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How to test Autorouting on another continent? E-mail

Suppose you live in US, that you uploaded European Metroguide and you want to test if autorouting works. Normally your GPS uses your current location as a starting point for a new route so it seems to be a problem. There is a way however.

To test it do the following:
You can set a point where you supposedly are, for example somewhere in Paris. Then you can navigate to a point a few blocks away.

 

Todo this for Nuvi:
Make sure GPS antenna is off (antenna tucked in), choose map, and zoom into the place you want to start the simulation. Press the screen where you want to start and choose SET LOCATION on the bottom. Next, move the map and choose your destination and press the GO button.

 

Todo this for Zumo:
Make sure GPS antenna is off (Go to: Spanner > System > change GPS Mode from Normal to off). Then drag the map to the location where you want to test, zoom in to some place and tap "Set Loc". You can then search for something nearby and tap Go and it'll ask if you want to simulate the route.

 

Todo this for Etrex/Gpsmap:
Go to the satellite page. Click Menu key and choose "Use with GPS off". Click again menu key, then choose "New Location" from the menu. "Use map" to move the pointer to the starting point. Go to map page and pick a point a few blocks away from your starting point and choose "Goto" with "Follow Roads".

 

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DCT from Canada:
"I just got my Nuvi a couple of days ago, used Metrowizz and made up 476 megs of Europe maps. Thats way more than I will need for my vacation. I copied the file as suggested into the Garmin directory on the Nuvi...works great. Thanks for Metrowizz and your help in getting it up and running. I changed my location to places I will be staying in Europe and it routes to my destination with street names and turns called out. Garmin makes great products, you make them work better. Thank you!"
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"Outstanding Product - worth its weight in Gold! This is just a terrific addition that makes the Garmin Etrex a great little GPS instead of just an ok device. For $6 (US) it cannot be beat. I certainly hope they continue to create products that support the Garmin GPS portfolio. Well done guys!"