The current release of QGIS is 0.9.1, released January 2, 2008
This is primarily a bug fix release and includes the following key changes:
- 70 Bugs closed
- Added locale tab to options dialog so that locale can be overridden
- Cleanups and additions to GRASS tools
- Python Plugin Installer for installing plugins from the PyQGIS repository
- Documentation updates
- Improvements for building under MSVC
The previous release of QGIS is 0.9.0, released October 26, 2007
Major changes in this release are:
- Python bindings - This is the major focus of this release
it is now possible to create plugins using python. It is also
possible to create GIS enabled applications written in python
that use the QGIS libraries.
- Removed automake build system - QGIS now needs CMake for compilation.
- Many new GRASS tools added (with thanks to http://faunalia.it/)
- Map Composer updates
- Crash fix for 2.5D shapefiles
- The QGIS libraries have been refactored and better organised.
- Improvements to the GeoReferencer
QGIS is 0.8.1 was released June 15, 2007
This is a bug fix release and fixes many issues with the 0.8.1 release. See below for details of the features introduced in the 0.8.x branch.
QGIS is 0.8.0 was released December 29, 2006.
Whats new in Version 0.8
- WMS support
- Improved vector and attribute editing
- Improved measure tools with area measuring
- Attribute searching
- New legend structure
- Refactoring of API to allow the use of QGIS libraries in mapping applications
- Improved MapServer export tool
- Vector layer transparency and antialiasing
- GRASS support in all platforms
- Enhanced GRASS support and toolbox commands
- Enhanced vector editing, including copy, cut, paste, snapping and vertex editing
- Shapefile/OGR layer editing
Special Requirements
- Qt 4.2.2 is now required.
- The Expat XML Parser is required for the GPS plugin. This vastly improves the speed and memory management when loading GPX files.
- The raster georeferencer plugin requires the GNU Scientfic Library (GSL).
- GSL and Expat are optional and required only if you want to use the georeferencer or GPS plugins respectively.
- SQLite is always required
Known Issues in this Release
General
- Project files from previous versions of QGIS will likely not work.
- Some internationalization (translation) files may be incomplete.
OS X Specific
- Due to a limitation in the Quicktime graphics engine, there is a limit on the number points allowed per feature. See the Readme that comes with the OS X dmg
Reporting Bugs
If think you have found a bug, please consider reporting it to the development team. The steps to report a bug are:
- Go to the Bug Tracker at https://svn.qgis.org/trac.
- Read Using Trac With QGIS to learn about the submission process
- Review the list of current issues to make sure your bug has not already been submitted. If it has, review the submission and see if there is anything you can add to the bug report to aid the developers
- If your bug has not been reported, create a new ticket, making sure to either login to trac or provide your email address. Tickets lacking contact information are subject to deletion.
Installation and User Guides
See the Documentation page for PDF versions of the Installation and User Guide.
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