BlueChart on Nuvi 3590

**l.l.l** · 28th November 2013, 07:57 AM

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2. Please read: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] "Write" Tab

3. Open gMapTool

4. Select Experimental Options

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5. Add the BlueChart.img

6. In gMapTool Split the BlueChart.img into SubFiles

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7. Move Transparent SubFiles (*.LBL *.RGN *.TRE) to Contours folder (Files marked T) (That's 3 SubFiles per *.MPC file below)

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8. In gMapTool Add SubFiles (*.LBL *.RGN *.TRE) (ALL Files NOT marked T) (That's 3 SubFiles per *.MPC file above)

9. In gMapTool Write
Mapset (a name of your choosing)
set Transparency
Set draw priority
TRE parameters for SubFiles

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10. In gMapTool Join the Subfiles (*.LBL *.RGN *.TRE) & (BLUCHART.MPS MARINAS.MDR MARINAS.SRT)

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You now have a BlueChart map that (when selected) will be drawn over all other maps. (Deselect for On Road maps)

The SubFiles in the Contours folder also need to be joined (I also included BLUCHART.MPS, MARINAS.MDR & MARINAS.SRT)

The BlueChart Contours map can be left selected all the time (these are transparent lines) (in Step 9. Select Transparent)

**x-trail** · 28th November 2013, 10:01 AM

Ι've been doing something like that since 2012 but differently.
I split a Bluechart for Mapsource, install it and then I choose all maps with Map tool.
I open the Bluechart with Gmaptool and go to Options > Info
I compare the the sub-maps in Mapsource map list with Gmaptool Info list and delete from Mapsource map list all the sub maps that do not have the "T" (Transparent) in Gmapstool Info list.
From Mapsource I sent to device all the remaining maps.
This is a Transparent map with only the contours in it.
Then I copy the original Bluechart on the device.
Now on device (3490) I have the Bluechart map (solid) with sea colors and no contours (because contours are part of Fishing Mode in a Bluechart).
I also have the Transparent contour map that I've sent with Mapsource.
If I check them together, I have a full Bluechart.
If I check the Transparent contour map with a Road map I can see the contour lines and the road map.

Bluechart original on 3490, checked alone
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Bluechart original on 3490, checked with Mapsource's transparent contours
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Mapsource's transparent contours, checked alone
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Mapsource's transparent contours, checked with City Navigator Europe NTU
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3490 map list
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**Roger** · 28th November 2013, 10:22 AM

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**l.l.l** · 28th November 2013, 11:50 AM

Screenshots from my Nuvi 3590

with Hxpc024r BlueChart AusNZ 2012 deSelected
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with Hxpc024r BlueChart AusNZ 2012 Selected
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with Hxpc024r BlueChart AusNZ 2012 & Australia & New Zealand DEM Selected
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**x-trail** · 28th November 2013, 01:12 PM

That's great I.I.I, now we have two methods two methods to visualize a Bluechart on Nuvi 3xxx plus to create a transparent depth contour map !!!

**l.l.l** · 28th November 2013, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by x-trail

That's great I.I.I, now we have two methods two methods to visualize a Bluechart on Nuvi 3xxx plus to create a transparent depth contour map !!!

Thanks x-trail. Same, same but different.

Now if only we could fine a way of getting the depth contour numbers on the lines! (just like the 10m Contours Australia) LOL

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**Giomen** · 28th November 2013, 11:08 PM

It is pity but the main lack is absent depth spot???

**l.l.l** · 30th November 2013, 02:39 AM

Also works on Nuvi 2595

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**l.l.l** · 30th November 2013, 06:31 AM

Unfortunately these maps break BaseCamp. (Closes BaseCamp & causes the Nuvi to be disconnected!)

But look at these screenshots

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How you might ask

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