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Does anyone know of a easy-to-use alternative to BaseCamp that will download to a Garmin GPS (350LM in my case)? I've found BaseCamp to be difficult to the point of being almost 'counter' intuitive. My practice so far has been to plan all of my trips on Google Maps because it is so easy, and then take hours to duplicate the same in BaseCamp.
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The problem is you can't download a Google route to a Garmin without other assist programs (I have an Apple, not PC), which leaves BaseCamp as the only alternative. I've read that older Garmin route programs are easier to use, but if available from Garmin, are no longer supported. I regularly lead multi day rides for 6-8 other guys, and sure would like to make route planning easier. Any suggestions that are Apple computer friendly would be appreciated! - 12/21/14 04:26 PM Re: Easy alternative to BaseCamp that downloads to Garmin? Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,893 Member Member Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,893. Garmin Basecamp does seem to be developed from the programmers point of view rather than the users.
It has a lot of features, many of which may be unnecessary for street riders. Have you used GPSVisualizer? It will take a Google Maps KML/KMZ file and convert it to a GPX that can be transferred directly into a GPS via the SD card or uploaded using the Send to Device feature in Basecamp. MapSource, Basecamp's predecessor, is no longer supported and is not Apple compatible.
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For off road use there are a few programs like Rally Navigator that use Google Earth to create roll charts and GPX files. Morning Michael B If you want your routes to follow the exact route you pre-planned then Base Camp is still the best bet. Unless your GPS can handle tracks then you will more than likely get some errors when you try to input a route made on another map set that doesn't EXACTLY match the mapping in your GPS.
The older Map Source program was easier for some to use but even that can give your routing errors with the newer NT mapping. Base Camp is not that difficult to use, different yes, but difficult no. What problems are you having with Base Camp? Do you have the latest version of Base Camp? Thanks for the quick answers guys! DR, the biggest problem I have with BaseCamp is that the magenta routing line it creates never follows my entered waypoints.
I enter a starting waypoint, designating it as such. I enter more waypoints in consecutive order for backroads I want to travel (not many interstates, which I preference out). Finally I enter an ending waypoint, designating it as such. I then let BaseCamp create the magenta route line. The PROBLEM: The line never matches the waypoints, and I have to spend an hour or more dragging and dropping the magenta line to force it to conform with my programmed waypoints, multiple times on many waypoints. Too often I have had to start over again. Also, for simplicity's sake, I do each day of my trips separately.
I've manipulated every preference selection to avoid this problem, all to no effect. DR, if you can tell me how to make the magenta line conform with my input waypoints the first time, that would go a long way in solving my problem with BaseCamp!! Preferably step by step on PM if necessary, but I'd bet there are a lot of other guys out there anxious for the same information. I can see the value of BaseCamp.just getting a good product out easily is a pain! Thanks all - 12/21/14 07:50 PM Re: Easy alternative to BaseCamp that downloads to Garmin? Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 103 Member Member Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 103. Afternoon Michael Ahha, very easy solution (I think) assuming the Mac version of Base Camp functions like the PC version- First thing- make sure you have all the routing buttons turned on under (View), then, (ToolBars) Then get the map position situated so your are on the map area that you want to make a route.
Then Click on the (3-box) (New Route) button (that should give you a pencil). Now (left) click on your starting point on the map (you should then have a line coming off the pencil). Now just Left Click at points along the route you intend to make (not too close) so maybe after (or at) each turn, or at places you need to drastically change direction. That should allow the route to follow YOUR path & go where you need it to. (very quick & fluid) If by chance the line doesn't follow the road that you want then just click on (EDIT) (top of page) then click (Undo). That will undo the line (route) back to last via point.
If something needs to be moved or changed just go back & use the (Insert) or (Move Point) tool. Added: you can then highlight the route in the L/H box & re-name it anything your want. So simple even a Caveman can do it.