Hey KC! Been watching all of your vids because I want to buy an Instinct 2 by next month. So I’ve been on this watch face build and Ive built 3 different faces, and they came out pretty well! Thanks for all of your help (ahead of time!). Peter
SO GLAD you got an Instinct 2. I was looking forward to using these with my Instinct 2. Sadly, I had to return mine because the watch face is too small for my OLD eyes to see. ☹
Don’t feel bad, I have debated getting rid of mine for the same reason. Have the day fields I need a magnifying glass to read. It’s hell getting old ;).
Could you do a video on how to access your recovery time on the Instinct 2. I have had the watch for a week. I saw it once after cycle but can’t seem to find it again?
Do they indicate somehow which information is *actually PURELY* on the device (aka 'watch')? Those which don't need *ANY* external connection (except 4 *mayb* GPS)? E.g. is 'sunset' time predefined in some kind of 'perpetual' calendar embedded in the device?
Thanks for the great video. I have a question. I cannot find the icons for heart rate, elevation, etc. Where are they located in the watch face builder website?
@@JUMBLE2015 thanks for your response. yes, there are many icons under data field but not the ones like heart rate, elevation etc. Am I overlooking it?
The datafield gives you the data. . . . if you want to add the icon, you need to go to "Object". . . then stock shapes, and add the icon you want @@Umut82429
hello, can you tell me if the the top right circle area is an "extension" of the main screen? i mean if you put the "testing" word on your face and the letters "n" and "g" appear in the top right area, would they appear also really in your watch? thx
You could extend the value from your main display "bigger" into the sub display "smaller". It might look odd because you will always have the small circle that breaks the two up. . . .but yes you can do that. I hope that helps.
Great video, thanks for creating. Do you happen to know if it makes any difference transferring from watchfacebuilder to the watch if one uses a Macintosh instead of a windows computer?
To answer my own question, one can use a Macintosh computer and follow the instructions given in this video to load newly built watch faces to a Instinct 2 Solar Watch.
@@JUMBLE2015 Ok, thank you for your reply. So to plan a hike and put it on the watch is only possible with a computer as well I guess. Anyway, thank you a lot for your videos, they are a great help to understand the Garmin Instinct. Cheers.
Do I need Connect IQ app to keep custom watchface? For some time i think it was disconnected. Today when i woke up i saw one of default face on my watch, then i wanted to change back to my custom watch face and there was only iq icon. Does garmin need to be connected to the IQ app or garmin connect to display custom watchface? I did my custom watch face and trensferred file via charging cable so the watch face should be displayed irrespective of phone connection
Excellent tutorial. But same question here. I copied the .prg file to \\garmin\apps folder and now I see "IQ" with an exclamation mark in the watch face list. Tactix 7 standard. I also copied the .SET file into the settings folder according to the instructions on the WFB site. Also, in the "Apps" folder, I did not see any other prg files for the custom faces I have. Any advice or assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Says "missing key" after disconnecting from computer...(asks to input the key at the watchbuilder site). Got free API key from open weather map website. Entered key and this facebuilder site "waiting for device to pick up....," forever.
I mentioned that in the video. It is because you are using a weather field that requires a key from openweather.org - you either need to get a key from their site (free), or remove that field from the watch face and just stick with fields from Garmin (those won't require a key).
Quick question: you were mentioning that warch faces from ConnectIQ are in the same Apps directory where user-loaded faces go. Can one take a PRG file from CIQ, import it to the watchface builder, and use *that* as a template to work from? Thanks!
Unfortunately no. The Instinct 1 has a different screen resolution so you can't use any of these on it. You could use it on other models (i.e. Forerunner 955, Fenix, etc.)
Great video! I'm new to the site and noticed there were a lot of similar data fields. 1. I don't know when to choose a complication over the other ones. 2. Do you have an idea how to get other data not provided by Garmin to appear on the watchface? Like an app on the phone that can broadcast data locally?
I have used your video to help others (on FB) to figure out how to use this site. Great job!
Glad the video helped, thanks for the nice comment.
I'm still sharing this video with others because you did such a good job making this process understandable. Great job.
Thanks for such a nice comment. Glad to know the video is still helping.
Hey KC! Been watching all of your vids because I want to buy an Instinct 2 by next month. So I’ve been on this watch face build and Ive built 3 different faces, and they came out pretty well! Thanks for all of your help (ahead of time!).
Peter
SO GLAD you got an Instinct 2. I was looking forward to using these with my Instinct 2. Sadly, I had to return mine because the watch face is too small for my OLD eyes to see. ☹
Don’t feel bad, I have debated getting rid of mine for the same reason. Have the day fields I need a magnifying glass to read. It’s hell getting old ;).
Brilinat! Best video Ive seen in a while! Very helpful.
Thanks for the nice comment, glad the video helped!
Thanks so much for this
Great video, very clear and really useful.
perfect presentation! good work! and now I go to order inst2 solar surf :), THX!
Glad the video helped, enjoy your Instinct 2 Solar Surf (good choice).
Great vid 👏
Wonderful and so much helpful
Really useful for me.
Perfect video.. thanks!
Thanks for the comment, glad the video helped!
Great tutorial thank you very much.
great video thanks a lot
Can you make tutorials on epix 2 and how to add animated icons for each value and that kind of stuff?
Great info 👍
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Could you do a video on how to access your recovery time on the Instinct 2. I have had the watch for a week. I saw it once after cycle but can’t seem to find it again?
thanks a lot mate !!!!
Do they indicate somehow which information is *actually PURELY* on the device (aka 'watch')?
Those which don't need *ANY* external connection (except 4 *mayb* GPS)?
E.g. is 'sunset' time predefined in some kind of 'perpetual' calendar embedded in the device?
Thanks for the great video. I have a question. I cannot find the icons for heart rate, elevation, etc. Where are they located in the watch face builder website?
Hi there, they are listed under "datafield"
@@JUMBLE2015 thanks for your response. yes, there are many icons under data field but not the ones like heart rate, elevation etc. Am I overlooking it?
Click on datafield. . . . there is a box up top that says "searching. . . ' click on it and type in Heart and you should see values@@Umut82429
@@JUMBLE2015 sorry, I did but only the relevant number come, not the icons :(
The datafield gives you the data. . . . if you want to add the icon, you need to go to "Object". . . then stock shapes, and add the icon you want @@Umut82429
hello, can you tell me if the the top right circle area is an "extension" of the main screen? i mean if you put the "testing" word on your face and the letters "n" and "g" appear in the top right area, would they appear also really in your watch? thx
You could extend the value from your main display "bigger" into the sub display "smaller". It might look odd because you will always have the small circle that breaks the two up. . . .but yes you can do that. I hope that helps.
Great video, thanks for creating. Do you happen to know if it makes any difference transferring from watchfacebuilder to the watch if one uses a Macintosh instead of a windows computer?
To answer my own question, one can use a Macintosh computer and follow the instructions given in this video to load newly built watch faces to a Instinct 2 Solar Watch.
Is this possible with a tablet as well or do I need a computer?
I am thinking you are going to need a computer for this as that is the only way to access your root directory on your Garmin instinct.
@@JUMBLE2015 Ok, thank you for your reply. So to plan a hike and put it on the watch is only possible with a computer as well I guess. Anyway, thank you a lot for your videos, they are a great help to understand the Garmin Instinct. Cheers.
Do I need Connect IQ app to keep custom watchface? For some time i think it was disconnected. Today when i woke up i saw one of default face on my watch, then i wanted to change back to my custom watch face and there was only iq icon. Does garmin need to be connected to the IQ app or garmin connect to display custom watchface? I did my custom watch face and trensferred file via charging cable so the watch face should be displayed irrespective of phone connection
Excellent tutorial. But same question here. I copied the .prg file to \\garmin\apps folder and now I see "IQ" with an exclamation mark in the watch face list. Tactix 7 standard. I also copied the .SET file into the settings folder according to the instructions on the WFB site. Also, in the "Apps" folder, I did not see any other prg files for the custom faces I have. Any advice or assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Great info but just a set of numbers doesn’t really mean much. I’d expect icons for each field to tell me what info I’m looking at.
I just did a quick version in that video. You can add icons, lines, labels, etc.
Says "missing key" after disconnecting from computer...(asks to input the key at the watchbuilder site). Got free API key from open weather map website. Entered key and this facebuilder site "waiting for device to pick up....," forever.
I mentioned that in the video. It is because you are using a weather field that requires a key from openweather.org - you either need to get a key from their site (free), or remove that field from the watch face and just stick with fields from Garmin (those won't require a key).
Re- watched the video, thanks, got it.
Is your custom watch face you created made public? I would really like that one on my watch
Quick question: you were mentioning that warch faces from ConnectIQ are in the same Apps directory where user-loaded faces go. Can one take a PRG file from CIQ, import it to the watchface builder, and use *that* as a template to work from? Thanks!
As far as I know you can not do that. That is a good idea though, maybe something watchface builder would update to allow for in the future.
will the Instinct 2 face also be compatible with the Instinct 1?
Unfortunately no. The Instinct 1 has a different screen resolution so you can't use any of these on it. You could use it on other models (i.e. Forerunner 955, Fenix, etc.)
@@JUMBLE2015 Thanks for replying so quickly!
Great video! I'm new to the site and noticed there were a lot of similar data fields.
1. I don't know when to choose a complication over the other ones.
2. Do you have an idea how to get other data not provided by Garmin to appear on the watchface? Like an app on the phone that can broadcast data locally?