[BaseCamp] Breaking up a route

[Tim Bowman]

Yes, one can set a 1000 mile proximity circle in the Windows version of BC.

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From: Basecamp [mailto:basecamp-bounces at micapeak.com] On Behalf Of Jerry
White
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 10:54 AM
To: BaseCamp
Subject: Re: [BaseCamp] Breaking up a route

I liked that functionality in S&T, and wish BC had it. I do what you do,
SWAG it based on the route directions, the measuring tool, and trial and
error. You might want to try using a proximity circle, though I don't know
if it lets you set it to 1000 miles. :)

Jerry

On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 10:37 AM, Greg Horodeck <greghoro at gmail.com> wrote:

> Not sure if I used the proper term in the subject. Looking for a 
> better solution to a problem I have than the one(s) I am using.
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> On a long route, say from Chicago to Albuquerque, I want to break it 
> into three rather equal daily segments. Either by mileage or by time. 
> Since most of my travel will  be  on Interstate, either time or 
> mileage based should be relatively synonymous.
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> While it is very simple to plan the route to determine the total 
> mileage/time and divide by the number of segments, the problem I'm 
> having is determining just where on the route the segment break 
> point(s) are.
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> I've looked at the Route Directions, which can help to SWAG an 
> approximate location. However, on long stretches where the road does 
> not change,  I still end up with a bit of trial and error. Using the 
> Measure tool is also helpful, more so on a relatively straight route.
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> Another technique I've used is time based, using Streets & Trips. One 
> can specify the number of hours one drives per day in planning the 
> route and let S&T show where the stopover is.  Divide the total route 
> travel time by the number of desired segments  to determine the daily 
> driving time.  I am not aware of an analog to this within BaseCamp. 
> Other problems with this technique is that BaseCamp and S&T have 
> different routing algorithms. While using two different software 
> solutions adds complexity to the solution, it is not a deal breaker.
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> I can see this being useful for planning a long point to point ride 
> such as a Four Corners or Ultimate Coast to Coast. Or even figuring 
> out potential gas stops for a Certification ride based on fuel range.
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> Thoughts?
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> Greg
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