HOW TO: Install POI on MYTOMTOM. First is a zip file called 'TOMTOM OV2 TOOLS. Then select the BROWSE button and find your POI files folder on you.
*Poi File Format
*How To Create A Poi File
TomTom Points of Interest (POI) files are stored in the OV2 file format. Other Global Positioning System (GPS) devices also use POI methods, though they store the data in other ways. Some GPS devices store the data, or can export the data, to Comma Separated Value (CSV) database files. CSV files store tabled or database data by separating values and figures with commas. If you have CSV files that you want to use with your TomTom GPS device, you need to first convert between the two formats.CSV to OV2 Converter (Online)
I've tried logging into mydrive,tomtom.com, and whilst on the route planner page, clicking the My Places icon on the left of the screen, and in that pop out window, it says Favourites and POI Files. When I click on POI Files, it's empty and says Import POI File. TomTom POI files, online POI editor and POI conversion tools for TomTom, Garmin and Navman GPS devices. Use any GPS POI file on your GPS, no matter what brand you own.Step 1
Go to the CSV to OV2 Converter using the link in Resources.Step 2Poi File Format
Click 'Choose File' and locate your CSV file for conversion. Double-click it to select.
Click 'Start Conversion' and wait for the converter to convert your files. The TomTom POI file will automatically download, ready to be used with your TomTom GPS software.POIConverter (Freeware)Step 1
Download the POIConverter from the website (see Resources).Step 2
Double-click the downloaded archive to open the folder, and then double-click POIConverter_setup.exe to begin the setup.Step 3
Click 'Start,' 'All Programs' and then double-click the program title to launch the application.How To Create A Poi FileStep 4
Click the folder icon, and then locate your CSV file for conversion. Double-click the file to open it within the program. Click 'T' to enable a TomTom conversion.
Click the floppy disc icon, and designate a location and a file name. Click the 'File Type' drop-down menu and select 'TomTom overlays OV2' from the list. Click 'Save' to finish the conversion.POI Converter (Online)Step 1
Go to the POI Converter website using the link in Resources.Step 2
Click 'Choose File,' and then locate your file for conversion. Double-click it to begin the upload.
Click 'Convert to OV2' to begin the conversion. Once the conversion has been finished, the file will prompt you for a download location. Then you will be able to import the OV2 to TomTom to use as a POI file. Video of the Day Brought to you by TechwallaReferencesMore Articles
