Importing gpx format as POI gpi to Nuvi

**Roger** · 21st March 2013, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by druidness

How to convert gpx file to POI gpi file and how to export it to Nuvi 1340?
In fact this file is a POI file but with gpx extension, likely just converted to gpx.
How to add alerts when getting close to such poi?

The GPX files do not need to convert them to CSV,The only difference from CSV...is that they can have some input proximity predefined (or nothing)

Ex:
My file CSV

4.34467,43.83725,"[85439-]","[85439-]"

My file GPX (precompiled...but they can be also as WP without proximity)

When using the poiloader,in manual mode,with the CSV file you have to set a proximity alert or speed
With the GPX has already input from the proximity.

With Poiloader in quick mode ,with the CSV will not be alerted, will become Way-points, not the POIs alerted

With the GPX instead yes (proximity 200mt)

Sorry,this "very technical explanation" only serves to understand what we are talking about

For the procedure to associate a sound alerts:
1) use the sound file Wave or MP3 format (Wave for the ALL Garmin...MP3 only the old device and discontinued...or asian firmware)
2) put the file sox.exe (release 14.0.1 for Win) in the same folder as the file Poiloader.exe (this if use the files Wave)
3) put the three files in to same folder (Ex: Desktop\PL\...) Safety_Camera.csv(or .gpx)....Safety_Camera.bmp (24x24x8)....Safety_Camera.wav (or .MP3)
4) launch the Poiloader....and follow the simple instructions a window . I suggest always to set the manual mode

You test,and available for any clarification

Tools and tutorial in 3rd,here [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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**ivagvoz** · 22nd March 2013, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by roger1109

When using the poiloader,in manual mode,with the CSV file you have to set a proximity alert or speed
With the GPX has already input from the proximity.

With Poiloader in quick mode ,with the CSV will not be alerted, will become Way-points, not the POIs alerted

With the GPX instead yes (proximity 200mt)

Very usefull for me.

Advise me please, where can I look for some guidance about proximity for different types of cameras (metric units)?

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**ivagvoz** · 24th March 2013, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by roger1109

For the procedure to associate a sound alerts:
1) use the sound file Wave or MP3 format (Wave for the ALL Garmin...MP3 only the old device and discontinued...or asian firmware)
2) put the file sox.exe (release 14.0.1 for Win) in the same folder as the file Poiloader.exe (this if use the files Wave)
3) put the three files in to same folder (Ex: Desktop\PL\...) Safety_Camera.csv(or .gpx)....Safety_Camera.bmp (24x24x8)....Safety_Camera.wav (or .MP3)
4) launch the Poiloader....and follow the simple instructions a window . I suggest always to set the manual mode

Hi!
I don't know why, but I can not add sound alerts. May be the problem is in my sox.exe file? Or smth. else? Can you help me?

**Roger** · 24th March 2013, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by druidness

I copied gpx file to several folders of Garmin, but GPS still didn't show any POI's.
Is there a special folder or file header in order Garmin to load it as POI?

Accc....

GPX files and GPI at any location of the nav are copied, will be recognized by OS of nav
While GPI find them in EXTRA,the GPX are WAY-POINTS and you will find them in your favorite
WARNING: Your number will only accept 1000 WP. Delete with master-reset or delete your locations
You want to use the Poiloader, choose alarming speed or proximity,create GPI ,put in folder Poi to nav or SD and find them in EXTRA

Originally Posted by ivagvoz

Hi!
I don't know why, but I can not add sound alerts. May be the problem is in my sox.exe file? Or smth. else? Can you help me?

Try this my sox.exe: it's very beatifull...

And works fine!! Derared and put in folder (tipically for W7) C:\Program Files\Garmin\Poiloader\sox.exe

Spoiler:

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