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
  • 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


    I create a beta field for the 920xt but at the time of me writing it's still in preview mode. So I'm not sure how it was downloaded to your watch.
    If you do have a version I've looked into pace indicator showing slower/faster than avg pace.
    As for the battery it's a divide so your eyes focus above, thus the most important fields are above it.
    The pace by distance has been asked before, but as a racer myself the auto lap does a better job of that indication.
  • 1.3.2 just worked fine for me. Thanks!

    Alexei.

    Glad I got it resolved, The 1.2.2 SDK is given a lot of grief to the iq developers.
  • I create a beta field for the 920xt but at the time of me writing it's still in preview mode. So I'm not sure how it was downloaded to your watch.
    If you do have a version I've looked into pace indicator showing slower/faster than avg pace.
    As for the battery it's a divide so your eyes focus above, thus the most important fields are above it.
    The pace by distance has been asked before, but as a racer myself the auto lap does a better job of that indication.


    Ahh your using a 230/630 version in day check back I created this datafield for the 920. The 230/630 version doesn't fit your screen correctly. I used my sons help while creating. He's a 4:30 miler as a freshman 9th grader. So his opinions are usually right on for something simple like this data field.
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    A swimmers field...?

    Hello,

    I really like your run and bike field - even the simple stuff, like having the clock at the bottom so it's not covered up by the Garmin screen whilst you're on the start line!

    Have you thought about doing similar ones for swimming - both indoor pool, and open water?

    It would be great to train and partake in tri-sports with the same data layout on all events - I think it's important to have the same info in the same place on the screens.

    Could I suggest:
    - identical: time, GPS, and battery,
    - identical: distance and duration
    - swap Cadence for SWOLF?
    - keep total distance
    - and swap (something?) to allow laps for indoor work (whilst retaining distance).

    Happy to help in any way, bouncing ideas around, or testing if possible.

    Many thanks.

    Matt.
  • Hello,

    I really like your run and bike field - even the simple stuff, like having the clock at the bottom so it's not covered up by the Garmin screen whilst you're on the start line!

    Have you thought about doing similar ones for swimming - both indoor pool, and open water?

    It would be great to train and partake in tri-sports with the same data layout on all events - I think it's important to have the same info in the same place on the screens.

    Could I suggest:
    - identical: time, GPS, and battery,
    - identical: distance and duration
    - swap Cadence for SWOLF?
    - keep total distance
    - and swap (something?) to allow laps for indoor work (whilst retaining distance).

    Happy to help in any way, bouncing ideas around, or testing if possible.

    Many thanks.

    Matt.


    Matt,
    I can put something together. what type of watch do you have? I'll create that datafield first.
    I could use the HR field for laps. Also since the system lap functions are not available to the IQ software API, i could create an input for the pool length and count laps based on distance.
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    i cant find the app into the watch

    i cant find the app into the watch, where has it been instaled?
  • Used the latest version today on my FR235 and it worked well but I do find the HR value a bit difficult to read. I wonder if it couldn't be placed in the spot currently used by the TOD ? In any case, thanks for a very useful datafield!
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    Quick help needed

    Hi there,

    Sorry for a somewhat basic question but I only got my fenix3 yesterday and hence I am still figuring out how things work.

    Once dowloaded to the watch where do I actually select this layout

    Many thanks

    - A
  • Hi there,

    Sorry for a somewhat basic question but I only got my fenix3 yesterday and hence I am still figuring out how things work.

    Once dowloaded to the watch where do I actually select this layout

    Many thanks

    - A


    i cant find the app into the watch, where has it been instaled?


    It's already been answered.
    Read the thread.
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 9 years ago
    CAD not captured

    Any idea why CAD shows up blank? No data is captured but if I use the generic Garmin run app CAD shows up? I have a FR235. Thanks for a really useful app!