OS Getamap and Garmin

[xoggoth]

Bit obscure and nowt on t'web but I know some here have Garmin devices.

Having subscribed to OS Getamap I can't put a map on my Garmin. A popup tells me I don't have the communicator plugin installed although I do, the Garmin website shows I have the up to date version and my device is detected. Tried obvious things, reinstalling plugin and Silverlight but no joy.

Any ideas? Ta.

[DaveB]

Bit obscure and nowt on t'web but I know some here have Garmin devices.

Having subscribed to OS Getamap I can't put a map on my Garmin. A popup tells me I don't have the communicator plugin installed although I do, the Garmin website shows I have the up to date version and my device is detected. Tried obvious things, reinstalling plugin and Silverlight but no joy.

Any ideas? Ta.

AFAIK you can't import actual maps into the Garmin from Getamap, only the GPS route. Or is that what you meant?

[xoggoth]

Cheers, was afraid of that. Got it going with Firefox last night (dunno why I have so much trouble with IE11!) and found I could only export tracks, not maps. Was originally under impression I could get maps from OS. Waste of subscription

[doodab]

Cheers, was afraid of that. Got it going with Firefox last night (dunno why I have so much trouble with IE11!) and found I could only export tracks, not maps. Was originally under impression I could get maps from OS. Waste of subscription

I think it depends on the GPS unit. I can get maps on my android tablet.

Edit: Actually I think that's mapfinder.

[xoggoth]

Think I'll chuck the Garmin in the bin. Does anything work on the website? Bought a map but doesn't show me I bought it. If you have brought a download and clicked an email link it should take you to a specific download page, not the home page without a clue where to go. There's an activate that may be relevant but the dropdown list does not work. Same in all browsers.

[DaveB]

Think I'll chuck the Garmin in the bin. Does anything work on the website? Bought a map but doesn't show me I bought it. If you have brought a download and clicked an email link it should take you to a specific download page, not the home page without a clue where to go. There's an activate that may be relevant but the dropdown list does not work. Same in all browsers.

Which one have you got? Their tech support is usually pretty good if you get in touch with them and the firms usually provide some good answers as well.

[xoggoth]

Cheers. I did and they were. Have to download it from Basecamp, not what it says on the help at right here but, anyway, now got the proper detailed walking map that I wanted and the little triangle is right on my house.

Not sure I approve of the arrow with "Grumpy Old Bastard" though.