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For the time being, you might consider installing a Windows emulator (like WINE, a piece of free
software) on your Mac. It will create a Windows environment on your computer. You can use that
environment to run Tyre.
On opening the map, I get an error message.
There might be an error in your Internet Explorer settings. Follow these steps:
 Open your Internet Explorer.
 Select Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > Restore Advanced Settings.
 Restart Tyre and your Internet Explorer.
About GPX files
Contents
A very detailed recording of where you have been on your route, including any off-road locations.
Location
GPX folder on your TomTom Rider.
Using the file
There are several things you can do with your GPX file:
 Use Tyre to view your route file.
 Connect your TomTom Rider to your computer and view the file using software such as
Google Earth.
Note: While viewing your recording, you may notice that the recorded GPS locations do not
always correspond with the roads. This can happen for several reasons. Firstly, your device
tries to keep the files small and this can cause a slight loss of data precision. Secondly, your
device records the actual data from the GPS chip for an accurate representation of where
you’ve been, rather than what you see on your screen. Thirdly, the software with which you
view the recording may have the maps misaligned.
 Share the file with friends by sending it using email or the internet on your computer.
Receiving a GPX file
If you receive a GPX file from a friend or download one from the internet, your TomTom Rider can
convert it into an Itinerary. You can then use the Itinerary to follow the route with navigational
instructions.
Converting a GPX file into an itinerary
To convert a GPX file into an Itinerary, you can use one of the following two methods:
Using Tyre
1. Open the GPX file in Tyre.
2. Click the button to copy the route to your TomTom Rider.
Tyre converts the file to an Itinerary automatically.