Version History
Here you can find the changelog of SW Maps - GIS & Data Collector since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-29.
The latest version is 2.10.0.0 and it was updated on soft112.com on 26 March, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 2.9.5.6
posted on 2024-02-29
Added NAVIC (IRNSS) NMEA decoding for skyplot
Bug fix for polygon shapefile rendering
Added Mettatec X5 instrument profile
version 2.10.0.0
posted on 2024-02-29
New "Checklist" attribute type for selecting multiple values from a list.
Export DOP and number of GNSS satellites in spreadsheet and CSV exports.
Fixed display of point elevations for drawn layers.
version 2.9.5.5
posted on 2023-12-19
BLE and Geoid File Improvements
version 2.9.5.4
posted on 2023-10-10
Fix for Android 14 Bluetooth LE GNSS connection
version 2.9.5.2
posted on 2023-09-16
Added point and line stakeout tool. You can now use SW Maps to easily locate your points and lines on the ground.
version 2.9.5.1
posted on 2023-08-20
Added ArduSimple BLE Bridge instrument
Track recording required accuracy can now be set to 1m
NTRIP support for Septentrio receivers
Measurement tools fix for drawing mode
Export fix quality, speed and bearing and accuracy for drawn layers if point is collected using GNSS
version 2.9.4.1
posted on 2023-05-15
Record and display bearing for photo points
version 2.9.2.2
posted on 2023-02-01
Fixed some external tile layers not loading
version 2.8.2.2
posted on 2022-04-07
Mock Location Provider: You can now set SW Maps as a mock location provider in the developer options. This lets you use SW Maps Bluetooth/USB GNSS receivers as a location source for other apps.
Fix for location not working on Android 11 and 12.
version 2.8.1.4
posted on 2021-08-19
Improvements to Android 11 support. Data files are now stored in the app-specific media directory in Android/media. The current SW Maps directory is now shown in the app settings. The add layer dialogs also show the layer folder path.
You can now load Geoid files in gtx format. Copy the gtx files to the SW_Maps/Geoid folder, and select the active geoid in app settings. Orthometric height is recorded and exported for all points.
Many bug fixes
version 2.8.0.5
posted on 2021-07-13
You can now load Geoid files in gtx format. Copy the gtx files to the SW_Maps/Geoid folder, and select the active geoid in app settings. Orthometric height is recorded and exported for all points.
Added option to apply base station antenna PCO to u-blox based receivers based on the antenna model transmitted in the RTCM correction messages.
GNSS Receiver connection using Bluetooth LE now supported.
Many bug fixes
version 2.7.4.4
posted on 2021-03-01
Fixed a problem with NTRIP VRS connections
Fixed track record stopping in Android 10
GNSS Receiver connection using Bluetooth LE now supported.
Major improvements to drawing mode. Can show OpenStreetMap and Mbtiles/WMS/XYZ layers in drawing mode.
Vibration feedback on point record. Can be enabled or disabled in settings.
The feature information screen now shows distance and bearing to the
selected point from the current location.
Many bug fixes
version 2.7.4.1
posted on 2021-01-24
Fixed track record stopping in Android 10
GNSS Receiver connection using Bluetooth LE now supported.
Major improvements to drawing mode. Can show OpenStreetMap and Mbtiles/WMS/XYZ layers in drawing mode.
Vibration feedback on point record. Can be enabled or disabled in settings.
The feature information screen now shows distance and bearing to the
selected point from the current location.
Quickly switch between GPS recording and drawing features for a drawn layer.
Many bug fixes
version 2.7.3.1
posted on 2021-01-17
Vibration feedback on point record. Can be enabled or disabled in settings.
The feature information screen now shows distance and bearing to the
selected point from the current location.
Fix for NTRIP client not working in certain conditions.
Shapefiles and Geopackage layers now visible in drawing mode.
Added KML export option when exporting KMZ.
Quickly switch between GPS recording and drawing features for a drawn layer.
Many bug fixes
version 2.7.3
posted on 2021-01-13
The feature information screen now shows distance and bearing to the
selected point from the current location.
Fix for NTRIP client not working in certain conditions.
Shapefiles and Geopackage layers now visible in drawing mode.
Added KML export option when exporting KMZ.
Instrument height is now exported to spreadsheet for point features.
Quickly switch between GPS recording and drawing features for a drawn layer.
Many bug fixes
version 2.7.2
posted on 2020-12-25
Added KML export option when exporting KMZ.
Instrument height is now exported to spreadsheet for point features.
Quickly switch between GPS recording and drawing features for a drawn layer.
Added Snap On/Off toggle for drawing
Added instrument profile for SparkFun RTK Surveyor
Many bug fixes
version 2.7.1.1
posted on 2020-12-15
Instrument height is now exported to spreadsheet for point features.
Quickly switch between GPS recording and drawing features for a drawn layer.
Added Snap On/Off toggle for drawing
Added instrument profile for SparkFun RTK Surveyor
Many bug fixes
version 2.7.0
posted on 2020-12-10
Quickly switch between GPS recording and drawing features for a drawn layer.
Added Snap On/Off toggle for drawing
Added instrument profile for SparkFun RTK Surveyor
Many bug fixes
version 2.6.12.2
posted on 2020-10-14
Fixed VRS connection issue in southern hemisphere.
Improved support for USB receivers.
version 2.6.12
posted on 2020-10-05
Improved support for USB receivers.
Added setting for changing point marker size
Upgraded location provider to use NMEA instead of the Android location provider to prevent Fake GPS usage.
Fix for NTRIP VRS connection not working when using certain languages.
Ability to minimize the record feature sidebar for better map visibility when recording.
Accuracy display when recording feature.
You may now record features in a drawn feature layer using GPS.
version 2.6.6
posted on 2020-07-27
Added setting for changing point marker size
Upgraded location provider to use NMEA instead of the Android location provider to prevent Fake GPS usage.
Fix for NTRIP VRS connection not working when using certain languages.
Ability to minimize the record feature sidebar for better map visibility when recording.
Accuracy display when recording feature.
You may now record features in a drawn feature layer using GPS.
version 2.6.3
posted on 2020-07-17
Upgraded location provider to use NMEA instead of the Android location provider to prevent Fake GPS usage.
Fix for NTRIP VRS connection not working when using certain languages.
Ability to minimize the record feature sidebar for better map visibility when recording.
Accuracy display when recording feature.
You may now record features in a drawn feature layer using GPS.
version 2.6.2
posted on 2020-07-07
Upgraded location provider to use NMEA instead of the Android location provider.
Fix for NTRIP VRS connection not working when using certain languages.
Ability to minimize the record feature sidebar for better map visibility when recording.
Accuracy display when recording feature.
You may now record features in a drawn feature layer using GPS.
version 2.5.1
posted on 2020-06-18
Fixes and Improvements
Ability to minimize the record feature sidebar for better map visibility when recording.
Accuracy display when recording feature.
You may now record features in a drawn feature layer using GPS.
Fix for WMS layers which require a Style parameter.
NTRIP client can now request sourcetable.
Bluetooth RTK Support for Pentax G3100 Receivers
Added experimental drawing mode, which can be enabled in settings. Drawing mode allows zooming with no limit.
version 2.4.10
posted on 2020-04-25
Fixes and Improvements
NTRIP client can now request sourcetable.
Bluetooth RTK Support for Pentax G3100 Receivers
Added support for NMEA GST sentences. Position accuracy is now displayed in the "GPS Status" page.
Improved Shapefile, KML and Geopackage support
Categorized styling for Geopackage layers
Added experimental drawing mode, which can be enabled in settings. Drawing mode allows zooming with no limit.
version 2.4.8
posted on 2020-02-08
Fixes and Improvements
Bluetooth RTK Support for Pentax G3100 Receivers
Added support for NMEA GST sentences. Position accuracy is now displayed in the "GPS Status" page.
Improved Shapefile, KML and Geopackage support
Categorized styling for Geopackage layers
Added experimental drawing mode, which can be enabled in settings. Drawing mode allows zooming with no limit.
Added setting for showing internal GPS location when external receiver is connected.
version 2.4.5
posted on 2020-01-29
Added support for NMEA GST sentences. Position accuracy is now displayed in the "GPS Status" page.
Improved Shapefile, KML and Geopackage support
Categorized styling for Geopackage layers
Added experimental drawing mode, which can be enabled in settings. Drawing mode allows zooming with no limit.
Added support for u-blox RTK receivers. You can now connect to NTRIP casters to provide corrections to u-blox RTK receivers (M8P, F9P).
Minor bug fixes
version 2.4.0
posted on 2019-12-02
Added support for u-blox RTK receivers. You can now connect to NTRIP casters to provide corrections to u-blox RTK receivers (M8P, F9P). Also added experimental support for VRS corrections for u-blox RTK receivers.
Improved Shapefile, KML and Geopackage support
Categorized styling for Geopackage layers
Added experimental drawing mode, which can be enabled in settings. Drawing mode allows zooming with no limit.
Minor bug fixes
version 2.3.11
posted on 2019-11-14
Added support for u-blox RTK receivers. You can now connect to NTRIP casters to provide corrections to u-blox RTK receivers (M8P, F9P). Also added experimental support for VRS corrections for u-blox RTK receivers.
Improved Shapefile, KML and Geopackage support
Categorized styling for Geopackage layers
Setting for specifying minimum GNSS fix quality (RTK, DGPS or Single) for recording features and tracks
Minor bug fixes
version 2.3.8
posted on 2019-09-29
Added support for u-blox RTK receivers. You can now connect to NTRIP casters to provide corrections to u-blox RTK receivers (M8P, F9P)
Improved Shapefile, KML and Geopackage support
Categorized styling for Geopackage layers
Setting for specifying minimum GNSS fix quality (RTK, DGPS or Single) for recording features and tracks
Minor bug fixes
version 1.5.3
posted on 2016-12-23
Added setting for changing label size.,Project Attributes: You can now attach custom data to a project as key-value pairs.,Support for audio and video data as feature attributes.,Minor bug fixes