Comments on: Adding Garmin .img Map Files To MapSource

By: Jean Abraham

Jean Abraham — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:12:59 +0000

Back to my problem of lack of details in maps transfered to the GPS. It is SOLVED.
I just did not zoom enough. Sorry.
It means however that your instruction is 100% successfull. Thanks again. Jean

By: Jean Abraham

Jean Abraham — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:25 +0000

Hi,
Thanks a lot for your very clear instructions. I was sucessfull to get a french topo guide on my PC with Mapsource. However, when I try to download the map to my GPS (Garmin etrex) I only get the overall map, not the detailled topo map. My original Belgian map is then also reduced to the overall data. (Restorable from my backup). Where should I further investigate ? Thanks

By: Luis Flores

Luis Flores — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:16:59 +0000

Hi.. I’m actually new to all of this stuff of GIS. So I would really appreaciate if you could delp me.
I would like to do a GIS system using either MApserver/OpenLayer or MApGuideOS/OpenLayer and I am searching for a mapfile of my country. I already asked for it on Navteq and DS Solutions but the cost is really expensive (USD$22,000 a year) so searching through the internet I found that I can download Destinator maps which comes with streets and covers all of my country cities and roads.

I would like to know if there is some way to convert from that format (PN I think it is) to shapefile so I can use it at my MapServer.

Thanks in advanced

By: tilusnet

tilusnet — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:07:21 +0000

Leszek,

Thank you so much!
That was the problem, indeed!
The older tools worked!

Cheers.

By: Leszek Pawlowicz

Leszek Pawlowicz — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:59:20 +0000

When cgpsmapper went from version 0096c to 0098c, some compatibility issues arose between it and MapSet Toolkit, and that may be part of the problem. I’d contact the author of MapSet Toolkit directly to ask him if he knows the source of this problem.

I avoid these problems by sticking with the older versions of MapSet Toolkit (1.50) and cgpsmapper (0096c); you can download them from links on this page:

http://moagu.com/?page_id=8

By: tilusnet

tilusnet — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:46:13 +0000

I have the same problem as Chris:
“Error PE11:Preview map has to be less detail than any IMG file in the mapset. Change level definition in the [MAP] section to a less detailed.”

Same question: where do I set this?

I am using the ‘latest’ cGPSmapper, 0.98g.

Thanks!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:04:30 +0000

I am getting “Error PE11:Preview map has to be less detail than any IMG file in the mapset. Change level definition in the [MAP] section to a less detailed.”

Where do I change the definition & what size?

By: Stewart

Stewart — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:48:32 +0000

Just a quick comment to say thanks for the guide its very good. But i would like to note that i pulled my hair out trying to do this on my desktop which runs VISTA, however when i used my laptop which runs XP it worked 1st time no problem, so all VISTA users please be aware that if it doesnt work try it on an XP machine if you have access to one!!!

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:44:09 +0000

I’ve made several versions of a map in Mapset following your very clear instructions. Maps all appear in Mapsource v6.15.6, and I can upload to my GPSMap 60Cx (latest updates). In the GPS, the Map menu doesnt show the uploaded maps, just a blank window with an empty box where one expects to see the names of uploaded files, and the GPS then freezes. I’ve reformated the microSD, reinstalled Mapset and Mapsource. I can successfully upload other Garmin topo maps and they are recognized, just a problem with maps that I create. I tried different combinations of Draw priorities, Transparency and Blank overview. The IMG all show up fine in the registry and open ok in Mapsource. Any ideas please?

By: Leszek Pawlowicz

Leszek Pawlowicz — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:54:22 +0000

Don’t have any help to offer here, I’m afraid. Garmin *should* give you a break on this, I think.