BaseCamp 4.3.0.1 BETA is now available

Former Member over 11 years ago

BaseCamp 4.3.0.1 BETA is now available and can be downloaded here:

http://download.garmin.com/software/BaseCampforMac_4301Beta.dmg

This release supports OS 10.8 and newer.

Below is a list of changes. This is only a BETA release.

Added new task launcher
Added waypoint categories
Improved device information
Improved creating route from track
Added preview how the tracks will be joined
Added ability to edit multiple tracks and routes
Added split route capability
Added per device transfer preferences
Added ability to remove "shaping" points in route sent to device. This will help get around the 50 via limit as well as announcing of the point.
Added customizable activity profiles
Added ability to move, delete, split, select and insert into the context menu
Added ability to plot multiple route/track attributes in same chart
Added timeouts for gCloud synchronization
Added option to preserve original tracks during track join
Added progress ui for exports
Added support for curvy roads in routing options
Fixed bug when drawing grasslands
Added warning message when user modifies read-only device data
Added grade to elevation profile
Added preference setting for grade display format
Fixed travel method bug when adding points to mixed mode routes
Fixed issue with printing itinerary that had empty days
Improved issue where we were duplicating waypoints on the device
Changed import to match Windows BaseCamp behavior. If My Collection or a folder is selected, the import creates a list. If a list is selected, the data is imported into that list.
Improved lodging propagation in both travel and hub days
Improved duplicate list to be able to duplicate list contents as well
Increased limit for custom grid meters
Increased range of speed adjustment

Post here if you have questions.

The BETA is currently only for English users.

Before using this release, back up your data.

Please post any bugs you may find here. This release is to assist us in testing with a wider user base and wider set of devices. Bugs may be present, and any feedback is welcomed.

0 Killtimer_ over 11 years ago

Routing Weirdness

I'm not sure if this anomaly was present in the previous version or not. Another argument for having a separate instal for a beta.

The routing algorithms, fastest, shortest and curvy don't necessarily provide those results. The following images of a fairly simple route that I've ridden many times illustrate. The only difference between the three profiles is the fastest/shortest/curvy selection. All avoidances are set identically.

First, shortest. 1101 km, 14:23 time.

Next "Fastest" 1068 km. 11:53 time

And "Curvy" 1075 km, 13:18 time. This is not a "curvy" route at all. About as far from it as you could get. This route should be close to 1400 km long based on my experience.

More to the point, a simple waypoint insertion based on a visual results in:

A route that is 1075 km and should be following scenic curvy secondary highways instead of the Trans Canada. Almost 100 km shorter that the route created with the profile based on "Shortest Route" preference.

Is this the correct behaviour?

0 PSEABOLT over 11 years ago

I have noticed the following two minor issues:
* when selecting a route in the previous version you would see the route in a more intense colour, plus there were arrows visible at intervals showing travel direction. The new beta version does not do this.
* If I zoom in on the route, I can frequently find small spikes where the via point has gone about 30-50m into the non road area.

Thanks, Joachim

If I double click the route or right click the route on the map and select the route form the popup I get the more intense color or bold route. The arrows are missing for me too.

0 Former Member over 11 years ago

First corrupt data file. Later corrupt data file AND corrupt backup file.

Nice going!

eTrex 20 latest firmware.

0 Killtimer_ over 11 years ago

Clicking on a column in the "Directions" view of the route properties window crashes the application.

0 Former Member over 11 years ago

Will there be a 4.3.0.2 BETA out anytime soon?
I'm running into "Your list data file is corrupted, using the back up file" w/ 4.3.0.1 as well.
Another issue nagging me since ages is that BC crashes if I try to export a GPS track immediately after importing it from my CS60x. Have to quit and reopen BC to make it work...