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  • Mike wiruthundefined Mike wiruth

    @Marinus-van-Deudekom VICTORY!!!
    I got it to work. I'm not sure how do delete Garmin explore from the xt. I deleted it from my phone though. I reset the xt but not sure if it was a factory reset or not. But, I got the route to go over to the xt and when it worked as it should it was fast. It imported tracks and a route. I assume that I would use the route in trip planner to navigate for turn by turn directions? Thanks again for your help.

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    wrote on last edited by paul69
    #11

    @Mike-wiruth said in help with Garmin Zumo XT:

    I'm not sure how do delete Garmin explore from the xt.

    hi,

    i seem to rmemeber when i used an XT the explore did create problems, but you now know this.
    it has been quite a while since i owned an XT, but off memory, you have to reset the drive app and when you get to the explore part it ask do you want install explore, i think there was was a box for "maybe later", click on this box.
    i did write an explanation of how to do this but can't remember if it was on here or the zumo forum, which has a link above, i will have look and post the thread

    to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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      wrote on last edited by paul69
      #12

      hi @Mike-wiruth

      just found this which was written by the font of knowledge on the zumo forum explaining how to get rid of explore.

      https://www.zumouserforums.co.uk/app.php/ZXT-P56

      this is also has an effect on viewing the routes/tracks in the XT menus, but thankfully i do not have to put up with the nuances of the XT any longer thanks to MRA

      to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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      • paul69undefined paul69

        hi @Mike-wiruth

        just found this which was written by the font of knowledge on the zumo forum explaining how to get rid of explore.

        https://www.zumouserforums.co.uk/app.php/ZXT-P56

        this is also has an effect on viewing the routes/tracks in the XT menus, but thankfully i do not have to put up with the nuances of the XT any longer thanks to MRA

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        #13

        @paul69 have had similar problems to you with an XT2 and the awful Tread App changing routes and points as a result of the app and device sync. Garmin have really not done a good job with the software for a very good device.

        XT2 is a backup now with me relying on MRA on a CarPlay display. Working a treat and the new changes are brilliant.

        Kind Regards. Help where I can.
        Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
        iPhone 15 Pro
        Chigee AIO-5 Play
        Google Pixel 6 Pro - mounted on SP Connect Plus
        Ex Garmin XT2 and XT1 as well as Ex TomTom Rider User

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        • Dave J 0undefined Dave J 0

          @paul69 have had similar problems to you with an XT2 and the awful Tread App changing routes and points as a result of the app and device sync. Garmin have really not done a good job with the software for a very good device.

          XT2 is a backup now with me relying on MRA on a CarPlay display. Working a treat and the new changes are brilliant.

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          #14

          @Dave-J-0 said in help with Garmin Zumo XT:

          XT2 is a backup now with me relying on MRA on a CarPlay display. Working a treat and the new changes are brilliant.

          i took this route too a couple of years ago, but the XT has long gone now.
          I believe that MRA is a really good piece of software and once oyu get used to using it ther are very little if any issues.
          recently did a 2000m tour of Scottish Highland and Lake district, without a hitch, all pre planned routes worked as they should, i also had to use the in app route planner due to road closure and this also worked superbly, and this was only in beta stage at that point.

          to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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          • Mike wiruthundefined Mike wiruth

            @Marinus-van-Deudekom I deleted Garmin Explore from my phone. I then went to my navigator and am in the process of wirelessly sending the file to my xp via Garmin Drive. It takes forever. This is a simple route that I created to test it. Seems to be hung up.

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            Mzokk
            wrote on last edited by
            #15

            @Mike-wiruth The transfer from Garmin Drive to the XT should be almost instant.

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            • Mike wiruthundefined Mike wiruth

              @Mzokk Great information, can you post the link for the Garmin forum that you use? I got the XT because my other garmin kept changing my custom route if I took a wrong turn or stopped for gas. Very frustrating. I'm excited about making custom routes in MRA. I just have to get it all figured out on the best method to import it to my XT. Right now I just plug in my xt and drop the file into the gpx folder. Garmin explore doesn't seem to work with the xp. It says that the xt in not a supported device. I have some confusion on what file type to download is as. 1.1 gpx route, track, poi????? And when I open it on the XT if I need to open it in the trip planner or track or what. Can you help with that explaining the method you use? Thanks very much for taking the time to reply and thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

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              Mzokk
              wrote on last edited by
              #16

              @Mike-wiruth the method I use to transfer routes and navigate using the XT are as follows.

              I usually plot my routes on the computer screen (unless I'm on tour) as its easier to work with a 27" screen that a phone. I transfer my routes from the phone to the XT via the App. 5cc3c46a-de36-4866-9b06-452417a41cee-image.png
              8373cf83-040c-4ed2-b99e-261a4fdceeee-image.png
              This is not an ideal route but will illustrate some issues that can arise with the XT
              ced92716-ec90-4f9c-bfa3-cb76b68b6eef-image.png
              I download using GPX1.1 because this shows how you shaped the route using MRA and allows you to fix a route that does not go where you want on the XT. I also download the track of the route which will be as planned in MRA.
              a693615c-8ad5-4053-9d6b-1f1d218ac020-image.png
              18ac4979-1118-4bb7-a761-7c5c64cba8d5-image.png

              Route Received
              c7acc4d1-fc0d-43dc-ab25-19170a267ed7-17707[1].png

              Track Received
              e4f6a43b-a21c-4d68-826f-a95d84e17ce2-17294[2].png
              3fc9385f-e0f3-468a-b15c-2c9dadf17506-20128[1].png

              Open Trip planner route will be in list.
              b2606866-876d-46c6-9e46-dd3225dfd821-image.png

              Track is in list.
              15a4ec15-5c53-42c8-8367-28d0c6086a55-image.png

              Open Route (Address near my house removed)
              0a4e21e7-294d-4340-afb9-fcb8d05c3027-image.png

              Open Track Default is blue but I change the colour to yellow.
              ba1b8f79-1756-4191-a27d-aca5296c87b1-31106[1].png

              Open the route and Track and make the track visible on the XT
              401edf8a-d088-40ed-b251-c9b2aa2188cc-36293[1].png

              You can see that I wanted to go along the coast but the XT's routing logic is taking me back to a town and then back to the intended route as designed. This can be fixed by putting in an extra shaping point in the XT.

              1f227e02-3dfa-4225-80c1-d45a27ea51ea-40542[1].png

              7a73806a-1dac-4fe7-9b33-338490ffaa9f-image.png

              Or by ensuring there are enough waypoints in the route you designed in MRA.
              I created a bespoke map theme for my XT that makes the Track line thicker and this can be seen below the route line even when navigating. It gives a heads up if the XT is going away from your intended route. I keep recalculate on the unit as "Prompted" and only use recalculate if I can't navigate back to my intended route using the screen.

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              • Mzokkundefined Mzokk

                @Mike-wiruth the method I use to transfer routes and navigate using the XT are as follows.

                I usually plot my routes on the computer screen (unless I'm on tour) as its easier to work with a 27" screen that a phone. I transfer my routes from the phone to the XT via the App. 5cc3c46a-de36-4866-9b06-452417a41cee-image.png
                8373cf83-040c-4ed2-b99e-261a4fdceeee-image.png
                This is not an ideal route but will illustrate some issues that can arise with the XT
                ced92716-ec90-4f9c-bfa3-cb76b68b6eef-image.png
                I download using GPX1.1 because this shows how you shaped the route using MRA and allows you to fix a route that does not go where you want on the XT. I also download the track of the route which will be as planned in MRA.
                a693615c-8ad5-4053-9d6b-1f1d218ac020-image.png
                18ac4979-1118-4bb7-a761-7c5c64cba8d5-image.png

                Route Received
                c7acc4d1-fc0d-43dc-ab25-19170a267ed7-17707[1].png

                Track Received
                e4f6a43b-a21c-4d68-826f-a95d84e17ce2-17294[2].png
                3fc9385f-e0f3-468a-b15c-2c9dadf17506-20128[1].png

                Open Trip planner route will be in list.
                b2606866-876d-46c6-9e46-dd3225dfd821-image.png

                Track is in list.
                15a4ec15-5c53-42c8-8367-28d0c6086a55-image.png

                Open Route (Address near my house removed)
                0a4e21e7-294d-4340-afb9-fcb8d05c3027-image.png

                Open Track Default is blue but I change the colour to yellow.
                ba1b8f79-1756-4191-a27d-aca5296c87b1-31106[1].png

                Open the route and Track and make the track visible on the XT
                401edf8a-d088-40ed-b251-c9b2aa2188cc-36293[1].png

                You can see that I wanted to go along the coast but the XT's routing logic is taking me back to a town and then back to the intended route as designed. This can be fixed by putting in an extra shaping point in the XT.

                1f227e02-3dfa-4225-80c1-d45a27ea51ea-40542[1].png

                7a73806a-1dac-4fe7-9b33-338490ffaa9f-image.png

                Or by ensuring there are enough waypoints in the route you designed in MRA.
                I created a bespoke map theme for my XT that makes the Track line thicker and this can be seen below the route line even when navigating. It gives a heads up if the XT is going away from your intended route. I keep recalculate on the unit as "Prompted" and only use recalculate if I can't navigate back to my intended route using the screen.

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                wrote on last edited by
                #17

                @Mzokk said in help with Garmin Zumo XT:

                Track is in list.

                please correct me if i am wrong, as i have not had an XT for some time now
                but off memory, you would not be able to see the track in the tracks menu if explore was running, hence why i posted the link to thread explaining how to remove explore.

                but I am only guessing from memeory as I do not have an XT, so maybe my input is pointless

                to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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                  wrote on last edited by paul69
                  #18

                  hi,
                  the above wording does not make my query clear

                  If explore is running and you send track and routes as either 1.2 or 1.1 to the XT using drive app, am i correct in thinking the tracks cannot be seen in the tracks menu.

                  yes that makes more sense

                  to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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                  • Mzokkundefined Mzokk

                    @Mike-wiruth the method I use to transfer routes and navigate using the XT are as follows.

                    I usually plot my routes on the computer screen (unless I'm on tour) as its easier to work with a 27" screen that a phone. I transfer my routes from the phone to the XT via the App. 5cc3c46a-de36-4866-9b06-452417a41cee-image.png
                    8373cf83-040c-4ed2-b99e-261a4fdceeee-image.png
                    This is not an ideal route but will illustrate some issues that can arise with the XT
                    ced92716-ec90-4f9c-bfa3-cb76b68b6eef-image.png
                    I download using GPX1.1 because this shows how you shaped the route using MRA and allows you to fix a route that does not go where you want on the XT. I also download the track of the route which will be as planned in MRA.
                    a693615c-8ad5-4053-9d6b-1f1d218ac020-image.png
                    18ac4979-1118-4bb7-a761-7c5c64cba8d5-image.png

                    Route Received
                    c7acc4d1-fc0d-43dc-ab25-19170a267ed7-17707[1].png

                    Track Received
                    e4f6a43b-a21c-4d68-826f-a95d84e17ce2-17294[2].png
                    3fc9385f-e0f3-468a-b15c-2c9dadf17506-20128[1].png

                    Open Trip planner route will be in list.
                    b2606866-876d-46c6-9e46-dd3225dfd821-image.png

                    Track is in list.
                    15a4ec15-5c53-42c8-8367-28d0c6086a55-image.png

                    Open Route (Address near my house removed)
                    0a4e21e7-294d-4340-afb9-fcb8d05c3027-image.png

                    Open Track Default is blue but I change the colour to yellow.
                    ba1b8f79-1756-4191-a27d-aca5296c87b1-31106[1].png

                    Open the route and Track and make the track visible on the XT
                    401edf8a-d088-40ed-b251-c9b2aa2188cc-36293[1].png

                    You can see that I wanted to go along the coast but the XT's routing logic is taking me back to a town and then back to the intended route as designed. This can be fixed by putting in an extra shaping point in the XT.

                    1f227e02-3dfa-4225-80c1-d45a27ea51ea-40542[1].png

                    7a73806a-1dac-4fe7-9b33-338490ffaa9f-image.png

                    Or by ensuring there are enough waypoints in the route you designed in MRA.
                    I created a bespoke map theme for my XT that makes the Track line thicker and this can be seen below the route line even when navigating. It gives a heads up if the XT is going away from your intended route. I keep recalculate on the unit as "Prompted" and only use recalculate if I can't navigate back to my intended route using the screen.

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                    wrote on last edited by
                    #19

                    @Mzokk I do so in the same manner and it works fine.

                    Kindly regards
                    Reinhard

                    ZumoXT, Zumo 590, Montana 700i and Mac

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                    • Mzokkundefined Mzokk

                      @Mike-wiruth the method I use to transfer routes and navigate using the XT are as follows.

                      I usually plot my routes on the computer screen (unless I'm on tour) as its easier to work with a 27" screen that a phone. I transfer my routes from the phone to the XT via the App. 5cc3c46a-de36-4866-9b06-452417a41cee-image.png
                      8373cf83-040c-4ed2-b99e-261a4fdceeee-image.png
                      This is not an ideal route but will illustrate some issues that can arise with the XT
                      ced92716-ec90-4f9c-bfa3-cb76b68b6eef-image.png
                      I download using GPX1.1 because this shows how you shaped the route using MRA and allows you to fix a route that does not go where you want on the XT. I also download the track of the route which will be as planned in MRA.
                      a693615c-8ad5-4053-9d6b-1f1d218ac020-image.png
                      18ac4979-1118-4bb7-a761-7c5c64cba8d5-image.png

                      Route Received
                      c7acc4d1-fc0d-43dc-ab25-19170a267ed7-17707[1].png

                      Track Received
                      e4f6a43b-a21c-4d68-826f-a95d84e17ce2-17294[2].png
                      3fc9385f-e0f3-468a-b15c-2c9dadf17506-20128[1].png

                      Open Trip planner route will be in list.
                      b2606866-876d-46c6-9e46-dd3225dfd821-image.png

                      Track is in list.
                      15a4ec15-5c53-42c8-8367-28d0c6086a55-image.png

                      Open Route (Address near my house removed)
                      0a4e21e7-294d-4340-afb9-fcb8d05c3027-image.png

                      Open Track Default is blue but I change the colour to yellow.
                      ba1b8f79-1756-4191-a27d-aca5296c87b1-31106[1].png

                      Open the route and Track and make the track visible on the XT
                      401edf8a-d088-40ed-b251-c9b2aa2188cc-36293[1].png

                      You can see that I wanted to go along the coast but the XT's routing logic is taking me back to a town and then back to the intended route as designed. This can be fixed by putting in an extra shaping point in the XT.

                      1f227e02-3dfa-4225-80c1-d45a27ea51ea-40542[1].png

                      7a73806a-1dac-4fe7-9b33-338490ffaa9f-image.png

                      Or by ensuring there are enough waypoints in the route you designed in MRA.
                      I created a bespoke map theme for my XT that makes the Track line thicker and this can be seen below the route line even when navigating. It gives a heads up if the XT is going away from your intended route. I keep recalculate on the unit as "Prompted" and only use recalculate if I can't navigate back to my intended route using the screen.

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                      wrote on last edited by
                      #20

                      @Mzokk said in help with Garmin Zumo XT:

                      I created a bespoke map theme for my XT that makes the Track line thicker and this can be seen below the route line

                      i did this too, it was brilliant way to see if the route had gone off somewhere else, instantly noticeable

                      to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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                      • paul69undefined paul69

                        @Mzokk said in help with Garmin Zumo XT:

                        Track is in list.

                        please correct me if i am wrong, as i have not had an XT for some time now
                        but off memory, you would not be able to see the track in the tracks menu if explore was running, hence why i posted the link to thread explaining how to remove explore.

                        but I am only guessing from memeory as I do not have an XT, so maybe my input is pointless

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                        wrote on last edited by Mzokk
                        #21

                        @paul69 I don't use explore so the XT reverts to the old Garmin method of displaying a track by ticking it in the menu. The Drive app works fine without explore being installed on your phone or linked to your XT unit.

                        04524e83-328d-485e-89f2-0d7231c0ff0c-7452[1].png

                        You obviously have to manually untick the track when you have finished using it.

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                        • paul69undefined paul69

                          @Mzokk said in help with Garmin Zumo XT:

                          Track is in list.

                          please correct me if i am wrong, as i have not had an XT for some time now
                          but off memory, you would not be able to see the track in the tracks menu if explore was running, hence why i posted the link to thread explaining how to remove explore.

                          but I am only guessing from memeory as I do not have an XT, so maybe my input is pointless

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                          wrote on last edited by
                          #22

                          @paul69 I am thinking of going down the route of using MRA for navigation as well as route planning. Sometimes the testing gets a bit ridiculous.

                          IMG_20240814_123645288_HDR.jpg

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                          • Mzokkundefined Mzokk

                            @paul69 I am thinking of going down the route of using MRA for navigation as well as route planning. Sometimes the testing gets a bit ridiculous.

                            IMG_20240814_123645288_HDR.jpg

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                            wrote on last edited by
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                            @Mzokk
                            🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

                            to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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                            • Mzokkundefined Mzokk

                              @paul69 I don't use explore so the XT reverts to the old Garmin method of displaying a track by ticking it in the menu. The Drive app works fine without explore being installed on your phone or linked to your XT unit.

                              04524e83-328d-485e-89f2-0d7231c0ff0c-7452[1].png

                              You obviously have to manually untick the track when you have finished using it.

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                              paul69
                              wrote on last edited by paul69
                              #24

                              @Mzokk
                              this is what i have been trying to explain to people, you do not get this option with explore activated.

                              replied to this a bit late, but never mind

                              for those looking in, this refers to 3 posts above this one

                              to achieve, we must first attempt ✌️

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                              • paul69undefined paul69

                                hi @Mike-wiruth

                                just found this which was written by the font of knowledge on the zumo forum explaining how to get rid of explore.

                                https://www.zumouserforums.co.uk/app.php/ZXT-P56

                                this is also has an effect on viewing the routes/tracks in the XT menus, but thankfully i do not have to put up with the nuances of the XT any longer thanks to MRA

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                                @paul69 Paul, thanks very much. I went to the link and followed the instructions and got rid of explore on my xt. I also signed up for the zumo forum. This should be a great place to get more zumo related answers. Thanks again for your help.

                                Mike W
                                2013 Honda Goldwing
                                Bushtec Trailer
                                Garmin Zumo XT
                                Nebraska
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                                • Mzokkundefined Mzokk

                                  @Mike-wiruth the method I use to transfer routes and navigate using the XT are as follows.

                                  I usually plot my routes on the computer screen (unless I'm on tour) as its easier to work with a 27" screen that a phone. I transfer my routes from the phone to the XT via the App. 5cc3c46a-de36-4866-9b06-452417a41cee-image.png
                                  8373cf83-040c-4ed2-b99e-261a4fdceeee-image.png
                                  This is not an ideal route but will illustrate some issues that can arise with the XT
                                  ced92716-ec90-4f9c-bfa3-cb76b68b6eef-image.png
                                  I download using GPX1.1 because this shows how you shaped the route using MRA and allows you to fix a route that does not go where you want on the XT. I also download the track of the route which will be as planned in MRA.
                                  a693615c-8ad5-4053-9d6b-1f1d218ac020-image.png
                                  18ac4979-1118-4bb7-a761-7c5c64cba8d5-image.png

                                  Route Received
                                  c7acc4d1-fc0d-43dc-ab25-19170a267ed7-17707[1].png

                                  Track Received
                                  e4f6a43b-a21c-4d68-826f-a95d84e17ce2-17294[2].png
                                  3fc9385f-e0f3-468a-b15c-2c9dadf17506-20128[1].png

                                  Open Trip planner route will be in list.
                                  b2606866-876d-46c6-9e46-dd3225dfd821-image.png

                                  Track is in list.
                                  15a4ec15-5c53-42c8-8367-28d0c6086a55-image.png

                                  Open Route (Address near my house removed)
                                  0a4e21e7-294d-4340-afb9-fcb8d05c3027-image.png

                                  Open Track Default is blue but I change the colour to yellow.
                                  ba1b8f79-1756-4191-a27d-aca5296c87b1-31106[1].png

                                  Open the route and Track and make the track visible on the XT
                                  401edf8a-d088-40ed-b251-c9b2aa2188cc-36293[1].png

                                  You can see that I wanted to go along the coast but the XT's routing logic is taking me back to a town and then back to the intended route as designed. This can be fixed by putting in an extra shaping point in the XT.

                                  1f227e02-3dfa-4225-80c1-d45a27ea51ea-40542[1].png

                                  7a73806a-1dac-4fe7-9b33-338490ffaa9f-image.png

                                  Or by ensuring there are enough waypoints in the route you designed in MRA.
                                  I created a bespoke map theme for my XT that makes the Track line thicker and this can be seen below the route line even when navigating. It gives a heads up if the XT is going away from your intended route. I keep recalculate on the unit as "Prompted" and only use recalculate if I can't navigate back to my intended route using the screen.

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                                  @Mzokk So how do you display both the track and the route? I checked my xt and went to trip planner and opened up the trip I designed. Then what do you do? Go back and open the track too? When I downloaded it I chose gpx 1.2 route, track, poi

                                  Mike W
                                  2013 Honda Goldwing
                                  Bushtec Trailer
                                  Garmin Zumo XT
                                  Nebraska
                                  youTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@mrjawmaster5854

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                                  • Mzokkundefined Mzokk

                                    @Mike-wiruth the method I use to transfer routes and navigate using the XT are as follows.

                                    I usually plot my routes on the computer screen (unless I'm on tour) as its easier to work with a 27" screen that a phone. I transfer my routes from the phone to the XT via the App. 5cc3c46a-de36-4866-9b06-452417a41cee-image.png
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                                    This is not an ideal route but will illustrate some issues that can arise with the XT
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                                    I download using GPX1.1 because this shows how you shaped the route using MRA and allows you to fix a route that does not go where you want on the XT. I also download the track of the route which will be as planned in MRA.
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                                    Route Received
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                                    Track Received
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                                    Open Trip planner route will be in list.
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                                    Track is in list.
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                                    Open Route (Address near my house removed)
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                                    Open Track Default is blue but I change the colour to yellow.
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                                    Open the route and Track and make the track visible on the XT
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                                    You can see that I wanted to go along the coast but the XT's routing logic is taking me back to a town and then back to the intended route as designed. This can be fixed by putting in an extra shaping point in the XT.

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                                    Or by ensuring there are enough waypoints in the route you designed in MRA.
                                    I created a bespoke map theme for my XT that makes the Track line thicker and this can be seen below the route line even when navigating. It gives a heads up if the XT is going away from your intended route. I keep recalculate on the unit as "Prompted" and only use recalculate if I can't navigate back to my intended route using the screen.

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                                    @Mzokk Also where in settings do you change the color of routes and tracks? Also, how did you get those great screen shots of your xt screen? Thanks for all your hard work of posting this reply. Great work. I was a great help. You might regret it though, I'm a learner, always wanting to learn more and I might burden you with questions. LOL

                                    Mike W
                                    2013 Honda Goldwing
                                    Bushtec Trailer
                                    Garmin Zumo XT
                                    Nebraska
                                    youTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@mrjawmaster5854

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                                      @Mzokk Also where in settings do you change the color of routes and tracks? Also, how did you get those great screen shots of your xt screen? Thanks for all your hard work of posting this reply. Great work. I was a great help. You might regret it though, I'm a learner, always wanting to learn more and I might burden you with questions. LOL

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                                      Marinus van Deudekom
                                      RouteXperts
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                                      @Mike-wiruth of you got rid of explore in your XT in the settings you can choose to display any track and choose the with and color.
                                      They are display under your route so is you go of route it's instantly visible

                                      Honda Goldwing GL1500,
                                      Honda Silverwing GL 650
                                      DMD2 T865X 8 inch Android tablet using MRA next for navigation
                                      Garmin XT (almost in the cupboard)
                                      Samsung S20FE mounted on a Quadlock and using Android Auto in my car

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                                      • Marinus van Deudekomundefined Marinus van Deudekom

                                        @Mike-wiruth of you got rid of explore in your XT in the settings you can choose to display any track and choose the with and color.
                                        They are display under your route so is you go of route it's instantly visible

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                                        @Marinus-van-Deudekom How do you do it? I can't seem to open them both up at the same time. Also, need to know where to go to change the color of the track. Thanks for any help you can give me.

                                        Mike W
                                        2013 Honda Goldwing
                                        Bushtec Trailer
                                        Garmin Zumo XT
                                        Nebraska
                                        youTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@mrjawmaster5854

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                                        • Mike wiruthundefined Mike wiruth

                                          @Marinus-van-Deudekom How do you do it? I can't seem to open them both up at the same time. Also, need to know where to go to change the color of the track. Thanks for any help you can give me.

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                                          Mzokk
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                                          @Mike-wiruth Hi Mike if you go into tracks this is the sequence.
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                                          Open Tracks
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                                          Click on the spanner to show the track on the map. This stays on until you unclick it even if you are not navigating.
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                                          To change colour and width of the track you click on the spanner and scroll to the menu Item

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                                          So you can set up the track of the route you intend to run at any time and the track will stay until you untick it.

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