![]() ![]() i notice the original instructions in this thread talk about a PC being used and having files converted. I just bought a Garmin 60CSx a few days ago. Better late than never! Edited Augby Barrikady ![]() Garmin finally came through, 19 months after they first announced Mac compatible mapping software in January 2006. I'm assuming that Garmin will eventually provide the ability to install the Garmin map data directly on a Macintosh box without first having to convert the files from a Windows format. You still have to access a Windows box to convert the Windows version of MapSource and the associated map files to Macintosh compatible data. It all worked, and now I am able to use a Mac with a Garmin GPS. I uploaded each file separately.Īll three maps appeared in MapInstall and I chose segments from each of the three different maps and installed about 450MBs of map data on to a 1GB SD Micro card that was installed in a 60Cx. I uploaded each of the three map file to Garmin MapInstall, the Mac version of Garmin MapSource. That worked fine, and after each map was converted, I copied that file using a 2GB flash drive, and transported the copied file to a G5 Mac running OSX 10.4.10. After the two unexpected reboots, I tempered my enthusiasm, and converted each map program separately. I was attempting to convert CN8, Topo (West), and Topo 24k National Parks (West) at the same time. On two occasions the Windows box, running XP Professional, rebooted as the conversion process was taking place. I had some hiccups with my Windows machine as it was running MapConverter. Rather than give a detailed description of each step that I took (The above referenced instructions are complete and accurate), I want to give a quick overview. You should read these installation instructions first. You also have to download and install MapConverter to your Windows box (Converts the Windows data to a Macintosh compatable format) MapInstall (The Macintosh version of MapSource) Quick Answer: Yesįirst you need to download and install on your Macintosh: So I decided to give it a spin and see if it worked. Is it really true, did Garmin actually release the Macintosh version of MapSource? ![]()
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