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dirtygaz Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:32 pm Post subject: installing poi's to tomtom one new edition |
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Hello all, im new, yesterday i bought a tom tom one new edition, v6.560, i have downloaded the camera database and followed these instructions.
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras-tomtom-ov2.php
Am i right in thinking that these do not work as yet with my system, it says instructions coming soon for tomtom home.
When instructed to open map of uk and ireland i get an error saying windows cannot open this file.
Do i need another programm?, i continued anyway and copy and pasted the files into that location but they are not in my tomtom POI's.
Im in desperate need of home, i am likely the most clueless person on here when it comes to technology.
Thanks in advance. |
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Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10643 Location: Suffolk, UK
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: installing poi's to tomtom one new edition |
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dirtygaz wrote: | Am i right in thinking that these do not work as yet with my system, it says instructions coming soon for tomtom home. | The method described here does not use HOME to install the Camera Files. It is done using Windows Explorer.
dirtygaz wrote: | When instructed to open map of uk and ireland i get an error saying windows cannot open this file.
Do i need another programm?, i continued anyway and copy and pasted the files into that location but they are not in my tomtom POI's. | The phrase to Open the Map Folder refers to opening the Folder to see what is inside. In this case if you Click the Map Folder in Windows Explorer it will show you all the Files contained in it, in the Window on the Right.
dirtygaz wrote: | Im in desperate need of home, i am likely the most clueless person on here when it comes to technology. | HOME can be downloaded from THIS Page. _________________ Richard
TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:43 am Post subject: |
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If you follow those instructions you posted a link to VERY carefully, you should get it all working.
To repeat, you DON'T need "Home" to load the camera database, and you just need to put the files into the map FOLDER, where the map files live - you don't need to open any map FILES themselves.
Take it all slowly, and let us know how you get on. If you get stuck, tell us exactly where i nthe list of instructions. |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:32 am Post subject: |
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And given you have already tried to open 'files' rather than 'folders' please ensure you have a full backup of your device. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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dirtygaz Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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That was meant to say in desperate need of help, not home, i have home which i installed from the disc, il give it all a bash again and see what happens. |
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dirtygaz Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, ive done all that again, got everything downloaded properly, and copy and pasted into the correct file.
Everything is fine untill instruction 18, they arent in any of my POI categories, everything else is, i have garages, restaurants, police stations etc etc but nothing about cameras.
Grrrrr |
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Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10643 Location: Suffolk, UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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dirtygaz wrote: | Ok, ive done all that again, got everything downloaded properly, and copy and pasted into the correct file. | What did you actually Copy to the Map Folder?
Was it the Zip File? Was it a Folder containing the OV2 Files?
dirtygaz wrote: | Everything is fine untill instruction 18, they arent in any of my POI categories, everything else is, i have garages, restaurants, police stations etc etc but nothing about cameras. | Are these categories you mention the TomTom built-in POIs?
Use Windows Explorer, and count the number of OV2 Files you can see in the Map Folder. What is the Name of the Folder where you see the OV2 Files? _________________ Richard
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dirtygaz Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yes they are built in POI's, i have eleven .OV2 files in my 'map of uk and ireland' folder, but when i click start---my computer---tomtom home-- it opens up and there are loads of .OV2 files, some appear to be copies. |
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Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10643 Location: Suffolk, UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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These are probably the TT Speed Camera Files.
#13 of the FAQs Page will show you how to remove them. ;) _________________ Richard
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dirtygaz Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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Do you mean that i cant install the camera warnings from here untill i have deleted them?
And if they are the tomtom cameras, why can i not see them on my TT device? |
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Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10643 Location: Suffolk, UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:38 am Post subject: |
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If you have a Full Backup then I would delete the TT Camera Files. They are not 'seen' on the Device itself because they are a different type of OV2, and the Device knows about them.
I would remove ALL the OV2 Files and start again.
You didn't answer my other questions:
Quote: | What did you actually Copy to the Map Folder?
Was it the Zip File? Was it a Folder containing the OV2 Files? |
_________________ Richard
TT 910 V7.903: Europe Map v1045
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dirtygaz Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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I unzipped all the 'pocketgps......' files and copied everything from there into the 'map of uk and ireland' folder |
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dirtygaz Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2007 Posts: 9
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Have got them on now, thanks very much for you're patience and help, its much appreciated.
Couple more things while im here, is it possible to have the cameras displayed on the TT map all the time or do they only appear when im within my pre-set distance?
Will i be notified of camera location updates by email?
Can i report a camera through my TT or must it be done through the website? |
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dirtygaz Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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Im off out GATSO hunting to see if my alarms work! |
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Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10643 Location: Suffolk, UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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dirtygaz wrote: | Have got them on now, thanks very much for you're patience and help, its much appreciated. | Do you know what you did to get it working? It might help others who are stuck. ;)
dirtygaz wrote: | Couple more things while im here, is it possible to have the cameras displayed on the TT map all the time or do they only appear when im within my pre-set distance? | Much better to use the Warn When Near only as this uses less processor power.
dirtygaz wrote: | Will i be notified of camera location updates by email? | If you have asked for email notification. Better still use the RSS Link.
dirtygaz wrote: | Can i report a camera through my TT or must it be done through the website? | Use the submissions page on the Website.
dirtygaz wrote: | Im off out GATSO hunting to see if my alarms work! | Next lesson involves using the Route Demo. It saves a lot of petrol. _________________ Richard
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