Max # CIQ Fields?

On my Garmin Edge 520, it seems I can only run a max of *4* custom data fields. Even if say 2 are on one screen and 2 are on another screen. They do allow all 4 (max number) on a single screen.The data fields are only executing when the screen is active. So I would think Garmin should allow the limit (4) on a per screen basis.

My question is... does the Garmin 820 allow for more than 4?

Thanks!

jim_m_58 over 8 years ago

It's all about the memory. Some devices only allow 2 per activity (same screen or different screens), and on the Oregon, it allows 10 (the most I've seen). Not sure about the 820, but I think it's like the 520.

As far as "running", with a complex DF, onUpdate() is called every second but only when the DF is visible, while compute() is called every second if it's visible or not. In a simple DF, compute() is called every second, visible or not.