Bonii-Prep update v1.12

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Bonii-Prep v1.14 is now posted at <turnlink.net/rally>. As always Excel and LibreOffice versions that work with both Mac and Windows are free.

Version1.14 has two new features: links to Google maps for each location, and scanning for bad characters during the export. When a bad character is found, a popup appears showing where the character is, and providing options to change it to ^, no change, or cancel the export (allowing manual change in the input block).

A couple of user errors are now identified and corrected to keep the process moving as smoothly as possible. Popup notes, and the info sheet have been edited, hopefully for the better. The Routes sheet has simplified loading and sorting, and new clearing buttons. Lat/Long values in deg/min/sec now work properly. The visuals have been ‘smoothed”.

Finally, the sample locations and coding setup have been changed to show how the traditional use of icons and colors can be implemented to assign symbols to locations based on point values and modified for individual location factors such as timing constraints. This isn’t a new capability, just more explicit samples.

Thanks to all who have taken a look at Bonii-Prep since the last update (nearly 2000 downloads, many duplicate people I assume). Also thank you to all who have contacted me about using Bonii-Prep, especially the 10 riders who subsequently rode the Minnesota IBR (very satisfying).

I’m always happy to take questions or problems.
-Charles Turner
cpturner@turnlink.net
703-822-3167
Inver Grove Heights, MN