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An easy way to use full map display for area not the current location?

jlg2
1 month ago

Am I wrong that there is no easy way to use the map display for other than the current location?

When I go to some other location using waypoints or message coordinates or recorded tracks, etc., my 67i uses about 20% of the already tiny display for information useful only to someone who wanted use the 67i to navigate to that location. That's never my reason.  Not only is display space wasted, the bad assumption about my intention also makes it all to easy to accidentally activate navigation processes that I then have to waste time aborting.

I realize it is technically possible to use the cursor to scroll from my current location to the location I want to investigate, but that's not a practical alternative.  The location is usually far enough away that it is impractical to find it by scrolling, and when found, it will be lost as soon as I switch to a new screen.

I don't think there is a convenient way to avoid the unwanted assumption that maps are only used to navigate to points.  But there are lots of configuration options with consequences I don't understand.  So maybe there is a way to do it.  Hope springs eternal.

  • 0 1 month ago

    I'm not sure what is taking up space on your map. What do you mean by "go to some other location"? I would GUESS that you have actually started navigating. And that what you are seeing is whatever dashboard you have set up. But I am just guessing...

  • 0 1 month ago in reply to twolpert

    Good question twolpert.  I'd like to see something like this without the crossed-out information.  

  • 0 30 days ago

    Press down on the directional button and you get a full screen map the you can pan and zoom in and out.

  • 0 29 days ago in reply to JungleJim

    Thanks, JungleJim, for the suggestion.  You are correct.  But that is not a great alternative for reasons explained in my original post.

  • +1 29 days ago

    The absence of a post here revealing the existence I asked about indicates there is no such option that allows easy use of the maps display to investigate areas other than the device's current location is a good indication that no such option exists.  That's what I expected.  It's still possible to use the maps display for that purpose.  It's just not as easy as I hoped it might be.

  • 0 29 days ago in reply to jlg2

    Not sure what you’re exactly looking for then?

    The feature I explained is how the device works, so nothing much to do about it.

    You open a waypoint, switch to map view, press down to get a view without to Go button on the bottom and where you can pan around and zoom in and out. You can move the cursor around to get info on map features. This works not only for waypoints but basically for anything that will show a map view. 

    Imho no risk of accidental navigation because you can easily move away from the map view pressing quit several times.

  • 0 29 days ago in reply to jlg2

    In order to "pan" long distances, first zoom out - maybe way out if the point is far away. Pan. Zoom in as far as necessary to see what you want to see. This can be a bit tricky since zooming is somehow based on map center - so it may be difficult to get exactly where you want to go.

    Edited to add: Even in this view, you will see the white bar at the top. This gives you information about the "item" under the pointer. For example, waypoint, road, POI, or whatever. If there is "nothing"  under the pointer, you will see the coordinates. In all cases, it will also include the distance and bearing relative to your current location.

  • 0 29 days ago in reply to twolpert

    Right, twolpert.  And it might help you zoom in on what you want if you create a waypoint there beforehand.  The main problem is that after you go through all that to get to the point and then check another screen, you have to go all through that again.  I think it's easier just to use the Find option and accept the inconveniences that result from the device's wrong assumption that you must want to go there.

  • 0 29 days ago in reply to jlg2

    In your screen shot, you are "starting navigation". The bar at the top shows the target waypoint, distance from your current location, and bearing. The "Go" button at the bottom initiates navigation. Unfortunately for your use case, this IS what you get no matter how you "view the waypoint on the map" - Find button, Waypoint Manager, or whatever.

    Do note that you can use the -/+ buttons to zoom out and in while on this view. By zooming out, you can see "more of the general area", but in less detail.

  • 0 29 days ago in reply to jlg2

    Yes, Find is probably the easiest way to get there. My recollection was that the map stayed in pan mode when you switched away and then switched back. If it was ever true, it no long seems to be the case.