Creating Detailed Routes for the zūmo XT in BaseCamp

The BaseCamp™ software can be used to create a detailed route that the Garmin Explore™ app will navigate. This article will guide you through the steps. 

First, Create a Track in BaseCamp and Convert it to a Route with the Steps Below:

1. Open BaseCamp 
2. Select a location for the saved track
   • Windows Instructions
   • Mac Instructions
3. Select Tools
4. Select Track
   Note: The cursor will now appear as a pencil when hovering over the map.
5. Use the pencil to:

   • To create a straight line between points: click a point on the map, then move the cursor and click another point.

   • To draw a track with curves: left-click on your mouse on the map and drag the cursor along the path you would like to take.

6. Repeat step 5 to add to the track
7. Right-click to save the track. The track will now appear as a gray line on the map.
   TIP: You can also press Esc on your keyboard to save the track.

Once the track is saved, convert the track into a route by selecting the appropriate link below for your operating system.

Windows -  BaseCamp - Creating a Route Based on a Track

Mac - BaseCamp - Creating a Route Based on a Track

Transfer the Route from BaseCamp

After converting the track, find the new route in Library and send it to a microSD card or export it to use with your Explore™ app. Select the preferred method below:

See Transferring Data from BaseCamp to an Automotive Device or SD Memory Card for more information.

Access the File on Your zūmo® XT GPS Navigator

Once this is done, select the preferred method below for accessing the file on your zūmo XT: