+Modelflyers (MFS) Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I'm sure I've seen somebody do it before but I just can't remember where. I love my Oregon but I do have one major problem with the default symbols that get used, especially the unknown question mark symbol which just disappears into the background. I have got as far as creating and loading a custom bitmap onto the Oregon but I cannot work out how to get the GPX file to refer to the new symbol. Any helpful suggestions would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+HHL Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Do you created the icon with the Garmin specific rules?http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2010/03/personalize-your-map-with-custom-symbols.html#.VaNl2vlKXDc The unit's firmware itself is automatically mapping the new icon against the old one. You have to name the new icon in exactly the same way than the built-in icons are named. More info: https://developer.garmin.com/downloads/legacy/GarminCustomSymbols/CustomGeocacheList.txt The firmware matches the GPXses <sym> and the <type> tag for replacing the icons. <sym>Geocache</sym> <type>Geocache|Traditional Cache</type> Hans Edited November 11, 2017 by HHL Quote Link to comment
+HHL Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Using Custom Symbols is also doable with additional waypoints. Additional waypoints with their dedicated icon are much more useful than the default blue flags. Example: Hans Quote Link to comment
+Modelflyers (MFS) Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Thanks Hans, I can certainly see my new marker in the custom markers on my list, but the filename is the random name I gave it, I'll try the naming thing. Thanks Simon Quote Link to comment
+HHL Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Modelflyers (MFS) said: Thanks Hans, I can certainly see my new marker in the custom markers on my list, but the filename is the random name I gave it, I'll try the naming thing. [...] Fine. ;-) And please have in mind, that Custom Symbols which are replacing icons will show in the Garmin's appropriate section and NOT under Customs. (ie: my Custom Symbol "Bank.bmp" does not show within the Custom window but within the Points of interest window. My Custom Symbols "Chuch.bmp" and "Cemetery.bmp" appears within the Civil window.) Hans Edited November 11, 2017 by HHL Quote Link to comment
+HHL Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 You'll find Custom Symbols for Additional Waypoints there. Additional Waypoint Icons (click here) Hans 1 Quote Link to comment
+Modelflyers (MFS) Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi Hans, Just tried it with my test bitmap and it works perfectly. Thanks again, Simon Quote Link to comment
+HHL Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Glad you got it sorted. Have fun with your unit. ;-) Hans Quote Link to comment
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