OpenCPN News


     NEWS OpenCPN Version 1.2.4 Released
     OpenCPN Version 1.2.4 was released on 20 April, 2008
 
    This is a maintenance release containing 
    build improvements, bug-fixes and optimizations. 
 
    Changes and Improvements include:
    Mac OS X build support.
    Debian system package file download.
    Unicode support.
    Route/Mark Property sheets.
    Various display speed/quality optimizations.
 
    Feedback solicited.
    Enjoy........ 

NEWS OpenCPN Version 1.2.2 Released
OpenCPN Version 1.2.2 was released on 2 Jan 2008.
This is a maintenance release containing several bug-fixes and optimizations as follows:
  • Improved AIS symbology and diagnostics, including RateOfTurn indication.
  • Improved toolbar icon symbology, supporting day/dusk/dark color schemes.
  • Rationalized home directory selection for Windows, allowing program installation in 
    arbitrary directory/folder.
  • Improved accuaracy of Great Circle distance/bearing calculations.
  • Optional Depth Units displayable on chart as embossed character image.
  • Ownship position indicator on thumbnail charts accurately follow true GPS position.  

 

                             
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