Garmin Spyder Dealer List DONE!

[Firefly]

Thanks to the help of Ken Tompkins - we have the Spyder dealer list DONE for the Garmin.

What I have it a file that you can just drag and drop into your Garmin - and you will have all of the dealers at your fingertips.

I'll post some screen shots and 'how to's' later on tonight.

PM me with your email address and I can send it .

Works great.

Thanks again to Ken for doing much of the hard work on this!

The File I have is "Spyder Dealers 07-29-09.gpi".

This is how it works on my Garmin 550 - should be similar for all Garmin units:


To install :

1. Plug Garmin into computer via USB
2. Find Folder(on Garmin unit) "Garmin\POI"
3. Drag and drop "Spyder Dealers 07-29-09.gpi" file into that folder.

That's it!

To access them on your Garmin:

1. Select "Where To"
2. Scroll down and select "Extras"
3. Select "Custom POIs

That's it!

This will list the nearest 52 Spyder dealers to your current location.

You can also select "Spell" to search for specific dealers.

You can also find dealers near other cities:

1. Select "Where To"
2. Select "Near" at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select "Different City"
4. Type City Name in
5. Scroll down and select "Extras"
6. Select "Custom POIs

This will list the closest 52 dealers to the city you selected in Step #3.

If there is a way I can post this file out here for downloading - I will - otherwise just PM me your email and I'll send away!

[Bersquack]

Nice work

[Spydr in KS]

[Lamonster]

Very cool. If you want to send me the file I can load it on our server with a direct link to download it.

[spydermouse]

Please forward a copy to michael@spydermouse.com

[8LEGS]

Very cool. If you want to send me the file I can load it on our server with a direct link to download it.

Awesome! Nice work Firefly.

[Roaddog2]

[TMehaffey]

Sweeet! Nice work!
Thanks Guys

[Firefly]

Here are some screen shots of how you get to them after you have them installed.

[Firefly]

And the final screen with the info (My dealer).

[Firefly]

Here are screen shots of how to find dealers near another city (not where you currently are).

[vendit]

Nice job! We all appreciate your efforts! Can you e-mail me a link for downloading?


vendit@aol.com


Thanks!welcome

[SPYDERPOPS]

That is very cool! I just traveled over 6K this month coast to coast and it was always on my mind where a dealer might be just in case I had problems. Please send to harvey@repops.com
Thanks

[Longlegs]

Wow that is gonna be just cool to have.

[DannyS]

Thanks Firefly I will add that to my 550 I am still learning it.

[Putt-Putt]

Wow that is gonna be just cool to have.

[Firefly]

Hope I got everyone that gave me their email address----

Please let me know if it's loading and working okay - especially on units other than the 550.
Hope it loads and works well for everyone-- please let me know!

I chose a different method for loading it into the Garmin than what Ken posted on Spyder Talk. He is supplying the GPX file - which requires using the Garmin POI Loader (free download from Garmin).

If anyone needs or wants the GPX file - I can send that also. I just thought copying the file right to the Garmin\POI folder was easier.

The GPX file and the GPI files have the exact same data--- just to avoid any confusion.

I'm looking into converting this also for other brands...

What would be the other top brands? Tom Tom, Lowrence, ????

[effgjamis]

Thank you... got the download file....

[WaltH]

Congratulations Guys:

It works like a charm! What a wonderful gift this is. Having the dealer list on my Garmin 550 has been very high on my wish list since day one on the Spyder. Long distance Spyder-travel has just become easier and safer.

I am grateful for the time and effort you contributed to the Spyder community.

[Lamonster]

Thanks guys. Here's the link for a direct download.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/spyderdealersgarmin.gpi

[bjt]

Thanks Firefly. I downloaded it from lamonster's link. Now I just need the Spyder back to test it out.

[MarkLawson]

Thanks!

[FANG]

Thanks Firefly. You and Ken did an awesome job. Man I love this site.

[ElkSpyder]

Thanks Firefly. You and Ken did an awesome job. Man I love this site.

Thanks great job guys

[Firefly]

I had one person contact me with a problem installing the GPI file. Their Garmin didn't have the "Garmin\POI" folder. You may be able to just create this folder and it may work.

If you have problems working with the GPI file, you can use the Garmin POI Loader and I have the GPX file I can also send/post.

The GPX file HAS to load using the Garmin POI Loader software.

The GPI file HAS to drag and drop as described in this thread.

You only need to do it one way or the other.

Contact me if you have problems.