BMW X3 Forum
BMW X3 Forum
Welcome to the ultimate BMW X3 community.
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-19-2011, 07:48 PM   #67
pault
Second Lieutenant
29
Rep
225
Posts

Drives: 2011 F25 35i
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by sfax View Post
You can't send a route unfortunately . I'd like this feature too
There are a number of challenges to this. The main one is different underlying mapping data. BMW uses Teleatlas (owned by TomTom), Google use a verity of sources. In the USA it is their own, Europe a mixture including Europa Technologies, Teleatlas and maybe others.
If directions from Google Maps included a road that was not in the BMW teleatlas system then the route couldn't be replicated. Thats not to say it couldn't just default to working it out itself like it does now based on the destination. I also dont know there is any agreement between providers on how to define a route. Agree would be a nice feature, but is harder to do.
Appreciate 0
      09-19-2011, 10:28 PM   #68
sard
Major
235
Rep
1,334
Posts

Drives: 2008 M3
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Southern California

iTrader: (1)

I just sent one to my car and it seemed to work okay without me hitting the 'update'. We'll see how it goes.
__________________

E92 M3 - DCT - 20" BBS LM-R - KW Clubsport - Akrapovic Exhaust - Powerchip Tune - Arkym Aero Kit - HID Halo
Appreciate 0
      09-20-2011, 12:40 AM   #69
sfax
Brigadier General
sfax's Avatar
United Kingdom
91
Rep
3,855
Posts

Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Berkshire, UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by pault View Post
There are a number of challenges to this. The main one is different underlying mapping data. BMW uses Teleatlas (owned by TomTom), Google use a verity of sources. In the USA it is their own, Europe a mixture including Europa Technologies, Teleatlas and maybe others.
If directions from Google Maps included a road that was not in the BMW teleatlas system then the route couldn't be replicated. Thats not to say it couldn't just default to working it out itself like it does now based on the destination. I also dont know there is any agreement between providers on how to define a route. Agree would be a nice feature, but is harder to do.
I doubt they'll ever change this then

A workaround sometimes is to split the route into 2 or more end points and force the BMW route algorithm (I didn't know it was Teleatlas) to go a certain way. Takes longer to setup and won't always work as expected but works for simple diversions.
__________________

F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package | dynamic package | climate package | 309s | xline | xenons | electric seats | folding mirrors | business speakers
Appreciate 0
      09-20-2011, 05:31 PM   #70
sard
Major
235
Rep
1,334
Posts

Drives: 2008 M3
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Southern California

iTrader: (1)

Ok, it started working fine now..even though they didn't do anything. I called them to tell them it's working and to cancel the move to the 'higher ups'.
__________________

E92 M3 - DCT - 20" BBS LM-R - KW Clubsport - Akrapovic Exhaust - Powerchip Tune - Arkym Aero Kit - HID Halo
Appreciate 0
      09-21-2011, 06:52 PM   #71
LEDZEP
Lieutenant General
LEDZEP's Avatar
417
Rep
12,276
Posts

Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Area 51

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Yeah, mine continues to work too. Although it doesn't instill much confidence when it takes them months and then mysteriously starts working. I still hope they fire the imbicile in charge of ConnectedDrive.
__________________


I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
Appreciate 0
      09-22-2011, 12:16 AM   #72
sard
Major
235
Rep
1,334
Posts

Drives: 2008 M3
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Southern California

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by LEDZEP View Post
Yeah, mine continues to work too. Although it doesn't instill much confidence when it takes them months and then mysteriously starts working. I still hope they fire the imbicile in charge of ConnectedDrive.
__________________

E92 M3 - DCT - 20" BBS LM-R - KW Clubsport - Akrapovic Exhaust - Powerchip Tune - Arkym Aero Kit - HID Halo
Appreciate 0
      09-22-2011, 12:28 AM   #73
sfax
Brigadier General
sfax's Avatar
United Kingdom
91
Rep
3,855
Posts

Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Berkshire, UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by LEDZEP View Post
I still hope they fire the imbicile in charge of ConnectedDrive.
I hear he's also in charge of the music collection that plays album songs in the wrong order and the navigation arrows that don't go away
__________________

F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package | dynamic package | climate package | 309s | xline | xenons | electric seats | folding mirrors | business speakers
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:59 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST