Routes - made in mapsource - how to tranfer to Nuvi?

twinpoint · 05-20-2009, 2:48 PM

I made a route in mapsource and also picked the appropriate maps. I transferred both to the Nuvi 500. In the Nuvi I can find the map under Tools, Settings, Map, Map Info - I made sure the box was checked next to the map and unchecked the city navigator box.

My question is - where are the Routes? How can I access the maps and routes together I just made in Mapsource?

Thanks - I hope that makes sense. I can't find out this information anywhere in the manuals.

twinpoint · 05-20-2009, 2:57 PM

Crap - I just answered my own question by looking on the Garmin site!

After routes have been transferred to your nuvi 5xx, 7xx, 8xx, or 5000, the route must first be imported before it can be accessed. To do this please follow the steps below:

Touch Tools from the Main Menu
Touch My Data (you may need to scroll down)
Touch Import Route from File
Select the routes you would like to import
Touch Import

The unit will now import the selected routes. The routes that were imported can be found in the "Custom Routes" option from the "Where To?" button.

05-20-2009, 2:48 PM	#1
twinpoint Join Date: Feb 22 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3	Routes - made in mapsource - how to tranfer to Nuvi? I made a route in mapsource and also picked the appropriate maps. I transferred both to the Nuvi 500. In the Nuvi I can find the map under Tools, Settings, Map, Map Info - I made sure the box was checked next to the map and unchecked the city navigator box. My question is - where are the Routes? How can I access the maps and routes together I just made in Mapsource? Thanks - I hope that makes sense. I can't find out this information anywhere in the manuals.

05-20-2009, 2:57 PM	#2
twinpoint Join Date: Feb 22 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3	Re: Routes - made in mapsource - how to tranfer to Nuvi? Crap - I just answered my own question by looking on the Garmin site! After routes have been transferred to your nuvi 5xx, 7xx, 8xx, or 5000, the route must first be imported before it can be accessed. To do this please follow the steps below: Touch Tools from the Main Menu Touch My Data (you may need to scroll down) Touch Import Route from File Select the routes you would like to import Touch Import The unit will now import the selected routes. The routes that were imported can be found in the "Custom Routes" option from the "Where To?" button.

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