I've made some draw files on TOPO 9, the import instructions are "yayayayaya, point to Manage Waypoints, then click Send To GPS". There is no Send TO GPS in the box, 5 other commands but no Send To GPS. What's up?

Use the Handheld Export tab, select Sync to bring up the connection with the GPS or chip to export drawn maps.

butthead

Nevermind, I don't have any maps. Now I can figure THAT out...;-)

If saved they are listed as ".an2 (3,4,5,etc) files in the Draw folder.
Click Lock to keep them on the map displayed.

butthead

Here's what's happening right now. No data is loading to the sd card. The map package discs go through the whole process, says they're through, click finish yayayaya. The card is empty. I've tried it with the card in the socket on my computer, in the unit, and in an adapter, nothing. Tried different cards, I'm somewhat confused. I just tried with a different computer, same thing.

The Delorme Forums, can be very helpful. Lots of answers on a variety of issues involving their products.
Sounds like you are trying to load the pre-cut maps on disk, to the GPS. A different procedure from adding a custom drawn map using the "Transfer To Handheld Sync.

butthead

Yeh, that was a curveball, I was having trouble with both until I pulled my head outta my ass. I'll tell you about it later, you know how insecure I am

OK, relax and have a good time with this. On the issue of loading maps, at one point there's a file catalog that pops up so you can pick all maps or just the ones you want. I looked at it, "yep, that looks like the maps I want", clicked copy. Didn't check a dam thing, just clicked copy. That adequately explains why the maps weren't copying. Now, the draw files. Basically the same thing, except I was marking my "waypoints" with symbols, not waypoint markers. Again, that would explain why there were no waypoints in the file, since I didn't PUT any in there. I got it by the cods now, my brother...-;)

Hang in there Max, when you select a map to sync, an option list is available to chose image overlays. Select the overlays and zoom levels you want to use and save as desired. That is the mapset to sync with your GPS or chip.

butthead

butthead, I really like your campsite symbols, is that something you created? or is that new in a later version of Topo?

quote ZaraSp00k: "butthead, I really like your campsite symbols, is that something you created? or is that new in a later version of Topo? "

They are standard symbols in the draw selection, it's a bit tedious to convert them but not difficult.

butthead

thanks butthead
I may have to invest the time,
really makes the campsites stand out
just read about another texting while walking accident
so anything that minimizes the time with my nose in the GPS is a good thing

your signature message also reminds me, I should listen to some Zappa, haven't listened for many years

Think I'll be movin' to Montana, soon....

----to raise me up a crop of dental floss----
Do NOT get me started, Maxx.

butthead

hahahahahahahaha, my mind just wanders real bad sometimes