What’s new in 1.1.0

This version contains numerous component upgrades and bug fixes. Highlights include:

  • GDAL/OGR updated to 2.2.0 (see GDAL 2.2 changelog).
  • pgAdmin III replaced by pgAdmin 4 (code-signed).
  • QGIS updated to 2.18.10 which includes lots of new features and improvements (see QGIS 2.18 visual changelog), including:
    • Native support for XYZ tile layers;
    • Native support for reading Map and Feature Services published by ArcGIS Server in Esri REST format;
    • New styling panel.
  • New customization support (see For System Administrators):
    • QgsSettings support allowing to define global defaults and settings in a qgis_global_setting.ini file (future QGIS 3.0 feature, currently available only on QGIS 2.18 for Boundless Desktop);
    • init_scripts support for running customization scripts on QGIS launch.
  • Several improvements in Boundless Connect Plugin, including:
    • Search for basemaps from partners providers;
    • Use Mapbox Streets basemap in QGIS default project;
    • Search and install lessons for lessons plugin.
  • New Master Password Helper plugin (C++ core plugin).
  • New Support Tool plugin (core plugin) and createreport command line script (see How to ask for support page for instructions).
  • New Terrain Analysis plugin*
  • New Image Discovery plugin*
  • Several improvements to Web App Builder plugin*, including:
    • Updates WebSDK;
    • New WebSDK compiler service;
    • Enhanced support to advanced layer styling.
  • Several enhancements to PKI authentication method support.
  • New support for OAuth2 authentication method. (See OAuth2 Plugin)
  • Improved symbology integration with other products from Boundless ecosystem using Mapbox GL Style library.
  • New ‘Boundless Documentation’ URL link in Start menu and shortcuts on user’s desktop
  • “OpenGeo QGIS” logo replaced by the official QGIS 2.x logo

* - Available in Boundless QGIS Plugin repository (see Boundless plugins for QGIS).