Hey all,
Is it possible to load gpx files from other apps into the Nav 6 ?
Cali moto to be exact
Is it possible to load gpx files from other apps into the Nav 6 ?
Cali moto to be exact
Exactly how I do it. I also want to mention that GPX files can include routes and tracks. If a GPX file only includes tracks (such as the official BDR files), and folks expect to see new routes in Trip Planner, it may seem like nothing was uploaded, when in fact there are new tracks in the respective app. The GPS doesn’t prompt the user to alert about new tracks found. They have to manually be made visible. Many folks I ride with struggle with the distinction between routes and tracks.Generally, when people have trouble loading a GPX file in Basecamp or their GPS it's because it includes routes (vs tracks) that do not use the same base map. Make sure Basecamp and you GPS are in sync on which map version you're using and then import your GPX file from the other source into Basecamp. You can then correct any errors or make changes you want before loading on the GPS.
Exactly how I do it. I also want to mention that GPX files can include routes and tracks. If a GPX file only includes tracks (such as the official BDR files), and folks expect to see new routes in Trip Planner, it may seem like nothing was uploaded, when in fact there are new tracks in the respective app. The GPS doesn’t prompt the user to alert about new tracks found. They have to manually be made visible. Many folks I ride with struggle with the distinction between routes and tracks.
Tracks are indeed nice because they are bulletproof, unchanging, map independent, no whining if you change your mind etc. Sometimes that's all I use. The reason why I often add a route in addition to the track (never in place of!) is so that I get more advance notice for upcoming turns, especially if I am leading a group of riders where sudden hard braking would be bad idea. With tracks it's sometimes not easy to see how soon exactly a turn is coming up, because the zoom level might have changed. In those situations it's nice to have a bit of advance notice along with distance and road name announcement via bluetooth headset. When I do this then Basecamp is a necessity to ensure that the route doesn't have any points which fall just outside of the intended route and would result in a u-turn. If you use a random route from someone else, created on a different map, without your own postprocessing, then such hiccups are almost guaranteed and lead to frustration.I download the .gpx TRACKS to my desktop. Plug in my Nav6. Drag the file right into my Nav6 and drop it. Done! No Basecamp involved.
Unplug your NAV six and go to the apps, open up tracks and select a color for your track and click the box that says show on map. Then back out of there you now have a color line on your map that you can ride to and from or on to your hearts desire. You will not get turn by turn directions thank goodness.
Hey Zubb, real quick, when my Nav6 is plugged in, there's 14 files diff folders, is there a specific folder you need to drop it in, or no need to put it in any folder? Thanks!!!I download the .gpx TRACKS to my desktop. Plug in my Nav6. Drag the file right into my Nav6 and drop it. Done! No Basecamp involved.
Unplug your NAV six and go to the apps, open up tracks and select a color for your track and click the box that says show on map. Then back out of there you now have a color line on your map that you can ride to and from or on to your hearts desire. You will not get turn by turn directions thank goodness.
GREAT question. I used to worry about that very question. I'm sure there are smarter folks than me that have superior methods ... but here's what I do as it's dead simple and it works for my purposes. Note: I am on Mac computers. Windows results may or may not apply.Hey Zubb, real quick, when my Nav6 is plugged in, there's 14 files diff folders, is there a specific folder you need to drop it in, or no need to put it in any folder? Thanks!!!
Thanks a ton Zubb for all this additional information! I'm taking a short overnighter tomorrow, so fingers crossed I won't have any issues! All the best!By the way, I use REVER (pro) for all my track building. There are many great apps out there but I prefer REVER pro because it's dead simple to build my trip segments on my beautiful 32" screen in my comfy home office. When I'm done with my track building, I just click the download button to my desktop and download the TRACK (not the route) to my desktop. And continue as stated above.
The benefit to me is dead simplicity and ease. Fantastic ability to create tracks on and off-road as my tracks are usually 50/50, ... and... (drumroll please) .. they are magically already on my phone's Rever app. So I have a backup with me already should the NAV6 decide to famously crap out while I'm somewhere in the middle of Baja!!
Any "routing" I want is done on the bike. For example, someone in the group is always asking how far it is to the next turn-off, or to the pavement, or to lunch stop or gas. So I can scroll the Garmin to the restaurant, for example, drop a pin and save it. Then tell Gamin to go to that place and it will navigate you to it with turn by turn and also show you how far to your next turn. Right over the top of the tracks on your screen.
Caution: you may or may not need to drop a POI along your route to keep it from routing you off your track.
Disclaimer: I'm sure there are better methods. I however will never ever again open BaseCamp. It is the devil's software designed to trigger bouts of insanity and heavy binge drinking. A Pox upon those that designed it and dropped in on an unwary public!
. So the route loaded fine, turned off re-routing, and low and behold, my NAV6 over-rode my route, and instead routed me the fastest. And as you eluded to Zubb, with Basecamp being garbage to learn, this has become frustrating to no end.Thanks a ton Zubb for all this additional information! I'm taking a short overnighter tomorrow, so fingers crossed I won't have any issues! All the best!
No no no do not load a route. Load a track. A track is a static line that you must pay attention to riding on, with no turn by turn instruction.. So the route loaded fine, turned off re-routing, and low and behold, my NAV6 over-rode my route, and instead routed me the fastest. And as you eluded to Zubb, with Basecamp being garbage to learn, this has become frustrating to no end.
You have to either have the Nav6 set to all the same routing preferences or you have to put in a sufficient number of shaping points that all routing modes (fastest, curvy, shorter) will give you the same route. You can actually change the routing mode in Basecamp to see if it shifts. If it does, add more shaping points. If you add enough shaping points, you'll get the route you want no matter what.. So the route loaded fine, turned off re-routing, and low and behold, my NAV6 over-rode my route, and instead routed me the fastest. And as you eluded to Zubb, with Basecamp being garbage to learn, this has become frustrating to no end.
I feel that way about Windoze in general. Were it not recognized as an OS, it would be categorized as a virus. 🐧Disclaimer: I'm sure there are better methods. I however will never ever again open BaseCamp. It is the devil's software designed to trigger bouts of insanity and heavy binge drinking. A Pox upon those that designed it and dropped in on an unwary public!