Version History
Here you can find the changelog of AlpineQuest Off-Road Explorer since it was posted on our website on 2015-04-24.
The latest version is 2.3.8 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 2.3.8
posted on 2024-03-26
2.3.8
• Added ability to backup and restore all the application data into or from a single file;
• Added ability to display arrows, distances and ETE along the real-time location and compass heading lines (to be activated in the application settings);
• Added new slope unit (glide ratio);
• And more.
version 2.3.7c
posted on 2024-02-05
2.3.7c
• Added new track recorder automatic frequency based on current speed;
• Added new fields in the Explorer mode: mean ascent and descent speeds (using the track recorder data), North and target direction arrows (using the device magnetic sensor);
• Added new imperial distance unit using meters instead of feet;
• Added new coordinate systems (India NSF LCC, Morocco ITRF 2020, MCK-164 to MCK-170);
• Time estimation of each route legs are now displayed on the map;
• And more.
version 2.3.7b
posted on 2023-11-20
2.3.7b
• Added duration estimation of drawn paths and routes based on the selected activity;
2.3.7a
• Added ability to set custom items in the center point popup menu;
• Added new “Quick-routing” (quick auto-routing) that skip the creation dialog;
• Added new recorded tracks graphics by months (if only one year is selected) and by activities;
• When using the BRouter auto-routing service, a real-time preview of the computed route is displayed as the map is moved;
• And more.
version 2.3.7
posted on 2023-11-20
2.3.7
• Added ability to set custom items in the center point popup menu;
• Added new “Quick-routing” (quick auto-routing) that skip the creation dialog;
• Added new recorded tracks graphics by months (if only one year is selected) and by activities;
• When using the BRouter auto-routing service, a real-time preview of the computed route is displayed as the map is moved;
• And more.
version 2.3.6c
posted on 2023-09-23
2.3.6
• Added ability to set custom fields in the top Explorer mode bar;
• Added new Explorer mode fields: instant slope, terrain slope, approximate remaining battery time, done so far energy and power;
• Added ability to measure distance and elevation gain between two points of a path;
• Added mean battery consumption, overall cell network coverage, developed energy and power in recorded tracks statistics;
• Recorded track events are now displayed on the map at higher scales;
• And more
version 2.3.5
posted on 2023-06-09
2.3.5
• Added ability to specify a background color for dashed paths and tracks;
• Added ability to rename workspaces;
• Added mils based slope units;
• While recording a track, the “Done so far” statistics reset when starting a new activity;
• And more...
version 2.3.5b
posted on 2023-06-09
2.3.5b
• Various improvements and bug fixes.
2.3.5
• Added ability to specify a background color for dashed paths and tracks;
• Added ability to rename workspaces;
• Added mils based slope units;
• While recording a track, the “Done so far” statistics reset when starting a new activity;
• And more...
version 2.3.4
posted on 2023-05-02
• Added global statistics, graphics and filters when displaying recorded tracks;
• Added activities for recorded tracks, displayed in various colors and filterable in the recorded tracks folder;
• Tracks events are now displayed with a graphical progress line;
• In the auto-routing tool, long-pressing the “Delete” button now deletes the last segment entirely;
• And more...
version 2.3.3d
posted on 2023-01-18
The complete list is available in the changelog inside the application.
• Added ability to import multiple maps at once;
• Added ability to resize pictures when exporting KMZ files;
• The auto-routing tool now uses BRouter routings by default if available;
• And more...
version 2.3.1c
posted on 2022-05-04
The complete list is available in the changelog inside the application.
. Added new Explorer mode fields: compass heading value and arrow;
. New zoom slider, which can be displayed without the zoom buttons;
. When using the measure tool while the main grid is displayed, horizontal and vertical distances are also displayed;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version 2.3.0
posted on 2022-04-11
. New application logo and launcher icon;
. New menu when selecting a displayed placemark on the map;
. Placemarks are now restored after the map view is displayed in order to speed up the application startup;
. Placemarks are now displayed independently per workspaces;
. Added ability to edit the tint of maps;
. Added more long-press actions;
. Improved support of Polar maps;
. Improved support of Android 11 and 12;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version 2.2.9b
posted on 2022-03-21
The complete list is available in the changelog inside the application.
. The track recorder also record the cell network strength (compatible devices only) and the battery level, which can be displayed in the profile view;
. Added audio waypoints allowing to record an audio track associated to a waypoint and play it from the map;
. Added global distance, time, elevation gain and area for displayed track, route and area lists in the placemark explorer;
. And much more...
version 2.2.9
posted on 2021-10-30
The complete list is available in the changelog inside the application.
. Added support of GeoTIFF (.tif, .tiff) file based maps;
. Added a new “Dashmode” track recorder option, that allows to start and stop the recording along with the application;
. Improved location search dialog and add various search mode in the custom menu items list;
. And much more...
version 2.2.8c
posted on 2021-07-15
The complete list is available in the changelog inside the application.
version 2.2.8b
posted on 2021-03-04
The complete list is available in the changelog inside the application.
. Added import support of GeoJSON placemark files;
. Added import support of IGC track files;
. Added ability to convert placemarks between types and to reverse paths;
. Added ability to create a quick waypoint as long press map action;
. Added ability to display previews for all types of placemarks in the placemarks explorer;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2021-03-01
. Added support of CompeGPS Raster Image (.rmap) file based maps;
. Added ability to quickly change the visibility of displayed maps;
. Added ability to save map comparison setups as favorite sets;
. Improved draw path and auto-routing tools now able to display the elevation profile and more statistics;
. Improved image calibration tool now able to calibrate with only 1, 2 or 3 points and able to manually edit the points coordinates;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2020-10-21
. Tracks are now displayed with a preview image in the placemarks explorer (can be disabled from the “Tracks” header menu);
. Added new compare maps tool (display multiple maps, long-press any one and select “Compare”);
. Added ability to choose what information to display at the screen center (length, bearing, gain, ETA) for the distance lines;
. Added OpenRouteService auto-routing service;
. Added search by bearing tool;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2020-09-04
2.2.5d
. Added ability to create a circular area given a radius distance from the screen center (previously only possible using the search by distance tool);
. Improved opening of files from other applications;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
2.2.5
. Recorded tracks are saved as soon as the track recorder is stopped (no more “paused” state);
. Improved the track recorder controls in the Explorer mode;
. Improved text search in displayed placemarks;
. ...
version N/A
posted on 2020-05-04
2.2.5b
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
2.2.5
. Recorded tracks are saved as soon as the track recorder is stopped (no more “paused” state);
. Improved the track recorder controls in the Explorer mode;
. Improved text search in displayed placemarks;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2020-04-27
2.2.5
. Recorded tracks are saved as soon as the track recorder is stopped (no more “paused” state);
. Improved the track recorder controls in the Explorer mode;
. Improved text search in displayed placemarks;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2020-04-25
. Added more choices in the Explorer mode fields;
. Added ability to sort placemarks in reverse order;
. Added ability to add items to the clipboard;
. Added ability to display maps and layers in reverse color;
. Added ability to control maps and layers brightness and contrast separately;
. Improved layers blending mode;
. Added auto correction of GPS Week Number Rollover issue (reported date 20 years in the past);
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2020-02-24
2.2.3
. Added ability to calibrate images in order to use them as maps (just open an image with the Maps Explorer) (.jpg/.png/.bmp/.gif);
. Added import support of OziExplorer maps using images (.map+.jpg/.png/.bmp/.gif);
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2019-10-20
2.2.2
. Added ability to display a circular scale over the map (Main menu → Options → Display circular scale);
. Added ability to display and compute bearings relative to the magnetic north;
. Added support for OziExplorer maps (.map+.png/.jpg/.bmp/.gif with maximum size of 2018px x 2018px);
. Added a request to the system to allow the application to use the track recorder even if the screen is turned off;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version Varies with device
posted on 2019-07-05
. Added ability to resize the Explorer mode information panel (vertical mode only);
. Added an improved edit mode for the Explorer information fields;
. Added display of pace in addition to speed in tracks information;
. Added ability to force update an on-demand map data (Maps menu → Displayed maps → long press a map → Force update);
. Make warning sounds less repeated when following paths;
. Improved zoom controls and long-press actions settings;
2.2.1b:
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version Varies with device
posted on 2019-06-20
. Added ability to resize the Explorer mode information panel (vertical mode only);
. Added an improved edit mode for the Explorer information fields;
. Added display of pace in addition to speed in tracks information;
. Added ability to force update an on-demand map data (Maps menu → Displayed maps → long press a map → Force update data);
. Make warning sounds less repeated when following paths;
. Improved zoom controls and long-press actions settings;
. Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2018-01-23
2.0.8
• Added various maps using locally stored elevation data (DEM): Heights, Terrain, Hillshade, Slopes (+30°) and Sensitive Heights;
• Improved auto-routing and add support for Google auto-routing service;
• Record and display heading of picture waypoints when the compass is active;
• Various improvements and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2016-11-04
2.0.2c,• Various improvements and bug fixes.,2.0.2b,• Added ability to manually rotate the map with two fingers (can be enabled/disabled from settings);,• Added ability to select visible items when displaying a complete landmark file;,• Added ability to group separate waypoints from the waypoints menu;,• Added ability to clear some colors when displaying a map (see online help on maps);,• Updated Android status bar icons when recording a track;,• Various improvements and bug fixes.
version 1.2.1
posted on 2011-05-06
Several fixes and updates