Qmapshack review pro#
Qmapshack review Offline#

This conversion could also be accomplished with the Linux version of GPSBabel. I do place numerous named shaping points to provide re-entry points to the route if I choose to wander along the way.Īs a backup, I still usually load the route into Basecamp to create a track which I can use to verify that the 590 has not surprised me (again) with a recalculation while I am following the route. I've not yet had a problem with the route veering off the road using this method even though the maps are different. gpx and Garmin's extended formats with a text editor and you will see hundreds more points which force the route to the correct path. gpx extension but it is much larger, because it includes Garmin's extensions to the format. Is there an option anyone can think of that will actually plan routes like this?Ĭlick to expand.Using my 590 with Furkot, I select the 'Garmin route GPX (use with newer Garmin devices)' option, right-click the Export button and select 'Save link as.' to save to the SD card on the gps.

Qmapshack review Offline#

I've played around with GPSies and FURKOT online a bit, but I'd prefer offline functionality too if possible. And I've yet to find an alternative that has the same functionality to do what I'm looking for. But my other, newer laptop runs Linux (and the macbook is falling apart). Now I could continue to use Basecamp on the Mac, plan my route, export to GPX and then upload into Locus. Basecamp is good for this, especially with a huge number of waypoints. I often drag my routes around to add or subtract different bonus waypoints to try and come up with an optimal route. It's far easier to do this on a computer. So you end up planning out possible routes, figuring out mileage, bonus points, etc. This year there were about 125 possible locations. How it works, is the night before the rally, you get a flash drive with all the possible bonus locations (in GPX format) and are sent off to plan your route for the rally that starts the next day. I used to do a lot of LD Rallies, like the Team Strange Minnesota 1000. I'm going to try it out on a trip up to the cabin this weekend (not on the bike - can't tow a boat with a motorcycle).īut here's the situation I'm struggling with and trying to find an alternative to Basecamp.

Qmapshack review pro#

So I've downloaded Locus Pro and Sygic and played around with them both a bit. Why not see if I can wean myself off of Garmin? I already have a rugged phone (Blackview 8000). Reading all the threads about using rugged phones as GPS units got me to thinking. It's getting long in the tooth, and I dislike Basecamp in general (I run it on a Mac). Forgive me if this has been discussed, but I've been searching for a long time, and I haven't found an answer.