Map Correction Help

[mcat0]

I discovered an obvious mapping error. Instead of turning onto a main highway, my TomTom 730 (up-to-date map) chose a gravel road first only to enter the highway farther down the road. I tried to unsuccessfully correct this error. Are there any tutorials posted that explain how to do this or am I just wasting my time?

Thanks.

 

[flyer1024]

I see this kind of thing ocasionally, even on a fastest route setting. if the road has a long curve to the right for instance, my unit sometimes wants me to go up the exit and back down the other side right back onto the highway.

if that road is one you'll never use, just go into the map corrections and block it. check the setting to not send that particular correction out through mapshare and it'll only apply on your tomtom. next time you go there, as far as your unit is concerned the road doesn't exist.

 

[mcat0]

I see this kind of thing ocasionally, even on a fastest route setting. if the road has a long curve to the right for instance, my unit sometimes wants me to go up the exit and back down the other side right back onto the highway.

if that road is one you'll never use, just go into the map corrections and block it. check the setting to not send that particular correction out through mapshare and it'll only apply on your tomtom. next time you go there, as far as your unit is concerned the road doesn't exist.

Many thanks for your help. I found the TomTom manual needs an improvement (an index for starters). There are choices on my TomTom that are not found in the manual such as other trip options (distance from GPS etc.). I have no clue what these choices mean. TomTom online "help" informed me they were not on my GPS. They are.

 

[dhn]

Think you can provide a screenshot of the screen(s) with the options you aren't sure about?

 

[mcat0]

Think you can provide a screenshot of the screen(s) with the options you aren't sure about?

I hope this shows ok.

Many thanks.

 

[dhn]

Thanks.....I will have to investigate and see if I can provide some information to you.

 

[tflight]

There are choices on my TomTom that are not found in the manual such as other trip options (distance from GPS etc.). I have no clue what these choices mean.

For those curious, those options are found by going to Menu -> View route -> Browse as Text -> Options. (And possibly elsewhere.) You must have an active route to get there.

What this does is change which data is displayed when you go to Menu -> View route -> Browse as text. In the first column before the turn arrow and street name you can determine which type of data you want to see... distance between segments, distance since your starting position, what time you are expected to get to that location, etc.

This feature actually came in very handy for me once. I was driving to a location where there was a large lake crossing. There were three ferries that cross the lake at different locations. I knew what time each ferry left (some only a couple of times per day) so I was able to use that function to monitor if I would make that intermediate location in enough time to make their schedule-- or if I would need to use a different ferry. (I used the Time of day option.)

I've also used that feature on really long trips. I drove from Florida to Maine and set that option to 'Time of day'. When it lists out the trip directions in text it will show what time of day you are expected to arrive at some of the major cities along the way-- handy when it tells you that you will arrive in D.C. during rush hour.

 

[dhn]

Thanks, tflight. Guess I never noticed or used the 'options' before. I think your feedback will assist the OP.

 

[mcat0]

For those curious, those options are found by going to Menu -> View route -> Browse as Text -> Options. (And possibly elsewhere.) You must have an active route to get there.

What this does is change which data is displayed when you go to Menu -> View route -> Browse as text. In the first column before the turn arrow and street name you can determine which type of data you want to see... distance between segments, distance since your starting position, what time you are expected to get to that location, etc.

This feature actually came in very handy for me once. I was driving to a location where there was a large lake crossing. There were three ferries that cross the lake at different locations. I knew what time each ferry left (some only a couple of times per day) so I was able to use that function to monitor if I would make that intermediate location in enough time to make their schedule-- or if I would need to use a different ferry. (I used the Time of day option.)

I've also used that feature on really long trips. I drove from Florida to Maine and set that option to 'Time of day'. When it lists out the trip directions in text it will show what time of day you are expected to arrive at some of the major cities along the way-- handy when it tells you that you will arrive in D.C. during rush hour.

Thanks very much for the info. Is there a default setting? I still can't figure out why this information is omitted from the manual or why the online help desk at Tomtom said I didn't have it on my 730.

 

[tflight]

I'm not certain, but I think the default setting is 'Time to Instruction'. Someone who has never used that function before might be able to look at it on their device and figure it out.

As to the manual.... unfortunately there are lots of things that are not in the manual. That goes for the other GPS companies as well. Some devices don't even come with a manual or have only a "QuickStart" guide.

 

[tukatz]

I'm not certain, but I think the default setting is 'Time to Instruction'. Someone who has never used that function before might be able to look at it on their device and figure it out.

As to the manual.... unfortunately there are lots of things that are not in the manual. That goes for the other GPS companies as well. Some devices don't even come with a manual or have only a "QuickStart" guide.

Despite the fact that there is a fair number of pages in the manual for my 920, there is not much THERE there.

 

[Buddharay]

I discovered an obvious mapping error. Instead of turning onto a main highway, my TomTom 730 (up-to-date map) chose a gravel road first only to enter the highway farther down the road. I tried to unsuccessfully correct this error. Are there any tutorials posted that explain how to do this or am I just wasting my time?

Thanks.

There is a good map correction FAQ on Club TomTom that should help you out: http://www.clubtomtom.com/general/mapshare-faq/

Which map version are you using on your 730?

 

[mcat0]

Map question. Navteq vs TeleAtlas

There is a good map correction FAQ on Club TomTom that should help you out: http://www.clubtomtom.com/general/mapshare-faq/

Which map version are you using on your 730?

Sorry I've taken so long to reply. I have map version 810.1907 which I assume is up to date. I am still finding my way with the TomTom. My brother-in-law has a less expensive Navigon 2100 max. To compare, we both tried a route to a friend's address. He was successful but I wasn't. According to my TomTom 730, the street didn't exist even though it's been there for a couple of years. I understand Garmin, Magellan and Navigon use Navteq maps whereas TomTom uses TeleAtlas. Does Navteq has a mapping edge? Is there any way streets can be added?

Many thanks.

 

[tflight]

I understand Garmin, Magellan and Navigon use Navteq maps whereas TomTom uses TeleAtlas. Does Navteq has a mapping edge?

I suspect 8.30 is your application version... but not your map version. You can see a picture here that will show you where to find the map version info.

NAVTEQ certainly has the advantage on that particular street, but you are just as likely to find streets on your TomTom that are not on the Navigon your friend has. It just depends on the local area.

You can't add a street yourself, however you can report the omission at mapinsight.teleatlas.com.