Generate BirdsEyes POI's
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Downloading the right BirdsEyes for a larger area can be a challenge. This tool generates POIs which can be imported into the XT/XT2 and then selected when defining your BirdsEye position. The naming intentionally starts with 'aa' to make searching for the POI on the XT/XT2 easier.

Coordinates (Lat, Lon)
Right-click on Google Maps to get coordinates
Size per BirdsEye (in km)
Maximum size for XT: 25 km
Maximum size for XT2: 200 km
Number of BirdsEyes (length)
Width
Angle (0-360)
North: 0, East: 90
South: 180, West: 270
POI Label (optional)

Output

Download: GPX file (see instructions below)
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URL: https://motorcycleadventures.eu/tools/birdseye-generator/?latlon=42.988168103191676,-1.5155209763754514&label=Pyrenees&size=90&x=5&y=1&angle=100

Instructions

After downloading the GPX file:

  1. Import the GPX file onto your XT/XT2 with Explore/Thread
  2. On the XT/XT2 go to the BirdsEye Direct app
  3. Click on the download icon
  4. Click 'Location'
  5. Scroll down and click 'Garmin Explore Waypoint' (XT2) or 'Saved' (XT)
  6. Click 'Search by Name' and search for 'aaa'
  7. Select the right BirdsEye waypoint/POI (twice)
  8. Change the 'Size' to the correct distance (and check other settings)
  9. Click 'Download'
  10. Click 'Done'
  11. Repeat step 3 to 10 for all BirdsEyes Waypoints

Note: The red boxes (tracks) are just for reference and can be ignored.

For more detailed information, see the article about BirdsEyes.

TIP: In Google My Maps, you can upload multiple GPX files. Upload your tracks and the BirdsEyes GPX to check if all boxes overlap your route.