Build Garmin maps from OSM data.
- The created maps can be used in Garmin BaseCamp and Mapsource.
- Maps created (.img format) can be loaded onto compatible GPS units.
Units tested and working:
- Dakota 20
- Edge 1030
- Zumo XT
- The program is only available on Windows 64 bits. Windows 10 and 11 pro tested.
- Java 64 Bits.
- Fast hardware
- Multi core processor
- Lots of internal memory. Min: 16 Gb
- Fast hard drive (SSD) with lots of free space. Depends on the map you create. Min: 50 Gb.
- Fast Internet connection.
- Probably administrator privileges. Non Admin not tested.
- Patience
- Install the program.
- Install Java 64 Bits. Windows Offline (64-bits) https://www.java.com/nl/download/manual.jsp
- Start the program.
- Review the settings on the configuration tab.
- Check that the Java version matches your installed version. A different, already installed, Java could be selected.
- For more info on a field, click on the label. Context help will be shown.
- Click on Check Configuration to recheck the config. If the check is OK, the Project tab will be visible.
- Now you can create maps.
- Select the record DownBnds and click Download
- Select the record DownSea and click Download
- Select one of the sample maps (EG LUX-HIK) and click Download
- Click Execute
- The program has help integrated that you can access via Help/General and Help/Getting started
https://www.mkgmap.org.uk/
https://github.com/mjaschen/osmctools
https://www.zlib.net/
https://www.openfietsmap.nl/
https://www.thkukuk.de/osm/
https://www.javawa.nl/
Abandoned project MotoRoute.de
Frank