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Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.8.3.0 - v.2.8.3.0 - 6.93 MB
Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on October 16, 2009 to the 2.8.3.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.8.2. The Garmin Communicator Plugin is a free internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices. The Garmin Communicator can send and retrieve data from any supported website.
The plugin works with IBM-compatible PCs running Windows® XP or Vista operating systems with Internet Explorer 6+ or Firefox 1.5+ Intel-based or PowerPC G3 or later Mac OS 10.4 or later with Firefox 2.0+ or Safari 2.0. It is not compatible with Windows 2000 computers and will not install and/or function properly.
Changes made from version 2.8.2 to 2.8.3:
- Fixed a myDashboard-related issue.
Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/
Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.8.2.0 - v.2.8.2 - 6.91 MB
Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on September 28, 2009 to the 2.8.2.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.8.1. The Garmin Communicator Plugin is a free internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices. The Garmin Communicator can send and retrieve data from any supported website.
The plugin works with IBM-compatible PCs running Windows® XP or Vista operating systems with Internet Explorer 6+ or Firefox 1.5+ Intel-based or PowerPC G3 or later Mac OS 10.4 or later with Firefox 2.0+ or Safari 2.0. It is not compatible with Windows 2000 computers and will not install and/or function properly.
Changes made from version 2.8.1 to 2.8.2:
- Change in version number to remain consistent with 2.8.2 Mac release.
Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/
Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.8.1.0 - v.2.8.1.0 - 6.88 MB
Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on August 13, 2009 to the 2.8.1.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.7.3.0. The Garmin Communicator Plugin is a free internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices. The Garmin Communicator can send and retrieve data from any supported website.
The plugin works with IBM-compatible PCs running Windows® XP or Vista operating systems with Internet Explorer 6+ or Firefox 1.5+ Intel-based or PowerPC G3 or later Mac OS 10.4 or later with Firefox 2.0+ or Safari 2.0. It is not compatible with Windows 2000 computers and will not install and/or function properly.
Changes made from version 2.7.3 to 2.8.1:
- Added support to send unlock codes to legacy USB devices.
- Added support to send New Leaf fitness data to FR 60.
- Fixed an issue that caused a dialog to show up when New Leaf fitness data was sent to a fitness device.
- Fixed a folder creation issue with newer devices like nuvi 12xx, 13xx and 14xx.
Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/
GPS TrackMaker v. 13.6.423 - v.13.6.423 - 13.64 MB
GPS TrackMaker is an all-in-one mapping solution that is compatible with a wide range of GPS units.
What is new in GPS Trackmaker v. 13.6:
- Address search in Google Maps window
- Small changes in routine of tracklog edition
- Fixed bug in WGS84 button in datum window
- New version of Brazilian Detailed Map
- Vehicle Tracking: Garmin FMI v2 implemented to be used with T3, in real-time
- Vehicle Tracking: Complete Garmin FMI console similar to MS Outlook
- Vehicle Tracking: Support for all type of messages.
- Vehicle Tracking: Support for stop points
- Vehicle Tracking: Support for driver names and status
- Vehicle Tracking: New options to activate GPS/GPRS by events
- Vehicle Tracking: Option to configure T2/T3 to pure data logger mode
GPS TrackMaker Features:
- Creates, edits and deletes Tracklogs, Routes and Waypoints
- Database with more than 280 different datums
- The data can be stored in TXT , GTM and other formats
- Calculates length, instantaneous and average speeds in tracklogs
- Zoom in and Zoom out function
- Moves the whole drawn map, only with the right button of the mouse
- Shows on screen: the Waypoint name, comment or a comment in text box
- Makes possible to change the background color, grad lines and Waypoints
- Total navigation on the map image!
- Makes possible to insert several scanned map images in the background
- True-Grid mode
- Recognizes PCX5, Waypoint+, MapInfo, ArcView, and other formats
- Real Time Navigation function
- Shows and Prints more than 190 different colored icons
- Print in Scale
- NMEA0183 Protocol for Real Time Navigation with others GPS models
- Option of Name, Style and Color for Tracklogs
- Catalog function that registers all the inserted images in GTM files
- Autoload function of automatic loading of map images at Real Time Navigation (RTN)
- Option to choose name, style and color of Tracklogs
Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.7.3.0 - v.2.7.3 - 6.82 MB
Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on June 15, 2009 to the 2.7.3.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.7.1.0. The Garmin Communicator Plugin is a free internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices. The Garmin Communicator can send and retrieve data from any supported website.
The plugin works with IBM-compatible PCs running Windows® XP or Vista operating systems with Internet Explorer 6+ or Firefox 1.5+ Intel-based or PowerPC G3 or later Mac OS 10.4 or later with Firefox 2.0+ or Safari 2.0. It is not compatible with Windows 2000 computers and will not install and/or function properly.
Changes made from version 2.7.1 to 2.7.3:
- Fixed a domain locking security bypass reported by Secunia
- Fixed a transfer issue with legacy USB fitness devices
- Fixed an issue with receiving workouts and courses from Edge 605/705
Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/
Garmin WebUpdater (Windows) 2.4.2 - v.2.4.2 - 6.03 MB
The most efficient way to keep your Garmin GPS unit’s firmware current is to use the WebUpdater tool. Simply attach your Garmin unit to your computer with a USB cable and power it on. Open WebUpdater and your GPS will be automatically identified. WebUpdater will then check Garmin’s servers to see if firmware updates or other software is available and automatically download and install them if you allow it. The WebUpdater page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-27, Windows and Mac versions are available.
From Garmin’s web site:
Upgrading software for your Garmin GPS just got easier thanks to WebUpdater—Garmin’s free new application that automatically detects and installs the most recent version of operating software for your compatible Garmin GPS.
WebUpdater’s simple interface makes it easy to upgrade your operating software. Just connect your Garmin GPS to your computer, run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts. After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater will download that update for you and install it on your GPS. WebUpdater always checks for its own update first before performing a unit update. Unlike previous versions, you no longer need to download Web Updater every time you upgrade your unit software. Once installed, simply run it from your computer —no need to download anything else yourself!
As an added benefit to our customers, you can download the latest version of WebUpdater software for free from our website.
Compatible computers: IBM-compatible PCs running Windows® 2000 or XP operating systems | New! Intel-based Macs or PowerPCs (G3 or newer) running OS X 10.4 or later
What is WebUpdater?
WebUpdater is an application which communicates with the Garmin server over the Internet and updates your Garmin GPS with the most current software version available.
It’s easy and it’s automatic. You don’t even have to know the model numbers or software versions of your GPS. WebUpdater takes care of all of the details for you.
How Does WebUpdater Work?
WebUpdater’s simple interface makes it easy to upgrade your operating software. Just connect your Garmin GPS to your computer, run WebUpdater, and follow the screen prompts. After confirming that you want to perform an update, WebUpdater will download that update for you and install it on your GPS. WebUpdater always checks for its own update first before performing a unit update. Unlike previous versions, you no longer need to download Web Updater every time you upgrade your unit software. Once installed, simply run it from your computer —no need to download anything else yourself!
Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.7.1.0 - v.2.7.1.0 - 6.78 MB
Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on May 12, 2009 to the 2.7.1.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.6.4.0. The Garmin Communicator Plugin is a free internet browser plugin that sends and retrieves data from Garmin GPS devices. The Garmin Communicator can send and retrieve data from any supported website.
The plugin works with IBM-compatible PCs running Windows® XP or Vista operating systems with Internet Explorer 6+ or Firefox 1.5+ Intel-based or PowerPC G3 or later Mac OS 10.4 or later with Firefox 2.0+ or Safari 2.0. It is not compatible with Windows 2000 computers and will not install and/or function properly.
Changes made from version 2.6.4 to 2.7.1:
- Added support to download and extract zip files to mass storage devices.
- Fixed an issue with gps data transfer to Windows Mobile devices.
Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/
Garmin has posted an update to its MapSource mapping software, moving from 6.15.4 to 6.15.6. Some of the changes are operating system related, including dropping support for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows NT and continuing to support for Windows Vista. Other changes in this version include:
- Fixed an issue with the file save dialog when the file extension field is hidden.
- Fixed an issue where MapSource would crash if the route avoidance dialog would be displayed twice.
- Fixed waypoint category filter issue. Now only waypoints of the selected category will be displayed.
- Fixed waypoint prefixes.
- Fixed an issue where MapSource would crash with certain address searches.
- Fixed memory leaks in the waypoint dialog and map rendering.
- Fixed an issue with saving gpx files when the file path contains Asian characters.
- Fixed some hotkey issues.
- Fixed an issue with searching for certain POIs.
- Fixed an issue with how unlock codes were stored that caused incompatibilities with applications like Training Center.
- Support Web Link Extensions in Brazilian Portuguese.
- Changed waypoint image size to follow the user selected symbol size.
Garmin xImage - v.2.3 - 3.46 MB
Getting a screen capture from some of the Garmin handheld mapping GPS units or PNDs isn’t as easy as it should be. I wish there was a button on many of these units that allow me to capture a shot of my screen when I’m not connected to a computer via a USB cable. If I need a screen shot, I have to turn my Garmin 60CSx off when I get to something interesting. Once I get back to a computer, I have to connect via USB and quickly turn on the unit and grab the image with xImage before the screen changes. It works, it’s free, and it’s better than nothing! From Garmin:
xImage allows you to retrieve and update images on your GPS. For example, xImage makes it possible to get a screenshot from most GPS models. In addition, with certain newer models, xImage allows you to update some images (splash screen, waypoint symbols, etc.) with your own creations.
Garmin reports that xImage works with the following GPS units: eTrex Legend C, eTrex Legend Cx, eTrex Venture Cx, eTrex Vista C, eTrex Vista Cx, GPS 60, GPSMAP 60, GPSMAP 60C, GPSMAP 60Cx, GPSMAP 60CS, GPSMAP 60CSx, GPSMAP 76C, GPSMAP 76Cx, GPSMAP 76CS, GPSMAP 76CSx, GPSMAP 276C, GPSMAP 376C, GPSMAP 296, GPSMAP 396, StreetPilot c310, StreetPilot c320, StreetPilot c330, StreetPilot c340, StreetPilot c510, StreetPilot c550, StreetPilot i2, StreetPilot i3, StreetPilot i5, StreetPilot 2610, StreetPilot 2650, StreetPilot 2720, StreetPilot 2730, Quest, and Quest2.
Have you ever used Garmin nRoute software? The trip computer tab can give you some useful statistics about your trip. I challenge anyone to match my Max Speed statistic shown in the image below. The image was not Photoshopped, I really hit 907 miles per hour while I had my Garmin 60CSx and nRoute running, but it wasn’t in a car. Some of those numbers were recorded during a plane flight (I don’t remember the aircraft type or where I was going). I thought it was worth sharing because I had to do a double-take as I was driving down Interstate 30 and I didn’t remember breaking the speed limit that badly!
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