+henryViii Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 hi. i am new to geocahing and would like some help please of where to download a uk poi file (geocache locations) for my uk tomtom 720 . there was a link on this site but it is under maintenance. many thanks. henryviii Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 WHy not have alook at using Geocache Log and creating your own OV2 files, they can be created from withing to suit you and whatever area you want. As it creates them from withing you simply download the caches you want to find/include and just go from there. Quote Link to comment
+shampogs Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 WHy not have alook at using Geocache Log and creating your own OV2 files, they can be created from withing to suit you and whatever area you want. As it creates them from withing you simply download the caches you want to find/include and just go from there. I use GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife/Kit/whatever....) downloadable from the web. Small fee payable, but well worth it. From that you can export a custom POI file to your TomTom directly which gives the greater part of the info required as regards cache location etc. It also allows you to export multiple cache locations direct to your GPS rather than adding them one at a time. Worthwhile peice of software, although there are others out there as well.... Quote Link to comment
+Al & Tracy Smith Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I use TomTom on a PDA and my prefered choice is a program called GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) and the 'TomTom' macro (available on the GSAK web site) by Big Wolf. This produces nice icons for each cache type but I think you need to be a premium member as GSAK uses pocket querys from GC.com to populate its data base. Quote Link to comment
+Handsyhands Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hey HenryViii I recommend using GSAK. Simply download a Pocket Query from Geocaching.com and import to your GSAK database. Create a TomTom POI by clicking on file/export and then copy the generated OV2 file into your map folder on Tomtom, it's usually called ‘United_ Kingdom_ and_ Republic_ of_ Ireland ‘ or similar. You can also create a geocaching icon in bmp format and use that in the GSAK export. If you include the child waypoints then you can pick up the parking as POI too. Quote Link to comment
+ITCHYthirdEYE Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Don't you need tobe a paying member to do pockets??? Quote Link to comment
+Handsyhands Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Only if you want GPX format, the LOC version are more basic but do the job for free. You can also use GSAK full version completely free but will get annoying nag screens after a while, once you are happy you like the program then well worth £17.30 to remove them. Geocache Log is also available for free but has Limited usage of 5 caches, slightly cheaper at £12.99. GPX Pocket Queries are one of the benefits of becoming a Premium Member and I would suggest buying a £6.92 for a 3 month membership to see how you get on. Edited March 20, 2009 by Handsyhands Quote Link to comment
+henryViii Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 WHy not have alook at using Geocache Log and creating your own OV2 files, they can be created from withing to suit you and whatever area you want. As it creates them from withing you simply download the caches you want to find/include and just go from there. many thanks for your help. i will try to create my own poi plus thanks to everyone else for offering help Quote Link to comment
+ITCHYthirdEYE Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I TOLD YOU THEY WERE A NICE BUNCH AND WOULD HELP YOU OUT!! Quote Link to comment
+Biff0r Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Got PQ from here, loaded into GSAK and converted to tomtom format and now on my TomtTom, makes driving there easier but al;so removes some of the fun and trying to find place to park etc. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Exporting a PQ from GSAK to TomTom. I've created a guide on how to do this which may be of help. It is part of a larger plan I have to put more information about papeless caching on my resources website. You can download the document (pdf) here. Any comments welcome. Chris (MrB) www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources Quote Link to comment
+Biff0r Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Exporting a PQ from GSAK to TomTom. I've created a guide on how to do this which may be of help. It is part of a larger plan I have to put more information about papeless caching on my resources website. You can download the document (pdf) here. Any comments welcome. Chris (MrB) www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources that's where I got info from initially - good job Quote Link to comment
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