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Copying address book from one Nuvi to another Nuvi
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I have a couple of used Garmin Nuvis. My understanding is that I cannot register these devices with Garmin, and I guess that means I cannot use Garmin's site.
Assuming the above is correct, is there any way for me to transfer my stored addresses from one device to the other? Perhaps there is a file that I can copy from one device to the other?
Assuming the above is correct, is there any way for me to transfer my stored addresses from one device to the other? Perhaps there is a file that I can copy from one device to the other?
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Attach the unit with the addresses to your computer and copy the current.gpx file from that machine to a location on the PC. Now go to the copied file and and rename it to temp.gpx.
Now attach one of the other Nuvi's to the computer and copy the temp.gpx file from the computer to the GPX folder .
When you reboot the Nuvi it should have all your old Favorites setup for you.
Note, this can also be done through Garmin's Mapsource or Basecamp software but the copy, rename, copy works fine IMO.
As far as updating software etc on the Nuvi's, you don't need to register them. Just download and install Garmin's Webupdater software which will by pass the Garmin site and allow you to update your devices. Note, maps can't be updated this way only software updates.
If you can get the original owner to deregister the devices then you can register them and use the myGarmin.com facility.
new device: 1490
I want to copy addresses from the 1300 to the 1490.
In the 1490, the GPX folder has current.gpx and an archive folder. The archive folder has 20 .gpx files. From reading the faq, it seems I should go into the 1490's menu and delete favorites before copying temp.gpx to the 1490.
But what about the .gpx files in the archive? Can I safely delete all of those prior to copying over temp.gpx?
The files in the Archive folder are old Trip Logs. If you have no need for them they can be deleted at any time.
When you now reboot your nuvi your favorites from the 1300 will be in the 1490.
One final thing to do, go back and delete the temp.gpx from the GPX folder on the 1490.
Next thing I need to figure out is how to import a google maps route into the device. Any links on how to do that?
Click on the LINK icon beside the printer icon (top right of directions pane).
Click on SEND link in "Paste Link in Email" window.
Select GPS from Send To list and complete fields in the SEND area.
The route should go to the 1490. On the GPS go to Tools - My Data - Import Route From File and select the route you just downloaded - Import.
Now go to Where To - Routes and select the route you just imported.
Just check it out on Mapquest. Works there and you will need the Garmin Communicator Plugin installed.
There is one thing that you should be aware of no matter what facility you use to create a route and send it to your Nuvi. That thing is that the Nuvi will ALWAYS recalculated the route when you IMPORT it, so, depending on the preferences and avoidances you have set on the GPS, the route could always look different than it did on the computer.
Is there anyway to check the route once it's on the device short of driving it?
Perhaps it's just easier to create the route on the device itself?
Also you can put the Nuvi in Simulation Mode and simulate the route. Simulation mode is turned on through Tools - Settings - System - GPS Simulator.
Certainly creating the route directly on the GPS is always an option. One I use about 95% of the time, if truth be known :wink: but it really depends on how complicated the route is.
One little trick you have to know in Mapquest ... In order for the via points to be recognized by the nuvi, you have to convert them to "Stops" in Mapquest before you transfer the route. In Mapquest, right click on each via point and select "Change to Stop" on the popup menu.