HINTS AND TIPS ON USING GPS ARTICLES

Here you will find articles on what is Garmin Mapsource some GPS tips

Garmin Mapsource Advantages and Tips

MAPSOURCE





• What is Mapsource
  
  
  
• What is Garmin Trips and Waypoints
  
  
  
• What are the advantages
  
  
  
• Where to get Mapsource
  
  
  

• Using Mapsource to load files and creating gmapsupp.img file

  
  
  
  
  • What is gmapsupp.img file and how to create your own version of this if it's not included in the installer versions of the maps you downloaded.
    
    
    
  • How to load maps onto your GPS unit and how to load maps to mobile phones (compatible with Garmin XT)
    
    
    

GPS Tips

• How to get a screenshot from your Garmin GPS unit
  
  
  Getting screenshots from units without dedicated screen capture buttons - ie non Garmin Nuvi units like GPSMAP 60 and 76 series and HCX series.
  
  
  
• How to create useful tracklogs for mapping
  
  
  Optimal settings for your GPS units for capturing tracklogs to help improve maps