For mac download the mac version, extract it and double click the. How to load img map into basecamp basecamp mac garmin. The new etrex 10 retains the core functionality, rugged construction, affordability and long battery life that made etrex the most dependable gps device available. Additionally, some garmin units can accept map downloads from various. Although this tutorial was very simple it is currently the best way to get garmin mapsource when it doesnt come with your garmin gps or purchased map. Added support for the data sync capability in the oregon 450 and 550 and dakota 10 and 20. Transferring map products from a pc to a mac computer. Our free basecamp software lets you plan outdoor activities, organise your data and share your adventures with others. About 2 rural counties worth and still have enough room for geocaches.
You can view maps, plan routes, and mark waypoints and tracks. You can view maps, plan routes, and mark waypoints and. Basecamp is a 3d mapping application that allows you to transfer garmin custom maps, birdseye imagery, waypoints, tracks, and routes between your mac and garmin. Mapsource products provide geographic data in cdrom format that can be viewed on a pc. Garmin basecamp provides an interface for viewing garmin map products and managing geographic data. We improved the user interface and added a worldwide basemap, paperless geocaching and added support for spine mounting accessories. Like i discovered, you can put very small maps into an etrex 10.
This document provides instructions for transferring garmin map products from microsoft windows operating system to mac os 10. That way, when garmin finally releases mapsource for os x if someone replies to this thread with the news, everyone can be notified at once. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and software versions listed. Here is a list of replacements for garmin mapsource for mac. Mapsource software only runs on windows operating systems. Fixed issue where streets werent labeled in when running in mac os 10. Installed latest garmin express on pc win10, for use with my drivesmart 60. Mapinstall installs maps onto your garmin usb gps devices and sd card readers. Expertgps is gps map software for your windows computer or laptop. Easygps is the fast and easy way to upload and download geocaches, addresses, waypoints, routes, and tracks between your windows computer and your garmin etrex gps. Connecting garmin etrex legend to a mac m apple community. Garmin basecamp for mac free download and software. Garmin also designed this tiny gps to be completely waterproof so it can handle an accidental splash or dunk and continue to perform. Mapsource is compatible with all garmin devices except the gps 100 family of products including gps 100avd, gps 100mrn, gps 100mil and srvy ii and panel mount aviation devices.
Easygps shows all of your waypoints, tracks, geocaches, and photos in a list, with a plot of your garmin etrex 10 gps data on the right side of. If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device. Garmin mapsource for mac lifestyle travel garmin mapsource by garmin corp. Thanks for providing a bit more detail, i can now see what youre trying to do. Youll see terrain contour, elevation information with elevation shading on the pc, usgs trail names, national, state and local parks and recreational areas, national and state wilderness areas, trails and rural roads. If you have limited bandwidth you can download garmin training center as step one and then mapsource.
This download area offers free firmware upgrades for select garmin units. Download free gps software for your garmin etrex 10 gps. Use basecamp software to plan your next hiking, biking, motorcycling, driving or offroading trip. This setup also includes the drivers for the usb data card programmer.
Installing maps on our device is straight forward, take the img files and drop them into a folder named garmin on your sd card. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and. Garmin basecamp is a 3d mapping application that allows you to transfer waypoints, tracks, and routes between your mac and garmin device and manage your data using topographic garmin maps that include digital elevation model dem data, such as topo u. It retains the easeofuse, durability and affordability that etrex is legendary for and can also be.
The map will then appear in garmin mapsource and can be added to your gps by selecting it in mapsource and sending it to the gpsr. Like the rest of the etrex series, the rugged legend cx is waascompatible and water resistant, so it can withstand the elements or an accidental dunk in water. This setup will install preload all garmin usb drivers on your system and upgrade older versions if found. I thought i might go ahead and start this thread and subscribe to it, and others can do the same. How to install mapsource if it didnt come with your gps. You can drop the file in the garmin folder on the device, but. I get tired of frequently checking garmins website looking for the mac os x version of mapsource. The builtin base map of the americas displays city and interstate highway information for north, south, and central america, as well as u. The etrex legends 8 mb memory enables you to download points of interest and map data from optional garmin mapsource cdroms to make your gps unit more useful. Just follow the information in this link to create a virtual drive, create a folder named garmin and copy the. If something goes wrong with the map procedure, you have backup files.
You could do the same with either a memory stick or sd card if you. A transparent map of topo contour lines at 20m spacing for the province of british columbia that can be overlaid on top of any other map. Basecamp will read it without the need to have your device plugged in. Just insert a mapsource card with detailed street maps, and legend cx provides turnbyturn directions to your destination. Sep 30, 2006 i get tired of frequently checking garmin s website looking for the mac os x version of mapsource. Modified drawing code so that the map labels are now drawn on top of gps data like routes and tracks, but still appear. The etrex legend c is waasegnosenabled, and like all etrex units, the primary controls are oriented on the side of the unit, so the user can conveniently operate it with one hand.
Select the usb device option, then click on ok on the updater program window to start the data transfer. Make the most of your next outdoor activity, or relive the trips youve taken. Thanks to the its bright yellow case, the etrex is easy to spot and hard to misplace in a boat, backpack, or trunk. The builtin base map of the americas displays city and interstate highway information for north, south, and. Using mapsource, transfer the areas you want to the. Download mapsource united states topo basemap patch. Basecamp will recognize all mapsource products except bluechart. Install it in mapsource by running the install program in the unzipped folder you just made. Easygps is the free, easy way to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks between your garmin etrex 10 gps and your windows computer or laptop. Nov 23, 2015 like i discovered, you can put very small maps into an etrex 10. These drivers are designed for use with those gps units that support usb transfer of data tofrom the pc not to include the ique. Transfer waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks to and from your gps device. The map is packaged in an installer that will install it into both garmin mapsource and garmin basecamp. Changed number of most recently used files from 4 to 10.
Transferred maps will remain fully accessible on your windows pc. You should see the name of your gps device next to the usb device option on the updater program window. Basecamp lets you plan outdoor activities, organize your data and share your adventures with others. Garmin support center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your garmin products.
You do not need to use mapconverter if your maps are already in a mac compatible format. We improved the user interface and added a worldwide basemap, paperless geocaching and support for spinemounting accessories. Fixed issue with detecting garmin mode usb devices. Use basecamp to plan your next hiking, biking, motorcycling, driving or offroading trip. Mar 27, 2009 i need help on connecting the garmin etrex vista and topo us 2008 for mac to my macbookpro using the keyspan adapter. But most online maps are too big of chunks to use for that purpose, i had to go to garmin metroguide v8. With basecamp, you can perform the following tasks.
Fixed an issue with garmin cloud where syncing between mac and pc would not. I also installed the latest north american map nt 2019. Done for the apple mac but windows is also possible. Garmin mapsource is a shareware software app filed under mapping and made available by garmin for windows.
Jun 30, 2017 short way of getting maps onto the garmin etrex 10 for runners or out doors folk. Short way of getting maps onto the garmin etrex 10 for runners or out doors folk. Easygps shows all of your waypoints, tracks, geocaches, and photos in a list, with a plot of your garmin etrex 10 gps data on the right side of the screen. Connect your etrex 10 to your computer and copy all of the files on it to some safe place on your computer. Expertgps makes it easy to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks, as well as gps, gis, and cad data, to and from your garmin etrex. It retains the easeofuse, durability and affordability that etrex is legendary for and can also be used on atvs, bicycles, boats, cars or hot air balloons. Free gps software for your garmin etrex 10 easygps. Not all garmin devices are compatible with a data transfer feature.
1172 562 1298 1431 207 840 332 434 1275 730 20 248 1232 1125 963 185 981 412 1166 103 1360 1101 393 455 377 608 1598 578 969 1360 390 499 396 835 495 903 1198 404 1449 554 356 587 995 994 1216 36