Dummy 3D question

[dbambi]

After a recent update I now have 2012.4 map on my device together with the 3D addition (gmap3D.img). Updater also said that I've got junction view. MapSource has the same 2012.4 map version installed.

As I have never used or seen 3D or JCV features in action my dummy question is - how do I check if my device would support them and how would they manifest themselves? If I draw a route in MapSource from A to B and if the route passes through an urban area will I suddenly see 3D buildings on the screen?

 

[Bumpkin]

3D buildings only appear in major towns and cities. They need to be enabled (they are by default); Tools > Settings > Map > Map Info. Then check the box next to the 3D mapping.

IMHO it's worthless eye candy and I've removed it from my 660.

Junction View briefly shows you a pictorial representation of an approaching junction. Somewhat more useful but only available for major motorway junctions. Thought mine was broken but a few appeared recently in Europe and in the UK so must still be there.

 

[Pablo1]

OODATE UPDATE

After a recent update I now have 2012.4 map on my device together with the 3D addition (gmap3D.img). Updater also said that I've got junction view. MapSource has the same 2012.4 map version installed.

As I have never used or seen 3D or JCV features in action my dummy question is - how do I check if my device would support them and how would they manifest themselves? If I draw a route in MapSource from A to B and if the route passes through an urban area will I suddenly see 3D buildings on the screen?

Think that might not be the most recent update , on to 2013.1 now AFAIK

 

[daesimps]

To answer part of your original question, yes - the Zumo 660 supports 3D buildings and the enhanced Lane Assist (called Junction View). Although you haven't specified that you have a Zumo 660 I've assumed that to be the case given the subforum you've posted in.

Pablo1 is also correct, 2013.1 is the current version of the maps for Europe.


Dae.

 

[Ted]

Sorry for the hijack but anyone know if its possable to disable the lane assist, find it a bit distracting and if its sunny cant see it anyway..

 

[Bumpkin]

Sorry for the hijack but anyone know if its possable to disable the lane assist, find it a bit distracting and if its sunny cant see it anyway..

Lane Assist and Junction View are two different things, though with similar purpose. The former is a simple graphical symbol displayed in the corner of the screen with a number of arrows indicating the lanes and the correct one/ones to be in. Junction View tries to take this a bit further with full screen representations of the view of the upcoming junction with an overlay of the route you should take.

Assuming that you mean Junction View; I believe you can disable this by simply removing the JCV file from the /Garmin/JCV/ folder on your GPS. I suggest backing it up first though.

The alternative to disabling it is to perform an update using MapInstall or Mapsource having downloaded a mapping update to your PC only. If you delete the 3D and JCV files before you do this then you'll find you have a load more space to fit the mapping onto. In fact the whole of Europe will probably fit onto a 660 with room to spare. In fact it will, for 2013.10, if you just remove 3D buildings.

 

[Ted]

Lane Assist and Junction View are two different things, though with similar purpose. The former is a simple graphical symbol displayed in the corner of the screen with a number of arrows indicating the lanes and the correct one/ones to be in. Junction View tries to take this a bit further with full screen representations of the view of the upcoming junction with an overlay of the route you should take.

Assuming that you mean Junction View; I believe you can disable this by simply removing the JCV file from the /Garmin/JCV/ folder on your GPS. I suggest backing it up first though.

The alternative to disabling it is to perform an update using MapInstall or Mapsource having downloaded a mapping update to your PC only. If you delete the 3D and JCV files before you do this then you'll find you have a load more space to fit the mapping onto. In fact the whole of Europe will probably fit onto a 660 with room to spare. In fact it will, for 2013.10, if you just remove 3D buildings.

Thanks for that. It is the Junction view (picture of junction) I want to remove, will give it a go.