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What's new in GPS Utility 5.41

Apr 14, 2022
  • Corrects a regression bug introduced in 5.40 regarding grid coordinate conversions

New in GPS Utility 5.40 (Apr 6, 2022)

  • Fix for aberrant lines in Save Bitmap... images
  • Removed depth import from USR files as encoding fault
  • Support for import of version 2.00 Samyung files
  • Fixed a bug which only shows up in Windows 11

New in GPS Utility 5.39 (Jan 5, 2022)

  • Fix for TIF file map calibration using TFW files
  • Fix for Waypoint name length when importing SHP files
  • Fix for premature truncation of input file with duplicate routes
  • Sort Routes by columns implemented
  • Fix for Furuno *.PNT/*.TRK file export
  • Support for import of Geonav *.TRK files
  • Fixes to import and export of *.RTZ files
  • Fix to import of *.FIT files (altitude decode)
  • Made changes to reading os settings file to deal with Windows 11
  • Fix to Save Bitmap... in Mapview for annotation

New in GPS Utility 5.37 (Aug 18, 2020)

  • This version includes the following new function and program fixes:
  • Import of Shunhang and Huahang Waypoint and Track files
  • Import and export of SAMYUNG DAT files which do not have a file header
  • Import of Transas *.MCR files
  • Fix to import of Koden files (premature end of data}
  • Fixed regression bug in the export of GPX files (missing comment field)
  • Fix to Import of GPI files (buffer overflow)
  • Minor changes to TimeZero TZD and XML file export
  • Change to deal with decimal separator in XML file export
  • Deal with reserved characters in Timezero XML file export
  • Changes to the import of Seaclear SRW files to deal with comment field

New in GPS Utility 5.36 (Feb 19, 2020)

  • This version includes the following new function and program fixes:
  • Import of Koden *.BIN files including provision of new symbol set
  • Export of Koden *.BIN files plus update to symbol set image file.
  • Upgrade to import of *.FIT files to deal with new format
  • Upgrade to GPX export to deal with Furuno GP39 files
  • Upgrade to both import and export of Furuno GP39 files to deal with Comments, Colour and Symbols
  • Upgrade to TIF file import to deal with auto-calibration of MGA94 maps

New in GPS Utility 5.35 (Nov 13, 2019)

  • Support for import of Microplot version 7 *.MRK files
  • Allow export of Eastings/Northing in CSV files (Formatted - as is option)
  • Support for import of GPX file from Mercedes GLE SatNav
  • Support Ozi Map calibration file for Transverse Mercator user grid
  • Upgrade to *.BIN file import to deal with large numbers of routes
  • Upgrade to *.RTZ file export to (deal with double quotes and empty leg tag)
  • Allow Waypoint prefixes up to 12 characters
  • Automatic route renumbering implemented
  • Support for UNIX style of TRK file from Furuno GP1871F devices
  • Support alternative date/time format in Haiyang *.MRK files
  • Fix for Folders... setting (Protected and Photo folder)
  • Increased Waypoint and Trackpoint limits
  • Provide filter for Own and Other vessel's track selection in TZD file import
  • Provide filter for Routes and Tracks in TZD file import
  • Correct Track summary data for tracks spanning E180/W180
  • Import of some Micano DAT files
  • Fix Import of GPX files for repeated Linestrings - only ask user once for Track or Route
  • Initialise track colour correctly
  • Inhibit setting Lat/Long when UTM/UPS is set
  • Fix to JPG correlate function to deal with Cannon SX72 photos
  • Fix to stop loop when cancelling an error in JPG Correlate function
  • Deal with undefined Longitude reference in some Geo referenced JPG files

New in GPS Utility 5.3j Beta (Nov 5, 2019)

  • Import of Navionics TRK files
  • Support for import of Microplot version 7 *.MRK files
  • Allow export of Eastings/Northing in CSV files (Formatted - as is option)
  • Support for import of GPX file from Mercedes GLE SatNav
  • Support Ozi Map calibration file for Transverse Mercator user grid
  • Upgrade to *.BIN file import to deal with large numbers of routes
  • Upgrade to *.RTZ file export to (deal with double quotes and empty leg tag)
  • Allow Waypoint prefixes up to 12 characters
  • Automatic route renumbering implemented
  • Support for UNIX style of TRK file from Furuno GP1871F devices
  • Support alternative date/time format in Haiyang *.MRK files

New in GPS Utility 5.34 (Mar 22, 2019)

  • Import of Navionics TRK files
  • Import of some Micano DAT files
  • Increased Waypoint and Trackpoint limits
  • Provide filter for Own and Other vessel's track selection in TZD file import
  • Provide filter for Routes and Tracks in TZD file import
  • Inhibit setting Lat/Long when UTM/UPS is set
  • Corrections to import of Navstar GPS MRK files
  • Allow export of Eastings/Northing in CSV files (Formatted - as is option)
  • Fixed bug in import of Garmin FIT files (heart rate value)
  • Improvements to the import of SatMap *.map files (comments and creation time etc.)
  • Fix for Folders... setting (Protected and Photo folder)
  • Correct Track summary data for tracks spanning E180/W180
  • Fix Import of GPX files for repeated Linestrings - only ask user once for Track or Route
  • Initialise track colour correctly

New in GPS Utility 5.3g Beta (Jan 21, 2019)

  • Fix for Folders... setting (Protected and Photo folder)
  • Increased Waypoint and Trackpoint limits
  • Provide filter for Own and Other vessel's track selection in TZD file import
  • Provide filter for Routes and Tracks in TZD file import
  • Correct Track summary data for tracks spanning E180/W180
  • Import of some Micano DAT files
  • Fix Import of GPX files for repeated Linestrings - only ask user once for Track or Route
  • Initialise track colour correctly
  • Inhibit setting Lat/Long when UTM/UPS is set

New in GPS Utility 5.33 (Sep 28, 2018)

  • Support for Route import from TZD XML files
  • Support for Track import of Transas TRK files
  • Fix for high precision depth export of SHP files
  • Import of Depth Information from SHP/DBF files
  • Fix for Route to Track log tool when leg speed is zero
  • Fix for Batch processing of Streets and Tips EST files
  • Import of Telchart V3 DAT/IDX file pair
  • Export of Depth data when stored as primary data
  • Fixes to SHP/DBF file import for depth values (primary and auxiliary fields)
  • Fixes to KML import for some Unicode characters
  • Support for Persian momayyez decimal separator ('/')
  • On opening file use previously set Time Zone, not system time zone
  • Support for import of Version 410 Quodfish UDB files, also extensive changes to Version 201 files
  • Export of Version 410 UDB files (WGS 84 datum only)
  • Import and export of version 410 QUodfish WDB files
  • Import and export of Route Exchange *RTZ files (ID field = name field)
  • Corrected bug in Transas RT3 file import
  • Fixed UDB export to split track segments which are too large for that file format
  • Corrections fot USR file import to deal with format variation in version 6 files
  • Support for import of FAA Aeronautical Digital Obstacle Files(DOF) *DAT files
  • Symbol set provided for FAA Aeronautical DOF files
  • Support for export of Transas RT3 files
  • Map Appearance option to show Route legs as Great Circle lines
  • Support for import of JRC JLU *BIN files
  • Import of Routes in JRC JLU files
  • Change to RTZ file import (name to Comment field)

New in GPS Utility 5.32 (Apr 13, 2018)

  • Support for import of dKart TRD and MRD files
  • Support for import and export of Samyung (*.dat) waypoint files
  • Support for import of symbol and colour information from Haiyung *.mrk files
  • Save Timezero TZD and Track *.BIN files
  • Support Colour fields for TimeZero files
  • Support for export of Coastal Explorer NOB files
  • Support for import of version 6 Lowrance USR files
  • Support export of Humminbird HWR files.
  • Support for import of SPH Geo-referenced Image Map files
  • Automatically refresh the JPG catalog when typeing in a new Photo Folder
  • Provided an option for export of GPX files allowing selection of or tag.
  • Calibrate Depth function implemented (as per Altitude Calibration)
  • Support Comment field for SHP file import
  • Updated some file export selection operations
  • ...plus a number of fixes and other minor improvements (see history file for details)

New in GPS Utility 5.3e Beta (Mar 24, 2018)

  • Support for export of Coastal Explorer NOB files
  • Fixed bug regarding undefined/invalid depth value in data dialog
  • Calibrate Depth function implemented (as per Altitude Calibration)
  • Support for import of SPH Geo-referenced Image Map files

New in GPS Utility 5.3d Beta (Feb 25, 2018)

  • Support for import of dKart TRD and MRD files
  • Support for import and export of Samyung (*.dat) waypoint files with symbols and colours
  • Provided an option for export of GPX files allowing selection of <cmt> or <desc> tag.
  • Support for import of symbol and colour information from Haiyung *.mrk files
  • Save Timezero TZD and BTrack *.BIN files including colour information
  • Automatically refresh the JPG catalog when typeing in a new Photo Folder
  • Use existing coordinate when opening an annotation with a georeferenced JPG file
  • Corrections to Symbol Table header line
  • Change to GPX file export (header line)
  • Corrected problem with import of GPX files (Folders inside Folder)
  • ...plus several other minor bug fixes

New in GPS Utility 5.31 (Oct 10, 2017)

  • Major changes to Export As and Save/Export Options
  • Exporting from Save/Export dialog does not cause dataset name to change
  • Support for import of Google Maps Ground Overlay KMZ files
  • Provide option to import TZD files with ID=Name, Comment and GUID=Comment
  • Increase number of trackpoints to 4000000
  • Support for Furuno GP39 GPX file import
  • Support for import of Waypoint Extensions in Raymarine GPX files
  • Support for UNIX format of Furuno CSV files
  • Export waypoint comments in TZD XML file.
  • ...plus a number of fixes and other minor improvements (see history file for details)

New in GPS Utility 5.3b Beta (Sep 28, 2017)

  • Major changes to Export As and Save/Export Options
  • Support for import of Google Maps Ground Overlay KMZ files
  • Support for UNIX format of Furuno CSV files
  • Increase number of trackpoints to 4 Million
  • Export waypoint comments in TZD XML file
  • Support for Furuno GP39 GPX file import
  • Provide option to import TZD files with ID=Name and GUID=Comment
  • ... plus many other minor fixes and improvements - see Zip file for details.

New in GPS Utility 5.30 (May 8, 2017)

  • Support for export of Version 5 Lowrance USR files
  • Improved behvaiour when using different folders for Opening and Saving files.
  • Remember track invalid time options (i.e. Ask, Correct or Break) across files
  • Track smoothing filter for Maximum Speed in Reports (Track Segment Detail)
  • Added option to key in Track speed smoothing value instead of up/down arrows
  • Corrected buffer overflow problem with large ADM files (tracks)
  • ...plus a number of fixes and other minor improvements

New in GPS Utility 5.2m Beta (May 2, 2017)

  • Support for export of Version 5 Lowrance USR files
  • Improved behaviour when using different folders for Opening and Saving files.
  • Remember track invalid time options (i.e. Ask, Correct or Break) across files
  • Track smoothing filter for Maximum Speed in Reports (Track Segment Detail)
  • Corrected a bug when reading files with invalid time sequences (Break/Correct)
  • Added option to key in Track speed smoothing value instead of up/down arrows
  • plus several other minor bug fixes

New in GPS Utility 5.29 (Feb 9, 2017)

  • Support for Welsh server LIDAR-DEM filenames.
  • Support for import of Canon LOG (NMEA type) files
  • Support for import of SAMYUNG *.DAT files
  • Support for Date/time and depth for import of Haiyang *.MRK files
  • Support for symbols in import and export of Raymarine RWF files
  • Support for import of Furuno GD-280 MRK files
  • Import of a subset of 'Well Known Text' (*.wkt) files
  • Allow greater precision for user entry of Off Route distance
  • Allow longer titles in the Chart tool
  • Allow longer filenames and track names in View|Reports....
  • ...plus a number of fixes and other minor improvements

New in GPS Utility 5.2k Beta (Feb 3, 2017)

  • Support for Welsh server LIDAR-DEM filenames.
  • Support for import of Canon LOG (NMEA type) files
  • Support for import of SAMYUNG *.DAT files
  • Corrections for import of Raymarine RWF files
  • Support for symbols in import and export of Raymarine RWF files

New in GPS Utility 5.2j Beta (Feb 3, 2017)

  • Fix for import of GPS-Essentials GPX file (empty metadata description tag)
  • Upgrade to support Furuno GD-280 MRK file import
  • Improved options for autonaming routes
  • Support for Date/time and depth for import of Haiyang *.MRK files
  • Improvements to SHP file import (with large DBF files)
  • Fix to deal with the new structure of LIDAR DEM Zip files
  • Allow greater precision for user entry of Off Route distance
  • Import of a subset of 'Well Known Text' (*.wkt) files

New in GPS Utility 5.27 (May 5, 2016)

  • New:
  • Support for symbols when importing Memory Map iPad App GPX files
  • Improvements to closest colour algorithm
  • Support for import of Alpine Audio IGO *.TRK files
  • Support for import of VisionDrive *.LOG files

New in GPS Utility 5.2h Beta (Mar 24, 2016)

  • Corrections to SHP file import when SHX file present
  • Ignore spurious trackpoint records in FIT file import

New in GPS Utility 5.25 (Nov 17, 2015)

  • This version includes the following new function:
  • Support for UK LIDAR DTM and DSM 2m Digital Elevation Models
  • Fix for bug associated with Styles in import of KML files
  • Fixed regression bug associated with KMZ file import
  • Modified KML/KMZ file import to deal with duplicate track names
  • Improvements to TimeZero TZD file import to deal with later versions
  • Minor changes to program startup procedure
  • Fix for CPlot(TMQ) trackfile TRK file import

New in GPS Utility 5.2f Beta (Nov 11, 2015)

  • Support for UK LIDAR DTM 2m Digital Elevation Model
  • Fix for bug associated with Styles in import of KML files
  • Fixed regression bug associated with KMZ file import
  • Modified KML/KMZ file import to deal with duplicate track names
  • Improvements to TimeZero TZD file import to deal with later versions
  • Fix for CPlot(TMQ) trackfile TRK file import

New in GPS Utility 5.24 (Nov 3, 2015)

  • Fix for create Creeping Line Search Pattern from doubling the Lane Width.
  • Deal with OSMAPS GPX file format.
  • Fix for import KMZ files when requiring continuation routes
  • Upgrade to import ADM files to deal with a new field type
  • Support Raymarine XML extension for Waypoint Depth in GPX files
  • Fixed a problem due to buffer overflow when saving FSH files.
  • Improvements to the Filter Tool so as to deal with Depth and Auxiliary data better
  • Fix to import of Hummingbird HWR files for version 2.
  • Support for import of SeaPlot Pro *.SPP files.
  • Structural changes to import of Google Earth (KMZ), TimeZero (TZD), SeaMap (MAP) and DEM (HGT) files.

New in GPS Utility 5.2e Beta (Nov 3, 2015)

  • Fix for create Creeping Line Search Pattern from doubling the Lane Width.
  • Deal with OSMAPS GPX file format.
  • Fix for import KMZ files when requiring continuation routes
  • Upgrade to import ADM files to deal with a new field type
  • Support Raymarine XML extension for Waypoint Depth in GPX files
  • Support for record type '1A' in Memory Map *.MMO import
  • Fix for Google Earth KML/KMZ file import associated with Placemarks
  • Fixed a problem due to buffer overflow when saving FSH files.
  • Improvements to the Filter Tool so as to deal with Depth and Auxiliary data better
  • Support for import of SeaPlot Pro *.SPP files.
  • Structural changes to import of Google Earth (KMZ), TimeZero (TZD), SeaMap (MAP) and DEM (HGT) files.

New in GPS Utility 5.23 (May 21, 2015)

  • Improved QCT extract dialog to give arrow key selection of area and up to 6k x 6k
  • Allow Chart to be saved as JPG, PNG or TIF files as well
  • Added gradient line to Chart Tracks facility
  • Added DBS,DBT,DBK sentences to NMEA file import
  • Added a 'Protected' dataset folder so that users can keep valuable files safe.
  • Improved ADM file export to handle a larger number of trackpoints.
  • Increased Waypoint limit for registered version to 200000.
  • Provided multiple file select facility for File|Merge....
  • Added a Merge Files menu item under Files when no open dataset.
  • Plus a number of bug fixes

New in GPS Utility 5.2d Beta (May 8, 2015)

  • Improved QCT extract dialog to give arrow key selection of area and up to 6k x 6k
  • Allow Chart to be saved as JPG, PNG or TIF files as well
  • Added gradient line to Chart Tracks facility
  • Added DBS,DBT,DBK sentences to NMEA file import
  • Added a 'Protected' dataset folder so that users can keep valuable files safe.
  • Safety check for invalid Off-Route Distances.
  • Improved ADM file export to handle a larger number of trackpoints.
  • Increased Waypoint limit for registered version to 200000.
  • Provided multiple file select facility for File|Merge....

New in GPS Utility 5.22 (Feb 2, 2015)

  • Provided a Sort capability for the Track Summary table
  • New tool for Expanding Routes with extra waypoints
  • Provide Dataset Precision Property for Altitude/Depth (0,1 or 2 decimal places)
  • Interpret Garmin proprietary NMEA sentence for WGS84 Datum
  • Added a user defined vertical offset for Gradient in Chart Route
  • Improvements to the Route to Track log tool and to the Route Information report
  • Maximum number of annotations changed to 5000
  • Improved the usability of the Track Compress tool
  • Corrected a number of problems with NMEA file import (depth and altitude)
  • Assume WGS84 datum for NMEA file import when Force WGS84 flag set

New in GPS Utility 5.2c Beta (Jan 21, 2015)

  • Maximum number of annotations changed to 5000
  • Improved the usability of the Track Compress tool
  • Provided a Sort capability for the Track Summary table
  • Updated TZD file import to deal with slight change of format
  • Improvements to the 'Route to Track log' tool and iInformation Report
  • New tool for Expanding Routes with extra waypoints
  • Added a user defined vertical offset for Gradient in Chart Route
  • Provide Dataset Precision Property for Altitude/Depth (0,1 or 2 decimal places)
  • Assume WGS84 datum for NMEA file import when Force WGS84 flag set
  • Interpret Garmin proprietary NMEA sentence for WGS84 Datum

New in GPS Utility 5.2b Beta (Oct 22, 2014)

  • Improved the Info box by showing Track segments
  • Right adjusted the number of points column in Track Summary Grid
  • Improved Load Bitmap/Map Calibrations menu and reworked Help regarding map calibration
  • Corrections to Furuno *.BIN file import
  • Corrected label for raw track altitude checkbox
  • Corrected problem associated with importing tracks from *.FIT files.

New in GPS Utility 5.2a Beta (Oct 22, 2014)

  • Support for icon styles in KML file import
  • Import Depth from NMEA files containing $GPDPT sentences
  • Suport for import of IGO *.SAV files
  • Support for LightHouse symbol set
  • Corrections and fixes associated with:
  • FPL file import to read in unnamed routes.
  • A regression bug associated with Garmin interface warning messages.
  • Exporting Garmin ADM files when time is undefined
  • Routes in Version 5 Lowrance USR files
  • TMQ CPlot *.RUT file import.
  • Linestring import in Google Earth KML/KMZ files
  • *.CAL calibration file import

New in GPS Utility 5.21 (Oct 22, 2014)

  • Support for LightHouse symbol set
  • Import Depth from NMEA files containing $GPDPT sentences
  • Support for import of IGO *.SAV files
  • Support for icon styles in KML file import
  • Improved the Info box by showing Track segments
  • Improved Load Bitmap/Map Calibrations menu and reworked Help
  • Upgrade to deal with blocks of random track data within PTF files
  • Corrections to the import of files (CAL, TZD, BIN, SHP, FIT, FPL, USR, TMQ, RUT and KML/KMZ))
  • Corrections to general file import regarding duplicate waypoint IDs.
  • Corrected a regression bug associated with Garmin interface warning messages.
  • Fix for exporting Garmin ADM files when time is undefined

New in GPS Utility 5.20 (Apr 17, 2014)

  • Updated EST import to deal with more annotation types
  • Improved support for GeoTiff files with Lat/Long projection calibration
  • Improved Support for importing Tracks in Furuno *.BIN files
  • Support for Trimble $PNTL,GGK NMEA sentences
  • Allow current coordinate format to be exported in Track Raw data files
  • Support for import of National Geographic TPO files.
  • Correction to USB Garmin GPS interface when using Windows 8.
  • Improved support for import and export of Lowrance version 4 files (depth, date/time plus comment fields)
  • Support for Lowrance version 5 USR files.
  • Support depth on import of NOB files.
  • Increased Zoom-in by 2 steps of x2 plus High Precision Map grid labels
  • Improved messages for Garmin Mass Storage GPSs.
  • ... plus a number of other bug fixes

New in GPS Utility 5.1x Beta (Apr 9, 2014)

  • Support for Lowrance version 5 USR files.
  • Correction to USB Garmin GPS interface when using Windows 8.
  • Correction for DXF file import when using certain grid projections
  • Improved support for import and export of Lowrance version 4 USR files (depth, date/time plus comment fields)
  • Support depth on import of NOB files.
  • Increased Zoom-in by 2 steps of x2 plus High Precision Map grid labels

New in GPS Utility 5.1w Beta (Mar 24, 2014)

  • Updated EST import to deal with more annotation types
  • Fix to Correlate Photos function to deal with waypoints with no valid time data
  • Fixes to problems regarding Furuno *.BIN files
  • Support GeoTiff files with Lat/Long projection calibration
  • Support for importing Tracks in Furuno *.BIN files
  • Corrected regression bug regarding Garmin USB interface in Windows 7 systems
  • Support for Trimble $PNTL,GGK NMEA sentences
  • Allow current coordinate format to be exported in Track Raw data files
  • Support for import of National Geographic TPO files.

New in GPS Utility 5.19 (Dec 5, 2013)

  • Support for import/export of Garmin FPL files including non-user waypoints
  • Updated GPX file import to deal with proximity data
  • Support for import of track data from CMAP *.xml files
  • Support for depth data in import of Furuno TRK files

New in GPS Utility 5.18 (Aug 23, 2013)

  • Upgraded Garmin USB interface handler so as to work on Windows 8 OS
  • Support for import/export of Furuno *.PNT and *.TRK files
  • Support for import of Furuno *.TRK (hit) track files
  • Support for import of *.STK Track files
  • Support for import of Simrad GP40 *.TRK and 'Routes.txt' files
  • Added a new tool, Highlight Annotations in Area in map view
  • Added Depth to import and export in GPX files
  • Corrected a problem associated with decimal separator in map Overlay export
  • ... plus a number of other bug fixes

New in GPS Utility 5.1u Beta (Aug 9, 2013)

  • Support for import/export of Furuno *.PNT * *.TRK files
  • Initial support for Navtrack *.DAT files (not yet complete)
  • Export Depth value in GPX files
  • Added a new tool, Highlight Annotations in Area in map view and show a surrounding box in map view
  • Possible fix for a rare Floating Point error during realtime operations
  • Support for import of *.STK Track files
  • Upgraded Garmin USB interface handler so as to work on the Windows 8 Operating System
  • Upgraded GPX file export to be more compliant with Garmin Base Camp software

New in GPS Utility 5.17 (May 30, 2013)

  • Automatic restart Position Console after Disconnect->Connect for NMEA mode
  • Changed format of heartrate in GPX exported files to comply with Garmin Basecamp
  • Put Save As Overlay button into the Map Calibration dialog
  • Changed the Generate Waypoint grid to give alphabetic/numeric IDs
  • Do not give the reduced precision warning message on File|SaveAs...
  • Changed the Waypoint selection dialog to echo coordinate and comment and give less whitespace
  • Several changes to TZD file import including support for Date/Time stamp
  • Some fixes to regression bugs in generating altitude from DEM
  • Corrected a bug in GPX file import so as to deal with Anquet files
  • Import depth data from Lowrance USR files

New in GPS Utility 5.16 (Apr 17, 2013)

  • Added a 'Towed Object' mode to Make Offset Track tool
  • Support for import and export of Raymarine *.RWF files
  • Support for Google Earth KMZ file export.
  • Support for BIL+HDR DEM files, including units as Feet
  • Changes to Maxsea PTF file export to include waypoint depth
  • Support DD^MM.mmmm format for Coastal Explorer NOB file import
  • Addition of User Grids for registered version of GPSU (major changes in map grid support)
  • Support of OZI *.MAP calibration files requiring use of a User Grid
  • Provide options for handling duplicate waypoint IDS in GPX file import
  • Output High precision leg data for Route Card export
  • Display High Precision route leg data in Route Dialog and check for overflow cases
  • Issue warning message when waypoint or route name longer than 16 characters

New in GPS Utility 5.1s Beta (Mar 4, 2013)

  • Corrected a regression bug caused by the User grid implementation
  • Added a 'Towed Object' mode to Make Offset Track tool
  • Changed algorithm for the Towed object offset track mode
  • Corrected Help file with bitmap images

New in GPS Utility 5.1r Beta (Mar 4, 2013)

  • Support for import and export of Raymarine *.RWF files
  • Addition of User Grids for registered version of GPSU (major changes in map grid support)
  • Support of OZI *.MAP calibration files requiring use of a User Grid
  • Support MIF file import when grid projection is not defined
  • Provide options for handling duplicate waypoint IDS in GPX file import
  • Corrections to Telchart *.DAT file import
  • Support DD^MM.mmmm format for Coastal Explorer NOB file import

New in GPS Utility 5.1q Beta (Mar 4, 2013)

  • utput High precision leg data for Route Card export
  • Changes to Maxsea PTF file export to include waypoint depth
  • Display High Precision route leg data in Route Dialog and check for overflow cases
  • Corrected a regression bug associated with DEM height processing
  • Changed Data table view when returning from map view for tracks and routes
  • Issue warning message when waypoint or route name longer than 16 characters
  • Corrected a regression bug associated with Maptech *.txt file import

New in GPS Utility 5.15 (Feb 22, 2013)

  • Support for Logbook tag for GPX file imports ()
  • Support for import of OTS (OceanVision) *.OVD files
  • Allow use of filter on importing SHP files
  • Removed trunction of waypoint names in Route Edit Dialog.
  • Support suffixed names for waypoint import from DXF files
  • Allow British Grid on opening DXF files instead of the BNG Numeric grid
  • Give better warning messages for Garmin USB Mass storage devices
  • Take care of corrupted settings file (*.ini) by offering defaults or use backup file
  • Provide option to export waypoints for USR version 4 files
  • Detect high precision coordinates in GPX file import
  • Support Motorola format GeoTiff files, also UTM projections in NAD27 and NAD83
  • Support the OSGB grid projection for GeoTif image file import
  • Support for Geo-TIF image files without full geotag information.(e.gSpanish 25K)
  • Support for 24 bit colour TIF LZW files with predictor coding

New in GPS Utility 5.14 (Feb 22, 2013)

  • Added an Ellipsoid Earth Model for distance calculations.
  • Support different background colours for Map, Alternative and Grid Fonts.
  • Support for different time formats for durations in Route Report.
  • Released a new symbol set for the Garmin Dakota, taking care of synonyms
  • Implemented Oblique Stereographic projection for RD_New Grid.
  • Improvements to Track Raw data export (timestamps in Excel numeric format and start code column)
  • Send Route name during Furuno Route upload for Furuno GPS33.
  • Extract waypoints from Garmin *.FIT files.
  • Translate symbols to Garmin standard set on FIT file import

New in GPS Utility 5.13 (Mar 17, 2012)

  • Implemented the ASTER GDEM V2 digital elevation model.
  • Provide a solid background for Grid Text labels.
  • Major changes to the Symbol Set handling plus support for *.YGU files.
  • Download/Upload Garmin GPX files automatically if file structure present in GPS.
  • Allow multiple selection for Tools|Reverse Route
  • New echo mode in Map Settings for Tracks - Speed, Course, VMG and Bearing
  • Import of tracks from Garmin *.fit files
  • Support for Lowrance *.USR version 4 files including trails
  • Support UTM on GRS80 ellipsoid for Mapinfo file import
  • Support for Google Earth and Google Maps symbols and KML file import/export
  • Support for export of Track data in new Google Earth track format
  • Support export of Routes in PCPlanner XML files
  • Import of Google Earth Track format (gx:Track type)
  • Convert altitude to feet on Ozi Waypoint export (*.WPT files).
  • Corrected a bug associated with import of Transas *.AI files.
  • Corrected a coordinate problem with import of version 4 *.USR files
  • Corrections to TelChart *.DAT file import
  • Support for symbols and export track names in Raymarine *.FSH file and bug fixes
  • Fixed bug for Lowrance *.USR import of zero length routes.
  • Correct Route reversal in NOB file import

New in GPS Utility 5.12 (Mar 17, 2012)

  • Export SeaClear *.srw files
  • Upgrades to TelChart *.DAT file import and export
  • Import of TimeZero TZD *.BIN files
  • Support Lowrance Version 4 USR files
  • Import of CMapECS *.GDS files
  • Take care of the Open/Closed polygon flag in *.EST/*.AXE file import
  • Support Lat/Long WGS84 coordinates for Anquet ADF file import
  • Restructuring of many import functions to improve performance/resource usage.
  • Support large comment fields in ADF file import
  • Several fixes for Area Search Patterns / Survey lines
  • Support for Symbols in Furuno *.MRK file import/export
  • Deal with Garmin symbols of type 'Flag, Red' on import
  • Inital support for GeoTif files (at present only for NZTM2000 Topo maps)
  • Correct a memory leak for photo annotations
  • Fixed regression bug in Version 5.11 when double clicking on Trackpoint in map view did not bring up data dialog
  • Do not issue warning symbol messages when being driven from the Batch File converter

New in GPS Utility 5.1c Beta (Aug 16, 2011)

  • Generate track information during real time data logging
  • Export SeaClear *.SRW files
  • Export PCPlanner XML files with leading zeros
  • Support single Lines in MapInfo *.TAB file import
  • Upgrades to TelChart *.DAT file import for V3 files
  • When styles enabled use style line thickness for export to Maxsea PTF files
  • Added Symbol set for TelChart data
  • Export of TelChart *.DAT files
  • Fixed regression bug in Version 5.11 when double clicking on Trackpoint in map view did not bring up data dialog
  • Take care of the Open/Closed polygon flag in *.EST/*.AXE file import
  • Do not issue warning symbol messages when being driven from the Batch File converter
  • Import of TimeZero TZD *.BIN files

New in GPS Utility 5.11 (Aug 16, 2011)

  • A new Tool to reverse the order of track segments
  • Allow the user to reverse the order of trackpoints within a segment
  • Provide a shortcut key on the map view to zoom the map to the extent of the window
  • Inform user when ID length is greater than maximum on opening files.
  • Added MGA-94 Grids (Map Grid Australia) to grids files
  • Support MGA-94 grids in MIF/MID and Mapinfo TAB file import
  • Performance improvement for the Cut Marked Records tool
  • Deal with GPX files with quotes round latitude and Longitude values

New in GPS Utility 5.09 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Added guidelines to calibration diamond symbol
  • Support for Furuno GP33 (waypoints with no CRC, comment length=13 and color)
  • Added support for ICONS in Lowrance USR file import and export
  • Allow user entry of time difference in JPG correlation form
  • Only set readonly flag when there is real data in an XGU file (not Calib data)
  • Changes to the File menu for some Special Editions of GPSU
  • Show correlation position even for photos with own GPS position in JPG Correlate dialog
  • Support Depth in Version 3 Lowrance USR files for both import and export
  • plus a number of fixes to bugs

New in GPS Utility 5.08 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Support TIFF-LZW compressed images with British Grid calibration
  • Added Options|File Categories menu so as to reduce options in File|Open.. and File|SaveAs...
  • Implemented a File|Homefile (for commonly used file)
  • Make the File|Open and File|Save Dialogs resizeable.
  • Provide a 'Low precision' option for datasets.
  • Position first new map calibrate at centre of dataset extent
  • Extensive clean up of Map calibration code
  • Added RGF93 Datum and Lambert93 grid
  • Use original image create time for JPG file correlation
  • Import of TelChart *.DAT files
  • Extended number of trackpoints to 750000
  • Provide a Break All option when opening files and there is an invalid time sequence
  • Support shape type 21 point X,Y,M) in SHP file import
  • Information Message for Garmin GPSMap62 device

New in GPS Utility 5.07 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Corrected spurious rotation error of 180 degrees in Save Bitmap Overlay (KML / KMZ files)
  • Fix to EST file import (format problem)

New in GPS Utility 5.06 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Fixes to MakeGeoReferenced JPG file deal with jpgs with partial GPS data.
  • Export waypoint creation time in GPX file
  • Provide ability to ignore annotations with non-existent JPG files on opening files
  • Added date to 'Track' so as to give more identification on KML file export
  • Support for SWEREF99 zonal grids (e.g.16-30)
  • Import of vCard files with GEO information.
  • Support NZTM 2000 in Mapinfo MIF/MID and TAB fileset import
  • Extensive changes to Streets & Trips EST (and AXE) file import to deal with very large files
  • Allow user to Ignore ALL duplicate names or Rename them on file import
  • Improved the Waypoint to Track distance algorithmin View|Reports

New in GPS Utility 5.05 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Report Waypoint Track Distance function to allow distance along track to be written to waypoint record
  • Plot waypoints on track profile chart.
  • Fix to Map Overlay export (rotation due to grid convergence)
  • Implemented a DrawOrder tag in Map Overlay export
  • Export tracks in different colours when colour cycle
  • Allow user to abort when annotation photos cannot be found
  • Fix to Calibrate Altitude function when no reference point is selected
  • Fixes to TCX file import, EST and AXE file import and Mapinfor MIF file import

New in GPS Utility 5.04 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Implemented Save Bitmap as Custom Maps Google Earth KML or KMZ Overlay files
  • Added time values to Reports toolbar to provide easier identification of track segments
  • Improved Enhanced metafile export (*.emf and *.wmf) - bitmap and window export
  • Deal with new waypoint data types in Mapinfo TAB file import.
  • Support a new object format in MMO file import
  • Support Belgium Lambert Conformal Conic projection in MIF and TAB file import
  • Fix for longitude error in Annotation import from EST and AXE files

New in GPS Utility 5.03 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • New Search Area algorithm plus a Survey Area function (from Route view)
  • Improvement to Sort Waypoints by proximity to Route.
  • Increased Maximum Bitmap scaling to x64 (6400%)
  • New/updated symbol sets Transas and Garmin Oregon
  • Provide High Precision track data
  • File Import improvements/fixes (Transas AI,Delorme SAF/DMT/AN1,SeaPro L01/L02,Garmin ADM)
  • Fix Export improvements/fixes (FSH, AN1, Furuno BIN, Maxsea PTF)

New in GPS Utility 5.02 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Support for temperature in FSH files and Garmin ADM files
  • Support for multiple targets in DSC/DSE positions - new DSC settings in Tracking Setup Dialog.
  • Support symbols in MemoryMap *.MMO file import
  • Implemented Copy of cursor current position to cliboard (Ctrl-C)
  • Implemented Copy Bitmap in Map view window - copies bitmap to clipboard (Shift-Ctrl-C)
  • Export of AsPosFull Geodetic grid and datum in Mapinfo file export
  • Major rework of the primary data field (Altitude) so that it can accommodate Depth

New in GPS Utility 5.01 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Setting in File|Folders to have different default Save folder from last opened file.
  • New map setting to provide grid on map borders only
  • Implemented the Oblique Mercator projection (RSO) (West Malaysia RSO grid)
  • Change of DEM download from FTP to HTTP protocol
  • Support for NMEA DSC sentences $xxDSC and $xxDSE (real time current position only).
  • Export of Kartex files in other formats than Decimal degrees.
  • Import of Furuno *.csv Route files (rte)
  • Export of Furuno *.csv Waypoint (wpt), Temporary Waypoints (twp), Routes (rte) and Tracks (trk).
  • Import of Furuno CSV files for Waypoints(wpt), Temporary Waypoints (twp) and Tracks (trk)
  • Export of waypoints to Furuno CSV file (wpt)
  • Import of Coastal Explorer *.NOB files.
  • Import and export of JRC *.WPT files (waypoints only)

New in GPS Utility 5.00 (Mar 10, 2011)

  • Completely reworked Garmin USB Interface (Asynchronous)
  • New Waypoint Grid generation tool
  • Support for Sector search and Creeping Line search patterns plus Turning Radius in Create Search Patterns
  • New method to allow user to manual position and Geo-Ref JPG files.
  • Provide an extra decimal digit for Lat/Long coords (Hi precision in Options | Dataset)
  • Support track segments for Kartex KTF file export.
  • Major improvement in import of MTK BIN files
  • Support for symbols in Streets & Trips and Autoroute Express file import
  • Support Heartrate field in Garmin Colorado GPX files.
  • Addition of Irish TM grid and SWEREF99 TM grid.
  • Import of:
  • Quodfish UDB files
  • Garmin POI GPI files
  • Garmin and Navman CSV files
  • Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) *.SP1 files (SEGP1)
  • Import of NMEA files containing $GPGLL sentences
  • Export of:
  • Garmin POI CSV files
  • SatMap *.map files
  • Garmin TCX files
  • Plus many other bug fixes and minor improvements