Hydromagic Survey release notes - version 8.4

Build 8.4.19.808

• It is now possible to import "Sideris Grid Format" geoid files in the Hydromagic Geoid Converter;
• Added geoid model for New Zealand: NZGeoid2016;
• Added geoid models for Finland: FIN2000 and FIN2005N00;
• Added new map projection method: Lambert Conformal Conic 2SP Michigan (EPSG:1051);
• Added new map projection method: Bonne South Orientated (EPSG:9828);
• Added new map projection method: Lambert Cylindrical Equal Area (EPSG:9820);
• Added new map projection method: Equidistant Conic;
• Added more coordinate reference systems, Hydromagic now has 5200 projected reference systems built in.

Build 8.4.19.801

• Ability to import ODEC files from SyQwest echo sounders (StrataBox ODEC Format);
• Ability to import ODEC files from SyQwest echo sounders (Bathy-2010 ODEC Format);
• Added real-time echogram display for sub-bottom data;
• Added new coordinate systems from EPSG dataset version 9.7;
• Redesigned raw data offsets tool (Sounding Wizard).

Build 8.4.19.724

• Improved SyQwest ODEC file import for the SyQwest hydroBox (added echogram import);
• Geoid calculations now use bi-spline interpolation for more accurate results;
• Hungarian Datum 72 (HD72) is now configured to use a NTv2 datum shift grid to convert coordinates between ETRS89 and HD72;
• Added the new Geoid model for Australia: AUSGeoid2020. Can be installed from within the software;
• Added support for the new Australian Geocentric Datum GDA2020. A NTv2 grid file needs to be installed, available from the NTv2 information page;
• Geoid Converter: Added support (import) for AUSGeoid ASCII files;
• Geoid Converter: Added Trimble GGF geoid file support;
• The visibility of the matrix and maps folder items is now stored in the project file;

Build 8.4.19.711

• Drastically improved map drawing performance, Hydromagic is using Microsoft DirectX graphics hardware acceleration now;
• Projects can now contain multiple color schemes, for instance different schemes for depths and elevations;
• Improved LR-steering display, selectable range, auto range and improved readability;
• User defined map projection parameters will now be transferred with the Hydromagic project;
• Possibility to convert projects to another map projection by right clicking the project root in the Project Explorer;
• New advanced options: Ability to process tides without RTK fix indication;
• New advanced options: Ability to define the maximum allowed gaps in the raw data;
• Alarm when user defined cross track error is exceeded during the navigating of planned lines;
• Utilities like the License Editor, Geoid Converter and EGM2008 Extraction Tool, are now accessible from within the software (Tools menu);
• Manual Tide Plugin now supports tide levels in feet;
• Added support for 'ELLIPSE' entities when importing AutoCAD DXF files;
• From the cross section volumes tool, it is now possible to export all cross section images as a single AutoCAD DXF file;
• From the DXF export tool, you can now export matrix cells as DXF 'SOLID' entities (filled polygons);
• Simulator plugin: It is now possible to simulate different GPS fix types: Auto, Diff, RTK Fixed and RTK Floating;
• Added new plugin (TextOut.dll), allows you to transfer real time data in ASCII format over Serial Port, WiFi or Ethernet (TCP/UDP);
• Added new plugin (BlueRobotics.dll), adds support for the BlueRobotics echo sounder;
• When navigating planned lines, when approaching the start of the line, it will automatically be selected (when the function has been enabled);
• The user selectable track with when surveying makes it easier to run lines at a fixed distance;
• The GNSS NMEA0183 sentence 'GNGMP' sentence is now supported by the NMEA0183 plugins;
• We brought back the 'Garmin PVT' plugin. Using this plugin Garmin GPS devices can be used to test drive the software;
• Use the 'F6' key to add a comment at the current GPS position;
• Exported shapes in ESRI ShapeFiles now have an attribute with depth or elevation value;
• Redesigned the 'Generate Sections' tool. It is now easier to set the line directions;
• When generating cross sections, you can now define islands, lines will continue on the other side;