drawing Routes on Garmin Worldmap base map?

Badmunkie · 02-12-2005, 09:13 AM

Does anyone know how to modify the ".img" map files in Garmin Worldmap? Since Worldmap is the only software useable in the Streetpilot that covers the Balkan countries that I plan to ride through this year, but it won't autoroute (it only makes strait point to point routes) I want to draw my route on the ".img" map files and then load them to the SP III.

I have found many sorces for creating your own GPS-loadable maps from scanned paper maps but that is way beyond what I need. I just want to make a copy of the existing Worldmap files and draw my route on them.

Anyone know of such a graphic application that will let me fiddle with my World(map)?

Thanks,

'munkie

slide · 02-12-2005, 10:11 AM

Not exactly what you wish, but starting here, you may get leads to what you wish or you can make do with this:

http://cgpsmapper.com/]GPS Tool[/url]

RBikerT · 02-12-2005, 12:46 PM

Look on the web for freeware called G7towin. I can send you a copy but I think there are different versions available.

This software allows you to design a route using waypoints and then upload that route to your GPS.

It takes some getting used to to work with the product but I've even been able to use it with a Garmin 2620 and am happy with the results. I design route segments rather than entire trips that way I can mix and match.

Hope this helps.

BurnieM · 02-12-2005, 06:47 PM

Is you have MapSource then you can create a manual route on the PC then upload to your GPS

Badmunkie · 02-13-2005, 01:13 AM

RBikerT, I found and loaded G7towin but haven't really delved into it yet. I'll take another look.

BurnieM,
I do have Mapsource and do just what you suggested when travelling in areas where I use European CN. The problem is that in the Balkans I have to use Worldmap and it does not support autorouting (which follows the roads exactly).

'munkie

02-12-2005, 09:13 AM	#1
Badmunkie ...and needing spanked! Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Central Arkansas Oddometer: 181	drawing Routes on Garmin Worldmap base map? Does anyone know how to modify the ".img" map files in Garmin Worldmap? Since Worldmap is the only software useable in the Streetpilot that covers the Balkan countries that I plan to ride through this year, but it won't autoroute (it only makes strait point to point routes) I want to draw my route on the ".img" map files and then load them to the SP III. I have found many sorces for creating your own GPS-loadable maps from scanned paper maps but that is way beyond what I need. I just want to make a copy of the existing Worldmap files and draw my route on them. Anyone know of such a graphic application that will let me fiddle with my World(map)? Thanks, 'munkie

02-12-2005, 12:46 PM	#3
RBikerT Ride the Weird Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 221	routing Look on the web for freeware called G7towin. I can send you a copy but I think there are different versions available. This software allows you to design a route using waypoints and then upload that route to your GPS. It takes some getting used to to work with the product but I've even been able to use it with a Garmin 2620 and am happy with the results. I design route segments rather than entire trips that way I can mix and match. Hope this helps. __________________ Hey, Babe! Touch me like that again and I'll... Well, just touch me like that again.

02-12-2005, 06:47 PM	#4
BurnieM Nipple boy Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 2,934	Is you have MapSource then you can create a manual route on the PC then upload to your GPS __________________ . www.rockymoto.com.au Parts and accessories for your adventure bike

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02-12-2005, 10:11 AM	#2
slide A nation in despair Joined: Jul 2003 Location: NM, USA Oddometer: 17,923	Not exactly what you wish, but starting here, you may get leads to what you wish or you can make do with this: http://cgpsmapper.com/]GPS Tool[/url]

02-13-2005, 01:13 AM	#5
Badmunkie ...and needing spanked! Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Central Arkansas Oddometer: 181	RBikerT, I found and loaded G7towin but haven't really delved into it yet. I'll take another look. BurnieM, I do have Mapsource and do just what you suggested when travelling in areas where I use European CN. The problem is that in the Balkans I have to use Worldmap and it does not support autorouting (which follows the roads exactly). 'munkie