route 66 features

gangalee · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:56 pm Post subject: route 66 features

Hello

I am considering purchasing Route 66 software for my HP 2190.
I just sold copilot 6 & I am looking for some software to replace it.

I would be grateful if anyone could answer a few queries-:

1. I am aware that you can import speed cameras, but can you see graphical representation of them on the map?
2. Can you import other custom poi,s ie low bridges ect.? & see graphical representation of them on the map?

2. Can the Poi's be alerted with wav files? or equivelant?

3. Can you customise the route generation to prefer certain types of road?

4. Can you block roads?

5. Will it work with my Blue Tooth GPS? or wired GPS

6. Does it support multiple waypoints?

Thanking you in advance
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Gangalee
LGV Class 1, Garmin Streetpilot 2720
Mapsource 2010
Lowbridge-Speed Camera Data

mikealder · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:21 am Post subject: Re: route 66 features

gangalee · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks! You have been a great help! It seems like a decent piece of software, I will get myself a copy in the not to distant future!
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Gangalee
LGV Class 1, Garmin Streetpilot 2720
Mapsource 2010
Lowbridge-Speed Camera Data

mikealder · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:51 pm Post subject:

There is one major problem though it hangs on to a chosen route for far too long, if you decide you know better (traffic conditions/ time of day etc) go down your chosen route for a while, put up with the persistant exit, turn around or make a U turn nagging that the unit issues. Then hit Navigate To/ History and re-select the original destination, my unit hung on to the original planned route for over 200 miles last week, it kept me amused on the long drive home though! - I should have hit the re-route manualy to force the software to re-plan earlier, it was just out of interest I let it do its own thing - Mike

gangalee · Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:01 pm Post subject:

Can you turn the re-route calculation off? As a Trucker I have learned not to trust re-route in areas I have no knowledge off! Because you may get re-routed under a low bridge with no easy escape route! On the garmin units if you turn off rerouting, it will warn you once that you are off-route! Then when you get back onto any part of the route it will continue as normal.

One more question that needs clarifying do you get a list/intinery of the route generated? One that you can scroll through to check or modfy?
And while checking are all poi visible?
I am asking because this feature will make checking for low bridges on-route easier.
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Gangalee
LGV Class 1, Garmin Streetpilot 2720
Mapsource 2010
Lowbridge-Speed Camera Data

mikealder · Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:13 pm Post subject:

gangalee · Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:

Read the review! Very good & timely, I have ordered the software from www.66.com. To be honest I was thinking of buying this software before I read the review, but your review has come out at the same time as I was thinking of buying it . I could do with a block road feature, but I can work around that with multiple waypoints. When it arrives I will let you know how I get on with it! Thanks for all your help
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Gangalee
LGV Class 1, Garmin Streetpilot 2720
Mapsource 2010
Lowbridge-Speed Camera Data

gangalee · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:46 pm Post subject:

Well its arrived BUT:
Below is a copy of an email I have sent to Route 66 support,
Feel free to comment if you can help!

I am having problems getting the route 66 software running on my HP iPAQ hx2190 PPC.
Any attempt to calculate a route results in the software either locking up or closing itself down.

The exact symptoms are as follows:
A black line appears at the top of the screen, the windows screen reappears, and the machine locks up, whenever you attempt to calculate a route using the Route A to B option/Route A to B to C option. further investigation shows the program has quit & is no longer running in memory.

When you have a valid GPS position, any attempt to route to a location using the "navigate to" option results in the machine going into "calculating route" mode and NEVER returning with a route.

1. The installation process works fine & the software is installed on the SD card OK.
2. After inserting the card the software is installed on machine OK.
3. Activation is OK.
4. I have tried numerous configurations including 256 & 512 SD card, installing to card/device, Clean reset, & the result is always the same.
4. I have gone to the www.66.com site & downloaded the latest update. after installing the update every menu & icon is renamed "NULL_STRING"
& result is the same as before.

The website says that the software is compatible with my machine, but I am wondering if this is true! could some one enlighten me as to what the problem is?

Specifications: HP iPAQ hx2190, Windows mobile v 5.0, OS 5.1.1702, Route 66 v.7.0.990
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Gangalee
LGV Class 1, Garmin Streetpilot 2720
Mapsource 2010
Lowbridge-Speed Camera Data

gangalee · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:37 pm Post subject:

After nearly a full week dealing with route 66 support, I still cannot get the route 66 software working on my machine. I have decided to uninstall the bug ridden piece of ****, & I will not be re-installing it, so if anyone wants to make me an offer, you’re welcome......

In my opinion-:
1. Route 66 have not tested the application on all the machines they have listed on their site.
2. Support is of very poor quality, in fact laughable in most cases, but I am not finding it so funny when I have paid £80+ for navigation software that will not navigate.

I will be demanding a full refund from Route66 & I will never have any dealings with these comedians again.
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Gangalee
LGV Class 1, Garmin Streetpilot 2720
Mapsource 2010
Lowbridge-Speed Camera Data

ddhytz · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 12, 2006 Posts: 3

Problem solved?

eirlink · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 12, 2006 Posts: 15

Threr is a software bug in route 66 and they are aware of it.I got the fix along with Q2 maps last friday week.no problems now.but before the fix it was virtually unusable.crashed overy time I went off route and most times would not calculate a route at all.
Patience won out in the end and all is well.

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