This is my first post so please go easy if this is a stupid question. I have Garmin Mobile PC on my Laptop but no Australian maps. I have Garmin XT installed with an Australian MapSource map. How can I get that map to work in Garmin Mobile?
BTW I have an external receiver which is working with Mobile PC .
BTW I have an external receiver which is working with Mobile PC .
Instructions are here assuming you can view the map in MapSource and it is not locked. http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/518-transferring-detail-maps-mapsource-mobile-pc
Terry
Terry
My MapSource is unlocked but I have problems opening the maps after they have been transferred. It says the id number is incorrect.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
I have the same problem - this is just a little bit of Garmin stupidity - I am hoping that they fix it in a software update. That is, if they have the insight to recognise the issue - maybe they need a few e-mails. But it's no use sending these to general support, they don't have a clue. Any idea where one can take this up ? Product development, etc ?
Bill,
The problem you are seeing is because you can not use any maps that require an unlock code with the software version of Mobile PC whether or not you have unlocked them to the GPS you are using. The software version is considered by Garmin to be a standalone product working with the maps that were included with it. If you have maps that don't require an unlock code, they can be used with Mobile PC.
Terry
The problem you are seeing is because you can not use any maps that require an unlock code with the software version of Mobile PC whether or not you have unlocked them to the GPS you are using. The software version is considered by Garmin to be a standalone product working with the maps that were included with it. If you have maps that don't require an unlock code, they can be used with Mobile PC.
Terry
Jola,
You will have to take this up with Garmin. Garmin does not have a representative on this group so an email or phone call to them would have more effect.
Good luck
Terry
You will have to take this up with Garmin. Garmin does not have a representative on this group so an email or phone call to them would have more effect.
Good luck
Terry
Hi Terry, I have spent ages looking for Aussie maps that will work. Do you have any links I can chase up? Thanks
Bill,
I am not familiar with any map links. Did you check the ones listed in the FAQ? http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/711-garmin-mobile-pc-faq
Terry
I am not familiar with any map links. Did you check the ones listed in the FAQ? http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/711-garmin-mobile-pc-faq
Terry
I have just checked out the links to the maps, but they won't open. I'm quickly getting very p***ed off with Garmin maps and don't think they are worth the headache.I'll give it another few days then call it quits and go with IGO or MIO.
I thought iGO was for PDA and Mio is a dedicated device. Do either of them do laptop software for Australia? With the maps you already have you can at least use Garmin nRoute on your notebook.
Terry
Terry
I have IGO 8 running on my Laptop, if you are interested let me know. I'm not sure with MIO.
I have installed NRoute but it won't pick up my GPS receiver.
I have installed NRoute but it won't pick up my GPS receiver.
The Nav n Go site only lists iGO 8 for portable devices and maps for Europe. I couldn't use it but others may be interested. Why don't you provide some information in a new thread in the software section.
Terry
Terry
Nice, but unfortunately there is no PC version of iGo officially available. (Just like there is no PC version of TomTom, etc... )
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Originally Posted by Bill Melbourne
... I have installed NRoute but it won't pick up my GPS receiver.
What GPS receiver are you using with it and are you getting any indication of why it might not be working?
...ken...
Thanks Ken, I have no idea why it won't pick up the GPS. It has no problem with IGO 8.
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Originally Posted by Bill Melbourne
Thanks Ken, I have no idea why it won't pick up the GPS. It has no problem with IGO 8.
Thanks, but I have just installed it and it doesn't pick up my GPS. I have now ordered a Bluetooth receiver and will try my luck with that.
Bill,
Does the GPS work with any navigation program you have? If it does it should work with GPS Gate. If it works with GPS Gate, nRoute should be able to see a Garmin signal on the appropriate port that GPS Gate assigns as Garmin. Assign this COM port in nRoute.
Or maybe I'm missing your original problem . If you have no Garmin HARDWARE, you won't have been able to unlock the map in the first place. In this case, nRoute will work but will show the map as locked.
Terry
Does the GPS work with any navigation program you have? If it does it should work with GPS Gate. If it works with GPS Gate, nRoute should be able to see a Garmin signal on the appropriate port that GPS Gate assigns as Garmin. Assign this COM port in nRoute.
Or maybe I'm missing your original problem . If you have no Garmin HARDWARE, you won't have been able to unlock the map in the first place. In this case, nRoute will work but will show the map as locked.
Terry
Yes, it works with IGO 8 and, strangely enough, it is picked up by Garmin Mobile PC but I can't unlock the maps on that.
I have to go off to work now but I will give more info later.
I have to go off to work now but I will give more info later.
Hey, success!!!! When i got home from work I had a couple of beers and gave it another try. That screen shot tipped the balance. The GPS is up and running and I must admit that Garmin looks good. Many thanks to everyone particularly Terry, who helped me to get it working.
OK, regarding the original issue of using maps unlocked to a 10x or 20x with the software-only version of Mobile PC, I have had an extensive interaction with Garmin Technical Support, and they said that they would refer it to Software Development.
Whether this leads to anything is difficult to say.
The solution is actually simple - just modify the software so that the software Unit ID is still used as at present (for people using non-Garmin receivers) for the maps that come with the software, but if a Garmin receiver such as the 10x or 20x is used, then it must also allow maps to be used that are unlocked to that receiver (as in the case of Garmin Mobile PC if the product is purchased with the 10x (010-00742-00) or 20x (010-00685-00)).
Now let's wait and see what happens.
Whether this leads to anything is difficult to say.
The solution is actually simple - just modify the software so that the software Unit ID is still used as at present (for people using non-Garmin receivers) for the maps that come with the software, but if a Garmin receiver such as the 10x or 20x is used, then it must also allow maps to be used that are unlocked to that receiver (as in the case of Garmin Mobile PC if the product is purchased with the 10x (010-00742-00) or 20x (010-00685-00)).
Now let's wait and see what happens.
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