Garmin BaseCamp

[Redboots]

Version 3.3.1 is out. Should auto download (windows)

Added collapsible list folders and sub-lists for improved organization.
Added shaping point support for zumo devices like done in MapSource.
Added explicit support for shaping points. These will be transferred to supporting devices.
Added support for transfer of waypoint categories on supporting devices. These are displayed in BaseCamp as lists.
Added more activity profiles, with improved activity routing on supported maps.
Added specific avoidances for various road classes, removed the road selection slider.
Added custom activity profiles.
Added keyboard short-cuts for editing tools (divide, insert, erase).
Added a tools menu for easier discovery of tool keyboard shortcuts.
Changed to make GPX files on a memory card directly editable.
Changed to read all GPX files on a memory card, similar to how devices behave.
Improved graphing of track data.
Improved graphing when multiple routes or tracks are selected.
Improved layout of geotagged photo, waypoint, route, and track properties.
Added additional statistics to route and track properties.
Added 'Center on map' check-box on route and track dialogs.
Added an easier way to add waypoints to routes (Insert Waypoint button).
Added additional data fields to waypoints (such as address and phone number).
Added display and updating of date last modified for waypoints.
Added display of lists that contain this data item to properties.
Added receiving geocache visits from devices.
Added logging geocache visits on OpenCaching.com.
Added printing of geocaches.
Added alternate notification mechanism (less annoying pop-ups).
Added display settings to adjust width of routes and tracks.
Added support for importing waypoints and tracks from KML/KMZ files.
Added suggested file name when exporting (so it isn't always 'untitled').
Added more map details for higher detail setting.
Added data filters to map view.
Added preserving the dialog size for each data type.
Added option to reset track's altitude to map data.
Added functionality to remember display feature settings per profile.
Changed 'Remove List and Contents' to 'Remove list and unique contents'.
Added Shift-Delete short-cut for 'Remove list and unique contents'.
Added a confirmation dialog for 'Remove list and unique contents'.
Added hiding of Activity profiles
Added creating OpenCaches from waypoints
Added calculating ascent and descent for direct routes
Added indication of data filter visibility state on the data list
Added recalculation of more than 1 route at a time
Improved printing of routes and tracks.
Change to prevent property dialogs becoming lost off screen after screen resolution changes
Fixed issues with sending routes to the zumo.
Update waypoint references to new map data when recalculating routes.
Fixed any profiles from BaseCamp 3.2 that have invalid routing preferences (ie invalid vehicle types and incorrect avoidances)
Fixed list in-place rename requiring pressing enter to complete the edit
Fixed the "Reset Headers" context menu being displayed after renaming an item
Fixed issue writing out altitude when exporting to the GDB file format
Fixed track filtering "automatic mode" for tracks with no time information
Fixed elevation profile labels for Windows XP (no longer invisible).
Fixed issue when duplicating a route. BaseCamp will now also duplicate the waypoints in that route.
Fixed issue with the data filter not being remembered between application runs.

John

 

[NLC]

I agree..I use Basecamp on my Mac and find that 'search' is pretty poor. I hope Garmin improve it, plus enable postcode search (or is it just that I can't find it?)

Have not tried new version yet but quick work around is to use google maps. In a link to a location you want just use the lat/long and type this into Basecamp. After the first few tries it is pretty straightforward.

 

[cookie]

Have not tried new version yet but quick work around is to use google maps. In a link to a location you want just use the lat/long and type this into Basecamp. After the first few tries it is pretty straightforward.

that sounds like harder work than twatting about with basecamp search

useful if you just have a postcode though.

 

[NLC]

that sounds like harder work than twatting about with basecamp search

useful if you just have a postcode though.

I usually just use it for postcode search (which sucks in Basecamp).

 

[GSTourer]

Thanks chaps,

I have 3.3.1 and re postcodes on the Mac it is still not any better.

I think it could be a good programme but I preferred Mapsource to be honest (when I had my pc). Hopefully Garmin will work on it and make it a little less glitchy and user friendly.

Updated the mapping on my Zumo 550 and computer from 2008 to latest versions yesterday so job well done.

 

[original_concept]

Thanks chaps,

I have 3.3.1 and re postcodes on the Mac it is still not any better.

I think it could be a good programme but I preferred Mapsource to be honest (when I had my pc). Hopefully Garmin will work on it and make it a little less glitchy and user friendly.

Updated the mapping on my Zumo 550 and computer from 2008 to latest versions yesterday so job well done.

Postcode search?

Its been a couple of years now. Garmin seem more bothered by useless features. The day I can drag and drop a route from Google to a Zumo cannot come soon enough.

 

[original_concept]

http://www.elsewhere.org/journal/gmaptogpx/

Create a bookmarklet in Safari.

Create a route in Google Maps.

Click on the bookmarklet.

Copy and paste into a textfile.

Load into BaseCamp.

Wonder what on earth is going on and wonder if the world has gone mad. You stare at the screen and wonder... wonder... what is that!

However, if your default activity type is 'motorcycling':

Click on the newly created illogical route, change the activity type to 'automotive' and 'recalculate'.

Breathe out in relief and be thankful for the creator of this utility.

 

[muppix]

This might also help when going between Google Earth and Basecamp.

FWIW MapSource was one of two programs which kept me on the PC even though everything has moved to a Mac. Having persevered with Basecamp for a while I'm happy to shelve Mapsource, although like everybody else has commented the find function is utter rubbish. Come on Garmin, sort it out!

 

[Sleepy]

http://www.elsewhere.org/journal/gmaptogpx/

Create a bookmarklet in Safari.

Create a route in Google Maps.

Click on the bookmarklet.

Copy and paste into a textfile.

Load into BaseCamp.

Wonder what on earth is going on and wonder if the world has gone mad. You stare at the screen and wonder... wonder... what is that!

However, if your default activity type is 'motorcycling':

Click on the newly created illogical route, change the activity type to 'automotive' and 'recalculate'.

Breathe out in relief and be thankful for the creator of this utility.

...or.. create 20 x 250 mile routes in Mapsource.. then send to device.. Job Done.

 

[sdcastle]

BaseCamp wins over Mapsource once you get used to it. Give it chance. Easier to edit routes etc

 

[original_concept]

Ever tried 'rubber banding' in BaseCamp? It'll drive you nuts.

 

[GrinningGSer]

Basecamp 4.0.4 loaded and STILL NO POSTCODE SEARCH
City Navigator Europe 2013.3 loaded over a long time.... as usual

 

[Bumpkin]

Basecamp 4.0.4 loaded and STILL NO POSTCODE SEARCH

Probably because in most other countries postal codes are far less specific than in the UK. They cover a much bigger area so are pretty useless when it comes to using them as a destination so far less useful for anything but helping out the postal service ensure a letter/parcel gets to the right area.

Even so it did work, after a fashion, in Mapsource so it should be incorporated at some stage.

For the time being I just use Google Maps to get a lat/long, drop a way-point anywhere and then edit and paste it into the relevant field. Quick and easy and Basecamp recognises the format and converts it to it's own N, E, S, W version. Takes all of 10-15 seconds to do.

 

[original_concept]

Garmin seem to have no trouble with postcode search on the sat nav device.

Don't make excuses for Garmin!

 

[Bumpkin]

Garmin seem to have no trouble with postcode search on the sat nav device.

Don't make excuses for Garmin!

Not making excuses for them, hopefully postcode search will be enabled at some point in the not so distant future, I would welcome it. However, as this feature is more important for us Brits and of no real use to the majority you can't realistically expect Garmin to give it top priority over functionality and bug-fixes within Basecamp that are useful to users globally and in their home market.

Basecamp has been designed to be used for a broader spectrum of activities than Mapsource was. So, regrettably, a lot of the improvements with each new release have little or no effect on road users.

 

[itspilsbury]

'TYRE' is another option. Download it free and have a go. I use it occassionally instead of Mapsource. I used it for Morocco, I had the Morocco maps installed but with 'Tyre' I could create routes and then send them to the sat nav just like Mapsource.
Itspilsbury.

 

[muppix]

Garmin have only ever innovated in response to threat of competition. Tyre is pretty good considering it's written by a Dutch vicar, but you can't compare it to MapSource or even Basecamp...