POI Loader Help | Garmin. Advanced users can create their own .csv and .gpx data files that include Custom POI lists or TourGuide files on compatible Garmin devices*. POI Loader loads all .csv and .gpx data files saved in a particular directory. When creating or downloading Custom POI data files, it is recommended that you save all the data files you want to upload to your device in the same directory. POI Loader determines whether or not a file contains speed and proximity alert points based on specific criteria. Use the following information to help you create Custom POI files: If a file name contains a valid speed number or if all records in a file have speed encoded in the name, then all records in the file will include speed and proximity alerts. Understanding Speed and Proximity Alert Information top POI Loader automatically scans .csv and .gpx data files for speed and proximity alert information.
Speed Information Speed information included in the name of the individual Custom POI. Proximity Alert Information. POI Loader Limit. Gpsxml : Message: Re: Does the Garmin POI loader have a maximum number of elements? Garmin Oregon Wiki - Waypoints and POIs. W1.) I've heard the Garmin Oregon supports Waypoints, POIs and Geocaches. How are they different on the Oregon? Waypoints probably don't need any further discussion, they work like waypoints do in just about every other GPS. People familiar with newer Garmin products will also understand POIs (Points of Interest). POI's are like waypoints in that they identify a location like a restaurant or a mountain summit but they cannot be modified or created on the GPS. Garmin's maps typically include millions of POI's but they also provide a POI Loader which can be used to create and load custom POI's on the Oregon. W2.) No. W3.) Select WhereTo? W4.) You can only perform these operations on a waypoint through the Waypoint Manager Tool on the Main Menu.
W5.) W6.) Go to Main Menu>Setup>Reset and the Delete All Waypoints button will tell you the percentage of waypoint memory used. W7.) Yes. W8.) The blue pin is the destination of your current or last navigation. W9.) W10.) W11.) W12.) W13.) W14.) Yes. Nuvi GPS Tricks, Tips, Work Arounds, Hints, Secrets and Ideas -- Custom POI Page 2. CUSTOM POI RESOURCES - Where To Go To Get Information Before I go any further in this Custom POI series, I must direct you to other sources of information that will aid you. Unless you are just starting out with your nüvi unit, you may have, on your own, found some or all of these important wealth of knowledge pages.
I do invite you to check them out and see if there is something there that will aid you. Some are basic, some are more technical and scientific than what I present here, but each is worth visiting for you to make an informed judgment. Garmin Of course, visiting the Garmin WEB site is a must for Custom POI information. POI Factory One of the most interesting and well run sites is the POI Factory. POI Friends Big collection of downloadable Custom [SORRY -- this site was closed on June 30, 2011] Phil Hornby Writings Garmin's POI Loader Garmin's Creating Custom POIs Sam Penrod FAQ: Garmin POI Loader - from POI Factory How do I set alerts with POI Loader?