Originally Posted by
Atlas Shrugged
Dropping in routes as you describe is an outdated method of importing the files. To begin with all major route creation tools use a wire transfer protocol using either Bluetooth or WiFi. Next you can transfer the route into Garmin Connect and when you sync the device it will be uploaded that way.
It's not "outdated". It's an feature that provides more options for people. It's also a feature you don't have to use if you don't want to use it.
Garmin still supports using wires to update maps (since it's much faster). So, Garmin doesn't think it's "outdated".