BMW JEDI
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Didn't see where you solved the mystery, but the image clearly shows the Main Menu Drawer is open
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Unfortunately, there is no way to have all tracks be displayed by default.
Apparently it is possible, but therefore your unit seems to be buggy, as eTrexes 20/30 with current FW 2.90 are.
Read here: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=308686&view=findpost&p=5222711
Yes, well, they just resolved that bug in the Oregon x50's, and I assume they will do the same for the eTrex in the next firmware release as well!
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+1 for the Oregon 450/550, which were just updated again today!
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BaseCamp is not all that different on the surface, just different how it runs under the hood.
Each piece of data exists singularly within BaseCamp, but you can reference every data item as often as you like, and sort these reference into groups called lists. The lists can be further organized into groups stored in Folders.
So, create a List named 'August 2012' and import your data for that trip into that List.
Create a new Folder named '2012', and drag the 'August 2012' List to it.
It is really quite easy to organize data any way you wish within BaseCamp, very similar to the way it was stored in MapSource. You just have to remember, each data item only exists once, in My Collection. The Folders and Lists are all just different groupings of that data.
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Well, giving this a little bump.....I used the 20 a bit and ended up selling it to get an Oregon 450 instead. Given that this pain of going into EACH track and selecting 'Show On Map' is common to all the handhelds running similar software, my question stands. :-)
Bumping in hopes that there might be a way to have the GPSr show all tracks by default, or to flag them in Basecamp to show on the map before sending them to the unit.
Unfortunately, there is no way to have all tracks be displayed by default. The reason is quite simple. Each GPSr has a limit to the number of tracks it can actively index and display on the map, and if the number of tracks you loaded on the GPSr exceeded this number, how would the GPSr know which one to index and display?
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Garmin Oregon 600 website no longer shows the "not approved by FCC" message. However there is still no "add to cart" button or release date.
Must be getting close!
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What if I change my GPSR unit? Will I still be able to re program my chirp?
Yes, but you MUST have the device ID for the GPSr that last programmed the chirp.
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I have the screen shot on my desk top but I cannot figure out how to get it into a post.
Host it here, then insert the image link in a post!
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Has anyone considered that one reason for the delay, aside from the FCC approval, could be to work out as many issues in the unit software as possible before release? One of the biggest criticisms of Garmin over the years has been that they release new units before they're software is done cooking. My guess is that they're aware of this criticism and have taken steps to mitigate this bad reputation.
You are what I like to call an 'optomist'.
Nothing wrong with that.
Another thought, dedicated GPS units are no longer competing against other GPS manufacturers. Outdoor Handheld GPS units are now competing against smartphones instead. Smartphones will now drive innovation in the Handheld GPS market. Garmin isn't stupid and it would surprise me if the new Oregon line wasn't a giant leap forward in terms of what it can do and how you can use it. I sold my Montana 650 and will be among the first in line to see how far Garmin will push these new units to have a substantial edge over smartphone navigation. I for one am very excited.
I am also excited about this new direction in handheld GPSr from Garmin.
I can't wait to see the revised Montana!
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The top third of my screen is dark,shaded, ect. in some of the varios screens. Map display is ok but many of the other screens have the top third shaded. You can see icons in the shaded portion. This is something new I have never seen before. Pulled the battery and did a reset same thing. Garmin was no help but offered to fix it for $160. Unit has latest software and is less than 18 moths old.
Sounds like you have the Favorites Dashboard active.
Tried that to no change.Bummer.
Post a screen shot, please.
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The top third of my screen is dark,shaded, ect. in some of the varios screens. Map display is ok but many of the other screens have the top third shaded. You can see icons in the shaded portion. This is something new I have never seen before. Pulled the battery and did a reset same thing. Garmin was no help but offered to fix it for $160. Unit has latest software and is less than 18 moths old.
Sounds like you have the Favorites Dashboard active.
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Does it have to be out for my statement to be true?
Actually, unless you work for Garmin (doubtful), few really know if the number you suggest is true or not.
Your "16x over" is based on a claim that Garmin can load that amount on their site, using their format (GGZ).
There aren't four million caches in the World.
For most people,"they say so" usually isn't good enough to say it's true...
I have an Oregon 650 in my possession with more than 30,000 GPX caches loaded, and have no reason to doubt that it will index the number Garmin suggests.
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What other unit can store 250,000 geocaches without being connected?!
Since your asking.....
No, not really...
Actually, yes... really.
16x over, really.
Really.
You're telling someone there is, when the truth is, it's not even out yet.
Does it have to be out for my statement to be true?
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What other unit can store 250,000 geocaches without being connected?!
Since your asking.....
No, not really...
Actually, yes... really.
16x over, really.
Really.
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What other unit can store 250,000 geocaches without being connected?!
Since your asking.....
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Thanks. Over years and under heavy work burden I still haven't understood and can't imagine my luck. :-)
Oregon has some 700-800MB internal memory where also are some maps. I recall there was 1000 tracks and 10000 waypoint limit? Is it correct?
Then each day starting new track will last with 5 sec intervals 10000x5=50000 sec= 13.8 hours. How much space requires such one day log?
And what means auto archiving? Can it be set to save to SD card?
Thanks!
10,000 waypoints per track, 200 saved tracks.
Auto Archive means, when the current track (the one being recorded) gets near the 10,000 waypoint limit, the Oregon 550 will automatically save (archive) it to the Garmin\GPX\ directory, and continue recording a new track log right where the last one left off. It will continue to do this so long as it has battery power and space on the unit.
Currently, auto archiving can not be set to write to the uSD card, only the internal memory.
One you return home, you can load all the tracks into BaseCamp and reconnect them, creating a single track log of your entire trip, and match your photos up with that track.
Make sure you GPS and Camera have the same date/Time settings
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You're in luck!
From the Main Menu on your Oregon 550, select:
Setup > Tracks > Track Log > Record, Show On Map (will always show recorded track log on map screen) or Record, Do Not Show (Still records track log, but without displaying on map screen)
Setup > Tracks > Record Method > Auto
Setup > Tracks > Interval > Auto
Setup > Tracks > Auto Archive > When Full
Now, make sure you are always in the profile you just adjusted, and be sure to adjust all profiles you may be using to use these settings.
When you are ready to begin recording for your trip, select Track Manager > Current Track > Clear Current Track > Yes to clear out any old track data you do not want.
Make sure you keep extra batteries on hand, and if you are not using the GPS much, adjust Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout > as low as possible to conserve battery power.
Also, to prevent accidents while carrying the device, you can short cycle the power button to bring up the status page, where you can select 'Lock Screen'. After, you will need to repeat the same procedure again, selecting 'Unlock Screen'.
And finally, when you no longer need to record any more tracks, make sure to select Track Manager > Current Track > Save Track > {Enter} to make sure the final portion of your trip is saved!
The Oregon 550 will continue to record track logs so long as memory is available on the device!
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this model is already avilable in shops, just yesterday I had 650 in my hand at the store and its great, I'm seriusly thinking to buy 600 its have all I need for GC
)Interesting.....
The Oregon 6x0 has yet to be released!
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Starting to think about getting a new gizmo, and I'm looking strongly at the Oregon 600-650 series machines.
Whataya think of them?
Good and bad.
This:
I don't think they've started shipping yet. Hard to find a review on a unit nobody has.
Sure looks nice on paper though!
AND on the wiki!
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I currently have a Garmin Etrex Legend Cx.
If I was to upgrade to a paperless geocaching capable GPS, would I have to upgrade to a premium membership? Right now I have a regular membership.
Also, I have an iPhone 4S. Does the $10 geocaching app work well, and can you read full descriptions and log your finds all in the same app without a premium membership? That would be very convenient if true.
Let me know any info you have
Thanks!
Wow, 123 views and nuthin'...
Surely someone has experience with the app.
Most certainly many here do, but I (for one) am a premium member, and thus can not offer any experience using the application without premium membership.
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OMG - How would one use the tracking - "Record, Do Not Show" - in what situation would something like that be useful?
Funny you should ask.
I use that very function about 80-90% of the time.
I always record track logs (because I can) and generally I do not want them cluttering up the screen. Usually with my GPS, it is about where I am going rather than where I have been. If I want to see where I have been for any reason, I can briefly switch to 'show on screen' as necessary.
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Have you been clearing out old geocaches? If you load more than the unit can index, new GPX files will be ignored.
Do you delete through Basecamp -- or pop up Windows Explorer and delete all the GPX files in the GPX folder? Actually, if you have a minute, can you explain your process for cleaning up old GPX files on the 62S? Thnkx.
I clear out old geocache GPX file manually, via Windows Explorer.
Download/install JaVaWa Device Manager, run it, let it analyze your 62s, and it will warn of errors and inform you how many GPX files are loaded, and offer a method to delete unwanted GPX files as well.
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We've had a Garmin 62s for a couple of years with no problem, but a strange one has arisen. I find a cache listing in Geocaching.com, attach the GPS and choose "write to my GPS". I get the usual message that the cache had been written to the GPS, but when I detach the GPS and head out, the cache is not listed in Geocaches. I've looked in Windows Explorer, and the GC number shows up along with all the other caches on the unit, but I'm not seeing it on the unit. I can't imagine it's in another directory, since it shows up with all the other GPX files. Can anyone help explain this?
Have you been clearing out old geocaches? If you load more than the unit can index, new GPX files will be ignored.
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I don't think they have the 49 state version on DVD, if you want DVD, it's North America.Thanks guys for all the info- it really helps...
I think I will buy the DVD version of the lower 49 states and get lifetime maps.
Thanks again guys!
Yep, you're right. I guess I'll have to spend the extra 20 bucks.
You guys are a huge help, as I don't much about mapping software!
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Posted · Edited by BMW JEDI
Yes, create the list/Folder group First, then import the appropriate data into that list/folder group.
And, Yes, delete from, not remove from, to permanently clear data from BaseCamp..
Also, you CAN still open your GDB in MapSource, export only the tracks and waypoints you want as GPX, then import those GPX into BaseCamp