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General => Humminbird Wish List => Topic started by: pebe on September 03, 2009, 05:19:21 PM

Title: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: pebe on September 03, 2009, 05:19:21 PM

Model:	ALL SI Models
Suggested Upgrade:	allowing own maps
Explanation:	Allow users to load their own maps into the Unit. So that they can have a map on the screen, specially when there is no map available. For Example, a Lot of Waterareas in Germany are white(on the screen yellow) fields. There is no map manufacturer where you can buy maps from. Best way would be if HB allow map formats created from Dr.Depth Software
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Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: IRC Kevin on September 06, 2009, 08:16:17 AM

I'd love this too, for exactly the same reasons.

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: peter-ed on December 27, 2009, 09:28:57 AM

Quote from: pebe on September 03, 2009, 05:19:21 PM

Model:
ALL SI Models
Suggested Upgrade:
allowing own maps
Explanation:
Allow users to load their own maps into the Unit.
So that they can have a map on the screen, specially when there is no map available.
For Example, a Lot of Waterareas in Germany are white(on the screen yellow) fields.
There is no map manufacturer where you can buy maps from.

Best way would be if HB allow map formats created from Dr.Depth Software
Added in Software Version:
Comments on Update:

I'd love this too, for exactly the same reasons.
(!!!Best way would be if HB allow map formats created from Dr.Depth Software!!!)

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: rstell47 on March 29, 2010, 09:21:08 PM

Excellent suggestion! I use Dr D in my Lowrance units....if I were able to make maps for my Bird I would sell my Low units. :D

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: ETnSC on March 30, 2010, 01:26:00 PM

+1

The Navionics depth info for the area I fish is very disappointing. I would love to be able to overlay Dr. D data over the base map or create a map in Dr. D and use it on the bird.

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: sonar2000 on March 31, 2010, 05:26:09 PM

I am trying to get the 3df to make HB maps or at least put the data in the HB it is a .csv file so should be able to make it go back over. chuck

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: john h on June 26, 2010, 08:37:07 PM

Yes I really want to be able to load my own maps that I make in DrDepth. I currently use a small Lowrance handheld GPS along side my Humminbird that I load my maps into.

At this stage, if I ever upgrade, I'm afraid I will get a Lowrance HDS unit so I can have one unit that does it all.

Users have been asking for this feature for a number of years, but Humminbird haven't responded. :(

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: BallistaSlim on December 01, 2010, 04:29:10 PM

This is #1 on my wish list as well.

Might any of the Humminbird guys adress if this is likely to be included in a future software update?

/Ballista

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on December 04, 2010, 11:14:40 AM

I can address it:

“maybe”

I don’t know what the Engineers and Sales/Marketing folks have I mind for future functions and features. Even if I did I would not be able to keep my job if I posted about them. :(

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: newkid4si on December 04, 2010, 12:01:41 PM

Greg-- Even if you do, keep quite, we don't want you to lose your job.
Your too valuable to us on this site.

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: Jolly Roger on December 04, 2010, 03:50:31 PM

newkid4si:

Big Roger on that!

Regards / Harry

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: keizerh on December 04, 2010, 04:43:41 PM

Yep,

wouldn't be Jolly, if you had to move for a "minor" issue.
Although other maps would be a big step for mankind aswell as nmea2000

hendrik

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: Del on December 08, 2010, 04:25:29 AM

+1
There are so many uncovered areas on navionics maps, would be awesome to be able to add some additional informations.

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: dvanpham on March 02, 2011, 12:29:19 AM

I would agree with this suggestion. It's killing me to not have this ability. I love both of my Humminbird units with the exception of the map capability. If there's anything we can do to petition this, I'd be happy to help.

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: fox_hunter on July 26, 2011, 08:07:59 AM

:o Map ! Map! Map !
A lot of guys are able to build a custom map ....
The first "own Gps map" was build at the time of the first "map handle gps" (around 10 years old)
So.. why HB haven't relase a free batch program to compile map by the usefull GPSmapedit (http://www.geopainting.com/en/ (http://www.geopainting.com/en/)) ?!?!

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: Bob B on July 27, 2011, 08:23:24 PM

Since Johnson Outdoors (parent company of humminbird) just bought Lakemaster, I think the chances of this happening now are slim and none.

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: Roddy on July 27, 2011, 11:40:24 PM

Greg; keep a tight lip.
I too use a second unit for (Gar^$*&) for charts.

One unit for GPS/Charts.
One unit for Radar.
One unit for ASI.
One unit for DSC.
One unti for XM WX.
One unit for Comm.
One unit for SI/DI.
one unit for Fwd Looking.
One over taxed elec system.

I feel I'am still flying a MH-60 Helicopter.

Enjoy Roddy ::)

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: sonar2000 on July 28, 2011, 10:11:21 AM

I know what you mean Roddy. Our boat looks like a C-130 cockpit... :o
Our boat set up and even the portable box has several units. (yes..different mfg's...) so that we can see (map) where we are, going and place trails.
Chuck

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: fox_hunter on July 30, 2011, 10:25:33 AM

It's owfull :'(
I can pealse myself by using gpx format ..... however i spend a lot of time on HOW TO BUILD different type of cover, undercover, batimetric, bottom type, ecc ecc on a Lake .. river... Maps ecc ecc
And it's only a "funny idea" because i like to look where i'm when i'm on a big lake, it's "so" , And It's usefull like a single wpt.
And a lot of fisherman are unable to build itself a map ....
And a lot of fisherman wanna usig "HIS SECRET MAP" ...
So i think that is a good commercial idea ... to sell a GPS/Fishfinder where you can build you'r secret map....
No ??
Or humminbird prefer a free android/mac tablet application on a Market !?!? ;)

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: iafilius on November 18, 2011, 01:59:15 PM

Agree on non buying argument, when not allowing own maps
Like to be in control, specially when maps are not that detailed level you like.

Regards,

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: rhayes2849 on November 29, 2011, 01:43:24 AM

Fellow HB users,

I am new to HB with a 798ci SI. I use Dr. depth to make maps for other units. The HB can turn Dr. depth files to tracks which can be loaded in your HB unit. I just made a overlay of some holes in a river near me and put them back in my 798. Has anyone else done something like this?

I love the water

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: dvanpham on December 05, 2011, 12:40:31 PM

I just found out about this capability and am anxious to download the latest DrDepth software and try it out. Albe posted this capability here - http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=3001.0 (http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=3001.0) Perhaps he has tried it already.

Title: Re: ALL SI Models - allowing own maps
Post by: l889 on December 05, 2011, 04:11:19 PM

you don't need DrDepth ;D There is a freeware converter for GPX or KML available:

http://www.xumba.scholleco.com/viewtopic.php?t=3822 (http://www.xumba.scholleco.com/viewtopic.php?t=3822)