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      06-19-2015, 10:26 AM   #1
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Is there any way to set the Map view to automatically use View Facing North when not guiding route and Perspective View during route guidance?
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      06-19-2015, 11:26 AM   #2
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I would think this would have to be a coding thing, just a shot in the dark though
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      06-19-2015, 01:44 PM   #3
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I am not sure about your version, but using the UK version with BMW Professional version, whilst in the Map.

You use the "Favourite" buttons labelled 1 to 8 below the CD/DVD/Multimedia slot.

Use the iDrive to set up the map view.

Set the map view to Perspective and press and save on button 1.

Set the map view to Facing North and press and save on button 2.

Now you can switch views with the press of the buttons whether you are using guidance or not. This is the best of both worlds, so no coding required.
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I just leave the smaller map on split screen permanently facing north. I also keep it zoomed out further so I get an overview of the route (1 mile).
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      06-22-2015, 04:05 PM   #5
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Thanks for the replies. I went with the saving options. Also found out I can save destination addresses to the radio buttons.
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      06-22-2015, 06:34 PM   #6
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The best post that I've seen on button settings is from bmwlvr60 on a different forum:

1. Wife
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3. Fun Chick
4. Strip Club
5. Other Strip Club
6. Liquor Store
7. Other Liquor Store
8. Lawyer
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The best post that I've seen on button settings is from bmwlvr60 on a different forum:

1. Wife
2. Girlfriend
3. Fun Chick
4. Strip Club
5. Other Strip Club
6. Liquor Store
7. Other Liquor Store
8. Lawyer
I would think swapping 1. wife for 1. STD Clinic may be a smarter move!!
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      06-23-2015, 02:32 PM   #8
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I just leave the smaller map on split screen permanently facing north. I also keep it zoomed out further so I get an overview of the route (1 mile).
Sounds a good idea. As well as using buttons 1 for the Perspective view and 2 for the view Facing North, this is also worth a try.

Pity some others did not take the Original Posters thread seriously. Such is life.
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I just leave the smaller map on split screen permanently facing north. I also keep it zoomed out further so I get an overview of the route (1 mile).
That is actually a really good idea, especially as you can choose to have that showing traffic as well.
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The best post that I've seen on button settings is from bmwlvr60 on a different forum:

1. Wife
2. Girlfriend
3. Fun Chick
4. Strip Club
5. Other Strip Club
6. Liquor Store
7. Other Liquor Store
8. Lawyer
lmfao
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