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How to convert Garmin GPS maps for OS X use
Since Garmin has released their preview of Bobcat there is more need to do the Map conversion. Here are some caveats I've seen mentioned and experienced them myself.
During the Conversion process on the PC several have received errors during the compression stage from bsdtar. If you remove the bsdtar directory MapConverter will just create the *.gmapi folder which can be copied to the MAC, eliminating the need to uncompress it. MapManager will be able to install it just fine. If your MAC hard disk is formatted with the case sensitive option enabled the Garmin apps will not be able to recognize them. The maps are in ~Library/Application Support/Garmin/Maps Right click (control click) on the package file (*.gmap) Choose view Package contents. The file Info.xml name needs to be changed to "info.xml" Then the maps will be accessible by Bobcat and MapInstall. Garmin posted a new page with all MAC software here: http://garmin.com/macosx There is a link there ot a .pdf with instructions for the conversion process. |
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