Initially Posted by BernieEcht

There is no such thing as a want for growth of BaseCamp. It really works simply high-quality for what it’s meant. In Home windows or Apple.
The very best directions on tips on how to use BaseCamp for both Home windows or Apple are on the Ed Conde’s web site: NewEnglandRiders.org.
https://www.newenglandriders.org/class/gps/
He and his associates have written PDF’s with a number of display screen pictures that may be downloaded at no cost. This PDF’s cowl every part you want to know on tips on how to use BaseCamp and on tips on how to switch the routes you create to your Garmin GPS unit. Or tips on how to switch GPX routes to your Garmin GPS unit.
One other very invaluable supply for Garmin GPS and Garmin BaseCamp directions and a spot to get assist with technical questions is Garmin is “zumouserforums.co.uk
https://www.zumouserforums.co.uk/vie…daa89533be013b

PS: Routes and Tracks created in BaseCamp work simply high-quality for the brand new TFT items and the BMW Related App on the newer BMW Bikes. No Garmin GPS required.

Sure, Basecamp is ok when you take the time to be taught it. And Ed Conde’s tutorials are a number of the greatest I’ve discovered. Basecamp would not assist instantly the newer zumo XT2 however the gpx recordsdata it produces work simply high-quality with it. There are some quirks that you just want to pay attention to. I’ve it operating on a small 2 in 1 laptop computer that matches in my panniers.

I can not say the identical of the opposite apps Garmin produces.
Discover app is ok as a route/tracks supervisor however horrible as a route growth instrument. Discover net is even worse. Discover works with the zumo XT by the Drive app. Why circuitously? Discover and Drive run on Android or iOS.
The most recent zumo XT2 makes use of the Tread app. Why not Discover or Basecamp? Who is aware of!

Third social gathering apps supposedly work high-quality with our Garmin gps. I’ve tried a few of them however have not discovered one that’s 100% passable. By app I imply both an precise Android app or an online primarily based app. And opposite to Basecamp, to get full use of their functionalities you should purchase or subscribe a yearly charge.
The issue is nearly all the time the identical. The apps attempt to emulate what Garmin does. Garmin has its personal algorithms and maps. They (third events) use one thing totally different and attempt to make it work. Basecamp works as a result of it makes use of the maps in your Garmin gps. Generally they (third events) get it proper, however usually instances they do not.
If that works for you, high-quality. It would not work for me. I, will stick with Basecamp.