Collection of POI's

[aussietig]

No ... AFAIK the file content cannot be viewed or extracted out/modified.

[jamerson]

will be the Happier man in the world if someone has the EU databas
i am 7690 MAP V8 Western Europe

[Jase]

...One thing I've noticed is you're limited to only having 10 active personal categories at a time.

NOTE:You can only select up to 10 POIs to be permanently displayed on map....

Haven't seen anyone else mention it & don't want to state the obvious...not sure what firmware it might have been present since but at least on 4020 there is the option for another 9 pre-determined icons to be present on the map (10 personal & 9 VIP). It is terribly ardous to enter via the screen but for a reasonably low number of extra POIs, it might be useful.


Just need to enter in the address details of the POI then select Save. Then for VIP Status select an icon.


These are the pre-determined categories & icons to choose from. Under Setup, then Map, the box refering to showing VIP Icons needs to be selected.


The icons appear as above. Might not be new info but haven't seen anyone else mention it.


Also another thing, rather than trying to change CD versions when fiddling with POIs on the Map (not personal POIs), I format my Map partition. It takes 5 minutes, RNS510/Columbus no longer contains maps & I can quickly burn a fresh copy of 7679 without the hassle of number changes. I got the image file from VW Navi Forum listed as RNS-510 Maps HDD Format CD.

[aussietig]

No .. these are great tips!

Definitely worthy of sharing.

[Jase]

Glad I could contribute something useful

And it would seem that these VIP POIs are stored on the POI partition of the newer firmware. I've noticed that they are independant of the PersonalPOI file being installed or removed & if I format the map partition to reinstall maps, the VIP POIs remain.

[aussietig]

Ordinarily, I use the VIP POIs as a way to upload my favourite destination/place to go.

The unit can accept about about 100 destination from memory.

I've been using this website to search (via a Google Map search) for my favourite spots or location before any new trip, saving them on a SD Card and uploading onto the unit:

VW Labs - Is this what the people want?

Highly recommend people use this free service before it's no more!

For some strange reason, they're shutting down the website after 14 June 2012.

Bloody real shame!!!

[jords]

it appears the Sign Up option is no longer available on this site

[kamold]

That sucks. Whilst largely novelty in value, I have used it on trips to setup accomodation and waypoints with photos it was quite handy.

Makes it look to the naive passenger like the unit is internet connected - 'Oh wow! Its got a picture of it, has it got Google or something?!!!'

[aussietig]

I actually just use their NavCompanion.

It's actually a great tool since it uses Google Map as the search engine.

Can just type in the name of the place that you're looking for, save it with your login account and sync it up to a SD card.


Have emailed as to why they're shutting it down! Waiting for a response.

[Ryan_R]

Didn't your Tig used to be blue, or am I going mad?

[aussietig]

I've think you've mistaken me for team_v perhaps.

If so, then I'm not worthy!

[Ryan_R]

I think you're right. Changing your sig and avatar pics still threw me though

[aussietig]

Ordinarily, I use the VIP POIs as a way to upload my favourite destination/place to go.

The unit can accept about about 100 destination from memory.

I've been using this website to search (via a Google Map search) for my favourite spots or location before any new trip, saving them on a SD Card and uploading onto the unit:

VW Labs - Is this what the people want?

Highly recommend people use this free service before it's no more!

For some strange reason, they're shutting down the website after 14 June 2012.

Bloody real shame!!!

Now that VW Labs is definitely gone.

The next best thing is the German version:

Adressnavigation < Volkswagen Deutschland

Achtung: Website definitely all in German and you can only do an address search on Google Map & save to SD card (as a .vcf file), one at a time.

Unfortunately, there's also no ability to save your previous searches or favourites on the website.


But it's still better than nothing!

As still can upload your own picture for your favourite destination/address and it's still quicker to search and save your favourite destinations on your computer using Google Map, than having to find it and manually type and create the favourite destination via your unit's touch screen.

[ian]

Thanks aussietig ,after upgrading to 4020 i lost all my speed and redlight cameras aussietig informed me the best way to reinstall and being a novice at using POInspesct0r i was doubtful about being able to install it correctly .but all worked well and i'm back in business .

[Transporter]

Is anybody collecting the POI in SA?
It would be good to have them for every state. A good how to with the links would be great help, so the members (that didn't master their PC and software in it) and who want to do it, in the state that doesn't have milions of cars registered, are able to do so.

I'm just using my Garmin Nuvi50 that drives me mad by freezing on me. It's back to where I bought from for a second time (won't buy a cheap navigation unit again).