CN NA 2024.20

[Les]

since I see no place on this entire Zumo Forum for any questions and answers on using Garmin;s MapInstall program, I am starting to believe that either #1 no one knows MapInstall even exists, or #2 no one understands what it's for, or #3 no one knows how to use it. I am inclined to believe now that all 3 are true.

I use Mapinstall when updating my Zumo 660, mainly because Express doesn't recognise the SD card, so tells me there's not enough memory.

It’s well documented elsewhere on the forum.

[twowheelstom]

Hi Garmin Support:
I would like to know about the Zumo XT Map Update
someone on the Zumo forum said that when doing a Map Update for the Zumo XT using Garmin Express, Express installs a file on the Zumo for Junction View.
On the Garmin support page for Junction View, it says Junction View is a navigational aid that displays when on an active route.
this forum person explained that when using MapInstall to load selected maps from computer to device, this Junction View file is not installed on the Zumo XT
Is this true?
is the Junction View file only installed on the device when using Garmin Express?
Actually, I don't believe this Junction View is a separate file but it part of the map update file.
is Junction View a separate file other than the map update file?
I think this person on the Zumo Forum is giving incorrect advice.
He disagrees with me that using MapInstall will fail to install this Junction View file on the XT
Thanks


To interested persons, when Garmin Support gives me a reply to my email, I will post it here.

[sussamb]

I use Mapinstall when updating my Zumo 660, mainly because Express doesn't recognise the SD card, so tells me there's not enough memory.

It’s well documented elsewhere on the forum.

Yep, your 660 is an older device where MapInstall is a suitable option.

[sussamb]

@twowheelstom

You can check this yourself. The junction view file is a separate file named *.jcv and will be in the JCV folder on your device. The * will match the name of the map file on your device and the dates/times will also match. It isn't sent if you use MapInstall.

[twowheelstom]

Hello,
The junction view is part of the map update and updated with the map files.
The zumo XT is updated using Wi-Fi or Garmin Express so Map Install will not apply to this unit.

Thank you for choosing Garmin,

Product Support

[twowheelstom]

Thank you Garmin Support for your reply,

So Garmin MapInstall will not apply to the XT, so my question now is how do I use Garmin Express to just load selected East Coast Canada maps and East Coast USA States maps onto the XT if MapInstall will not apply? I didn't want to install all of North America onto the XT.
Can Express be used to just select these map areas? Or will Express load all of North America onto the XT
Thanks
Your replies are helpful.
Zumo user,
Canada

[lkraus]

I cannot answer your question, but I am curious as to why you don't want to update all of the maps that come with the XT. With 32Gb of internal memory, nearly half is still empty with all the standard maps.

[sussamb]

I cannot answer your question, but I am curious as to why you don't want to update all of the maps that come with the XT. With 32Gb of internal memory, nearly half is still empty with all the standard maps.

Agreed. That really is the simple solution and will make every future update simple too

[Les]

Yep, your 660 is an older device where MapInstall is a suitable option.

Just to add.. I have also used it on my Garmin Camper 760, to install OSM for Moroccow.

[sussamb]

That's fine too, just that the latest Garmin devices shouldn't use it to update the Garmin CN maps or you lose junction view and some other functionality as Express installs more than just the map during a so called 'map' update