umbertob
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
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DG, I think I figured out the problem. I am using Google Maps so save coordinates, instead of street addresses (because the locations I am picking from a map don't have an address, obviously.) Evidently, the coordinates used by Google Maps and saved in the gpx file I can create are not "understood" by the satnav system. Instead of coordinates, I just now tried to upload a gpx file of a specific street address, and I am able to pick that uploaded POI as my destination, no problem.
So, the issue appears to be the format of the data / coordinates within the gpx file that I am creating. It must be formatted in a way that our satnav can understand. 34.516458 and -118.383865 coordinates are no good. I need to find a different way to save these spots on a map.
Also, no bmp / icon file. I am not asked to pick an icon when the gpx file is generated. Without it, the satnav in the car assigns a generic yellow star by default, which I can change to another icon (the ones included in the satnav all suck, but I don't much care about the icon look.) Umberto B
2006 RRS HSE white / ebony / lux / RSE / PTI / LRD / Sirius. Going, going...
2013 LR4 HSE red / arabica / black pack / 7-seat lux / HD pack / RSE / Vison Assist / Sirius
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 22nd Aug 2013 9:02 pm |
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DG
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glad you sorted it  ...the icons are obviously down to individual taste but you can generate personalised icons if you wish  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 22nd Aug 2013 9:23 pm |
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NORTHERNTRACK
Member Since: 06 Nov 2013
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Apologies but I have searched high and low and this seems the most relevant thread for my question/problems.
Been trying to load up speed camera GPX data from pocketworldgps files ( I registered and downloaded the gpx data) however no matter which sets of files I try the nav always comes up with an incorrect/corrupt file error.
Am I missing something obvious here? I have the 'consolidated' file download which has 5 sets of data files and 5 .bmp icons but try as I might I get the same file corrupt messages, sometime immediately upon trying sometimes after 30 seconds of 'loading'.
Tearing my hair out with this, are the gpx files in the wrong format or? Any pointers appreciated.
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| 6th Nov 2013 9:48 am |
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DG
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Have you physically checked that the files are .gpx ? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 6th Nov 2013 9:53 am |
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NORTHERNTRACK
Member Since: 06 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
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The download files appear to be 'GPX' - XML files, this is the 'header from one of the .gpx files:-
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no" ?><gpx version="1.1" creator="PocketGPSWorld.com" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1 http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1/gpx.xsd"><wpt lat="50.68305" lon="-2.17787">
<name>40-G-1</name>
<desc>PocketGPSWorld</desc>
So assuming from my research that .gpx is just a form of xml they seem fine?
Or should they be some other mysterious format!?
Lost in a sea of tags and confusion now..... 
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| 6th Nov 2013 9:56 am |
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DG
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You have to look in the file folder and check that each file ends in .gpx e.g. (pocketgps_uk_pmobile.gpx) which is the Garmin format.
You can download .csv files and convert them into .gpx by using POIEdit 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 6th Nov 2013 11:19 am |
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NORTHERNTRACK
Member Since: 06 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
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Definitely all the correct file/formats. with .gpx extensions. 
I've downloaded all 3 sets of .gpx data files from pocketworld now and will go through the motions again at lunchtime, something is escaping me somewhere.
Cheers.
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| 6th Nov 2013 11:30 am |
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DG
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Are you putting each group of .gpx files along with the icon .bmp into folders on the USB stick ? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 6th Nov 2013 12:14 pm |
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NORTHERNTRACK
Member Since: 06 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
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I am indeed, just done a fresh format of the stick, arranged all new folders and unzipped the files into each folder, will be giving that a try in about an hour fingers crossed
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| 6th Nov 2013 12:16 pm |
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DG
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Good luck ..no reason it shouldn't work 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 6th Nov 2013 12:33 pm |
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Yeti
Member Since: 07 Feb 2014
Location: Beautiful South
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Hey DG,
Worth a delve into the archives, great advice and proof any " Bear of very little brain" like me can become a computer Guru - well with the help of a 15 yr old son.
Very funny if anybody could have seen us driving out late at night to find a speed camera (first road test ) then about 100 yards before we hit it a bing bong goes off, to mass hysteria, fist pumping and front seat celebrations...........only leaving us about 10 feet to slow down to avoid the whole point of the exercise 
Yeti Discovery 4 HSE LUX Causeway
Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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| 2nd Mar 2014 4:21 pm |
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DG
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Glad it worked out for you 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 2nd Mar 2014 6:46 pm |
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MattC
Member Since: 18 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
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I have a 2014 Land Rover Discovery and have just tried and failed to upload speed camera POI's to my navigation system.
I downloaded the "Garmin Other" GPX file from http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/ and followed the instructions in my user manual but I'm getting the following message...
"My POI is corrupt or incorrect. Please select another file to import."
I've tried both th UK and European files but neither will work.
Any ideas?
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| 3rd Mar 2014 11:04 am |
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DG
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Go further down the dropdown list and select "Other - GPX" 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 3rd Mar 2014 12:49 pm |
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MattC
Member Since: 18 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
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Cheers DG.
I had already chosen that file. Anyway, I persevered and kept trying and it worked eventually
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| 3rd Mar 2014 12:54 pm |
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