DEM Mapping?

This may be a question that only Heath or Nate can answer. In a recent Map update, I noticed that we received a rather large update which also reduced the available memory. During my research to figure out why, I noticed that 3 new files were in the Descent that are the same as the 5+ series:

DEM (Digital Elevation Mapping)-

gmapdem.gma, gmapdem.img & gmapdem.sum with the size being 2.2gb (roughly). Does this mean with a future update, that we’re going to get the DEM Mapping feature?

I took out a Mk1 that I had here at the store and went into the files to confirm that this was not apart of the original maps included on the Mk1.

0 mguaylam over 5 years ago

Garmin added cycling map for Central America (Open Street Map) along with the original North America. Is it what you are talking about? The new map addition take quite a lot of space; had to remove some TOPO from northern Canada to make some space.

0 Garmin-Nate over 5 years ago

The new DEM maps that appeared with the Map update are not the same as the DEM maps on the fenix 5 plus series. These maps do not add any additional features to the Descent. They are used to provide elevation mapping information to the Cycle Maps.

0 3438906 over 4 years ago in reply to Garmin-Nate

I know this is an old thread, but what is the reason for excluding the Descent from DEM elevation corrections?