#QMAPSHACK GARMIN CODE#

TYP files: same than with previous files, but searching for AAA-XXX.TYP file.Ĭlick «Install», close the application and you are done.Maps directory: it is filled automatically after giving the path to the files above.Overview map: browse to the file AAA-XXX.img.TDB file: browse to the file AAA-XXX.tdb you have downloaded.Registry name: introduce any name for your reference.A dialogue will appear with some blank fields: Run MapSetToolKit and click «Install» button placed at theīottom right corner.Unzip downloaded file in a directory of your choice.You can also use MapSource with wine and load maps running the auto-install file ( wine OpenStreetMap_*.exe) or installing maps with MapSetToolKit ( wine MapSetToolKit.exe) as described below:

#QMAPSHACK GARMIN CODE#

AAA is the ISO code of the country and XXX a three digit code different for each map. Then give the path to file AAA-XXX.tdb in the folder you uncompressed the map and then to file AAA-XXX.img. To use the map in QLandkarte GT use File->Load Map menu. Files named «OpenStreetMap_*.exe» can be uncompressed with p7zip ( 7z e OpenStreetMap_*.exe).

For all of them, first step will be to unzip downloaded file in the folder where you want to keep the maps. Linux: you can use Qlandkarte GT, its sucessor QMapShack or MapEdit++ (the latter is for Windows, but works fine under wine). With the topographic maps you can also calculate profiles for your routes. It can also be seen in your computer, where you can calculate your routes, using MapSource or BaseCamp Garmin software, or the open source programs QLandkarte GT or QMapShack. Maps can be installed on Garmin GPS's, as routable maps that will give you turn by turn instructions to go to a given place (depending on device's specifications).

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