What You Need to Know About RTX Map Editor 6.0 and How It Can Improve Your Navteq Maps
RTX Map Editor 6.0: A Powerful Tool for Adding POI to Your Navteq Maps
Do you have a Navteq map for your RT3 or RT4 navigation system? Do you want to add POI (points of interest) such as speed traps, gas stations, restaurants, or hotels to your map? Do you want to customize your map with your own icons, text, location information, destination selection, or phone call options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to try RTX Map Editor 6.0, a free software that allows you to do all these things and more.
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What is RTX Map Editor 6.0 and what are its features?
RTX Map Editor 6.0 is a software developed by janfi67 that allows you to add POI (speed traps or others) to your Navteq maps for RT3 and RT4 with the same features as the original ones (display with an icon or text, information on location, select as destination, call using the embedded GSM). You can use RTX Map Editor 6.0 to create your own POI database or import existing ones from various sources such as TomTom OV2 files or Google Earth KML files. You can also edit or delete existing POI on your map. Some of the features of RTX Map Editor 6.0 are:
It supports multiple languages such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovakian, Romanian, Turkish.
It has a user-friendly interface that allows you to view your map in different modes such as normal view, satellite view, hybrid view.
It has a built-in converter that allows you to convert between different formats such as BMP, PNG, JPG.
It has a built-in editor that allows you to modify the properties of each POI such as name, icon, category, description.
It has a built-in tester that allows you to preview your map on your computer before burning it on a CD or copying it on a USB key.
It has a built-in burner that allows you to generate and burn CD with additional POI for RT3 users.
It has a built-in updater that allows you to update your map with different POI using a CD or a USB key for RT4 users.
How to download and install RTX Map Editor 6.0?
To download and install RTX Map Editor 6.0, you need to follow these steps:
Go to the official website of RTX Map Editor 6.0 at [this link] and click on the "Download" button.
Save the file "RTX_Map_Editor_6.0.zip" on your computer and unzip it using a software such as WinRAR or 7-Zip.
Open the folder "RTX_Map_Editor_6.0" and double-click on the file "RTX_Map_Editor_6.0.exe" to launch the software.
Accept the license agreement and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Choose your preferred language from the drop-down menu and click on "OK" to start using the software.
How to use RTX Map Editor 6.0 to add POI to your Navteq maps?
To use RTX Map Editor 6.0 to add POI to your Navteq maps, you need to follow these steps:
Open RTX Map Editor 6.0 and click on the "File" menu, then select "Open map".
Browse your computer and locate the folder where your Navteq map is stored (usually in "C:\Program Files\Navteq\Maps").
Select the file with the extension ".map" that corresponds to your map (for example, "France.map") and click on "Open".
Wait for the software to load your map and display it on the screen.
Click on the "POI" menu, then select "Add POI" or "Import POI" depending on whether you want to create your own POI or import existing ones from other sources.
If you choose "Add POI", you need to fill in the details of your POI such as name, icon, category, description, latitude, longitude, etc.. You can also use the map to find and select the location of your POI by clicking on it. When you are done, click on "OK" to add your POI to your map.
If you choose "Import POI", you need to browse your computer and locate the file that contains the POI you want to import (such as TomTom OV2 files or Google Earth KML files). Select the file and click on "Open" to import the POI to your map. You can also edit or delete any imported POI by selecting them from the list and clicking on the corresponding buttons.
Repeat steps 5-7 until you have added all the POI you want to your map.
Click on the "File" menu, then select "Save map as" to save your modified map with a new name (for example, "France_POI.map").
How to generate and burn CD with additional POI for RT3 users?
If you have an RT3 navigation system, you need to generate and burn a CD with your modified map and additional POI to use it on your device. To do this, you need to follow these steps:
Open RTX Map Editor 6.0 and click on the "Tools" menu, then select "Generate CD".
Select the map file that you have saved with your additional POI (for example, "France_POI.map") and click on "Open".
Wait for the software to generate the CD image file (with the extension ".iso") and save it on your computer (for example, "France_POI.iso").
Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW into your CD burner and launch a software such as Nero Burning ROM or ImgBurn.
Select the option to burn an image file and browse your computer to locate the CD image file that you have generated (for example, "France_POI.iso").
Follow the instructions on the screen to burn the CD with your modified map and additional POI.
Eject the CD from your CD burner and insert it into your RT3 navigation system.
Wait for the system to recognize the CD and display the new map with your additional POI.
How to update your map with different POI using a CD or a USB key for RT4 users?
If you have an RT4 navigation system, you can update your map with different POI using a CD or a USB key. To do this, you need to follow these steps:
Open RTX Map Editor 6.0 and click on the "Tools" menu, then select "Update map".
Select the map file that you have saved with your additional POI (for example, "France_POI.map") and click on "Open".
Select the option to update your map using a CD or a USB key depending on what you prefer.
If you choose to use a CD, you need to insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW into your CD burner and wait for the software to generate and burn the CD with your updated map and additional POI.
If you choose to use a USB key, you need to insert a formatted USB key into your computer and wait for the software to copy the updated map and additional POI files onto it.
Eject the CD or the USB key from your computer and insert it into your RT4 navigation system.
Wait for the system to recognize the CD or the USB key and display the new map with your additional POI.
Editor 6.0?
A: You can download RTX Map Editor 6.0 from the official website at [this link]. The software is free and does not require any registration or activation.
Q: What are the system requirements for RTX Map Editor 6.0?
A: RTX Map Editor 6.0 works on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. You need to have a Navteq map for your RT3 or RT4 navigation system, a CD burner or a USB key, and a software such as Nero Burning ROM or ImgBurn to burn the CD.
Q: How can I get POI from other sources to import to RTX Map Editor 6.0?
A: You can get POI from other sources such as TomTom OV2 files or Google Earth KML files from various websites such as [this one] or [this one]. You can also create your own POI using Google Earth or other software and save them as KML files.
Q: How can I change the language of RTX Map Editor 6.0?
A: You can change the language of RTX Map Editor 6.0 by clicking on the "Options" menu, then selecting "Language". You can choose from multiple languages such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovakian, Romanian, Turkish.
Q: How can I contact the developer of RTX Map Editor 6.0?
A: You can contact the developer of RTX Map Editor 6.0 by sending an email to janfi67@gmail.com or by visiting his forum at [this link]. You can also leave your feedback, suggestions, or bug reports on the forum. dcd2dc6462