From d6abb929131f513d718e04413bc89f0129eebac0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Philipp Wollschlegel Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2024 00:47:38 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] v7.43 release --- _posts/2024-09-02-xcsoar-7-dot-43-released.md | 67 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 67 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _posts/2024-09-02-xcsoar-7-dot-43-released.md diff --git a/_posts/2024-09-02-xcsoar-7-dot-43-released.md b/_posts/2024-09-02-xcsoar-7-dot-43-released.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9eeb2bc --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2024-09-02-xcsoar-7-dot-43-released.md @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ +--- +title: "XCSoar 7.36 released" +created_at: 2023-07-03 00:54:56 +0200 +author: folken +layout: post +--- + +Please note that there are several CRICITAL issues addressed in this release. Please up-/sidegrade. + +Android users: Due to new cryptographic signatures, you will need to uninstall and +remove all data. Install either from F-Droid or via APK File download. +Please also note that the Storage Directory has moved to /android/media/org.xcsoar. This directory +is accessible with normal file manager tools on android. + + +Version 7.43 - 2024-08-12 +* calculations + - CRITICAL: reachable map labels show correct altitude with head wind #1424 + - CRITICAL: fix reachability calculation with older compilers (OpenVario,..) +* airspace + - add classes according the OpenAir extended format AY tag + - coloring is done according to the AC tag, or if present and allowed, according to the AY tag +* data files + - new topology available from mapgen (including airport runways and rivers) + - fix loss of "home" waypoint designation in certain situations for a + non-airport home waypoint + - reworked sgs-233 polar +* documentation + - clarify task speed calculation section + - lua reference updated +* ui + - Airspace filter list can filter by type + - TC 30s Infobox shows now climb rate since start of thermal + - TL Gain Infobox shows now the overall climb rate of last thermal + - add new Infobox V Task Est (Speed task estimated) + - Status-Task panel: "Estimated task time", "Remaining time", and "Speed + estimated" now blank if MC>0 & can't finish task + - Status-Task panel: "Remaining time", "Remaining distance", "Speed + estimated", and "Speed remaining" now blank after task is finished + - add missing airspace to Select Airspace filter + - NumberEntry dialog value can now be accepted by enter + - Vario center gross label + - Vario use AutoFonts for lables and values + - Replace eventOrientation by two new events: eventOrientationCruise and eventOrientationCircling + - New artificial horizon + - Flarm gauge fix radar size + - infobox management page rename buttons for copying sets + - consistent naming of ok/close buttons and placement + - add PanTo button to waypoints dialog if opened from task related infoboxen + - always show black plane icon in thermal assistant +* Lua scripting + - allow HTTPs client connections by setting project-wide Curl options + - fix next_eta and final_eta variables +* Devices + - add Larus driver +* Android + - CRITICAL: use user accessible android/media/org.xcsoar as data directory + - EGL graphics driver initialzation improvment for old android versions + - add SoftRF Eco, Ink and Card into 'white list' of USB devices + - fix rotation on wake from background +* Kobo + - fix Wifi configuration + - fix oversized icons +* Windows + - use cleartype font rendering + - highres application icon + - black text color in airspace list like all other systems