On some on-line mapping programs such as MapQuest and Google, you can change the recommended route to the route you want to use by simply clicking onto the recommended route and dragging to the desired route. That capability would be a great addition to a GPS unit. I have a Garmin nive 2595 and have problems getting it to 'map' the route I want. I know there are ways to do what I want on my Garmin but (to me) it's a hassle. Would love to have the capability as mentioned above. Any thoughts? Thanks, Larry

to me it's a hassle ??????????????With my Garmin all I have to do is program in my way points and go. It is a machine after all and you have to tell it what to do I have had MagellianTom Tomand I'll never own one that isn't a Garmin

goufgators wrote:On some on-line mapping programs such as MapQuest and Google, you can change the recommended route to the route you want to use by simply clicking onto the recommended route and dragging to the desired route. That capability would be a great addition to a GPS unit. I have a Garmin nive 2595 and have problems getting it to 'map' the route I want. I know there are ways to do what I want on my Garmin but (to me) it's a hassle. Would love to have the capability as mentioned above. Any thoughts? Thanks, LarryI know you can also do that in MS Streets & Trips but I am not aware of any GPS that has this drag and drop capability.

Larry,I agree! We usually program in 'waypoints' or 'via' on our Garmin to alter the route. Even so, it usually redirects us into town when we're intending to just pass through it, or around it. One we hit the open road (we're in the great plains) we chuck the GPS and use the (hiss) map!

byways wrote:Larry,I agree! We usually program in 'waypoints' or 'via' on our Garmin to alter the route. Even so, it usually redirects us into town when we're intending to just pass through it, or around it. One we hit the open road (we're in the great plains) we chuck the GPS and use the (hiss) map!Exactly my experience :M. I know how to program way points but, as you said, if you are not going straight through the way point, the GPS lady goes a bit crazy insisting that you take the next turn to get to the programmed way point. I'm wondering, is there a way to program the route on Mapquest or Google and download it to the Garmin? Anyone???

If you own a Garmin there is a FREE program from Garmin you install on a computer it can be a PC or MAC. You can create routes on the computer and send them to your Garmin unit. The program is BaseCamp. I have been using it for my trips and it has been great. Also once the route has been created you can view it in Google Earth from a drop down in BaseCamp.Here is the link;BaseCamp from Garmin

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byways
Explorer
May 27, 2013
Larry,

I agree! We usually program in 'waypoints' or 'via' on our Garmin to alter the route. Even so, it usually redirects us into town when we're intending to just pass through it, or around it. One we hit the open road (we're in the great plains) we chuck the GPS and use the (hiss) map!
Robin1953
Explorer
May 27, 2013
goufgators wrote:
On some on-line mapping programs such as MapQuest and Google, you can change the recommended route to the route you want to use by simply clicking onto the recommended route and dragging to the desired route. That capability would be a great addition to a GPS unit. I have a Garmin nive 2595 and have problems getting it to 'map' the route I want. I know there are ways to do what I want on my Garmin but (to me) it's a hassle. Would love to have the capability as mentioned above. Any thoughts? Thanks, Larry

I know you can also do that in MS Streets & Trips but I am not aware of any GPS that has this drag and drop capability.
00_BUCK
Explorer
May 27, 2013
to me it's a hassle ??????????????

With my Garmin all I have to do is program in my way points and go. It is a machine after all and you have to tell it what to do

I have had
Magellian
Tom Tom
and I'll never own one that isn't a Garmin

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