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OSM maps will load into both Mapsource and Roadtrip (and Basecamp) just fine. Basecamp is your best bet for a MacBook Air as it will allow you to create tracks also.
You shouldn't have any problems loading it on to your Nuvi as long as you have enough space. I am not sure if the most recent Nuvi firmware allows you to show tracks on the map view, earlier versions did not. If your budget extends to it replace the Nuvi with a Montana.
No current Garmin software allows realtime mapping between a PC and a GPS.
For your Ipad I think is an app that allows you to have offline OSM maps.
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Just a thought if someone has a windows based pc, ( sorry I now zilch about apples unless they my favourite Braeburn variety!) you can install the old N-Route software and link up your gps via usb lead for real time scrolling map.
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If budget allows, a Montana will serve you well. OSM maps can be installed on a micro sd and under Basecamp.
Easiest way is just to take the image and place one on a a usb stick for Basecamp to read and one on a micro sd for the Montana to use.
You would have to install the map on a tablet running windows if you want to use N-Route and be visible as you drive*
* not recommended due to safety issue aka keep your eyes on the road!
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Just wanted to mention that I was amazed by how well OSM worked in Mongolia, it was amazing. It had a route to everywhere I wanted to go, regardless of the lack of paved roads in many places. And no mistakes where it would send me 50km down some track and then change its mind (as my Garmin devices have done several times). OSM Mongolia, for instance, was far better and more reliable than the Garmin maps I bought for Morocco a few years ago.
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16 Sep 2013
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Since discovering OSM about 6 months ago and realising they'll work on my Garmin I'm always curious which maps to use. For example the new Garmin Europe City Navigator 2014.20 maps or OSM. I often end up taking both, just in case but use the Garmin maps most of the time. However I can certainly see that changing should I go to Mongolia or similar.
I have 2 sites I enjoy looking at. One overlays OSM (or another) data real-time on Google Maps so you can see the differences, just use the slider at the top to increase/decrease the transparency:
transparent map comparison openstreetmap google bing yahoo
The second site I use has any 4 maps in quadrants so you scroll on one and can see the differences between 4 map-sets.
Map Compare | Geofabrik Tools
Maybe someone will find it useful if they're not already widely used and I'm just late to the party 
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I have 2 sites I enjoy looking at. One overlays OSM (or another) data real-time on Google Maps so you can see the differences, just use the slider at the top to increase/decrease the transparency:
transparent map comparison openstreetmap google bing yahoo
The second site I use has any 4 maps in quadrants so you scroll on one and can see the differences between 4 map-sets.
Map Compare | Geofabrik Tools
Maybe someone will find it useful if they're not already widely used and I'm just late to the party |
I have mentioned it before but not in this thread, so will add it for the sake of completeness.
A tool I use all the time for comparing maps and sat imagery between Google, Bing, Yahoo, OSM, and about 30 other sources is the great Russian utility called SASPlanet. It also allows you to download and cache maps and images from any and all of those sources at any and all levels of zoom you want. Its a programme so works online or offline. You can also hook up a GPS feed to it. I find the programme needs to be operated as an administrator to work properly.
It also is the best tool I have found for drawing off road tracks based on satellite images as you can switch easily from one source to another while you draw to maintain the greatest level of detail on the map.
http://sasgis.ru/download/ SASGIS - SAS Planet Download
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er, sounds rather time-consuming, Colebatch!
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Thanks for the feedback guys. It sounds as though getting a Montana (or similar) would be the best way to get OSM in a format that I can view whilst driving - with the added option of putting the maps on a stick for the macbook for non-driving use.
I've just been looking at the soon-to-be-released Garmin Monterra. Based on the reviews so far, it seems like it has everything that the Montana has with a few extras. It is Android based, so can have apps downloaded to it. It also has a dual band receiver for GPS and GLONASS, which may be a useful feature in Russia and Central Asia. It allows you to merge maps for a 3D viewpoint. It is compatible with Montana accessories, so I could mount it in the vehicle.
It will be more expensive that the Montana - estimated retail price in the US is $650. It is expected to be released around October, so it is something that I could consider as well as the Montana.
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It will be more expensive that the Montana - estimated retail price in the US is $650. It is expected to be released around October, so it is something that I could consider as well as the Montana.
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I was taking to someone who had seen a prerelease one of these he was was very impressed.
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Maybe I missed it, but is there a way to download multiple maps to MapSource?
When I select an area on the OSM site and download the EXE file to install to MapSource, it works fine.
If I choose another area on the OSM site and download the EXE file, it overwrites my previously downloaded region.
Any way around this?
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Maybe I missed it, but is there a way to download multiple maps to MapSource?
When I select an area on the OSM site and download the EXE file to install to MapSource, it works fine.
If I choose another area on the OSM site and download the EXE file, it overwrites my previously downloaded region.
Any way around this?
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See the post below - it's number 37 in this thread and you can read the discussion around that post.
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Sorry Griff - did not realise you just use MapSource on pc
OK Walter is correct - use the .exe option but I suggest you chose all the tiles you want in OSM to build you ONE very large map with everything you need as you will ONLY be able to have ONE in MS with this method.
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See the post below - it's number 37 in this thread and you can read the discussion around that post.
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Guess I did miss it.
Thanks. Not the answer I was hoping for, but I can work with it.
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More than one area...
Having more than one OSM map ... Works for windows (7 + XP) with mapsource
1) You can chose to have an OSMlite map - by choosing the bicycle option when requesting your map .. it will appear different on the screen - remove the .typ file in the folder C:\Garmin\Maps\Openfiesmap Lite if you want it to appear the same. This will be in addition to your normal OSM map.
2) In your C drive there is a folder - default position - \Garmin\Maps\OSM generic routable OR \Garmin\Maps\Openfiesmap Lite where you will find your map tile files .. make sub directories here for each area - eg Asia, Australia, Europe, North America etc. In each of these place a copy of the files in the main directory after you execute the relevant .exe file of each area .. then when you want an area copy the files back from that sub directory. You can still only have one map area at a time ..but you can preselect what area. This means you are not requesting/updating all of the world at once thus reducing your work requests to OSM and the delays.
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Just wanted to mention that I was amazed by how well OSM worked in Mongolia, it was amazing. It had a route to everywhere I wanted to go, regardless of the lack of paved roads in many places. And no mistakes where it would send me 50km down some track and then change its mind (as my Garmin devices have done several times). OSM Mongolia, for instance, was far better and more reliable than the Garmin maps I bought for Morocco a few years ago.
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Sweet. and what GPS were you using? Did you have laptop along as well?
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Loading direct to Garmin
Hi Folks,
I've just got a new Zumo 660 after losing my old one and need to get some maps on to it. Is their any way I can download the OSM files direct to the device instead of putting them on to a memory card via a computer? I don´t have easy access to a computer with a micro SD port at the moment.
Thanks!!
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Stick the unit on USB to your PC ,,
Under Explore ,, you have 'e' and 'f' drive or whichever your system shows.
Under first drive ,, most likely 'e' ,, since f is where the map file is. You will see a folder either 'data' or 'gpx' get rid of the 'current' and slide over Walter's gpx. Boot up ..look under 'favourites' Voilla ,, you now can change the symbols for gas,, rest,, motel,,, repairs etc.
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I am a complete novice at GPS, I have just bought a Zumo 660. I have downloaded the OSM map for Central Asia, Russia, Mongolia.
If I want to download Waypoints I save them in a separate file to the OSM map which is on an SD card? Are the Waypoints completely independent of the map?
If I get rid of the 'current' file will I lose all my current POIs related to my Europe or Australia Garmin maps? In short are the way points saved to the GPS itself or a SD card?
I may not be making any sense here, sorry just trying to get my head around it!
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