- Log into the Smartrak Admin site (NZ or AU)
- Go to Import Export > Garmin POI Creator
- Download the template, and fill with the required information
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2019-12-31_10-40-1.png?version=1&modificationDate=1577742003038&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=1082&height=400)
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2019-12-31_10-40-28.png?version=1&modificationDate=1577742030981&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=879&height=110)
- Save the file to PC and select Choose File
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2019-12-31_10-41-21.png?version=1&modificationDate=1577742082854&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=1000&height=363)
- Locate and select the POI Template file from PC then select Upload
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2019-12-31_10-42-6.png?version=1&modificationDate=1577742128346&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=1015&height=400)
- Download GPI File
- Save to file
- Plug Garmin into PC via USB
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2015-4-13%2016:53:18.png?version=1&modificationDate=1428901142787&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=959&height=661)
- Open the POI folder on the Garmin to check POI Template file has been saved.
- Unplug Garmin from PC, turn on and check the POIs are successfully loaded:
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2015-4-13%2016:54:27.png?version=1&modificationDate=1428901142833&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=615&height=448)
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2015-4-13%2016:54:53.png?version=1&modificationDate=1428901142917&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=624&height=435)
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2015-4-13%2016:55:16.png?version=1&modificationDate=1428901142962&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=409&height=250)
- POIs will appear on the map as small black squares
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2015-4-13%2016:57:47.png?version=1&modificationDate=1428901143111&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=416&height=250)
- If the square is touched, the name of the POI will appear and vehicle can be route there by pressing Go!
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/thumbnails/4423933/image2015-4-13%2016:58:9.png?version=1&modificationDate=1428901143266&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=402&height=250)
- POIs will populate on the map regardless of whether the vehicle is on an active route or not
![](https://smartrak.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/4423933/image2015-4-13%2016:58:30.png?version=1&modificationDate=1428901143231&cacheVersion=1&api=v2)
- If you are unable to find an answer to your question in here please log a support request via the Smartrak Service Desk
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