Map in 3D view

webwysard · 06-11-2010, 10:18 PM

Why I cant see maps in 3D view.

The car is Aug 2009 built with HDD Pro sat Nav.

Am I missing something like latest software or probably the hardware.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Oli · 06-12-2010, 01:05 AM

Go to views and put it in perspective

webwysard · 06-12-2010, 07:32 AM

Does the car need to be moving for the view to be in 3D ????

chris_s1 · 06-12-2010, 07:39 AM

No, it looks the same when standing still

webwysard · 06-12-2010, 09:34 AM

Can someone please illustrate step by step.

I tried to follow the instructions in the manual but still no luck.

So either its not supported in my car or God knows what else.

BanziBarn · 06-12-2010, 09:46 AM

Not all roads are in 3D.

So, you're probably just in place that doesn't have it at the moment, or it's not turned on.

On the main map screen, one of the icons that are stacked on the left is the one which changes from top down, to perspective.

When in perspective, this alone won't make it 3D. For this you press the options button next to the Idrive and in there, some where, is the 3D option. I think it's with the night view setting (I'm not sure it's actually called 3D either)

I find 3D quite annoying in London though because the buildings block your view of the road. But it's still quite cool being able to see the London Eye and Big Ben on the map etc...

Oli · 06-12-2010, 09:47 AM

When your in your map, go up the menu on the left to map view(i think) and press the idrive till it says perspective - DONE!

chris_s1 · 06-12-2010, 09:54 AM

Do you mean perpective mode view (like a regular TomTom style) or are you expecting to see 3D buildings and such.

The 3D buildings are only in city centers and a few built up areas, but you can see them by moving the interactive map to central london or something. Wembley stadium looks particularly cool when you drive past it.

That said, it does get annoying in city centres, London and Birmingham particularly as the buildings block the view of the road and you can't see the line you are supposed to be following

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webwysard Captain 57 Rep 737 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North West iTrader: (3)	Map in 3D view Why I cant see maps in 3D view. The car is Aug 2009 built with HDD Pro sat Nav. Am I missing something like latest software or probably the hardware. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	Go to views and put it in perspective __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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webwysard Captain 57 Rep 737 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North West iTrader: (3)	Does the car need to be moving for the view to be in 3D ????
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chris_s1 Major 36 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 335d [8.66]	No, it looks the same when standing still
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webwysard Captain 57 Rep 737 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North West iTrader: (3)	Can someone please illustrate step by step. I tried to follow the instructions in the manual but still no luck. So either its not supported in my car or God knows what else.
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BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,800 Posts Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Not all roads are in 3D. So, you're probably just in place that doesn't have it at the moment, or it's not turned on. On the main map screen, one of the icons that are stacked on the left is the one which changes from top down, to perspective. When in perspective, this alone won't make it 3D. For this you press the options button next to the Idrive and in there, some where, is the 3D option. I think it's with the night view setting (I'm not sure it's actually called 3D either) I find 3D quite annoying in London though because the buildings block your view of the road. But it's still quite cool being able to see the London Eye and Big Ben on the map etc... __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	When your in your map, go up the menu on the left to map view(i think) and press the idrive till it says perspective - DONE! __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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chris_s1 Major 36 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 335d [8.66]	Do you mean perpective mode view (like a regular TomTom style) or are you expecting to see 3D buildings and such. The 3D buildings are only in city centers and a few built up areas, but you can see them by moving the interactive map to central london or something. Wembley stadium looks particularly cool when you drive past it. That said, it does get annoying in city centres, London and Birmingham particularly as the buildings block the view of the road and you can't see the line you are supposed to be following
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