Lets tell Garmin what we want to see in future software updates

[CowboyRulz]

Share...share...share. All Garmin units should share waypoints at a minimum. That you must match units to a specific "family" is annoying and frankly a failure to promote your brand over others. Make me buy a Garmin rather than thinking of ways around it.

[MaciejK]

1. Opening recorded .rsd files in MFD as viewer/simulation
2. Capability using of .img files as maps like before
3. One add mapping option stright on water( bottom hardness or side vu map or both :)

['eye Chaser]

create a format template that has 2 vertical panels on the outside that border 2 squarish panels on the inside.

create a magnify menu or button in another menu . =

[DLinzy]

Keep the Echomap 93SV Plus on the update list! We want the cool colors and features of the UHD's No we NEED them!

[ifishinxs]

How about a notification when updates are available via email. Its not a secret.
Why do we need active captain? Our MFD.s should connect to wfi just like our phones do. Pull your boat into the garage or next to the house and turn on your MFD and it connects and lets you know an update is available. Message would read " Update is available press okay to start the update" Done!

[hopalong]

I have 2 93sv plus, 1 92sv plus, force tm, livescope, it would be nice if I knew which one the updates are for when they hit active captain.
ie. update force tm is ready, update livescope is ready etc.

other than that I have no complaints with mine.

[Jeff Homan]

I want my Force trolling motor to stop hunting when anchor lock, it slowly spins around all the way, then spins back fast & starts the process again & again. I know this is a common problem, many have discussed this with me. My gain is all the way down on 1. Never had this with my Minn Kota Ultrex!

[LWINCHESTER2]

#1 can be done now.

[Spotshooter]

Helm on the Ultra’s would be nice …

I just got my first Garmin so …. And I will probably buy a second Ultra later so having Helm on it so I can watch it would be all good.

[MaciejK]

Open recorded sonar log - .rsd file stright on unit as viewer.

[Landers52x]

Ability to customize gauge screen on UHDs and Ultras

[Ranger Skipper]

Garmin - How about creating a software path for importing/exporting Google Earth Waypoints/Folders between a desktop or laptop and Active Captain for transfer to directly to Garmin Chartplotters without having to use file conversion software. Yeah, that would be cool

[jrfuda]

1. Networking between all network-capable devices, not just same series.
2. Synchronization of all active captain data to your account - this is the way it works with Garmin's fitness devices - I can use my Forerunner (watch) and see supported activities on my Edge (bike computer). If all of my SD Cards get fried, it would be nice if all my tracks and waypoints were backed-up in the cloud. This would be especially nice since I've had to uninstall Active Captain and reinstall it to get it to talk to my devices. I can also view all this data in an app or on the web. Should allow the creation of various profiles so you will only load the waypoints and tracks you need for a specific lake/body of water.
3. Direct sync and update via wifi without Active Captain. Great for when you're home or elsewhere with wifi coverage (like my in-laws pier) or have a 4G/5G wifi access point you want to use to keep the boat connected.
4. Direct sync and update via Garmin marine network - I could either plug in when home, or add other networking devices, like a bridge that connects to 4G/5G (similar to #5).
5. 100% of HomePort functionality moved to Active Captain
6. Ability to adjust and sync settings from Active captain so all my devices will look alike - especially depth shading. setting depth shading is tedious!
7. Setting profiles for different types of water so I don't have to tweak based on conditions (deep versus shallow, clear vs cloudy, and combos there of).
8. Not software but in general - faster processors. Maps fly on my smartphone but load slow on my Echomap UHDs. The processors are so cheap now they're practically one of the cheapest components in the device.

[MaciejK]

Structure overlay must be added.
Gt-56TM - probably best versalite xdcr on market at this point. Great range, details and best raw data in MHz frequenzy. Such a waste, that we can't use data from it to upgrade our mapping. Go ahead Garmin. Quickdraw isn't enought along. Move next step.

[DanR]

I'm sure this has been mentioned time and time again but I can't believe we still don't have Helm and video capture for Echomaps yet. The RSD files are borderline useless.

[Reel Addict]

Ability to save waypoints to SD card by lake. Save more than 50 trails.

[mage]

GHOST TREE AND DEAD SPOTS!!!

[DanR]

Still hoping for Helm to screen record Echomaps but I have another request... the ability for the Echomaps and GPSMaps to utilize the built-in heading sensor in the Force TM instead of having to install a Steadycast. Nice little bonus for people that opt to have all Garmin gear on the boat.

[swglenn]

Give the maps the ability to show "hard spots", the highest peak of surrounding bottom. Some of these hard spots are only a couple of feet in diameter but can serve as a spot for fish to locate on.

[jm_middleton07]

I think a clicker/counter would be great. Add it as an option in the overlay's so it can be put on any screen. Make it so that you click it to add to it and hold on it to clear.