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kevinnz

GPS: ZUMO 550







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Which file should I be loading? BMP, CSV or GPX?
Which file should I be loading to my Garmin Zumo 550 and what is the difference?
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victorbishop

GPS: Garmin Nuvi 760







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I only had success with the GPX files doing a manual load and entering my own distances.

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martynghjones

GPS: Garmin nuvi 770







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The BMP is the icon shown on the screen, the csv is the details of where the item is located and the GPX is a compiled version of the files. You need at least the BMP and CSV files for POILOADER to produce the GPI file which is then copied to your sat nav.

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thomasanderson314

GPS: Garmin 765T







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This is what worked for me and confirmed by gps-data-team. You need the following POI files:
1) bmp = display icon
2) gpx = garmin data file

Additional "nice-to-have" file(s) if available:
3) mp3 = audible warning (gps-data-team usually provides this file; otherwise, Garmin unit will just chime as you approach the POI, or just record your own mp3.

When you have the mp3 file(s), just include it in the folder with the bmp and gpx files and load it as normal with the POI Loader. It should upload automatically as well. I use the "express" setting.
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stevetorry

GPS: Garmin Zumo 550







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For the audible warnings and icons to work they must have exactly the same name as the poi file and be in the same directory. Only the file extensions are different.
e.g.
UK_Gatso_forty.gpx
UK_Gatso_forty.bmp
UK_Gatso_forty.MP3
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junior-7204

GPS: Nuvi 765t







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You can just download the csv file but you would be missing out on the other features.
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wwelacky

GPS: Nuvi 760







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I have a mix of both GPX and CSV POIs loaded on mine. The GPX's are definitely great for extra details etc., but for simple things like locations of Starbucks and Tim Hortons coffee shops, the CSV is fine too. Using POI loader, the both load up great. So it all depends on how much extra info you want.
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