Data Field: Dozen Run Fields

Dozen Run, Swim, Paddle and Cycle Data Fields
After others are forcing you to pay for these applications, so I decided to make a great data field(s) and then keep them free. I'm a Software engineer, sponsored runner and run coach, I combined my engineering and running knowledge to bring you these streamline applications.

I put thousands of hours of bench and field testing these simple applications. So, consider a small donation.
Small donations (help keep my effort going) paypal.me/fbbbrown

Install Instructions:
This Data field needs to be added to the (specific) app within your watch to view.

This is a data field not an application and needs to be added to a single data screen within an application.
a.) Goto settings,apps,run,data screen,screen 1
b.)Set Layout to 1 Field
c.) Set Field 1 to ConnectIQ Fields, DozenRun
d.) run happy!

INSTALL ISSUES:
-"!" Issue: If you receive a "!", completely uninstall, reboot and then reinstall. The Setting file changed and the automated Garmin install is not replacing the setting file.
-Download Issue: if you have the "App requires an update before install", hard reboot your watch TWICE and install again.
-TIMER Issue: If you update/install and you see the TIMER and don't see the Dozen data field.
--The data field update or install may require a restart of watch.
--Or the data field needs added to the built-in application, again.

These are becoming a Data Field Suite, where all field are similar making it easier to read while in an activity.

The Dozen fields are intended for training, the data field works fine for speed work, track or races, but readability in these conditions maybe tougher.




IMPORTANT: If you have a Question, recommendation or problem.
Please provide as much as possible (for example the following):


1.) Watch type, Watch firmware version and ConnectIQ version.
2. programmed from Garmin Connect (phone type) or Garmin Express
3.) Which data field
4.) description of issue
5.) if its a "!" error include the error log from your watch. Connect your watch to a PC using USB cable. The error log is located x:\GARMIN\APPS\LOGS. copy the listing and paste in the post.


Layout Dozen Run Datafield fenix3
Cad|HR
Pace|Distance
Battery meter
Avg Pace| (bluetooth) Timer
Calories|Time|Elevation
GPS

Layout Dozen Run Datafield FR 230/235/630
Cad|HR
Pace|Distance
Battery meter
Avg Pace| (bluetooth) Timer
Elevation|Time|Calories
GPS

Layout Dozen Run Datafield FR 920XT
Pace|Timer
Battery meter
Avg Pace|HR| (bluetooth) Distance
Cad |Time|Elevation
GPS

Layout Dozen Cycle Datafield
Cad|HR
Speed|Distance
Battery meter
Avg Pace| (bluetooth) Timer
Calories|Time|Elevation
GPS

Layout Dozen Swim data field
Laps | SWOLF
Pace| Distance
Battery meter
Average Pace | (bluetooth) Timer
Calories| TIME | Stroke Type
GPS

Layout Dozen Paddle Datafield
AHR|HR
Speed|Avg SPD
Battery meter
Timer| Distance(bluetooth)
Cad|Time|AVG CAD (stroke distance)
GPS

Description for all fields
--All watch types are support for all data fields. Coded simple to keep bugs at minimum.
-Race Prediction completely configurable for any distance. Distance is entered in meters. Enter 1%-2% longer distance to adjust for normal GPS error and better race prediction.
-Cadence either from watch, footpod or crank cadence. Color coded to provide instant readability
-Heart Rate field is configurable to several methods: calculation (default), manual entered max HR, or individual zones Color coded to provide instant readability
-Pace/Speed is a rolling average to give a smooth reading configurable from 1 second to 120 seconds (Metric or statute by user setting)
-Distance is the total distance for the activity (Metric or statute by user setting)
-Timer is the actual time of the active time. Not Elapsed time.
- Battery meter uses the entire screen for reliability and acts as a divide to help focus one the upper fields.
-Avg Pace\Speed is a Garmin's provided datafield. (Metric or statute by user setting)
-Calories is the activity calories.
-Elevation based on Garmin's values. (Metric or statute by user setting)
-Time of day either in 12hr or 24 hour (based on user setting)
-(Fenix3/920)Auto background color Black or White background based on app settings
-(230/235) Configurable background color Black or White background (user configuration)
-GPS uses same indicator as iPhone for GPS signal. 5=full, 4=usable, 3=poor, 2=unused, 1= last location & 0 = no GPS
-Blue Tooth connectivity is shown as a blue "B"
-Paddle Stroke distance is a calculated by actual speed / cadence. Displayed in Meters/Feet.


#runhappy
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    Well, installation is just straight forward I guess.
    This is a Connect IQ Data Field. It's not a separate app. You will have to set it up as a Data Screen in your regular Run/Bike app.

    Setup is done in Carmin Connect Mobile.
    Go to More (bottom right) -> Garmin Devices -> [Your Device] -> Connect IQ apps -> Data Fields -> Dozen Run/Bike -> Settings.

    To Use it you go to Settings on your watch -> [App where you want to use it] -> Data Screens -> [Desired Screen]:
    Layout: 1 Field
    Field 1: Choose Connect IQ -> Dozen Run/Bike

    If you've done this and still have problems you should start with rebooting the watch. Long press on Light button and then choose Power Off. After a few seconds you press again to Start up.


    Many thanks Robert, much appreciated
  • I'm not normally completely useless but I have no idea how to use this on my 630? I have looked on the Garmin support and manual and I can't see how to install data field apps and it doesn't show up on my iq apps section on my watcheither? It does say that it's downloaded and installed though in my app management section on connect. Help!!


    You need to be logged in with your account on either Garmin Connect or Garmin Connect Mobile.
    Then you go to Connect IQ Store, choose your app/data field/ widget and click "Download" or whatever it says in English or your language.
    If you have several devices you might have to choose which one it's supposed to be installed on.
    Then you sync your device and BOOM!
    You should be done. :)
  • I'm not normally completely useless but I have no idea how to use this on my 630? I have looked on the Garmin support and manual and I can't see how to install data field apps and it doesn't show up on my iq apps section on my watcheither? It does say that it's downloaded and installed though in my app management section on connect. Help!!


    James another user answered this thank Robert!
    Well, installation is just straight forward I guess.
    This is a Connect IQ Data Field. It's not a separate app. You will have to set it up as a Data Screen in your regular Run/Bike app.

    Setup is done in Carmin Connect Mobile.
    Go to More (bottom right) -> Garmin Devices -> [Your Device] -> Connect IQ apps -> Data Fields -> Dozen Run/Bike -> Settings.

    To Use it you go to Settings on your watch -> [App where you want to use it] -> Data Screens -> [Desired Screen]:
    Layout: 1 Field
    Field 1: Choose Connect IQ -> Dozen Run/Bike

    If you've done this and still have problems you should start with rebooting the watch. Long press on Light button and then choose Power Off. After a few seconds you press again to Start up.


    I noticed while developing with new compiler 1.2.2, that I had to uninstall datafield in Garmin express then reinstall. My dozen field datafield was not the only one I had to do this with.
  • So what's the status now regarding fw6.52b and CIQ1.2.2?
    Is Run/Bike working well with that software?

    I ran 11 miles 80 minutes today it was ok. I didn't bike today but drove testing the bike datafield no issues. No drop out either
    Using the 6.52 and display 3.01
    I used the app on my bike rode on fenix 3 with sw 6.50. The app seemed ok but after some time I noticed the current speed was 0.0kmh, even though the dostance was increasing
    .
    I did not experience this but will check again. When I go out later
  • Got things going

    Great, thanks for the help, got it going, wasn't familiar with how you do things with the watch.

    By any chance can you suggest an app that will allow me to mark a series of waypoints as I run. When ever I would press a button the elapsed time and distance would be recorded?
  • Great, thanks for the help, got it going, wasn't familiar with how you do things with the watch.

    By any chance can you suggest an app that will allow me to mark a series of waypoints as I run. When ever I would press a button the elapsed time and distance would be recorded?


    If you use Hot Keys you should be able to save a location while using any app at any time.
    Settings -> System -> Hot Keys
    But if you're talking about making a route/course with navigation waypoints I think you first have to store the course and then use another tool to make the waypoints.
    Anyways, this is not the place to ask more about this.
    Search the forum.
  • IQ! icon instead the data

    Hi All,

    Just installed it on my 235. After the configuration i'm getting IQ! icon instead the data. Please advice.



    Thanks,
    Alexei.
  • Hi All,

    Just installed it on my 235. After the configuration i'm getting IQ! icon instead the data. Please advice.



    Thanks,
    Alexei.

    Make sure your using the current firmware with your watch. Also check your installed ConnectIQ version in >Settings>About. Please report back this information. Also if 1.3.2 causes and "!" please copy and paste the error log. Its available when you connect your watch to a PC. the log is located in the folder garmin\apps\log. Please note I don't own this watch so I cannot do an actual test on the target hardware. The software is tested on a Fenix3, thus there is likely differences. I will do my best to make it right.

    Likely a out of memory error I will make an adjustment by reverting to 1.2.0. The simulator and actual are not equal in this compiler version 1.2.2.
  • Make sure your using the current firmware with your watch. Also check your installed ConnectIQ version in >Settings>About. Please report back this information. Also if 1.3.2 causes and "!" please copy and paste the error log. Its available when you connect your watch to a PC. the log is located in the folder garmin\apps\log. Please note I don't own this watch so I cannot do an actual test on the target hardware. The software is tested on a Fenix3, thus there is likely differences. I will do my best to make it right.

    Likely a out of memory error I will make an adjustment by reverting to 1.2.0. The simulator and actual are not equal in this compiler version 1.2.2.


    1.3.2 just worked fine for me. Thanks!

    Alexei.
  • Nice app
    One of the few apps that make use of the colors.
    Using with 920XT (FW6.21), no problems

    Some suggestions:
    * I would like to have the CAD/HR slightly larger, a little hard to read now
    * Instead of Avg Pace, I would like to have last km pace (lap pace is OK too)
    * I thought that the app was broken after installation, it would be good with a better "idle" screen
    * Battery bar not described, I hoped it would be pace indication. A simple color dot should be sufficient
    * I would prefer to maximize display, not have explanation of PACE etc
    * Pace could have "indication" in color: Reddish when faster than recent average, blueish if slower