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: Managing Custom POI Data On A Garmin Handheld GPS.: Creating A Garmin Custom POI Datafile.: Introduction To Garmin GPS Custom POI (Points Of Interest) Data.If you want to know more about the process for making POI files here are some links: Garmin eTrex20 screenshot: set up map Making your own custom POI files These instruc­tions are for an eTrex 20 - other models, partic­u­larly earlier gener­ation eTrexes, will differ, but the basic approaches should be the same. Copy the gpi files that you want to whichever location you prefer (or to both). You have the option of creating a POI folder within the Garmin folder on the main memory of the device, or create these folders on a memory card (if they aren’t already there). These instruc­tions are based on an eTrex 20 - I assume other models will be similar. Installing the POIs:Newer models eg eTrex 20

Click ‘map’ if you want to see it on the map or ‘go to’ if you want the unit to work out a route. Use the joystick to go down the list to the one you want and click on it.Īfter you have selected a POI the unit will display the phone number. If you want to narrow the search to, say, campsites, press the menu button and you will then be asked to select a database. The unit will give you a listing of all of the POIs sorted by proximity. To use: click on ‘Find’ and then ‘Custom POI’. (I don’t know whether you can rename the gpi folders so you’ll need to experiment). gpi files you want onto the card and you’re good to go. Then within that folder create another called ‘POI’. You can do this using the GPS in ‘USB mass storage mode’, but it’s probably easiest to remove the memory card.Ĭreate a folder called ‘Garmin’ on the card (if you don’t already have one). These instruc­tions are based on a Legend HCx - I assume other models of the same gener­ation will work in a similar way Installing the POIs: Older Garmin GPSes (eg Legend HCx) Installing the POIs: Newer models eg eTrex 20.Installing the POIs: Older Garmin GPSes (eg Legend HCx).