David ,HELP what software
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2003 at 17:05
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Member - Peter (WA)
Im getting a bit lost in regards to what software I need to set up my GPS and laptop to use the raster 250k CD .
1. is it the Oziexplorer CD you have in the
shop ?
2.Is it the down load at Oziexplorer (if so do I pay for it )?
3. or do I need both ?
4 .also can I buy cables for conecting my Garmin GPS12 to my laptop from Exploroz ?
HELP HELP HELP ?????????????
Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard
Peter
York 4x4
Reply By: Member - Topcat - Tuesday, Apr 08, 2003 at 20:23
Tuesday, Apr 08, 2003 at 20:23
Hi Peter. when you buy the Raster series maps CD, you will need a registered CD of OziEplorer to convert the Raster Series maps to the map files in the OziExplorer program.
This can be done by installing both programmes on your computer & opening the OziExplorer program then converting the Raster Series across into the OziExplorer program. The help files in OziExplorer explain how to do this. It is not difficult.
Once you have achieved this then you can setup your routes & waypoints to download onto yopur GPS. Hope this helps.Have Wheels Will Travel
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Reply By: Member - Willem- Tuesday, Apr 08, 2003 at 20:44
Tuesday, Apr 08, 2003 at 20:44
Peter,
I am also a novice at this but here is what I did.
Bought the latest Natmap Raster 250K double CD and installed it onto my hard drive.
Bought Oziexplorer software CD from
Exploroz Shop and installed it on my hard drive. You do not need to download anything from Oziexplorer site.
My new notebook came without a serial port so I had to buy a serial to USB cable from Jaycar.
After you have installed the programs you look on Natmap to find the map that you want. Then Open Oziexplorer. Go to File. Click on Load Map from File then Load Map File. A dialogue box will appear with all the map numbers in it. Choose your map reference number and click Open. The required map should open.
The rest of the software will take me a life time to learn and I am on the wrong side of time. But the maps and software work for me and I am very happy with my set-up.
If all else fails............read the instructions!Cheers, Willem
Never a dull moment
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Tuesday, Apr 08, 2003 at 22:43
Tuesday, Apr 08, 2003 at 22:43
Hi Willem,
Love your Rig. I am sure you will agree that it was an expensive exercise having to buy the USB converter cable to suit your laptop. It cost me $165 for one. Why is it that GPS units (especially new ones) can be sold with cables that only suit 9 pin inputs on computers, especially since all laptops sold these days only have USB ports.
Just Do It!
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Follow Up By: Member - Cruiser1 - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 07:56
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 07:56
Can't remember exact price but USB to Serial converter only cost me about $60 from Dick Smith....
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 10:43
Wednesday, Apr 09, 2003 at 10:43
Cruiser 1,
That's a bargain! When I enquired at Dick Smiths in
Melbourne CBD, they quoted me over $180.00!! Just Do It!
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