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mhoffmann2000

Hello,

I have downloaded bothe type of iGO speedcam files and have copied it to the IGO/content/poi directory, but cannot find the POI category when I search for POI´s. I also do not have the iGO userdata POI directory.

Thanks for startup help Smile

slawt · Guest

This is what I do:

- Download KML files or convert any other POI file to KML
- Save KML downloads to your PC
- Copy all saved KML files to igo8/content/userdata/poi
(Create userdata folder and poi folder under it if you can't find them on your unit.)

iGO8 is slow to process new additions. It'll take some time if you add many new KML files. You will also be asked to associate POI icons with new files.

The most important with iGO is to be patient!

danieldeleven33

Hi,

Does this also apply for speedcam poi's? I am having difficulty getting them all to show up on maps.

Thanks,

Daniel

syd_norton3

mr03

jose.finkel · Posted: 07/23/2010 11:14pm Post subject: Adding KML files - Igo

Marty,

The first thing is to do is , enter Igo, then click on Manage, then POI, and then you should find your KML at the END of list, not alfabetically. Also, many Igo versions don't show the icon for the file, but instead just a yellow globe.

HTHs

Jose

mr03 · Posted: 07/24/2010 04:10am Post subject: Re: Adding KML files - Igo

Its cool I have just added the text list , I will give the KML file another go...

Cheers Marty

w.coxon · Posted: 08/31/2010 12:08pm Post subject: Adding POI's and SPEED CAMERA Updates

Hey everyone, it's quite simple for all of your POI installations and below for speed camera install follow these easy steps;

1. Turn off the write protection of the Memory Card if it is on.

2. Connect the memory card or the navigation device to PC, then create the following path on the memory card: igo8/content/userdata/POI.

3. Download, unzip and copy the the downloaded .kml files into the POI destination folder. Or simply download the .kml file straight to the POI folder.

4. Restart your navigation device.

5. Run the navigation software and swich to Advanced mode. Choose the Manage POI icon.

6. Choose downloaded POIs (kml file); then choose Edit and turn on the POI and set the distance of POI icon visibility. The default icon for the new POI is Google Earth's globe so you may want to change it to something else relevant.

7. In the Navigation menu choose Find POI, and choose as Destination if you wish to check it.

Note: some POIs might not be reachable on your map, if the map is not detailed enough.

FOR SPEED CAMERA, follow these steps;

Speedcam iGO8

1. Download as speedcam the iGO8_txt.zip file to a folder on your PC.

2. Copy the speedcam.txt file only (no need to convert) to the Storage card/igo8/content/speedcam.

4. Restart iGO8, the file will automatically update the database.

5. There will now be three files in the speedcam directory, speedcam.spdb, speedcam.txt and SpeedcamUpdates.spud.

6. Allow the device to detect a GPS signal. When this is done the speedcam locations will be active.

7. Check Settings/Warnings has Speed Camera Warning enabled.

mr03

I wanted to load some new KML files today ,
loaded them to igo8/content/userdata/POI.
switched to menu and chose the Manage POI icon.
made a folder downloaded POIs as there was none under userdata/POI's
and this is where I get stuck I can not find the files I uploaded to userdata/POI's , the KML file is only 180kb and surely this is not a large file

What am I doing wrong ?

Speed camera updates are no problem in txt format

TNX Marty

info3333333

I followed to the letter the instructions given by W Coxon and this caused my POI Classes (eg Pharmacies) to appear as selectable options in the normal "Manage POI" menu. This was in any case preferable to being located on the "My POI" tab. However initially, although they were displayed on the menu, it was not possible to enable or select them.

Each time I tried to select a set of POIs a new screen would open with the message <No items>.

However, adjacent to the menu listing there is a box with the word "Edit". When clicking on this button a new screen appears allowing selection of the "POI Icon Visibility Distance" Once a distance is selected the screen defaults back to the POI Management screen but with my POI now selected and enabled.

A problem solved.

Mark Howard · Guest

I tried the instructions given here but it hasn't worked, for some reason.
The KML file has a <Folder><Name>category tag in it.
The Category has been created in the GPS but it is empty.
Does that indicate an error with the format of the KML file?