TackTracker Release Notes

Update 4.14.6 - 19 January 2012:

• Fix ruler color (white too hard to see)
• Allow joining and viewing of tracks split at midnight
• Allow races to be defined that span multiple days

Update 4.14.4 - 5 January 2012:

• Fix crash in Join Tracks #2
• Catch errors to prevent a crash when loading a faulty GPX file
• Allow TTZ file to be shared for reading

Update 4.14.3 - 4 January 2012:

• Trim tracks saved when creating new races
• Use a dark color for the mark lay cursors so they are easier to see
• Print the full 3 segment version number in the About screen

Update 4.14.2 - 1 January 2012:

• Fix crash in Relative Leg Times report
• Fix crash in Join Tracks

Release 4.14 - 22 December 2011:

The new synchronise feature lets you easily compare the relative performance of each boat for any leg of the race.

Fixes:

• QStarz GPS upload enhancement to improve upload reliability and avoid loss of data
• Edit Track will now rename the track when the name is changed - previously a duplicate would be created

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Release 4.13 - 13 December 2011:

Usability refinements and fixes:

• Save selected tracks to new race when creating a new race
• Improve Track Loader startup time
• Provide a warning if Rally schedule has a start less than 2 mins after event start
• Recognise the CR-Q1100P name character limit
• Fix reset sequence when resetting multiple trackers

Update 4.12.5 - 3 December 2011: Further QStarz GPS upload fix

Update 4.12.4 - 29 November 2011:

• Improvement to QStarz GPS upload algorithm to self correct if data falls out of alignment

Update 4.12.2 15 November 2011: Requested fixes for the Handicap Place report

Update 4.12.1 14 November 2011:

• Fix elapsed times in Scratch summary report and relative leg times report.
• Ensure track analysis accounts for live mark position

Release 4.12 - 13 November 2011:

• Migrate to Mapquest open maps
• Change color scheme to a fresher, brighter look
• Add Join button to the Track Loader to join adjacent tracks
• Automatically close the Track Loader after loading a TTZ file
• Automatically save Wind changes to the event
• Fix Training Session guides to display for the correct leg

Update 4.11.2 30 October 2011:

• Navigation rally fix for loading tracks
• Redesign track backdating feature - now available from Track Loader's Edit dialog
• Prevent crash if Track date falls outside supported date range

Update 4.11.1 25 October 2011: Tune the Reset dialog to facilitate resetting of multiple GPS units with fewer clicks

Update 4.11 2 September 2011:

• Updated to use TackTracker's beautiful new logo

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Update 25 September 2011: Fix problem where online maps were not displaying on some systems.

Release 4.10 - 7 September 2011:

Introducing online background maps from openstreetmap.org. All TackTracker platforms can now play tracks over an online map to provide more race context. This is especially useful when races are sailed close to land and are influenced by shore lines.

With maps, you can now use TackTracker for other activities, such as cycling or running.

TackTracker's map implementation uses local caching so that previously viewed map tiles are still available when you are disconnected from the internet.

Other enhancements:

• Added new avatars: Motor Boat, Vehicle, Bike, Marker

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Update 4.06 - 20 August 2011:

• Added support for new QStarz CR-Q1100P Tracker.
• Improved GPS upload algorithm to improve its ability to recover from bad or missing data.
• Fixed issues with loading NMEA files - especially when bad records are present

Update 4.05 - 13 August 2011

• Upgraded to use Microsoft .NET 4.0 Client Edition. (If needed, you can get .NET 4.0 from Microsoft here: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=17113)
• The installer file is now signed with an official code signing certificate "The Trustee for the TackTracker Unit Trust", speeding up the install process and ensuring that you are safely installing the bona fide TackTracker program.

4.04.1 - 21 July 2011: Tolerate non-standard date/time formats in GPX/VCC files

Update 4.04 - 2 July 2011

• Provide a "Load File" button for unlicensed users who don't have access to the Track Loader.
• Remove duplicate entries from Plot Tail and Plot Text popup buttons

Update 4.03 - 26 June 2011

• Fix Race Editor setting multiple start times for the one race.
• Some minor cosmetic fixes

Update 4.02 - 2 June 2011

Some important fixes:

• Fix race being cleared when launching Race Editor
• Fix "file not found" error when auto-saving a loaded track to a race (4.01.3)
• Fix problem with renaming a loaded track by editing the name. (4.01.2)
• Invoke the Edit dialog when double clicking on a loaded track. (4.01.2)

Release 4.01 - 28 May 2011

This major new release makes tracking easier than ever before! Features:

• The layout has been redesigned with a new look that will match the upcoming TackTracker version for Mac OS.
• The Track Loader manages all your uploaded tracks in one place and lets you upload tracks, copy tracks into races and create new races.
• The Race Editor defines the course and lays marks

The new design puts you fully in control and whilst the process is still automatic, you can see exactly what is happening. The new races dialog now lets you create multiple back-back races in one step - eliminating the old serial process that was confusing to many people.

To simplify terminology, we now use the term "race" throughout in place of "event". The Mark Move Tool is now the Mark Drag Tool.

Fixes:

• Rework the Track Library to speed up startup time and reduce memory usage
• If no race is defined, the timer clock still works and shows the elapsed time since the start of the track.
• Load file now remembers your previously used location
• Allow copy/paste in race publish dialog
• Fix graphics crash that may occur when loading an empty track
• Fix wind time compensation when adjusting the start time
• Prevent crash when attempting to load an invalid GPX file

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