Map Rendering and Trail Visibility after Software Update 2.43.8/.12
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@baaaa trails were brought back to 500m zoom level with 2026 Q1 FW release
Though unfortunately it was not made available for Vertical 1
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@pavel.samokha and the same goes for Race 1, since it didn’t receive the map-related part of the FW update (or am I wrong?)
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@SergioB I haven’t tested but I think you should be wrong. Race 1 didn’t receive new map features like titles, but the fix for trails at 500m should be applicable for Race 1 as well.
But again, I haven’t tested and can’t say for sure
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@pavel.samokha I have to apologize, you are right and I was wrong! I have played a bit with my Race 1 and I can confirm trails are visible at 500m zoom level
Haven’t noticed before, even if I occasionally do some trekking, because after the last update I use a lot the auto zoom feature in navigation, so I stay all the time at 1 or 2 km zoom level, and the the watch auto-zoom near turns
I should have checked before writing, apologies again!
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I still think it needs to be better.
When map is configured to high level of details, Garmin maps allow trails to still be visible at 1.2-2 km from the current point without panning the map. In part, that is achieved by offsetting the current point towards the bottom on the map screen, so that you can “see” further in front of you on the map. At the same time, usually there isn’t much point at looking behind you on the map.
On Suunto, trails disappear after 500 m when the watch is configured in metric units. It is even worse when the watch is configured in imperial units, in which case trails disappear after the 0.2mi level (320 meters).
Suunto: Ambit, Ambit 3 Peak, 9 Baro, Race S, Race Ti, Vertical 2 Ti
Garmin: Forerunner 210, Forerunner 610, Fenix 6X, Fenix 7X Ti -
The problem with how trails and roads are displayed is simply disastrous - even in the route planner, compare the map at nearly the same scale and see how drastically it changes!
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https://routeplanner.suunto.com/?lat=49.851338&lng=22.607213&zoom=13.1&style=outdoor
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https://routeplanner.suunto.com/?lat=49.851338&lng=22.607213&zoom=12.95&style=outdoor
These aren’t watches, but maps on a computer - what’s the point of hiding so many roads?
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@baaaa this topic is about watch firmware. The thing you mention is a different issue. It’s already mentioned in some dedicated topic, related to mobile app or route planner. Please post there
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@sky-runner both things are known
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