Can you easily program the route you want to take or are you only able to choose one of Garmin's routes?
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if you know the route you want to take the gps will automatically reroute you other wise you may want to follow the route garmin is taking you
803504
If you are asking, "can I set specific roads to take?", I haven't found a way to do that. You can set the type of route, ie. shortest, fastest...
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No, but it gives choices of routes, and you can program it to avoid certain roads and road types (such as no toll roads), fastest route, shortest route. I haven't looked at the route choices yet. I have not had an issue with either of my Garmin GPS units not getting me to my destination; so I usually just let it take me, unless I decide as I'm driving to change roads, then it just re-routes based on the road I am currently on. You could also plot a via point to force it to go a certain way, which I have done with my older unit.
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The feature that lets you take the route you want to take is the "add stop" feature. You can force it to route the you choose by choosing stop(s).Here are the instructions from the manual:Adding a Point to a RouteBefore you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode.1 While navigating a route, select ￼ to return to the main menu.2 Select Where To?.3 Search for the location (page 8)4 Select Go!.5 Select Add to Active Route.I will add that I haven't tried this and don't know how easy it would be to add a stop on the route one wants.Jeff The feature that lets you take the route you want to take is the "add stop" feature. You can force it to route the you choose by choosing stop(s).Here are the instructions from the manual:Adding a Point to a RouteBefore you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode.1 While navigating a route, select ￼ to return to the main menu.2 Select Where To?.3 Search for the location (page 8)4 Select Go!.5 Select Add to Active Route.I will add that I haven't tried this and don't... » Read More The feature that lets you take the route you want to take is the "add stop" feature. You can force it to route the you choose by choosing stop(s).Here are the instructions from the manual:Adding a Point to a RouteBefore you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode.1 While navigating a route, select ￼ to return to the main menu.2 Select Where To?.3 Search for the location (page 8)4 Select Go!.5 Select Add to Active Route.I will add that I haven't tried this and don't know how easy it would be to add a stop on the route one wants.Jeff « Show Less
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The feature that lets you take the route you want to take is the "add stop" feature. You can force it to route the you choose by choosing stop(s). Here are the instructions from the manual: Adding a Point to a Route Before you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode. 1 While navigating a route, select &#65532; to return to the main menu. 2 Select Where To?. 3 Search for the location (page 8) 4 Select Go!. 5 Select Add to Active Route. I will add that I haven't tried this and don't know how easy it would be to add a stop on the route one wants. Jeff
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In the bottom left corner of the map press the button with dots on it. This takes you to a screen with home, poi's etc.. at the bottom it shows menu1/3. Press right arrow once to see menu 2/3. Choose route options. You can set the preferences from there.
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You can add a single waypoint to your route. Just select your final destination, then select another destination. It will ask if you want it to be a waypoint (if you say no, it replaces your prior destination). You can also set preferences regarding highway use, time versus distance optimization, etc.
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Does the 1450 have the option of setting up multiple routes at one time? Which other Garmin has this optionThanks
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Yes, this can be done in the setup under units. Go the Garmin.com and under support you can look at the manual for any device you want to research.
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Yes, it will recalculate and give you the shortest route to your designated location if you miss a turn or choose to take another route. It will adjust based on your gps location.
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I have just played with it locally. It will plan from current location to where ever you want to go. We will be road tripping in our RV in Feb and will give it a side by side test with our older Garmin. ROGER
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Yes you can and there are many ways to accomplish it... I have four GPS units. One is in my Van, the GPSMAP for geocashing and kayaking and I have for my bicycle. All Garmin and out of all of them my favorite one is the 62St. I have though about selling it several times because I do not kayak anymore and it is really bulky for the bicycle but because it is very good when it comes to receiving from satellites I hold on to it.... Very accurate and built really solid......
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I can select which kind of route. I will try and describe how based on memory as the unit is not in front of me. After putting in the destination, the screen with the big "GO" appears. If one waits a couple of extra seconds, an icon appears in the very lowest, right- hand corner. Select that icon. The screen comes up with the list of options by words, fastest, most freeways, fewest freeways, etc. it takes the unit a few more seconds to populate each route with the time required. Then, again, select the icon on the bottom, can not recall ig right hand, or center, but it looks like a map. That takes you to a map with the three options displayed. Hard to tell, sometimes which route each takes. Good luck. I can select which kind of route. I will try and describe how based on memory as the unit is not in front of me. After putting in the destination, the screen with the big "GO" appears. If one waits a couple of extra seconds, an icon appears in the very lowest, right- hand corner. Select that icon. The screen comes up with the list of options by words, fastest, most freeways, fewest freeways, etc. it takes the unit a few more seconds to populate each route with the time required. Then, again, select the icon on the bottom, can not recall ig right hand, or center, but it looks like... » Read More I can select which kind of route. I will try and describe how based on memory as the unit is not in front of me. After putting in the destination, the screen with the big "GO" appears. If one waits a couple of extra seconds, an icon appears in the very lowest, right- hand corner. Select that icon. The screen comes up with the list of options by words, fastest, most freeways, fewest freeways, etc. it takes the unit a few more seconds to populate each route with the time required. Then, again, select the icon on the bottom, can not recall ig right hand, or center, but it looks like a map. That takes you to a map with the three options displayed. Hard to tell, sometimes which route each takes. Good luck. « Show Less
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you can put in three separate locations by first going to the locations and then designating which of the three location options you want for it. then you can switch to any of the three at any time. the device only shows direction to travel as the crow flies,and distance. it is NOT like a garmin GPS which tell you where to turn. it only points you in the direction of one of the three locations you have entered and it will show distance but you have to figure out the paths to take.
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Thank you for your help. I finally installed the unit in my truck yesterday to test it out. Here's another question. Is their a way to program it to map out Commercial Routes as I drive a large truck and can't go on any parkways?
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I find the 1450 frustrating to set up routes the way I want them. They should at least include MapSource with it. Hopefully I will find a solution...
910322
Garmin's are amazing for exactly what you want. If the user is experienced with maps, I'd recommend getting a model that offers Topographic maps which will help with route planning if they're going off-trail.
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yes, you can plan your routes in google maps ( or any other similar mapping application ) and then import the routes into GPS unit. The maps can be updated as well.
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Yes. I can understand your confusion since unlike some GPS models it doesn't have a dedicated "go to" button, but the functionality is there.
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Yes you can. I have my home address in the address book so that from wherever I am I only have to select "Home" and punch "GO" and that's all to get home. No, it does not always optimize the route but if you would like to take a "more scenic" route you can change it's mind and go from there. It will get you back on path.
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I do not trust it in truck route mode at all as I have tried it several times on roads that I know are truck routes and it completely shuts down on me. So I only use it as a guide and I leave it in car mode. Sorry you really need to complain to Garmin as I will when i get the time.