Mapsource Download available

[badknees]

MapSource software version 6.15.7 is available for download on the Garmin page

http://www8.garmin.com/support/mappingsw.jsp

Ability to make symbols smaller, but no fix on the "save as gpx" problem

[dkerr24]

Thanks for the heads up and the link. 

[randell]

Mapsource 6.16.0.2 BETA

Note: This is a BETA and it will expire on April 26 at which time you will have to download the new version.  However, this does not upgrade your existing install - it adds a new instance so you can run the older version or the newer one. 

Changes made from version 6.15.11 to 6.16.0.2:

    * Fixed memory issues and crashes when running MapSource under Windows 7.
    * Map projection for many map products was improved. The projection angle is now based on the extents of the map product.
    * Fixed issues with reading and writing large GPX files.
    * Improved rendering performance.
    * Added support for 64-bit USB device drivers.
    * MapSource will now zoom in and out when the mouse wheel is used.
    * Added generic label descriptions (less 'unknown' features).
    * Fixed various categories and subcategories that affected find operations and the display of POI categories and subcategories.
    * Relevant data can now be imported from TCX files.
    * Added very small and very large symbol size selection.
    * Made sure to remember search category in 'Find Nearest' dialog.
    * Fixed issues with file dialog (in some cases, existing files were overwritten without prompting).
    * Changed route via point symbol to small black dot. Symbol can be changed via registry.
    * Fixed some issues with the Swedish grid.
    * Added New Zealand TM grid.
    * Fixed issue with address search when a city name was supplied.
    * The total length of all selected tracks/routes will now be displayed in the status bar.
    * Fixed loss of mixed-case characters when transferring routes to USB devices.
    * Routes, tracks and waypoints are now sorted numerically.
    * Fixed an issue with the refreshing of the route avoidances dialog.
    * Fixed issue with finding elevation features.
    * Fixed an issue where the comment field would be mangled up after creating a waypoint from a find result.
    * Maps that are locked because of a missing signature file will be displayed as 'unauthenticated' in the Map Product Manager.
    * After a crash, the user now has the option to send an error report directly to Garmin.

[tjavery]

    * MapSource will now zoom in and out when the mouse wheel is used.

Finally!

[dkerr24]

I'd download that, but I wouldn't want beta software on my 60csx when I'm on the Tanner trail at the bottom of the Grand Canyon during Apr 25 - May 1.  Would hate to turn that on and see nothing but an expiration notice.

[badknees]

The Good

The graphics rendering is much improved. The antialiasing is much better and it seems pretty quick.

The Bad

1. MapSource crashes in the following circumstances:
If the user opens the preferences dialog and then changes the detail level.
If the user changes the icon size setting twice during the same MapSource instance.

2. MapSource does create invalid GPX files when saving as GPX.

The UGLY

It appears as though Garmin has brought back a repeat perfomance of the "pan or zoom" crash that was associated with Win 7 64 bit in previous versions.

At least it can run side by side with Ver. 6.15 for testing. I hope they get the issues sorted out 'cause the graphics are MUCH better.