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Version 1.1.3

1.1.3 is the third bug-fix release for version 1.1 of Cartographica and contains essential fixes for all current 1.1 users. The primary focus of 1.1.3 is to fix certain bugs in the 1.1 release. We have also made a number of performance and stability fixes in this release. And, in addition, we have made some changes to the Map Layout system to try to further enhance the experience of working with that portion of the program.

Future Plans

This is the last planned release before version 1.2, the next feature release. Version 1.2 will require Snow Leopard and will be Intel only. Clearly, we will release a 1.1.4 as necessary to fix critical bugs in 1.1.3 prior to the release of 1.2. For more information on the 1.2 transition and information on the 1.2 beta program once it begins, please watch our blog.

Map Layout changes

In response to feedback from users (thanks, folks!) we've made some more modifications to the Map Layout window and how it interacts to make it more straightforward to use. In summary, the key phrase is direct manipulation.

Now, Cartographica will always allow the creation of a new element, regardless of whether a map or other element is selected. If you don't have a map selected, it will attach the new element to the map attached to the selected element. If you have no element selected, it will attach it to any map that is in the window. Only in the case of having no maps will it not create the compass, scale, or legend boxes.

Cartographica will always create a map with data in it when you drag out the map box. By default, it will use whatever maps are open and saved. If you don't have any opened and saved maps, it will be empty, as it had been in the past. If you want another map other than the one chosen for you by Cartographica, use the Control-Click (right click if you have multi-button capability on your mouse) to activate the Change Map command.

Printing changes

There is now an additional option when printing from the Map window that provides for printing of just the area that is visible in the window. This it a toggle and the preview in the print window will update to indicate what will show up on the print out.

Raster printing changes

For both Map Layouts and Map windows, we have now adjusted the resolution at which raster images are printed. Previously, printing happened at 72dpi due to operating system mechanisms. We now provide those images to the OS at 300dpi by default (user adjustable to 72, 150,300, or 600 right now). If you need to print out high-resolution images, of you you would like to have higher-resolution images in PDFs saved from the print window, now you have the ability to adjust that.

Features and Fixes in 1.1.3

We'd like to thank all of our users and testers of Cartographica!