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OK, not so simple for me...I downloaded the img file but cannot get it to show up in Basecamp. How do I do that?
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Assuming you have a Garmin Montana - this procedure only works if you have that model of gps.

If you already have downloaded the image (gmapsupp.img) from OSM

  1. Create a folder on the micro SD card called garmin
  2. Place the image inside that folder
  3. Put micro SD in the Montana
  4. Start Basecamp
  5. Connect your Montana to your pc and wait a bit

Your pc will first recognise your Montana connected via usb port
then Basecamp will 'hear' the Montana and the map will become visible being imported - look at the green progress line on left hand side in Basecamp.

tip: you can rename the gmapsupp file to the name of the country/ies the .img is made up of- This new name will be visible on the Montana to help select/deseect but it revert to OSM worldmap in basecamp.
Whatever you rename the gmapsupp image, do not rename the extension ! the .img is for the benefit of the electronics not for the nut who connects the saddle to the handlebars!!
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Bertrand, thanks, I indeed have a Montana.

I did not realize that Basecamp will only recognize maps which have been installed on the GPS unit, so thanks for explaining that.
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Basecamp will recognise maps installed in your Montana's own memory AND those on the micro SD card.
The larger the map, the more time it takes to 'cross over' but you can always see the green progress bar.
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OK, I've gotten the OSM map of Mongolia to show up, but the level of detail is really low--there are very few roads, and once I zoom in below a very high level, all of the roads and terrain features disappear, even Lake Hovsgol disappears; do I need to download separate maps at higher detail levels? Also, where do I get the tracks?

Sorry for the dumb questions, but a lot of this GPS stuff is really counter-intuitive for me.
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no that's normal- in OSM map detail will fluctuate wildly depending on how much data has been sent in.
In some places it's as good as city navigator in others it's sparse.

The only way you will get better maps (if they exist!) is to buy them.

Tracks are made by others who may share them with you
Same for waypoints

Just a word of caution if I may- if going anywhere remote DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH and verify all data supplied by others.
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OK, I've gotten the OSM map of Mongolia to show up, but the level of detail is really low--there are very few roads, and once I zoom in below a very high level, all of the roads and terrain features disappear, even Lake Hovsgol disappears; do I need to download separate maps at higher detail levels? Also, where do I get the tracks?

Sorry for the dumb questions, but a lot of this GPS stuff is really counter-intuitive for me.
can you bring your montana to lunch??
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heh, brought it with me.

Also, it appears that the battery fried during my last trip, when I had it mounted on the bike, so right now running it off of AAs. Anyone know what the battery would have fried? During the trip I kept getting messages "Unsupported Battery Detected", but I thought that the contacts might have been dirty or loose.
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Has anyone used the OSM for Laos? I have just down loaded them but i am waiting got my Montana to come (just ordered it). I was just wondering how detailed they were

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Has anyone used the OSM for Laos? I have just down loaded them but i am waiting got my Montana to come (just ordered it). I was just wondering how detailed they were
People without a GPS make use of OSM by printing it out as a paper map ...
OSM on Paper - OpenStreetMap Wiki
I used the first suggestion and came up with
Make - fieldpapers.org within 40 seconds .. you can do better by spending more time..
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People without a GPS make use of OSM by printing it out as a paper map ...
OSM on Paper - OpenStreetMap Wiki
I used the first suggestion and came up with
Make - fieldpapers.org within 40 seconds .. you can do better by spending more time..
I have got the Reizen map of Laos, which I think is quite good/detailed, will have a look at your suggestion

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Bertrand, thanks, I indeed have a Montana.

I did not realize that Basecamp will only recognize maps which have been installed on the GPS unit, so thanks for explaining that.
Basecamp will also see maps that are installed on your computer.

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Basecamp will also see maps that are installed on your computer.
I put a map (img file) in Basecamp's Map subdirectory, but it did not seem to see it.
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I put a map (img file) in Basecamp's Map subdirectory, but it did not seem to see it.
When you download maps from OSM, you can download a zipped image file that when unzipped can be placed on the gps's sd card. Or you can download an executable file that will install the maps on your computer. BC can see maps that are installed on the PC and the gps.

Maps installed on the PC can be sent to the gps via 'MapInstall' by selecting a map region. 'MapInstall' is included with BC.

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorial...rmin-basecamp/
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorial...rmin-gps-unit/

There needs to be a sticky for using Basecamp.

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For what is worth.....I live in the state of Missouri, in the US. I've been using OSM maps to route me around the state finding Geocaches. I've been quite pleased with the maps and their detail. The only issue I have, is not being able to do address searches.

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