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OziExplorer Changelog

What's new in OziExplorer 3.95.6f

Feb 11, 2016
  • Added "Selection Control" button to the Track Control Toolbar.
  • Added "Clear All Tracks" button to the Track Control Toolbar.
  • Added "Open Topo Maps" to Internet Maps, this map is really only for Europe at this stage.
  • Fixed many issues when manipulating track points.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.6e (Sep 2, 2015)

  • Fixed the support for the Internal GPS for Windows 10

New in OziExplorer 3.95.6c (Feb 10, 2015)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed - the previous version was not setting the corner markers correctly for new map calibrations.
  • Much improved track handling, which includes creation of track points and their manipulation.
  • Improved Track Control, new options, resizing of dialog and columns.
  • Improved Point Set handling, which includes point creation and their manipulation.
  • Improved Point Control, new options, resizing of dialog and columns.
  • The Maximum point sets have been increased to 1000.
  • The Selection Control has new options for above changes.
  • Some options on the Select Menu have been removed and are now only available on the Selection Control.
  • Added a "Recently Used Map" list, same as the "Load Recent Map" menu option but in a dialog list.
  • Provides a list of the "Recently Used maps" in a dialog for instant access.
  • Allows you to remove a Map from the list.
  • The new option is on the Load Menu (below "Load Recent Map").
  • Also available as an option for the User Toolbar (you need to add it to the toolbar yourself).
  • Added an option in Configuration to "Load Last Data" (defaults to On). On OziExplorer start up will load :
  • the last waypoint file
  • the last route file
  • the last event file
  • the last track files
  • the last point files
  • Maps now remember their last position when closed and reopen to the same position when opened.
  • The "Save Map Open Position" option on the map menu has been removed.
  • A new OziExplorer "Update to a new version" method has been added.
  • To update to this version it will have to be done manually as the new method is not in the previous version of OziExplorer.
  • However for the next OziExplorer update OziExplorer will download the update and run the setup for you.
  • You will then run through the setup options as usual.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.6a (Nov 27, 2014)

  • Increased number of waypoints from 10000 to 100000.
  • Added full support for Windows 8 internal GPS - position, speed, heading and satellites.
  • Now supports 32bit tif map images.
  • Fixed crashing if using tif map images and rotating the screen.
  • Added a map scale, View Menu / Show / Map Scale. Drag map scale into position on the map.
  • Fixed name search searching for names with extended characters.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5t (Jul 23, 2013)

  • Fixed problem with Lat/Lon georeferenced geotiff images not importing correctly. The problem was caused by a new geotiff dll used to support bigtiff images, it was not formatting the geotiff output correctly for lat/lon coordinates.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5s (May 14, 2013)

  • Added support for Windows 8 internal GPS using the API (experimental support was in the previous version).
  • Windows 8 GPS API does not provide speed or heading. These are calculated from position data and time so may not be as accurate.
  • Windows 8 GPS API does not provide satellite info.
  • You must turn on the GNSS Device (the GPS) in windows settings.
  • You must turn on the "Windows Location platform" in Control Panel Location Settings.
  • Fixed issue with BSB kap files converted with img2ozf.
  • Fixed issue with importing mapinfo raster maps with tab file and geographic (lat/lon) projection.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5r (Mar 21, 2013)

  • Fixed seamless maps not being able to load .ozf4 and some .ozfx3 images.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5q (Feb 21, 2013)

  • Fixed datum error in seamless maps
  • Added support for BigTiff (tif images > 4 GBytes)

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5p (Feb 5, 2013)

  • Changes:
  • Added support for the new OZF4 image format (soon to be released).
  • Added the ETRS89 datum
  • Fixed internet maps so they can be used from the cache (without initially connecting to the internet).
  • Fixed Google Terrain internet map, it works again.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5n (Dec 20, 2011)

  • Added the following Garmin GPS receivers to the GPS list in OziExplorer Configuration:
  • eTrex 10/20/30
  • Montana
  • Edge 200/500/800
  • Astro
  • Aera
  • Removed the Seamless Map from Map searches (it was always found regardless).
  • Added an option on the OziExplorer Help menu to delete the "MapView" Map Image thumbnails. Sometimes the thumbnails become corrupted (usually are black) - this allows them to be easily removed.
  • The thumbnails can be removed at any time as they are automatically created when needed.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5k (Aug 12, 2010)

  • 3.95.5k - Added support for the new Garmin Zumo 220 and Nuvi 1490 models.
  • 3.95.5k - Updated map version number in the url for for Google Satellite maps (part of Internet Maps).
  • 3.95.5k - Fine tuning done for more and less detailed map option.
  • 3.95.5k - The printing of the route list has been improved.
  • 3.95.5k - Changed how the first waypoint in a route is handled when navigation is started - the proximity zone no longer defaults to 100 meters but is now the same as the "Route Waypoint proximity" setting.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5j (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • 3.95.5j - Fixed issue with waypoints not being redrawn when changing from Internet maps to another map.
  • 3.95.5j - Fixed issue with map dragging near the edge of the map.
  • 3.95.5i - Fixed the issue of Internet maps not saving the Tile Store Path for maps other than Open Street Map.
  • 3.95.5i - Fixed the issue of only *.rt2 files being displayed in the open file dialog when loading routes.
  • AIS - Class B vessels now display the name and other parameters.
  • There have been a few other minor fixes.
  • Changes:
  • 3.95.5j - Added the display of elevation onto the top status line next to the position when using OziExplorer3D.
  • 3.95.5j - Improved waypoint list printing.
  • Choose Portrait or Landscape.
  • Choose Font size.
  • Adjustment to the column width for the waypoint name.
  • Added / fixed support for the Garmin Dakota and Oregon x50 GPS models.
  • Added support for the Garmin GPSMAP 78 and 62 models.
  • The Garmin Oregon and Colarado can now be used for Moving Map - Set the GPS Interface to "Garmin Spanner" (do not install or start the Garmin Spanner software, it is not needed) - connect to the PC using normal USB cable - on the GPS screen set mass Storage Mode OFF - in OziExplorer configuration make sure "Garmin USB" and "Use PVT for Garmin instead of NMEA" are both checked - start moving map in OziExplorer.
  • Added time zone offset into the track files and the offset can be edited in track properties. Any display of a track point time will use the time zone offset if it is available.
  • The User Toolbar can now have different sizes. The setting is on the User Toolbar configuration dialog.
  • A Find GPS Port button has been added to the GPS tab in OziExplorer configuration. The ports on the PC will be scanned and the information about the GPS found will be displayed so the information can be manually entered into OziExplorer configuration.
  • Options for More and Less Detailed Map have been added - the options can be added to the User toolbar or Function keys, they are not available on the standard menus.
  • More Internet maps have been added - by opening the Internet map the new maps can be seen on the drop down menu.
  • Added option to Internet maps to ignore the cache so new tiles will be downloaded from the internet.
  • The help for OziExplorerCE has been removed from the OziExplorer help to reduce confusion between the two programs.
  • For Windows Vista and 7 the default folder where OziExplorer stores its system files has been changed to "c:\{user}\.OziExplorer" , this has been done to make it easier for users to find these files (the AppData folder which was used by previous versions is hidden by default in Vista and 7). Please Note - existing installations will still use the same folder they are currently using, this ensures your configuration files will still be found.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5g (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed issue with 24bit color tif image support.
  • Fixed issue where internet maps would stall (stop loading tiles).
  • Fixed an issue with routes in gpx files.
  • Fixed an issue with AIS configuration where the "Ship Label" settings were not being saved.
  • Changes:
  • Added latest Garmin GPS models to the selection in configuration.
  • Added support for lower case and extended characters for Garmin GPS.
  • Added moving map support for the Garmin Nuvi, Zumo and Streetpilot models when connected to the PC by the special Garmin serial cable. These use the PVT protocol. Only tested with the Nuvi 760 but it is assumed other models mentioned will work.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5f (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • moving map compass display fixed for non 100% zooms.
  • some fixes and improved support for XP and vista themes.
  • Changes:
  • Google maps changed their map url, this has been fixed.
  • New Zealand have released their new NZTM topo maps so have added support for New Zealand NZTM grid and datum.
  • Added support for the new topo maps for New Zealand. The topo50 maps are 24bit color geotiffs, the topo 250 are 24bit color geotiffs but stored within the tif as color planes (an unusual tif format for PC use).
  • 24 bit color tif files can now be paged instead of having to be fully loaded into memory.
  • Added support for loading planar configuration tif files (but not paged - must be fully loaded).
  • Automatic Ship Identification (AIS) help is now listed in the Help contents.
  • Added the ability to store altitude in kml files.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5e (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Exporting waypoints to text file fixed.
  • Some minor cosmetic issues fixed.
  • Changes:
  • Added the new Garmin Dakota to the GPS list.
  • Project Manager
  • When a project is loaded the tracks are now loaded in the same order that they appeared in the Track Control when the project was created.
  • You can now specify a map position where the loaded project starts.
  • OziExplorerCE .rt2 route files can now be loaded, rt2 files cannot be saved but OziExplorerCE can read OziExplorers .rte files.
  • Added a Zoom Number display to the Internet maps control toolbar.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5d (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed issues with Update options on Help menu not being remembered.
  • The change of compiler caused some unusual issues on some systems.
  • Changes:
  • Added support for Open Street Maps and Virtual Earth Internet maps.
  • Google Maps support now works differently, it is part of the "internet maps" control, script errors should no longer happen. The Google Maps.map file will still work but is no longer provided - use the Internet Maps.map file instead.
  • Changed Google Earth support so the Google Earth software is no longer closed until OziExplorer is closed.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5c (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed issues with shape file import and export.
  • Changes:
  • Added support for USA Terraserver maps.
  • Added zoom level menu to Google maps.
  • Added ability to sort on CPA for the AIS (ship indentification system).

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5b (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • some minor fixes.
  • Changes:
  • Now includes support for Google Maps within OziExplorer. There is a link to the OziExplorer Google Maps page (on the OziExplorer page) where the .map file can be downloaded.
  • Some fixes done for the Google Earth support.
  • Added the ability to check if there is an update available. The default is a daily check but can be changed using the option on the Help menu. The update is not automatically downloaded but you are advised if there is one available and the changes that have been made.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.5a (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • some minor fixes.
  • Changes:
  • Now includes support for Google Earth within OziExplorer. There is a link to the OziExplorer Google Earth page (on the OziExplorer page) where the .map file can be downloaded.
  • Fixed some unusual Vista issues.
  • Added support for AIS (Automatic Ship Identification) system. The option is on the Moving Map menu. This is the same as included in the development version of OziExplorer.
  • Changed to a new version of the compiler used to develop OziExplorer.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.4s (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed some issues with the support for NV Digital Charts.
  • Fixed issues with gpx files being used with Garmin Mapsource.
  • Changes:
  • For Windows Vista the OziExplorer configuration files (and other OziExplorer system files) are placed in a specific folder in the "User" area of C drive. This caused problems when more than one copy of OziExplorer was run on the same computer or when OziExplorer was run from a removable drive. This version will place the configuration files in the "User" area in a folder name based on the OziExplorer installation folder name so the configuration files are kept separate for more than one installation. If OziExplorer is on a removable drive the configuration files are stored in the OziExplorer installation folder on the removable drive. If it is desired to force the configuration files be kept in the OziExplorer installation folder a special file called "AppDataLocal.dat" can be placed in the OziExplorer installation folder, it does not matter what is in the file the presence of the file is the trigger.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.4r (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Minor fixes relating to map import.
  • Changes:
  • Added support for NV Digital Charts. These are imported using the BSB import option.
  • Added direct support for the Garmin Colorado, Oregon, Nuvi and Zumo GPS receivers. OziExplorer reads and writes the GPX files stored in the GPS when it is connected to the PC as a disk drive.
  • Added Garmin symbols to GPX export and import if OziExplorer is configured to use a Garmin GPS.
  • Minor changes to work better with the Australian Natmap 2008 raster maps.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.4q (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Removed 216 error when closing OziExplorer and running Windows Vista (again).
  • Minor fix to correct the loading of some BSB4/5 charts.
  • Changes:
  • Added support for the Australian UBD regional cities and towns DVD Version 3. The map files can be downloaded from the Australian page of our web site.
  • When using Garmin PVT mode for moving map OziExplorer will now automatically reconnect to the GPS if PVT data transmission has been interrupted.

New in OziExplorer 3.95.4p (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Removed 216 error when closing OziExplorer and running Windows Vista.
  • Changes:
  • Windows Vista does not allow programs to store configuration files in the "Program Files" folder tree. If installed on Windows Vista this version of OziExplorer stores its configuration files in the AppData folder of the current User. Note that this folder is not visible to a User unless the "Show Hidden Files and Folders" option is selected in "Search and Folder Options".

New in OziExplorer 3.95.4n (Jan 19, 2007)

  • Added support for the Australian UBD Version 4 maps - version 4 .map files can be downloaded from the Australian page of the web site.
  • Added Russian language support
  • Minor fixes