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

Hi Kevin

You have some very interesting suggestions.  I am having problems having my
bn detect the gps receiver.  I went to the options menu and confirmed that
the Bluetooth is on and made sure the receiver is turned on.  I still can't
seem to get the bn to recognize the device.

Any comments?

Crazy G   

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Subject: [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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