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Version 4.0.4 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

Garmin Communicator Plugin v4.0.4 - v.4.0.4 - 17.98 MB

 Garmin International, Inc.Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on November 14, 2012 to the 4.0.4.0 version, an upgrade from version 4.0.3.  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.

  • Garmin Communicator supports Windows XP and later
  • Supports Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 3.6+, Safari 5+, or Chrome 8+
  • This download only supports Windows computers. For the Mac download of Garmin Communicator Plugin click here
  • This software requires Windows Media Player 11 or greater (a free download from Microsoft).

Changes made from version 4.0.3 to 4.0.4

  • Modified aviation updates to work on all platforms

Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/

Version 4.0.1.0 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

Garmin Communicator Plugin v4.0.1 - v.4.0.1 - 14.23 MB

 Garmin International, Inc.Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on January 9, 2012 to the 4.0.1.0 version, an upgrade from version 3.0.1.  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.

  • Garmin Communicator supports Windows XP and later
  • Supports Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 3.6+, Safari 5+, or Chrome 8+
  • This download only supports Windows computers. For the Mac download of Garmin Communicator Plugin click here
  • This software requires Windows Media Player 11 or greater (a free download from Microsoft).

Changes made from version 3.0.1 to 4.0.1:

  • Added 64 bit browser support
  • Fixed workout and profile transfer issues with eNewLeaf
  • Fixed workout transfer issue with FIT devices like Forerunner 610.
  • Fixed Windows XP only transfer issues with FIT devices.

Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/

Version 3.0.1.0 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

Garmin Communicator Plugin v3.0.1 - v.3.0.1 - 7.03 MB

 Garmin International, Inc.Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on August 2, 2011 to the 3.0.1.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.9.3.  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.  It is not compatibe with 64-bit browsers, but it does now support Google Chrome!

Changes made from version 2.9.3 to 3.0.1:

  • Added support for new devices
  • Added support for detecting association between memory card and its host device
  • Fixed issues related to detecting and updating GTU 10 devices

Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/

Version 2.9.3.0 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.9.3.0 - v.2.9.3.0 - 5.96 MB

 Garmin International, Inc.Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on November 10, 2010 to the 2.9.3.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.9.2.  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.  It is also still not compatible with the Google Chrome browser.

Changes made from version 2.9.2 to 2.9.3:

  • Fixed debug logging that was broken in Windows
  • Fixed a number of Workout transfer issues
  • Added support for GTN aviation updates

Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/

Version 2.9.2.0 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.9.2.0 - v.2.9.2.0 - 5.68 MB

 Garmin International, Inc.Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on April 6, 2010 to the 2.9.2.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.9.1.  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 2.9.1 to 2.9.2:

    • Added support for 2GB aviation data cards.
    • Made GetBinaryFile function available to non-Garmin websites.
    • Switching to indeterminate progress if the calculated progress is greater than 100%.

      Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/

      Version 2.9.1.0 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

      Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.9.1.0 - v.2.9.1.0 - 4.98 MB

       Garmin International, Inc.Garmin updated its Communicator Plugin on November 10, 2009 to the 2.9.1.0 version, an upgrade from version 2.8.3.  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 2.8.3 to 2.9.1:

      • Added support for aviation devices like G3X/G300 and aera.
      • Added support for AOPA aviation updates.

      Garmin’s Communicator Plugin page is located at http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/

      Version 2.8.3.0 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

      Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.8.3.0 - v.2.8.3.0 - 6.93 MB

       Garmin International, Inc.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/

      Version 2.8.2.0 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

      Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.8.2.0 - v.2.8.2 - 6.91 MB

       Garmin International, Inc.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/

      Version 2.8.1.0 of the Garmin Communicator Plugin Available

      Garmin Communicator Plugin v2.8.1.0 - v.2.8.1.0 - 6.88 MB

       Garmin International, Inc.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 Version 13.6.423 Now Available

          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