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FXRStuarty
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Can I download routes from MS Autoroute to my 760T?
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Yes, but IIRC you will need a conversion program like GPSBabel to put it in the proper format.
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POIConverter, from out own Oldie can read the AuitoRoute .AXE files, and export them in several formats.
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Then that's even better!
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FXRStuarty
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| Oldboy wrote: | | POIConverter, from out own Oldie can read the AuitoRoute .AXE files, and export them in several formats. |
This looks like what I need so I have downloaded it to my laptop.
Have had a wee look at it and tried to load a saved journey constructed using Autoroute.
When I try to load the route in to POI Converter the file does not show in windows explorer. I assume this is due to the file extension. POI C looks for .csv files and my saved file is a .axe and the only other option is .axt
Where am I going wrong?
Grateful for further guidance.
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Oldboy
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| FXRStuarty wrote: | | When I try to load the route in to POI Converter the file does not show in windows explorer. I assume this is due to the file extension. POI C looks for .csv files and my saved file is a .axe and the only other option is .axt |
Select as Filetype Microsoft Maps. 
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FXRStuarty
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| Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:35 am Post subject: |
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| Oldboy wrote: | | FXRStuarty wrote: | | When I try to load the route in to POI Converter the file does not show in windows explorer. I assume this is due to the file extension. POI C looks for .csv files and my saved file is a .axe and the only other option is .axt |
Select as Filetype Microsoft Maps. |
Thanks.
I did as you said and, after inserting the push pins, I now have a list of 11 journey points shown as Push Pins.
I have a Garmin 760 and so I saved this as a Garmin file. Is this correct? After connecting my Garmin to my laptop how do I get this in to my Garmin? Where should the journey be saved? On the SD card?
Sorry for the dumb questions but this is all new to me.  |
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Oldboy
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| FXRStuarty wrote: | I have a Garmin 760 and so I saved this as a Garmin file. Is this correct? After connecting my Garmin to my laptop how do I get this in to my Garmin? Where should the journey be saved? On the SD card?
Sorry for the dumb questions but this is all new to me. |
I'm afraid we've reached the limit of my knowledge now (in respect of Garmins), so someone with more specific know-how will need to lead you further.
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Meter_Man
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| Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:03 pm Post subject: Loading your pushpins |
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The best way to do this is using mapsource. You import them into mapsource from the list that you need to save as a Garmin Database file (.gdb) then select them all, click edit and make a route from selected items.
You then transfer the route to your garmin from mapsource. Now, go to Tools, My Data on the Garmin, Import Route from file and Bingo! |
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FXRStuarty
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| Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: Loading your pushpins |
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| Meter_Man wrote: | The best way to do this is using mapsource. You import them into mapsource from the list that you need to save as a Garmin Database file (.gdb) then select them all, click edit and make a route from selected items.
You then transfer the route to your garmin from mapsource. Now, go to Tools, My Data on the Garmin, Import Route from file and Bingo! |
What is Mapsource?
Have had a look at Garmin website and the download is there. However it will only install if a previous version is found on the PC taking the download. |
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If I recall correctly, posts elsewhere in this forum have said that a copy of Mapsource is included in the Garmin Training Database package, which is here.
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FXRStuarty
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| dales wrote: | If I recall correctly, posts elsewhere in this forum have said that a copy of Mapsource is included in the Garmin Training Database package, which is here.
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Cant download the software at the link. It again says "Previous MapSource Not Found. Download will terminate"
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FXRStuarty
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Come on peeps, someone must be able to assist me to get the MS Autoroute map to my Garmin? |
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Meter_Man
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| Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:53 pm Post subject: POIs to 760 |
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Apologies
Have you purchased a map upgrade?
If you haven't, apparently you can't have Mapsource on your PC.
If you PM me your postal address, I'll gladly send you a CD with mapSource on it but I'm unsure if it will work until you have a ma pon your PC |
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FXRStuarty
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: POIs to 760 |
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| Meter_Man wrote: | Apologies
Have you purchased a map upgrade?
If you haven't, apparently you can't have Mapsource on your PC.
If you PM me your postal address, I'll gladly send you a CD with mapSource on it but I'm unsure if it will work until you have a ma pon your PC |
Been real busy of late and want to thank you for your offer. I ended up plotting the route on Garmin unit rather than downloading from MS Autoroute.
It has prompted a question though, how can I use the Garmin unit to its full potential if I cant get access to all the tools e.g. Mapsource?
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