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Checklist Editor (Checkset) software version 1.17.2
as of March 5, 2025
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Notes:
- This tool can be used to generate checklists for G1000 NXi and G2/3/5000 integrated flight deck systems.
- The file format for the checklist file is .gcl
- This file format is compatible with platforms that use GDU SW v20.x and later. Checklist files in .ace format will not work on new systems.
- For Garmin G300, G3X cockpit display systems, GPSMAP 695/696, aera 796/795 and GTN with software 5.13 or higher, please use the legacy checklist editor at Checklist Editor (Legacy)
- DISCLAIMER Operational approval may be required for the use of any electronic checklist developed for certified aircraft. Any checklist created with the checklist tool for certified aircraft may require additional operational airworthiness approval and cannot replace the official Flight manual and/or checklist required by the Type Certificate or Supplemental Type Certificate. Do not use an unapproved checklist during flight operations.
Change History
Changes made from version 1.17.1 to 1.17.2:
- Fix for CAS alerts sometimes being saved or loaded with incorrect leaf values from GCL file
Changes made from version 1.17.0 to 1.17.1:
- Hotfix for CAS alerts bug that would cause the selected blob/leaf of some multi-component alerts to change upon file save
Changes made from version 1.16.0 to 1.17.0:
- Enabled digital signing for GCL files, including the ability to sign for aircraft by organization as well as by system id,
- Added support for multi-factor authentication when logging in for digital signing,
- Added ability to recalculate CAS alert leaf masks to fix issues with leaf masks that were set to a problematic default value,
- Added the ability to link multiple copies of the same CAS alert to a single checklist as long as the leaf combination is unique,
- Updated alert leaf mask calculations to match what the system would expect,
- Fixed bug that would cause links with no target to sometimes be missed by the validator,
- Fixed bug that could cause digital signing dialog buttons to be unexpectedly disabled,
- Fixed bug that caused links to break when moving groups around in the filetree
Changes made from version 1.15.0 to 1.16.0:
- Updated Edit Alerts dialog to automatically read the checklist name into the filter box by default
- Added image size warning tooltip to the Advanced Properties button of an entry to make the warning more visible
- Updated alert leaf validation to allow the same leaf to be used in multiple checklists as long as the leaf combo is unique
- Updated legacy OS compatibility check for future app versions
- Fixed image validation bug that caused height and width calculations to be incorrect
- Added a toggle for OEM and Operator mode in the File menu, where operator mode hides some validation warnings that operators don't need
- Added support for sensed items through a GAME file import and a new Sensed entry type
- Updated validator limit for checklists per group to be a global limit of 1152 between all groups instead, and updated the global CAS link limit to 1024
Changes made from version 1.14.0 to 1.15.0:
- Added exit confirmation dialog upon app exit
- Added Clear Synoptics function to File menu
- Updated validation dialog to group errors by category
- Fixed CAS link validation bug
- Added support for new alert priority enum strings from GAME files
- Disabled auto update for legacy windows users
- Fixed 'Go To Next Checklist' checkbox bug where the setting would fail to save to GCL
Changes made from version 1.13.0 to 1.14.0:
- Added a legacy space encoding option to the File properties UI,
- Added ability to turn off 'Go To Next Checklist' button on a per-Group basis,
- Updated the 'Back to Previous Checklist' header display for branches to also show the current branch name,
- Added a validation check for number of global CAS links,
- Fixed bug with entry type changes persisting after closing a file and opening a new one.
Changes made from version 1.12.0 to 1.13.0:
- Added right click copy/paste functionality for Groups, Checklists, Entries and Branches
- Added ability to adjust font sizes and colors for Branch, Link, and Synoptic Link entry types
- Added more guidance on image sizes for various display sizes on image import
- Added a 'Right Justification' option for elements that support Center Justification
- Legacy synoptic pages (pre-a661) must now be imported
- Fixed an issue with branches not deleting correctly
Changes made from version 1.11.3 to 1.12.0:
- Improved tool side user interface for branches- they now display directly below the entry in a tree view
- Introduced a flag for 'Auto Reset CAS' operation
- Support for adding a link to A661 based synoptic pages and adjust the pane size
- Fixed text alignment and line spacing issues
- Fixed special character format issues by allowing user to toggle special character support off
- Added scroll bar to image import menu
Changes made from version 1.11.0 to 1.11.3:
- Fixed a crash that could occur if the original Challenge entry type was deleted or replaced
Changes made from version 1.10.1 to 1.11.0:
- CAS Linking Related Changes:
- Import multiple .game files or a single .arcade file to search for program specific CAS alerts.
- Support setup of a link between specific level of the CAS alert (Warning/Red, Caution/Amber, etc) and the associated checklist. (Needs GDUv31.10)
- Allow linking of two checklists to a CAS alert as long as they are linked to different levels of the alert message (Warning/Red, Caution/Amber, etc). (Needs GDUv31.10)
- Implement validation to limit the total group count to 8 when CAS link feature is enabled. The 9th tab is repurposed for CAS link display.
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- New Types of Branch Entries:
- Support creation of a branch entry with a single item. This can be used to implement a sub-procedure in the checklist. (Needs GDUv31.10)
- A multi branch item has a header with a checkbox. It is now possible to hide the header checkbox and associated text. (Needs GDUv31.10)
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- Misc Updates:
- Font size 20 is only supported on the NXi display. Added a UI tip and user guide note to cover this.
- Fixed handling of manual line breaks, consecutive spaces, and leading spaces on text entry types.
- Manual line breaks, consecutive spaces, and leading spaces are now correctly BLOCKED on Checkbox type entries.
- .ACE imports now correctly convert degree symbols.
- Improved documentation of JSON format.
Changes made from version 1.10.0 to 1.10.1:
- Fixed a bug that wasn't allowing line breaks in checklist entry text
Changes made from version 1.9.0 to 1.10.0:
- Added support for using .GAME files to guide CAS Alert selection
- Reworked user interface for linking CAS Alerts to checklists
- Changed maximum stop entry count from 4096 to 8192
- Added .JSON checklist support as a BETA feature for customer evaluation
Changes made from version 1.7.3 to 1.9.0:
- Added support for exporting to Display Software ver 30.00 format
- Added support for configuring linked CAS Alerts on checklists
- Re-enabled synoptic links
- Added support for the full set of glyphs available in entry text
- Added Tools > Character Map to assist entering glyphs
- Added support for tilde (~) and grave (`) characters in names and text values
- Moved Add Branch Condition button to below the entry type selector
- Changed indentation from 30px to 20px
- Corrected validation to restrict group and checklist names to 127
- Better reporting and logging for image import errors
- Added more details on image constraints to the User Guide
Changes made from version 1.7.2 to 1.7.3:
- Grave accent (`) now allowed in all text fields
- Added validation to restrict a checklist from having more than 200 entries
Changes made from version 1.7.1 to 1.7.2:
- Changed invalid file output from a warning message to invalid data that will cause a warning when loaded
- Changed maximum stop entry count from 2048 to 4096
- Added a warning displayed when the stop entry count exceeds 2048
- Added EULA
Changes made from version 1.7.0 to 1.7.1:
- Added display of stop and no-stop entry counts when the file is selected
- Added support for tilde (~) in checklist text
- Added validation to detect a file without groups and a group without checklists
- Fixed validation of stop and no-stop entry counts. It was reporting low when branch checklists were used.
- Fixed a bug where the Branched Checklists folder would sometimes open or close on its own
Installation Instructions
- Download and run the self-extracting executable file and follow the on-screen prompts to install the checklist editor.
- To use a checklist file with your GIFD, save the .gcl file to the root level of an SD card and insert it into the unit's card slot.
- For further instructions, consult the checklist editor application's Help menu.
System requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later operating system.