"Operate my device"

Rhubarbe · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: "Operate my device"

Hi

I today received my GO 720 and after a few problems have managed to update to the latest application and map. Well chuffed so far - thanks again to topgazza for pointing me to the totalPDA deal.

When looking about in Home (updated to 2.5.2.60 today) I noticed the "Operate my device" button. This seems to allow you to use and setup the TomTom using the computer mouse and keyboard while it's connected. I'm very impressed with this feature as many of my journeys are pre-planned at home and I find it much easier to set the device up using a laptop/mouse/keyboard than using the touch screen.

My question: Is this facility new or has it been there for some time?

Cheers - Andy

MrT · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject:

Certainly in the past few versions, not sure for how long though. It does not work well on the x40 range where you cannot use the live services.
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topgazza · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject:

You're welcome rhubarbe..just doing what the good folk here are renowned for. After my initial problems mine is working fine but not tried it on long trips to see if it stutters. I have Kate V7.10 ready if it does and TT don't comeout with a fix first.

Not tried the Operate My Device feature yet. I'll check it out now.

I intend to use Google maps to plan any complicated routes for me, as I do now with TT6 on my phone. Although I an very impressed so far with the few test routes I have run on the 720....
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Rhubarbe · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject:

topgazza · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

Yup...theres a thread or too on the subject that might give you more detail.

Haven't had to do it for a while but I have downloaded a program called TYRE from which you can do the whole thing. Or you can plot your route in Google and the program will convert it to TomTom speak. There are other ways as well so have a good root around here first.

try here

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=70681&highlight=tyre

which is the one I used before from Autoroute but I believe a lot of people use TYRE and Google now.....

Google TYRE and it will give you a link to their website...and its free....
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Rhubarbe · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject:

Andy_P · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject:

Tyre can be integrated into TT Home now.

topgazza · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject:

Heh, heh, some searchs are easier siad than done thats for sure.

You can send routes directly to Home or your TomTom and it also save s a copy on your PC as well. Good program.....

At least it should be seamless when creating and storing routes.
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IanS100 · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject:

The new TomTom Online Route Planner should do the same whilst taking into account IQ data & then save the itinerary to the TomTom. Having said that, I tested it out on a route from Liverpool City Centre to my home 20 miles away at 2.00 in the afternoon &, although I can't remember how long it quoted me to do the trip it only added 1 minute when I changed departure time to 5.00 pm...... If only that was true !!!

topgazza · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject:

I didn't know there was a TT online planner...well you learn something everyday.

I will ignore the IQ route thing.....I like doing it the old fashioned way and dragging my own waypoints etc.
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Daggers · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject:

topgazza · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject:

I'm a Project Manager...I can't read.......but well pointed out.
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