Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
SurfShark VPN
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - Mapsource?
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

Mapsource?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Garmin Portable Navigation Devices
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Scarecrow
Lifetime Member


Joined: Jun 09, 2006
Posts: 185
Location: Kent

PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:05 am    Post subject: Mapsource? Reply with quote

I have read in a few threads about a program called Mapsource which you can plan routes on or at least create POIs? Have had a look at the Garmin website, from where you can download version 6.11.1, but this is just an update for an existing installation.

I have a Nuvi 360, and didn't get any software for the PC with it, so would I be right in assuming that if I want to use Mapsource, I will have to purchase a copy from somewhere?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
zogman
Frequent Visitor


Joined: Sep 05, 2005
Posts: 1417
Location: swindon uk

PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yep...try ebay.
_________________
***************************
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Scuby
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Feb 24, 2006
Posts: 29

PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Contact Garmin customer support. They will send it for free (did for my 350).
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Jamas
Regular Visitor


Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 76
Location: Toulouse-France

PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:49 pm    Post subject: Re: Mapsource? Reply with quote

Sorarse wrote:
I have read in a few threads about a program called Mapsource which you can plan routes on or at least create POIs? Have had a look at the Garmin website, from where you can download version 6.11.1, but this is just an update for an existing installation.

I have a Nuvi 360, and didn't get any software for the PC with it, so would I be right in assuming that if I want to use Mapsource, I will have to purchase a copy from somewhere?

Just go there and download the issue of mapsource you wish.

Hope this helps Wink

Jamas
_________________
SP i3 S/W 2.9-> 2.7 City Navigator V8 NT+
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
CeeJay
Frequent Visitor


Joined: Jan 06, 2006
Posts: 360
Location: East Sussex

PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Jamas.
Have I missed something here?
Tried downloading and installing these file and my PC tells me "no mapsource product found, setup will terminate".
Are these updates only? If not, which file should I use.
Thanks in advance.

CeeJay.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Skippy
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: 24/06/2003 00:22:12
Posts: 2946
Location: Escaped to the Antipodies! 36.83°S 174.75°E

PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 2:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The mapsource you can download from Garmin's website is an update to the existing mapsource program only on your PC. It's no use if you don't have the mapsouce CD with the maps on it.

If you have a Gamin GPS like the Nuvi or Quest 2 with no mapsource CD/DVD for use on your PC then people here have said that if you ask Garmin nicely and they will send you one.
_________________
Gone fishing!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Rob500
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Jan 08, 2006
Posts: 38

PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you do get a copy of Mapsource to use with the Nuvi then does anyone know if you can copy the maps from the Nuvi onto Mapsource on the PC. I tried with the copy I bought (with maps for Canada) but it claimed it could not find any maps on the Nuvi.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Jamas
Regular Visitor


Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 76
Location: Toulouse-France

PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

CeeJay wrote:
Hi Jamas.
Have I missed something here?
Tried downloading and installing these file and my PC tells me "no mapsource product found, setup will terminate".
Are these updates only? If not, which file should I use.
Thanks in advance.
CeeJay.

Sorry my fault.
If you go on the GPS topo web site http://www.gpstopo.fr/ and register, you can download a free demonstration (topo) map. It comes with Mapsource and then you can upgrade it via the previous link I gave.

Jamas
_________________
SP i3 S/W 2.9-> 2.7 City Navigator V8 NT+
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Skippy
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: 24/06/2003 00:22:12
Posts: 2946
Location: Escaped to the Antipodies! 36.83°S 174.75°E

PostPosted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 12:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rob500 wrote:
does anyone know if you can copy the maps from the Nuvi onto Mapsource on the PC


As far as I know you can't.

I think the "receive maps from GPS unit" option only returns the names of the maps loaded on the GPS, not the map data itself which it assumes you have loaded on the PC using the DVD.
_________________
Gone fishing!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Garmin Portable Navigation Devices All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.105 (30 Oct 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping