Author Topic: basic question (Read 4168 times)

Steve Miller · « **on:** January 21, 2007, 08:00:03 PM »

Sorry for the simplistic question, but, while I can maneuver around in topofusion, the manual doesn't give info regarding how to download topo map TO my Garmin 60Cx. Help?

Krein · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:55:00 PM »

Right, there's no way to upload the type of map TF uses (Raster/Image) to your GPS. The GPS uses Vector maps, of which Garmin's Mapsource is the only source.

It is possible to make your own vector maps and upload them, and there is some limited 3rd party software on how to do this, but it's not easy and datasets are very sparse.

Pretty much if you want maps on the unit, you use mapsource.

Steve Miller · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2007, 06:48:01 PM »

'> Bummer. I must admit, while I really like the TF maps and downloading, without uploading of map capabilities to my Garmin, I would not have purchased TF. You may want to make this a bit clearer on your site. Steve.

Krein · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2007, 06:56:41 PM »

I should add that you can upload track files and waypoints to your GPS -- which some people consider maps. For example you could make a trail network and upload it to your GPS.

But the Garmin GPS units simply cannot display the high quality maps that TopoFusion uses -- it's impossible. They are so much more coarse on the GPS and fundamentally different. That said, we get that question every now and again, so it should be a FAQ. I've been working on a website update and I'll incorporate that question into it.

Sorry about the confusion. If you feel like you were misled we can offer you a refund.

Thanks.