Just an evolution of an earlier post. This board is incredible as far as content, confusing as far as how to access and use the content, and hostile as far as newby support goes.

This thread is an easy how to for modding an AVIC F500, F700, F900, or F90 to include 3D buildings (USA) and the following DATA.zip mods:

*Quick Launch Nav Menu while not Navigating.

*Moved/Cleaned Up Boxes while navigating

*Stop Nav Button added to compass

*Mute Nav Button

*Linear Compass (new style - keeper22's)

*Small tweaks throughout for looks

*MPH and elevation when not Navigating

*Current Street name jumps to route menu

*Current Street icon jumps to MSN Traffic

*Navigation bottom left display when pressed jumps to route specific screen

*SYS.TXT has a lot of the tweaks from this board

The ZIP file contains MIKEGEDGE's Data.zip, the 3D building files, the lic file, the added fonts, and MIKEGEDGE's SYS.TXT file.

1. Get this file (Keeper.zip): http://www.box.net/shared/2axe04gscp

Get this file (3Dbuilding1): http://www.box.net/shared/psiktsu110

Get this file (3Dbuilding2): http://www.box.net/shared/4v2vtxesvd

2. Boot the unit in Test Mode (well described in FAQ).

3. Copy EZrider.exe, DATA.ZIP, FINALNEW, FINALOLD, SYS.TXT, and TAHOMA1 to APL2\iGo

4. Copy [email protected] to APL2\igo\license

5. Copy all files in building.zip to APL2\iGO\Content\Building

Remove SD, Reboot, Enjoy.

Just trying to make it easy. I used 4-5 threads, a few downloads, and several seaches to get this running. I did no programming or editing- the heroes are Boris, Keeper, Maverick, and all the folks who know what they are doing.

edit: fixed links

this is awesome, everything in one place WITH the building files... i cant wait to try this out, one question for you, before i used leetlauncher with igo and i copied a sys.txt file over that rendered my nonleet nav useless, and i could only use igo...will this do the same?

thanks again!

this is awesome, everything in one place WITH the building files... i cant wait to try this out, one question for you, before i used leetlauncher with igo and i copied a sys.txt file over that rendered my nonleet nav useless, and i could only use igo...will this do the same?

 

thanks again!

I have no clue. I have not tried the leet launcher (like the avic software enough not to mess around more than basic mods). The SYS.TXT is from MikeGEdge's post.

Great stuff here-- Thanks!

Will this give us the most updated maps for the US? If not, where can we get those?

Thanks!

will the 3D buildings work with my data.zip or i have to have that data.zip

Is it possible to have the elevation always display in feet, as opposed to switching to miles once you get to a certain point?

I am loving this set-up though. Thanks.

As far as DATA.zip, map versions, and ft/miles - I have no idea.

It may be easy enough to search the forum for those topics and find out what file needs to be changed and then compare the original file to the modded file.

Just trying to make it easy. I used 4-5 threads, a few downloads, and several seaches to get this running. I did no programming or editing- the heroes are Boris, Keeper, Maverick, and all the folks who know what they are doing.

If I knew more, I'd help. But I'm a cut and paste kind of guy...

Is it possible to have the elevation always display in feet, as opposed to switching to miles once you get to a certain point?

 

I am loving this set-up though. Thanks.

Information for displaying elevation is listed in this thread. This is a pretty simple change.

http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19965

Pics? Or at least links to the originals so folks know what they are doing to their systems...

Pics? Or at least links to the originals so folks know what they are doing to their systems...

Try looking here, geez!

http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20651

Thanks! I got 3d buildings!!!

Does the 3d building files include more than the 900bt already have?

Does the 3d building files include more than the 900bt already have?

Your 900bt came with a building file??? WOW, I wish I was that lucky!

GREAT JOB!! This took me all of 5 minutes (and most of that was to wait) to load. I always wanted 3d buildings on my 700 and now I have it. Now only if I could get the MSN to work....I know it does not have the hardware for it, but I can dream.

Does the 3d building files include more than the 900bt already have?

 

Your 900bt came with a building file??? WOW, I wish I was that lucky!

The 500bt's came with some 3dl (landmarks) files. Wish we got some 3dc (buildings) files too. The 900bt must have been the bigger buck unit.

Just an evolution of an earlier post. This board is incredible as far as content, confusing as far as how to access and use the content, and hostile as far as newby support goes.

Couldn't have put it any better myself, mate. I asked for help, got none, so searched and read almost every topic. But the result is that I now know a lot more than several days ago, I feel more confident in what I'm doing regarding hacks, and I eventually installed Mavericks Data mod! So I'm a winner all round

My map version is 01.000600

Do I have the latest maps?

Same version as mine - I imagine they are the latest ones as I only purchased my unit in November.

Same version as mine - I imagine they are the latest ones as I only purchased my unit in November.

Haha alright thanks. I've been trying to update this thing for days. The maps are definitely outdated as what is around my area. The street numbers are off, and there are a few highways that have been removed.

How often are new map updates released?

loaded this up so far so good, what is the extra device file in there for?

now to work on that ugly gigantic red arrow!!

EDIT: great success!

Is it nessesary to use this data zip, or can i keep the one i have and just add 3. Copy EZrider.exe, FINALNEW, FINALOLD, SYS.TXT, and TAHOMA1 to APL2\iGo

4. Copy [email protected] to APL2\igo\license

5. Copy all files in building.zip to APL2\iGO\Content\Building

can a guru answer this. Thanks

Thanks for the contribution.

Anyone know if MSNdirect Traffic still works normally after this hack?

I am getting accurate construction zones and traffic jams with this hack.. I assume they are coming from MSN direct.

HAs anyone had any problems after mods with playing video on 5th gen ipods?

Mine just shows a blank screen when i press a movie. They used to work before i installed mods.

Mods i have; LilEngineer data.zip, and speedcams and poi from boris