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

Top Replies

Carmen_F over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member +1

There are a lot of things that don't work properly, not only that cut off text (use Garmin Express for the whole description). The rolling average of the actual pace doesn't work and the cadence and HR…

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peteholloway over 9 years ago

Splash screen

Thanks for a great data field. I've been using the cycling version for paddling for some time now and it work very well.

The only suggestion I have is that the splash screen at the start of the workout be optional. With the splash banner hiding the display, it's not possible to see if the HR monitor is working, which has happened to me on a few occasions.

F3b Software (Brian) over 9 years ago

I'm pretty sure there's no such option on the 235. The closest setting to this is an option to change the background of the default clock, which already comes set to black (and is on my watch).

For context, the backlight on the 235 is pretty crappy, but necessary when you're running in the dark (to see splits etc). The backlight looks MUCH nicer when the background is black with white text. Hence my interest in your field from the CIQ pictures (in addition to it being a nice collection of relevant data while running!).

Thanks.

I can add a configuration to switch the color. Garmin should add that feature though.

oiler_no11 over 9 years ago

IQ Error when customizing in Android

Add me to the list. Field works great out of the box, but when I attempt to change the pace period, I just get the IQ/exclamation mark screen. Changing it back does not resolve the issue - it needs to be uninstalled/reinstalled. So customization is not working.

Former Member over 9 years ago

I can add a configuration to switch the color. Garmin should add that feature though.

Wow very nice! Thanks so much for the quick update!

EnricoAprile over 9 years ago

Hello FBBBROWN,

I have a 235 and it would me nice if it was possible to:
- top-left field: possibility to customize the indicated pace (for example last 60 seconds, updated every 1 second)
- bottom-left: the avg pace of the whole performed run
- bottom-right: the numer of sats/DOP of the GPS/Glonass

Can you?
Maybe this is done yet, but I'm not sure.

Thanks a lot for your excellent app
- enrico

Former Member over 9 years ago

Another question: Is "ET" the elapsed (i.e. total) time or the timer? In the pic on first post of this thread it's labeled timer. But now seems to be elapsed time.

If it's elapsed time, is it possible to have an option to switch it to timer, so that it stops when you pause the run? Many of us pause our watch when we have to stop at lights, for example.

On the other hand, perhaps this is going to mess up your pace calculation ...?

F3b Software (Brian) over 9 years ago

Add me to the list. Field works great out of the box, but when I attempt to change the pace period, I just get the IQ/exclamation mark screen. Changing it back does not resolve the issue - it needs to be uninstalled/reinstalled. So customization is not working.

Ok thanks for the heads up, what watch did the error happen on? I own an Apple iPhone so testing that is impossible.
Also, could you check out the error log? It's located under /Garmin/apps/log, you will need to connect your watch a pc and navigate to the folder I mentioned.

F3b Software (Brian) over 9 years ago

Another question: Is "ET" the elapsed (i.e. total) time or the timer? In the pic on first post of this thread it's labeled timer. But now seems to be elapsed time.

If it's elapsed time, is it possible to have an option to switch it to timer, so that it stops when you pause the run? Many of us pause our watch when we have to stop at lights, for example.

On the other hand, perhaps this is going to mess up your pace calculation ...?

The timer field was always elapse, I changed the label to ET to save space, i.e. less clutter, easier to read and Is the same in my other datafields.
Also, That's what Garmin makes available as a timer.
Does not affect avg pace, The average pace is a Garmin provided data point, too.

Former Member over 9 years ago

The timer field was always elapse, I changed the label to ET to save space, i.e. less clutter, easier to read and Is the same in my other datafields.
Also, That's what Garmin makes available as a timer. The average pace is based off active 'on' time, also the avg pace is a Garmin provided data point, too.

OK thanks for the quick response.

Any chance to add an option to change it to timer? I'm guessing that's what many (most?) people use during their runs.

To add, Garmin Connect displays all your stats and graphs against the timer, not elapsed time. If you pause the watch at a traffic light for example, you'll see a dip in the pace (because you slowed then sped up), but not the minute or so you spent standing waiting.

Thanks again.

Former Member over 9 years ago

can't see the data field at all

Hi,
I just purchased the 235 and I downloaded Dozen Run Fields, together with another one on the IQ Store. I used the Mobile Connect on the phone to install, not the cable.
The thing is, can't see how to enable it anywhere. I do not have any "app" to click inside setting nor on the data field menu.
That's very weird especially considering that I used always MObile Connect to install successfully Widgets and Watch face.
Anyone had the same problem? I already tried twice to unstall and install again... Any suggestion?
Please help thanks!