BaseCamp software version 4.0.1.0 Windows

[Metro Nomad]

BaseCamp software version 4.0.1.0
as of August 30, 2012

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Notes:

Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later is required.
.NET framework 3.5 SP1 is required. A current version of .NET will be installed if needed.
Windows Media Player 11 or greater is required (a free download from Microsoft).
1 GB of system memory is required, 2 GB of system memory is recommended when using BirdsEye Imagery or Garmin Custom Maps.
A video card that supports OpenGL version 1.3 or later is needed to enable the 3D view.
If you experience problems when interacting with the map views, please make sure that you have installed current video card drivers.
BaseCamp will recognize all MapSource products except BlueChart.
BaseCamp does not work with serial GPS devices.

Change History
Changes made from version 3.3.3 to 4.0.1.0:
Added Garmin Adventures, including; authoring, publishing, online search, downloading, playback, and transfer to supporting devices.
Added arrival, departure, and layover times for route via-points.
Added a context menu on the map for the hand and selection tools.
Added support for waypoint creation date, which will not be changed when updating the waypoint.
Added a list in the waypoint properties dialog to display which routes a waypoint is used in.
Added ability to collapse folder groups (like 'My Collection' or 'Devices').
Added support for temperature and pressure in track statistics and graphs.
Added support to delete waypoints that are included in a route.
Added Basestation mode for compatible Astro, Rhino, and Alpha devices.
Added more columns to the data view for Waypoints, Garmin Custom Maps, GeoCaches and Photos.
Added support to enter position using alternate grid/datum on the 'Recenter Map To' dialog.
Added option to save original track when filtering it.
Added display of the 'placed on' date for GeoCaches.
Added intersection search when using the 'and' or '&' keywords.
Added ability to bulk-edit more fields for waypoints.
Added ability to create waypoint from find results on the map.
Added ability to transfer subscription-based BirdsEye imagery that contain failed downloads.
Added ability to toggle the visibility of all toolbars.
Added display of postal code in address search results.
Added a read-only 'Unlisted Data' list that contains all items that are in no other lists.
Added ability to create a route from a named trail.
Added ability to import into folders and lists (and not always import into My Collection).
Added header for the folder data list.
Added ability to duplicate geotagged photos.
Added link the BaseCamp license agreement in help menu.
Added ability to undo/redo on supported devices.
Added ability to drag and drop folders from the file system to BaseCamp (when supported data is present).
Added ability to accept Google Maps coordinate format when centering map at position.
Added new dog icons.
Added waypoint creation date to the waypoint properties dialog.
Added option to encourage the user to recalculate a route when the map that the route was created with isn't found on the device.
Added prompt when duplicating a route if BaseCamp should also duplicate the waypoints used in the route.
Added zooming via Alt/+ Alt/- keys. This is a coarse zoom which zooms in or out a number of zoom levels.
Added toolbar and menu for simpler device transfer options.
Improved display when many photos are at the same spot on the map.
Improved XML processing (so it should now be possible to import and export larger gpx files than previously).
Improved the measurement tool's display of measurement information.
Improved behavior when importing data into an already selected list or folder.
Improved behavior when double-clicking on a list. BaseCamp will now zoom to the data contained in that list.
Improved default file name for backup. The default name now contains the current date.
Improved the validation of map coordinates in the Recenter dialog.
Changed the simple route dialog to transition into the route properties so the route can be edited further.
Changed icon for gas stations with convenience stores to be the gas station icon, not the shopping cart.
Clarified the find options (Center of view, Center of selected items). Added hint text to make usage more clear.
Cleaned up toolbar, hide tools that are used less often by default, always show waypoint, route & track tools.
Cleaned up route options, made it easier to create custom route settings.
Fixed the long find toolbar initialization delay after starting BaseCamp or switching to a new map.
Fixed an issue where a device's SD card would not always be recognized by BaseCamp.
Fixed numerous issues with finding addresses.
Fixed an issue where the toolbar would not display the same way after restarting BaseCamp.
Fixed an issue where the find toolbar would always be displayed after restarting BaseCamp, even though the user chose to hide it.
Fixed area calculation for tracks.
Fixed an issue where you could not rename an item from lower case to upper case (like renaming 'washington' to 'Washington').
Fixed issue where the Geocache symbol was not consistent with found status when importing or adding a geocache.
Fixed an issue where the preferences dialog would not remember the last sub-selection.
Fixed an issue with remembering the data filters when switching between app modes.
Fixed an issue where turning off the display of points would leave a lot of 'shopping cart' POIs on the map for certain map products.
Fixed an issue where the selection was lost when left-clicking on the map with the hand tool.
Fixed issues with route/track creation and joining.
Fixed issues with deleting data on devices.
Fixed issues with creating routes from tracks.
Fixed issue when BirsdEye selection box was dragged too far North.
Fixed issue with displaying custom maps on devices.

[Derick]

Quite a list of changes/fixe's

[Metro Nomad]

Quite a long list of Changes & Fixes, especially if one considers that this is already Version 4 and that BaseCamp was developed right from the beginning to replace MapSource.

[Derick]

I must say it is starting to grow on me.

I have given some training on it in July and the attendees responded well to it.

One of the big mindset changes is that you do not need to save anything and the transfer to and from works on a copy and paste methodology.

I see they actually have the transfer from and transfer to buttons in the above release :-)

It will mature in time.

Regards,
Derick

[Metro Nomad]

It is definitely growing into something bigger and better.

I like the ability to select only one route in a *.gdb file and then load only that onto the unit.

(When going on leave I always plan ahead as far as possible and create possible day trips at the destination.
There are therefore quite a number of routes in my file starting 02nd September, but it isn't necessarily a given that I will use all of them.
In MapSource I always had to copy and paste a particular route into a new file to transfer, otherwise you transfer the lot.)

BaseCamp was created to work with the newer units. (Or is it the other way round?)

I've been using MapSource since about 2002 and was always reluctant to switch over, but I can see myself rather using BaseCamp with the Montana as it is more flexible.
You can also enter a start date and time in your route in BaseCamp and it will then display expected arrival times at your via points along the route.

[dasilvarsa]

It is actually better to Download Basecamp 4.0.1 rather than letting it auto upgrade.
Reasons:
There has been some reported failures when auto upgrading from older and Beta Versions.
If you have the file you can load/upgrade multiple computers with the same file saving bandwidth.
here is the direct download link. 50.3 Megs (2 minutes on CELL C WCDMA)

http://www8.garmin.com/software/BaseCamp_401.exe

I love NEW Stuff.

[Metro Nomad]

Thanks for the link, Joe, it will definitely of use.

Any of you guys would care to comment on the default speeds within BaseCamp/MapSource?
I've bumped up the Interstate Highways from 103 to 108 to check the effect on the long distance trip that starts tomorrow morning.
Any ideas for more accurate averages?

BaseCamp Speeds.JPG

[fugglefeet]

Thanks for the link, Joe, it will definitely of use.

Any of you guys would care to comment on the default speeds within BaseCamp/MapSource?
I've bumped up the Interstate Highways from 103 to 108 to check the effect on the long distance trip that starts tomorrow morning.
Any ideas for more accurate averages?

BaseCamp Speeds.JPG

Hi MN,

Take the:-

Interstate 120
Major Highway 100
Other Highway 80
Collector Road 60
Residential Road 60

See how that changes the overall travelling time drastically.

Darryl

[Metro Nomad]

I know that it will change drastically using those figures, but it won't be realistic.
You will need to drive at a very high speed to average 120 from Johannesburg down to Cape Town, for instance...

[Jan Horn]

A lot of things will influence the average speeds. 1 Age - how often do you need a comfort stop. 2 Driving habits -can you "read" what is going to happening ahead of you. 3 Other stops - do you like to stop and admire the scenery or take photos. 4 Do you make use of the grace limits or do you stick to the speed limit 5 Is your car fitted with cruse control. 5 Will you be driving all the way or will you swap drivers. 6 Time of day and traffic congestion 7 Road construction along the route.
If you travel to the Cape using the N1 you can add 2-3 hours to your ETA. I am lucky in that I am a pensioner and a Caravaner so all I need is a departure date and an arrival date time in between is immaterial to me.