Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
I want to like Basecamp but it seems pretty appalling in terms of design, functionality, interface and terminology. Trips/Routes/Tracks/Adventures/Waypoints/Places are just some of the terms I've come across so far, a lot of which seem interchangeable semantically but are clearly not.
The Garmin video tutorials are made using a prevous version and refer to functions that are not found where they should be, so that's not the best start to my learning.
I've worked in IT creating, supporting and delivering desktop applications for 40 years so I don't think this should be so difficult.
Are there any simplified instructions anywhere for total Basecamp noobs? I'm using version 4.7.4
Alternatively is there anything else that might be easier to understand and use, that works effectively with the Zumo XT ?
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
I feel your pain! BOB21 of this forum is a Basecamp guru and was a great help to me when I first started using it.
His advice was to persevere with it, which I did. I also followed a few Youtube tutorials which helped a lot.
I'm at the point where I'll use it if I have to, but I still don't like it.
His advice was to persevere with it, which I did. I also followed a few Youtube tutorials which helped a lot.
I'm at the point where I'll use it if I have to, but I still don't like it.
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
Have a look at this thread, BMW R1200RT / R1250RT forum - The BMW R1200RT/R1250RT forum there is some helpful advice on using BaseCamp.
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
There is a dedicated Zumo forum with a XT section https://www.zumouserforums.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=48 . That should help but I use MyRouteApp (MRA) to devise routes and get them on the XT. If you use an iPhone then you can send them wirelessly to the XT using the Garmin Drive app. I found Basecamp (BC) not exactly intuitive but MRA is simple and works.
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
New England riders learn garmin basecamp. Best place to start. If not in America you can only follow so far but a great way to learn basics.After that utube. You cant break it so play around with it. Also bmw club uk has tutorial section.
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
Thanks - I saw a link elsewhere on the forum to the New England instructional PDF but it was a broken link, and the edited replacement link was also broken. Do you have one that works? Thanks again
Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
Fourbears wrote: There is a dedicated Zumo forum with a XT section https://www.zumouserforums.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=48 . That should help but I use MyRouteApp (MRA) to devise routes and get them on the XT. If you use an iPhone then you can send them wirelessly to the XT using the Garmin Drive app. I found Basecamp (BC) not exactly intuitive but MRA is simple and works.
This one? It looks really useful but all the at least the first two links are broken
https://www.zumouserforums.co.uk/viewto ... 757cb3eb1e
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
You have to be logged in to see them. So you will have to join but it is a very useful place.
Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
David. wrote: Have a look at this thread, BMW R1200RT / R1250RT forum - The BMW R1200RT/R1250RT forum there is some helpful advice on using BaseCamp.
Thanks David I'll have a read!
Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
Old drum, but a lot of us use My Route App, routes transfer electronically via the Garmin app to the XT. Loads of info on the garmin forum. Plus if you are a member of UKGSER there is a lot of info around the XT and route planning on there
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Fourbears wrote: You have to be logged in to see them. So you will have to join but it is a very useful place.
Thanks, reading it now
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
Sorry im not good with tech so no link. Maybe thats why i like basecamp, no preconcieved ideas on how things should work lol. Im sure you can goggle New England riders learn garmin basecamp.
Worked for me. Basecamp is free and its easy to build database of routes. Ride magazine has lots of pdf routes to download in uk. Good luck.
P.s portsmouth based love cotswolds.
Worked for me. Basecamp is free and its easy to build database of routes. Ride magazine has lots of pdf routes to download in uk. Good luck.
P.s portsmouth based love cotswolds.
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
"what the fresh hell is basecamp".. It's the work of the devil! And you're better off deleting it and pretending it never existed. not use Tourstart.org or Myroute and save your sanity.
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
What simbo said with bells on it.Lob it in the bin and get yaself Tomtom 550 premium.Much better set up.simbo wrote: "what the fresh hell is basecamp".. It's the work of the devil! And you're better off deleting it and pretending it never existed. not use Tourstart.org or Myroute and save your sanity.
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Re: Zumo XT arrived yay! Oh... what fresh hell is this Basecamp software?
Fourbears wrote: There is a dedicated Zumo forum with a XT section https://www.zumouserforums.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=48 . That should help but I use MyRouteApp (MRA) to devise routes and get them on the XT. If you use an iPhone then you can send them wirelessly to the XT using the Garmin Drive app. I found Basecamp (BC) not exactly intuitive but MRA is simple and works.
And a fantastic forum it is 8)
I also use MRA its far better for me and my needs