Release Beta 2.4.708

Ahoy, OpenCPN'ers...

OpenCPN Version 2.4 Beta Build 708 will soon be available for download from opencpn.org.

Monitor the opencpn.org Downloads page to find and download the latest Beta version.....

Source is available now on sourceforge git repo.

Changelog
203. Correct Dashboard Sunset time calculation.
204. Correct Route Extend logic
205. Correct AIS Toolbar icon update logic (FS#567)
206. Improve AIS Alert dialog font selection (FS#570)
207. Improve CMakeLists.txt for arch and distro type.
208. Improve NMEA error condition management(FS#555)
209. Correct Route/Track drawing logic
210. Documentation files update. Thanks to Thomas (cagney)
211. Correct for lost focus on Windows after clicking e.g AIS target list.
212. Correct for orphan AIS target in AIS target list (FS#552)
213. Correct location of "Overzoom" indicator (FS#572)
214. Implement persistence of S57 Query dialog size.
215. Correct screen refresh logic (FS#571)
216. Correct GPX Export file overwrite logic (FS#575)
217. Various Mac usability updates.
218. Update S52 symbology.
219. Implement Multi-leg measure tool
220. Implement PlugIn accessible chart database support.

Release Beta 2.4.708

Notes:

210. Lots of work on the Wiki. A snapshot of the current state was used to create the embedded help files. Please take a close look at the embedded help. Special thanks to Thomas (cagney).

219. By popular request....

220. This will allow a future chart updater PlugIn to work smoothly in the backgound.

Getting close now. I am working on a few last minute Flyspray items.
I really want to get this Release out in the next few days. There comes a time when it is done.....

Thanks
Dave

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