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BaseCamp shows the route as a straight line
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2025 5:34 am
by SveinHaakon
I am creating a simple route in BaseCamp, but the route comes up as i straight line, regardless of which map I am using.
Is there anyone who knows about this and can give me advice? Many thanks in advance.
Re: BaseCamp shows the route as a straight line
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2025 6:03 am
by sussamb
It will be because route properties is set to direct. Open route properties by right clicking on the route in the left hand pane and select Open, change route activity to something other than direct in the drop down box top right.
Re: BaseCamp shows the route as a straight line
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2025 9:03 am
by SveinHaakon
Thank you for quick answer, but the activity is already set to Motorcycling, not Direct. So I believe there must be something else.
Re: BaseCamp shows the route as a straight line
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2025 11:15 am
by lkraus
That looks like the Global Map included with Basecamp, which is not routable. Try switching to a City Navigator map and recalculate.
Re: BaseCamp shows the route as a straight line
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2025 4:03 pm
by SveinHaakon
Thank you very much indeed, the case is solved. I had switched to City Navigator, but I had not pushed the button for recalculate.
Now you have saved me a lot of work, I thank you again, and wish you a continued good Sunday.
Best regards
SveinHaakon
Oslo, Norway
Re: BaseCamp shows the route as a straight line
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2025 12:50 am
by rbentnail
Good deal! Even I, way over here in the USA, breathed a sigh of relief for you!
Re: BaseCamp shows the route as a straight line
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2025 6:12 am
by sussamb
SveinHaakon wrote: Sun Aug 31, 2025 4:03 pm
Thank you very much indeed, the case is solved. I had switched to City Navigator, but I had not pushed the button for recalculate.
Now you have saved me a lot of work, I thank you again, and wish you a continued good Sunday.
Best regards
SveinHaakon
Oslo, Norway
Anytime you switch map you need to recalculate. You may find this tutorial useful
https://www.newenglandriders.org/learn-basecamp/