Edge 530/830/1030 Plus Map Enhancement Update

With the release of software updates for the Edge 530/830/1030 Plus in June 2021, several navigation enhancements have been made to improve the user experience when using a unit to navigate.  This includes:

Faster Route Calculation Times

The algorithm that is used to calculate routes has been changed to speed up calculation times.  Also, previously calculated routes are cached on the device allowing for very quick calculation times the next time the route is ridden. 


Directional Arrows While Navigating

Directional arrows have been added while navigating to improve a rider’s understanding and the visibility of their chosen route. This is particularly helpful for a route that crosses over itself or for sections of a route that repeat on a course.

Screenshot examples of Edge x30 devices showing directional arrows


Improved Map Themes

Map themes have been improved to provide options for a cleaner look as well as to provide an increase in contrast and visibility under all light conditions.  Users can choose from three different themes:

High Contrast

This new theme is the default theme for road activity profiles. Rideable roads and trails have been emphasized with high contrast dark colors. 

MTB

This existing theme is the default for the MTB activity profile and emphasizes trails.  Roads will appear in a lighter color. 

Classic

The classic setting will display the previous look and feel that High Contract took over. 


Popularity Heatmap Layer

This new map layer adds contrast to the map highlighting popular roads/trails ridden by other riders.  How this layer looks will change and depend on the map theme you've chosen. To take advantage of this new feature your device will need to be running Cycle Map version 2021.10 or newer.  Use Garmin Express from a personal computer to install the latest maps and software. Popularity data is updated with each update release of the Garmin Cycle Map. 

You can enable/disable this feature from the Controls widget or by following these steps.

  1.  From the home screen access the Main Menu.

  2. Select Activity Profiles.

  3. Select the activity profile you want to adjust.

  4. Select Navigation.

  5. Select Map.

  6. Toggle Popularity Map On/Off.


High Contrast

Most popular roads and trails will be highlighted as black lines.  As a road or trail declines in popularity, they will be displayed progressively lighter shades of gray. There are four classification shades in total. This option is enabled by default.

NOTE: The image on the left shows the popularity heatmap layer ON while the right image is OFF:

 Screenshot of Edge x30 popularity theme for high contrast


MTB

In MTB theme, most popular roads or trails will be displayed in varying shades of purple, from very dark purple to light purple. There are four classification shades in total. This option is disabled by default. 

NOTE: The image on the left shows the popularity heatmap layer ON while the right image is OFF:

 Screenshot of Edge x30 popularity theme for MTB


Classic

In Classic theme, most popular roads or trails will be displayed in varying shades of purple, from very dark purple to light purple. There are four classification shades in total.  This option is disabled by default. 

NOTE: The image on the left shows the popularity heatmap layer ON while the right image is OFF:

Screenshot of Edge x30 popularity theme for classic


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