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Garmin hat einen großen Schwung Software-Updates (Beta-Versionen) für seine GPSmap 62, GPSmap 78, Oregon und Dakota Outdoor GPS-Handgeräte veröffentlicht. Neben diversen Fehlerbehebungen enthalten die Updates neue Geocaching-Funktionen (Multicache-Support) und zahlreiche funktionelle Erweiterungen.

Bei den Updates handelt es sich um Beta-Software; Fehler sind also nicht ausgeschlossen. Die Updates beinhalten auch vorherige Update-Versionen, die im Folgenden ebenfalls aufgeführt sind.

Ausprobiert: Das neue Multicaching-Feature

Bei Multicaches gab es bislang ein großes Ärgernis. Beim Navigieren zu den Koordinaten eines Stages (hierzu wird üblicherweise ein beliebiger Wegpunkt mit den berrechneten Zielkoordinaten gefüttert), mußte der “Geocaching-Modus” (= aktive Navigation zu dem eigentlichen Geocache) verlassen werden. Dann war es nicht mehr möglich, die Cachebeschreibung oder einen Hint zu lesen bzw. den Cache als gefunden zu loggen. Ein ständiger Wechsel zwischen Geocache und Wegpunkt war die Folge.

Mit dem neuen Multicaching-Feature gehört dieses lästige Procedere der Vergangenheit an. Mit der Funktion Enter Next Stage werden einfach die Koordinaten der nächsten Station(en) eingegeben und dorthin navigiert. Wird die letzte Station erreicht und der Cache aufgespürt, dann kann der Cache sofort als gefunden markiert und ein Kommentar eingetragen werden. Very Cool!

Enter Next Stage: Nächste Station eines Multicaches eingeben (Screenshots: Dakota 20)	Koordinaten der nächsten Station eingeben	Navigieren zu der Zwischenstation eines Multicaches

GPSmap 62 und GPSmap 78 Software Version 2.44 Beta

• Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.44:
• Added multicaching support.
• Added display color to track gpx files.
• Added periodic track archiving (See http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2010/03/getting-more-with-automatic-track-archiving.html for more information).
• Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
• Added import indicator for gpx files.
• Added track review page improvements.
• Improved accuracy of trip odometer.
• Fixed occasional shutdowns.
• Fixed calendar to display all geocache finds and attempts on the correct day.
• Fixed paging after logging a geocache.
• Fixed issues with inconsistent altimeter readings.

Oregon 200/300/400 Software Version 3.85 Beta

• Changes made from version 3.81 to 3.85:
• Added multicaching support.
• Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
• Added ability to set user declination direction.
• Improved accuracy of trip odometer.
• Fixed occasional shutdowns.
• Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.

Oregon 450(t)/550(t) Software Version 3.74 Beta

• Changes made from version 3.71 to 3.74:
• Added multicaching support.
• Added display color to track gpx files.
• Added ability to set user declination direction.
• Improved accuracy of trip odometer.
• Fixed occasional shutdowns.
• Fixed issue with stuck route button.
• Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
• Further Instructions for units with 3.71:
  The unit must be held in boot block to apply the update.
  1. Unplug all Garmin devices from the computer at this time.
  2. Run Oregonx50_371_to_374.exe.
  3. Select ‘USB Device’ from the following menu.
  4. Shut down the Oregon if it is running.
  5. Press and hold the power button.
  6. Attach the USB Cable.
  7. When the text box next to ‘USB Device’ shows your unit information, press OK.
  8. Once the device screen flashes, release the power button, but do not unplug unit.
  9. Wait for the update to complete.

• Changes made from version 3.61 to 3.71:
• Added ability to move waypoints using the map.
• Added display color to track gpx files.
• Added import indicator for gpx files.
• Fixed ability to select active track color.
• Fixed issue reviewing tracks with only one point.
• Fixed issue with missing or extra track segments on the map.
• Fixed issue with duplicate tracks.
• Changes made from version 3.52 to 3.61:
• Added Track Archiving (See http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2010/03/getting-more-with-automatic-track-archiving.html for more information)
• Added Automatic Shaded Relief option. This setting will disable Shaded Relief when zoomed in.
• Updated map review of tracks and routes. The distance shown is now the distance along the route or track.
• Added additional data to track and route review pages.
• Improved map drawing speed.
• Changes made from version 3.51 to 3.52:
• Added geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
• Improved keyboard responsiveness.
• Fix hang searching for POI.
• Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.51:
• Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
• Improved WAAS performance.
• Improved speed, trip odometer, and stopped/moving time data fields while in low velocity.
• Fixed issue with map POI’s showing twice for a single point.
• Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
• Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them.
• Fixed issue with calculator % function.

Neue Trackfunktion: Automatisch archivieren (Screenshot: Dakota 20)	Archivierungsintervall für Tracks (Screenshot: Dakota 20)	Verschieben eines Wegpunkts (Wegpunktmanager > Wegpunkt wählen > Submenü: Wegpkt. verschieben) (Screenshot: GPSmap 62)

Dakota 10/20 Software Version 3.15 Beta

• Changes made from version 3.14 to 3.15:
• Fixed issue from 3.14 with Garmin BirdsEye and Garmin Custom Maps
• Changes made from version 3.12 to 3.14:
• Added multicaching support.
• Added ability to move waypoints using the map.
• Added display color to track gpx files.
• Added periodic track archiving (See http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2010/03/getting-more-with-automatic-track-archiving.html for more information).
• Added Automatic Shaded Relief option.
• Added ability to set user declination direction.
• Added import indicator for gpx files.
• Added track review page improvements.
• Improved accuracy of trip odometer.
• Fixed occasional shutdowns.
• Fixed issue with Oblique Mercator User grid.
• Changes made from version 3.11 to 3.12:
• Added Geocache filtering. Select Setup > Geocaches to add custom filters.
• Improved keyboard responsiveness.
• Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.11:
• Added brightness adjustments for BirdsEye imagery.
• Improved WAAS performance.
• Improved speed, trip odometer, and stopped/moving time data fields while in low velocity.
• Fixed issue with map POI’s showing twice for a single point.
• Fixed elevation profiles to always use the most detailed DEM data loaded.
• Fixed future plot with tracks that have no elevations in them.
• Fixed issue with calculator % function.

Download:

• GPSmap 62/78
• Oregon 200/300/400
• Oregon 450/550
• Dakota 10/20