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    Default Naming convention for Garmin maps in Garmin nüvi 50

    Garmin Nuvi 50 will recognize 4 separate names, is this correct?

    gmapbmap (usually basemap)
    gmapsupp
    gmapsup2
    gmapprom
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    Quote Originally Posted by Schermann View Post
    Garmin will recognize 4 separate names, is this correct?

    gmapbmap (usually basemap)
    gmapsupp
    gmapsup2
    gmapprom
    It depends on what Garmin you have.
    Look here
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    Under title
    Storing maps in devices

    to find your device.

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    Could not find Nuvi 50 in list!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schermann View Post
    Garmin Nuvi 50 will recognize 4 separate names, is this correct?

    gmapbmap (usually basemap)
    gmapsupp
    gmapsup2
    gmapprom
    Quote Originally Posted by Schermann View Post
    Could not find Nuvi 50 in list!
    To fully explain, 30/40/50 is the same as most modern nuvis as to file structure. No need to only use the legacy naming (gmapprom.img etc) for detail maps in .system folder. Simply create a new folder named "Map" in the root of unit or sd (x:/Map) and then you can copy map images into there with any name that's convenient eg USA.img; EU.img etc.
    Last edited by Neil; 8th April 2012 at 02:34 AM. Reason: Reflect split-off to separate thread, no longer OT. ;)

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    Thanks, did that and it's working fine.

    Just working through the possibilities as the Nuvi 50 is quite flexible so far...

    I've got 3 maps working ok now: Bluechart, City Nav and Topo v3, no need for any more, cheers!

    Basecamp, Homeport and Mapsource like the Nuvi 50 as well...
    Last edited by Schermann; 7th April 2012 at 04:21 PM. Reason: syntax

 

 

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