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Metes and Bounds Changelog

What's new in Metes and Bounds 6.1.1

Mar 11, 2024
  • [New] Added the Paces unit of measurement.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with Use Fill color being disabled on the Floating Lists options.
  • [Fix][OSX] Fixed an issue creating a new grid layer.

New in Metes and Bounds 6.1.0 (Feb 29, 2024)

  • [New][Pro] The drawing's origin lat/long can now be set when opening a geo-tagged image.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to right-click on a drawing that has an origin lat/long to get the lat/long of the clicked point.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to right-click on a layer that has a POB lat/long to get the lat/long of the clicked point.
  • [New][Pro] The Lat/Long calculator tool can now use the drawing origin lat/long as point 1 or point 2.
  • [New][Pro] The Lat/Long calculator tool can now set the lat/long for points 1 and 2 from a picture meta data.
  • [New][Pro] The background picture scale can now be set via picture meta data, camera and flight information.
  • [New][Pro] The background picture can now be rotated based on the lat/long direction from two different pictures.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to set a layer's POB Lat/Long based on the layer's location on the drawing and the drawing's origin Lat/Long.
  • [New][Pro] Added a dedicated form for setting the origins lat/long.
  • [New] Added the ability to attach a note to each call. The Call Captions window can now show/edit the call notes.
  • [New] Added the ability to find a curve radius from the chord length and central angle.
  • [New] Added the Drawing menu. Moved the drawing related items out of the Tools and Windows menus.
  • [New] The Background Picture window can now rotate the picture by a specific degrees.
  • [Imp] The lat/long parser can now handle values in the form of N 34/1, 20/1, 264184/10000.
  • [Imp] Can now create smaller grid layers.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue where it was possible to click on a line on a layer that had calls, but then all of the calls were deleted.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with internal angles, both plus and minus, that were greater than 180 degrees.
  • [Chg] Layers with labels or notes will now populate the text entry form with and markers.

New in Metes and Bounds 6.0.6 (Feb 7, 2024)

  • [Fix] Fixed several issues when rotating a background image.
  • [Fix] Fixed several issues with cropping and resizing a background image.
  • [Fix] Setting the background from a snapshot will now set the background as visible.
  • [Fix] Loading a picture for a snapshot will now size the picture properly.
  • [Imp] Improved the main tutorial page.

New in Metes and Bounds 6.0.5 (Feb 7, 2024)

  • [Fix] Fixed an issue saving as shapefile.
  • [Imp] Improved the Description Cleanup Tool's parsing routine.

New in Metes and Bounds 6.0.4 (Aug 11, 2023)

  • [Fix][Mac] Fixed an issue with the layer fill clearing when it shouldn't.
  • [Fix] Floating pictures are now sized properly when adding a new floating picture.
  • [Imp] Now, when opening a large background image, the software will prompt the user asking if they would like to cancel, resize the image or use the existing image.
  • [Imp] Floating pictures will now warn the user when adding an image size larger than 10,000x10,000 pixels.
  • [Imp] Improved the Description cleanup tool's parsing routine.

New in Metes and Bounds 6.0.3 (May 11, 2023)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to convert layers into new drawings.
  • [New] The legacy drawing labels can now be converted to floating text blocks.
  • [New] Floating text blocks can now be aligned left, center or right.
  • [New] The call labels can now be length only.
  • [New] Call labels can now be created from call lengths.
  • [New][Pro] X,Y Waypoints can now create waypoints based on call lengths.
  • [New][Pro] The Plot Area Minus Sub-Plot Area form can now create a floating text block from the calculated areas.
  • [Chg] Fixed an issue where the Select Layers window would cause all layer to be visible/invisible on the main drawing when selecting or clearing all layers.

New in Metes and Bounds 6.0.2 (Feb 24, 2023)

  • [New] The layer order window can now sort the layers alphabetically.
  • [New] The layer attributes grid form can now view just the invisible layers.
  • [New] The layer attributes grid form can now set selected layers to Visible/Invisible.
  • [New] The SPCS to MAB call form can now copy the call to the clipboard.
  • [New] The call drawing tool now works while in the data entry mode.
  • [New] The Lat/Long Calculator now has the ability to create a call from the shown bearing.
  • [New] The Lat/Long Calculator now has the ability to copy the shown bearing to the clipboard.
  • [New] The measurement tool now works with the data entry mode.
  • [Fix] Fixed several issues with the data entry mode not handling extended call data properly.
  • [Fix] Open As Layer no longer changes the north arrow style.
  • [Fix] Open As Layer no longer replaces the existing floating text with the Open As floating text.
  • [Chg] The Lat/Long Calculator now shows the distance, angle and bearing automatically.

New in Metes and Bounds 6.0.1 (Feb 24, 2023)

  • [Fix][OSX] Addressed issues with newer versions of Mac OS.

New in Metes and Bounds 6.0.0 (Dec 1, 2022)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to rotate a layer in real-time.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to merge two layers via endpoints.
  • [New] Added the hollow circle endpoint style.
  • [New] Added the ability to choose which fields to import when importing an X,Y csv file.
  • [New] The Style 1 Title Block can now be located in the upper left and in the upper right corners.
  • [New] The layer name can now be set using the Description Cleanup Tool.
  • [New] Added a checkbox to remove all information prior to the POB to the Description Cleanup Tool.
  • [New] Added tutorial number 10: Merging Layers - Exception.
  • [New][Pro] Added the New Layer From Current Section function to the Section Finder.
  • [New] Added the Section Finder popup menu as an offset option to the New Grid Layer window.
  • [New] The undo function can now undo removing a call.
  • [New] The sub-plot area results can now be copied to the clipboard.
  • [New] The New Drawing Wizard now has the option to create a new drawing layer with an optional new grid layer and optional layer fill.
  • [New] The Declination Calculator can now calculate the declination between two calls.
  • [New] The New Rotated Layer can now find the rotation from the Declination Calculator; retain the invisible, leading calls; and retain the original layers fill and caption settings.
  • [New][Pro] Can now right-click on a left/right curve call to convert it into a chord bearing curve.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the dirty flag not being set when creating or editing a floating text blocks.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the dirty flag not being set when moving a call up/down or converting a missing call.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with outline layers when the layer contained chord bearing or radial curves.
  • [Imp] Improved DXF import functionality.
  • [Imp] Creating a center line layer now works with -, +, I and Z calls.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.9.2 (Sep 21, 2022)

  • [Fix][OSX] Fixed an issue with saving to Shapefiles.
  • [Fix][OSX] Addressed issues with Mac OS 12.6.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.9.1 (Feb 15, 2022)

  • [New] Added the ability to find the arc length for a radial curve from the radial line and another radius line.
  • [New] Added the ability to toggle a line's auto-generated caption's visibility.
  • [Fix] Fixed a lockup issue when the mouse pointer was hovering over an auto-complete line.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.9.0 (Jan 25, 2022)

  • [New] Added the ability to show the call on the floating endpoint list.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to use ? as the chord bearing of a curve.
  • [New][Pro] Added the missing tab to the curve entry tab.
  • [New] Added the ability to hide a line and its captions.
  • [New] Added the ability to delete a layer by right-clicking on it.
  • [New] Added the ability to choose a call to start the area calculation. This allows leading calls to be visible, but not part of the area calculations.
  • [New] When drawing a call, holding down the control key will limit the lengths to whole numbers.
  • [New] Layers that are just a single line can now be moved via the mouse.
  • [New] Added the ability to right-click on a line on the drawing to edit that line.
  • [New] Right-Clicking on a layer now includes the options from the drawing layer tab.
  • [New] Added the ability to export layer information as a text file.
  • [New][Pro] When exporting to KML, the layer fill color can now be used for the KML line color.
  • [New] TitleBlock style #3 can now show just the current layer.
  • [New] Added the ability to convert a curve tangent bearing to a radial bearing.
  • [Fix] The object dragging order now better matches the object drawing order.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with layer fills not drawing if all endpoints of a layer were off the screen.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the screen not refreshing when switching from Printer Centric to Screen Centric the first time after loading a Printer Centric file.
  • [Fix] Reduced line captions now work with curves.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.8.3 (Jan 25, 2022)

  • [Fix] Fixed several undo issues.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.8.2 (Jun 22, 2021)

  • [New] Line labels can now show the call label only.
  • [New] The call label window can now create labels from the calls using Metes and Bounds, °'" or N33.3333E 100 formats.
  • [New] Added the ability to right-click on the drawing to center on that area.
  • [New] DXF files can now import most label types.
  • [New] Exporting the current layer to DXF can now include x,y waypoint descriptions and layer captions for the line and polyline options.
  • [New] Exporting all layers to DXF can now include x,y waypoint descriptions and layer captions.
  • [New] AcDbLines will now be processed by the DXF Lines import routine.
  • [New] The lines dxf import routine now offers the option of attempting to open as CAD.
  • [Fix] Fixed several issues with fill patterns when the width of the layer was larger than its height.
  • [Fix] Fixed several issues with dotted/dashed lines.
  • [Fix] Rotated X,Y Waypoint labels now draw in the correct spot.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the target area of x,y waypoint labels.
  • [Fix] Fixed on issue with floating text blocks being un-selectable after changing from screen centric to printer centric.
  • [Imp] Improved importing n12.3456e 100 style call lists.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.8.1 (Jun 22, 2021)

  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with opening older saved files.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.8.0 (Feb 16, 2021)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to export the call list as a series of Azimuth calls.
  • [New][Pro] When aligning layers by lat/long, the alignment can now be done via x,y offset instead of a new invisible call.
  • [New][Pro] The drawing can now save a lat/long setting for the drawing's origin.
  • [New] Added the ability to include acres in the Section Finder calls.
  • [New] Added the millimeter and centimeter unit types.
  • [New] Added the ability to replace the unit type of all layers.
  • [New] Can now right-click to hide a floating attribute list.
  • [New] The scale tape will now show a decimal point when the top number is < 10.
  • [Fix] The alignment tool is now reset when the drawing origin is switched to Auto-Center.
  • [Imp] Improved undo functionality.
  • [Chg][Pro] Title Blocks 3 and 4 will no longer show information about new grid layers.
  • [Chg] The floating lists now honor the fill colors Transparency setting.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.7.1 (Sep 22, 2020)

  • [New] A layer's offset can now be set via text entry.
  • [New] When creating a new layer, the offset can now be set to any layer's offset.
  • [New] On the Data Entry Corner tab, added a way to copy the origin T/R data to the layer T/R data.
  • [New] Added tutorial #9.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the X,Y Point Duplicate button not duplicating the last two columns.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.7.0 (Sep 22, 2020)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability for call captions to reduce from full calls to call # automatically.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to enter T/R/S data into the Corner tab on the Data Entry form.
  • [New][Pro] Layer call captions can now split the angle and length onto separate lines.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to apply a style to the New Grid Layer.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to apply an offset to the New Grid Layer.
  • [New] The line label tab can now populate the labels with the calls.
  • [New] Added the ability to create a custom paper size on printer centric drawings.
  • [Imp] Improved the deed cleanup tool.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.6.1 (Mar 26, 2020)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability for x,y waypoint radius to have a fill color.
  • [New][Pro] Added the 'arc length from chord length and radius' calculator to the radial curve tab.
  • [Imp] The estimate layer overlap calculator now performs additional validation before estimating the overlap.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.6.0 (Jan 9, 2020)

  • [New] Added trees to the waypoint icons.
  • [New] Added the ability to apply the current layer's POB X,Y to other layers.
  • [New] Added the ability to align layers by X,Y.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the Endpoint Lat/Long to POB Lat/Long form dropping the E/W marker, if used.
  • [Fix][OSX] The floating lists now fit their datasets better.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.5.4 (Nov 15, 2019)

  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with line captions drawing too many times on curves.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.5.3 (Oct 28, 2019)

  • [New][Pro] Added a way to set all of the colors for a layer on one window.
  • [New] Can now use %L as a placeholder for inserting a linefeed.
  • [New] The Layer Name caption now runs through the placeholder routine.
  • [New] Title Blocks can now hide the unit of measurement.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to set the line color for individual calls.
  • [New] Added the ability to the move a layer to the top or bottom of the drawing order.
  • [Fix][OSX] Fixed an issue with drawing dots on Catalina(10.15).

New in Metes and Bounds 5.5.1 (Aug 8, 2019)

  • [New] Added the ability to convert a shapefile to series of call lists.
  • [Fix] The Edit Picture window now does a better job of showing the horizontal scrollbar.
  • [Chg] Increased the maximum image resize from 4000 to 9600.
  • [Imp] Multiple improvements to the Description Cleanup Tool.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.5.0 (Jun 19, 2019)

  • [New] Added the Half Chain (33 ft.)
  • [Imp] Improved the Description Cleanup Tool.
  • [New][OSX] Is now a 64-Bit app.
  • [Fix][OSX] Fixed issues with transparency on Mojave(10.14).
  • [Imp][Win] Updated printing.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.4.3 (Apr 9, 2019)

  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with Floating Text Blocks not hiding their border.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.4.2 (Jan 10, 2019)

  • [New] When importing a polyline DXF, will now prompt for line vs. line segment.
  • [New] Importing line segment polyline DXF files now support bulges.
  • [New] Shapefiles will now export curves and not just the curve endpoints.
  • [Fix] Title Block 2 will now use the max column width to calculate how wide a column should be instead of using a constant column width.
  • [Chg] The Title Block Closure Line routines now honor the number of decimal point setting.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.4.1 (Oct 2, 2018)

  • [New] Added a checkbox to clear the Data Entry form after clicking the Add Line button.
  • [New] Layer Captions can now show the layer's perimeter.
  • [New] The Description Cleanup Tool will now open *.* instead of just *.txt files.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.4.0 (May 17, 2018)

  • [New] Added the search/replace feature to the Text Entry form.
  • [New] Call labels can now show both calls and call numbers.
  • [New] Title Blocks that show calls can now include call numbers.
  • [New] Floating Info boxes can now have their fonts set.
  • [New] Floating Info box configuration can now be set for all or selected layers.
  • [New] Added the ability to stagger in-line calls.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with Auto-Complete layers causing errors when setting other layer lat/long POBs from a source layer.
  • [Fix] Title Blocks, Style 3 and 4, now do a better job of not cutting off information on the right hand side.
  • [Fix] Setting call lists and endpoint lists for selected layers no longer also includes the first layer.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with endpoint lat/long values being placed on the same line as endpoint x,y values.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the layer label rotation label not refreshing properly.
  • [Fix] Fixed an error that could occur when opening the lat/long waypoint form when the layer already had a POB lat/long.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the Recent Items menu showing a menu item that wasn't a MAB file.
  • [Fix][OSX] Fixed an issue with printing bleeding past page boundaries.
  • [Fix][OSX] The Recent Items menu will now be enabled when the form loads and doesn't require a 2nd click to activate.
  • [Chg] Title blocks will now show the curve data from chord bearing and radial line curves instead of just showing the word "curve."

New in Metes and Bounds 5.3.0 (Jan 19, 2018)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to import GeoJSON data.
  • [New] The measurement tool now listens to the "default to meters" setting.
  • [New] Title Block styles 2-5 now have a checbox for showing the area as meters.
  • [New] Section Finder can now handle 3/4 calls. Ex: E3/4 of...
  • [Fix] Will now alert the user when no layers will be exported to a shapefile.
  • [Fix] Fixed a error trying to open files with empty floating text boxes.
  • [Chg][OSX] Is now a cocoa app instead of carbon.
  • [Chg] Removed the 3rd party images button. The URLs where constantly changing.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.2.1 (May 23, 2017)

  • [New] Added a checkbox to the set pob lat/long from single source to apply x,y offset and rotation or not.
  • [New] Added the ability to convert an origin lat/long to a POB lat/long.
  • [Fix][OSX] The Text Entry form will now work with copy/paste.
  • [Fix] Fixed a crash on the line label form if the show only calls with labels box was checked and then cancel was pressed on the captions tab.
  • [Fix] When creating a new section finder drawing from the new drawing wizard, the drawing wizard variables now get cleared out before opening the section finder so that if the section finder creates a new drawing, that new drawing won't accidently use the new drawing wizard variables.
  • [Fix] Return to Call now works properly when using the Data Entry Mode.
  • [Fix] Fixed a crash that could occur if a layer whose first call wasn't invisible was exported to KML and the Use First Call as POB was checked.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the View All Layer Lat/Long window showing x,y in the grid headings instead of lat/long.
  • [Fix] Adding a new advanced layer now applies default layer settings instead of applying default drawing settings.
  • [Fix] Pasting calls as a new layer now applies default layer settings instead of applying default drawing settings.
  • [Fix] KML exports no longer allow &'s in the layer names, waypoints or attributes.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with an extra line being drawn if the first visible call, after an invisible starting call, was a curve.
  • [Imp] Added a warning if the background images is larger than 10,000x10,000 pixels.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.2.0 (Jan 13, 2017)

  • [New] Added Line Break as a call separator for the Description Cleanup Tool.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to view layer attributes in a grid.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to show Attributes as a floating list.
  • [New] The Preferences now allow Rods/Poles/Perch to be shown as Rods, Poles or Perch.
  • [New] Added the ability to "roll up" DegreeDistance text entries into an azimuth call.
  • [New] The curve entry form can now calculate the radius from the arc length and central angle.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to create a new layer based on an offset from an existing line.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to close a layer by Distance-Distance Intersection.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to create a new layer by picking two endpoints and using Distance-Distance Intersection.
  • [Fix] Now tells the user that the save location is not writeable instead of showing a generic write error.
  • [Fix] Entering Text Entry Mode now turn off Data Entry Mode like the Data Entry Form does.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with Replace Unit Type not working with calls created with Z, I + or -.
  • [Chg] Moved the Layers Attribute form from the Windows menu to the Layer menu.
  • [Chg] Changed the name of the Auto-Complete Two Calls menu to Bearing-Bearing Intersection.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.1.1 (Aug 25, 2016)

  • [New] Search results can now set the returned layers as visible and hide all other layers.
  • [New][OSX] The disk image is now code signed.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with layer attributes: Owner, Tax ID, Date of Sale, Seller and Buyer, not exporting to KML and SHP properly.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the Set Other Layers POB Lat/Long form not working properly with layers that do not have any x,y offset.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue where exporting KML with the Use First Call as POB box checked would cause the main drawing to show the first call as visible, even though it is marked as invisible.
  • [Fix] The Use First Call as POB KML export setting now remembers is last setting.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue where exporting KML with the Use First Call as POB box checked would not work when exporting the current layer only.
  • [Imp] Improved rotating layers.
  • [Chg] When exporting KML with the Use First Call as POB box checked, the Use First Call offset is now applied to lat/long waypoints.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.1.0 (Jun 27, 2016)

  • [New][Pro] Added 10 layer attributes.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to export all visible layers in a single shapefile.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to search call labels, waypoint descriptions and attributes.
  • [New][Bas] Added the Number Pad Data Entry mode.
  • [New] Added the ability to set the fill options, layer captions, line options, endpoint options, floating call lists and floating endpoint lists for a selection of layers.
  • [New] Added the ability to set a default scale for background pictures.
  • [New] Added the ability to rotate floating pictures.
  • [New] Exporting KML can now include the layer attributes.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.0.1 (Feb 16, 2016)

  • [New][Pro] Importing a shapefile will now prompt for which field to use for a layer's name.
  • [New][Pro] Importing a x,y shapefile with over 2,500 layers will now prompt the user with filter options.
  • [New] Added a menu option that will hide layers based on if they are currently on the screen or not.
  • [New][Bas] Added the Estimate Layer Overlap calculator.
  • [Imp] Importing x,y shapefiles is now faster.
  • [Imp] When set to use large scales, the new grid layer will accept sizes up to 158,400 feet.

New in Metes and Bounds 5.0.0 (Jan 12, 2016)

  • [New][Pro] Can now import and export Shapefiles(.shp).
  • [New][Pro] The lat/long waypoints form can now import waypoints from KML files.
  • [New][Pro] The lat/long waypoints form can now import waypoints from a CSV file.
  • [New] Added a search field to the Text Entry Form.
  • [New] The call label form can now limit the list to just calls that have a label.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to export the current layer to SVG format.
  • [New] In the main call list, calls with a call label now have a slight blue hue.
  • [Imp] Various performance improvements.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.9.4 (Nov 11, 2015)

  • [New] Added the ability to remove the x,y offsets created by moving the background picture with the mouse.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to use a layer's line color when exporting to KML.
  • [New][Pro] KML export can now set line transparency.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to set the POB Lat/Long for multiple layers from a single lat/long, based on the x,y offsets of the layers, including layer rotation.
  • [Fix] No longer requires an angle to be entered when creating a rotated layer by flipping horz. or vertically.
  • [Fix] No longer requires the current layer to have a lat/long value with exporting all visible layers as KML.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.9.3 (Jul 25, 2015)

  • [New] Compass point entries can now use 1/2 points and 1/4 point calls.
  • [New] Added compass points to the data entry form.
  • [New] Added the Getting Started tutorial.
  • [New] The most recently added call is now visible in the call list box after it is added and the list box has a scrollbar.
  • [Fix] Rotating a layer now handles hidden calls better.
  • [Fix] The measurement line now always draws over floating pictures.
  • [Fix] The measurement tool menu is now enabled as long as the drawing contains at least 1 call or the background image has been set, even if the current layer does not contain any calls.
  • [Fix] Renaming a layer when using tabs now renames the layer across all tabs.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with deleting a layer when using tabs.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.9.2 (Jun 5, 2015)

  • Fixed a Windows printing bug when printing a printer centric drawing without first opening any other forms.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.9.1 (Jun 1, 2015)

  • Minor Update.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.9.0 (May 18, 2015)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to add a new grid layer.
  • [New][Pro] DXF files with multiple polyline entities can now import each entity to a separate layer.
  • [New] Floating Layer Info boxes can now have a solid/shaded background.
  • [New] Right-Clicking on a Floating Layer Info box now allows you to select it as the current layer, hide it, or hide all other layer info boxes.
  • [New] Floating endpoint boxes can now be highlighted with the layer's fill color.
  • [New] Floating lists can now be edited by right-clicking on them.
  • [New] Added the ability to right-click on a layer to center and zoom to that layer.
  • [New] Floating Text Blocks can now have a transparent background.
  • [New] Floating Text Blocks can now be edited by right-clicking on them.
  • [Chg] No longer relies on QuickTime for saving pictures.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.8.2 (Mar 4, 2015)

  • [Fix] Minor update.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.8.1 (Feb 10, 2015)

  • [New] KML Importing can now import all layers in a KML file at once.
  • [New][Pro] Endpoint x,y can now show decimal points.
  • [New][Pro] The floating endpoint list can now show decimal points for x,y values.
  • [New] Added the ability to scale a background image by measuring the image's scale marker.
  • [New] Added the ability to resize the background image.
  • [New] Replaced MSR Maps with 3rd Party Imaging.
  • [Fix] Fixed a redraw issue on the background picture editing form when using scrollbars.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.8.0 (Jan 13, 2015)

  • [New] The Screen Centric printing form now allows the user to adjust the drawing's offset and scale to better fit in the printing window.
  • [New] The About Box can now show the last four digits of the serial number and renewal codes.
  • [New] Floating pictures can now set their z-level to background.
  • [New] Added the ability to find a curves radius from a tangent length and delta angle.
  • [New] Added USGS National Map Viewer as a target for map images.
  • [Imp] The DMS Angle to Decimal Angle calculator can now handle angles such as "87 degrees 36 minutes 09 seconds".
  • [Imp] The Chord Bearing curve entry can now handle bearings such as "South 87 degrees 36 minutes 09 seconds East".

New in Metes and Bounds 4.7.0 (Sep 17, 2014)

  • [New] Added the ability to enter calls as azimuths and distance (Z 215:10:15 300).
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to align layers via Lat/Long.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to approximate the radius of a curve from the chord length and arc length.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to include leading invisible calls when creating a reversed call layer.
  • [New] Added the ability to get a total of interior/exterior angles for a layer.
  • [New] Added the x,y offset values to the Set Layer Offset form and to the Floating Layer Info form.
  • [New] The View All Layers X,Y form can now set all layers to the same x,y values.
  • [New] Added the ability to convert the unit type for all line calls in the current layer.
  • [New] Added the ability to replace the unit type for all line calls in the current layer.
  • [New] The Call from Two Endpoints form can now copy the call to the clipboard.
  • [New] The Azimuth to Bearing calculator will now handle minutes and seconds (215:10:15).
  • [New] Bearing calls can now be converted to Azimuth calls.
  • [New] Added triangle waypoint icons.
  • [New] Section Finder can now save/print the picture even when no section calls are present as long as a grid overlay or text checkbox is selected
  • [New] The layer order list now shows invisible layers in red.
  • [Fix] Rotating a layer now keeps precision for values less than a foot.
  • [Fix] Right-Clicking on a call to set the call label now works for all call types.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with "I" angles entered on the main window that contained fractional feet.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with floating text blocks not showing up properly on the bottom half of the screen.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with floating pictures when x,y waypoints were also in use.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with creating New layers resetting the drawing level settings back to the saved defaults for a drawing.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.6.1 (May 31, 2014)

  • [Fix] Fix an issue with saving settings.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.6.0 (Apr 30, 2014)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to calculate the area of a layer based on line width.
  • [New] Internal angles can now be converted to bearing calls.
  • [New][Pro] The background picture rotation can now be adjusted on the background picture form.
  • [New][Pro] Can now calculate a layer's declination based on two calculated points and two measured points.
  • [New] The background image can now be moved without having to tie it to a layer and move the layer.
  • [New][Win] The SPCS form can now open .txt files.
  • [Imp] The Section Finder can now handle exceptions that are entered on the right-hand side as well as on the left.
  • [Fix] Changing the unit type now marks the file as dirty.
  • [Fix][OSX] Fixed a potential ErrorCreatingToolbar bug.
  • [Chg][OSX] Fixed a potential permissions issue with saving preferences and registration information.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.5.1 (Jan 16, 2014)

  • [New][Bas] The main window can now accept section calls and route them to the Section Finder.
  • [New][Pro] The main window can now accept section calls and create a metes and bounds drawing from it.
  • [New] Added the %d placeholder that returns todays date.
  • [New] The title block form can now set the data to the new dynamic date or to a custom date.
  • [New] Added the "Return to POB" option to the Data Entry forms line direction options.
  • [New] Added the ability to hide or delete the original layer when creating a new layer by rotation.
  • [Fix] When exporting to KML, the lat/long values will be converted to US formatted decimals.
  • [Imp] The Section Finder can now accept calls in this format: "E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4".

New in Metes and Bounds 4.5.1 (Jan 16, 2014)

  • [New][Bas] The main window can now accept section calls and route them to the Section Finder.
  • [New][Pro] The main window can now accept section calls and create a metes and bounds drawing from it.
  • [New] Added the %d placeholder that returns todays date.
  • [New] The title block form can now set the data to the new dynamic date or to a custom date.
  • [New] Added the "Return to POB" option to the Data Entry forms line direction options.
  • [New] Added the ability to hide or delete the original layer when creating a new layer by rotation.
  • [Fix] When exporting to KML, the lat/long values will be converted to US formatted decimals.
  • [Imp] The Section Finder can now accept calls in this format: "E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4".

New in Metes and Bounds 4.5.0 (Oct 9, 2013)

  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to create x,y waypoints from a layers name and area settings.
  • [New] Added  and  placeholders: layer name and area.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to set a layer's POB lat/long value from another layer's endpoint lat/long with the option to rotated the layer first.
  • [New][Pro] Added the merge layers tool.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to create a new layer that reverses the direction of the selected layers calls.
  • [New][Pro] The rotation value on the KML export can now be entered by hand.
  • [New][Pro] When exporting to KML, each layer can now have its own rotation value.
  • [New][Pro] X,Y CSV files can now be imported by the SPCS import form.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to import call lists in the form of "Ln n12e; 100;".
  • [New] Added the ability to enter calls in the Compass Point Heading Format (NExN 100).
  • [Fix] Exporting as KML now remembers the users last settings better.
  • [Fix] Creating a rotated layer no longer changes the user entered angle value.
  • [Fix] After creating a new custom layer, the cancel button now changes to close.
  • [Fix] The add new layer box now closes after right-clicking to create a new "return to call" layer.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with opening a saved file with a layer that has no name.
  • [Fix] The main canvas no longer expands past the status bar if the centric popup menu is used to choose the exiting setting before choosing the opposite setting.
  • [Fix] The auto-scale/zoom feature now works even if there is a layer with no calls in it.
  • [Imp] Importing x,y points can now handle files with quotes and internal commas.
  • [Imp] When opening and saving layers, the layer name being created/saved is now shown in the statusbar. This is for drawings with a large number of layers.
  • [Chg] Added additional information to the registration forms.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.4.2 (Aug 6, 2013)

  • [Fix] Title Block style #4 no longer includes the number of calls in the calculation used for determining the height of the title block.
  • [Fix] No longer pops up extra messages when doing certian Lat/Long calculations.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.4.1 (Jul 15, 2013)

  • [Fix] The call drawing tool now works properly when a layer has been moved via the mouse.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.4.0 (Jul 11, 2013)

  • [New] The toolbar can now be customized.
  • [New][Pro] Added the call drawing tool.
  • [New] Added title block style 5.
  • [New] The default drawing origin can now be set in the preferences.
  • [New] Floating text blocks can now have their font set.
  • [New] The large plot checkbox now increases the amount that the plot can be zoomed into as well as zooming out.
  • [New] Now looks online for available updates.
  • [New] Exporting a call list can now include the unit type.
  • [New] Added Tutorial #7.
  • [Fix] Title Block styles 3 and 4 no longer take invisible layers into account when deciding how tall to draw the title block.
  • [Imp] Added more keyboard shortcuts to common menu items.
  • [Imp] Can now use Close, Auto Close or Autoclose to create a call that returns to the POB.
  • [Chg] New icon for data entry form. Old data entry form icon is now used for call drawing tool.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.3.1 (Jul 3, 2013)

  • [New] The SPCS to Layer form now sets the layers POB x,y if the SPCS values are in feet.
  • [New] QuickTime can be bypassed when saving a picture by holding down the control key.
  • [New][Pro] A call can now be set to be the POB call by right-clicking on it in the call list.
  • [New] The SPCS to metes and bounds call can now import a P,Y,X,Z CSV file.
  • [New] Can now export endpoint x,y coordinates as a P,Y,X,Z CSV file.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with the scrollbars causing layers to jump to the clicked corner instead of scrolling.
  • [Fix][OSX] Exporting a snapshot when QT is not installed now saves the image as png instead of pict.
  • [Fix][OSX] Exporting a section finder picture now saves the image as png instead of pict.
  • [Fix] The labeling on the SPCS to Layer form is now correct.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.3.0 (May 13, 2013)

  • [New] Layers can now be hidden by right-clicking on them and choosing Hide Layer from the popup menu.
  • [New] Added the ability to find the metes and bounds call between any two endpoints of a layer.
  • [New] Added the ability to pull a lat/long value from any layer's endpoint lat/long when setting a layers POB Lat/Long.
  • [New] The SPCS to MAB Call form can now accept entries in feet.
  • [New] Can now create a new layer from a series of SPCS values.
  • [Fix] Improved KML Import.
  • [Fix] The area calculation under the Calculate menu now respect the View Settings decimal points setting.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with floating endpoint lists not showing the POB lat/long.
  • [Imp] Updated the routine for calculating the distance between two lat/long points.
  • [Imp] Calculating a lat/long point from a point and a line now uses the Haversine formula instead of the Rhumb line.
  • [Imp] The endpoint to POB lat/long convertor now uses the Haversine formula instead of the Rhumb line.
  • [Imp] Converting Section Finder to MAB with Lat/Long now uses the Haversine formula instead of the Rhumb line.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.2.0 (Jan 23, 2013)

  • New][Pro] Entering "Curve" will now bring up the curve entry form.
  • [New][Pro] Entering "Line" will now bring up the line entry form.
  • [New][Pro] Entering "POB" will now create a call that returns to the POB.
  • [New][Pro] Entering "@" will now bring up the new layer form. Entering @, followed by a name will create a new layer with that name.
  • [New] Invisible calls can now be created by using a leading "/"
  • [New] Distance unit types can now be defined by entering the full distance type text when adding a call.
  • [New] Added a way to enter calls in a "word processing" style editor.
  • [New] Added the ability to print the call lists.
  • [New] Added Title Block Style 4. This title block shows plot information for each layer, but does not show any of the layers calls.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to create a new layer from an existing layer based on the Compass Rule for closing errors.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to export Compass Rule data for a layer.
  • [New] Added an interface for editing the call labels.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to import certain types of DXF files.
  • [New][Pro] Most curve entries can now be entered in meters.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to show endpoints as + signs.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to show endpoint "external angles"
  • [New] Added the ability to enter calls as internal angles.
  • [New] Added the plus sign and the box waypoint icons.
  • [New][Pro] Can now create x,y waypoints for either the internal or external angles only.
  • [New][Pro] Can now duplicate an x,y waypoint.
  • [New][Pro] Can now create x,y waypoints from endpoint station numbers.
  • [Fix] Updated the google maps link so that passing the lat/long to google maps now works again.
  • [Fix] Fixed an issue with creating a new return to call layer when the current layer wasn't the first layer.
  • [Fix] The floating call list "show call number" checkbox now shows the correct state.
  • [Fix] The letter H can now be entered in the main call entry box as long as the shift-key is being pressed.
  • [Fix] Adding a Missing Call using the Data Entry form no longer permanently disables the length field.
  • [Chg] Title Block style 3 now marks invisible calls with / instead of *.
  • [Chg] Import X,Y to Layer now automatically uses the current layer if the current layer has no calls and creates a new layer if the current layer contains calls. The user use to be prompted.
  • [Chg] Exporting to DXF now exports up to 3 decimal points in all formats.
  • [Chg] Adding x,y mid-line waypoints with calls now uses the display text instead of the call text.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.1.1 (Nov 6, 2012)

  • [New] Added the ability to see the original layer along side the suggested layer change on the layer analyzer tool.
  • [Fix] Selecting Analyze Layer from the right-click popup menu will now analyze the right-clicked layer instead of analyzing the current layer.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.1.0 (Oct 9, 2012)

  • [New] Added the ability to Analyze a Layer for options to fix closing errors.
  • [New] Rotating the background picture can now be entered in degrees.
  • [New] When creating a rotated layer, the call labels can now be set to the unrotated layer calls.
  • [New] The main call list now shows the call labels.
  • [New] Floating Call Lists can now show the call labels.
  • [New] Added a menu to the call list right-click menu to create a new return to call layer from the selected call.
  • [Fix] Layers with fill turned off will no longer have their fill turned on when opening a saved file when the new layer default fill is set to on.
  • [Imp] When choosing a new custom layer with an origin of auto-center, the user is now asked if they want to convert the origin to Center Of Drawing.
  • [Chg] Single layer DXF export type is now selectable during export instead of part of the software preferences.

New in Metes and Bounds 4.0.0 (Aug 22, 2012)

  • [New][Pro] Added the floating layer info list.
  • [New] The title block's date can now be cleared by holding down the control key.
  • [New] The preferences now shows a preview of what the default settings look like. Clicking on the preview will show a larger sample of the preview.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to draw a circle of radius R around a x,y waypoint.
  • [New][Pro] Added the ability to draw a circle of radius R around a lat/long waypoint.
  • [New][Pro] Added all of the import options to the main File menu.
  • [New][Pro] Added the export Lat/long as GPX and CSV menus to the main File menu.
  • [New][Pro] The Section Finder can now show NSEW Directions.
  • [New][Fix] New drawing defaults can now be saved.
  • [Chg] When exporting endpoint x,y values, the file name will now default to .csv if set to comma sep values.
  • [Chg][OSX] Dropped support for PPC.

New in Metes and Bounds 3.9.1 (Jul 28, 2012)

  • Can now import Section Finder data sent from the iPad version.
  • Added the ability to export the "unused" section finder data to the iOS Pro file.

New in Metes and Bounds 3.8.0 (Feb 7, 2012)

  • [New] The background picture scale is now limited to 30 miles instead of 20 miles if the Enable Large Scale preference is checked.
  • [New] Can now export and import all layer call lists instead of just the current layer.
  • [New] Floating call lists can now be double columned.
  • [New] Floating call lists can now show the call number.
  • [Fix] Layer caption fonts will now return to their saved settings if the layer caption forms cancel button is pressed.
  • [Fix] Layer line colors will now return to their saved color if the layer line forms cancel button is pressed.

New in Metes and Bounds 3.7.3 (Nov 9, 2011)

  • [Fix] If a saved font cannot be found, the font will now default to Arial.
  • [Fix] Fixed several places when entering a curve that the chord length could exceed the diameter of the circle being described.
  • [Fix] The proper layer will be reselected when renaming a layer while using tabs.
  • [Fix] Exporting to KML no longer includes "view view" as part of the file name.
  • [Chg] Removed "System" font as an option because it doesn't work properly with GDI+
  • [Chg] "System" fonts are now changed to Arial.
  • [Chg] Updated Tutorial #3 to show using x,y waypoints to avoid overlapping line calls.

New in Metes and Bounds 3.7.2 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • [New] Title Block Style 3 now offers several text hi-lighting options.
  • [New] KML export can now do filled polygons.
  • [Fix] The Background color preference now works again.
  • [Fix] Title Block Style 3 now does a better job of filling the block with calls before adding more call rows.
  • [Fix] Improved MSR Maps error handling.
  • [Fix][OSX] Fixed an occasional issue with font spacing on the floating call lists.
  • [Fix] When exporting all layers as KML, the export waypoints checkbox is no longer ignored.

New in Metes and Bounds 3.7.1 (Sep 20, 2011)

  • [New] Added sq. km. to the area options on the view settings form.
  • [New] Can now set the scale of the background image from a World File.
  • [New] Added a UTM to Lat/Long Calculator.
  • [New] Title Block Style 3 now includes the closing ratio.
  • [New] POB Lat/Long values can now be set via UTM data and World Files.
  • [Chg] If a plot fully closes the closing error ratio now returns "-/-".
  • [Chg] The closing error calculator now longer shows the "less than an inch" message.

New in Metes and Bounds 3.4.0 (Feb 23, 2011)

  • [New] The Section Finder can now save a picture of the screen when viewing all sections.
  • [New][Pro] The Section Finder can now calculate the plotted area of a section.
  • [New][Pro] The Section Finder can now calculate the plotted area of all of the visible sections.
  • [New][Pro] The Section Finder can now show the plotted area on the section drawing.
  • [New] The Section Finder can now print.
  • [New] The Section Finder's screen is now 30% larger.
  • [New][Pro] Added N/S/E/W Quarter Corners to the Data Entry Form's Corner tab.
  • [New] The Show Current Layer's Description can now export the description as a text file.
  • [Fix] The Show Current Layer's Description window can now handle descriptions that would have been longer than the screen size.
  • [Chg][Pro] When setting the background picture from the Section Finder, the background image will now set to scaled on the Pro version.
  • [Chg] Renamed the Copy Layer Description as Text menu to Show Current Layer's Description and moved it to the Calculate menu.

New in Metes and Bounds 3.3.0 (Sep 16, 2010)

  • [New] Most printing options now produce higher quality printouts.
  • [New] Added a Printer Centric view.
  • [New] The Screen Centric view now has a Print Preview screen.
  • [New] The Title Block can now use the % placeholders.
  • [New] Added several additional North Arrow styles.
  • [Fix] Improved the routine used for drawing in-line line captions.
  • [Fix] The Style 2 Title Block caption is now filled in when the title block form opens.
  • [Fix] Will now show a page setup dialog if no page-setup information is available when the Show Printer Watermark menu is checked.
  • [Fix] Floating text blocks no longer draw a double thick border when the drawing's border is checked.
  • [Fix] Saved files will once again return to the layer being used when saved.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.9.1 (Nov 20, 2009)

  • [Fix] Improved the precision of plots with curves.
  • [Fix] DMS curves that contain a leading 0 for the degree, such as "09" now work correctly.
  • [Fix] Fixed a crash that could occur if the font name for a list/label/etc. in the saved file was blank.
  • [Fix] Fixed an error opening a file sent via the iPhone that contained an Auto-Close call.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.9.0 (Jul 29, 2009)

  • [New] Added the ability to open files sent by the iPhone version of Metes and Bounds.
  • [New] The scale tape can now be set to any of the other units of measurement instead of just feet.
  • [New] Floating Text Blocks can now be configured to show the border or not.
  • [New] The Floating Call List font is now configurable.
  • [Fix] Curve labels will no longer show/hide based on the scale of the drawing.
  • [Fix] Line length labels will now show the proper length when the drawing contains curves.
  • [Chg] The splash screen will now show "Expired Basic" or "Expired Pro" instead of just "Expired" when using a newer version with an expired serial number.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.8.4 (Jun 1, 2009)

  • Fixed an error when opening a file that contianed an empty label.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when the cancel button was pressed on the floating text form.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.8.2 (Mar 3, 2009)

  • Added the ability to use a ? for a missing call.
  • Added the ability to add floating text blocks to the drawing.
  • Added a new drawing wizard.
  • Added the ability to rotate the layer name and layer area captions.
  • The measurement tool now shows the call of the measurement line and a new call can be created from this line.
  • Added the ability to import KML files.
  • When adding calls via the main forms call box, appending a "v" for varas or "m" for meters to the call length is now supported in most cases.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.8.1 (Feb 19, 2009)

  • Added the ability to use a ? for a missing call.
  • Added the ability to add floating text blocks to the drawing.
  • Added a new drawing wizard.
  • Added the ability to rotate the layer name and layer area captions.
  • The measurement tool now shows the call of the measurement line and a new call can be created from this line.
  • Added the ability to import KML files.
  • When adding calls via the main forms call box, appending a "v" for varas or "m" for meters to the call length is now supported in most cases.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.7.0 (Aug 19, 2008)

  • The floating call list can now be drawn in the same color as the layer's fill color and show the layer�s name.
  • EndPoints can now show just the internal angle and can including "sweeping arcs". Endpoint data now has its own floating list.
  • Added the ability to rotate the KML output.
  • Improved Split Plot tool. Includes functions such as: Entering in values like "split at the 500ft mark" or "project line at this bearing".
  • Added a tool for reducing a layer's closure gap by adjusting line lengths.
  • Added a Bounded Line tab to the Data Entry form. This allow you to add a line of unknown length that is bounded by a layer.
  • Added a tool for finding the lengths of 2 lines that will close a plot when given two bearings, but no lengths.
  • Added a calculator for finding the area of a layer, minus a set of sub-layers.
  • Added a popup menu for converting a - angle call to a bearing calls and vis-versa.
  • Added the ability for a layers options to be applied to all other layers.
  • Lines can now be drawn in styles other than just dashed.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.6.1 (Jun 18, 2008)

  • Fixed a crash that would occur when creating x,y points from endpoint showing the lat/long and the plot contained curves.
  • Now saves the X,Y Points visible flag in the saved file.
  • Will now properly reload text that contains characters such as the degree symbol.
  • Added a PopupArrow to the scale setting that shows a scale menu.
  • 'Picture Full' now takes into account the floating call list placement and background image scaling.
  • Fixed a crash bug when showing endpoint lat/long and the plot contains a curve.
  • Endpoint text is no longer effected by other text's fonts.
  • Floating Call List text is no longer effected by other text's fonts.
  • Can now accept lat/long in the form of DD:MM:SS.SS.
  • Now uses a new format for showing the icon/version/etc on a blank drawing.
  • The GPX file exporter is now compatible with Garmin's Mapsource software.
  • The Segment Lines feature will now copy the x,y and POB lat/long and x,y offset settings.
  • Many layer level menus are now properly enabled when multiple layers are being used and the first layer has no calls.
  • Invisible drawing labels will no longer show up in the status bar when the cursor moves over them.
  • Floating Call Lists will now be drawn with the top Z order - as intended.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.6.0 (May 8, 2008)

  • Added a toolbar to the top of the main form.
  • Added a menu that contains all of the same options as the toolbar.
  • Lines can now be set to dashed.
  • Background pictures can now be set to any custom scale. And can now be set to draw the top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right corner at the center of the screen
  • The X,Y to Layer form can now choose which unit of measurement the X,Y points are in. It can also import a list of X,Y coordinates from a text file.
  • Added the ability to right-click on a call to toggle its visibility.
  • Added the ability to see, and change, all POB X,Y values at once.
  • Added a watermark for showing what will fit on a single sheet of paper.
  • Added the ability to show the area in the center of each layer.
  • Added the ability to choose to show calls and lengths in-line on a layer by layer bases.
  • Added a status bar to the bottom of the main screen.
  • Added Tutorial #5 � Working with Sections. X,Y Coordinates can now be exported as any unit of measurement and with decimals or rounded to nearest unit.
  • The Windows menu now shows all open windows. Choosing one switches to that window.

New in Metes and Bounds 2.5.3 (Mar 25, 2008)

  • Added a button to the layer's caption form making it easier to add a label to the layer. This feature rides on the X,Y waypoint function.
  • Exporting All layers to DXF will now properly use the origin x,y settings as long as the drawings origin is not set to auto-center.