Thread: Extra_POI_Editor up to v5.97 (.gpi file creation discussion - like POI Loader and more)

When using "File->Export by Symbols (as .gpi)", EPE will automatically add the corresponding symbols as the map symbols for each symbol type. You will also see on your GPS that each symbol created a category using the name of the symbol.

Rules for the map symbols:

Let's say you have a POI file called "My Places.gpx" with one of the POI with the "Anchor" symbol. EPE will search the locations below *in order* to find your symbol:

1- EPE will first try to find "My Places.bmp" in the source folder (where your poi file .gpx or .csv or ... was opened.

2- Next, it searches for "Anchor.bmp" in the Where-To icon folder as specified in the Preferences.

3- Next, it searches in its own internal bank of symbols and automatically adds the corresponding symbol bitmaps. I should provide soon the complete list of the current 249 supported symbols.

4- If not found, EPE uses a small 7x7 square icon as the map symbol.

Right now, the internal map symbols are 24x24 pixels. It is perfect for all new GPS models (like the 37xx series) with high resolution display. For older models (like my 760), 16x16 map symbols are much more appropriate. If you supply your own map symbol bitmaps, I suggest to make them the appropriate size. The most convenient place to put them is in the Where-To folder as specified in the Preferences. For best compatibility between GPS models, make 256-color bitmap and use magenta for the transparency.