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Basecamp Windows Problem export multistop route to nuvi 3490

Problem export multistop route to nuvi 3490

Former Member over 12 years ago

I just purchased the Nuvi 3490 LMT.

I purchased this model because of Garmin's website saying that the model has multi stop route (Trip or Itinerary planner) support. I installed Basecamp imported a GPX route file from MapPoint and the route imports to Basecamp fine, but when I send it to the attached 3490 device it does not show up in the Route Planner. I have attempted directly adding the GPX file to the GPX folder on the device, but it is not found under Route planner.

The GPX file is found when brought up saved, but not as a Route only as a collection of Waypoints which is usesless to our company. I have spent ours attempting to open the device instead with Map Source or to alter the GPX file with GPSBabel and other utilities. Map Source,

I know is no longer supported, but apparently has better route export functions; cannot see the 3490 even after installing all drivers. There are other forums with similiar Map Source problem posts connecting to the nuvi 3490.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

I do not believe that MapSource has better route export functions. In fact, in some ways they are outdated.

However, if you want your device to show up in MapSource, you will have to set it to Mass Storage mode. By default your device connects as MTP (Media Transfer Protocol, like many cameras) and MapSource does not speak MTP. You can tell the device to connect as Mass Storage by going to the odometer screen on your device, press the odometer for a long time (like 10 seconds) and then pick Mass Storage in the MTP settings.

All that being said, I believe your issue is that the Nuvi you have might not support routes from BaseCamp (or MapSource). Most Nuvis either only take the waypoints out of the routes, or they recalculate the routes.

If you are looking for a device that you can build routes on MapSource (or BaseCamp) with, a Zumo is your best bet.

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

I believe your issue is that the Nuvi you have might not support routes from BaseCamp (or MapSource).

That is correct. I don't think any of the newer nuvi models support routes (as Garmin has implemented them for over a decade). They support "Trips" which are a different thing entirely. I believe there are some workarounds but having an older model (1490T) that supports routes I don't know exactly what they are. I do know that there have been posts here about the subject.

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

Hi Falagar,

I'd be fine getting the zumo if that's what I need. Comparing the Nuvi and the Zumo on the Garmin website they both do 100 routes /1000 waypoints but I see that the Nuvi does not have trip planner.

Going to trade up now, trying to decypher.

I'm looking at the Zumo 350LM because it doesn't look like the 660LM has trip planner, so I guess it won't be able to import routes.

Is there a workaround (previously mentioned for different nuvi) or are you saying Zumo is the only surefire solution?

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

Well the 1490T/1490LMT is still a current (if not "new") model that supports routes and multi-stop routing.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=402&pID=36082

The large screen nüvi 1490T comes with FREE lifetime traffic and offers multiple-point routing and lane assist with junction view to help you manage busy highway interchanges.

If you prefer a new model one of the Zumo's is probably your best bet.

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

I'd love to get the 1490T as it is $500 cheaper and if I get this to work I am going to be buying 10 or so for all our relief drivers. The 1490T doesn't say Trip planner in the specs how certain are you that it supports multi-stop routes exports from basecamp?

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

The 1490T does NOT have the trip planner. It supports routes from MapSource/BaseCamp. It can hold 10 multi-point routes at any time (11 if you include the current "goto" route). I think it has, although I don't use that feature, route optimization based on multiple stops. Download/read the manual and/or Google about that.

(Here's one quickly found link: http://www.poi-factory.com/node/34139)

I have one and will not give it up (and many owners have echoed that--Google for yourself).

If you Google for prices I think you'll find many around the US$175 mark.

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

I am reading that the 1490T you cannot turn off the autocalculate route and that this is difficult for multistop routes, but as long as it doesn't reorder my stops to optimize I would be fine with that.

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

I don't think any nuvi allows you to turn off autocalculate (in the unit). I think the Zumo models do--at a price :)

BTW I think the latest 1490T firmware allows you to use MapSource/Basecamp downloaded routes "as is" but you might want to search these forums for more info about that.

Nuvi 1490 LTM, BaseCamp & Recalculate route.

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

I am a little confused by autocalculate and this may be a deciding factor for me.

Does this mean it will autocalculate the best path through all my multistops or just autocalculate the best path to the next stop in my list?

0 Former Member over 12 years ago

Well autorecalculate can refer to two things.

1) If you download a route from MapSource/BaseCamp (one you've spent time to have go the way you want) to your device it may "recalculate" that and take a different path (while going through your points).

2) In the unit itself if you go "off route" (e.g. road detour, accident etc) the unit may "auto-recalculate" to get you to your next point.

Hopefully that answers your question.

PS: nuvi's, in my experience, go to great lengths to get you to your next point/destination. That said they don't always route/recalculate the same way a knowledgeable human would. I've sometimes ignored my 1490T's recalculation advice because frankly I'm smarter 99% of the time. That said some people blindly follow GPS unit directions and end up in trouble.