AxciScape Latest Program Changes
Version 4.01 - 5th July 2020
This version is a follow up to v4.00 and contains a few urgent bug fixes (see below).
Bug Fixes:
Scale image using a user entered distance was scaling up by an additional factor of 1000 when using a map in mm.
Adding a Sketch rectangle when using a map in mm was not scaling by a 1000 correctly.
Changes:
Export Text Summary now has an option to show zero results in the tables.
Map Text Centralize option for Multiple Objects.
Version 4.00 - 14th Jun 2020
This version contains a large amount of code update to improve performance in many areas. Additionally, major additions have been made and changes to existing functions.
Subsequently, there may be teething issues so I would appreciate any feedback.
Added Grid line option.
Added sketch line function to allow lines/circles to be drawn.
Improved speed of importing/exporting text.
Improved speed of DXF file creation.
Improved speed of sort column.
Added Import Template option on splash screen,
Bold map lines option.
Added 3D cylinder map draw function (can not be exported to AutoCAD LT unless as a DXF).
Layer names now permit further characters.
Merge Fields option added on List Screen.
A sidebar holding the different menus is viewable on the map screen.
Annotation options allow for user text size definition and ability to hide leader/box.
Improved map screen move objects etc interface.
Changes to script & DXF export to set 2d polyline elevation to Z value of object (tree).
Version 3.05 - 18th Aug 2019
Added preset formulas.
Added 3D option for DXF CAD output.
CAD script export now uses Meshes for 3D output.
Added Tree Shape Field.
Added Osnap option for CAD script export to switch AutoCAD Osnap settings back on.
Fixed Single Line Text Bug.
List Column Total readout.
Rules now contain comments.
Import LIDAR files for simple conversion into an image.
Updated Preset Comments to handle more characters.
Added Map measure angle function.
Added black map screen background option.
Fixed bug in Export Fields.
Added GPS Chinese & Galileo satellite input (not tested).
Added DXF map text search & zoom function.
Keyboard keys now light up when pressed.
Many additional bugs/changes made.
Version 3.04 - 19th Dec 2018
Sorry for all these recent updates. They are due to the discovery of bugs and also requests for additional features by users.
Added optional simple keyboard for use with text boxes. This is aimed at tablet users who may not wish to use the windows on-screen keyboard.
The circle map function can now handle multiple numbers (such as used with a diameter field). It will draw the circles either as concentric or as a tight randomly arranged cluster.
Export to CAD script now has its Lineweight set to ByLayer.
And Lineweight has been implemented for DXF CAD export.
Version 3.03 - 9th Dec 2018
Added image crop function to enable simple removal of unwanted parts.
Fixed bug on load database images when using cloud/changed folders.
Fixed bug on Import Text Field Match where spaces were causing issues.
Added option on DXF export for a 0,0,0 Basepoint and created help file.
Added 'Open File Log' to start screen.
Fixed bug on export dxf where group lines were not being set to layer/colour.
Added option on Export Text for different multiple number separators - to avoid Excel issue when importing long numbers and loss of digits.
Added option on Export CAD Script, to create CUI macro text.
Updated Export Script Macro help file.
Version 3.02 - 12th Nov 2018
Fixed bug on load/paste image when using without CAD map.
Corrected value limit error message text.
Added new colour picker module.
Fixed 2 potential bugs relating to dxf import.
Version 3.01 - 19th Oct 2018
Updates.
GPS read function now supports Glonass and GPS/Glonass Satellite modes.
Version 3.00 - 29th Sept 2018
Additions.
Function to plot a series of evenly spaced objects along a plotted line.
One off warning message after 50 changes to suggest you save your work file (unless a save has been performed).
Warning message at startup if the program is in demo mode.
Improved Spline conversion on DXF import.
Copy/paste vertices on edit XYZ field.
Added ByLayer option for Symbol colours to match layer colour.
Option to include text in a number field so for example 3a, 4b is permitted.
Added snap lock for previously plotted vertices.
Added simple map annotation function.
Multiple Images now supported.
Comment check box field has 3 sizes available and import/export functions.
Added Hatch centre pick centre on DXF import (for tree centres represented only with a hatch)!
A number of minor tweaks have also been made.
Reference field data can now be copied to clipboard.
Map Menu Icons slightly increased in size with updated images for clarity.
Improved DXF input map units (m/mm) calculation.
Bug Fixes.
Name list 3rd quick pick slot now visible.
Disappearing user pick circles fixed.
Fixed import DXF text function where carriage returns were causing issues.
Fixed issue on map screen when scrolling, where hitting a pick point would interfere.
Fixed serious potential bug which could crash the system.
Fixed bug in DXF Donut export.
List screen scroll bars replaced with custom design to solve issue where map scroll was moving list screen on some tablets.
CAD export script now unfreezes layers before writing to avoid script failure.
Fixed issue where rotated images were disappearing from view.
Fixed bug where the sliders (when using 3 screens) were becoming disordered.
Fixed issue of disappearing group lines when vertices were off screen.
Fixed issue of children missing when parent name changed on the checkbox list field.
This version is a follow up to v4.00 and contains a few urgent bug fixes (see below).
Bug Fixes:
Scale image using a user entered distance was scaling up by an additional factor of 1000 when using a map in mm.
Adding a Sketch rectangle when using a map in mm was not scaling by a 1000 correctly.
Changes:
Export Text Summary now has an option to show zero results in the tables.
Map Text Centralize option for Multiple Objects.
Version 4.00 - 14th Jun 2020
This version contains a large amount of code update to improve performance in many areas. Additionally, major additions have been made and changes to existing functions.
Subsequently, there may be teething issues so I would appreciate any feedback.
Added Grid line option.
Added sketch line function to allow lines/circles to be drawn.
Improved speed of importing/exporting text.
Improved speed of DXF file creation.
Improved speed of sort column.
Added Import Template option on splash screen,
Bold map lines option.
Added 3D cylinder map draw function (can not be exported to AutoCAD LT unless as a DXF).
Layer names now permit further characters.
Merge Fields option added on List Screen.
A sidebar holding the different menus is viewable on the map screen.
Annotation options allow for user text size definition and ability to hide leader/box.
Improved map screen move objects etc interface.
Changes to script & DXF export to set 2d polyline elevation to Z value of object (tree).
Version 3.05 - 18th Aug 2019
Added preset formulas.
Added 3D option for DXF CAD output.
CAD script export now uses Meshes for 3D output.
Added Tree Shape Field.
Added Osnap option for CAD script export to switch AutoCAD Osnap settings back on.
Fixed Single Line Text Bug.
List Column Total readout.
Rules now contain comments.
Import LIDAR files for simple conversion into an image.
Updated Preset Comments to handle more characters.
Added Map measure angle function.
Added black map screen background option.
Fixed bug in Export Fields.
Added GPS Chinese & Galileo satellite input (not tested).
Added DXF map text search & zoom function.
Keyboard keys now light up when pressed.
Many additional bugs/changes made.
Version 3.04 - 19th Dec 2018
Sorry for all these recent updates. They are due to the discovery of bugs and also requests for additional features by users.
Added optional simple keyboard for use with text boxes. This is aimed at tablet users who may not wish to use the windows on-screen keyboard.
The circle map function can now handle multiple numbers (such as used with a diameter field). It will draw the circles either as concentric or as a tight randomly arranged cluster.
Export to CAD script now has its Lineweight set to ByLayer.
And Lineweight has been implemented for DXF CAD export.
Version 3.03 - 9th Dec 2018
Added image crop function to enable simple removal of unwanted parts.
Fixed bug on load database images when using cloud/changed folders.
Fixed bug on Import Text Field Match where spaces were causing issues.
Added option on DXF export for a 0,0,0 Basepoint and created help file.
Added 'Open File Log' to start screen.
Fixed bug on export dxf where group lines were not being set to layer/colour.
Added option on Export Text for different multiple number separators - to avoid Excel issue when importing long numbers and loss of digits.
Added option on Export CAD Script, to create CUI macro text.
Updated Export Script Macro help file.
Version 3.02 - 12th Nov 2018
Fixed bug on load/paste image when using without CAD map.
Corrected value limit error message text.
Added new colour picker module.
Fixed 2 potential bugs relating to dxf import.
Version 3.01 - 19th Oct 2018
Updates.
GPS read function now supports Glonass and GPS/Glonass Satellite modes.
Version 3.00 - 29th Sept 2018
Additions.
Function to plot a series of evenly spaced objects along a plotted line.
One off warning message after 50 changes to suggest you save your work file (unless a save has been performed).
Warning message at startup if the program is in demo mode.
Improved Spline conversion on DXF import.
Copy/paste vertices on edit XYZ field.
Added ByLayer option for Symbol colours to match layer colour.
Option to include text in a number field so for example 3a, 4b is permitted.
Added snap lock for previously plotted vertices.
Added simple map annotation function.
Multiple Images now supported.
Comment check box field has 3 sizes available and import/export functions.
Added Hatch centre pick centre on DXF import (for tree centres represented only with a hatch)!
A number of minor tweaks have also been made.
Reference field data can now be copied to clipboard.
Map Menu Icons slightly increased in size with updated images for clarity.
Improved DXF input map units (m/mm) calculation.
Bug Fixes.
Name list 3rd quick pick slot now visible.
Disappearing user pick circles fixed.
Fixed import DXF text function where carriage returns were causing issues.
Fixed issue on map screen when scrolling, where hitting a pick point would interfere.
Fixed serious potential bug which could crash the system.
Fixed bug in DXF Donut export.
List screen scroll bars replaced with custom design to solve issue where map scroll was moving list screen on some tablets.
CAD export script now unfreezes layers before writing to avoid script failure.
Fixed issue where rotated images were disappearing from view.
Fixed bug where the sliders (when using 3 screens) were becoming disordered.
Fixed issue of disappearing group lines when vertices were off screen.
Fixed issue of children missing when parent name changed on the checkbox list field.