Contents - Index

4.2.2 11th November, 2004 (Maintenance release)
  • Fixed bug when using "owner ID" in filter.
  • Fixed "Message: Cannot open file C:\Program Files\GSAK\temp\babel.GPX." when downloading from GPSr.
  • Fixed watch flag update bug
  • Fixed File name being changed on the load dialog when you selected a database from the drop down list
  • Fixed problem of dropping a GPX file onto GSAK causing problems if you last time select "load a folder".
  • Fixed "Can't make visible window modal" error when sometimes using global replace.
  • Fixed crash when sometimes opening an empty database
  • Fixed default value for small (container type) being checked when restoring a saved filter
  • Sorting by bearing now also sub sorts on distance
  • Change GPX export so large databases can be exported on systems with low memory.

    4.2.1 27th October, 2004 (Maintenance release)
  • Fixed "Dataset must be in edit ..." crash on load of some GPX files 
  • Fixed "Invalid variant type conversion" crash after restore of settings from a pre 4.2 backup.
  • Fixed crash when trying to associate GPX files with GSAK on a computer that does not have sufficient privileges.
  • Fixed refresh of drop down database after database restore.
  • Fixed the macro LOAD command incorrectly using the last file loaded rather than the file specified with the file= command.
  • Fixed obscure instance of the "Cannot focus a disabled or invisible window" 
  • Fixed incorrect display of grid after update of user data with a filter of "User Data" = "Not Empty"
  • Fixed obscure Message: '00:00:00' is not a valid time" crash with language set to Norwegian (Bokmal) - perhaps others?
  • Fixed problems with filters not returning the correct waypoints after a global replace.
  • Fixed crash on edit of waypoint, after global replace of the "Placed date" to a blank date. 
  • Fixed crash when you switch to an empty database (only happens when smart names needed recalculation) 
  • Added link to the current GSAK thread at geocaching.com in the Help=>About box
  • Fixed refresh of filter drop down boxes after a settings restore.
  • Minor help file changes.

    4.2.0 21st, October, 2004 
  • Filter Changes:
  •    All date filters now support during and not during. This allows for relative rather than absolute date filters. 
  •    Points option added to arc filter. Use instead of the line filter if you have a list of points (like exit points on a highway).
  •    Ability to set the waypoint code using %tags for HTML generations (For example, you can now use smart names)
  •    You can now filter on the "Needs archiving" log.
  •    Load file into arc filter now supports OziExplorer WPT file
  •    Log filter - log by person now accepts multiple names/IDs separated by ;
  •    Added "Is Empty" and "Is Not Empty" options to the placed by filter.
  •    Added equal and not equal options to the "user data" filter.
  •    Added filter by travel bug name.
  • GPX Loading:
  •   File name and folder name now sticky per database (Not globally)
  •   Added option on Load GPX to delete loaded files when finished.
  •   Added "clear user flags" option to GPX load 
  • Automation:
  •    Added Automation commands DATABASE, USERFLAG, and DEBUG.
  •    Enhanced the "Pause" automation command.
  •    You can now run (File=>Run Macro) an automation script from within GSAK.
  • General Changes:
  •    Free versions of GSAK no longer expire every 30 days, instead you get a nag screen after 21 days.
  •    You can now select "code" or column 1 for status colours (default is now column 1).
  •    Name search now removes the last character (with message) if that character would cause a sub set of zero records.
  •    Added F6 key to set all user flags, F7 key to clear all user flags.
  •    Added "Log a cache" to default URLs (new install only)
  •    You can now send a blank description to your GPS
  •    Changed MRU (Most recently used) files format to better display files with long path names. 
  •    Smart names can now be added as a column to display and sort on.
  •    Added ability to run a custom program (similar to URLs).
  •    Added new tags %GPX, %loc, %ter1a, %dif1a, %ShortName
  •    Added database drop down box to main screen
  •    Last 4 logs box now indicates "Needs archiving" as a yellow box with a black outline
  •    Added support for the "small" container.
  •    Added support for the "Earth" cache type.
  •    Added option to limit the number of logs when you export a GPX file.
  •    When you are manually adding waypoints the N/S E/W combo boxes are now sticky
  •    Added Master Index to individual HTML pages for File=>Export=>HTML
  •    Added option to set waypoint code using %tags for HTML generation (For example, you can now have smart names)
  •    Added global replace option to update more than one waypoint  (Database=>Global Replace).
  •    Option to clear all waypoints in GPS before sending to GPS (Magellan brand only).
  •    Download from GPS now defaults to "other" cache type rather than "unknown/puzzle".
  •    Added USB support (still beta) for all users, not just those registered.
  •    Added version option to Street Atlas export
  •    Added option to suppress messages for Ozi Explorer export
  •    Added post codes for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
  •    You can now immediately send your current waypoint to your GPSr via the right click menu.
  •    Update of watch flag on edit screen behaves the same as the update in the grid screen. 
  •    Split screen format for Full logs and Log summary now includes any "User notes" 
  •    Added cancel button to automatic backup
  • Fixes: 
  •    Fixed log sequence for the same day showing out of order
  •    Fixed cancel button not working when prompted for a state name when loading loc files
  •    Fixed problem with OziExplorer not starting on double click option if not in default install folder
  •    Fixed restore problem of gsak.ini on some systems where the ini file is cached. 
  •    Fixed distance bug where you some times get an input error when using fractions.
  •    Fixed split screen display setting to "sticky" (bug crept in around 4.1)
  •    Fixed incorrect sorting of columns Archived Flag, Corrected Coordinates, and Waypoint Lock when you clicked on the column heading. (requires Database=>Repair to activate)
  •    Fixed TomTom export crash when waypoint description contains the symbol '<'

    This build also includes the final release of GPSBabel version 1.2.4 - The main items of note for GSAK users:
  • USB support of Garmin VistaC, SummitC, 60C, 60CS, 76C, 76CS, and 96C.
  • Point option to arc filter added to let you find points near the points given instead of near the line between the points given.
  • Improvements to Garmin protocol debugging
  • Arc filter no longer intermittently loses points.
  • Garmin Mapsource fixes for routes & memory corruption.
  • Garmin StreetPilot firmware 2.70 support.
  • Garmin Vista 3.60 support.
  • Garmin Forerunner 201 track reading support.
  • Street Atlas USA 2005 tracks/routes now supported.
  • More tolerant of bad Windows timing from Serial/USB converters.

    4.1.3 10th September, 2004 (bug fix + USB)
  • Fixed problem of not being able to update user flag (only happens if user flag is column 2 and column 1 is locked)
  • Fixed "Unable to communicate with OziExplorer" message if your default double click action was load Ozi Explorer and OziExplorer not loaded
  • Fixed Install program - GSAK now installs to the correct "program" folder as per your International setting. 
  • Fixed message "filter has zero records" when swapping certain saved filters.
  • Fixed "Full path required" crash when doing a manual backup.
  • Name search no longer clears text when search returns zero records
  • Optimized name and code searches for speed.
  • Added Garmin USB support (beta status, and currently only available to registered users)  

    4.1.2 5th September, 2004 (bug fix)
  • Fix "watch field not found" error  ( when you double click on GPX file to start GSAK  with a database that needs updating to 4.1).
  • Fix automation script terminating when filter has zero records.
  • Fix automation prompt for backup on exit.
  • Fix "Lock" field not showing/updating correctly in the add/edit dialog.
  • Fix incorrect counts after a database restore.
  • Fix Grid changes (headings and column order) not being saved after an automatic backup is done.

    4.1.1 3rd September, 2004 (bug fix)
  • Fixed bug in log search using "and log is by a certain person" not returning correct records in some searches. (build 10)
  • Removed Geocaching.com logo (build 11)

    4.1.0 3rd September, 2004
  • Backup and Restore:
  •   Added Automatic GSAK backup after every nn uses. (can be set off if not required)
  •   Backup Individual Database or all of them
  •   Backup all GSAK settings
  •   Restore GSAK databases and settings (this also allows swapping of data/settings between computers and users)
  • Overhaul of filter dialog including:
  •   Selections now split into tabs
  •   Added search on "lock" status
  •   Added search on "Corrected coordinates" status
  •   Added search on "Has user notes"
  •   Added search on "Archived" (strictly archived - not temporarily unavailable)
  •   Added search on "Temporarily Unavailable" status
  •   Added search on "Last updated Date"
  •   Added search on "Created Date"
  •   Added search on "Last Logged Date"
  •   Added search on "Watch status"
  •   Added new "log" tab for extensive searching of logs
  •   Moved arc/poly filter to its own tab on filter dialog
  •   You can now "reverse" a whole filter
  •   Changed date terminology to "on or before" and "on or after"
  •   Current centre point now shown in filter dialog (and updated when you select a filter that contains a centre point)
  •   Selecting a saved filter now displays that filter before executing
  •   "Clear all" and "Set all" buttons for all groups
  •   Distance filters can now be in fractions
  •   You can now specify if the current centre point should be saved with the filter or not
  • New columns added:
  •   DNF (Did Not Find) - you can now manually flag your DNF (and/or have it automatically updated from the logs)
  •   DNF Date - similar to above
  •   Created Date - the date the waypoint was created in the database
  •   Watch Status - keep track of caches you are watching. If you are online will automatically connect to geocaching.com to add or remove
  •   All new columns can be sorted and filtered
  • User notes:
  •   Added print button to notes dialog
  •   Added clipboard copy button to notes dialog
  •   You can now select multiple pictures to add
  • Printing:
  •   Added text only option to remove all graphic icons when printing.
  •   Added custom column for grid printing
  •   Added option to print GSAK user notes
  •   Added option to print Logs
  •   Added option to limit the number of logs printed
  •   Current display view is restored after printing
  • Automation:
  •   Added the "pause" command
  •   Added export for MapSource
  •   Added export for Street Atlas
  •   Added export for MapSend
  • General changes:
  •   You can now sort on ANY column by clicking the column heading
  •   Name and Code search are now "in addition" to your current filter rather that "replacing" it.
  •   Filter status more intuitive for name and code searches.
  •   Added highlighting of current row.
  •   Added clone/copy waypoint button to the add waypoint dialog
  •   Smart names now calculated globally at the database level rather that the subset level. Full Explanation.
  •   Better filter status description when double click on coloured counts at bottom right.
  •   Found column/logic changed. Full Explanation.
  •   Save As... Database now has the option to overwrite an existing database
  •   Added %dnf special tag
  •   Added %notGC special tag
  •   Added "only update user flag" to GPX load.
  •   Added 2 new cache types, Benchmark and Other.
  •   All travel bugs in HTML now have direct links to geocaching.com
  •   Added "add waypoint to locations" in right click menu and waypoint menu
  •   You can now specify the folder where all GSAK databases are stored.
  •   Sharper looking  cache type icons in grid view.
  •   All folder find dialogs now open at the last used folder rather than my computer.
  •   You can now lock the first column so it does not scroll of the screen when scrolling to the right. 
  •   You can now set the starting day for all calendar controls.
  •   Added "most recent folder" to HTML generation.
  •   You can now specify the syntax for local URLs in Microsoft Streets and Trips.
  •   When you save a filter, you now have the option to save the centre point with it.
  • Fixes:
  •   Fixed empty clause in user data filter not showing in yellow
  •   Fixed bug where %gcid shows 1 after export/import of GPX file via GSAK when using smart names.
  •   Fixed bug of total counts not being updated when waypoint removed from filter.
  •   Fix arc filter problem with lowercase w (west) and n (north) being used.
  •   Removed space after %typ special tag
  •   Fixed a problem with invalid 6.3 MapSource generated files

    Note: This version ships with GPSBabel version 1.2.4_beta07242004 which amongst other additions, has fixes for communication problems with USB to serial adaptors. 


    4.0.2 : 2nd August, 2004 (bug fix)
  • Fixed bug of total counts not being updated when waypoint removed from filter.
  • Fix arc filter problem when lowercase w (west) and n (north) used. 
  • Fixed bug in GPX export where event caches being exported as unknown
  • Fixed bug in exports that supported the "Use same icons as GPS send"

    4.0.1 : 24th July, 2004 (bug fix)
  • Fixed problem of %dif%ter combination of special tags (without any delimiter) returning incorrect values
  • Fixed crash when toggle of archive status in filter leaves 0 records in filter.
  • Fixed tips still showing when using automation
  • Trapped another "unhandled archive" error.

    4.0.0 : 20th July, 2004
  • GSAK finally has print feature added!
  • Grid Layouts (Visible columns, column order, column width) can now be saved and restored, Tools=>Options=>Display
  • Added support for caches that you log more than one find (found count updated accordingly).
  • Added button to notes to allow pictures to be included
  • Added user customization for the priority of status colours (Found, Not found, Placed, Archived)
  • Added country to fields you can edit 
  • Added bearing information to distance index in HTML generation
  • Added %bug, %last4 and %correct to available "special tags"
  • Added CacheMate to supported automation exports
  • Added Archived/Unavailable column you can now display. Double clicking toggles the status.
  • Added "corrected Coordinates indicator" column you can now display. Double clicking column brings up corrected coordinates dialog.
  • Added scroll bars to custom URL's control
  • Added support for Street and Trips in automation exports
  • Added "data lock" column to available fields to display in the grid. Toggle status via double click.
  • Added Belgium post codes to available centre point selections.
  • You can now specify the output folder for HTML automation.  
  • Installation program now "remembers" where GSAK is installed. (You will not notice this feature until your NEXT install)
  • You can now toggle the travel bug status by double clicking in the travel bug column.
  • First time install now has centre point set to "Greenwich meridian" instead of nothing.
  • Stopped userflag and found column recognizing mouse double click
  • Changed layout of GPX open dialog to better display file names and most recent files, that have long path names
  • Double click in the "User Data" column now opens the edit dialog.
  • After using any set or clear user flag option, the cursor now stays on the current waypoint.
  • GSAK notes (they show as the first log in HTML) now have same icon as per grid view 
  • Registration details moved back to main screen (Tools=>Options to override this)
  • Shipped default icons for Garmin are now Found = Geocache found, and Not Found = Geocache
  • Support for MapSend WPT files for load into arc filter.
  • GSAK now preserves icons sets for both Garmin and Magellan so you can use both without loosing icon settings.
  • When you delete a note, you now get a warning message before doing so.
  • Increased precision of lat/lon from a minimum of 5 decimal places to 7 decimal places
  • When adding/removing columns to display in grid, existing column size and position is now preserved. 
  • Put in error handling for the windows XP "unhandled archive" problem. 
  • Cachemate conversion now shows CmConvert Summary (and copies this information to the clipboard)
  • Fixed Cachemate export crash if your waypoint code contained a "&".
  • Fixed bug in calculation of totals (and screen display)  when you change status of user flag such that it removes that waypoint from your current filter. For Example, having a filter on user flag = set, then removing the user flag for a waypoint.
  • Fixed bug where disk space not being restored in repair/defrag (for deleted waypoints)
  • Fixed "Found by me" date not being exported/imported in GPX file
  • Fixed %typ1 for Mystery caches showing as U when should be Y
  • Fixed focus quirk in OziExplorer when showing a waypoint not on current map.
  • Fixed tab order of add/edit dialog
  • Fixed bug where Column changes were lost after doing a delete.
  • Fixed bug where offline view only showing maximum of 1 travel bug.
  • Fixed bug where centre point not being saved at the database level after using a filter that contains a centre point.
  • Fixed bug where GSAK would crash if a zip file contains only a LOC file and not a GPX file (via drag and drop)
  • Fixed obscure polygon filter bug that would cause some waypoints outside the polygon to be selected
  • Fixed bug "invalid variant type conversion" error would occur when you removed the last waypoint in a filter.


    3.05 : 29th June, 2004
  • Added GPSBabel Custom export Dialog
  • Added "Fix Windows ME freeze" option to get around Windows ME system lock ups
  • Added "Country" to the list of fields that you can display, sort, and filter.
  • Added new "in list" operand in filter for State and Country (use ; to separate values)
  • Custom URLs can now be assigned to the "double click" action in grid view
  • Moved Registration information from main screen to Help=>About screen
  • Added check to make sure new database name is a valid windows folder name
  • Sorting by Waypoint Code now sorts GCXXXX codes by cache number rather than the current strict alpha sequence.
  • E/W (East/West) indicators for arc filter coordinates no longer case sensitive
  • Added support for www.geocaching.de GPX files
  • Added Version 6 to drop down box for MapSource export
  • Added support for "Street Atlas" route file (.anr) to load into arc filter.
  • Centre Point is now saved with each database rather than saved globally
  • Post Code search forced to uppercase
  • Added support for load of st2GPX generated GPX files.
  • Added %Dif1 and %Ter1 tags
  • Mapsource Autoload now uses registry settings to find MapSource.exe
  • Added error message if you try to automate GSAK when it is already running
  • When Automating GSAK tips are not shown
  • Cache now available dialog suppressed when running GSAK in automation mode
  • Added TomTom and Maptech eXchange to automation exports
  • Added File= parameter to the EXPORT automation command
  • Prefix a custom URL name with ! (Exclamation mark) and the link will show in offline generated HTML
  • Added scroll bars to the custom URL panel.
  • Added option to HTML generation to include/exclude ! Custom URL Links
  • Added option to HTML generation to include/exclude "current link" at top of page
  • Special characters also removed when generating HTML name Index header
  • Added abort button when generating HTML files
  • Added ability to choose which indices are created when generating HTML
  • Added to summary total of waypoints not updated because of "waypoint lock"
  • Added %user (User Data) special tag
  • Fixed Bug where trying to set all user flags for filter when sort sequence is user flag.
  • Fixed bug where geocaching.com "add waypoint to log" coordinates not being output in GPX export
  • Fixed rare obscure bug when converting full state abbreviations
  • Fixed "unable to load OziExplorer" message when you try to show waypoint on OziExplorer map and OziExplorer is not running.
  • All %tags are now NOT case sensitive

    3.04 : 15th June, 2004
  • Offline HTML "Cache Master Index" tidy up for PDA screens
  • New option to sort waypoint name removing special characters
  • HTML location indices selection is now "sticky" and shows full detail of the location
  • You can now stop the logs showing in HTML view (Tools=>Option=Html, set Log Limit to 0)
  • Added option to automatically load generated file into MapSource.
  • Added "Total waypoints processed" to summary on GPX load
  • Added %lat, %lon, %gcid to special tags
  • Custom HTML tags can now use all the special %tags
  • HTML index by bearing now has N, NE, NW, S, etc... links
  • When column sort changes, cursor now stays on current waypoint (configurable)
  • UK post codes now available for setting centre points.
  • Fixed Ozi Explorer "show online" option problem
  • Added "Between" for distance filter
  • Added TomTom POI support
  • Added Basic GSAK Automation (more info: Help contents, "Miscellaneous Features=>Automating GSAK")
  • "Found by Me" index now only includes your finds.
  • Added "smart name" field override       
  • "Existing Only" option on GPX/LOC file load to only update existing waypoints
  • "Update user flag" option on GPX/LOC file load to set the user flag if waypoint added/updated
  • Delete.txt file sync when Repair/Defrag done
  • Fixed incorrect UTM calculation
  • Changed default value of cachemate logs to 5
  • Added waypoint (using %tags) to cachemate dialog
  • Fixed sorting of Lat and Lon (Database=>Repair/Defrag to fix pre 3.04 databases)
  • Added register option
  • Converted filter.cds to dbf to fix filter stability problems
  • Added debug to gps send
  • First Install of GSAK now asks if you want to load the sample.GPX file
  • Speed up loading of GPX files

    3.03 : 4th May 2004
  • Fixed "repair database" bug that would clear out lat/lon if you international date separator symbol was a comma 
  • Fixed bug where custom URL menu options were not populated on first run of GSAK
  • Fixed bug where current sort sequence was not saved after first run of GSAK
  • Fixed bug where distance and bearing would be incorrectly calculated after editing a waypoint.
  • Show hints on same page option now sticky
  • Arc Filter coordinates can now be loaded from a file (supports text, GPX, and LOC formats)
  • Arc Filter coordinates can now be separated by a tab symbol    
  • Arc Filter "add user flagged waypoints" now adds the actual waypoint lat/lon*
  • Added alphabet link summary to "Placed by" index when creating offline html (same as name index)
  • Replaced hints Java code "back" button with web link so will work with plucker and Isolo
  • Added "user data" to HTML output
  • Added GCUK to default custom URLS (you will only see this on a new install)
  • Database Repair now also makes sure your corrected coordinates file is synchronized with your database
  • Changed babel.txt work file to use tab as the delimiter to fix problem of Garmin symbol names that contain a comma

    * this option allows you to delete waypoints that were used to create your arc filter without invalidating your arc filter
    This version of GSAK ships with GPSBabel 1.2.3

    3.02 : 25th April 2004
  • Fixed "cannot focus disabled window " crash after selecting last active filter.
  • Fixed waypoint description getting "placed by" included in the description when updating GPX files in the Roblisa format
  • Fixed GSAK crash when importing GPX files generated by UsaPhotmaps
  • Fixed problem with some GPX files (Benchmark) showing placed by date as 31st December, 1899.
  • Fixed crash on exit after using OziExplorer (Some W2000 systems only)
  • Fixed Export/Load problem with owner ID of GPX files created by user added waypoints
  • Fixed problem of corrected.cds file being created in the root drive of your computer
  • Fixed found column width being reset (small size) when it shouldn't
  • Fixed found count so it will allow a cache you placed to be included as a found.
  • Changed smart names so words keyed in uppercase stay in uppercase
  • Offline/Split screen now uses database URL when you "Click Here for latest Info" (was incorrectly assuming the waypoint was a gc.com cache)
  • When you open another database distances are now calculated from the current centre point.
  • Cachemate install setting is now sticky
  • You can now associate GPX and LOC files with GSAK (not just GPX files)
  • Changed Tab order to be more intuitive for most dialogs.
  • Added ability to use GSAK generated HTML files for Microsoft Streets and Trips (I.E. Offline browsing in S&T)
  • Added new "Attended" log (CITO events) to update your found count.
  • Added export to CacheMate button to the tool bar
  • Added new special tags of %found and %crypt (see help file under special tags)
  • Added option to add "Begin doc" to Street Atlas export (see help file)
    This version of GSAK ships with GPSBabel_11042004 which fixes problems with comments sent to Garmin GPSs

    3.01 : 10th April 2004
  • Fixed crash if max GPS characters are left blank.
  • Fixed quirk of not being able to access right mouse click menu after adding waypoints to an empty database.
  • Fix crash if you created a database name with a space on the end
  • strip out '>' symbol from BMGPX generated GPX files causing invalid waypoint names
  • Added option to display grid lat/lon in decimal minutes (gc.com format) or decimal degrees.
  • Added ability to change a column width to less than the column heading.
  • Added ability to open a zip file via single file open (not just drag and drop)
  • Added to folder load the ability to also load LOC, and ZIP files (plus choose any combination)
  • Added ability to directly enter the path for loading a folder
  • Added load folder path to be persistent 
  • Added %hint tag
  • Added ability to set and clear next nn user flags
  • Added option to show hints on same page for offline browser view
  • Added option to automatically sort by distance after setting a centre point
  • Added status option for Cachemate export
  • Added found by me index to HTML export 
  • %hint, %typ, %con, %name, %by, now all support the %tag=nn format as well
  • This version of GSAK ships with GPSBabel_09042004 which also has fixes for:
  • Garmin II+ and III+ various issues with waypoint and comments
  • Magellan 310/315/ColorTrak/410 units 
  • Polygon filter - major bug that caused some points to be excluded when they shouldn't


    3.0 Final: 1 April 2004
  • Fixed bug where custom install OziExplorer path was not being saved.
  • Fixed bug where offline difficulty and terrain images were not showing in Netscape.
  • Fixed bug where "&" in user notes was causing CacheMate Export to crash. 
  • Fixed bug in HTML index where case-sensitive filenames were causing problems on Linux systems.
  • Fixed bug generating blank PSP files.
  • Fixed gc.com available/archived issue with the new gc.com single GPX files.
  • Fixed long custom URLs spilling on to two lines (causing problems).
  • Fixed corrected coordinates not being loaded on database change.
  • Fixed "...Last active Filter" defaulting to "NONE" just after a name search.
  • Fixed problem of loosing the split screen, then not being able to get it back.
  • Fixed problem of allowing COM as a valid serial port.
  • Help About, now shows the version of GPSBabel being used.
  • Other minor interface changes.
  • Moved focus to database area after selecting filter: (fixes problems when using wheel after selecting filter).
  • Added option on GPS send to force all data to uppercase.
  • Added warning when downloads from GPS are on the permanent delete list.
  • Added Multi Map Zoom in and Zoom out custom URLs.
  • 3.0 Beta2: 19 March 2004
  • Fixed comma as decimal separator crashing edit/add of waypoint.
  • Fixed mystery cache being updated as a multi cache.
  • Fixed "User Data" not being loaded from a GSAK-generated GPX file.
  • Fixed Filter "NONE" to behave as if you clicked the cancel filter button.
  • Fixed error on smart name length: smart names must be set to at least 4 characters.
  • Fixed Wisconsin-WI, which should have been Wisconsin=WI in abbreviations.
  • Fixed lockup on arc/line/polygon filters for Windows 95/98/Me.
  • Fixed problem if you inadvertently set your filter.cds file to read-only.
  • Fixed problem where database was not being updated to version 3 if you selected the database when loading a new GPX file.
  • Added option on filter to select "equal to", "not equal to" for State.
  • Add option to HTML generation to list hints on same page.
  • Smart Names, now smarter, especially for waypoint names that contain numbers.

    3.0 Beta1: 14 March 2004
  • Online waypoint display is now user configurable; the default setting includes six URLs.
  • Locations have been moved to the configuration dialog, and are now used for setting a centre point as well as for generating HTML.
  • "Home" coordinates are now set by adding an entry to the locations list with the description of "Home".
  • New waypoint method for all exports.  You now use tags to generate the waypoint (same as description tags).
  • New "full text search" that searches for text anywhere in the waypoint text fields.
  • A new, better version of the "mouse wheel kludge".
  • Included the ability to add the State to "corrected coordinates".
  • When filtering out "not found" waypoints, there is now a check box to exclude your placed waypoints.
  • New, tabbed Options dialog box.
  • Ability to select which columns to display.
  • Added Latitude and Longitude to the list of columns.
  • Support for export to CacheMate PDB files.
  • Support for export to MapTech eXchange format.
  • New "centre point" option in main menu.
  • Ability to set waypoint icons for waypoint type, status, or the two combined.
  • Cancel button on filter screen now undoes any changes made.
  • Added "last active filter" to saved filters on the Set Filter dialog box.
  • New "Full text" search.
  • Added quick search on waypoint code.
  • Added option to just delete "user flagged" rows.
  • Added support for Benchmark files (generated by BMGPX).
  • Current sort sequence is now persistent (survives GSAK restarts, set centre point, GPX load, select database).
  • Current filter is now persistent (after set centre point, GPX load)
  • Allow maximum number of waypoints to export for GPS upload.
  • Added ability to set centre point to a postcode for USA and Australia.
  • "Select a saved filter" now moved to main screen for easier access.
  • State abbreviations moved from Tools menu to its own tab in the Options dialog box.
  • Added button to State abbreviations for Canada defaults.
  • Added arc, line, and polygon filters.
  • Added "Save As" option to database menu.
  • Added download from GPS to database.
  • Added ability to add waypoints to GSAK.
  • Added ability to edit waypoints in GSAK.
  • GSAK can now load GPX/LOC files that contain waypoints other than Geocaching.com caches.
  • Added URL field to the database - any waypoint can now have its own customized URL.
  • Added "User Data" field to enter your own data.
  • Added "Date found by Me" field.
  • Added ability to sort and filter on the new fields.

    2.03: 22 February 2004
  • Fixed quick search data entry problems.
  • Fixed split screen some times not showing the correct waypoint when using the mouse wheel.

    2.02: 21 February 2004
  • Fixed "Cannot create file..." error on some systems (introduced by the wheel mouse "kludge" in 2.01).
  • Fixed problems using the grid scroll bar on some systems (introduced by the wheel mouse "kludge" in 2.01).
  • Fixed some progress bars that were still "stay on top".

    2.01: 19 February 2004
  • Fixed error when changing a waypoint in a filtered subset, that caused the subset to contain zero waypoints.
  • Fixed counts when creating a new database: previously GSAK showed the counts for the previous database.
  • Fixed not being able to exit a filter if there are zero waypoints in the database.
  • Fixed kms->miles conversion not applying until after exiting the Options dialog box.
  • Fixed "cannot make a visible window modal" configuration problem.
  • Previously all progress screens were "stay on top". Now changed, so you can switch to another application when GSAK is performing a long running process.
  • Fixed problems with GPX files that were "altered" by other utilities. 
  • Fixed some broken help links.
  • Fixed problems with mouse wheel in split screen mode.

    2.00 Final: 11 February 2004
  • Fixed message not showing when archive/unavailable waypoints become available again.
  • Fixed icon, size, and colour problems with Street Atlas export (only an issue with version 9.0).
  • Setting your centre point to home or a waypoint no longer removes the current filter.

    2.00 Beta 3: 6 February 2004
  • Removed " (quotes) from MapSource file name generation.
  • Fixed various problems associated with the introduction of the "unavailable" automatic update.
  • Added National Geographic TOPO! export option.
  • Added option in GPS setup to enter the maximum number of waypoints your GPS can have.
  • Minor changes to how saved filters show in the status bar.
  • Major code changes to use less system and GDI resources; hopefully fixing problems on Windows 95/98/Me.

    2.00 Beta 2: 1 February 2004
  • Warning when attempting to download more than 500 waypoints to GPS receiver.
  • Speed up exit of GSAK.
  • Fixed crash when viewing offline HTML from OziExplorer
  • Rewrite of online/offline view from OziExplorer to use less CPU and be quicker.
  • Support for GPX files generated by GeoToad (previously caused GSAK to crash).
  • Fixed crash caused by GPX files that had invalid coordinates in the logs.
  • Fixed "unable to make visible window modal" error when sometimes using MapSource export.
  • You can now manually enter your COM port if GSAK does not automatically recognise it.
  • Check to make sure folder exists before generation of HTML zip file.
  • "Select a Database" dialog box now displays databases alphabetically.
  • Better support for non-www.geocaching.com LOC files.
  • Fixed bug with GPX export that could cause CMconvert to crash if Travel bug name contains "&".
  • Added configuration option to allow open of web browser in full screen.
  • Fixed problem with MapSource icons not being converted correctly.
  • GPX load folder find button now shows "My Documents".
  • Automatic update of unavailable waypoints from www.geocaching.com.

    2.00 Beta 1: 24 January 2004
  • Direct upload of waypoints to GPS Receiver.
  • New Export formats: Mapsource, Fugawi, Street Atlas, Pocket Streets, Microsoft Streets and Trips, and Magellan Protocol (SD card).
  • Ability to add "Corrected Coordinates".
  • Ability to now filter on Cache Type, Container, and www.geocaching.com Owner ID #.
  • Ability to delete multiple waypoints  (that is, by filter).
  • All icons and images updated to match www.geocaching.com.
  • Enhanced filter saving.
  • customize waypoint description for offline HTML pages.
  • Added %code (www.geocaching.com Owner ID) and %name (GSAK smart name) to waypoint description tags.
  • Added selection of default state abbreviations for Australia and USA
  • Ability to cancel configuration changes.
  • Fixed sorting quirk when deleting waypoints and current sort is descending.
  • Fixed problem where some user notes would cause the "Invalid variant type conversion" error.
  • Fixed problem where filter on "virtual cache" was not working.
  • Fixed problem where GPS icons settings were not "sticky".

    1.02 Final: 18 January 2004
  • Fixed bug where the cursor would jump to the first record in a filter when updating found or user flag.
  • Fixed bug where after deleting a record the current sort sequence would be lost.
  • Fixed problem with WebCam caches where "Last Found" date was not updated. This also caused the Last 4 logs icon to be incorrect; the waypoint also showed up on the unfound list when generating HTML indexes.

    1.02 Beta 2: 10 January 2004
  • Comprehensive update of help file.
  • Fixed bug: '1.0-8859-1' is not a valid floating point value.        
  • Fixed crash if you selected an option from the "Cache" menu with an empty database.
  • User flag now exported in GPX file.
  • GSAK now correctly shows locationless, letterbox, and CITO caches.
  • HTML location index coordinates now checked  for validity.
  • Quick search not cleared when zero waypoints found.
  • Delete key now works correctly in quick search.
  • Fixed problem with HTML index descriptions being truncated to 40 characters.
  • Fixed bug where split screen would still show the last waypoint when a new empty database was opened/created.
  • Fixed quirk when updating user flags and filter was set on user flags.
  • All dialog boxes can now be cancelled using the Escape key.
  • MapSend description now truncated to 30 characters for compatibility with MapSend software.

    1.02 Beta 1: 2 January 2004
  • Added export to GPX.
  • Added shortcut keys.
  • Show waypoint in OziExplorer now shows cross hairs.
  • Added user flag menu options.
  • Better error recovery for corrupt database.
  • Added index to help file.

    1.01 Final: 26 December 2003
  • Added detection of binary LOC files generated by EasyGPS.

    1.01 Beta 5: 22 December 2003
  • Fixed bug in load of GPX file created from EasyGPS.
  • Fixed bug that caused GSAK to crash if " (double quote) was used in the Quick Search or filter.
  • Fixed bug that caused GSAK to crash when invoked from OziExplorer and you selected "online" for the OziExplorer 'open file attachment' option.
  • Fixed bug that allowed you to enter numbers other that those in the drop-down menus for difficulty and terrain on the Set Filter dialog box.
  • Fixed bug that showed incorrect count totals after setting a centre point or clicking on home button. (Occurred only when a filter was set.)
  • Fixed "quirk" that allowed non-numeric data to be entered when setting a distance filter.  Previously the non-numeric data would just be stripped out: now you also get an error message.
  • Fixed "quirk" in sorting of travel bug, user flag, and notes columns.  When you click on the heading of one of these columns, the records are now sorted so it brings these icons to the top of the display.  Previously, the first click would sort these records to the bottom of the file and you would then need another click to reverse the sort so they came to the top.
  • Added the use of the "Escape" key to cancel a filter.
  • Minor changes to the user interface.
  • Minor changes to the help file.

    1.01 Beta 4: 20 December 2003
  • WebCam cache support (camera icon in logs, and recognition of found status via log interrogation).
  • Manual update of found caches: found status only updated if incoming GPX shows caches as found.
  • Log interrogation for found caches now uses all logs in database, not just last five from www.geocaching.com.
  • GPX load settings saved/restored with each database.

    1.01 Beta 3: 18 December 2003
  • Fixed crash caused by adding calculation of distance and bearing on load of GPX.

    1.01 Beta 2: 18 December 2003
  • Fixed obscure problem with "Smart Name" generation that resulted in a blank name being created.
  • Fixed broken links in help file.
  • Minor help file changes.
  • Added calculation of distance and bearing on GPX load.
  • Added archive icon to HTML indexes.
  • Added link to "nearest caches" in the PDA HTML format.
  • Added option to 'Open GPX/LOC File' dialog box to enable interrogation of logs to get extra founds.
  • New zip control, as old one was causing random (but rare) crashes.

    1.01 Beta 1: 16 December 2003
  • Added split screen mode.
  • Added Quick Search.
  • Added ability to export to LOC file format.
  • Added "User Flag".
  • Added toolbar button to clear all user flags.
  • Added ability to delete a waypoint from the database.
  • Added ability to stop deleted waypoints being re-added to the database.
  • The "Notes" icon is now sensitive to the double-click.
  • There are now three different methods for matching your "Placed by" waypoints.  Exact, using wild cards, or www.geocaching.com Owner ID.
  • Load of GPX file now has a "Most Recent" box to select files from.
  • Hint display on incomplete column information.
  • HTML screen options are now "sticky".
  • HTML "Placed by" index now has the option to use the Owner ID to group "Placed by" names together.
  • Updated help file.
  • All help dialogs converted to conventional help file links.
  • Option on the tools menu to reset the grid columns to the default sequences and widths.
  • Better interrogation of the RobLisa format .

    1.00 Final: 12 December 2003
  • Minor enhancements and changes to the user interface.
  • Minor changes to the offline HTML pages.
  • Minor changes to the help file.
  • Fixed a bug where the description of a cache would be the name of a travel bug in the cache (this would only happen if the cache had a travel bug and zero logs).

    1.00 Beta6: 7 December 2003
  • Fixed error when you select to view a waypoint offline from OziExplorer.
  • Fixed error when you click on hints from offline page (ex OziExplorer).
  • Fixed sorting quirk when clicking the mouse too quickly.
  • Added help file.
  • Many subtle interface changes to make GSAK more compliant with Windows applications conventions. 

    1.00 Beta5: 5 December 2003
  • Fixed a problem with some caches that would sometimes result in the "Invalid variant type conversion" error message when loading a GPX file. NOTE: If you had this problem, you must first take the option to repair the database. This only needs to be done once.
  • Fixed OziExplorer archived colour (was incorrectly using the archived colour in the configuration menu).
  • Added the cacheL.gif file so the locationless caches now correctly show in the offline HTML.
  • Corrected typos in Options dialog box and the GSAK main screen.
  • Fixed "Error loading MIDAS.DLL" problem.

    1.00 Beta4: 4 December 2003
  • Fixed crash when displaying HTML and International setting is Swedish.
  • Fixed Incorrect UTM display if International setting is Swedish.
  • Preserved commas in OziExplorer waypoint names (converted to Hex D1).
  • Configuration option to toggle the display of UTM coordinates in offline HTML.
  • Changed the GSAK icon.

    1.00 Beta3:  3 December 2003
  • Fixed crash when trying to create WPT files from LOC imported data.
  • Fixed crash, if database is deleted manually (or example, outside GSAK with Windows Explorer): empty database is now re-created.
  • Fixed bug with commas in placed names when generating OziExplorer waypoints.
  • Fixed bug with import of LOC files that caused the "Placed by" name to be empty.
  • LOC files now use the physical file date for date last updated, not the current date.
  • Removed "debug" button on top right of screen.

    1.00 Beta2: 1 December 2003
  • Fixed bug that caused a crash when you right-clicked on a waypoint, chose "Show in OziExplorer", and the decimal separator, as set in your Windows International settings was a comma.
  • Fixed bug that caused a crash when you saved a filter, changed your date settings, then tried to restore that filter.
  • Fixed a whole range of bugs to do with drag and drop, and starting GSAK by double clicking on a GPX file.
  • Error checking to make sure only one instance of GSAK is running.
  • HTML "Placed by" index is no longer case sensitive.
  • Added option to the GPX file association dialog box to force GPX file association on start up.
  • Archived caches are now indicated in offline browser view.

    1.00 Beta1 29 November 2003
  • First public release.