BaseCamp 3.3.1 (New Features)

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BaseCamp 3.3.1 has been released, it is available for download at http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435. It should also be available via auto-update from an earlier version of BaseCamp.

This is a localized release, so it is available in 22 languages.

This is the first release that will feature an online help, that is why the download size of the installer is quite a bit smaller than it used to be.

Also new with this release is are some beginner videos that will explain some of BaseCamp's basic functionality. You can get to them from the new Welcome page from within BaseCamp, or by visiting http://www8.garmin.com/learningcenter/training/basecamp/#PC.

Changes from 3.2.2 to 3.3.1:

  • Added collapsible list folders and sub-lists for improved organization.
  • Added shaping point support for zumo devices like done in MapSource.
  • Added explicit support for shaping points. These will be transferred to supporting devices.
  • Added support for transfer of waypoint categories on supporting devices. These are displayed in BaseCamp as lists.
  • Added more activity profiles, with improved activity routing on supported maps.
  • Added specific avoidances for various road classes, removed the road selection slider.
  • Added custom activity profiles.
  • Added keyboard short-cuts for editing tools (divide, insert, erase).
  • Added a tools menu for easier discovery of tool keyboard shortcuts.
  • Changed to make GPX files on a memory card directly editable.
  • Changed to read all GPX files on a memory card, similar to how devices behave.
  • Improved graphing of track data.
  • Improved graphing when multiple routes or tracks are selected.
  • Improved layout of geotagged photo, waypoint, route, and track properties.
  • Added additional statistics to route and track properties.
  • Added 'Center on map' check-box on route and track dialogs.
  • Added an easier way to add waypoints to routes (Insert Waypoint button).
  • Added additional data fields to waypoints (such as address and phone number).
  • Added display and updating of date last modified for waypoints.
  • Added display of lists that contain this data item to properties.
  • Added receiving geocache visits from devices.
  • Added logging geocache visits on OpenCaching.com.
  • Added printing of geocaches.
  • Added alternate notification mechanism (less annoying pop-ups).
  • Added display settings to adjust width of routes and tracks.
  • Added support for importing waypoints and tracks from KML/KMZ files.
  • Added suggested file name when exporting (so it isn't always 'untitled').
  • Added more map details for higher detail setting.
  • Added data filters to map view.
  • Added preserving the dialog size for each data type.
  • Added option to reset track's altitude to map data.
  • Added functionality to remember display feature settings per profile.
  • Changed 'Remove List and Contents' to 'Remove list and unique contents'.
  • Added Shift-Delete short-cut for 'Remove list and unique contents'.
  • Added a confirmation dialog for 'Remove list and unique contents'.
  • Added hiding of Activity profiles.
  • Added creating OpenCaches from waypoints.
  • Added calculating ascent and descent for direct routes.
  • Added indication of data filter visibility state on the data list.
  • Added recalculation of more than 1 route at a time.
  • Improved printing of routes and tracks.
  • Change to prevent property dialogs becoming lost off screen after screen resolution changes.
  • Fixed issues with sending routes to the zumo.
  • Update waypoint references to new map data when recalculating routes.
  • Fixed any profiles from BaseCamp 3.2 that have invalid routing preferences (ie invalid vehicle types and incorrect avoidances).
  • Fixed issue writing out altitude when exporting to the GDB file format.
  • Fixed track filtering 'automatic mode' for tracks with no time information.
  • Fixed elevation profile labels for Windows XP (no longer invisible).
  • Fixed issue when duplicating a route. BaseCamp will now also duplicate the waypoints in that route.
  • We are moving towards that goal. But it's still a very long way to go.


    It's good to know that the need is recognized. It seems to me it would be just a huge improvement in the product, with respect to competition, of which there is much these days.

    Is there any way we users can influence the priority of this? I'm sure users on the Zumo forum would raise their voices in support if it would help.

    Is there any user focus group to help with a definition of how this should work from a customer perspective?

    Thanks much.
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    Why it's impossible to delete POIs in the device with BC?
    Handling with tracks, routes and POI would be much easier!
    Or is the problem in front of the device? ;)


    I assume you are talking about waypoints, not map POIs or Custom POIs.

    Some devices allow BaseCamp to delete and edit their data directly on the device (newer Oregons, Montanas, the 62 etc.). It it indeed a question of whether the device supports it.
  • If Falagar is right in his assumption then generally using Basecamp you can edit/delete waypoints on Garmin's handhelds but not on the nuvis (although this may not be true of some of Garmin's older models).
  • Deleting items on GPS/card

    Hi all
    maybe I missed it, but I do not have the option to delete data (waypoints, tracks, routes) from my GPS or its SD card in BC.

    The option is there for data in My Collection. I can copy data easily between collection and GPS/card.
    Bug or feature?
    Thanks

    Bruno
  • What GPS are you connecting? Most handhelds allow what you describe, but nuvis don't.

    It's a feature
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    Most handhelds allow what you describe, but nuvis don't.


    I wouldn't really say "most handhelds" allow this. You can't delete waypoints from an eTrex Legend or Venture, or a GPSMap 60csx, or a Colorado or Oregon 400t.

    It really only works on the newest models (from the past two years or so), such as the Dakota, Oregon x50, Montana, GPSMap 62 and 78, Montana and eTrex 20/30.
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    Deleteing Activity Log, routes and Waypoints on Nuvi 2460 using BaseCamp

    Hello

    I have tried to delete the above items from the All Data folder on my Nuvi 2460 using BaseCamp but there does not appear to be the 'Delete' option available.

    Am i missing something or is it that you can't Delete from this Folder?

    Cheers Kym:o
  • You can't delete items on your nuvi using BC, you need to delete it on your nuvi. Generally BC will only delete stuff off handhelds, and even then not some of the older ones, or so I'm led to believe.
  • Sorry - I was traveling a few days.
    I have an Oregon 300.

    So could you please clarify?
    You can't delete items on your nuvi using BC, you need to delete it on your nuvi. Generally BC will only delete stuff off handhelds, and even then not some of the older ones, or so I'm led to believe.


    Does it or not? <Generally> is not clear nor is <Most handhelds>. And Oregon300 is not a Nuvi, nor (that) old...
    Cheers

    Bruno
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    You cannot delete data on an Oregon 300 with BaseCamp. Only Oregon x50 devices support that as far as I know.