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MapSource software version 3.03

This software is the current production software for MapSource as of 01/10/2000 and includes the following changes since version 2.03.

Changes between version 3.02 and 3.03 include the following:

  • Fixed a problem with the Swiss and West Malaysian grids that produced incorrect lat/lon values.
  • Fixed a problem with importing PCX5 files containing trackpoints or waypoints with altitudes.
  • Fixed a problem with importing PCX5 files containing incorrectly formatted times.
  • Fixed a problem with occasional errors when printing to a color printer.
  • Fixed a problem that caused MapSource to fail when unrecognized symbols were received from a unit.
  • Improved Auto Detect feature to detect older units more quickly.
  • Modified to report additional information when receiving an invalid display option from the unit.
  • Improved map drawing times slightly.
  • Fixed a problem that sometimes caused the TDB_PRODUCT.CPP-126-3.02 error message to occur.

Changes between version 3.01 and 3.02 include the following:

  • Fixed a problem that sometimes caused duplicate waypoint names to be created during graphical route editing.

  • Fixed a problem on the route properties page that sometimes caused a user-entered route name to be ignored.
  • Fixed a problem that sometimes caused the ABSTPOPUPWINDOW.CPP-105-3.01 error message to be displayed.

Changes between version 3.00 and 3.01 include the following:

  • Changed software version number from 3.00 to 3.01.
  • Fixed a problem that prevented MapSource from running on older versions of Windows 95.

Changes between version 2.03 and 3.00 include the following:

  • Added capability to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to and from the GPS.
  • Added capability to edit waypoints and routes both graphically and textually.
  • Added capability to inspect track data textually.
  • Added capability to print the map view.
  • Added Auto Detect capability to automatically find the correct communications port.
  • Improved serial-port communication code to eliminate occasional problems on Windows 95 machines.
  • Added "No Map" option to allow viewing of waypoints, routes, and tracks against a bare background (with reference grid).
  • Changed startup sequence to allow MapSource to continue running even if the most-recently used CD-ROM is unavailable (turns off "GPS Map Detail" or goes to "No Map" as appropriate).
  • Added "Undo" function.
  • Added information boxes that pop up when the user hovers the mouse over a map feature.
  • Added capability for the user to choose the name of the map set as displayed by the GPS power-on screen.
  • Added capability to import PCX5 v2.09 files.
  • Added capability to export documents to tab-delimited text format.
  • Added continuous-world scrolling to allow a smooth map transition at the anti-meridian.
  • Added preference settings for Distance/Speed, Heading, Altitude, Position Format, and Map Datum.
  • Changed toolbars to be docking-type toolbars.
  • Added capability to choose Region and Zoom scale directly from the View menu (in case the required toolbar is hidden).
  • Added capability to turn off the status bar.
  • Space bar no longer aborts a transfer in progress.
  • Added proximity waypoint support, including red-circle on graphical map.
  • Moved Find City to the View menu.
  • Added the following tools: "Selection," "Waypoint," "Route," and "Distance/Bearing."
  • Changed the name of the "Add/Remove Map" tool to "Map."
  • Added Product Info button on the About Box to allow the user to see the data version of each installed product.

Please Note: This software will not work unless you already own a MapSource product.

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WARNING

This software will not work unless you already own a MapSource product.

 

System requirements

Pentium processor with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0; 16MB RAM; 20MB free hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; 256 color display adapter and monitor; mouse or other pointing device.

 

Instructions for uploading the new software to your unit:
  1. Download the MapSource update file into a directory on your hard drive. (i.e., c:\garmin).
  2. Change to the directory in which you downloaded the files, (i.e., c:\garmin), and run the executable file (.exe). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update your MapSource installation.

 

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