Is there a way to add more symbols to Mapsource? An example of a missing symbol is for a bakery waypoint.
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yes. easily done. but more important would be to have all bakeries per example to be assigned the bakery subcategory....Originally posted by yaozer View Post -
Do we currently have a list of subcategories to follow? If yes, I will start using them via Waypoint properties on my next contribution. If not, we can probably start creating the list. I see from Mapsource that the maximum number of subcategories is 16, do you think this is enough?Comment
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16 is not even close for all categories but for dining alone yes maybe that would work...Originally posted by yaozer View PostComment
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I came across these Mapsource symbols with labels. It might be helpful to print and use this as reference when changing the waypoint symbol icons in Mapsource and in our Garmin GPS devices. That way, when we send in our waypoint contributions, it has the correct symbols.
The resolution is not that good though, as i had to do something to reduce the original file size so that it can be uploaded here. HTH
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hi guys,
can we use this as general services icon in the mapsource?- Bruce LeeEmpty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.
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Icon Representation
What is the best mapsource icon to represent "National Bookstore" Thanks...Comment
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When in doubt, better do a search in Mapsource to see what icon is used for such POI. This applies to very common POIs. Since Mapsource categories are very limited, the rule usually applied is: those establishments that do selling activities are assigned the "department store" icon, big department stores are "shopping centers", government offices the "city hall" icon, and those that are difficult to categorize will just be assigned a "building" icon... HTHOriginally posted by razorspells View PostComment
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Using Mapsource 6.15.7
I am working on some waypoints, and found that some Icons that are found in the demo map is not available in my Mapsource. Can anyone post/teach me how to update or add these new icons?
Examples of what I don't have:
1. Nail Icon that is used to show a Hardware store.
2. Barangay Hall Icon (red wheel looking one).
Thanks in advance.
TTFN
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those will be accommodated by the typ file you're using. remember to use suntzu's typ file if you want those things to show upOriginally posted by arvin555 View Post
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Thanks Pokz
Is there a thread about how to download, load and use TYP files?
I tried to do a search for TYP and no hits.
On the other hand, with the waypoints that I am making now, if I can't find the right Symbol I will just use a Pin Icon? For example Barangay Hall?
Thanks in advance.
TTFN
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Originally posted by arvin555 View Post
choose the closest icon. if not, a pin icon is okay
get the contributors map 1st so that you'll appreciate the TYP more- Bruce LeeEmpty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.
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pin icon would be fine for any waypoint with no definite symbol. just make sure you put description on comment field (click more details on waypoint properties)Originally posted by arvin555 View Post
this is a contribution of natsu. you will notice that he placed "Hardware Store" on comment field since the name "Mina de oro" by itself does not signify hardware store.
same with other waypoints.Comment
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