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reggie24
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 Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject: file types |
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| i have downloaded the files for my satnav, but when i open them they are .asc files, not .csv files. What should i do? |
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Border_Collie
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| Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Is it a Navman you want the files for?
With, for example, the Pin570, you can, by using SmartST, transfer the .asc files directly.
The .csv files are the same but the top line, when opened, shows the words Longitude,Latitude which is not required and has to be deleted before resaving and using Smart ST to transfer files.
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Darren
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| Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: file types |
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| reggie24 wrote: | | i have downloaded the files for my satnav, but when i open them they are .asc files, not .csv files. What should i do? |
Navman now supports .asc files, from Navman's website:
NOTE You need SmartST V3.0 or higher to be able to import POIs.
This is quite simple: You just need to download the POI database, and import it into your Navman. Sounds easy? Well it is. Follow me:
1. Download the Safety Camera Database
2. Once the file has been downloaded, extract the contents in a folder that you will be able to retrieve
3. The file that you would mostly need is the one called PocketGPS_UK_GATSO.
4. Now you can start SmartST Desktop on your computer, when synchronized, click on Map > POI.
5. Click on File > Open text file and choose the safety camera file that we need (pocketgps_uk_gatso.asc)
6. Click on File > Save to Device, then enter the desired settings. The most commonly used settings are:
1. Active: Ticked
2. Visual Alert: Ticked
3. Audio Alert: Ticked
4. Units: Depends what you understand the best :o)
5. Distance: 1500ft / 500m
6. POI Visibility Level: 3/4 towards the right
7. Click on the [...] button and choose the picture called "pocketgps_uk_gatso.bmp" in the "ov2 bmp files" folder
8. When prompted, enter "GATSO" or "SPEEDCAM" as a name (following your preference)
9. Follow the instructions on the screen et voilą.
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Andy_P
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| Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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As this asc vs. csv question gets asked a lot, is it worth potting a note about it in the read me file that comes with the download? (or is it already there but nobody does?  ) |
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Darren
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| Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Andy_P2002 wrote: | | As this asc vs. csv question gets asked a lot, is it worth potting a note about it in the read me file that comes with the download? (or is it already there but nobody does? ) |
I'll check, I know some of our guides still refer to .csv files which needs ammending. Another one for the ever growing todo list!
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