Thread: How to use GMapTool and cgpsmapper to split a Garmin "IMG"

How to use GMapTool and cgpsmapper to split a Garmin "IMG" file to in stall in MapSource or Basecamp

Step 1
First you download an "IMG" file of a free Topo map from the many website that are out there.
(no need for a screen shot it comes as a "IMG" file of in a "RAR" file to unzip.
Most of the downloads from these websites come with install programs for MapSource or Basecamp.
But there are a lot that are only "IMG" files to download.
That file is in the download folder on my Laptop.
Next You make a folder that the split Garmin "IMG" will take place.

Example:
Next you make a folder in C:\ProgramData\GARMIN\Maps\Freizeitkarte_LUX

Spoiler: See Step 2 The new folder

Next you open GMapTool and go over settings under Options.

Spoiler: See Step 3 for Options

Next you go back to the main screen on GMapTool.

Now click On File add “IMG” file

Spoiler: See Step 4 for adding "IMG" file

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Add the downloaded "IMG" file from that downloaded directory

Next go to SPLIT menu add the folder C:\ProgramData\GARMIN\Maps\Freizeitkarte_LUX/
Add Mapset name Freizeitkarte_LUX (it can be any name you like)

Spoiler: See Step 5 to add info

The hit the Split all button
When finished you will see this.
Now you can close GMapTool it is not needed any more.

Spoiler: See Step 6 to Split "IMG"

Next how to install your map in MapSource or Basecamp.
You have to run the bat file with Admin rights

Spoiler: See Step 7 with Admin rights

Hit Enter

Spoiler: See Step 8 hit Enter again to complete it.

If all went OK

Spoiler: See Step 9 that completes the install

You are now ready to use the map in MapSource of Basecamp.

Spoiler: See Step 10 in Mapsource

You now can add tracks or make them to sent to your GPS




If the map is to big you can unselect tiles you do not need so the "IMG" will fit on your GPS

Example:
The latest version of OpenStreetMaps Canada is to big for older GPS units.
It is over 4GB with spiting the map you can downsize it to 3.25GB if you want.

Any questions let me know.

Spoiler: GMapTool Website

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Spoiler: cGPSmapper wibsite

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Spoiler: OR here if site has problems downloading cGPSmapper

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