V3.31 Released! Power, 3D textures

[Krein]

We are happy to announce the release of version 3.31 of TopoFusion PRO.

Download the latest demo version:

TopoFusion Pro v3.31 Free/Demo

Or, registered users refer to their registration email for download instructions.  If you've lost the download URL or your name/code, you can request it here:

http://topofusion.com/lostcode.php

[Krein]

TopoFusion now supports the Edge 705, including power enabled TCX files.  For more info on the power related features in TopoFusion, go to:

http://www.topofusion.com/power.php



This is pretty exciting stuff since mapping power output really hasn't been done before.  The Edge 705 is going to make some of this easier, but even the newest PowerTap hubs won't be supported with the 705, so the "attach PowerTap data" function should be quite useful for some time.

More power features are planned (peak power intervals, BikeScore, etc!).

[Krein]

Also new in v3.31, a new setting in 3D settings is available: Texture Detail.

Basically this increases the size of your current map view so that you have a higher resolution map painted on the 3D model.  This is especially useful when you zoom in on the model, or as you explore the terrain.

As you move the slider the texture will update itself.  Note that the tileset will change according to your tileset settings.  So you may get a higher resolution tileset than currently in 2D view.  This is a good thing, though if you want to keep your tileset and exact view, you can always leave the Texture setting at 1.0.

The only downside is a brief pause while generating a 3D view.  So you can go as high as you're willing to pay in terms of waiting.  Also note that the size of the map is limited by your video card's maximum texture size, so it may not get much more detailed beyond a certain point (depending on video hardware).

Overall, this is a major improvement in the quality of 3D views.  I've been having a blast looking through old GPS files and re-exploring areas in 3d mode.

High res 3d exports

Previous versions of TF could only export the current 3D view.  Now you can arbitrarily set the size of the export - up to 4096x4096 on most cards (8192x8192 on newer ones!).

Here is a (large) example of a high res export from the Wasatch Mountains.  This will appear in the next issue of BIKE magazine.  

Wasatch 5 day trip

The Landsat tiles are really great for large scale 3D views like this.  Google Earth has some great high res imagery, but you get a nasty "patchwork" effect when you try to look at too much terrain at one time.  Landsat is very consistent.

[Krein]

Other notable improvements/fixes:

3.31 – [3/19/08] (Full Release)

Improved accuracy of adding elevation to tracks (Climbing Analysis)
Added average and max power/HR/cadence to lap/interval analysis
Added “interpolate to 1 second” function to Power Analysis
Fixed bug adding elevation to tracks while in Landsat mode
Fixed problem reading and saving newer Magellan .LOG files
Fixed bogus profiles when deleting points from track
Save as... now defaults to directory of original file
Fixed syncing issues with climb/power/run/lap dialogs on save as/remove files
Fixed Lap Analysis stats for tracks that cross UTM zones
Fixed track shading for highlighted lap intervals
Added informative message when running in DEMO mode with reg. info entered
Added Texture to bottom of 3D model
Drastically improved loading time for TCX files
Fixed invisible waypoints using Add Waypoint Tool in UTM coordinate mode
Fixed playback interpolation in landsat tiles
Fixed problem with TCX/CRS exports in training center (zero HR)
Fixed correspondence issues with mouse over in profile

Full revision list here:

Revision History