answer...

Thanks for any help!

jason