Routes Created in BaseCamp™ Appear Different on a Marine Handheld

BaseCamp™ 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™, click the following link: https://www.garmin.com/software/baseCamp™/

  • For help updating the device, see Related Content

• Route is created in BaseCamp™ using the same map that is loaded to the device

• Routing activity profile in BaseCamp™ matches that on the device. Update the handheld 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.