RoadSoft-GIS version 6.5 is now available.

This update includes an update to the Framework basemap, going from version 5a to version 6a. For existing users of RoadSoft-GIS 6.x that have collected their own data (road inventory, surface condition, traffic counts, guardrail, sign, and/or culvert), RoadSoft-GIS 6.5 will automatically migrate your data to the new version of the Framework basemap.

PLEASE NOTE: This update is *NOT* available via the Update Wizard. You must request a CD containing the RoadSoft update with your jurisdiction's Framework basemap.

If your jurisdiction already uses RoadSoft, you can send a request to roadsoft@mtu.edu to request your CD.

If your jurisdiction has never used RoadSoft, you can request a CD by faxing a request on your jurisdiction's letterhead to 906-487-3409.

If you have already requested the latest version, your CD should be on it's way to you today.

Below is a list of updates in the new version:

* MAIN PROGRAM (6.5.0)
- Migrated Referencing System to Framework Version 6
- Added the ability to assign the same curve to various surface types
* STRATEGY EVALUATION AND OPIMIZATION
- Redesigned the strategy and optimization interface
- Added the ability to build strategies and optimized strategies using multiple surface types
* ROAD MODULE (6.5.0)
- Added RestrictType and RestrictMemo to replace AllSeason checkbox.
* SIGN MODULE (6.5.0)
- Added Sign Work Order System
* CULVERT MODULE (6.5.0)
- Added Culvert Work Order System

A complete list of updates is available within RoadSoft by selecting Version History from the Help Menu.

Note: The 6.5 update is the release that was inadvertently labeled as 7.0 in the RoadSoft RoundUp.