Magellan 500 - Manual (Page 35)

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Basic File Structure
The eXplorist has a file structure system that is unlike any other filing system used before on
a GPS receiver. It is based on the file system that you are probably familiar with from using
your personal computer.
File Structure Overview
This graphic displays the basic
layout of the file structure that
is internal to the eXplorist.
When you insert a new SD
card, a similar file structure is
created but without any of the
default files.
While it is possible to save
files in any of the folders (i.e.,
POIs could be saved in the
Routes folder), it is highly
recommended that you create
new files in the associated
main topic folder. This will
make finding the POI or route
much easier when you need to
access the file.
The Detail Maps and
Geocaches folders are empty
until you upload a detailed
map from mapping software,
such as Magellan MapSend or
geocache files from the
Magellan Geocaching software.
The files for POIs, routes,
track logs and geocaching
points are ASCII text files.
When your eXplorist or SD card
is connected to your personal
computer, you can open these
files using any text editor and
modify them to your needs. If
you are going to modify any of
the files, you should do so to a
copy of the file. Mistakes in
modifying the files can cause
unwanted results.
eXplorist 500 File Structure
Internal Memory
SD Card
(grey if no SD card is installed)
Background Maps
BASEMAP
New Folder
Default POI File
Up One Level
Detail Maps
Empty
Up One Level
My POIs
Up One Level
New POI File
New Folder
Default Route File
Routes
Up One Level
New Route File
New Folder
Active Track
Track Logs
Up One Level
New Folder
Empty
Geocaches
Up One Level