ANNOUNCEMENT:
OpenCPN Version 2.5.0 is released, and available for immediate download.
The version is a major feature upgrade and
maintenance release of
OpenCPN.
OpenCPN is a free and OpenSource
navigation package running on Windows,
linux, and Macintosh
computers.
Some features of OpenCPN include:
- Quilted Raster(RNC) and Vector(ENC, cm93) digital chart display
- Industry standard
GPS receiver interfacing, with "moving map" on-screen vessel
tracking.
-
AIS receiver interfacing with configurable target
safety monitoring
- Integrated
Route, Track, and Waypoint database, with industry standard Import/Export capabilities
- Tide and
Current prediction, with on-screen overlay of predicted data.
- Broad International Language support
OpenCPN is designed to be easy to install, configure, and use daily.
OpenCPN may be freely downloaded and installed without cost,
registration, or time limits.
New and Enhanced Features for OpenCPN Version 2.5.0
1. Per-Cell offset adjustment for cm93
charts
2. Transverse Mercator chart quilting.
3. Selectable full
screen quilting option.
4. Configurable lat/lon gid lines.
5. Variable
screen dimmer function.
6. Improved Tide/Current information window.
7. Configurable "Layers" function, enabling selectable display of fixed objects.
8. Improved and extended
AIS functions, including
a. Euro Inland support
b. Base Stations and ATONs
9. Selectable FullScreen display mode.
10. Integrated
Route Planner function, with Tide table support.
11. Enhanced GUI functions, with floating transparent Toolbar.
12. Several new language options.
13. Improved internal memory management.
14. Improved
Autopilot output support.
15. New Multi-leg Measurement tool.
16. Improved Vector chart symbology.
17. Improved integrated Tide/Current data accuracy.
18. Improved Route definition interface, including selectable Route colors.
19. Full conformance for all platforms, especially including Macintosh OS X.
20. Greatly improved staility on all platforms, as a result of extended Beta testing.
21. Many, many improvements in the basic User Interface, while maintaining the ease-of-use that
OpenCPN is widely known for.
PlugIns:
1. Enhanced Dashboard
PlugIn with several new
instruments.
2. Enhanced GRIB
PlugIn with isobar graphic depiction.
3. Extended PlugIn interface definition allowing greatly increased PlugIn functionality.
We hope you enjoy the new features of OpenCPN Version 2.5, and look forward to your continued feedback.
Download OpenCPN Version 2.5.0 at
OpenCPN | Download OpenCPN software for free at SourceForge.net
For PlugIns and other useful information, visit our support website at
OpenCPN | Official OpenCPN Homepage
The OpenCPN Development Team
Dave Register, Lead Developer <bdbcat@yahoo.com>