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Basecamp Map Installation [ MAC ]

To view and use the computer maps you will need Garmin Basecamp installed on your computer. 

Garmin Basecamp Download

Downloading computer maps for MACPC

1. Go to the our website at Backroadmapbooks

Log into your account on our website, create a new account if you don't have one.

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2. Click on the "MY BRMB GPS ACCOUNT"Maps" button to go to the registration page.

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3. Click the "Opensmall Download" arrowtext listed to the right of your product.product Youtitle mayto alsoexpand seethe "Updatesproduct Available" if there are updates available.information.

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4. Click the Download for MAC button and save the .zip file to your computer.

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5.Scroll down to your Unlock Information and click to download your .gma file

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Installing the maps

Navigate to the location you saved the .zip archive. Default location is the Downloads folder.

The .zip file may have extracted automatically into a folder with the same name as the .zip archive. example: BRMB_VIBC2022-SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025-Mac

If the .zip archive did not extract the data you may have to manually extract it.

The folder will contain a .dmg file and a .gpi file for your province and version.

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1. Double click the .dmg file to launch the installer.

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2. Double click the installer logo to start the installation.

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If you receive a prompt about the app cannot be loaded because it is not from the app store, Click OK and try launching it again, it should give you an option to "OPEN" the app.

You may need to Allow Apps from unidentified developers in Security Settings: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mh40616/mac

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3. Follow the on Screen prompts to complete the Map installation.

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You can now continue to the Unlock steps to unlock the maps.

Unlocking maps in basecamp for mac