Can I use Basecamp to install OSM maps on XT

[Jim1348]

Should I use BaseCamp to install OpenStreetMaps?


https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/4 ... 1&layers=C

[jfheath]

I don't have an answer for that. I never used BC to do this - the site that I used for OSM created two files, one for BC, one for the Zumo. That site no longer functions.

[FrankB]

Should I use BaseCamp to install OpenStreetMaps?

If you already have the map available in Basecamp, you can use the MapInstall program from Garmin to install the map on your device.
https://www8.garmin.com/support/downloa ... sp?id=3291

Instructions for installing a map in Basecamp should/can be provided by the site where you downloaded it. But I normally create a shortcut in the folder 'C:\ProgramData\GARMIN\Maps' pointing to the '.gmap' folder. The folder where the 'Info.xml' is stored.
Have a look at the program 'Javawa GMTK'. It can help a great deal installing and managing the maps in Basecamp. https://www.javawa.nl/gmtk_en.html

Note: This answer assumes you're using WIndows. I dont have Mac experience.

[Jim1348]

Thank you very much for the reply.

Yes, I am on the Windows 10 system.

I realized that the problem I am having is getting my downloaded maps onto Garmin BaseCamp.

I will take a look at the URLs you posted and my answer might be in there.

[lkraus]

This is a good site to find OSM map sources for Garmin/Basecamp: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM ... n/Download

As best I've been able to figure out, you need maps with a .gmap file extension to use them in Basecamp alone. Once you have them working in Basecamp, clicking Maps>Install Maps in Windows Basecamp will launch MapInstall to transfer the map to the XT via USB cable. MapInstall is automatically installed with Windows Basecamp. ( A Mac is different, I think it uses Map Manager?)

For the U.S., the maps from https://www.openmapchest.org/ or https://www.gmaptool.eu/ seem to work well.
I'd suggest trying out maps from different sources, the installation packages probably have the same data, but the appearance can be quite different.

I've also found that some maps with an .img extension can be saved on the XT and used with Basecamp as long as you keep the XT connected via USB. (Might work off a USB stick, also)

[Jim1348]

Just a follow up on this.

BBBike is a route planner for cyclists in Berlin. It is now ported to other cities around the world thanks to the OpenStreetMap project!

I have downloaded maps from there several times. I make the request on the website linked below. In just a few minutes they are emailed to me. I extract them and then install them on my Garmin's memory card. They portion needed is named "gmapsupp.img". They then need to be move into the Garmin folder. Each one can have a "unique" name by adding a number after it. So, gmapsupp2.img, etc.

Yesterday, I added numerous Garmin (Latin1) maps. I did not use Basecamp because it wasn't needed.

Garmin OSM

Garmin Cycle

Garmin Leisure

Garmin Onroad

Garmin Ontrail

Garmin BBBike

Garmin Openfietsmap Full

Garmin OpenSeaMap

Garmin OpenTopoMap

Now I just have to figure out what the differences are between the various maps!

https://extract.bbbike.org

I also like OpenMapChest. It seemed a bit simpler for me that some of the other map sites.

https://www.openmapchest.org


I also ran across this:

File Size

Garmin Cycle 0.27

Garmin Leisure 0.55

Garmin OSM 0.43

Garmin BBBike 0.40

Garmin Onroad 0.04

Garmin Ontrail 0.13

Garmin Openfietsmap Lite 0.40

Garmin Openfietsmap Full 0.61

Garmin OpenSeaMap 0.40

Garmin OpenTopoMap 0.44

Since the Garmin Openfietsmap Full is the largest, does that mean it is the most detailed?

https://extract.bbbike.org/extract.html