Free and legal copy of Garmin Mapsource [Archive]

gjackson

07-10-2007, 05:24 AM

Got this tip off the T4A group. tried it and it does work:

1. Download and install the training center software from Garmin:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-04
(you don't need to own a Garmin fitness device or activate the training center software).

2. Download and install the latest MapSource update:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=209
You now have a legal working copy of MapSource with a PC only base map.

Pretty cool stuff. Get yours now as there is no telling how long Garmin will keep this alive.

cheers

Beowulf

07-10-2007, 03:43 PM

Graham,

Thank you for posting. I have a rather old version of Mapsource so an updated version will be nice.

cruiser guy

07-10-2007, 08:52 PM

Downloaded last night and it seems to work.

Incusus

07-10-2007, 09:43 PM

TY very much!

stevenmd

07-10-2007, 10:08 PM

1. Download and install the training center software from Garmin:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-04
(you don't need to own a Garmin fitness device or activate the training center software).
I actually had to download #1 to get #2 to work. It works pretty dang cool too! Thanks!

pismo62

07-10-2007, 10:48 PM

Nice Score. Thanks for passing on the info. BTW I greatly enjoyed your article in the Overland Journal.

gjackson

07-10-2007, 11:39 PM

BTW I greatly enjoyed your article in the Overland Journal.

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

cheers

Brian McVickers

07-12-2007, 06:10 AM

Ok cool, so I've done the downloads and I can use the MapSource but the trainer wants a device hooked up.
Do I not use the Trainer but still need it to allow Mapsource to work?

:arabia:

gjackson

07-12-2007, 09:01 PM

Yes. Trainer is the key that allows you to install MapSource without buying it. If you want to use trainer, then you'll have to do whatever trainer wants.

I have not tried deleting (uninstalling) trainer, though I probably will. My assumption is that you can with no effect on MapSource. I believe that the MapSource Update installer looks for previously installed versions, and Trainer counts as one. After the installer has run, use for Trainer is what you make of it.

cheers

cruiseroutfit

07-31-2007, 02:10 AM

Does anyone else have to unzip this program before each use? I can't figure out a way to install the program so I can just click and enjoy, rather it goes through the unzip and licensing each time?

gjackson

07-31-2007, 03:22 AM

Nope, didn't have to do that. Mine works fine. Did you install Trainer first?

cheers

cruiseroutfit

07-31-2007, 04:49 AM

Nope, didn't have to do that. Mine works fine. Did you install Trainer first?

cheers

Yes I had too, it wouldn't install mapsource until I installed trainer. The icon is right on my desktop, but everytime I select it it unzips "disk1" and brings up the licensing agreement. I'm thinking its more of a user issue than a software issue ;)

Bella PSD

08-30-2007, 09:23 PM

I just installed Mapsource just fine. But The GPS I have is an older Garmin GPS 12MAP. It should be able to use the mapsource but mapsource does not see the GPS. Could it be locked?? The map does not change when I go from hi to low res map. Also the find does not find much. Any Ideas?? Set to Garmin format and host mode.

The GPS works with MS Street and Maps if I I turn the GPS from Garmin format to NMEA.

Louie

slosurfer

09-01-2007, 06:47 PM

Thanks:wings:

jkam

09-03-2007, 05:52 PM

Mapsource is free, why the need to do this?

Now, if you want detailed maps and the ability to use them to route, then you still need one of the detailed map programs like CN v8, right?

Grim Reaper

12-26-2007, 03:02 PM

Anybody have any ideas or know how to get the "GPS" tab or its features back for my GPSV I use with a laptop?

I thought I could upgrade my older version to this new version since my copy is almost 4 years old. Now I can't live track at all. Normally there is a tab marked "GPS" On the left column and you hit "start tracking" under that tab. It would show speed, direction etc. Map would put your current location on it.

This version does not have the GPS tab at all. I can upload and down load maps, waypoints so I know it talks to it so it is not a communications issue. Used my existing codes that the link said I could use.

UK4X4

12-26-2007, 03:34 PM

The GPS tab on mine disappeared so I went to the garmin site and installed all the program updates....that worked.

ie the USB software et al

There's also another program there specifically designed for autorouting...

which is also free, but i forget the name right now

Tucson T4R

12-26-2007, 04:48 PM

Grim Reaper

12-26-2007, 07:31 PM

A while back Garmin removed the live tracking function from mapsource and released a new free program called nRoute for live tracking. If you upgraded Mapsource and lost this function, just download the nRoute program from the Garmin Website and you'll be good to go again.

Ohhhhhh thats just delux! :wings:

Now I will have to go somewhere just to try this out. That's MUCH nicer then the old stuff. Playing with this on the Desktop it has some really nice features. Time to actually load it on the Laptop LOL .

Hmmmm I think I need to mount My Laptops today.

UK4X4

12-26-2007, 07:56 PM

nRoute

yep thats the one

Tucson T4R

12-26-2007, 08:04 PM

Ohhhhhh thats just delux! :wings:

Now I will have to go somewhere just to try this out. That's MUCH nicer then the old stuff. Playing with this on the Desktop it has some really nice features. Time to actually load it on the Laptop LOL .

Hmmmm I think I need to mount My Laptops today.

Yep, works great. Here's a shot of mine running nRoute on a recent night trail run. :wings:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/bgarland40/Chimney%20Rock%20Moon%20Run/ChimneyMoonRun004_edited-1.jpg

If you want more detailed Topo maps you can also use National Geographic State Topo. Thier software also will show your current position and dropped bread crumbs track you have taken. Enjoy.

Grim Reaper

12-26-2007, 08:07 PM

nRoute

yep thats the one
It is a totally separate program able to run independently.

I left the older Mapsource on the Laptop since it is less of a memory hog. The new version likes to stall the computer when you make connection to the GPS. My Laptop is an old beater with only 512k of ram on Win2000 Pro. Keep it lean as possible. The version is apparently written specifically for my GPSV or so it seem as it functions a lot better with it.

Grim Reaper

12-26-2007, 08:09 PM

Yep, works great. Here's a shot of mine running nRoute on a recent night trail run. :wings:

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m125/bgarland40/Chimney%20Rock%20Moon%20Run/ChimneyMoonRun004_edited-1.jpg
Sweet! I really like the Night feature mode. Big Improvement on the eyes with night vision.

Now I need to get the ToPo maps or download Google Earth.

Tucson T4R

12-26-2007, 08:20 PM

Sweet! I really like the Night feature mode. Big Improvement on the eyes with night vision. .............

Both my Map76CSx and the nRoute on the laptop auto-switch between day and night displays at sunset or sunrise. Pretty cool. :wings: