RichEdwards Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 http://www.garmin.com/support/mappingsw.jsp Link to comment
jakfrost Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Thanks for the 'heads up' Rich. Worthwhile upgrade!! Jim Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I see they have a Mapsource upgrade for legacy operating systems (second on the list). I know some folks have had trouble with the El Paseo GPS file; perhaps this download might help??? Link to comment
Mike05 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Rich, Thanks; already installed. Link to comment
bubblehead Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Wow, thanks for the heads up! Link to comment
BFG Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Most excellent upgrade. More icons, right-click for nearest geocache or google map. Thanks for the link! Link to comment
Silver Surfer/AKAButters Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Got it! Thanks! Link to comment
brennaman Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 OK, now I have a question if I need it. I have mapsource 6.11.3, and city navigator Vers. 7. I am going to upgrade the city navigator soon, will it automaticly update my mapsource? Sorry for my ignorance, I just like having a GPS for travel, I don't often use the software. Link to comment
brennaman Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 No need to reply, I just went ahead and updated. Thanks for the info. Link to comment
Bill Dennes Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 This version didn't wipe out my avoidances! Link to comment
gezerbike Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Question...my 2610 in running v8 and yet the mapsource software in the unit is showing v 4.80. I downloaded the newest version but can't get it into my 2610. So, I used the Garmin Webloader and when it goes out to the Garmin site, it says I have the most current software available, v 4.80. I'm missing something here...can anyone help ? Thanks Link to comment
smiller Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 The v4.80 reported by your 2610 refers to the firmware (software that controls the operation of the GPS unit) version in the GPS and has no relationship to either Mapsource or the map database. There are three separate pieces of software involved (each with its own version number): - Mapsource (mapping program that runs on a PC.) - City Navigator/City Select/Metroguide/etc. (the map database itself.) - GPS unit firmware Link to comment
gezerbike Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 That makes since, but how do I check if I have the newest version of MApsource installed on my PC. I've looked everywhere but I can't find the Mapsource version number. Link to comment
smiller Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 That makes since, but how do I check if I have the newest version of MApsource installed on my PC. I've looked everywhere but I can't find the Mapsource version number. I don't have a PC with Mapsource handy but the version number of any PC software can usually be found by clicking the 'About' selection of the main menu bar. Link to comment
bubblehead Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 yes, that is where it is, pull down help and click "about mapsource" number is right under the logo/title. Link to comment
Weyman Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Thanks much. The description of the update said that it resolved an issue involving transfer of routes to the Zumo. I'm new to Mapsource and recently created my first route. I connected my Zumo this morning and Mapsource could not recognize the device. I downloaded the update and it worked like a champ. Link to comment
gezerbike Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 yes, that is where it is, pull down help and click "about mapsource" number is right under the logo/title. Yep, it's installed...thanks much for the help. Link to comment
onmyrt Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Problem I downloaded the MapSource_6123.exe file directly into my Garmin folder and ran it. After accepting the terms in the License Agreement, I get this message box: "Previous MapSource not Found! Setup will terminate." What gives??? Link to comment
smiller Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 After accepting the terms in the License Agreement, I get this message box: "Previous MapSource not Found! Setup will terminate." What gives??? The Mapsource update requires that an existing Mapsource installation be present on the computer. Assuming that it is, looks like the update isn't finding the proper registry entries for some reason. You should be able to simply re-install Mapsource from your original CD, then run the upgrade. Link to comment
onmyrt Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Yes, I'm currently running MapSource version 6.11.3. I guess I'll try reloading it from the original CD and then upgrading Link to comment
Bill in Vermont Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 OK- Please tell me why I should upgrade? I don't see any convincing arguments at this point. Bill in Vermont Link to comment
Edgar Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 See below the changes the upgrade addresses, and it's free! Changes made from version 6.12.2 to 6.12.3: * Fixed an issue transferring routes to the Zumo. * Fixed an issue with the integration of Google Earth and MapSource. * Fixed an issue with the size estimate of selected map sets. Changes made from version 6.11.6 to 6.12.2: * Changed the default file format to GDB version 3. * Added web links. This feature allows user created internet search options to appear on context menus. These search options can use either location or name information. * Added a MiniMap. * Added new waypoint symbols (contacts, geocache, hunting, etc.). * Added support for multiple links on waypoints, routes, and tracks. * Added additional guidance for the user when clicking on the 'View in Google Earth' menu item. * Added support for writing waypoints, routes, and tracks to SD cards for new chart plotters. * Enhanced the driving directions page in the route dialog to provide additional statistics. * Added a notes area to the route dialog. These notes are printed with driving directions. * Added two options to the routing preference 'Try to Avoid' list: ferries and seasonal road closures. * Added support for multi-line comments for waypoints. * Added a transfer preference to specify if (and which) serial ports should be searched for Garmin devices. This should solve problems for users that have badly behaved internal modems that cause MapSource to hang. * Added the ability to join tracks from the Tracks page. * Added track color to the list on the Tracks page. * Changed the behavior of the track draw tool to populate the elevation in tracks if the map product has DEM elevation data. * Changed several feature symbols (mountain peak, city, and airport) to be smaller so they don't obscure as much of the map. This only applies when the large symbol size is selected. * Adjusted the layout of several preference pages for improved usability. * Changed the behavior of several dialogs to ignore the degree symbol in user provided coordinate strings. * Fixed an issue when selecting map sets larger than 4 GB in size. * Fixed an issue with saving files to offline network drives. * Fixed an issue with preserving line feeds inside of comments in GPX files. * Fixed an issue with printing when the 'No Map' product is selected. * Fixed some line rendering issues on Blue Chart map products. * Fixed an issue with some postal code address searches not finding results. Link to comment
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