xastir/changes.txt

Copyright (C) 1999  Frank Giannandrea
Copyright (C) 2000-2026 The Xastir Group


Changes.txt

04.01.2001
    See ChangeLog for software changes...

11/13/2000
    codebase version changed to 0.4.0, starting next development release

11/08/2000 0.3.6-2 -- cb
 modified color.c to behave with gcc 2.96
 added callpass
 delete object patch for db.c - J.Stueve KE4NFJ

09/24/2000 Alpha 0.3.6b
 added time/date to buletins list.
 modified PHG routines.
 added the beginings to view all message traffic.

09/19/2000 Alpha 0.3.6a
 fixed/added sorting for bulletins. *

*fixes by KE4NFJ

09/16/2000 Alpha 0.3.6
 add the usage of comments in the nws-stations.txt file, "#" as first char on a line.
 add bulletins within a radius view screen.
 added speedups for pixmaps. *
 added Italian language #

*modifications by VE6LFM
#additions by IK0YUP


08/27/2000 Alpha 0.3.5a
 bug fix for the PHG not displaying.

08/26/2000 Alpha 0.3.5
 changed WX alert minimum refresh from a int to a long.
 Updated the French language file.
 fixed a network socket closing problem.
 changing all posits (in and out) to High precision, Compressed format will output high precision.
 added igating (net to RF) of NWS weather messages.
  (to use this build a text file in the xastir users directory as .xastir/data/nws-stations.txt
   list each call or NWS station like "SECIND" that you would like to transmit via RF)



07/14/2000 Alpha 0.3.4a 
 fixed a minor problem for some solaris systems.*
* fixes/additions by KE4NFJ

07/10/2000 Alpha 0.3.4 (no changes from the pre-release)
 fixed symbol decoding for stations with an overlay character.
 added AEA to TAPR2 path decoding to fix MIC-E decoding with AEA type TNCs.
 modified station trails.+
 speed ups for Pixmaps images.@
 fixed output logic on mobile data. 
 removed unused data from makefile.
 modified altitude decoding for "/A=XXXXXX".
 added "/A=XXXXXX" altitude encoding on output of station positions (with GPS input and not WX data output).
 added NETWORK_WAITTIME to config file, this sets the network time out value
       when doing host lookups and socket connections, default is 10 (no GUI Interface for this yet). 
 added WX_ALERTS_REFRESH_TIME to config file, this sets the minimum seconds allowed
       between a WX Alert starting a redraw of maps on the screen, default is 30 (no GUI Interface yet). 
 updated help file.

+ modifications by WE7U
@ fixes by PE1DNN


06/12/2000 Alpha 0.3.3
 fixed data position information output logic.
 fixed missing E/W logic in compressed posit formats.*


* fixes/additions by KE4NFJ

05/31/2000 Alpha 0.3.2

 fixes for Solaris.*
 fixed a bug in sending data via TNC, the first few chars were dropped on MFJ's with Paccom software installed.
 added support for image maps (.xpm format only) with .geo files for location.
 fixed small problem with weather alerts expiring incorrectly for Daylight Savings Time.*
 fixed some conditions for alert matching on weather alerts.*
 fixed path length.@
 fixed Dos map problem dropping data, as in Ilchicgo.map.*
 fixes for WX-Alerts.*
 changed line tracking to not display line when the object is faster then 900 MPH, however
     I may make this an option, or a soft limit.
 fixes for 0.91 of lesstif, some scrolled text was not positioned correctly.
 added wx gust reset.
 removed some filtering on AX.25 ports.@
 fixed data command/transmission problem for some TNCs.
 changed the default code compiling to not include debugging information,
     this reduces the executable code size by a huge amount. However I also
     added an option in the Makefile to compile with this information.
 changed Segmentation faults operation, if the program Segfaults, it will
     terminate, but now it should happen cleaner.
 changed the way broken pipes are handled, hopefully you won't see those again.
 added white as a background color.
 modified MIC-E decode logic for more support of the protocol.+
 added transmission of compressed position data.* 
 cleaned up decoding of compressed data.*
 added jump to last map position.
 fixed map sorting for case insensitive.

* fixes/additions by KE4NFJ
@ fixes by PE1DNN
+ modifications by WE7U and me (KC2GJS).

Also I changed my CALL from KC0DGE to KC2GJS.

03/30/2000 Alpha 0.3.1
 changed Baro reading on WX-200 to Sea Level vs. Local Level.
 added more space for and digits for some WX station display fields.
 added changes.. so Xastir will run on FreeBSD.+
 fixed object decoding.
 fixed compressed format symbol decoding
 added compressed object decoding.
 added course and speed to compressed decoding.
 added logic to AX.25 interface so a "*" would be added to the 
       digipeater call that's transmitting the packet.@ 
 fixed bug in AX.25 interface, seems as if all AX.25 packet data is transmitted through
       the interface. Even if it is from a device not used by Xastir. Added code to 
       "filter out" incoming packets that are from another device. @
 fixed tab groups for keyboard movement on message boxes, tracking, locate station, and misc dialogs.
 removed transmitter off message popups, some found this annoying.
 changed to case insensitive sort on stations.*
 fixed bug in WX data output, rain in past 24hr was switched with rain since midnight
       on output of data.
 fixed a possible crash on shutdown of the network connections. 
 added/fixed max station now only has a memory limit. The station buffer now allocates memory
       as needed and the max station's error popup will only show when no more memory can be
       allocated for stations.*
 changed message time intervals.

+ Additions by N3NYN
@ fixes by PE1DNN, modified by KC0DGE
* fixes by KE4NFJ

03/23/2000 Alpha 0.3.0

 changed the station Info box size.
 changed net connect and host lookup return a good connect faster.
 modified net connect procedure.. used terminate thread instead of sigalarm.
 modified the size of the raw WX buffer.
 Added Net WX interface.
 modified symbol routines.*
 Added new symbols.*
 misc include file fixes.*
 modified Makefile so that compiling on RH5.2 and using the old AX.25 utils works.+
 fixed the AX.25 port lockup on start up problem.
 Added Radio Shack WX200/Oregon Scientific WM-918 support.
 misc WX station fixes and changes.
 fixed dialogs to work on older system/KDE combo.
 Added WX data decode for APRS POS/WX format.
 Added popup message when MAX_STATIONS is exceeded.

* additions by KE4NFJ
+ fix by HI8GN

03/14/2000 Alpha 0.2.9

 changed it so any data from a good call sign goes into data base.
 changed serial port start up, if serial lock file errors on opening, still try to open port.
 fixed Query response for ?IGATE? to number of "local" stations and added message counter.
 added a few General Queries to the menu.
 added Query response for ?APRSP.
 changed Widget shells (Major code change) to support main window over child windows.
 fixed/changed some misc gui stuff.
 fixed New fcc data lookup (too slow!).. However it requires the following:
    **** NOTE to use the NEW data base file it must be sorted first!!! ****
    Make sure you have plenty of disk space for this as the file is BIG!
      To sort the file:
      sort +4 -t \| EN.dat >EN.dat.sorted
      rm EN.dat
      mv EN.dat.sorted EN.dat     

 removed previously added reject logic for bad rain data, caused a segfult.  
 fixed interface gui causing segfault if windows closed out of order.
 moved fcc/rac test to after window's opens.
 Added status for fcc/rac rebuilding index files.
 removed usleep out of threaded routines read_port() & write_port() as usleep is not
    thread safe on solaris, replaced usleep with select.
 fixed baud rate selection, 38400 and 57600 were reversed.
 fixed a problem in the Makefile where it couldn't find Lesstif Libs on some systems.
 fixed some memory leaks. * 
 fixed data entry screens to remove added spaces in data input.
 Added Peet Bros Complete data mode for WX Station. &
 modified WX Station screen for more info if in Complete data mode.
 fixed bug in heard_via_tnc_in_past_hour.
 added second chance transmit of message if heard via tnc but not in past hour then
    try the last net connection the station was heard.
 fixed German ',' vs '.', stupidity on my part.
 added busy cursor (to map etc..) when working with interfaces.
 fixed bug in adding a WX port at 2400 bps.. on startup would go to 4800.
 fixed bug in starting interface (manually) when it is already up.
 fixed bug in connection to the net where the host is found but the connection is not made.
 cleared out some possible "broken-pipe" errors on closing a errored interface.
 cleaned up a possible segfault on messages with out acks.
 added some more WX rain checks.. Please Check me..
 added Spanish Language support. +

* fix by KE4NFJ
& additions by KD6VPE
+ additions by HI8GN

03/08/2000 Alpha 0.2.8

 added/changed color lookups, now has it's own file and colors should be consistent across
        various X managers.
 added local stations list.
 added some Query buttons to station info window.
 cleaned up buttons on dialogs.
 added Query responses for ?APRST ?PING? ?APRSM ?APRSD ?IGATE.
 moved more gui stuff to separate files.
 Added popup message windows for errors, status, query responses, etc.
 fixed/added updates to local station for last path heard and position/packet time.
 fixed a bug when transmitting messages via RF to a local station. ### NOTE THIS IS A BIG ONE!!!!
 added more reject logic for bad rain data, for the WX Station.

03/03/2000 Alpha 0.2.7
 changed formula used on Qualimetrics Q-Net WX station decoding (another minor difference).
 fixed WX wind gust.
 found a WX rain bug.
 changed some more background colors.
 fixed a broken pipe bug on write.
 changed wx alert display routines.*
 added sound for wx alerts.*
 fixed Motif popup menu on map problem (FINALLY!!!!!).
 fixed bug in station lists.
 added save of station list size.
 fixed clipboard copy for call sign on station list (as long as the call does not move in the list).
 changed gethostbyname2 to gethostbyname for older systems.

* additions by KE4NFJ

02/27/2000 Alpha 0.2.6
 changed zoom status window size
 fixed a bug in auto map directory.
 fixed a bug in config not saving if no backup file exists.
 changed formula used on Qualimetrics Q-Net WX station decoding (minor difference). 
 changed some background colors. 
 added some extra debugging on the serial ports.
 fixed Q-Net transmit wx data (original routine needed Course and Speed so it can TX WX data).


02/26/2000 Alpha 0.2.5
 More Motif stuff.*
 More Makefile Mods. * (and me)
 fixed port shutdown but data to be written bug. 
 fixed a bug when sending raw WX data.
 hopefully fixed mouse button popup menu (zooming/panning) for Motif. 
 added Qualimetrics Q-Net WX station decoding. 
 fixed? Peet bros packet mode for WX station reading (wind/rain problem).
 fixed? alignment problem for headers on station/wx/mobile lists.

* additions by KE4NFJ

02/25/2000 Alpha 0.2.4
 fixed a bug in AX.25 status (input bytes).
 fixed the map redraw bug? 
 Modified the Makefile.
 added time stamp in message box.

02/24/2000 Alpha 0.2.3
 Added code to remove stale serial lock files.
 Added option for WX Alert Counties maps to appear above or below other loaded maps.
 Added Station List, Mobile Station List, and WX Station List.
 Modified WX station decoding.
 Added Transmitting of Raw WX data - Peet Bros. UII, U2k (data logging), U2k (Packet). 
 Added WX station logging.
 Added option to compile with out AX.25 (look at Makefile, Let me know how it works for you!).*
 Added Host name on top bar.*
 Modified WX Alerts.*
 Added some Motif Conditions (start of better Motif vs LessTif support).*

* additions by KE4NFJ

02/19/2000 Alpha 0.2.2

 Added more WX station stuff and WX transmit !! PLEASE CHECK THIS
 fixed a bug in AX.25 Gui restart.
 Modified Makefile to be a little more generic.
 Changed operation of WX Alerts so screen updates don't hold the system up.  

02/18/2000 Alpha 0.2.1

 Ok first round is through some had problems, some had none. 

 Deleted a include file giving some of you problem.
 Modified some of the interface code for displaying status.
 Fixed some bugs in the interface status display code.

 

02/17/2000 Alpha 0.2.0

 0.1.4 is dead. I've decided not to continue with this version number because 
 A good part of Xastir has been rewritten for the threaded I/O. I have also 
 brought the functionality up to warrant a much higher version number.

 This version allows multiple TNC's and Internet connections.

 Complete rewrite of I/O (Too many changes to list).
 Added AX.25 support built in. @
 Changed RAC look up for "VE" and "VA" only, rather than just "V".
 Changed I/O menus.
 Changed default menus.
 Fixed some IGate problems.
 Changed HOST lookup 
 Added $ULTW WX data support.
 Added support for WX stations (beginning support so far).
 Modified WX support.
 Added WX Alert List (with WX Alert county maps. *



* additions by KE4NFJ
@ AX.25 Parts adopted from: aprs_tty.c by Henk de Groot, modified by KC0DGE

12/30/1999 Alpha 0.1.4
 changed Mapping for higher precision display (Still testing)
    (Example 28.255 min instead of 28.25 min)
    NOTE: Your zoom and position in your xastir.cnf file will be
          based on the previous data and when you upgrade you may find
          your position and zoom in the wrong place when you first
          start it.

 added TNC format (8N1, 7E1, 7O1) to the TNC. 
 cleaned up a possible TNC over-run error.
 changed some tracking constants for new map precision.
 added WX port code and dialogs.
 cleaned up some display code.
 cleaned up TNC code.
 changed automap detection, it should work better on odd sized maps.
 added more map support and better decoding. * 
 fixed a map pan up bug.
 fixed WX gust missing bug in station info box.
 added support for dos maps. *
 added the start of station queries.
 added gpsd support (networked GPS). @
 added support for filled map types * (and me)
 added support for background map colors, Selection in Maps menu. 
 added two methods for displaying station labels.
 fixed a bug in weather from a Peet Bros U2K with negative temp.
 disabled problem in alerts routine
 deleted old debug command line, now is -v <debug_level>.
 added new command line language options.
 changed Makefile to work with the new command line language options.
 deleted use of HELP_DATA key in xastir.cnf file
 changed start up to check and make missing directories for user data.
 
* additions by KE4NFJ
@ additions by WE7U

11/14/1999 Alpha 0.1.3

 fixed rain to show in mm instead of cm (in metric mode).
 fixed update to display for new data, not just position.
 added support for compressed map format. *
 fixed time values to the correct time_t rather than unsigned long.
 added Canadian Callsign Lookup. + 
 added fast search and indexing of US and Canadian Callsign Lookup. +
 added check for new file to rebuild the search index for above.
 added support for new FCC file format.
 fixed an error in the make install for new a install.
 added support for other languages (with the language.sys file) (more to do).
 added support for multi color tracking lines. @
 fixed additional tracking line bugs.
 added support for station position ambiguity.
 added support for NET to RF IGATE for messages.
 fixed message data to fit in with the spec.
 added Proximity and band opening alarms. #
 fixed Red Hat core dump when no files in map directory and using the map chooser.
 added I-Gate logging.
 added some Reject I-Gate logic.
 added I-Gate on ack's (oops forgot this!)
 fixed I-Gate to net logic (or at least made it more sane).
 moved Proximity and band opening alarms to work on any incoming packet not just new ones.
 added Language install
 added GNU LICENSE

* additions by KE4NFJ
+ additions by VE3UNW 
@ additions by WE7U
# additions by KD5AMB 

10/22/1999 Alpha 0.1.2

 fixed net connect core dump if the server was not available.
 removed source directory copy to /usr/local/src/xastir on install. (no really needed just
         messed up the developers.
 changed the zoom level to match with the actual level.
 added GPS GLL string decoding. *
 cleaned up station data base code.*
 changed some makefile options (runs smoother).
 started work on Igate to RF.
 fixed mistake in map loading stuff. +

* additions by KE4NFJ (A big THANKS!!)
+ fixes by Chris Bell (THANKS!!)


10/01/1999 Alpha 0.1.1

 !!!! Added/changed file structure to fit in the more standard FHS format. !!!
 added GPS support via HSP cable.
 added GPS time value.
 added APRS(tm) output in mobile format when GPS is active. 
 added/fixed net/tnc clean up.
 fixed net data decode for servers that put out Carriage returns not Line feeds. (*)
 added more aprs decode support (for decoding CsT characters on RMC and GGA strings). (*)
 added environment values XASTIR_USER_BASE and XASTIR_DATA_BASE to set alternative directory
       locations for user data and common data. (-)
 added more aprs decode support (for handling some compressed mode lat/lon). (+)
 added course and speed decode for aprs mobile stations.
 added decoding of altitude in some formats other than GGA strings.
 fixed Track line bug.
 added more track lines.
 fixed decoding of some missed status data.
 added changes as per WE7U for grid lines every degree, However this is an auto selection
       on zoom level.
 added changes for Humidex (chill factor) only displays in metric. @
 fixed grid lines so they don't erase map lines.
 added zoom info.
 fixed GPS drop off of last digit on some GPS (I hope).  
 added install feature in makefile (fits in with above).
 added support for other users than root (!!! you need to have access to the
       devices you want to use still !!!).
 fixed some window close problems. 
 Tested with version 0.89 of Lesstif (seems ok, no problems yet!!).
 added sorting of map files in map chooser.
 fixed station info box/send message core dump when message box open and info box closed.
 added Display for incoming packet data (with selection of data type).
 added Station Tracking.

* additions by KE4NFJ (A big THANKS!!)
+ additions by WE7U (Again A big THANKS!!)
- additions by KE4NFJ and modified by me.
@ additions by VE3UNW (Again A big THANKS!!)

08/17/1999 Alpha 0.1.0

 Do not use Lesstif version 0.88.9! It makes the use of radio buttons
 crash the program. Not sure why.. perhaps a bug in this version of
 Lesstif?!  

 Ok first official canning of Alpha characters in the version numbers,
 This would have been 0.0.Kt4, but it gets too confusing. From now on,
 test versions, for that matter any version will be numeric digits only
 and no special tX on the end for test versions. Trying to keep it simple.

 fixed a "major stupid" bug, put any object to the East off its real location.
 added decoding for Peet Bros UM2.
 fixed some bugs in displaying temp on the station info screen.
 added sound alerts for messages.
 added Send message button for Station Info.
 added Multi-hosts for Internet connections.
 added GPS Support.
 fixed some core dump problems on incoming data. 

07/22/1999 Alpha 0.0.Kt3 (test version for K)

 !!!!! This is a test version !!!!!!

 added wx display on maps.
 added timeout indicator when loading maps.
 added Net/Tnc status indicators.
 added auto message responder.
 added Power-gain circles.
 fixed Metric values. Meters should have been kilometers.
 fixed some misspellings.
 fix/add wx data now changes MPH to KPH and temp goes for F to C,
         inches go to cm.
 added PHG to station info.
 fixed hear via TNC statement in station info..
 added decoding for Peet Bros. data logging mode record format for over air data. 
 Hopefully fixed: Red Hat tnc & net down/up core dump problem.
 

06/26/1999 Alpha 0.0.Kt2 (test version for K)

 !!!!! This is a test version !!!!!!

 Fixed some minor bugs.
 Changed some window layout code, Hopefully it will be more consistent across
 window managers.
 More Speed ups, Some major speed up to display writing.
 More Message fixes.
 Changed the way you zoom and scroll the display.
 Added preset zoom levels.
 Added Station info display.
 Added Station tracking, with a trailing tracking line.
 Beginning work on weather data, station info will report data if available.  
 Fixed net connection drop bug (hopefully).
 Fixed Red Hat map chooser bug.

 New, if the connection is dropped there is a new option under configure,
 Internet, That will allow you to reconnect to the net if this option is 
 checked.

 Changed, The messaging system is going through an overhaul, hopefully not
 so much of a kludge.

06/02/1999 Alpha 0.0.J

 Major bug fixes for Red Hat users.. I hope I got them all..


06/01/1999 Alpha 0.0.I

 First release of Xastir!

Lots of things are not working.. No station information windows. It doesn't
decode all of the APRS(tm) packets. Messaging works, however it is not 
finished. Currently there is no support for GPS data for setting your position.

Xastir will read window/mac APRS(tm) map format and automatically select the
correct map for your area win auto maps on. Currently this is slow and will
be corrected in future versions. Most of the APRS(tm) are in place and will
position on the map. Net interface is live, but also needs more work.
Configuration screens are very basic.. In other words it is the first release
of FREE Alpha version software!






APRS(tm) is a Trademark of Bob Bruninga,
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