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General Discussion / Re: new with Tread overland ne...
Last post by Boyd - December 15, 2024, 06:00:43 AMHappy to help. Since you're using a Mac, you could also use a "virtual device" for this instead of a physical flash drive. See this:
https://www.javawa.nl/virtualdevice.html
On that site you will find a number of very useful free apps. They're written in Java, which makes them compatible with Macs and Windows machines. Don't recall the details, but some of them may no longer work because of changes to MacOS however, I think you'll find some discussion of that on his site.
Unfortunately, the author suffered a stroke a number of years ago. He recovered, but didn't feel mentally capable of continuing his software development. Has been awhile since I've heard anything, hope he is OK.
https://www.javawa.nl/virtualdevice.html
On that site you will find a number of very useful free apps. They're written in Java, which makes them compatible with Macs and Windows machines. Don't recall the details, but some of them may no longer work because of changes to MacOS however, I think you'll find some discussion of that on his site.
Unfortunately, the author suffered a stroke a number of years ago. He recovered, but didn't feel mentally capable of continuing his software development. Has been awhile since I've heard anything, hope he is OK.
#2
General Discussion / Re: new with Tread overland ne...
Last post by donb - December 15, 2024, 03:39:51 AMWOW
great info. thank you VERY much for taking the time to help me. I will try my best to follow your instructions.
great info. thank you VERY much for taking the time to help me. I will try my best to follow your instructions.
#3
General Discussion / Re: new with Tread overland ne...
Last post by Boyd - December 14, 2024, 03:59:17 AMIs this the map you're trying to use?
https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/1/
Garmin has some instructions for installing third party maps here
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=21G3VnXffc3fvlt4Ru9Yg7
I don't have a Tread and have stopped using Garmin devices completely now, I think Garmin is living in the past and their devices are not a good value today. But that's beside the point, of course.
Anyway, that support document assumes you already have an .img file in the correct format and it simply tells you how to copy it to the GPS. The trick will be creating the .img file in the first place. You could try this: plug a USB flash drive into your Mac, not sure if it's necessary, but the first thing I would do is format it as FAT-32, which is what Garmin uses.
Open the Disk Utility app, you will find it in the Utilities folder which is inside the Applications folder on your Mac. On the left side of the window you should find a listing for your flash drive. Click on that, then click the Erase button at the top of the window. IMPORTANT - make sure you have really chosen the USB flash drive and not another disk on your Mac! Also note that you must use a flash drive and NOT a hard disk or SSD for this.
Disk Utility should then ask if you want to erase the flash drive. Click the Format menu and choose the MS-DOS (FAT) option, then click Erase.
You should now be able to use Garmin MapInstall to put the map on your USB flash drive. Garmin's software will think that your flash drive is actually a GPS and treat it accordingly. Follow our tutorial here. Note: Garmin MapInstall is part of the Basecamp software, but some people report that the App Store version doesn't include it. If you don't see this app in your Applications folder, use the link in the tutorial to download it directly from Garmin
https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/how-to-load-maps-on-my-garmin-gps-unit/#mac
If all of this works, you should now have a folder named Garmin on the flash drive and there will be an .img file inside that folder which is the map.
At this point, you can use the instructions in the Garmin link I posted above to create a folder named Map on Tread GPS, then copy the .img file to it.
Sound complicated? Yeah, it is. And, getting back to your original post, apparently this map doesn't have the trails you want on it anyway. You could try installing some other maps from this site in that case.
Maybe somebody else will have some suggestions, but I wouldn't count on it. This site is pretty dead now. As a moderator, it pains me to say this, but it's mostly just spammers that post here, I delete their posts and ban them all day long.
As I've suggested to others, you might try another site such as this.
https://advrider.com/f/
But (IMO) the sun is slowly setting on Garmin's expensive, proprietary devices and forums like ours - which used to be so interesting and helpful - are all but dead.
https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/1/
Garmin has some instructions for installing third party maps here
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=21G3VnXffc3fvlt4Ru9Yg7
I don't have a Tread and have stopped using Garmin devices completely now, I think Garmin is living in the past and their devices are not a good value today. But that's beside the point, of course.
Anyway, that support document assumes you already have an .img file in the correct format and it simply tells you how to copy it to the GPS. The trick will be creating the .img file in the first place. You could try this: plug a USB flash drive into your Mac, not sure if it's necessary, but the first thing I would do is format it as FAT-32, which is what Garmin uses.
Open the Disk Utility app, you will find it in the Utilities folder which is inside the Applications folder on your Mac. On the left side of the window you should find a listing for your flash drive. Click on that, then click the Erase button at the top of the window. IMPORTANT - make sure you have really chosen the USB flash drive and not another disk on your Mac! Also note that you must use a flash drive and NOT a hard disk or SSD for this.
Disk Utility should then ask if you want to erase the flash drive. Click the Format menu and choose the MS-DOS (FAT) option, then click Erase.
You should now be able to use Garmin MapInstall to put the map on your USB flash drive. Garmin's software will think that your flash drive is actually a GPS and treat it accordingly. Follow our tutorial here. Note: Garmin MapInstall is part of the Basecamp software, but some people report that the App Store version doesn't include it. If you don't see this app in your Applications folder, use the link in the tutorial to download it directly from Garmin
https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/how-to-load-maps-on-my-garmin-gps-unit/#mac
If all of this works, you should now have a folder named Garmin on the flash drive and there will be an .img file inside that folder which is the map.
At this point, you can use the instructions in the Garmin link I posted above to create a folder named Map on Tread GPS, then copy the .img file to it.
Sound complicated? Yeah, it is. And, getting back to your original post, apparently this map doesn't have the trails you want on it anyway. You could try installing some other maps from this site in that case.
Maybe somebody else will have some suggestions, but I wouldn't count on it. This site is pretty dead now. As a moderator, it pains me to say this, but it's mostly just spammers that post here, I delete their posts and ban them all day long.
As I've suggested to others, you might try another site such as this.
https://advrider.com/f/
But (IMO) the sun is slowly setting on Garmin's expensive, proprietary devices and forums like ours - which used to be so interesting and helpful - are all but dead.
#4
General Discussion / new with Tread overland need h...
Last post by donb - December 14, 2024, 01:27:09 AMI am new to off road gps, my friend bought a tread overland and I was impressed with how bright the screen is, I was using a samsung tablet and it was very hard to see as the screen would wash out in the Yuma AZ desert which is where we ride so I bought a Tread overland.I am unhappy that many of the trails we ride do not show up on the gps, my friend has a 24k topo southwest mapping sd card from Garmin and he is able to see the trails we ride, well most of them but not all. anyway I bought a SD card and copied his sd card, well that did not work and so I contacted garmin and ask if after spending 1300 dollars on a fancy gps do I still need to spend more money and buy their topo sd card, the answer was yes. dang. so I started searching which brought me to here.
I found a file called Arizona topo and downloaded it into my mac computer and think I have it as the map garmin explorer or base camp is showing, the problem is I am still not able to see the trails we ride. can anyone help me with what i have to do so I can see the trails we ride in and around Yuma AZ. thank you in advance for any and all help
Don
I found a file called Arizona topo and downloaded it into my mac computer and think I have it as the map garmin explorer or base camp is showing, the problem is I am still not able to see the trails we ride. can anyone help me with what i have to do so I can see the trails we ride in and around Yuma AZ. thank you in advance for any and all help
Don
#5
General Discussion / Re: Zumo XT beginner
Last post by Boyd - November 22, 2024, 02:25:59 AMIt's unfortunate, but I don't think you will get a lot of help here. Most of the people who come to gpsfiledepot these days are just spammers that I ban from the site. There's an occasional post by somebody who needs help with the maps here, but that's about it. Sites where people discuss GPS devices have mostly all gone away, killed by the smartphone. I was a moderator at GPSReview for many years, which would have been a good place for your question. Then one day the site was just gone, apparently, the company who owned the site simply "pulled the plug" wiithout even telling the staff.
Let's see if you get any answers. In the meantime, you might get more help at a site like this
https://advrider.com/f/
Let's see if you get any answers. In the meantime, you might get more help at a site like this
https://advrider.com/f/
#6
General Discussion / Zumo XT beginner
Last post by DBM - November 22, 2024, 01:25:50 AMI really hate to admit this but....I have had a Zumo XT for almost a year now, but never took the time to learn how to use it. I just keep the map on so I can read the street names and see the upcoming curves in the road. All this time I have been riding trails and loops that I already know. All that is about to change in 2 weeks when I am leading a small group in 3 different WMA forests areas that are all new trails. I have printed paper maps for each section, and highlighted the planned routes on the maps.
My plan is to stop at the entrance at each forest, set a waypoint, then go exploring the planned route. I would like to record the track we are taking on the GPS so that we can just turn around and back track the same way we came in if we decide that is our best way out. Seeking advice for a total newbe. I do plan to really learn how to use this XT in the near future.
My plan is to stop at the entrance at each forest, set a waypoint, then go exploring the planned route. I would like to record the track we are taking on the GPS so that we can just turn around and back track the same way we came in if we decide that is our best way out. Seeking advice for a total newbe. I do plan to really learn how to use this XT in the near future.
#7
Site Support / Re: Download link for Canada W...
Last post by Curtez - November 21, 2024, 09:42:16 AMI literally made an account (and this is my first post) regarding the mac files not downloading. I was using Brave browser and Chrome: both do NOT work for mac files. SAFARI browser DOES work for the mac downloads.
#8
Site Support / Re: Download link for Canada W...
Last post by revyd - November 14, 2024, 08:45:30 PMThank you. Usually chrome is the workaround for safari. It works perfectly.
#9
Site Support / Re: Download link for Canada W...
Last post by Boyd - November 14, 2024, 11:47:03 AMAssuming you're talking about this map?
https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/831/
Works fine for me on the Mac with Safari. Does not work with Chrome - nothing happens, no error message. See this thread for a Chrome work-around if you prefer it
https://forums.gpsfiledepot.com/index.php/topic,5318.0.html
https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/831/
Works fine for me on the Mac with Safari. Does not work with Chrome - nothing happens, no error message. See this thread for a Chrome work-around if you prefer it
https://forums.gpsfiledepot.com/index.php/topic,5318.0.html
#10
Site Support / Download link for Canada West ...
Last post by revyd - November 14, 2024, 10:17:56 AMI've been trying to download the updated topo map for western Canada, but the mac link does nothing. The windows link works but of course it won't work on my Mac. Help!
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