Voie verte open source maps Garmin gps

[Jerseybean]

dear all

Is it possible to take the above detailed maps of the cycle routes of France and get them to display on a Garmin edge 1000-does anyone know how to do it? Tried some of the usual open source maps and can't get them to work

Thanks

JB

 

[Milkfloat]

I have never tried - but have you looked at OSM? http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/

 

[Jerseybean]

Hi
I have and I can't get the img file to be recognised on my Garmin 1000-it disappears into the ether

Kind Regards

JB

 

[Milkfloat]

Named correctly and including the right file extension?

 

[Jerseybean]

Named correctly and including the right file extension?

The extension is img and from recall it is called mapsupp.img or something similar-i put it straight into Garmin folder on sd

 

[Milkfloat]

If you are 100% sure that you have the extension set correctly and have not given it a double extension or forgotten to unzip the original file then you may have to enable the map on the actual unit.

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html

 

[Dogtrousers]

Take a look at http://velomap.org

I got good OSM based maps of France for my Garmins (60csx and Oregon) from there.

I can't be sure of the voie verte coverage as I've only ridden on the roads in France

 

[Jerseybean]

If you are 100% sure that you have the extension set correctly and have not given it a double extension or forgotten to unzip the original file then you may have to enable the map on the actual unit.

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html

Hi

Perhaps I'm not unzipping yet the file does have an img suffix-I can never see the file in maps to enable it-is there a way I can check its unzipped?

 

[Milkfloat]

Hi

Perhaps I'm not unzipping yet the file does have an img suffix-I can never see the file in maps to enable it-is there a way I can check its unzipped?

When you first got the file from the website, you should have downloaded it as a zip file. You then need to extract the zip file (usually done by just double clicking on the file). This will extract a file that should have the .img extension (although by default your operating system may hide this).

I think at this stage it is better for you to start over and download the file again and follow the instructions posted at http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html very carefully. If you get really stuck, let me know the area you need data for and I can create and host the file for you.

 

[Jerseybean]

When you first got the file from the website, you should have downloaded it as a zip file. You then need to extract the zip file (usually done by just double clicking on the file). This will extract a file that should have the .img extension (although by default your operating system may hide this).

I think at this stage it is better for you to start over and download the file again and follow the instructions posted at http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.html very carefully. If you get really stuck, let me know the area you need data for and I can create and host the file for you.

Thanks Milkfloat

but I have done all this previously and when I get to starting up satnav the new maps never appear-tehy are not in activity profiles under Train or Ride under Navigation-obly preinstalled garmin maps which are all enabled-I would like map for Jersey just to practise on

I appreciate all your time

JB

 

[Milkfloat]

@Jerseybean I have created a file for you at:

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...4626&authkey=!ANehO4LpNnxRtSg&ithint=file,img

Simply download this file and put this in the Garmin folder on your device.

I did have an extra thought, are you trying to put the map on an sd card? If so, it needs to be formatted as 'fat32'. If you are unsure, put my file on actual garmin device, not the sd card. It is a small file so should fit easily.