April 2012 Sprint Highlights

Some of the more interesting accomplishments from the April 2012 sprint:

• Fixed over 21 bugs
• Held a training course in Orem, Utah
• Completed MODFLOW SUB package to about 40%
• Added support for all file formats supported by Global Mapper
• Added dynamic online imagery via Global Mapper
• Identified the changes needed to support the SFR2 inputs used with UZF
• Switched next version number form 8.4 to 9.0
• Completed most of the work needed for PEST null space Monte Carlo support with RANDPAR
• Added the ISTCB2 option in the STR package
• Added a model checker for the SFR package
• Added an option to only save the groundwater data in the UZF package
• Added wells in the MT3D TOB package so it tracks (and we can plot) mass vs. time
• Added all array-based parameter types to the set of those that can use pilot points with PEST
• Made the gage folder in the MODFLOW solution start out collapsed by default
• Added the GMS version number to the main window title
• Renamed "Convergence Options" to "PEST ASP Package" to help identify what it is
• Switched to new round logos
• Made improvements to the pilot points, transient, and gage tutorials
• Continued improvements to the wiki

March 2012 Sprint Highlights

Some of the more interesting accomplishments from the March 2012 sprint:

• Posted GMS 8.3 beta
• Added two new videos to our YouTube channel on regional to local model conversion and contour options
• Fixed over 10 bugs
• Added a machine to help with nightly testing
• Added a few new testimonials
• Started on the PHT3D interface design
• Moved SFR outputs related to ISTCB2 to a separate CCF file so they don't get included in the flow budget.
• Fixed the Check For Updates command to warn if the maintenance has expired to avoid downloading an update that can't be used.
• PEST Null space Monte Carlo progress
• Came up with a fix for broken images when converting the wiki to OpenOffice
• Designed Global Mapper dynamic images
• Finished adding support for the MODFLOW Gage package
• Added a new Measure tool
• Added new Locate Selections and Zoom To Selections commands
• Simplified the MT3D Sink & Source Mixing Package dialog
• Enhanced the model checker and added tests for MT3D SSM, RCT and ADV packages.
• Held a training course in Mexico City
• Made several improvements to the Model Calibration tutorial
• Started splitting the Conceptual Model Approach tutorial into two
• Made exported shapefiles include a projection (.prj) file whenever the projection is not local