Understand the files and folders within your Nuvi

[dvpro]

Hi guys,

I downloaded a .GDB (POI) file and use mapsource to transfer the file to my nuvi 255W. But when I searched the filename in the SD card drive and main drive, I am unable to find the filename. May I know where does the filename installed to ?

Transfered data from Mapsource to device is saved as TEMP.GPX in \Garmin\GPX folder in device, or USERDATA.GPX in \Garmin\GPX folder in data card.

[dominatorFD09]

Hi guys,

I downloaded a .GDB (POI) file and use mapsource to transfer the file to my nuvi 255W. But when I searched the filename in the SD card drive and main drive, I am unable to find the filename. May I know where does the filename installed to ?

Transfered data from Mapsource to device is saved as TEMP.GPX in \Garmin\GPX folder in device, or USERDATA.GPX in \Garmin\GPX folder in data card.

Hi Dvpro,

Thanks for your reply. Saw the temp.GPX file. May I know what if I transfer another .GDB file using mapsouce, what will be the filename like? I thought POI file should be transferred to POI folder ?

Is there other ways to transfer the .GDB file but able to see the real filename ?

Please advise.

Thank you.

[dvpro]

Thanks for your reply. Saw the temp.GPX file. May I know what if I transfer another .GDB file using mapsouce, what will be the filename like? I thought POI file should be transferred to POI folder ?

Everytime you transfer from Mapsource, TEMP.GPX will be overwritten, but if you have turned on Nuvi after transferring, data from TEMP.GPX will be added automatically into CURRENT.GPX. So, if the file is removed or overwritten, after that, it will not affect data already imported into Nuvi.

Is there other ways to transfer the .GDB file but able to see the real filename ?

No. But you can rename it accordingly. However, I would not recommend doing this, because if in future you need to remove these POIs, deleting these GPX will not delete the POIs as it has been imported into Nuvi (in CURRENT.GPX). Anyway, I'd recommend you to use POI Loader. You can have POI filenames according to your preference, and the POI category can be named as you wish. And most importantly, when you delete the Custom POI files, the POI will no longer be in Nuvi.

[dominatorFD09]

thanks for your reply dvpro

I encountered a problem. When I searched a postal code 649848 in my nuvi, it doesn't shown any result except some other nearby postal code. But this postal code is existing. How do I create one and upload to my nuvi?

Kindly advise in steps.

Thank you for your help.

[dominatorFD09]

Till today I still don't get what does custom POI means. Anyone can advise me on this ?

[dvpro]

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I encountered a problem. When I searched a postal code 649848 in my nuvi, it doesn't shown any result except some other nearby postal code. But this postal code is existing. How do I create one and upload to my nuvi?
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If the postal code could not be found, most probably it is not in the database, pls report this to the appropriate feedback section.
If you want to create this POI, you can create a Waypoint in Mapsource, and then Send To Device.

[dvpro]

Till today I still don't get what does custom POI means. Anyone can advise me on this ?

Read more about Garmin Custom POIs here: http://www8.garmin.com/products/poiload ... _files.jsp

Examples of uses for Garmin Custom POIs: http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/a ... heroad/poi

[kuongchin]

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[*]JCV folder - stores Junction View files on models which support such feature
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Hi antyong,

I'm nuvi205 user. As the model not support JCV, can i delete the folder's contains?

I have both mfm & msm maps installed. If the contains of JCV deleted, will it effects the both maps function?

p/s: everytime update the map on garmin website, it will install the JCV as well but for nuvi205 not support, space waste.

thanks.

[dominatorFD09]

Hi all,

Please see attached picture. The blue line keep appearing on the map route. May I know what is that ?
Secondly, When I off the GPS signal and simulate from 1 location to another, it tends to like unable to simulate and got hang like that.. anyone encounter this problem ?

Please advise

[dvpro]

Please see attached picture. The blue line keep appearing on the map route. May I know what is that ?

That is Nuvis's automatic trip log (sorta like breadcrumb trail). To hide it, tap Tools > Settings > Map > Trip Log > Hide.

Secondly, When I off the GPS signal and simulate from 1 location to another, it tends to like unable to simulate and got hang like that.. anyone encounter this problem ?

I've never experienced this before, maybe others can comment on this.