saving tracks on Basecamp

[+Mole60]

What am I doing wrong here? I usually turn tracks off on my Colorado 300 until I want to create a certain track, then I turn track on. When I am done, I make sure I save it. On subsequent uses, I have track off (because I don't want to record any tracks). The next time I want to save another track, I turn the tracks on, create and save. So far so good. On the Colorado, it looks like the two saved tracks are separate.

 

But when I download the tracks onto Garmin Basecamp, I find that the end of the first track has been linked to the beginning of the second. Why does Basecamp do this? HOw can I stop the link? How can I delete the joining line?

[+jellis]

You should have posted it in GPS and Technology. But don't worry a Moderator will move you. Don't create a new thread

[+Manville Possum]

What am I doing wrong here? I usually turn tracks off on my Colorado 300 until I want to create a certain track, then I turn track on. When I am done, I make sure I save it. On subsequent uses, I have track off (because I don't want to record any tracks). The next time I want to save another track, I turn the tracks on, create and save. So far so good. On the Colorado, it looks like the two saved tracks are separate.

 

But when I download the tracks onto Garmin Basecamp, I find that the end of the first track has been linked to the beginning of the second. Why does Basecamp do this? HOw can I stop the link? How can I delete the joining line?

Garmin's BaseCamp has more bugs now than what it did when launched as beta. Check their forums, their new version 3.3.3 can't even be downloaded because there is no "I accept" box to check. Version 4.0 is soon to be released, I don't trust BaseCamp at all. MapSource was great, and I still use that program. I love my Garmin GPS units, but I won't use BaseCamp because of issues that I have had with the beta version, it crashed my unit and had to be returned to Garmin for a replacement which was refurbished and updated with their new software. Garmin did take care of my issue and I am happy with the refurbished unit, which looked like a new unit, but I don't trust their programs and will not download from their site.

[Skippermark]

Relocating to the GPS & Tech section where fellow users should be able to help.

[MtnHermit]

What am I doing wrong here? I usually turn tracks off on my Colorado 300 until I want to create a certain track, then I turn track on. When I am done, I make sure I save it. On subsequent uses, I have track off (because I don't want to record any tracks). The next time I want to save another track, I turn the tracks on, create and save. So far so good. On the Colorado, it looks like the two saved tracks are separate.

 

But when I download the tracks onto Garmin Basecamp, I find that the end of the first track has been linked to the beginning of the second. Why does Basecamp do this? HOw can I stop the link? How can I delete the joining line?

No clue why the two tracks are joined. Simply split the two tracks at either end of the join line, then delete the join segment. BaseCamp has tools for both. Just hover over the track toolbar.

 

If you are a Windows user, MapSource is more intuitive for track editing. Having said that, BaseCamp has a track tool that MS lacks, move point. Here's a MS tutorial, may help.

 

I do a lot of track making/editing and I'd rather have to many than use your on/off approach, but to each his own.

 

Have fun.

[+sv_ted]

On my Oregon I would clear the first track after saving it (on the Oregon). Then, when I start a new track it will be a new separate track.

[+Mole60]

What am I doing wrong here? I usually turn tracks off on my Colorado 300 until I want to create a certain track, then I turn track on. When I am done, I make sure I save it. On subsequent uses, I have track off (because I don't want to record any tracks). The next time I want to save another track, I turn the tracks on, create and save. So far so good. On the Colorado, it looks like the two saved tracks are separate.

 

But when I download the tracks onto Garmin Basecamp, I find that the end of the first track has been linked to the beginning of the second. Why does Basecamp do this? HOw can I stop the link? How can I delete the joining line?

No clue why the two tracks are joined. Simply split the two tracks at either end of the join line, then delete the join segment. BaseCamp has tools for both. Just hover over the track toolbar.

 

If you are a Windows user, MapSource is more intuitive for track editing. Having said that, BaseCamp has a track tool that MS lacks, move point. Here's a MS tutorial, may help.

 

I do a lot of track making/editing and I'd rather have to many than use your on/off approach, but to each his own.

 

Have fun.

[+Mole60]

Once again, thanks to all for the suggestions. I shall try the scissors and attempt to detach the tracks. I am a Mac user, btw. Yeah, I guess I can also clear the previous track, but I thought I would keep it for as long as poss on the GPSr and delete when full.

 

One other method I thought might work would be to download the track directly onto Google Earth. Right now, I download to Basecamp and then export to GEarth.

[MtnHermit]

Yeah, I guess I can also clear the previous track, but I thought I would keep it for as long as poss on the GPSr and delete when full.

It'll never get full. When the file gets to big, Garmin automatically transfers it to a new folder called Archive and starts a new file. I believe this is true for all modern Garmin GPSr, handheld and auto.

[+Manville Possum]

Looks like the bug has been fixed, the "I accept" box is there now and I downloaded without any issue.