Berbie has released another version of its route-planning application, TrailRunner. Still in pre-release state, TrailRunner 1.8.294 is a maintenance update that fixes a number of bugs found in earlier versions of the software.

TrailRunner is aimed at sports dealing with long-distance traveling. Runners, bikers, hikers, inline-skaters, or skiers can use the free software to determine how long, or how effective their workouts are, and what routes work best for them. Berbie's route planning app can also calculate a route for the desired distance, and export directions onto their iPod. This way users get a detailed orientation, while keeping the workout going.

Berbie introduced the ability to display collected workout data within the program with the release of TrailRunner 1.7. This matched the recordings with routes created by users. The same version release added integration with nikeplus.com, the online community for the Nike SportBand, and the Apple Nike+ iPod Sport Kit running devices.

Version 1.8.277 delivered an Export as TCX command, to export a list of routes, and a new toolbar item that made the export directly accessible (for user convenience). A newer beta has improved TrailRunner, so that the app can display recordings from current iPhone 3G and iPod touch models equipped with a GPS. A full list of the changes brought by the latest version of TrailRunner – 1.8.294 – can be viewed below.

- Fixed a potential crasher with two open windows closing one;
- Selection and drag of waypoints very close to each other was (almost) impossible;
- Topographic Maps Rheinland-Pfalz/Germany where broken. Also added the new TK25 and TK100 sources for that region;
- Fixed some localization problems (axium);
- The tool button toolTip localization was broken (macosxpc).

Mac users interested in downloading TrailRunner should note that the application is still in pre-release state, according to Berbie. Additionally, all beta releases of TrailRunner (including the one available today) will run for about three months, the company says.

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