"Show next waypoint information" - another hidden UI filter!
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As I understand it the option in the navigation app "Show next waypoint information"
under navigation settings > screen layout > waypoints
it is intended to show the next waypoint information as per the image on the left below
the support manual describes the function as :-
"Show next waypoint information: Choose here if you want to see information for the upcoming waypoint. Also, make a distinction whether you only want to see the information of viabpoints or of all waypoints."my question & the problem I have with this is that the information is only shown at the last minute as you approach the waypoint, there seems to be yet another secret filter that hides the information till you are approximately 0.5 miles / 750m from the waypoint
the setting choice is to show the information "Yes" or "No", the setting choice is not "Yes show it but hide it till the last minute"
waypoints tend to be placed on the approach or exit of a junction or some navigation feature
I do not think it is wise to be having to keep looking at the navigation device anticipating when the waypoint information will appear, my concentration should be on the junction / feature aheadIf I have asked to see this information by enabling the setting, then I think it should ALWAYS be visible
if it was always visible then I would have plenty of opportunity/time to look at the information when it is safe for me to do so, IMO the current implementation is nearly dangerous
it is a great idea to have the information function but for me the current implementation with the hide filter makes it pretty much useless
PS someone will say it saves screen space, my answer if you need the screen space turn the function off
