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jullip200

GPS: nuvi 1390

Garmin CSV Files

I always d/l the GPX files
Do the csv ones work the same way thru POI loader?
Phill

xteela

GPS: Garmin

gpx,csv files

I have uploaded both gpx and csv files to my nuvi and found that it doubled up on my gps unit. Used poi upload program to clear the poi files and reloaded the gpx files which fixed the double listing in custom poi files.hope this helps.

klenop3

GPS: Garmin Nuvi 660

CSV files are the easiest to work with

I only use POI files in CSV format as it give the user more flexibilty or editing prior to conversion and download to GPS. I use a Nuvi 660

gdarby

GPS: Garmin 755T

Garmin 665

I've downloaded the CSV file. Does anyone know how to add a unique number to each location?

richardandlis

GPS: Garmin 250W Nuvi

Unique numbers

Hi, I think there is only 1 text argument for all descriptions in a POI file. The chance of a separate number will not happen, You could edit the CSV listing in Excel and add a unique number at the beginning of the description. BUT, why do you want a number?

johmazz2006

GPS: Garmin Nuvi 765, Garmin 3950LMT, Garmin 2455LMT, Navman40, Garmin StreetPilot 3

Re: Garmin CSV Files

jullip200 wrote:

I always d/l the GPX files
Do the csv ones work the same way thru POI loader?
Phill

Phill, to answer your question, yes, the csv files load the same way as gpx files when using PIO loader.
The csv files DO NOT have as much information in them though.

gygagnon

Guest

Re: Unique numbers

richardandlis wrote:

You are right in saying you have only 1 text argument but you can break it up into more than one line

If you include quotes around the name or comment, you can include line breaks in the text.

Something like this

Longitude,Latitude,Someplace,"Unique number
Address 1
Address 2
City , State"

So by editing in POI Editor or Excel and a little excel magic it is possible.

jullip200

GPS: nuvi 1390

Garmin CSV Files

Thanks for the help guys.
I'm not very experienced in this sort of thing so I think I'll just stick with the CSV

hfa8592

Guest

Garmin CSV Files

I prefer CSV files over GPX files. CSV files are easily editable - you can add or edit info, easily delete duplicate (or similar) listings, or consolidate multiple files into one CSV that can then be imported to your sat unit.

Good luck,

hfa8592
Garmin Nuvi 855

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