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Release notes

This section documents the changes, new features, and improvements introduced in each version of Xolmis. Release notes help users understand what has been added, modified, or planned for future updates.

v0.1.0 (2026-09-19)

Initial release of Xolmis.

New features

  • Database management

    • Creation and management of database files.
    • User management per database, allowing multi-user environments.

  • Implemented modules

    • Gazetteer – hierarchical catalog of toponyms.
    • Sampling plots – definition of sampling areas.
    • Institutions – management of affiliated organizations.
    • Researchers – registry of people involved in projects and observations.
    • Projects – with chronogram and budget control.
    • Permits – management of research authorizations.
    • Botanical taxa – registry of plant taxa.
    • Taxa – registry of bird taxa.
    • Methods – sampling methods and protocols.
    • Expeditions – organization of field trips.
    • Surveys – with mist net effort, weather log, and vegetation samples.
    • Sightings – bird observations.
    • Specimens – with sample preparations.
    • Bands – management of bird bands/rings.
    • Individuals – registry of birds with identifiers.
    • Captures – detailed capture records.
    • Feathers – feather sampling records.
    • Nests and eggs – breeding data.

  • Data entry tools

  • Data management

    • Quick and simple filters for records.
    • Column summaries with counts and averages.
    • Record verification system to track corrections or required actions.
    • Record history to monitor changes over time.
    • Deleted records stored in a "recycle bin", emptied manually or periodically.

  • Import and export

    • Export to common formats: CSV, JSON, MS Excel (XLSX), Open Document (ODS), and XML.
    • Import files with custom schemas.
    • Import and export geographical coordinates in KML/KMZ, GPX, GeoJSON, and CSV.
    • Import JSON files generated by Xolmis Mobile.
    • Import eBird Record Format CSV files.
    • Generate reports for printing and export to PDF.
    • Print data grids.

  • Media support

  • Geographical tools

    • Geographical coordinates converter in three WGS84 formats: decimal degrees, DMS, and UTM.
    • GeoAssist tool to help fill geographical coordinates.
    • Simple map to view coordinates within selected modules.

  • Band management

    • Semi-automated band stock control with transfer, balance of available bands, and transaction history.

  • Customization and maintenance

    • Settings dialog to customize appearance and behavior.
    • Maintenance tools to keep databases and the application running smoothly.
    • Added support for dark mode (experimental).

Enhancements

  • Updated Clements taxonomy to v2025, ensuring alignment with the latest ornithological classification.

Technical updates

  • Updated Lazarus to v4.8 (development environment).
  • Updated SQLite to v3.53.4 (database engine).