Recent Changes
Use this page to check for recent improvements and bug fixes.
Detailed List of changes
Version 4.93
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1. Moved Grids from Options|General to its own tab page (Options|Grids)
2. Implemented Bearings as Mils (see Options|General)
3. Implemented function to Interpret time from Waypoint comments.
4. Import of Transas AI files, GlobalSat *.gsd files and Time from Tracklogs V3 TRL files
5. Export Furuno Navnet *.TRK files
6. Support for Correlate JPG files from Waypoint menu, dialog non sizeable
7. Support for NZ Map Grid (projection 18) in MIF/MID file import/export and TAB import
8. Save Colours and Style Colours in Google Earth KML file export (routes and tracks)
9. Modified Styles dialog so as to show Color-2 rather than 'Border', as it includes Tics and Points color.
10. In GPX file format do not save waypoints when Routes only should be saved
11. Added menu bar to Route Edit Dialog and corrected some Route view Tools
12. Various fixes:
- Output in Garmin *.crs file export
- Import NMEA files (use date in GPRMC sentence even if invalid fix)
- GPX import when an empty metadata tag present.
- Corrected import of yellow symbols for Furuno *.ROU files
- Export of waypoints in Kartex KWF files
- Furuno TRK export (output Mercator Latitude not normal latitude)
- KAP files (calibration error)
- TFW calibration file problem.
- JPG Correlate function (regional date settings and interpolation)
- Area calculation in the Track Segment Detail report
- Route selection in HWR file export
Version 4.92
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1. Several fixes and improvements to the Correlate JPG function.
2. Export of PCPlanner *.xml files (Waypoints as Marks only)
3. Import and export of Raymarine *.FSH files
4. Import of Sony/Ericsson *.result files. (for devices such as HGE-100)
5. Implemented means to transfer GPSU to a removable media device.
6 Fixes to deal with MS Vista problem and Magellan Explorer interface operation.
7. Various Fixes and improvements to import/export functions:
- KML and *.KMZ file import.
- Maptech RXF file export
- Anquet ADF file import of Routes
- import of CPLOT *.USR files (Unix format)
- Improvements to AuroRoute AXE and S&T *.EST file import for Annotations
Version 4.91
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1. Corrected *.DAT files regression bug (Coastline Extractor files)
2. JPG file echoing on map view improvements.
3. Import of track data from AXE, EST or PTM files.
4. Improvements to Mapinfo *.TAB fileset import (datums other than WGS84 and other projections)
5. Support Garmin proximity data in GPX file import and export
Version 4.90
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1. Correlate JPG photographs with Trackpoint data (gives position of photos)
2. Support for MemoryMap QCT bitmap files (READONLY)
3. Import and Export of Navigo *.DAT files supported (waypoints only)
4. Import of Magellan Maestro *.DAT files
5. Import of Mapinfo *.TAB fileset (limited capability)
6. Support Heartrate in GPX file import/export.
7. Export of Default symbol (as in Map Appearance setting) in DXF files
8. Treat *.AXE files as *.PTM and use field separator in Comment field
9. Fix for import of some *.CRS and *.GPX files (invalid dates)
10. Write *.PRJ files for DBF/SHP file export (+ Option in Save/Export options dialog)
11. Import of KML route strings - check for existing waypoints instead of using sequence number
12. Mean gradient line in Route profile chart
13. Route report - cumulative distance as an alternative to Duration
14. Depth now supported in Position Console
15. HDOP/EPE now an alternative for Auxiliary Data in real time track log
16. Map Apprearance setting to select Camera size icon
17. Fixed F2 hotkey (Edit) in table view
18. Fixed F3 hotkey (Select next) in table view
19. Correct a few problems associated with curved grids and calibrating lambert maps.
20. Fix for Grid Labels (excess '0's when grid projection)
21. Fix for a bug in DEM interpolation
22. Fix to Map Preview dialog.
Version 4.88
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1. Corrected problem for Furuno *.ROU file interface download/upload
2. Fixed a Route Edit dialog problem associated with deletion
3. Fix for a rather obscure map calibration problem
4. Fix for Magellan Explorist interface upload/download
Version 4.87
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1. Maintain Map calibration list in a most recently used order.
2. Fix for unusual form of TFW file
3. Fix for waypoint altitude in USR file import
4. Fix for Streets and Trips 2008 new format (also Autoroute express)
5. Fix for MS Vista when disk drive present but no disk mounted
6. Fix for some minor problems created by previous versions
7. Support recent Mapsource *.gdb file format change for tracks
8. Interface support for Garmin *.ADM files
9. Changes to deal with networked folders
10. Corrections to deal with invalid settings
11. Corrected problem regarding Track sequence IDs when Track Real time CP is working
Version 4.86
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1. Import and Export of Garmin SD card *.ADM files
2. Improvements to Import/Export of Kartex files (*.kwt files and other formats)
3. Improving handling of accented (Danish) characters.
4. Corrected a bug in Route view Tools|Rename waypoints in Route
5. Corrects a small calibration rounding error for TFW and JGW calibration files.
Version 4.85
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1. Corrects 2 regression bugs associated with Editing waypoints in routes
Version 4.84
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1. Correction to Heartrate display for waypoint data
2. Fix for DXF track import.
Version 4.83
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1. Fix for track digitizing problem (invalid time sequence lockup)
2. Correct Reverse Route function
3. Provide a 'Reverse' button on the Route edit dialog.
4. Correct some 'Center on Map' problems for routes.
5. Correct Mapsend TRK file export (altitude for version MS30 files)
Version 4.82
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1. Fixed regression problem associated with changing distance units
2. Fix for track length refresh after dragging trackpoint on map
3. Fix for Depth label when changing depth units (metres/feet).
Version 4.81
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1. Problem with Chart Routes when no trackpoint present
2. Fix for Save *.PDB files
3. Fix for Interface Monitor autolog - save files in User's My GPSU folder
Version 4.80
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1. Route and Track Styles
2. Route Edit dialog and reworked route table
3. Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
4. Extensive changes to the trackpoint internal data base (performance improvment for long tracks)
5. Track Sequence number replaced by Track segment + trackpoint number
6. Smoothing filter for track altitude
7. Changes to the Route View table and Route editing
8. Import of Delorme SAF files (partial data only)
9. Provided Upload/Download facility for Furuno ROU/RAT files.
10. Support for 'LinearRing' data in KML file import
11. Remember sizes of Edit table and Map for use next time.
12. Export tracks as $GPRMC sentences in NMEA file export
13. A Border Colour in Styles
14. Many improvements to Heart rate functions
15. Gross Ascent/Descent added to View|Reports - Route Information
16. Naismith leg duration added to Route Edit dialog and to View|Report
17. Altitude Gain column added to Route Edit dialog
18. New page on File|Save/Export Options for DBF/DXF
19. Allow selection of track output mode in Google Earth export
20. Version 4.8a/b/c/d Improvements include:
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Version 4.55
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1. Correct problem with symbol sets type 2 and 15.
2. Correct problem with route display when waypoints are hidden
3. Minor corrections to heart rate functions
4. several fixes for AN1 file imports
5. Fix for GPX file import when there is no name
6. Fix for regression bug in Mapinfo MIF file export
7. Fix for Anquet ADF file import
8. Fix for regression bug associated with the Swiss grid
Version 4.54
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1. Increased number of significant figures in reports (6 to 8)
2. Improvements to Heart Rate data (screen echoing, reports, charts etc.)
Version 4.53
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1. Fixed problem with NavNet ROU file import
2. Fixed problem with lowercase field names in MIF import
3. Fixed problem with MIF export (scale factor for UTM grids)
4. Fixed minor problem in View|reports (level indicator)
5. Fixed map Calibration problem
Version 4.52 = 4.5p
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1. Corrected a problem with long symbol names (greater than 20 chars)
2. Provided Upload/Download facility for Furuno ROU/RAT files.
3. Support for 'LinearRing' data in KML file import
4. Fix for Anquet ADF file import, AN1 file import
5. Fixed a problem associated with waypoint deletion (many records)
Version 4.51
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1. Fix for Magellan Track download problem
2. Cleanup of Garmin TCX file import, improve treatment of altitude and heartrate data
3. Fix for Print Bitmap Window error plus echo area size on map view
Version 4.50 = Version 4.5n
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1. Fix for a PTF file save problem associated with merging files
2, Import of Simrad *.000 files
3. Fix for import of Tracklogs TRL files
4. Fix for a PTF file save problem associated with merging files
5. Fix for Summary track table after doing Join All
6. Fixed bug in DBF file export when number of records is greater than 65535
Version 4.5m (Vista Version)
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1. Import of Garmin *.tcx file (Training Centre new format files)
2. Fix for MS Vista BFC interface initialisation
3. Fix for new Route type in ADF Anquet file import
Version 4.5l/V
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1. Fix for Import Garmin GDB files version 6.00
2. Allow unnamed waypoints for import Lowrance USR files
3. Support import of Lowrance USR Version 3 files
4. Import and export waypoint creation time for Lowrance USR files
5. Recompile Help for Vista
6. Fix to Vista patch so that only Vista machines affected by BFC problem
7. Fix for PTF file import problem
Version 4.5k/V
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1. Fix for Nobeltec ONF file import (Mark names)
2. Added a 'Set Time of Closest approach to Waypoint Creation time' button to Report
3. Import of Anquet *.ADF files
4. Fix for SHP file import (buffer overflow problem)
5. Fix for a re-calibrate problem using the Data Dialoge from the Map view
Version 4.5j/V
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1. Fix fo GPX file import (when comment plus waypoint extension)
2. Patch for Vista
3. Fix for File|Save As.. Ozi Explorer export
4. Various fixes to do with track selection in Track Summary Window
5. Upgrade for MMO file import
Version 4.5i
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1. Import Sony GPS files
2. Fix View|Coordinate Format submenu when in Map View
3. Import of MagicMaps2Go *.ikt files
4. Fix for Unicode characters in Streets and Trips pushpin names *.est and *.arx files
5. Fix for GPX file import
Version 4.5h
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1. Fix for minor formating problem with UTM file export
2. Support for import/export of Navigon ASC files
3. Fix for Mapsource Beta 6.12.0 (new format) GDB file import
4. Corrected a small calibration error when using TFW files
5. Import facility for Kartex RRF,KRF and KTF files + export of KRF and KTF files
Version 4.5g
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1. Fix for spurious Proprietry map message
2. Fix for BFC usage problem when a file contains a calibration
3. Support for File|Open from Clipboard
4. Fixes to deal with up to 2047 waypoints in Furuno ROU file export
5. Clean up of file selection when saving files (mostly for Magellan SD card formats)
6. Fix for Mapsend *.wpt import when file contains a route
7. Export Routes in a Mapsend *.wpt file
8. Appearance clean up of GPSU|About panel
9. Expose the Magellan file mode for route export (Meridian/Explorist)
10. Write final command end line in Route Explorist file export
11. Correct final command line (one only)
12. Give warning message when exporting Routes names longer than 8 characters to Mapsend files
13. Implemented Lambert projection (double standard parallel) for MIF file import/export
14. Corrected India Zone IIA abd IIB plus Morocco Zone 1 grids
15. Support for PolyLineM shapes in SHP file import
16. Fix for MIF file import
Version 4.5f
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1. Fix for regression bug in map calibration in freeware version.
2. Support for export of Furuno ROU/RAT files
3. Maximum number of symbols set to 512
4. Support datum GDA94 for Mapinfo import/export
5. Centre Route Edit dialog on Screen
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Version 4.30.1
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1. Corrected Waypoints/Route number
2. Fix to Chart when no x-axis data and mouse echoing value
3. Fix for Console (Floating point error)
4. Fix for Maxsea file of format type 0800
5. Fix for MMO file import (Routes in new format)
6. Fix to deal with PTF files which have invalid/undefined coordinates
7. Changes for ISYS Special Edition - for HWR file support
8. Fix for altitude problem on Ozi WPT file import
9. Fixes to deal with latest MMO file format (type=20)
10. Fixes to S&T *.EST file import to deal with new format in S&T 2007
11. Fix for a Track digitising after use of Filter tool
12. Support for Waypoint extension data for Garmin GPX files
13. Fix for regression bug in map calibration in freeware version.
Version 4.20.9
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1. Fixes for Tracklogs GPX file import and TomTom CFG file import
2. Correct initial default setting for trackpoint altitude labels
3. Accept Fiji Map Grid during MIF file import
4. Always save File folder in INI file (i.e when save on exit not checked)
5. Provide a maximum text box size for waypoint text in map view
Version 4.20.8
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1. Import of Google Earth KMZ files,
2. Import of Furuno Navnet *.TRK, *.MRK and *.ROU files
3. Import of Transas *.CRA files (some versions)
4. Import of TomTom CFG files
5. Export of waypoints in NMEA $GPWPL files and various improvments
6. Export Anquet 6 (V2) files + support altitude on import
7. Changed trackpoint limit to 125,000 points
8. Large Rework to Open and Save Dialog file filters
9. Support for Multipoint shape type in SHP file import
10. Provide altitude/depth labels for tracks on map view
11. Preload a GPSU format file ('preload.txt') to setup dataset file
VERSION 4.20.7
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1. Fix for change of format for Google Map files
2. Import and export of CPLOT USR files
3. Improvements to import of Garmin CRS and HST files
4. For GPX files only export time when time is valid
5. Fix for merging files which contain calibration data.
6. Improvements to the Map Fastpath keys (Zoom in/out, reset to 100%)
7. Corrections for import and export of TomTom OV2 files
VERSION 4.20.6
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1. Fix for TomTom OV2 file export problem
2. Fix for KML import problem
3. Various fixes to the Route Edit Dialog
4. Fix for MaxSea *.PTF file export (track datastamps error)
5. Inhibit saving of Windowed proprietary bitmaps
6. Reset directory default on changing folders form last file used
7. Changes to support the Batch File Converter
8. Fixes for the Route Edit facility (time duration values)
9. Fix for saving file when original file was New (Untitled) and then Merging file.
10. Support line thickness and colour for PTF file export
11. Further fixes for PTF file export and improvements to Batch File Converter.
12. Advanced work for file format extensions
13. Fix for KML file export - XML reserved characters in file name
14. Fix to support tracknames on MIF/MID File import
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