#Mapsource map update for free#
#Mapsource map update how to#
#Mapsource map update install#

#Mapsource map update install#

You can now choose 'Install Maps' from the Maps menu in BaseCamp and it should offer to install the maps (as shown further up). On the summary screen it will indicate that maps will be removed. Uncheck that box and then click Continue. On the customize screen, it will list which maps are already installed and have a check box by their name. If you want to update maps already on your GPS, they will need to first be removed, then the new version can be installed (limitation of Garmin's program).Ĭhoose 'Install Maps' from the Maps menu in Basecamp. Update Maps already on the GPS by installing a new version. Note at the bottom of the screen which map it is that you are selecting from. In the screen shot, only three of the segments have been selected, they have the black border around the selected segments. Put the mouse so it is just above and to the left of MN, click and hold down and drag to the bottom right. This process requires that each segment of our map is manually selected. If you do not have a GPS plugged in, just a memory card, you will have to use the custom install, click Continue. When it's complete, click the Finish button. It will show a summary of what will be installed. Check or uncheck boxes as necessary and then click Continue. If you are good with it's choices, hit Continue, if not, hit the Customize button. If a GPS is connected, it should be listed and MapInstall will offer to install our maps. Pull the Maps menu down in BaseCamp and ensure our maps are installed (they will be listed) and if so, choose 'Install Maps' from the same Maps menu.īaseCamp will now open the MapInstall program. It will be in your Start Menu, under Programs and under Garmin. Then install BaseCamp (it's OK if BaseCamp is already installed). You'll need to install our maps to the computer using our Computer Installer.

#Mapsource map update how to#

Please see this help note on how to put version 4.0.4 on your computer. If you install the version from Garmin's site, it will include version 4.2 of MapInstall which will not 'install' maps correctly. You can download it here: or from this alternate site: īaseCamp uses Garmin's MapInstall. If you want to install the maps directly to your GPS, then using Garmin's software is the best option as there are many variables on where the files must be installed and what their names should be depending on model of GPS.īaseCamp is a free program from Garmin. You can also use our Card Installer to load your own card. Our recommendation is to use the memory card we provide.

#Mapsource map update for free#

Their software is available for free download from their web site and/or may have come on CD with your GPS. Need Help? Call or Email: (989)-751-6863 or your GPS's internal memory is best done with Garmin's software.