AxciScape Latest Program Changes
Version 6.03 14th August 2025
BUGS FIXED
Fixed bug where Site Boundary line wasn't being exported to CAD via script output.
Various small system fixes and warning boxes added.
Version 6.02 10th July 2025
BUGS FIXED
Fixed bug where layer linetype scales were being forced to 1 when using CAD export script.
Fixed bug on the Map Settings Layer screen where any layer linetype scale less than 1 was being changed to 1
Version 6.01 15th June 2025
BUGS FIXED
Fixed bug where frozen layers in DXF map Blocks were being shown.
Fixed bug in Preset formula Mean Diameter.
Fixed bug where exported hatches were being overridden by AutoCAD overide settings.
Fixed a bug in the triangle based symbol.
Fixed bug in list dropdown (add dropdown item).
PROGRAM DESIGN
The Axciscape EXE file was becoming too large where probably 60% of its functions/fields etc are not being used by a typical user. So it has been split into a number of .dll files where a dll will be loaded by Axciscape when required. This massively reduces memory required by the program but may result in a small delay when opening some fields for the first time.
DXF Map Module been rebuilt/simplified with a new layer system, measure function, identify entity etc.
DXF MAP import conversion process has been rebuilt and improved to reduce fragmentation and 'rogue' items appearing!
Map Settings window has been redesigned for simplicity with the removal of one of its windows.
The colours section now has its own window.
Map Settings entity display on/off now has its own control list.
The colour method has been redesigned and are now based on RGB/Truecolor values. ACI values are automatically set so when defining colours there is no need for the ACI to be defined.
Transparent colours have been implemented for DXF Import (hatch only) and CAD Export (layers only - except hatches which can be individually set). These are also shown on the axciscape map screen.
A problem existed where the text displayed on Axciscape didnt match the size when exported to AutoCAD; this is due to the way Windows puts space around text and AutoCAD does not. So the text (tag etc) size now displayed on Axciscape is scaled slightly larger to match AutoCAD.
NEW FEATURES
Added a Site Boundary menu where a closed polyline can be plotted onto the map.
Added Canopy Cover calculation which uses the site boundary in conjunction with tree canopies, or designated sketch items.
Sketch items can have their own individual colours and be hatched.
Tree canopys can be individually rotated using a new field.
Text (Tags etc) can be individually set to a colour, have a background mask, text box using a new field. But can only be exported using LISP or DXF.
Added Database Open File Log to I/O shortcut.
Trees can be plotted automatically as a grid.
DXF Map import now explodes to 3 nested block levels.
DXF Map import polyline widths now supported.
DXF Map import hatches, solids, donuts transparency now supported.
DXF Map import linetypes supported.
DXF MAP import layers sorted alphabetically.
DXF MAP Export as dxf have updated colours/linetypes.
Added information boxes regarding using OneDrive for Axciscapes work folder and functions to automatically relocate/manage the folder.
Map text can have a background mask, text box but can only be exported using LISP or DXF.
Map Settings has Display Order function for all map items.
CAD Export LISP function for full AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2024 onwards.
CAD Export Hatch types expanded and transparency option added.
CAD Export Script file size reduced for speed improvement.
CAD Export has an option to adjust linetypes if the map is m or mm.
The number field now allows fractions.
Changed the Find/Replace function to ignore case.
$variables are now allowed in formulas.
Improved the DXF linetype display on Axciscape with better scale and different linetypes.
Improved FSB arrow appearance.
Changed Map settings Rule from 'startswith a single character' to 'starts with text' so any text can be used in the comparism.
When using $variables in Map Settings, simple maths functions can now be used (+ - * /).
Added option on some field types to Import an external fields data directly into a Field to save time sharing fields between templates.
Added Symbol Rule for draw item.
BUGS FIXED
Fixed bug where Site Boundary line wasn't being exported to CAD via script output.
Various small system fixes and warning boxes added.
Version 6.02 10th July 2025
BUGS FIXED
Fixed bug where layer linetype scales were being forced to 1 when using CAD export script.
Fixed bug on the Map Settings Layer screen where any layer linetype scale less than 1 was being changed to 1
Version 6.01 15th June 2025
BUGS FIXED
Fixed bug where frozen layers in DXF map Blocks were being shown.
Fixed bug in Preset formula Mean Diameter.
Fixed bug where exported hatches were being overridden by AutoCAD overide settings.
Fixed a bug in the triangle based symbol.
Fixed bug in list dropdown (add dropdown item).
PROGRAM DESIGN
The Axciscape EXE file was becoming too large where probably 60% of its functions/fields etc are not being used by a typical user. So it has been split into a number of .dll files where a dll will be loaded by Axciscape when required. This massively reduces memory required by the program but may result in a small delay when opening some fields for the first time.
DXF Map Module been rebuilt/simplified with a new layer system, measure function, identify entity etc.
DXF MAP import conversion process has been rebuilt and improved to reduce fragmentation and 'rogue' items appearing!
Map Settings window has been redesigned for simplicity with the removal of one of its windows.
The colours section now has its own window.
Map Settings entity display on/off now has its own control list.
The colour method has been redesigned and are now based on RGB/Truecolor values. ACI values are automatically set so when defining colours there is no need for the ACI to be defined.
Transparent colours have been implemented for DXF Import (hatch only) and CAD Export (layers only - except hatches which can be individually set). These are also shown on the axciscape map screen.
A problem existed where the text displayed on Axciscape didnt match the size when exported to AutoCAD; this is due to the way Windows puts space around text and AutoCAD does not. So the text (tag etc) size now displayed on Axciscape is scaled slightly larger to match AutoCAD.
NEW FEATURES
Added a Site Boundary menu where a closed polyline can be plotted onto the map.
Added Canopy Cover calculation which uses the site boundary in conjunction with tree canopies, or designated sketch items.
Sketch items can have their own individual colours and be hatched.
Tree canopys can be individually rotated using a new field.
Text (Tags etc) can be individually set to a colour, have a background mask, text box using a new field. But can only be exported using LISP or DXF.
Added Database Open File Log to I/O shortcut.
Trees can be plotted automatically as a grid.
DXF Map import now explodes to 3 nested block levels.
DXF Map import polyline widths now supported.
DXF Map import hatches, solids, donuts transparency now supported.
DXF Map import linetypes supported.
DXF MAP import layers sorted alphabetically.
DXF MAP Export as dxf have updated colours/linetypes.
Added information boxes regarding using OneDrive for Axciscapes work folder and functions to automatically relocate/manage the folder.
Map text can have a background mask, text box but can only be exported using LISP or DXF.
Map Settings has Display Order function for all map items.
CAD Export LISP function for full AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2024 onwards.
CAD Export Hatch types expanded and transparency option added.
CAD Export Script file size reduced for speed improvement.
CAD Export has an option to adjust linetypes if the map is m or mm.
The number field now allows fractions.
Changed the Find/Replace function to ignore case.
$variables are now allowed in formulas.
Improved the DXF linetype display on Axciscape with better scale and different linetypes.
Improved FSB arrow appearance.
Changed Map settings Rule from 'startswith a single character' to 'starts with text' so any text can be used in the comparism.
When using $variables in Map Settings, simple maths functions can now be used (+ - * /).
Added option on some field types to Import an external fields data directly into a Field to save time sharing fields between templates.
Added Symbol Rule for draw item.
