Basic File Stucture; File Structure Overview - Magellan EXPLORIST 400 Reference Manual

eXplorist 400 File Structure
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.
Background Maps
Up One Level
BASEMAP
Detail Maps
Up One Level
Empty
My POIs
Up One Level
New Folder
New POI File
Default POI File
Routes
Up One Level
New Folder
New Route File
Default Route File
Track Logs
Up One Level
New Folder
Active Track
Geocaches
Up One Level
New Folder
Empty
Internal Memory
SD Card
(grey if no SD card is installed)
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