Thread: How to install multiple maps on Garmin the easy way

I think what is missing from this excellent site/forum is a cross reference table for Programs/Utilities etc: USEFUL for newbies (like me)

TABLE I
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GMapTools --------> in order to split, merge maps (img files), find their FID/Map ID .....
MapSource --------> in order to .... "struggle" a map in IMG format
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TABLE II
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To find the MapID of an IMF file-----> GMapTools, MapSource, ....
To cr@ck a Map (img file) ----> JetMouse KG, Cr@ckThisMap Cr@cker etc
To get a serious headache ------> Read GeorgeV Posts (hahaha) .....
To lose your sleep --------> just have a look at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (hahaha) ....

Do you have these tables somewhere buried in your forum? ....and I miss them....

Congratulations ONCE again

Originally Posted by georgev

Thanks catymag for your precious information, but I have some more questions if you permit me:

a) What do you mean "tiles limit" in "by Some old devices as 370 cant show maps greater than 2gb and have a tiles limit per map"?

read
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b) It seems that GMapTools are better than (?)MapSource(?) - what else can be used to combine/merge maps - advantages/disadvantages?

GmapTool is a nice tool , you can use to merge IMGs, install an IMG in MS and other interesting things,Gmaptool Mapsource installations dont allow search if you transfer imgs in gps, they're created to see a map in Mapsource: like a demo map; now can use Basecamp too.

see :Using GMapTool
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c) I see there are maps with the "MapSource" identifier and other with no mapsource - what is the difference? Can both be used in a Garmin Nuvi or the 1st ones are for processing (w/MapSource maybe) and the second ones are *.img files to be used in the Nuvi?

yes , correct
more infos here
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d) I assume that for NUVI 370 I have to delete some "not-to-be visited" countries from the "CN EUrope NT 2011.40" to make it less than 2GB i.e. readable by the 370. What tool do you suggest me to use for this? Reminder: I need route-able and searchable maps.

yes
use Mapsource and just Mapsource

e) CRITICAL Question: If I backup the NUVI to the HDD of my Pc or on a CD-ROM and something goes wrong someday (sooner or later), will the unit recover by "just copying" the backup files on the internal memory (i.e. Is there a need for a special bootstrap program located perhaps at a special/critical position in the internal memory, which with the "simple copying over"-procedure will not be able to recover the system?
f) What do you suggest for Backup-Recovery procedure apart from "DO NOT TOUCH YOUR INTERNAL MEMORY!!!" because I plan to ... risk to touch it!!!
Thanks in advance - GeorgeInParis

A backup is needed: enable hidden files in nuvi and copy and paste on your pc
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If you lose your files or they get corrupt you can replace them in the future

I suggest everyone to take a look at Garmin sections indexes and sticky threads, usually can find replies to many questions.
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Originally Posted by i70

Garmin Mobile XT has also restriction for map size, I think it was from 2Gb, when you can not get it working.

At my Nokia E90 I have everything in sd card, Garmin folder and everything apply to this. Right now I am testing Nokia X6 with Garmin Mobile XT. Suggested to get after upgrades into version GarminMobileXT for SymbianS60 3rd Edition_50060_INT. Version 50050 had some problems: landscape picture on navigation was not wide screen, it was like 4:3 + 1/3 of left side screen at right side. also 50050 was not so senitive for tuch - by 50060 both problems are solved.

Also I found strange phenomenon by giving different names to different map sets.
If I have earlier described setup on my Nokia x6 then all maps are visible

gmapbmap Worldwide Roads Basemap
gmapprom Inland waters Estonia; Regio Baltic v1.6 Baltic Peipsi (two maps joined by GMap Tool)
gmapprom1 BlueChart Atlantic v9.5 (Atlandi ookean, India ookean, Põhjameri, Läänemeri, Vahemeri)
GMAPSUP2 Regio Eesti Topo v1.2
GMAPSUPP CN Europe NT 2011.40 (Põhja_Euroopa ja UK)

In case of giving to joined map Inland waters + Regio Baltic the name gmapprom1 and to Bluechart name gmapprom, I can see only Bluechart, joined map not visible. Maybe someone can give good explanation? Up to it I saved it for me, as just a rule without explanation

some infos about BCs
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on MobileXT
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Sorry for the irrelevant question but is there any GARMIN s/w that runs on a PC (netbook for example-cause I have a BT GPS Rcvr) - I think sb told me "GARMIN Mobile PC", do you have any info (links) on this issue? thanks