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any way to mange screen & data fields with the app or computer?

v3nt
over 4 years ago

Is there any way to mange the screens of the Garmin Edge without using the device? ie The App, Garmin connect, desktop app or even editing config files (when its connected to a computer)?

I'm finding it really tedious to manage all my screens and data fields for the indoor/outdoor profiles. Quite often editing the wrong screen or not remembering what position it is in.

I use the device a lot for indoor training and outdoor at the weekend.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    The only way to manage the screens is on the device itself.  Surely once you have set them up how you want them you won't have to change them again?

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Wongataa

    not really esp if you use it on watt bikes and new sensors etc. The default setup is pretty basic.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to v3nt

    I suggest making different profiles.

    one for your watt bike, one for outside, etc.

    all you have to do then is simply switch profiles.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Gary+Bray

    Totally agree with setting different profiles to avoid having to make changes each time you ride. I'm pretty sure there is a Indoor profile already installed on the 530 by default. 

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to mcalista

    By default there are Indoor, Road, and MTB profiles.  These can be modified and you can create your own profiles.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to v3nt

    You need a profile for each type of bike/activity.  Then you just use the right profile for what you are doing and the screens will all be how you want them for that activity once you have set them up.  Sensors are not linked to profiles.  They all go into one sensor pool and the device will use whichever sensors are active at the time of the activity.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    I agree with all the answers here, however I myself have been wishing for a less cumbersome way as well.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Wongataa

    thanks - already understand and use indoor / outdoor profiles. Each has 8 to 12 screens with 6 to 12 fields each so just trying to find an easier way to manage them. And create 2 more indoor ones (smart trainer, rollers, Wattbike).

    Even editing 1 field is tedious as you only have up and down.

    It would be great if this could be done quickly from an app or god forbid the Garmin connect app.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to v3nt

    You can adjust the number of screens in the profiles.  You can have only one if you wish.  This is true of the data fields too.  You can have a minimum of one per screen.  It is a bit tedious setting them up but once you are happy you don't have to touch them again.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Wongataa

    Pro Tip - write out the fields you think you're interested on a piece of paper and cut the fields out - arrange the paper cutouts to the arrangement u want. Then design the screen accordingly. 

    Once you settle on a particular design there's really no reason to change it....it should have everything you need in the profile.