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Custom Route Options on an eTrex 22x or 32x

The eTrex® 22x and 32x outdoor GPS handhelds have the ability to calculate routes on or off road. In the routing setup of the device, you can select how to have routes calculated.

There are 4 Routing Options Available: 

  • Off Road (Default): Should be selected when navigating off road, on water or when using a custom created route. If you allow the device create a route using this option, it will give a straight line route from the current position to the end point as the route. If using a customized route, it will follow the route whether it is on a road, on the water or off the road.
  • On Road for Time: Creates routes which follow roads and trails on the map that have been optimized for the quickest arrival at the destination. 
  • On Road for Distance: Creates routes which follow roads and trails on the map that have been optimized for the shortest distance to the destination.
  • Prompted: Prompts you to select On Road for Time, On Road for Distance, or Off Road each time a you choose to navigate a destination.

To Change the Routing Preference:

  1. Press Menu twice
  2. Select Setup
  3. Select Routing
  4. Select Guidance Method
  5. Select On Road for Time, On Road for Distance, Off Road, or Prompted