Export unexplored tiles from VeloViewer as a map overlay for Garmin devices.

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2024.2.0
Update
February 18, 2024
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16.42KiB
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VVGmap Extension

This extension works on veloviewer.com website only.

It adds an 'IMG' button to the download section on the Map Settings popup (Routes and Activities pages). Clicking the button will export all unexplored tiles in the current map view as an IMG file under the name of 'vvgmap.img'.

All you need to do next is to connect your Garmin device to the computer and put the 'vvgmap.img' file directly into the 'Garmin' folder on the device.
Next time you want to update your grid simply overwrite this file with the newly exported one. Do not upload more than one vvgmap file to your device. If you do though, still only one of them will be loaded.

A new grid layer should be visible immediately after disconnecting the device.
By default gridlines are solid, dark red and 1 pixel thick. The grid layer is visible on map scales up to 12km.

If the grid is not visible then go to Profile -> Navigation -> Map -> Map Information and click 'VVGmap unexplored tiles' to enable the map.

This extension uses an external API to generate IMG files. In case of bigger areas (thousands of tiles) it may take up to several seconds for the process to complete. During this time the 'IMG' button will remain disabled.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "VVGmap", "version": "2024.2.0", "description": "Export unexplored tiles from VeloViewer as a map overlay for Garmin devices.", "icons": { "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://*.veloviewer.com/*/activities*", "https://*.veloviewer.com/*/routes*"], "js": ["loader.js"], "css": ["sq.css"], "run_at": "document_end" }], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["main.js","pako_deflate.min.js", "sq.css"], "matches": [""], "extension_ids": [] }]}
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How to download and manually install VVGmap extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install VVGmap extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install VVGmap extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install VVGmap extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download VVGmap extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a VVGmap extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the VVGmap Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the VVGmap extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the VVGmap extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for VVGmap extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the VVGmap extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download VVGmap extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install VVGmap extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the VVGmap extension file

Select and download the VVGmap extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the VVGmap extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your VVGmap extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the VVGmap extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install VVGmap extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Richard Rutte (ID: 0000005f30ab578a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/18/2023 Works well and very easy to use. Use it on Edge 530 (also works with my old Edge 1000 explorer). Particular useful to recognise an upcoming tile-border. Tiles are best visible at lower zoom level, but that is less practical for navigation. (fiddly on 530 to change the zoom level, may be easier on devices with touchscreen). The grey line blends in with paths/streets, so less useful in urban areas.

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David Higginson (ID: 000000a12e815798) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/01/2023 Just found this extension. Very cool - I didn't realize the Edge's had been updated to handle this sort of overlay. This was a pretty smooth process (once I found my buried USB C adapter and microUSB data cable). Next step is to see how it works on the road, but I did a quick Browse Map on my Garmin Edge 530 map and I see tiles now!