Basecamp Update

[jjwill]

Garmin have released 4.7.5 update

[David.]

My version of Garmin BaseCamp is 4.7.3, what does the update mean/do.

[Stu]

Minor update to BaseCamp, apparently to allow it to work with some newer devices, no change in functionality as there is no further development of BaseCamp

BaseCamp software version 4.7.5
as of March 27, 2023

Download (61.93 MB) here https://www8.garmin.com/support/downloa ... 5#Instruct

Notes:
System Requirements:
Windows 7 SP1 or later is required. Machines with earlier operating systems can use BaseCamp 4.2.5.
.NET framework 4.6 is required. A current version of .NET will be installed if needed.
1 GB of system memory is required, 2 GB of system memory is recommended when using BirdsEye Imagery or Garmin Custom Maps.
A video card that supports OpenGL version 1.3 or later is needed to enable the 3D view.
If you experience problems when interacting with the map views, please make sure that you have installed current video card drivers.
BaseCamp will recognize all MapSource products except BlueChart.
BaseCamp does not work with serial GPS devices.
Change History
Changes made from version 4.7.4 to 4.7.5:
Various stability and bug fixes

[Stu]

Also note that this is for PC and not for Mac

[David.]

Thank you for the feedback. It looks like I should just leave well alone and continue with version 4.7.3.

Changes made from version 4.7.3 to 4.7.4:
Fixed zumo connection issue
Various stability and bug fixes

I have no issues connecting my Zumo 660.

What are "stability and bug fixes".

[Stu]

Its your choice David

I am a firm believer in updating to the latest all the time

Well once others have tested it first and not reported any issues

[David.]

Its your choice David.

I am a firm believer in updating to the latest all the time.

I don't do PC technology and am too anxious about making changes, wouldn't want to risk losing 100's of BaseCamp routes.

[Stu]

I don't do PC technology and am too anxious about making changes, wouldn't want to risk losing 100's of BaseCamp routes.

Just downloaded and installed it with no issues here!

You can back things up or export them to a safe place

Open basecamp select routes so its showing all routes

Click File and export

You can then keep them somewhere safe on a usb drive or something just in case anything ever did happen

[David.]

I have got a backup of BaseCamp and all my routes but will still leave well alone, thank you.

[David.]

I've also had problems with the required .NET framework 4.6 when trying to install Garmin Express updates. MY PC man contacted Garmin on my behalf and if I remember correctly, I'd need a new version of Windows installing on my PC to resolve the issue.

I have to uninstall, then reinstall Garmin Express when updates are available.

[Stu]

What version of windows are you running?

[David.]

I think it's Windows 10 but don't even know how to check that.

[Stu]

I think it's Windows 10 but don't even know how to check that.

Nothing wrong with windows 10 if thats what you are running in fact I would stick to that than the latest windows 11

[simbo]

I think it's Windows 10 but don't even know how to check that.

Click on the windows button (bottom left) then click on the settings button. click on "system" on the left and scroll down to "about". click on that for all your computer information

[David.]

Got it, Windows 10, thank you.