Software Update Information Resource: What was added with release.

[ezfishn]

SO, the ethernet cable from the MK Ulterra should already be pre wired with the ethernet cable and I would need the 12" adapter to plug into the Bird?

This is a new BPS/Nitro rig.

That's correct as Robert mentioned above in #197. Congrats on the new rig

[sfw1960]

https://www.humminbird.com/productDe...eid=728&id=868

[Wayne P.]

HELIX 12 CHIRP SI GPS (Version 1.460)
Release Date: 07/05/2017
Description:

New Features

All GPS models can now add Humminbird Basemap version 1.051 (seperate update) to*their unit and this will be set as the default basemap.
With the addition of the Humminbird Basemap there will be new menu selections in the Chart Tab/Map Source
Added Text Size.* By default it is set to Small.* If you select Large, all text onthe map, including depth labels will have the larger font.* This feature only applies to the Humminbird Basemap
Added Symbol Size.* By default it is set to small.* If you select Large, all symbols on the map will have a larger font.* These symbols include marinas, buoys, channel markers and other navigation aids.* This feature only applies to the Humminbird Basemap.*
Added Night Mode.* When Night Mode is turned on, it will automatically change the color palette of the Basemap and it will change the backlight setting to 6.* This new menu is replacing the previous Background setting in the power menu.*

[Wayne P.]

HELIX 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2 (Version 1.460)
Release Date: 07/05/2017
Description:

New Features
• All GPS models can now add Humminbird Basemap version 1.051 (seperate update) to their unit and this will be set as the default basemap.
• With the addition of the Humminbird Basemap there will be new menu selections in the Chart Tab/Map Source
• Added Text Size. By default it is set to Small. If you select Large, all text onthe map, including depth labels will have the larger font. This feature only applies to the Humminbird Basemap
• Added Symbol Size. By default it is set to small. If you select Large, all symbols on the map will have a larger font. These symbols include marinas, buoys, channel markers and other navigation aids. This feature only applies to the Humminbird Basemap.
• Added Night Mode. When Night Mode is turned on, it will automatically change the color palette of the Basemap and it will change the backlight setting to 6. This new menu is replacing the previous Background setting in the power menu.

[sfw1960]

Same for the Helix 12 DI Gen 1 and Helix 12MSI G2N

[wllye]

Will there be a conflict with my lake MasterCard and the base map update

[sfw1960]

Nope read the FAQ.

It's just like being able to choose between Contour XD, LM, NAV, ACL or any other mapping - except this adds 10,000 more surveyed bodies of water you can lay down hi def over top with ACL if you wish or just switch to that mapping source if you want ---FREE.

[wllye]

The update just came out.. didn't think that question had been asked frequently

[sfw1960]

The update just came out.. didn't think that question had been asked frequently

https://www.humminbird.com/faqDetail.aspx?id=17466

https://www.humminbird.com/Category/...pingSoftware2/




Humminbird Basemap (Version 1.051) SoftwareNotes.pdf

[wllye]

Thank you

[sfw1960]

NP!

Just be warned if you update and add this map, the update will take 15-20 minutes (guessing) I did 3 control heads and didn't keep track .... but it takes a while.

[wllye]

What's the purpose of the 1.46 update to prepare the fishfinder for the hummingbird base map. Was there anything else in the 1.46 update

[Wayne P.]

What's the purpose of the 1.46 update to prepare the fishfinder for the hummingbird base map. Was there anything else in the 1.46 update

Software description in your account:

"All GPS models can now add Humminbird Basemap version 1.051 (seperate update) to*their unit and this will be set as the default basemap.
With the addition of the Humminbird Basemap there will be new menu selections in the Chart Tab/Map Source

Added Text Size.* By default it is set to Small.* If you select Large, all text onthe map, including depth labels will have the larger font.* This feature only applies to the Humminbird Basemap

Added Symbol Size.* By default it is set to small.* If you select Large, all symbols on the map will have a larger font.* These symbols include marinas, buoys, channel markers and other navigation aids.* This feature only applies to the Humminbird Basemap.*

Added Night Mode.* When Night Mode is turned on, it will automatically change the color palette of the Basemap and it will change the backlight setting to 6.* This new menu is replacing the previous Background setting in the power menu."*

[wllye]

Got it loaded thanks

[FirstSergeantUSAF]

Anyone update their Onix units to 3.040? Thoughts, any significant improvements?

[Wayne P.]

SOLIX Series (Version 3.0400)
Release Date: 07/21/2017
Description:
New Features
·**None
*Summary of issues that are addressed in 3.040:

*SONAR
·* Fixed a harsh 2D sonar sensitivity transition at 10 ft depths.

SYSTEM
·***Fixed several issues where the unit would fail to boot if various views/settings were changed.
·******** Fixed an issue where the unit would boot and occasionally the touchscreen would not function until the unit was rebooted again.

TOUCH
·**Fixed an issue where pressing and holding with two fingers or gesturing with two fingers would appear as a single figure touch to the unit. This would cause the cursor to appear instead of panning and/or maximizing/normalizing a pane in a view.

[Wayne P.]

ONIX (Version 3.040)
Release Date: 07/21/2017

Description:
SOFTWARE VERSION 3.000 OR LATER MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE 3.040 IS INSTALLED. IF A 3.040 INSTALLATION IS ATTEMPTED WITHOUT AT LEAST 3.000 INSTALLED FIRST, THE INSTALATION WILL FAIL (BUT WILL NOT DAMAGE THE UNIT).
New Features:* None
Summary of issues that were addressed in 3.040:

SONAR
• Fixed a harsh 2D sonar sensitivity transition at 10 ft depths.

SYSTEM
• Fixed several issues where the unit would fail to boot if various views/settings were changed.
• Fixed an issue where the unit would boot and occasionally the touchscreen would not function until the unit was rebooted again.

TOUCH
• Fixed an issue where pressing and holding with two fingers or gesturing with two fingers would appear as a single figure touch to the unit. This would cause the cursor to appear instead of panning and/or maximizing/normalizing a pane in a view.

[TroyBoy30]

if I'm reading this right, this is the exact issue I posted about.

Wayne do you read it the same?

Fixed a harsh 2D sonar sensitivity transition at 10 ft depths.

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....ight=Troyboy30



Hopefully we get the di issue fixed next and we'll be stylin

[Wayne P.]

if I'm reading this right, this is the exact issue I posted about.

Wayne do you read it the same?

Fixed a harsh 2D sonar sensitivity transition at 10 ft depths.

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....ight=Troyboy30

That is what it fixes.

[TroyBoy30]

nice to know i'm not crazy. maybe i can use max mode now. I'll test in the morning