Tracks can be viewed, created and edit tracks on the map. You can transfer tracks created on your Garmin into BaseCamp. We’re going to use Garmin Basecamp, which is free software. Alternatively, you can simply continue the active log, but you’ll need to select the right portion when you save it or edit on the PC once it’s downloaded. So it’s a good idea to save and clear the active route at the starting point of your ride if you want to record it. There’s a limit to the total number of data points saved so by default Garmin units record continuously and replace the oldest data with current points. It’s worth noting a couple of points here. Note: if your unit’s not showing any recorded tracks, you’ll need to enable them in the menu, press ‘Setup / Tracks / Tracklog’ and choose ‘Record, show on map’. There’s also a ‘Tracback’ option available which allows you to reverse your route – a quick way of finding your way home over the same route. You’ll then see a trace of where you’ve been on the map screen. For the moment, press ‘Save All’ and give it a memorable name. Press that and you’ll see a bunch of further options including the ability to save all or part of it. Press the ‘Track Manager’ button on the menu and you should be presented with a button marked ‘Current Track’. It’s a series of connected points that contain position and elevation information. We’ll start by looking at the track feature which records where you’ve been. But having a PC link makes a lot of tasks, from reviewing rides to creating new ones, much easier. ![]() ![]() As we showed yesterday, you can turn the GPS on or use the routing function to find your way from A to B with the unit as it stands. Today, we’ll see how to link to a PC and download tracks.įirst we’ll answer the question “Why do you need to connect to a PC?”. Welcome to Day Five on Garmin Week with Survival Skills, where we’ve been looking at alternative inexpensive GPS units and open source maps to the dedicated and expensive Zumos.
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