[Blog] View and track changes in QGIS
With the recent changes to the Mergin Maps plugin for QGIS, you can visualise the local changes before synchronising your data. Read more in our blog post!
[Case Study] Improving wildfire prevention and firefighting readiness
David Galloway works as a volunteer with the Wallcliffe Volunteer Fire Brigade in Western Australia. Volunteer brigades are the front line of firefighting and prevention across the State.
[Blog] Mergin Maps 2023: our year in review
This year was another successful year for Mergin Maps, as we are growing to a feature-rich and scalable enterprise geodata collection solution.
[Case Study] Mapping ground points in Senegal for imagery stereo-preparation
Valentin was overseeing a large-scale stereo-preparation project in Senegal in order to adjust aerial imagery and LiDAR with recognizable ground control points
[Changelog] Position tracking is now available
I am pleased to announce that position tracking 📡 has been released today as part of Mobile version 2.3.0 and Plugin version 2023.3.
You can learn more about the tracking feature and how to set it up by visiting: https://merginmaps.com/docs/field/tracking/
Enjoy the tracking, and please let us know your thoughts! If you encounter any issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
[Changelog] Added support for text, spacer and HTML widgets
In our most recent update, we're thrilled to announce the addition of support for QGIS's spacer, text, and HTML widgets in our forms! This enhancement brings greater flexibility and customization to your data entry process. Easily incorporate spacers, add informative text, and use HTML elements to create dynamic and engaging forms tailored to your specific needs.
[Changelog] Reset local changes from QGIS
With Mergin Maps QGIS Plugin 2024.1 you can now revert local changes of your QGIS project. Click on synchronise button in the toolbar and in the “Project status” dialog you will see new button to “Reset Changes”
Read the full changelog of the release: https://github.com/MerginMaps/qgis-plugin/releases/tag/2024.1
[Changelog] Stake out mode now supports multiple distance units
Users now have the flexibility to utilize a variety of distance units in the stake out mode, moving beyond the conventional meters. This enhancement allows for a more customized and user-friendly experience, catering to diverse geographic contexts and preferences.
To configure these distance units, navigate to QGIS project settings and change “distance units“ to your preferred units.
For detailed instructions on how to set up and leverage alternative distance units in stakeout mode, refer to our documentation https://merginmaps.com/docs/field/stake-out/#changing-stake-out-distance-units-in-qgis.
[Changelog] Enhanced viewing: zoom feature now available in the mobile app
In our latest mobile app update, we've added an enhanced viewing feature that allows users to smoothly zoom in and out of images. This new functionality provides a more detailed and flexible viewing experience, letting you focus on intricate details or take in the big picture with ease. Navigate your visual data with precision and control!
[Changelog] Easier way to prepare offline projects - download vector tile layers
Introducing an easier way to prepare offline projects!
Now, you can download vector tile layers seamlessly by simply right-clicking on the layer and selecting 'Make available offline...' - making offline project preparation a breeze.
For a step-by-step guide, check out our documentation here. Enhance your offline mapping experience today!
[Changelog] Configure DB Sync right from your QGIS
QGIS Plugin now allows you to generate configuration file for DB Sync based on your PostgreSQL connections. Simply navigate to “Plugins → Mergin Maps → Configure DB Sync“ and follow the guide.
Resulting configuration file can be saved and used for synchronising our GPKG data with PostgreSQL. Read more about DB Sync here: https://merginmaps.com/docs/dev/dbsync/
[Changelog] Enhanced synchronization performance and stability
The mobile app 2.5.0 contains multiple synchronization fixes and enhancements. Enjoy faster and more reliable file transfers!
[Changelog] Enhanced feature identification speed
In our latest update, we've turbocharged the speed of feature identification on the map! Enjoy a faster and more responsive experience as you navigate and identify features with efficiency.
[Changelog] Ability to set custom name for photos taken in Mergin Maps mobile
Mergin Maps QGIS plugin is now capable of setting a custom QGIS expression that will be used as a name for the photos taken in the Mergin Maps mobile app. It is possible to combine field values, variables (even Mergin Maps variables) and other QGIS expression elements to create your custom photo name format (subfolders supported). You can find this configuration in the QGIS project settings > Mergin Maps.
Available since Mergin Maps QGIS plugin 2023.2 and Mergin Maps mobile 2.2
Read more about this in our documentation here: https://merginmaps.com/docs/gis/photo-names/
Trajectools update: stop detection & trajectory styling
The Trajectools toolbox has continued growing:
I’m continuously testing the algorithms integrated so far to see if they work as GIS users would expect and can to ensure that they can be integrated in Processing model seamlessly.
Because naming things is tricky, I’m currently struggling with how to best group the toolbox algorithms into meaningful categories. I looked into the categories mentioned in OGC Moving Features Access but honestly found them kind of lacking:
Andrienko et al.’s book “Visual Analytics of Movement” comes closer to what I’m looking for:
… but I’m not convinced yet. So take the above listed three categories with a grain of salt. Those may change before the release. (Any inputs / feedback / recommendation welcome!)
Let me close this quick status update with a screencast showcasing stop detection in AIS data, featuring the recently added trajectory styling using interpolated lines:
While Trajectools is getting ready for its 2.0 release, you can get the current development version directly from https://github.com/movingpandas/qgis-processing-trajectory.
3.1.9 - Borneo
What's Changed
- Fix missing translation strings
- Fix crash when opening a project via file association
3.1.8 - Borneo
What's Changed
- Fix crash when sending datasets which include sidecar files
- Fix occasional crash when opening a project when a previous project is already loaded
- Fix occasional crash when synchronizing a cloud project
3.1.7 - Borneo
What's Changed
- Improvements for dark mode
- Fix field expression-based constraint update logic
Android-specific improvements:
- Fix Android freezes when sending folders
iOS-specific improvements:
- Fix JPEG compression on iOS
3.1.4 - Borneo
What's Changed
- Fix confusing 'snap to 45 degree' toast when opening projects on QField launch
- Fix loading of symbologies and snapping from a modified project after having opened it once
- Fix finger tapping failures
- Fix lingering artifact when clearing navigation destination
- Fix coordinate cursor locked to position not sticking to position
- Fix lingering artifacts when cancelling geometry editor's fill ring and split feature tools
- Stability improvements
