Basecamp and Nav 5.......... My way .............

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Base camp is not difficult i promise !

It frustrates me to see so much animosity towards something that actually does work so this is my fool proof way of creating a route I hope it helps.

I am assuming that all the maps are up to date and firmware too and that the same maps are on the computer and device.

firstly In base camp click on edit and options and check the activity to motorcycle And do the same on the Nav unit. There are 2 tabs under this, General and routing. In the routing tab set whatever you like as long as this is replicated on the device. I have mine set to fastest.

Now click the device transfer button and check the top 2 boxes at transferring routes. this will strip out any shaping points but send a second version to the device that still has them (just in case)

In the Left hand navigation pane right click on my collections and create a new list folder and call it favourites. I keep in here all the way points i use regularly such as home or your hotel or preferably both

So to do a route:

Right click my collections and create another folder and call it any thing you like but i use my trip as a name I.e Scotland now right click on that and create a new list and give that a name too.

Open that list and you will see absolutely nothing untill you copy and paste into the bottom of the left and navigation pane your start pont and end point ( get these from you favourites folder) or create way points on the fly and they will appear in here

Now click file then new route and a box opens asking for start and end point, drag your start point from the bottom left hand pane and repeat with the end point Base camp will now create a route based on the criteria you set it in the routing options.

This route will not be to your liking so....

Click either on the route itself or the name of the route in the bottom left hand pane and it will become highlighted

By using the mouse left click and the Alt key you can grab bits of the route and drag to how you want it ! but do this bit at a time. If it goes a bit pete tong just undo by clicking edit and undo.

With a bit of practice it is quite easy !



To transfer the route to the Nav connect the 2 up, Highlight the route in question (The one in the bottom left hand pane) and click the transfer button

Disconect the device and turn it on and it should ask you if you want to imort the new routes it has found and obviously the answer is yes
once it has completed that task your route is ready to go in the apps trip planner

I dont want to be a patronising bastard here but this method does work. it is slightly different for mac but only a little
 
In Mapsource - set your Nav V to mass storage mode and it will work.

Select the routing tool from the top tool bar, click on a start point (you can zoom in to make it an exact location) move the cursor and drag the line to your finish point (zoom in here too for an exact end point.) A route will appear, use the selection tool to click on the route and move it to your requirements. Connect your device and transfer route to same. The route can be saved to a file on your computer afterwards.

That is why some of us are frustrated with Basecamp. Yes it works but often requires more effort to get results. I'm sure it does all sorts of wonderful things but most of the time I just want to do simple things. The bells and whistles should be there only when needed and not get in the way of basic functions.

John
 
In Mapsource - set your Nav V to mass storage mode and it will work.

Select the routing tool from the top tool bar, click on a start point (you can zoom in to make it an exact location) move the cursor and drag the line to your finish point (zoom in here too for an exact end point.) A route will appear, use the selection tool to click on the route and move it to your requirements. Connect your device and transfer route to same. The route can be saved to a file on your computer afterwards.

That is why some of us are frustrated with Basecamp. Yes it works but often requires more effort to get results. I'm sure it does all sorts of wonderful things but most of the time I just want to do simple things. The bells and whistles should be there only when needed and not get in the way of basic functions.

John

John if you try my way you may find that with a little practice and perseverance you get to like it ! sooner or later map source will die and be gone for good
 
I had to swap to Basecamp because Mapsource no longer worked properly with my nuvi (routing issues If I remember...). Basecamp does all Mapsource did, and a bit more, it just takes time to learn Basecamps way of doing things, it's really not that different.
 
To follow on from this
If you are doing a circular route- from say home to home you do the same thing i.e add start point and end point, in this case both the same and add one or tow way points by right clicking on a junction or the like and selecting the create way point option then double clicking on the route that has been created in the bottom left and pane and adding the way points in the right order. if they are in the wrong place just highlight the way point and use the up or down arrows to move it and you will see your route change.

As before you then just drag the route around using left mouse and alt key to where you want it to go and hey presto
 
How do I get more detail om my map? It is only showing major roads

Click the maps tab select Manage map products see if you have unlocked or any map products installed if not you will need to install using Garmin Express
 
Nice one redrick this is very helpful, not quite how I build my routes but will give it a try.

I originally used Mapsource but changed to Basecamp while I found it initially frustrating after following some youtube tutorials it became much easier.

While no expert I get by.
 
How do I get more detail om my map? It is only showing major roads

When you get to the screen that tells you which maps you have installed:

1. What exactly does it list?

2. Which one (or more) has a tick against it?
 
Basecamp can't even do a 2 mile circular route from my house & back without taking me onto a housing estate off the main road and back out again no matter how may points I put in !

But thanks for the effort, I'll give it another go.
 
I also notice that basecamp has the 'curvy route' option but I don't think my 660 has.
 
So, can I not use the 'curvy route' option in basecamp unless I upgrade to a 590?

The Nav 5 has the curvy road option in it so i assume does the 590. The 660 does not.However if you follow my instructions on creating a route at the start of this thread there is no need to use the curvy roads as you will be shaping the route to your own desires in the first place.
 
Basecamp can't even do a 2 mile circular route from my house & back without taking me onto a housing estate off the main road and back out again no matter how may points I put in !

But thanks for the effort, I'll give it another go.

Yes it can !
Trust me on this you don't need to put in lots of points just ensure that the ones you do place are done accurately.
 


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