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 8 years ago
    suggestion % ascend

    It's a really perfect aPP

    The only thing I miss its a field with % instant ascend (gradient of incline)
  • It's a really perfect aPP

    The only thing I miss its a field with % instant ascend (gradient of incline)


    I added % Grade in v3.7. The algorithm was already present for power estimate used in the Edge line.
  • Hi there! Firstly, I just wanted to say that this data field is probably the best I've tested - I'm using Dozen Cycle on an Edge 820 and everything is visible and logically laid out. Have tried others but they were too confusing and not easy to read when on the move.

    I decided to put it as my one and only field, but that's where I run into an issue - is there a way to exit apart from start/stop a ride? With the standard fields, it's possible to tap on the screen and get a Home button (overlaid at the bottom with Page left/right buttons). It's not a major issue as I just keep another page active for that. Just wondered if I was missing something?


    I'm not sure i understand the Edge functionality, but send an email to show a picture or a video.
  • One thing that I find slightly annoying with all the Dozen fields: The splash screen. I quite often play around with the settings, check whether cadence (bike sensor) is shown correctly etc. and when I use Dozen Cycle I always have to start an activity to do so. That triggers all sorts of things (like starting a live track session and emailing my emergency contacts and if I forget to not save the activity it will sync to Strava and Runkeeper).

    I understand that you want - and deserve very rightfully so - recognition for your excellent work (kudos for enabling power calculations on the 735XT, can't wait to try this out, saves me another ConnectIQ field) but could you make the splash screen disappear after a given amount of time?


    Gotcha! I've added a configuration selection to not show the splash in the DozenRun and DozenCycle is next.
  • Does pace come from footpod?

    Just a short question:
    If pace source is set to "always from footpod" in the garmin settings - does your pace field then also take footpod pace as source? I ask because I used some other data fields for 5s-average-pace and they needed to update their apps to have the footpod as data source if set to always.
    Thx for clarification!
    Great data field - I really love it!!
  • Just a short question:
    If pace source is set to "always from footpod" in the garmin settings - does your pace field then also take footpod pace as source? I ask because I used some other data fields for 5s-average-pace and they needed to update their apps to have the footpod as data source if set to always.
    Thx for clarification!
    Great data field - I really love it!!


    All Data fields only grab the current speed from the watch data object info.currentspeed, so if you have your source as foot pod then that's the watch data available.
  • Gotcha! I've added a configuration selection to not show the splash in the DozenRun and DozenCycle is next.


    Thank you so much - perfect!
  • Hi there,
    I tried that and although the screen starts for a few seconds it quickly enters IQ! state.

    The log shows similar entries to last time and the IQ! appears about 2 seconds after starting the activity.
    I have more screen shots if you would like them.
    Many thanks


    I have the same problem on my F3HR - after instllation (and 4x restart) i still see IQ logo only.
    Try to move Datafield form Screen1 to Screen , but that doesn't help :(

    Update:
    When I start moving, IQ symbol disapears, and Datafield works perfectly.
    Thanks z lot.
  • Does the data screen reduce battery life when using it? I was thinking of trying this one for my 735xt and wanted to check.
  • Does the data screen reduce battery life when using it? I was thinking of trying this one for my 735xt and wanted to check.


    Personally, i dont think does but the best i can say is give it a try.