[gps-talkusers] Interesting uses of Virtual and Manual Routes

I have found another interesting use of virtual mode in conjuction of a manual 
route. Ever wish that you can make a route alternative to one that that the GPS 
will create, one that is more straight forward, fewer turns, and maybe even 
quicker? Well, there is the way of creating a manual route, but this would 
require to be at the physical location and to layout waypoints at each and 
every single turn. Well, let's say you want to create a route that you are 
familiar with and know it is doable, but the GPS insist on an alternative 
route, it is possible to mmake a route in virtual mode. 

Once in the GPS program, you will want to switch to virtual mode by hitting the 
letter v. It can be  confirmed in which mode you are in at the present time by 
hitting chord i. You will want to  open a route by first getting into route 
command by hitting the letter r, followed by o for open. Specify a drive, 
folder, and a route name,  it will have a confirmation message that the route 
you are trying to open does not exist, you can hit y for yes to confirm. You 
will want to specify your starting point by either doing an address match, 
searching for it by using a POI lookup, or by lat/lon coordinates. You will 
then want to set this point as your virtual position, by hitting chord v. Then 
here is where you will want to make your first waypoit, by hitting chord k, the 
description can be left blank. Then you will want to go to the first 
intersection you will be turning at, but don't turn yet, but make another 
waypoint, by hitting chord k, it will ask for the direction, enter the 
direction of the turn, then make the turn. Continue to do this until you get to 
your destination, just keep in mind to put in the direction prior to making the 
turn, or else there will be many 6 o'clock turns or behind turns. Once the last 
turn is made prior to the destination, you will want to set your destination as 
a virtual position, then making it into a waypoint, for the direction, input 
straight. Now, that you have spent the time and energy into making this route 
in virtual mode, you will want to save it by going into route command by 
hitting r followed by s for save. 

When you are ready to follow this route, you will want to open the route by 
going into route command by hitting r followed by o for open, then select the 
route. There are two ways of navigating the route, by either asking for the 
next turn or for the next waypoint. If you are asking for the next waypoint, 
all of the information is given, including the waypoint name, the direction of 
the turn, and the distance to that waypoint. If you ask for the next turn, you 
will get the distance to the next turn and the direction of the turn. So, it is 
a matter of more information, or what is really important.   

Thhis is only recommended for those routes that you travel on a regular basis 
and you know the route you are getting ready to make is either a shorter 
distance, has fewer turns, or requires less time to travel. It can also be used 
in those situations where the GPS creates a route that is not physically 
possible due to the nature of the roads and you have access to alternative 
directions. You are able to input directions that are given to you, so you can 
still have route following on and be givne notification of the next turn or 
waypoint. 

Kevin

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