Change History

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MFD A7/A7xs software version 32.33

as of October 2, 2024

Changes made from version 32.20 to 32.33:

• Improved robustness of Garmin Navionics+ built-in map updates.
• Other bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 32.10 to 32.20:

• Fixed an issue that affected reliability of software updates for some network peripherals.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the Change button on the Tacho Assignment message banner from functioning properly.

Changes made from version 31.10 to 32.10:

• Improved visibility of areas and lines on the chart.
• Improved the appearance of notification banners used throughout the device.
• Added support for using heading direction from the Garmin Force trolling motor compass instead of the LiveScope transducer compass within LiveScope pages for barrel mount installations.
• Added support for boat builders to configure the Surf Steering Angle settings for each engine for the Volvo Water Sports feature.
• Added new configuration options for Water Sports IO node configurations.
• Added QR code to allow customers to easily download ActiveCaptain app.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent the GRID 20 from connecting wirelessly for some installations.
• Fixed an issue that could show the 'No Transducer Connected' message on power-up when connected to a GLS10.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the device to report an incorrect Unit ID to the ActiveCaptain App for registration to the user's Garmin account.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 30.10 to 31.10:

• Added support for sending and replying with custom messages via a connected inReach device.
• Integrated Fusion speed vs. volume settings into chartplotter Media page, to allow media volume to dynamically adjust based on the vessel's speed.
• Added support for showing the same title, description text and icon for the Volvo EVC alerts in the pop-up banner, in the Alert Menu and in the Alert Manager.
• Added a DPS signal indicator on the SCC bar to help the user better understand when the signal strength is good enough for the system to allow activation of DPS or Assisted docking.
• Added a new Smartmode layout containing a Joystick Driving widget that will be displayed on the screen whenever the user activates Joystick Driving.
• Added support for saving only the user data within a specified area boundary to a card.
• Updated the autopilot display with improved visuals and user experience.
• Corrected the initial sonar frequency after power-up to be the same as the last one used.
• Fixed an issue where the speed data overlay would not show in some cases on Panoptix and LiveScope pages.
• Improved visibility of radar overlay heading line.
• Corrected the calculation for the bearing digital data field.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the unit to reboot when saving the system profile to a card.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 29.20 to 30.10:

• Improved GN+ mapping presentation and drawing speed.
• Added data fields for the following NMEA 2000 PGNs: Battery State of Health (127506), Battery Case Temperature (127508), Linear Actuator Position (128780).
• Updated the current Penta Menu structure by adding more information regarding some supported functions, entries, or shortcuts to the Functions, Status, and Settings sections.
• Fixed an issue where the Media controls would control only one zone at a time on 3rd party stereos.
• Corrected text display of NMEA 2000 alerts.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 28.30 to 29.20:

• Added support for Volvo Water Sports page within combo pages and SmartModes.
• Added support for independently adjusting Map Orientation and Look Ahead settings for each Navigation Chart instance in a combo page.
• Added support for third-party input devices using a new NMEA 2000 virtual device when connected through an Empirbus Connect 50.
• Added support for filtering Apparent, True, and Ground Wind Speed and Direction graphs.
• Added support for adjusting the volume on all zones on all devices that have been added to a Group.
• Added support for the Media Page being included in a combo.
• Fixed an issue which prevented Depth Range Shading from drawing on top of a Quickdraw map in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue where OneHelm devices would not be visible on power up.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 28.10 to 28.30:

• Fixed support for 'All' zone for Fusion stereos which allows for volume control of all zones on a stereo at once.
• Fixed issue with remote power-on button not appearing for Fusion MS-WB670 and MS-BB100 stereos after they enter power saving mode.

Changes made from version 27.10 to 28.10:

• Updated graphical look and feel of analog gauges.
• Improved access to system settings button on new home page.
• Updated graphical look and feel of the media and Fusion function pages.
• Updated SurroundView configurations, calibrations, and additional user settings.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 26.20 to 27.10:

• Added support for quickly reviewing and modifying overlay toolbars.
• Added support for pan-tilt-zoom IP cameras and target tracking.
• Added support for controlling Power Pole shallow water anchors with overlay toolbar.
• Improved transfers of Android and iOS Activecaptain file transfers while app is minimized.
• Added ability to select Heave preferred source if multiple sensors are present.
• Added support for Volvo Exhaust and Aftertreatment mode.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 26.10 to 26.20:

• Fixed an issue with SideVu causing units to freeze after long periods of time.
• Fixed an issue with LiveScope Color Limit when used with Blue Palette.
• Fixed an issue with depth range shading.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 25.30 to 26.10:

• Added support for new home page and graphical style. This update includes many user interface improvements and easier navigation to pinned functions.
• Added support for new Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ cartography along with several chart presentation improvements and Auto Guidance+ technology.
• Added a Ghost Reject Auto setting to improve sonar performance and ghost image rejection for LiveScope under most conditions.
• Added LiveScope Color Limit control to reduce background noise.
• Added support for filtering sailing polar data.
• Hide course to steer during upwind routing when going upwind with laylines enabled.
• Added display of layline data fields without requiring laylines to be visible.
• Added support for vessel look-ahead on navigation, fishing, and weather charts.
• Added support for OneHelm top and bottom overlay bars.
• Added troubleshooting text to many warning/alarm banners.
• Fixed an issue where keel offset wouldn't save with Garmin Intelliducer.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 24.10 to 25.30:

• Added Beam Overlay feature to improve Panoptix display when multiple Panoptix transducers are connected.
• Added support for sailing polar tables along with new data fields and layline integration.
• Added customizable data field filtering options.
• Improved installation and verification process for OnDeck Hub by showing detected sensors, relays, and diagnostic data.
• Corrected missing option on single range radar for hiding AIS trails.
• Fixed a rare issue where the configured engine page layout was being reset after starting the engines.
• Fixed an issue where some EVC fuel information was not bridged to NMEA2000.
• Improved transmission of cross track error (XTE) on NMEA0183 when using a GoTo navigation.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 23.10 to 24.10:

• Improved presentation and review of ActiveCaptain Community POIs.
• Added support for momentary switches and a configuration page using standard NMEA2000 switch PGNs.
• Fix an issue where trip data was being reset on power off.
• Improved software updates from ActiveCaptain.
• Expanded allowable values for dynamic lake level.
• Re-organized and improved presentation of SD card popup page.
• Added ability to auto align vessel icon to heading or COG based on speed.
• Fixed an issue where headling line options weren't displaying on navigation chart.
• Improved heading line display on radar pages.
• Fixed an issue where depth range shading might not work from a map card.
• Updated magnetic variance models.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 22.10 to 23.10:

• Added message banner for easier route navigation with the Force Trolling Motor.
• Added additional LiveScope color palettes.
• Added language support for Korean and Polish.
• Added Compress Range, Reverse Range, and other LiveScope user interface improvements.
• Added support for the engine jack-plate position message for Bob's Jack Plate products connected via NMEA2000.
• Improved NMEA2000 device information page to show the device's calibration status on first page.
• Improved software updates from the ActiveCaptain app.
• Fixed transmit power slider values showing '4294' for all settings.
• Fixed text issues when using certain languages.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 21.00 to 22.10:

• Added heave PGN (127252) support on NMEA2000.
• Added new fish species supported by the SiriusXM Fish Mapping service.
• Improved startup speed of file transfers from mobile phones to chartplotters.
• Fixed a rare issue that could cause marking a waypoint to fail.
• Fixed an issue with sonar pinch-to-zoom after changing frequency.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 20.10 to 21.00:

• Added new Vivid Color Schemes for ClearVu and SideVu Sonar.
• Added support for AutoGuidance path sync from ActiveCaptain.
• Added support for GLS 10 Ghost Tree Rejection.
• Fixed an issue with unexpected video stream pausing.
• Fixed an issue with Wi-Fi passwords containing spaces.
• Fixed a rare issue where the SideVu range control would adjust brightness instead.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 20.00 to 20.10:

• Fixed an issue with OneHelm touch controls.

Changes made from version 19.10 to 20.00:

• Improved autopilot remote pairing.
• Added autopilot response to power boats.
• Added autopilot response adjustment for power boats.
• Made improvements to NMEA2000 tank support.
• Added support for duplicate names to waypoints, routes, and saved tracks.
• Added support for route turns that are not waypoints.
• Added new sonar selection prompt for certain Garmin transducers and any transducer without an ID.
• Added support for MARPA auto tracking.
• Prioritized traditional sonar source for water depth and temperature.

Changes made from version 19.00 to 19.10:

• Fixed support for NMEA 2000 devices that could send invalid product data.

Changes made from version 18.10 to 19.00:

• Waypoint VMG can be displayed while navigating using Go To.
• Add support for FLIR's MSX/CTV feature.
• Add support for Volvo cruise control.
• Improved sonar scroll speed controls.
• Improved autopilot controls for keyed devices on autopilot page.
• Improved shuffle and repeat controls for external media devices.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 17.10 to 18.10:

• Added support for Panoptix LiveScope perspective mode.
• Added support for selecting which displays should show smart notifications.
• Added support for SeaStar Optimus.
• Added support for Garmin Force Trolling Motor arrival mode.
• Added new Garmin Force Trolling Motor warnings.
• Added support for the FLIR M300 series of digital cameras.
• Added support for engine manifold air temperature display.
• Added sonar picture advance.
• Added support for synchronizing boundary user data items across MFDs.
• Updated default overlays.
• Improved GXM 54/SXM fish mapping.
• Improved ClearVu and SideVu image quality.
• Improved sonar scroll speed controls.
• Improved Auto Guidance performance when routing to a marina.
• Fixed Wi-Fi never fully configuring.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 16.00 to 17.10:

• Added support for High Resolution Relief Shading Chart type.
• Added support for NMEA2000 digital switching PGN.
• Added support for Fusion RA210.
• Added support for Airmar P19/P32/TM165HW & MotorGuide HD+ transducers.
• Added radar brightness to control the brightness of heading, range rings and VRM/EBL lines.
• Improved UI for future scanner features.
• Improved chart rendering performance.
• Improved security for Quatix 5 during ANT pairing.
• Improved compatibility with FLIR M324.
• Improved combo sizing to allow smaller windows for sonar functions.
• Improved display of filenames from SD cards using unicode characters.
• Improved SD card selection to make it easier to save multiple screenshots.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 15.10 to 16.00:

• Added support for storing Hull ID.
• Updated magnetic variance tables.
• Added support for Fusion RA670.
• Added support to update Autopilot Remote Control via MFD.
• Added a magnify zoom feature to Traditional, ClearVu and SideVu.
• Added fish icons to the traditional sonar view.
• Added support to control the new Garmin Force Trolling Motor from the MFD.
• Added support to toggle Federal Mineral Lease Blocks.
• Added GXM 54 fishing features.
• Added support to clone Volvo profile settings.
• Added Volvo Purge Mode support.
• Added Volvo Interactive Status Bar.
• Added OneHelm visibility on station by station basis.
• Fixed an issue where a chartplotter can reboot with a networked fusion head unit.
• Fixed an issue where Canadian weather could show U.S data.
• Enhanced support for SeaStar Maximus DCM.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 15.00 to 15.10:

• Fixed an issue where the autopilot bar could lose highlight when using a GRID.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 14.30 to 15.00:

• Added support for Raster Charts through ActiveCaptain download.
• Added support for High Resolution Relief Shading maps layer on Fishing Chart with supplemental map card.
• Improved boot startup times!
• VIRB 360 Camera enhancements for direct pairing without the need for app.
• Added support for FUSION-Link 2.0 Ethernet control for compatible Fusion radios including SRX400 and RA770.
• Added support for displaying Real and Virtual AIS Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs).
• Improved pairing security with inReach secure key exchange. Requires new inReach software.
• Added support for Airmar P75M/P95M transducers.
• Added workaround for FLIR M324 bug to allow control from the MFD.
• Improved GPS auto preferred sourcing to find GPS17x/GPS19x.
• Remember map zoom and panning states when returning to charts.
• Fixed a rare issue where the depth number wouldn't show until viewing a sonar page.
• Added EVC Maintenance Assistant, for supported engines.
• Added EVC Oil Level Features, for supported engines.
• Added EVC Driveline Information page, for supported engines.
• Added support for Seven Marine tank level.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version Bundle 2019.0129.0 to Bundle 2019.0221.0:

• Added new complimentary software file.

Changes made from version 14.20 to 14.30:

• Fixed an issue where the unit could fail to detect Airmar transducers.

Changes made from version 14.10 to 14.20:

• Fixed an issue with a mixed system banner incorrectly showing.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 12.20 to 14.10:

• Added support for pinch to zoom on Panoptix.
• Added support for GRID 20.
• Added support for GC 200.
• Added the ability to control the size of chart fonts and symbols.
• Updated the sonar scroll speed interface by adding more speed settings.
• Added support for US Coast Guard search patterns.
• Added support for sending engine data to Quatix 5's BoatData app.
• Added the ability to select the preferred media device from the main media page.
• Added the ability to use Dual Range radar in combos.
• Added support for inReach Mini.
• Added support for Garmin Marine AP Remote.
• Added support for Standard Mapping.
• Increased the number of supported MARPA targets.
• Increased the maximum boundary radius.
• Improved streaming of IP video cameras.
• Improved NMEA 2000 bandwidth usage.
• Improved handling of multiple sources of rudder angle.
• Fixed an issue where engine data might not be displayed.
• Fixed an issue where a GRID 10 could skip over items.
• Fixed an issue when reviewing information about a lake.
• Fixed an issue where a thruster warning banner would pop up.
• Fixed an issue where engine data was not matching between NMEA 2000 and J1939.
• Fixed an issue were a banner could popup inadvertently.
• Fixed an issue with AC Power over J1939 not displaying in some cases.
• Fixed an issue when using an AIRMAR DX900.
• Fixed a rare crash when reading from an SD card.
• Other improvements and bug fixes.

Changes made from version 12.10 to 12.20:

• Changes to support manufacturing.

Changes made from version 12.00 to 12.10:

• Fixed an issue with units not powering on when J1939 power is turned on for newly produced units.
• Fixed issue with XID detection for certain Airmar transducers.
• Various video bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 11.20 to 12.00:

• Added support for Panoptix LiveScope.
• Added support for viewing ActiveCaptain Community information.
• Added full 360-degree panning of VIRB 360 video on the chartplotter.
• Added support for GC100.
• Added support for Fusion RA770 including the Partybus feature.
• Added the ability to link Fusion stereos and GXM antennas for easier tuning and volume control.
• Added the Panoptix PS22 Auto Mode Detection.
• Added a dedicated Loran TD data field.
• Added the ability to view Leeway data received via NMEA 2000.
• Added the ability to view restricted areas and Marine Protected Areas via Chart Layers feature.
• Added the ability to display Navaid labels using a short or full name.
• Added the ability to create a waypoint using range & bearing.
• Added MotionScope on-screen control.
• Added the ability to view previously received Smart Notifications.
• Fixed intermittent issues with 2 Panoptix transducers on the network.
• Fixed rare crash when viewing map locations.
• Added support for Volvo Active Trim.
• Added support for Volvo Water Sport Control.
• Added support for additional AIS targets.
• Improved Quickdraw Contours to collect depth more reliably when multiple transducers are present but not all are tracking bottom.

Changes made from version 11.10 to 11.20:

• Fixed a rare issue on power up with multiple MFDs and the GRID10.
• Added support to calculate fuel economy using J1939 fuel rate data.
• Fixed a bridging issue between J1939 to NMEA2000 with engine and fuel instances.