#Garmin poi loader application install#

A good example that is useful for cycletouring is the POI files from which give all the locations of all the campsites in Europe.

You will then need to download your POI file from one of the many POI sites.

It is available as a free download from the Garmin site for Macs and for windows PCs from here.

#Garmin poi loader application install#

In order to install the custom POI's onto your Garmin GPS you will need to have a copy of Garmin's 'POI loader' installed on your computer.Downloading and installing the Custom POI's Also be a bit selective as to what custom POI's you do install as each one has its own custom icon and your GPS screen can get a bit cluttered with too many icons if you are not careful.īelow is a step by step guide to installing custom POI's, although it is written for the Garmin Etrex Vista Hcx it is pretty much the same process for all Garmin GPS's that support the addition of custom POI's. Remember that Garmin maps already come with certain POI's installed and you may be duplicating when installing some custom POI's. You can download POI files from various web sites, some are free and some you will have to pay for (see list of links below) or if you have the GPS co-ordinates of a series of way points and know anything about spreadsheets you can create your own. These custom POI's can show the location on your GPS of anything from campsites to Starbucks cafes. One thing I have found very useful on the Garmin GPS is being able to load your own custom POI's (Points of Interest). Pamir to Karakoram- cycling the highways on the roof of the worldĤ Wheels 2 Hearts 1 World - A Day in Our livesĬolmandsamstreks - Two Beginners in France Norfolk & Suffolk post Lock down tour 2020ĥ Essential Items to Take with You on Your First Cycling Tour.The 'VeloCharger' USB bicycle charger - Review.

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