map zoom spin

saosinned · 11-19-2007, 12:49 AM

This may sound like a tedious question, but is there anyway to switch the direction for zooming in/out in the map screens? I can't stand that spinning clockwise zooms out and counterclockwise zooms in. Every single time i zoom I go the wrong way initially (I'm used to righty tighty, lefty loosey...), but I can't find a way to switch this setting.

TECENG · 11-19-2007, 08:02 AM

I'm glad I'm not the only one that is frustrated with this. I don't think there is a fix however. At least not until BMW determines everyone is adjusted to it...then they'll change it (sort of like the steptronic shift direction)

brinta · 11-19-2007, 08:40 AM

I had the same problem too... now I gt used to it, but it is definitaly not a logical setup.

bartman32 · 11-19-2007, 03:49 PM

Definately counter-intuitive.

vivekk · 11-19-2007, 04:47 PM

I've always thought the same way & still keep making the same mistake.

Viv

drwtsn32 · 12-05-2007, 03:59 PM

Initially I would go the wrong direction, too, until I started thinking of it as Left = Less area displayed, therefore zoomed in.

11-19-2007, 12:49 AM	#1
saosinned Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 2004 325i (e92 335 ordered) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	map zoom spin This may sound like a tedious question, but is there anyway to switch the direction for zooming in/out in the map screens? I can't stand that spinning clockwise zooms out and counterclockwise zooms in. Every single time i zoom I go the wrong way initially (I'm used to righty tighty, lefty loosey...), but I can't find a way to switch this setting. __________________ (Ordered 6/22/07) 335i coupe / Titanium Silver / Coral Red / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Navigation / Heated Seats / iPod
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TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	I'm glad I'm not the only one that is frustrated with this. I don't think there is a fix however. At least not until BMW determines everyone is adjusted to it...then they'll change it (sort of like the steptronic shift direction) __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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11-19-2007, 08:40 AM	#3
brinta Private 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: BMW318d touring Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Antwerp iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem too... now I gt used to it, but it is definitaly not a logical setup.
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bartman32 Colonel 110 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	Definately counter-intuitive.
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vivekk THE Viv 196 Rep 4,743 Posts Drives: 330i SE Join Date: May 2005 Location: the North, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW e90 330iSE [0.00]	I've always thought the same way & still keep making the same mistake. Viv __________________ [TiAg ▪ Dakota Black ▪ Active steering ▪ Sports suspension ▪ 162s ▪ Sports seats ▪ Al trim ▪ Bi-Xenons ▪ F&R PDC ▪ NavPro ▪ Voice control ▪ Bluetooth ▪ 6CD Logic7]
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12-05-2007, 03:59 PM	#6
drwtsn32 Lieutenant 7 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435xi, 2016 MB GLA250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tri-Cities, WA iTrader: (0)	Initially I would go the wrong direction, too, until I started thinking of it as Left = Less area displayed, therefore zoomed in.
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