Changelog

MissionPlot is constantly improved with a rate of about one major update per month. Urgent fixes or smaller updates may be provided in irregular intervals.

This changelog contains all changes from the first public release in March 2026 with version v1.5.1 (prior versions were only released to the 132nd Virtual Wing).

V1.7.3 (released 2026-05-24)

• Many improvements of DCS .miz import
• Fixed: DCS .miz import fails for Cold War Germany maps
• Fixed: Temporary files location not set correctly

V1.7.0 (released 2026-05-20)

• Added F-4E fuel calculation
• Refactored layers window including beginning of multi-package planning features and nested layers.
• Added Marianas map
• Added restricted mode, which is entered after the trial period expired.
• Added missing DCS modules in aircraft types list.
• Added generic NATO unit symbols. More detailed to be added later.
• Added textbox shape
• Added font-family and font-size settings for all shapes and waypoints.
• Added DCS course calculation.
• Added options setting to specify temporary files location.
• Added options setting to display airport names
• Added AGL altitude setting for waypoint altitudes.
• Added subfolder search for mbtiles and pmtiles map folders.
• Added update notes display
• Added CVN import from .miz files
• Fixed: Deleting and recreating flights leaves MissionPlot in a weird state that also cannot be reloaded.
• Fixed: ESC press should deselect
• Fixed: No zoom when ruler active
• Fixed: Options sometimes not saved
• Fixed: Disable set-elevation button when no elevation data present
• Fixed: When deleting a waypoint, the selection in the layers window becomes inconsistent.
• Fixed: Deletion of a waypoint sohuld not throw back to first waypoint and should not change zoom.
• Fixed: Aircraft selection sometimes gets lost when switching between flights with different types
• Fixed: Activity time to taken into account for tickmark calculations
• Fixed: Index-out-of-range exception thrown when defining capture leg for first waypoint
• Fixed: 'Open recent' feature works partially only
• Fixed: Atmospheric conditions should be set according to mission environment for WDP
• Several more minor fixes and improvements

V1.6.2 (released 2026-04-28)

• Merged OpenAIP with OpenStreetMap provider
• Added option setting to specify temporary files location
• Removed paid map providers (alternatives are being evaluated) for costs reasons

V1.6.1 (released 2026-04-21)

• Added the Afghanistan map
• Added the South Atlantic map
• Added input of coordinates in MGRS format
• Added export to Digital Kneeboard Simulator
• Added OpenAIP map provider
• Added key combo for 'Open recently opened mission'
• Added import of OpenAIP data
• Added option to select default color for airports, flights, AoRs and flights (more to come)
• Added import/export of .kml/.kmz files
• Added new shape for (compulsory) reporting points
• Added GRG to AORs
• Added DCS .miz file import
• Added ETA at waypoint on waypoint labels
• Added export for the M2000C INS
• Fixed: Terrain data files not sorted
• Fixed: Labels of reference points should be below the reference point
• Fixed: Speed of first waypoint should be 0
• Fixed: Fields for number of rings and spokes for bullseye items too small
• Fixed: Fuel planning for incomplete flights displayed
• Fixed: Size of map provider selector not fixed
• Fixed: Zoom on reference point labels not possible
• Fixed: Waypoint naming confusing
• Fixed: Error when deleting last waypoint of a flight
• Fixed: Display MBtiles file name instead of meta data name
• Fixed: Map provider selector hidden when affiliation string too long
• Fixed: Stores list not ordered

V1.5.1 (released 2026-03-31)

• TacTraq was renamed to MissionPlot
• Addition of the F-14A
• Addition of the M-2000C
• Added: Terrain data for Caucasus map
• Added: Terrain data for Persian Gulf map
• Added: Terrain data for Syria map
• Added: Dashed line shape for alternate legs
• Added: Lbs per NM indication and altitude and speeds for max endurance and max range on quick reference data window
• Added: Planning for empty external fuel tanks
• Added: Options setting for turn geometry
• Added: Check if TacTraq/MissionPlot is executed with elevated/administrator privileges. TacTraq/MissionPlot does not require administrator privileges and running it with those privileges can cause problems when it is ran without those privileges afterwards.
• Added: Optional maximum elevation calculation for circles and polygons
• Added: Open recent mission file option
• Added: Toolbar icon for adding a flight
• Added: Experimental DTC waypoints export for the F/A-18C
• Improved F-16 performance data
• Fixed: Export to MDC fails if flight planned without destination and/or alternate airports.
• Fixed: 90° angle of bank causes a crash
• Fixed: Reference points cannot be clicked and/or dragged
• Fixed: Waypoint elevation sometimes set incorrectly when inserting new waypoints
• Fixed: OpenStreetMap not working
• Fixed: Flightplan window does not scroll
• Fixed: Waypoints should only snap to airports/carriers/items if those are visible
• Fixed: Flight not selectable without waypoints
• Fixed: When the label of an item is clicked or the mousewheel is used on it, nothing happens
• Fixed: Activation not possible if device has been activated before (should be possible for the same account)