Once that data has been written, HomePort will read maps and transfer wpts/rtes/trks to/from the device. You would insert an SD card to the device and let the device write some data to the SD card. You do not need to transfer any other software from your device to support HomePort. You can copy everything from your SD card onto your hard disk for backup and then erase the contents of the SD card.
The Garmin supplied HomePort SD Card can be used for data transfer between HomePort and your device. We will investigate this and get back to you. Thanks for your help and patience! I would have expected to see the Fishing Chart option enabled for your map. 2.Does the Garmin supplied HomePort SD card have any further role after it has been loaded on my laptop?ģ.Since I have a G2 Vision Card, do I also need to transfer other software from the 4208 unit to support the HomePort operation? 4.Am I able to get the waypoints, tracks, and routes that are currently on the 4208 over to the HomePort file on the laptop? 5.When I create waypoints and routes on the laptop, does the G2 Vision card carry them back to the 4208? 6.Is there a way to load the G2 Vision Card data to the laptop HomePort file permanently so I don’t need to pull the card off the boat every time I want to use HomePort? 7.Same question as (6) relative to other info from the 4208 unit loading permanently to the laptop HomePort file. But the Fishing link and the Both link are not active so I cannot bring up the Fishing Chart view. My four Chart View choices appear to be Navigation or Fishing or Both or Overview. With my G2 vision card loaded, I go to Homeport - View - Chart Views. I loaded HomePort on my laptop using a Garmin supplied SD card. I have a few HomePort questions after hacking around with it for several days and trying to follow the HELP operating instructions: 1. Garmin HomePort: Garmin HomePort is a streamlined OS X application designed to help its users view Garmin marine chart products and handle geographic and nautical data.
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