TakItWithMe - Frequently Asked Questions
GPS Tools
How does TakItWithMe work?
TakItWithMe connects most Garmin handheld GPS units with the latest tools in online mapping to
enable sending points of interest, routes, and tracks from our webpage to your GPS with a few
simple mouse clicks.
To use your Garmin GPS with our website -
- plug it into your computer with it's USB cable
- power on the unit
- Follow the colored steps for each of our tools
- At the final step, you'll click on the 'Upload to Your Garmin' button. If you have not
previously installed the communicator plug-in, you will prompted to do so.
- When prompted, give permission for the plug-in to access your GPS.
- When finished, you will get a ' Saved Successfully' message.
Once the you've uploaded data to your GPS, you'll find it in the various waypoint, route,
and track menus depending on your upload preferences. Most GPS units have very limited storage
for waypoint names and descriptions, so you may find that these are cut short.
What do I need for TakItWithMe to work?
You need a compatible GPS, it's USB cable, and the Garmin Communicator Plug-in.
For the current list of compatible Garmin GPS products, please check the Garmin device support matrix. Garmin products are sold at retail at many
electronic stores, but for best pricing and availability, Amazon.com is hard to beat. If
you have a Garmin GPS, but no USB cable - many of the current Garmin USB connectors use
standard mini-USB cables which is also used for most digital cameras.
For the My Maps Converter, we also offer the option to 'Show GPX'. GPX is a standard text
format for GPS data exchange supported by most GPS software and other non-Garmin devices. You
can copy the GPX text for any My Map and save it on your computer for use in other programs.
Do you collect any information about my waypoints, tracks, or routes?
TakItWithMe.com does not collect any information from your GPS or My Maps links.