Use the Transparency bar near the top of the New Image Overlay dialog box to adjust the transparency. You may need to adjust the transparency of the JPEG so the satellite imagery can be seen beneath the JPEG. Move the green marks to adjust the corners, edges, center, or rotation of the JPEG. For example, if the draw order for your custom map is set to 50 or higher, the custom map will draw on top of the Garmin map.īefore closing the New Image Overlay dialog box, you need to adjust (georeference) the JPEG so it matches the satellite imagery beneath the image overlay. The draw order is used to determine the order in which maps appear (draw) on your device. Use the Location tab to adjust the draw order, if necessary. Set the Link field to the path of the source JPEG to georeference. In the New Image Overload dialog box, complete the following tasks: The New Image Overload dialog box appears. Using Google? Earth, locate the approximate area? where your custom map is located.įrom the top toolbar, click Add > Image Overlay. If your map is electronic, such as a PDF, it may require conversion using GIMP or another suitable program to save it as a JPEG. If your map is printed, scan the map at an appropriate resolution?, and save the image as a JPEG.

Garmin Custom Maps require your map be saved in JPEG format. For a printer-friendly version of these instructions, click here. To discuss custom maps with others, please visit our Garmin Custom Maps developer forums. When creating your custom map, be responsible and only create a custom map from a map that is in the public domain, that you hold the copyright in, or that you have permission to use from the copyright holder. 0 Garmin Custom Maps – Create Your Custom Mapīefore downloading your custom map, you must install the latest software for your device.

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