Set Selected Track to Map Elevation

Former Member over 11 years ago

Hello,

I have created a track on BASECAMP 4.2.4 and there is no default elevation data. I did some searching and found that if I select the track right click on it, select advanced, i should then be able to give the track elevation data by clicking on Set Selected Track to Map Elevation. The problem is that this feature is grayed out on all tracks i click on. with or with out elevation data already in the track data. Am I doing something wrong or is there a bug with this feature. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am using "hunting GPS maps v13.0" as my map layer.

Thanks,
Blair

0 atlas_cached over 11 years ago

You will only be able to use that option when the currently enabled map in BaseCamp contains sufficient elevation data.

I doubt your hunting map contains this information. Try using a good topo map :)

0 Former Member over 11 years ago

The Garmin 24k Topo is excellent, providing it exists for your area. There are a few added benefits like 3D on GPSr's that support a 3D view. Also, the shading is nice. (And there may be some additional "trails" aka 4wd access roads that display along with the the topo data.) ~ Sure it's not free, but if you hunt, the benefits of a "properly setup GPSr" with BirdsEye and good maps etc. greatly outweigh the costs IMO! ;)

I've found others 24k topo freebies that work (include DEM), but they don't provide the extras......

PS: I don't know what you're using for a GPS, but I've got a Montana 650. In hindsight I wish I could have chosen a Oregon 6xx series, but my eyes longed for the larger screen. Unfortunately, unlike the Oregon 6xx series, the Montana is missing several critical "track related" features in the firmware (still!) (What a shame as it was/still is Garmin's "flagship On the Trail model, and the problems are "easy fixes.") ~ As for the new Monterra, it has it's own set of "hardware & design issues" which render it IMO undesirable for "In the Woods" use. (regardless of it's firmware support) First, battery life is a serious consideration. Android (IMO) is the culprit/main reason people don't use their "smart-phones" as primary navigation where power is limited. (Montana only gives you a few hours of operation, whereas the Montana can be setup to operate for almost 20 hours on a charge!) The second is the screen technology. Monterra touch screen uses a different touch-screen technology, and you either need bare fingers, special gloves, or specially treated gloves for it to work.

Note: I'd give ALMOST anything for wifi & bluetooth communication between the unit and Basecamp to avoid tethering via USB. But I wouldn't make the trade based upon what I both "know" & need in the field. Besides, Basecamp still does not natively support data transfer via either wifi or bluetooth. (I'm sure it will soon though!) If Garmin wasn't missing a few IMPORTANT "track management features" on the Montana series firmware: Llike "displaying the assigned color within the track management lists" (for quick visual recognition), "archive all tracks" (instead of doing this "one by one"), basic sorting on proximity, name, color etc.... (and provide filtering based on similar criteria)... The Montera would be soooooo much better for "In the Woods" navigation! (The "smaller screen" Oregon 6xx series has many of these features, so why aren't they ported over to the $600+ Montana?)

One other thing plaguing "touch only" models like the Montana series: All these "touch screen' only models need insert/overwrite toggle added to their onscreen keyboard. They also need a "nudge feature" (left, right, up, and down arrows) added to the map menu at the bottom of the map display screens. It's very difficult (almost impossible) at times to navigate the map with a high level of precision without these "softkeys." (when selecting a map objects and/or placing the pin) ~ If you these are not issues, try editing or performing "precision navigation" with gloves on, in below freezing temperatures!!!!