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GPS City Q&A » Automotive GPS » How to create custom routes?

Automotive GPS (5 replies)

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How to create custom routes?

› Garmin Nuvi 3750 NOH

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Randy
Las Vegas NV

Original question asked on Sep 19, 2011, 1:22pm

I like to use the AAA online triptik software, and (similar) Google maps "get customized directions" applications. I use them because they easily allow you to drag the selected route to what I want it to be.
For example, my Garmin 3750 selects what it thinks is the best route. I know from experience that the route that Garmin selected, A to B via C, is not the best way to get from A to B, but the best way is A to B via D.
Is there any application that works like the AAA/Gooogle drag & drop routing that I can use to plan my route on the PC, and then download my personally customized route to the Nuvi 3750?
I was looking at a Garmin "Trip & Waypoint manager" but the 3750 is not a supported unit. I also looked at the Garmin "Mapsource City Navigator for North America...NT DVD 2012, but it has maps in it which I don't think I need since my 3750 has maps in memory (I have lifetime updates).
If these are not going to do what i want, I guess I will have to use AAA/Google maps, then plug in towns that follow the route I customized into the 3750 to sort of force it to navigate the way I want it to.
Thanks in advance.

GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #1 on Sep 20, 2011, 7:41am

The 3750 lacks the feature to make custom routes on a computer then transfer them to it. All routes need to be created on the unit. I suggest using more via points to have the unit go the route you want.

Randy
Las Vegas NV

Reply #2 on Sep 20, 2011, 7:28pm

1. Can you recommend a unit that does have the capability of taking routes from a computer? (For future purchase information).
2. Is there a specific name to that feature that I can focus on when shopping for a replacement unit?
Thanks

Randy
Las Vegas NV

Reply #3 on Sep 20, 2011, 7:29pm

I should have also said, this is for auto travel, so the unit should be similar to the Garmin 3750.

GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #4 on Sep 21, 2011, 8:56am

The nuvi 14XX and 13XX units will have that feature at this time. They are not as nice and slick as the nuvi 37XX series. Another model is the Garmin zumo 660 or zumo 665. They will allow you to create a route on a computer.

There is no specific term for the feature that I know of.

shawn
victoria

Reply #5 on Nov 2, 2012, 7:46am

does anyone know how i can program roughly 2000 stops in the routes portion, it say it can hold 7 routes each 250 but it has expandable memory slot would there be a way to add more stops, im doing flyer delievery and need close to 2000 adresses put in 7 routes any help would be appreatiated

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