jbsfamly Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 What format are the maps in? It is fairly involved. What is your level of computer literacy? Quote Link to comment
eaparks Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim Without knowing what file types your maps are it will be very difficult to offer much detail help. For making your own custom maps here is a link that gives you step by step instructions, just leave out the steps pertaining to downloading the topo data. You can use your own tracks and waypoints fairly easily to create your custom map. http://cypherman1.googlepages.com/Creating...hMapSetTool.pdf Quote Link to comment
jbsfamly Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim I have fairly good computer skills Thanks Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim I have fairly good computer skills Thanks We still need to know what format the current maps are in to be able to help you. Quote Link to comment
jbsfamly Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim I have fairly good computer skills Thanks Hi .dbf , .sbn , sbx Quote Link to comment
Suscrofa Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim I have fairly good computer skills Thanks Hi .dbf , .sbn , sbx Quite frankly I think your computer skills are not sufficient ! Quote Link to comment
+IndyJpr Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim It looks like you have shapefiles...as far as making maps you're halfway there (versus starting from raster maps). Here are a few resources that will show you what is involved and/or get you started: http://home.cinci.rr.com/creek/garmin.htm http://www.gpsinformation.org/adamnewham/a...1/gpsmapper.htm http://cypherman1.googlepages.com/Creating...hMapSetTool.pdf Quote Link to comment
jbsfamly Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim It looks like you have shapefiles...as far as making maps you're halfway there (versus starting from raster maps). Here are a few resources that will show you what is involved and/or get you started: http://home.cinci.rr.com/creek/garmin.htm http://www.gpsinformation.org/adamnewham/a...1/gpsmapper.htm http://cypherman1.googlepages.com/Creating...hMapSetTool.pdf Thanks ill give it a try... i have a program called arcview not sure what it does tho Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Can any one tell me how to convert non-garmin gps maps for use with mapsource so i may load them into my gpsmap60cx.. i have numerous hunting and back road maps but have no idea how to do this.... Thanks Jim It looks like you have shapefiles...as far as making maps you're halfway there (versus starting from raster maps). Here are a few resources that will show you what is involved and/or get you started: http://home.cinci.rr.com/creek/garmin.htm http://www.gpsinformation.org/adamnewham/a...1/gpsmapper.htm http://cypherman1.googlepages.com/Creating...hMapSetTool.pdf Thanks ill give it a try... i have a program called arcview not sure what it does tho ArcView is a GIS program by ESRI Quote Link to comment
Motorcycle_Mama Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thanks ill give it a try... i have a program called arcviewnot sure what it does tho No offense, but if you have ArcView and you don't know what it does, you are going to be completely over your head trying to convert shapefiles into maps that are compatible with Garmin GPS units. Good luck, though. Quote Link to comment
PerryB2 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Take a look at Mapwel. It greatly simplifies the process. Quote Link to comment
mdg2003 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Just curious when you guys say use - do you mean you are loading the map onto your gpsr to use instead of Garmin Mapsource products or are you merely adding routes and waypoints from this other software into your gpsr? Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Just curious when you guys say use - do you mean you are loading the map onto your gpsr to use instead of Garmin Mapsource products or are you merely adding routes and waypoints from this other software into your gpsr? Yes, loading the map onto the GPS instead of or in addition to Garmin Mapsource maps. Quote Link to comment
mdg2003 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) So which one of these products is the best or better than Garmin's sw? I'm kinda weird about maps. I have several mapping sw applications and am thrilled at the concept of getting more. Weird huh? Any other links you guys can direct me to? Looking to put it on a 60csx if that matters. Edited February 11, 2008 by mdg2003 Quote Link to comment
mdg2003 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) ooops Edited February 11, 2008 by mdg2003 Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 So which one of these products is the best or better than Garmin's sw? I'm kinda weird about maps. I have several mapping sw applications and am thrilled at the concept of getting more. Weird huh? Any other links you guys can direct me to? Looking to put it on a 60csx if that matters. There are no products. They are directions for making your own maps. The links provided are all you need. Quote Link to comment
mdg2003 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 This ought to keep me busy for a while, thanks............ Quote Link to comment
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