Nav V26.09A (Beta with Perspective View)
 

This evening, once again thanks to Appy, I got my hands on a "patch" to the V26 operating system for the MkIV Nav Drive. This is NOT a complete reload of the OS, rather it a beta release of software that will take an existing version of V26 and patch it to version V26.09A. You MUST already be on V26 for this to work, and this only applies to a MkIV nav drive.

See http://www.xoutpost.com/navigation-sy...-released.html for details on loading the V26 OS. The procedures for burning and loading the V26.09A patch are identical.

Here are pictures of the load in my X5. With this new release you have an additional viewing menu option called "Perspective". That puts you into this new mode. Performance wise, it seems to be pretty responsive. Note that as far as I can tell this mode only seems to support direction of travel views (my preference is to have it in pointing north mode).

Note that it says loading version 0.0
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member...D/V26-3D-1.jpg

Still showing version 0.0
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member...D/V26-3D-2.jpg

Splash screen after loading the new OS
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member...D/V26-3D-3.jpg

Settings screen. Note that it shows version as T26.09A and I assume the date of the beta release (pretty current ;) )
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member...D/V26-3D-4.jpg

New viewing option called "Perspective"
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member...D/V26-3D-5.jpg

Perspective mode in split screen
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member...D/V26-3D-6.jpg

Full screen in Perspective mode
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member...D/V26-3D-7.jpg

2.5 mile range in Perspective mode
http://www.xoutpost.com/images/member...D/V26-3D-8.jpg

Identified issues/bugs/things to consider:

• Some people have reported losing the Aux Ventilation option on the nav menu. This seems to be more of an issue with the e53 (X5) then other models.
• Loading this beta release appears to put the nav drive into Euro mode (no accept screen, units in yards rather than feet)
• The Emergency option may disappear from the nav menu
• Splash Screen shows "T26.09A" rather than "== BMW =="
• Minor street names may not show up when in Perspective mode
• Thread on other possible issues - http://www.xoutpost.com/navigation-sy...countered.html

OK, here's a download link. I must warn you that this is a BETA release, and if you choose to download and install this then you do so with full recognition that neither I nor X5world/X3world can be held responsible for any problems you may encounter with your nav system. I have been told that you can go back to V26 by doing a software reload, but have not confirmed this.

You will note that the download is only a 37 Meg zip file. Again, this is because this is just a patch to an existing V26 install and does not contain the V26 update itself. Only load this after your MkIV has already been updated to V26.

The link for the download can be found here (you must be logged into the site to access this page) - http://www.xoutpost.com/navos.html

:goodluck: and enjoy!!

Very cool Jeff - thanks! Did you drive around with it? How's the updating speed? Any other changes? Not sure I feel to comfy with a beta version, but I'll certainly be watching these threads!!!

Yes, I drove around a while with it. Updating speed seems very comparable to being in the direction of travel mode.

So far I'm not seeing any downside to updating to this because you can choose to go to one of the two original modes if you don't like the Perspective mode. But stay tuned for updates.

Great job Jeff! This place always has the newest, latest, and greatest! :beerchug:

You are the MAN!!! Thanks for the beta!

Fantastic stuff !! :)

downloading right now and going to try it out when it's done!! Thanks Jeff!!!

Great update Jeff, thanks again to xoutpost.com! Just updated the M's Nav OS and worked as described. Can't wait to test some more before updating the X.

Same Here Jeff, I Sprinted My Ass To The Parking Lot, We Drove The M3 Today So Updated It Without Even Thinkking And Bam! Switch To Perspective Mode And Oooooooooooooh The Animation Is Soooooooooooooooooooooooooo Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im So Excited Rite Now I Am Completely Out Of Breadth. I Cannot Wait To See How It Handles On The Road, All This Talk Of Mkiv Being Able To Handle This?!?!?!??

Cant Wait To See How The M3 Does It And Go Home And Update The X! Omg Jeff, We Bow Down To Your Greatness!!!!!!!!!!!!

damn...I cant wait to get home tomorrow night and down load this sucker...that is just plain cool...