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NavimetriX 1.21 A big step forward

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From 9 month that NavimetriX is launched, the application receives a major update. After the many functions added over the weeks – have a look on the roadmap published upon launch in the FAQ (¹) – and the adjustments made gradually by attentively listening to user feedback, here is a completely redesigned version of the interface, with a new unified typography and a consistent design system across the entire application. It integrates, at the same time, an analog instrument cluster and many other new features.

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FTDI multiplexers and drivers for macOS 26.x

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Multiplexer users (*) for macOS must install an FTDI driver to connect them to their device via USB. With macOS 26.x a new driver is essential version 1.6.0. It is compatible with Intel 64-bit and ARM processors, and macOS systems 11/12 and 15. Installation requires a little attention, because the macOS system 26 must allow its installation, the path is not easy to find, follow the guide… Read more …

NavimetriX update 1.9

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New features

•⁠ ⁠GEFS overall routing : Routing uses 30 weather scenarios of the GEFS model in addition to the control run. This makes it possible to visualize the reliability of the routings and the dispersion of wind and pressure along the route.. Resolution 0.5°, 30 forecast days.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Real-time rain radar : Five radar sources are available : Météo-France, DWD (Germany), DPC (Italy), MET Norway (Scandinavia) and NOAA (UNITED STATES). Each source includes the nowcast (nowcasting). The timeline allows you to view past observations and future forecasts.
•⁠ ⁠Automatic reading of routes : play/pause button to start automatic scrolling of routes
•⁠ ⁠⁠Interface PIXEL EXOCET : Pixel sur Mer interface support – EXOCET for NMEA data exchange 0183 with on-board instruments.

Improvements

•⁠ ⁠Central and side handles for area selection on the map.
•⁠ ⁠Built-in image viewer for weather maps on all platforms.
•⁠ ⁠Linux : reducing the size of the AppImage (deleting debug files).
•⁠ ⁠Removed land mask artifacts along coastlines.
•⁠ ⁠Interaction in weather graphics : changing the display time directly in the graph.

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iPadOS 26.2 and multi-window management.

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From iOS 11 until iPadOS 18.7.x you could use the “SplitView” function (¹) to view two apps running simultaneously on an iPad. It was particularly interesting in “landscape” mode for, in example, use Weather4D at the same time as consulting the User Manual and watching its videos, or even activate two different applications. Since version 26.x has arrived the multitasking mode (²), or multiwindow, macOS style, which consigns SplitView to oblivion. Latest update 26.2 further improves operation by correcting some minor flaws. Read more …

In-situ weather data to support forecasts in NavimetriX

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Weather and ocean data In-situ are observational data broadcast in real time, or quasi-real, from different sources : semaphores, ships at sea, fixed or drifting buoys, airports, and also specialized satellites. This data is available as open data to the general public and also for reuse by the economic sphere.. The new NavimetriX application allows you to display this data to complete the forecasts of models distributed in GRIB format. Read more …