IMG file will not work on laptop. Only on a Garmin device. For laptop you need to download and install the exe file

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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.

Linky not working Bert

Thanks for all your help. Not sure what the max map size is. Seems to struggle over 1500. I have another 3 maps on their way so should be here soon.

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max size don't know.
I have a single one of Russia, Mongolia, Stans Iran and not reached 2gb yet! so I would not worry too much!
The key is to stay below the maximum number of map tiles which is 2025 per map (or was last year- I am not aware of any changes in that but things change so fast these days-)

Looking at the OSM maps, the tiles (IMHO) are not an issue but would be if you use City Nav Europe for example.

Hi Bertrand

I have done a few more map downloads and re-named them, Kyrg, Kazak, Laos, then copied them to the SD card

When I look in the map database, all I see is 3 of the same

OSM Generic Routable

And when I run basecamp, the maps are available, but the only way to see what they are is to select it with the drop down box and see what are athe tiles cover

Am I doing something wrong here?

Cheer from Moscow
TravellingStrom

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Hello 'Strom'
You shot out of HU germany so fast we never had time for a !

Quote: "When I look in the map database, all I see is 3 of the same"
Not sure what you mean there.
All maps should be located in a folder called Garmin on the memory card.


When you download the .img file, just rename it to , for example' Kazak010812
(reason you know which country and the date you downloaded the OSM data)
This will become visible in the GPS (if you have a Montana or 62S) and you will be able to select it or deselect it at will.

The name will ONLY be visible on the above gps's (that I know about)

The edited map name will not display in Basecamp when connected via usb to either of the two gps named above and will revert to the generic name which is written in the map data as against just the file name.

Apologies if your gps is neither of the above
I only know about the 276C, 278C, 62CSX, 62S and Montana
Only the newer units support multi maps selection/ deselection amongs many other features.

A great way Garmin keeps our business and keeps giving us new toys! & when I say 'give' I mean you have to deep deep alas. But IMHO, they're worth it!
Safe continuance my friend!

Hi Betrand, yep I was running fast, sorry about that.

I have the Montana 650T

I downloaded 3 maps images and they are in their own download folders. I extraced them there and renamed each image
Laos.img
Kazak.img
Kryg.img

I then copied those three images into the GARMIN folder on the SD card.

When I fire up the Montana and look in Setup/map/Sekect map, I see the following extra maps


Enabled - OSM generic routable
Enabled - OSM generic routable
Enabled - OSM generic routable

If I click on one of them it lets me enable or disable it, and if I click on the i it just tells me it is an OSM generic routable map etc, NO info regarding which map it is


So, for me the process failed somewhere along the line

Cheers
TS

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Ok, i apologise if folk keep seeing me pop up on the Nav threads, i'm on a journey of education here....

So am i reading this correct here, you can only have one map in MS or one at a time..??
I have downloaded some .exe files and a couple of zip .img files. I want to put these onto SD cards, can you explain how to get the files in to MS or BC from having them all together in the same file on my PC. Is it a simple case of dragging them across...???

I use mapsource ... with several maps in it.
I have genuine garmin maps installed in it, one for Europe, one for Australia and one World map. And I have two .nl maps of Australia - one old style the other new style. Then I have .nl maps for Vietnam, India. And then I have maps for Australian mountain biking, Australian road bicycling. And some other maps too! So you can have a great many maps avalible in mapsource, but you can only view one at a time.

If you do a .nl 'custom map' then you are restricted to one of their 'custom maps'. And if you try install another .nl map that is an update of one already installed it will ask if you want to overwrite the old one, you cannot have both old and new (unless you want to start getting very complex!). I do prefer the country maps - there is some overlap with other countries so it is not too hard to handle changing countries.

File extents ... roughly
.exe files are mean for a pc. In an OSM/Garmin context they install an OSM map on the PC for use in Mapsource/Basecamp.

.imj files in an OSM/Garmin context are for use in a GPS.

If you want more instructions ... read the very first post in this thread.

Link http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...eet-maps-64135

Hi Warin, I can see your a seasoned Hubber and I have read Colebatch's 1st post many times. What i see is a post aimed at folk who have some ability with IT navigation. I on the other hand am a total novice to PC navigation. I am slowly getting to grips with the lingo but where as people who have some IT skills can follow tips without flinching I hit a wall. You mentioned (.nl) what is that...????
Let me recap on what I think I understand so far and what i have to play with.
I have BC & MS downloaded. I have some .exe files & some zipped .img files also downloaded. Can you explain to me what BC does and MS does with regard to keeping files ready to download onto a SD card. Should i keep one map/SD card or can I store several..?? I have my Garmin 390LM and want to keep it, it would seem many folk are or have been so frustrated by Garmin they use other GPS devices but i'm gonna stick with it. I only need to find my way here once and then it will stick with me but PC's, IT in general have and are so particular in use they leave zero margin for error and as my IT/PC navigation skills are so poor at the minute I need some very basic guidance .
I will continue to read posts and self educate but please also help out on here.
Can someone give me a basic generalisation of 'basecamp' and 'mapsource' please...???

Garmin developed 'mapsource' for its GPSs. Later Garmin decided to develop a new program for its GPSs ... called 'basecamp'. Chose one and use it. As your starting fresh and 'mapsource' is no longer being updated I'd suggest you learn 'basecamp'.

The .nl refers to a long web address where the files you have came from .. the Netherlands. There are other sources but this thread is about the .nl one. Web address can indicate where they are in the world using these .nl, .uk .es etc etc.

I'm a mapsource person .. I have little idea what basecamp does. Maybe I'll learn the next program? Anyway ...

The .img files will have to go into the GPS .. possibly on a SD card if your GPS has that capability. If you need instruction on that - start another thread. But simply the .img files are just copied across to the SD card ... no basecamp/mapsource action. Post #14 gives a little info on this. Probably some more after it too.

I like to keep a separate SD card for each area - they overlap so there is no immediate need to change cards at some point, just when convenient.

The .exe files will install maps on to the PC so that mapsource/basecamp can use them.

Basecamp has the ability to use maps on a GPS ... if the GPS is plugged in to the PC. Again this is not really too well related to this topic - start another thread?

Ok, i'll go for basecamp then.

So .exe files can be downloaded onto basecamp. I'll try and do that for starters. I notice you used the term .imj..?? Is this the same as .img (the zipped files from OSM to be downloaded onto the SD card or what about the gmapsupp.zip file from OSM..??

Thank you for your patience

Mez

You put your finger on a source of much frustration - as said earlier, Garmin software is not user friendly, even in the world of computers and their jargon.

Eat the elephant in bite sized chunks, one day at a time.

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Indeed, but i am trying to eat it whole using plastic picnic knife & fork...!!!

I googled 'how to upload .exe files onto basecamp and yet another type of file popped up into the equation..... (.kmz) Sooooooooo many file types, such a steep learning curve, not giving up mind...

Thanks to all giving input, carry on....