I'm trying to load some .gpx routes that show properlly in mapsource, when on the unit the routes only show "as crow flies" route. I've made sure everything is updated, but when sending to gps the route gets recalculated somehow and only shows straight lines between waypoints. I'm using topo on the mapsource and E-trex unit, do I need regular highway nav software to make the routing work correctly. Anyone know what I'm missing?
E-trex vista hcx/mapsource help
Started by Onederer, May 16 2009 01:45 PM
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Posted 16 May 2009 - 01:45 PM
I'm trying to load some .gpx routes that show properlly in mapsource, when on the unit the routes only show "as crow flies" route. I've made sure everything is updated, but when sending to gps the route gets recalculated somehow and only shows straight lines between waypoints. I'm using topo on the mapsource and E-trex unit, do I need regular highway nav software to make the routing work correctly. Anyone know what I'm missing?
Posted 16 May 2009 - 03:38 PM
Don't quote me on this, but I thought topo didn't autoroute? You might need the CityNavigator maps.
Posted 16 May 2009 - 04:05 PM
If you're trying to route by roads you have to buy City Navigator NT. Topo won't do it.
Posted 16 May 2009 - 04:54 PM
The others are correct Topo won't auto route nor follow roads ect... its the limitation of that model of GPS (I have the same)
Posted 16 May 2009 - 05:21 PM
It's actually a limitation of the mapset, not the GPS. That GPS is capable of auto-routing on roads with City Navigator.
