I agree with the suggestion that it would be nice if icons that are in Basecamp could be installed on a device that does not have them. In the end, some Basecamp icons are not found on some Garmin devices and some Garmin device icons are not found in Basecamp. So the Basecamp developers - and the Mapsource developers before them - just do the best they can. And the differences only get larger as you cross model lines, say from Nuvi to Montana or eTrex or.
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Even where two Nuvi models have the same or similar software features they may work quite differently. At Garmin there is no standardization of icons and software features even within the Nuvi model line. With the complete lack of standards (in more than just this case) on the device development side, it's pretty much impossible for Basecamp to perfectly match the devices. Basecamp developers just try to provide a set of icons that catch most of what's out there. It's the complete lack of standardization on the device development side of the company. The problem isn't with the Basecamp software developers in this case. Standardization between manufacturers is one thing (and difficult to control) but, standardization within a single manufacturer model line should be. It is unacceptable that a software developed by Garmin can't filter out icons for Garmin devices. If an individual has the foresight to develop his software to the specific needs of the user, it is expected that a developer such as Garmin would have the foresight.Ģ) Basecamp does not have to be compatible with every GPS out there, but it should know what icons are specific to those in the Garmin line.
Where is why.ġ) The geocache application GSAK supports a wide number of GPS devices (from multiple manufacturers) yet maintains specific flexibility for a user to customize which icons are compatible or not. At the risk of turning this thread into yet another witch hunt against Base Camp:Īctually it is the developer's problem.
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