Routes Created in BaseCamp™ Appear Different on an Outdoor Handheld

BaseCamp™ software can be used to create routes that can then be loaded to outdoor devices. If certain parameters are set differently on the device than in BaseCamp™, the route may recalculate using the device parameters.

To reduce changes in routes, confirm the following: 

• BaseCamp™ and device software are up to date: 
  • To update BaseCamp™ software, click the following link: http://www.garmin.com/shop/downloads/baseCamp™
  • For help updating the device, see Related
• Route is created in BaseCamp™ program using the same map that is loaded to the device.
• Routing activity profile in BaseCamp™ matches that on the device. Update your device to insure all profiles are up to date. Some devices do not support profiles found in BaseCamp™.
• Avoidances on device match avoidances set in BaseCamp™.
• Set "Off Route Recalculation"  to "Prompted". To do this, complete the following steps:
  1. Select Setup
  2. Select Routing
  3. Select Off Route Recalculation
  4. Select Prompted

Utilizing the above suggestions will help reduce changes made to routes when loaded to the device.