#Garmin basecamp vs mapsource how to
How to install the SD Card version of T4A GPS Maps on your computer:īaseCamp and MapSource should be closed when installing the T4A map. Open Mapsource / BaseCamp and select the map/s to view.Click on the exe file inside and follow the instructions given.When the download is completed, open the saved file on your desktop by double-clicking on the zip folder.Save the file to desktop (this is to find it easily again).You’ll be asked to Run or Save the file.Click on the link (T4A Map) that was mailed to you.
How to install the online purchased T4A GPS Maps:īaseCamp and MapSource should be closed when you download the T4A map. (Garmin doesn’t update MapSource any longer and some of the newer GPS’s only work with BaseCamp, especially when sending routes). MapSource is not compatible with a Mac BaseCamp is compatible with both.Īfter you have installed either of these two programmes on your Mac or PC, you have to install the Tracks4Africa map as well. BaseCamp is the newer version of the Garmin route planning software but some people still prefer to work with MapSource, although it’s being replaced by BaseCamp. We all know that in Africa travel times are often far longer than expected…įirstly, you will need to download the free MapSource or BaseCamp software from the Garmin site. Using Tracks4Africa’s map on Garmin MapSource or BaseCamp, you can plan your whole route with travel times and distances. It’s easy to plan the route for your long awaited trip if you have the right tools.
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