Download latest MapSource from Garmin ( ).So if you forgot step 1, do it now! Go to and download the map(s) of your choice and install at least one map! Attention, Mapsource will not install correctly until you have a at least one map installed.First install at least one VeloMap (just run the.Essentially 1 map would be enough also.Īdvanced Way of Installation without already having Mapsource installed I recommend installing a second map (good idea is to install the map legend so you can get to know the layout!!!) because you need to have two maps installed before the map selector shows up. It is essential that you first install two maps AND Garmin Basecamp - else you have to do the advanced way of installation below Note Mapsource will only install if you have done 1.Download and install MapSource 6.16.3 from here: Download and Install at least two VeloMaps (from /download ) This is also a great tool for viewing maps, or planning routes and tracks. Hence for general use I recommend Garmin Basecamp instead.Ĭlassic Way of Installation without already having Mapsource installed (please install everything as administrator) Note that while Basecamp shows contourlines, Garmin Mapsource doesn't. I recommend to use the most uptodate version by Garmin (as of writing this is 6.16.3)Įarlier versions of Mapsource (also 6.13.6) are now incompatible with the VeloMaps as they do not show all ways and streets!!!! Use at least 6.16.1 or higher. People who have bought a Garmin GPS will have a CD shipped with it including Mapsource. Therfore below I describe two ways how you can install Mapsource legally nevertheless.
Garmin only provides updates, no actual installation packages. Garmin Mapsource is not develloped anymore, but version 6.16.3 runs still pretty well and has no big bugs. The most popular is still Garmin Mapsource - even though it is superseeded by Garmin Basecamp and also Qlandkarte GT is on the way to overtake it. There are several programs to display VeloMaps on your PC/notebook. The search function is actually much better than the Basecamp search function - but for general use I don't think that makes it worth-wile to stick to Mapsource.įor Reference only - Install Mapsource without owning an old Garmin Device Also it will display you a list of all selected tiles - this can be useful for debugging (though normal users don't need this).Īnother reason would be that Garmin Mapsource has a search function that is identical to your GPS Device. Basically to all devices that only support a single gmapsupp.img file! The advantage is that with Mapsource you can select the region on fullscreen - instead of the small popup screen of Basecamp/MapInstaller. Well to send maps to older generation devices like Vista HCx or GPSMaps 60CSx or even older. Default is 10 points - I use 16 on my WQHD 16" laptop, and 18 on a 27" UHD monitor.Īttention - I do not recommend to use Mapsource anymore except for sending maps to older generation devices!ī) It does not show OpenMTBMap or VeloMap contourlines! (it will send them though to your device)Ĭ) It has no proper database to store tracks or routes - yes undertanding the concept of the database in Basecamp is not easy - but once you got it, it is pretty well done! You can download Garmin Basecamp from here: Garmin: BaseCamp Updates & DownloadsĪfter Installing Basecamp - on most modern PCs/Laptops you will want to increase the Font Size (the higher DPI your monitor - the more. Attention - version 4.7.0 is heavily bugged - Since Version 4.7.3 Basecamp is working fine again (but you can stay on 4.6.x if you like).īest download the current Garmin Basecamp version from Garmin - I have attached here some older working versions should Garmin introduce some bugs to newer versions again. Garmin Basecamp is the best program to use the OpenMTBMaps and Velomaps. Just follow the guides Garmin has on their own homepage. 3.4 Parallel installation of several Mapsource versions:.3.2 Advanced Way of Installation without already having Mapsource installed.3.1 Classic Way of Installation without already having Mapsource installed (please install everything as administrator).3 For Reference only - Install Mapsource without owning an old Garmin Device.2 Why to not use Garmin Mapsource anymore!.(Deutsch) Allgemeiner – Support auf Deutsch (members only).Participate in OSM – Tagging Guidelines.Quick Introduction to Josm and Potlatch and ID-Editor.Send maps with Basecamp (Mapinstall) or Mapsource.Install Garmin Basecamp (and maybe Mapsource).Garmin Transalpin Review and Interesting News.Send Maps to GPS with Mkgmap (Cross-Platform).Premium – DEM Relief Shading Maps for Garmin GPS Devices.
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