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Originally Posted by John Laverick
Daryl,
I'm assuming I can drop the .img file straight into the device memory direct also rather than onto an SD card? (I haven't got one yet)
The only problem with this method is that I have to have the GPS device hooked up to my computer to see the maps and do some route planning? Is it possible to transfer the maps the other way? I.e. from the GPS back into BC?
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Yes you can, but make sure its into the 'Garmin' directory. You're need to rename the OSM gmapsupp.img file you unzipped to UK.img otherwise you will overwrite the gmapsupp.img file that's already there. Older Garmin units won't allow you to rename the file.
On the microSD card I have a directory called 'My OSM Maps' and that's where I park them. I can drag and drop them into the 'Garmin' directory on the microSD card when I need them.
There's nothing wrong with having the gps connected to a pc when you do your route planning. I do it all the time. I use a Garmin 62s. It has a 8g microSD installed. This is where I keep my OSM maps and my gps project files. I'm using the gps as a mass storage device. I'm running BC on two desktops and a netbook, this allows me to move between any computer any anytime and work on any gps project using BC's Backup/Restore function.
I use the microSD card to store manuals, photos and other documents as well.
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/O...armin/Download
daryl
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