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by colirv
Fri Aug 12, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Routes Prepared in MyRouteApp - Used with XT
Replies: 41
Views: 5665
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Re: Routes Prepared in MyRouteApp - Used with XT

Hrmmm...ok...I am not crazy but it seems to be working now. I could not find the original one that failed as i tried so many things to make it work. I created two new ones and they both work using the MRA and Drive app on the phone. Phew! I'm late joining the thread, but I have no trouble creating ...
by colirv
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Different route data etc
Replies: 10
Views: 1403
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Re: Different route data etc

If I'm publishing a route for my group to follow I plan it in Basecamp, but run the resulting gpx file through MRA. That tends to need a few additional shaping points to get the routing right.
by colirv
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Frustrating last hour of ride with XT
Replies: 77
Views: 7825
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Re: Frustrating last hour of ride with XT

I have to say this has reinforced my long-held practice of never allowing recalculations on the road!
by colirv
Mon Jul 11, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Spontaneous hard reset
Replies: 2
Views: 482
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Re: Spontaneous hard reset

I'd keep all my routes and waypoints on the SD card, if you have one fitted, which won't be affected by a hard reset.
by colirv
Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: Garmin Basecamp for PC
Topic: Need help with best way to copy a route for editing
Replies: 8
Views: 1997
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Re: Need help with best way to copy a route for editing

Modifying a waypoint in a copy also modifies the original. Does that also happen when you duplicate a route?? Yes. If you think you will want to modify the waypoints, click "yes" when, having asked Basecamp to duplicate the route, it asks you if you want to duplicate the waypoints as well...
by colirv
Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:23 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Imports failed. Does that mean internal memory is full?
Replies: 30
Views: 2901
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Re: Imports failed. Does that mean internal memory is full?

SD card and Android tablet for me!
by colirv
Sun May 22, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: What ingenious way do you handle your XT when charging?
Replies: 7
Views: 832
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Re: What ingenious way do you handle your XT when charging?

I rest mine against my PC, leaning it back slightly. No strain on the cable, which curls up to the PC's USB socket.
by colirv
Sat May 21, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Map Updates
Topic: Zumo 390 Owners Beware Installing CN EU 2023.10 NTU
Replies: 19
Views: 16299
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Re: Zumo 390 Owners Beware Installing CN EU 2023.10 NTU

wessie wrote: Fri May 20, 2022 9:58 pm Or just bite the bullet and get an XT.
This. Blooming cheapskates!
by colirv
Mon May 16, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Garmin Basecamp for PC
Topic: Move routepoint leaves relic wiggle in route
Replies: 11
Views: 2357
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Re: Move routepoint leaves relic wiggle in route

For that I double click the route to display the route properties dialogue box, and place a tick in the 'Center Map' check box. This allows me to move down the list of all points one at a time, and the map will zoom into each pointin turn and place it int he centre of the screen. Brilliant. Every d...
by colirv
Fri May 13, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Zumo XT - Break the link with Garmin Explore - Query
Replies: 17
Views: 2394
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Re: Zumo XT - Break the link with Garmin Explore - Query

I'm feeling quite smug, because after various hints from jfheath I decided not to touch Explore with a bargepole!