62/78 Basecamp Future Compatibility Instructions

[pratzert]

I see Garmin just put out new software for the 62/78 series and they have this note about :Future" Base Compatibilty.

 

What does it mean ?

 

Important steps for future BaseCamp Compatibility:

If you are a user of BaseCamp now, or plan to be in the future, you must follow these steps to ensure your data is protected during this software update:

Connect your handheld unit to a computer and launch BaseCamp. Transfer all tracks, routes and waypoints to BaseCamp.

Delete the /Garmin/GPX folder from the handheld's mass storage.

Update the handheld's software via WebUpdater and reboot the handheld.

Reconnect the handheld to a computer and transfer your data from BaseCamp back to the handheld.

 

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Edited August 21, 2011 by pratzert

[+user13371]

Sounds like they're changing how data is organized on the GPS and that future versions of Basecamp won't be backwards compatible to the legacy arrangement. Betcha if you look at the folder layout before and after following those instructions, you'll spot differences in folder names and/or hierarchy,

 

Just guessing'

[+BStheTech]

Thanks for the heads up. Just loaded basecamp and saw the list of changes.

Sounds good so far.

 

B.

 

Fixed an issue with migrating waypoints with thumbnails from previous versions of BaseCamp to 3.2.1. This issue could have corrupted the database.

Fixed an issue with tracks that had been duplicated becoming corrupted.

Added a prompt to notify the user when data loss might have occurred.

Added a 'restore from previous version' menu item.

Added support for exporting of fitness data (heart rate and cadence) in tracks.

Changed to attempt to fix the paths in Garmin Custom Maps (KML ground overlay) files at start-up without notifying the user that there were problems with the file.

Changed the message displayed at start-up when the current video mode/card doesn't support 3D.

Improved initial download size estimates for some BirdsEye products.

Fixed some issues with undo/redo.

Fixed several issues related to application shutdown.

Fixed an issue with not recognizing Garmin mode USB device (such as the GPSMap 60) arrival and removal.

Fixed several issues related to aborting transfers to Garmin mode USB devices.

Fixed some issues related to ejecting mass storage devices.

Fixed some issues with changing folder selection while using the BirdsEye wizard.

Fixed an issue with reading geotagged photos from many smartphones.