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  • Carl Leeundefined Carl Lee

    I'm also still trying to find the best way of using MRA/Tread/XT2. Tread will definitely not play nicely with gpx1.2 is the first thing - it's purely a MRA file that nails a route to your track in the Zumo. The shaping points are stripped so Tread will build its own route using whatever parameters are set within the app.

    However, you can transfer gpx1.2 via cable but now I'm finding Tread will sometimes mess with those routes after a sync. I suppose a check before departure that your MRA route and Tread agree might stop this but what a faff. A quick workaround if you're on tour and it happens is to delete the route, re-import (as it should still be there if you haven't done another cable transfer), make sure it overlays your track then start the route immediately before another potentially route destroying sync.

    gpx1.1: This is the file of choice and seems to work a lot of the time. Enough Shaping and/or Via points need to be used so that Tread builds exactly the same route as MRA otherwise your XT2 may refuse to calculate the route, though sometimes it will! I'm not over keen on Via points as if you don't go to them, the Zumo will try to route you back there. There is a 'skip' option but that can totally destroy the rest of your route. With both the above files, you will also be sent your track. As others have mentioned in previous posts, it's a really good idea to widen the track and put it in a visible collection where you can see any route deviations. Bright red for the track seems to show well in the XT2.

    You can simply follow the Track or even create a route from it which will be accurate but you then lose any Via points you may have added. Fine a lot of the time.

    I would like to be able to export my MRA routes in gpx1.1 via both cable when at home and Tread whilst away without Tread destroying all the good work. It would be great if you could only sync what and when you want. Disabling Tread means you lose everything else it provides. It's a Garmin problem, I know .By the way, if you haven't read elsewhere, you can now leave auto-recalculate switched on with gpx1.1 and it will bring you back to your route if you deviate. gpx1.2 will do similar but seems to prefer turning you around and sending you miles back to a previous point.

    Apologies if this is all stuff you know but I'd love to hear any other suggestions anyone has to make MRA (or any other imported pre-built GPX route) and Tread play nicely all the time.

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    Hubert Thoring
    wrote on last edited by Hubert Thoring
    #12

    @Carl-Lee
    Hey, try copying it from your phone to the XT2 with a cable when you're on the go. It works with the BMW N6 navigation system, (iPhone Xr) see picture.

    File on the N6 on the Garmin internal memory in the /GPX folder
    File on the additional memory card in the /Garmin / GPX folder


    Hey versuche das doch mal für unterwegs, vom Handy mit Kable an den XT2 zu kopieren, beim BMW-Navi N6 geht es mit einem (iPhone Xr) s. Bild.

    Datei beim N6 auf dem Garmin internen Speicher in Ordner /GPX
    Datei auf die zusätzliche Speicherkarte unter Ordner /Garmin / GPX

    s. Bild !

    IMG_3433.jpg

    VG Hubert
    Info zum Beta Test "Next App" dazu die Hardware ...
    iPad 9. Generation iOS 18.5 / Handy iPhone Xr iOS 18.5 / PC mit MS Win11 / BMW Connected App mit Cradel.
    ❗️MyRoute-App im Cradel und Remotek-One❗️

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    • Carl Leeundefined Carl Lee

      I'm also still trying to find the best way of using MRA/Tread/XT2. Tread will definitely not play nicely with gpx1.2 is the first thing - it's purely a MRA file that nails a route to your track in the Zumo. The shaping points are stripped so Tread will build its own route using whatever parameters are set within the app.

      However, you can transfer gpx1.2 via cable but now I'm finding Tread will sometimes mess with those routes after a sync. I suppose a check before departure that your MRA route and Tread agree might stop this but what a faff. A quick workaround if you're on tour and it happens is to delete the route, re-import (as it should still be there if you haven't done another cable transfer), make sure it overlays your track then start the route immediately before another potentially route destroying sync.

      gpx1.1: This is the file of choice and seems to work a lot of the time. Enough Shaping and/or Via points need to be used so that Tread builds exactly the same route as MRA otherwise your XT2 may refuse to calculate the route, though sometimes it will! I'm not over keen on Via points as if you don't go to them, the Zumo will try to route you back there. There is a 'skip' option but that can totally destroy the rest of your route. With both the above files, you will also be sent your track. As others have mentioned in previous posts, it's a really good idea to widen the track and put it in a visible collection where you can see any route deviations. Bright red for the track seems to show well in the XT2.

      You can simply follow the Track or even create a route from it which will be accurate but you then lose any Via points you may have added. Fine a lot of the time.

      I would like to be able to export my MRA routes in gpx1.1 via both cable when at home and Tread whilst away without Tread destroying all the good work. It would be great if you could only sync what and when you want. Disabling Tread means you lose everything else it provides. It's a Garmin problem, I know .By the way, if you haven't read elsewhere, you can now leave auto-recalculate switched on with gpx1.1 and it will bring you back to your route if you deviate. gpx1.2 will do similar but seems to prefer turning you around and sending you miles back to a previous point.

      Apologies if this is all stuff you know but I'd love to hear any other suggestions anyone has to make MRA (or any other imported pre-built GPX route) and Tread play nicely all the time.

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      Hubert Thoring
      wrote on last edited by Hubert Thoring
      #13

      @Carl-Lee :

      MRA - Drive - XT geht gut

      MRA - Tread - XT2 ..? maybe also works MRA - Drive - XT2

      Garmin Drive App !!

      VG Hubert
      Info zum Beta Test "Next App" dazu die Hardware ...
      iPad 9. Generation iOS 18.5 / Handy iPhone Xr iOS 18.5 / PC mit MS Win11 / BMW Connected App mit Cradel.
      ❗️MyRoute-App im Cradel und Remotek-One❗️

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      • Hubert Thoringundefined Hubert Thoring

        @Carl-Lee :

        MRA - Drive - XT geht gut

        MRA - Tread - XT2 ..? maybe also works MRA - Drive - XT2

        Garmin Drive App !!

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        Marinus van Deudekom
        RouteXperts
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        #14

        @Hubert-Thoring Nope Drive only works with the XT

        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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        • Alasdair Denton-Millerundefined Alasdair Denton-Miller

          I have a question regarding exporting gps files from MRA to Garmin XT2....and how the XT2 reshapes routes differently with the two file types.

          My workflow is to create my routes using MRA on my laptop, then export them from the MRA app on my iPhone to Garmin Tread. This then automatically syncs the routes with the Garmin XT2 (which is a pretty cool feature).

          I use named Via points, and quite a few additional shaping points to define the routes.

          If I export to Tread using the gps 1.2 formate, then it appears that all shaping points are lost and the XT2 simply routes directly between the Via points - which basically loses all the lovely twisty roads I have lovingly crafted the route around.

          The workaround is to turn all shaping points into Vias - but this is not a good solution as you then end up with loads of confusingly named Via points.

          However, if I export to Tread as gps 1.1, then the routes come across normally with all the shaping points intact and the XT routes perfectly.

          I have read somewhere on a Zumo users forum, that in the case of the gps 1.2 format, MRA actually does not export the shaping points, but instead sends many (hundreds?) "ghost points", (route extensions?). It appears that the Zumo XT2 ignores these completely.

          Does anyone know if this is correct - and why it works this way?

          I am currently just exporting using px 1.1 which works just fine, but I am intrigued as to why gpx 1.2 works this way and doesn't include shaping points?

          Hans van de Ven MR.MRAundefined Offline
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          Hans van de Ven MR.MRA
          Instructor RouteXperts administrator
          wrote on last edited by
          #15

          @Alasdair-Denton-Miller

          See this blog: https://info.myrouteapp.com/blog-routes-loading-garmin-zumo-xt/

          In short: gpx 1.1 is a route with shaping and via points
          02e42c8b-792c-4fe9-aa6d-87706e8d3fcf-image.png
          gpx 1.2 is a route-track with via points
          eb1a118d-a82b-4e59-b132-772e10a350e6-image.png

          In the XT2 you have to link the track to a collection
          See all the options in the Explore icon on the XT2

          There are indeed some issues regarding a Mac and the XT(2). See also: https://forum.myrouteapp.com/topic/1396/garmin-zumo-xt-mac?_=1722582031290

          There are 2 ways to put the route in your XT(2):

          1. Save the route as gpx 1.1 (this will be placed in the download folder) move the gpx file using Android File Transfer to the GPX folder on the XT(2)

          2. Download the MRA App "My-Route-app" from the app store.
            Download the Garmind Drive-App (XT) or the Garmin Tread (XT2)
            Log in with your MRA account
            Go to routes in the app, open the route, choose download, choose export, then choose the Garmin Drive App (XT) or Tread (XT2).

          If you have connected the App to your XT with your Garmin account, the route will be transferred to the XT(2)

          In both cases, restart the XT(2) and you will receive a message that there is a new route that you can import. Choose Yes.

          Garmin Zumo XT2/XT/BMW Connected Ride Navigator/MyRouteapp (The App)
          Een dag niet gelachen is een dag niet geleefd / Een route is net zo goed als deze uitgezet is.

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          • Hubert Thoringundefined Hubert Thoring

            @Carl-Lee
            Hey, try copying it from your phone to the XT2 with a cable when you're on the go. It works with the BMW N6 navigation system, (iPhone Xr) see picture.

            File on the N6 on the Garmin internal memory in the /GPX folder
            File on the additional memory card in the /Garmin / GPX folder


            Hey versuche das doch mal für unterwegs, vom Handy mit Kable an den XT2 zu kopieren, beim BMW-Navi N6 geht es mit einem (iPhone Xr) s. Bild.

            Datei beim N6 auf dem Garmin internen Speicher in Ordner /GPX
            Datei auf die zusätzliche Speicherkarte unter Ordner /Garmin / GPX

            s. Bild !

            IMG_3433.jpg

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            Carl Lee
            wrote on last edited by
            #16

            @Hubert-Thoring yes, I'd seen your phone cable which is certainly an option to put gpx1.2 to the XT2. And as you've seen, it has to be Tread otherwise. I'm actually happy with gpx1.1 if I can manage to get it right all the time.

            The issue most of us seem to be having is Tread getting hold of our pre-built routes and changing them should we not have enough shaping points. I've tried using the MRA 'expand' option but yet again, not usually compatible with Tread, I think due to the random nature of where it places the points. So it's a case of manual input of a limited amount of shaping points in order to try to stop Tread thinking better. I think any more than 50 per route and it also goes tilt and will not calculate.

            It's a different beast this XT2 but I love MRA and want to keep using it. The Tread planning function is a half decent compromise on the move to plot a diversion etc. but definitely nowhere near as good.

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              Andy Beviere
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              #17

              All,

              Forgive me for coming to the party late!

              I have wasted hours of my life on this sh*t show that Garmin think is acceptable to release to paying customers!! Please see my findings below…

              The unit itself (XT2) is generally flawless if used itself to get from A to B, if however like me you tour a lot and want to share and plan routes around certain points/locations with MRA (best route software out there) All the options below are for OTA file transfer using the MRA app and the Tread app.

              GPX 1.0 route will work but no shaping points shown on the map but works!

              GPX 1.1 Track/POI convert to route on the unit, works!

              GPX 1.1 Route/Track/POI works but you have to check and if necessary adjust the route on the unit.

              GPX 1.2 Drops the shaping points and adjusts the route between the via points… I have absolutely no idea why…? This option is definitely no good!

              Thanks for an amazing piece of software MRA!

              Andy.

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              • Andy Beviereundefined Andy Beviere

                All,

                Forgive me for coming to the party late!

                I have wasted hours of my life on this sh*t show that Garmin think is acceptable to release to paying customers!! Please see my findings below…

                The unit itself (XT2) is generally flawless if used itself to get from A to B, if however like me you tour a lot and want to share and plan routes around certain points/locations with MRA (best route software out there) All the options below are for OTA file transfer using the MRA app and the Tread app.

                GPX 1.0 route will work but no shaping points shown on the map but works!

                GPX 1.1 Track/POI convert to route on the unit, works!

                GPX 1.1 Route/Track/POI works but you have to check and if necessary adjust the route on the unit.

                GPX 1.2 Drops the shaping points and adjusts the route between the via points… I have absolutely no idea why…? This option is definitely no good!

                Thanks for an amazing piece of software MRA!

                Andy.

                Hans van de Ven MR.MRAundefined Offline
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                Hans van de Ven MR.MRA
                Instructor RouteXperts administrator
                wrote on last edited by
                #18

                @Andy-Beviere

                gpx 1.2 is a route-track with via points, works fine in de XT and XT2, but it needs via points in a route (max 28)

                Garmin Zumo XT2/XT/BMW Connected Ride Navigator/MyRouteapp (The App)
                Een dag niet gelachen is een dag niet geleefd / Een route is net zo goed als deze uitgezet is.

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                • Hans van de Ven MR.MRAundefined Hans van de Ven MR.MRA

                  @Andy-Beviere

                  gpx 1.2 is a route-track with via points, works fine in de XT and XT2, but it needs via points in a route (max 28)

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                  Andy Beviere
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                  @Hans-van-de-Ven-MR-MRA

                  Hi Hans,

                  Many thanks for your reply but unfortunately in my-case this is incorrect, if I send a route from MRA to Tread and onto the XT2 over the air only the via points are shown and the unit changes the route between the via points, obviously this could be my error but believe me I’ve tried and tried…

                  Just to reiterate this is file transfer over the air and my issues are when the route is viewed on the unit not on MRA or Tread.

                  Thanks again,

                  Andy.

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                    @Andy-Beviere said in gpx 1.1 vs 1.2:

                    @Hans-van-de-Ven-MR-MRA

                    Hi Hans,

                    Many thanks for your reply but unfortunately in my-case this is incorrect, if I send a route from MRA to Tread and onto the XT2 over the air only the via points are shown and the unit changes the route between the via points, obviously this could be my error but believe me I’ve tried and tried…

                    Just to reiterate this is file transfer over the air and my issues are when the route is viewed on the unit not on MRA or Tread.

                    Thanks again,

                    Andy.

                    Hi Andy,
                    Not sure if you have seen this earlier post from Steve Jarrell that really explains how 1.2 works and why he feels it is better to use than 1.1
                    https://forum.myrouteapp.com/topic/2734/gpx-1-1-vs-1-2-simple-explanation
                    Hope it helps
                    Tony

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                    • Andy Beviereundefined Andy Beviere

                      @Hans-van-de-Ven-MR-MRA

                      Hi Hans,

                      Many thanks for your reply but unfortunately in my-case this is incorrect, if I send a route from MRA to Tread and onto the XT2 over the air only the via points are shown and the unit changes the route between the via points, obviously this could be my error but believe me I’ve tried and tried…

                      Just to reiterate this is file transfer over the air and my issues are when the route is viewed on the unit not on MRA or Tread.

                      Thanks again,

                      Andy.

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                      Martin Wilcke
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                      #21

                      @Andy-Beviere said in gpx 1.1 vs 1.2:

                      the unit changes the route between the via points

                      It's not the unit (XT2); the Tread app causes the problem.

                      GPX 1.2 is similar to the basecamp format: You have your VIA points, and the route segments in between are shaped with a lot of "hidden shaping points" (gpxx:rpt extensions):

                      gpx rpt.jpg

                      When transferring a GPX 1.2 with USB to your XT2, these hidden points are preserved, but when using the Tread App, these points are filtered out.

                      So, for your case (XT2, transfer with Tread), GPX 1.1 is the only useful choice.

                      (By the way, it's not an issue with an XT(!), as the Drive App (not Tread) transfers the GPX to the unit, which preserves the hidden points).

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                      • Martin Wilckeundefined Martin Wilcke

                        @Andy-Beviere said in gpx 1.1 vs 1.2:

                        the unit changes the route between the via points

                        It's not the unit (XT2); the Tread app causes the problem.

                        GPX 1.2 is similar to the basecamp format: You have your VIA points, and the route segments in between are shaped with a lot of "hidden shaping points" (gpxx:rpt extensions):

                        gpx rpt.jpg

                        When transferring a GPX 1.2 with USB to your XT2, these hidden points are preserved, but when using the Tread App, these points are filtered out.

                        So, for your case (XT2, transfer with Tread), GPX 1.1 is the only useful choice.

                        (By the way, it's not an issue with an XT(!), as the Drive App (not Tread) transfers the GPX to the unit, which preserves the hidden points).

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                        @Martin-Wilcke

                        Hi Martin yes totally agree, its when the route goes from the Tread app to the XT2…

                        Many thanks,

                        Andy.

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                        • Skellumundefined Skellum

                          @Andy-Beviere said in gpx 1.1 vs 1.2:

                          @Hans-van-de-Ven-MR-MRA

                          Hi Hans,

                          Many thanks for your reply but unfortunately in my-case this is incorrect, if I send a route from MRA to Tread and onto the XT2 over the air only the via points are shown and the unit changes the route between the via points, obviously this could be my error but believe me I’ve tried and tried…

                          Just to reiterate this is file transfer over the air and my issues are when the route is viewed on the unit not on MRA or Tread.

                          Thanks again,

                          Andy.

                          Hi Andy,
                          Not sure if you have seen this earlier post from Steve Jarrell that really explains how 1.2 works and why he feels it is better to use than 1.1
                          https://forum.myrouteapp.com/topic/2734/gpx-1-1-vs-1-2-simple-explanation
                          Hope it helps
                          Tony

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                          @Skellum

                          Ooooh Thanks Tony… will have a read!

                          Thanks,

                          Andy.

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