Mapsource Q (keeping detail when zooming out)

team ftb · 03-18-2013, 10:34 PM

A basic question from a newbie when using Mapsource.

I'm attempting to plan a route from Mexico to Panama that uses dirt roads a majority of the way. Problem is I can't zoom out more than 3KM before losing my dirt tracks that are displayed on the map. Is there a way to maintain the dirt road visisbility on the map whilst viewing from a farther out ie. 10-20KM at least?

If not in Mapsource will Basecamp allow these modifications?

The map I've working with is: http://www.cenrut.org/adw/over.htm

If there's a better map by all means let me know

.

Thank you.

9Dave · 03-19-2013, 03:17 AM

Basically, no. The road types are designated in the map data and certain types are shown at certain resolutions. Small roads are not shown when zooming out farther, as you've found.

BigDogAdventures.com · 03-19-2013, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9Dave

Basically, no. The road types are designated in the map data and certain types are shown at certain resolutions. Small roads are not shown when zooming out farther, as you've found.

What Dave said is true-------but be sure to have your detail set to "Highest"---that will help.

BigDog

team ftb · 03-19-2013, 09:43 AM

Dang. Was hoping I was overlooking a basic function somewhere. Thank you both for the response.

Yep got the map on most detail shown. Sadly ain't enough offroad tracks for my taste

. Where's the button for "more offroad tracks"

.

StuartV · 03-26-2013, 04:45 PM

BaseCamp definitely shows more detail when zoomed out than MapSource.

I'm looking at them side by side right now. Both set to 20mi zoom, and detail to Highest. Both showing City Nav NA NT 2013.1.

I can see a bunch of secondary roads in BaseCamp that are not displayed in MapSource.

MapSource v6.16.3
BaseCamp v4.1.2

team ftb · 03-26-2013, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the tip. Trying to get my arms around Basecamp but after Mapsource for years its not any fun.

StuartV · 03-26-2013, 06:04 PM

Yeah, I hated it at first, too. Still prefer MapSource, but at least I feel like I can somewhat use BC now.

If you haven't noticed yet, the little icons in the very bottom left corner are your friends!

wbbnm · 03-27-2013, 07:53 AM

Basecamp definitely does show minor roads at higher zoom levels than Mapsource.

I almost always use Mapsource, but I do resort to Basecamp when I want to see minor roads at high zoom levels.

Countdown · 03-27-2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9Dave

Basically, no. The road types are designated in the map data and certain types are shown at certain resolutions. Small roads are not shown when zooming out farther, as you've found.

That is what Dan said also but then why difference in MS & BC?

Countdown · 03-27-2013, 10:54 AM

I run R & R in my Nuvi in motor home for just that reason.

CN sucks in Nuvi, doesn't show any town names at decient zoom leval and no side roads. R & R shows much more.

StuartV · 03-27-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Countdown

That is what Dan said also but then why difference in MS & BC?

Because what they said is partially wrong.

The map data specifies what the road types are, but that in no way constrains how a program displays them. If you wanted to, you could write a program that displayed all road types at all zoom levels.

wbbnm · 03-27-2013, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartV

Because what they said is partially wrong.

The map data specifies what the road types are, but that in no way constrains how a program displays them. If you wanted to, you could write a program that displayed all road types at all zoom levels.

I agree. This is obviously generally true since Basecamp shows more details at a given zoom level than Mapsource for the same mapsets.

03-18-2013, 10:34 PM	#1
team ftb ^OP Befuddled Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Lost in the jungles of Thailand Oddometer: 1,210	Mapsource Q (keeping detail when zooming out) A basic question from a newbie when using Mapsource. I'm attempting to plan a route from Mexico to Panama that uses dirt roads a majority of the way. Problem is I can't zoom out more than 3KM before losing my dirt tracks that are displayed on the map. Is there a way to maintain the dirt road visisbility on the map whilst viewing from a farther out ie. 10-20KM at least? If not in Mapsource will Basecamp allow these modifications? The map I've working with is: http://www.cenrut.org/adw/over.htm If there's a better map by all means let me know. Thank you. __________________ Cheers, Team FTB ------------------ Team "Fingering The Bean" Looking for the woman that takes the wheel when I'm seeing double.

03-19-2013, 03:17 AM	#2
9Dave Bazinga! Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Central Ohio Oddometer: 11,662	Basically, no. The road types are designated in the map data and certain types are shown at certain resolutions. Small roads are not shown when zooming out farther, as you've found. __________________ dunno.....

03-19-2013, 09:43 AM	#4
team ftb ^OP Befuddled Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Lost in the jungles of Thailand Oddometer: 1,210	Dang. Was hoping I was overlooking a basic function somewhere. Thank you both for the response. Yep got the map on most detail shown. Sadly ain't enough offroad tracks for my taste. Where's the button for "more offroad tracks". __________________ Cheers, Team FTB ------------------ Team "Fingering The Bean" Looking for the woman that takes the wheel when I'm seeing double.

03-26-2013, 04:45 PM	#5
StuartV Motorcyclist Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Roseville, CA Oddometer: 577	BaseCamp definitely shows more detail when zoomed out than MapSource. I'm looking at them side by side right now. Both set to 20mi zoom, and detail to Highest. Both showing City Nav NA NT 2013.1. I can see a bunch of secondary roads in BaseCamp that are not displayed in MapSource. MapSource v6.16.3 BaseCamp v4.1.2 __________________ - Stu '09 R12GS, '05 GSX-R1000 (x3), '05 KTM 525EXC (plated) Iron Butt # 4999, WERA/CCS EX # 666 (currently, expired), AMA Life Member Racer, Drummer, Bassist, Software Engineer

03-26-2013, 05:54 PM	#6
team ftb ^OP Befuddled Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Lost in the jungles of Thailand Oddometer: 1,210	Thanks for the tip. Trying to get my arms around Basecamp but after Mapsource for years its not any fun. __________________ Cheers, Team FTB ------------------ Team "Fingering The Bean" Looking for the woman that takes the wheel when I'm seeing double.

03-26-2013, 06:04 PM	#7
StuartV Motorcyclist Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Roseville, CA Oddometer: 577	Yeah, I hated it at first, too. Still prefer MapSource, but at least I feel like I can somewhat use BC now. If you haven't noticed yet, the little icons in the very bottom left corner are your friends! __________________ - Stu '09 R12GS, '05 GSX-R1000 (x3), '05 KTM 525EXC (plated) Iron Butt # 4999, WERA/CCS EX # 666 (currently, expired), AMA Life Member Racer, Drummer, Bassist, Software Engineer

03-27-2013, 07:53 AM	#8
wbbnm Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Abq NM Oddometer: 1,203	Basecamp definitely does show minor roads at higher zoom levels than Mapsource. I almost always use Mapsource, but I do resort to Basecamp when I want to see minor roads at high zoom levels.

03-27-2013, 10:54 AM	#10
Countdown Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Carson City/Ridgecrest Oddometer: 3,992	I run R & R in my Nuvi in motor home for just that reason. CN sucks in Nuvi, doesn't show any town names at decient zoom leval and no side roads. R & R shows much more. __________________ Jerry Counts

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