Release Notes
Changelog
Every update, improvement, and fix to the maps.cy platform — most recent first.
- v1.4.22 May 2026New FeaturesImprovements
New Info Tools & Sidebar Layer Visibility Improvements
New Features- Enhanced Info Tool: Expanded feature identification capabilities with improved query support across multiple active layers
- Multi-Layer Info Results: Info tool now displays results grouped by layer, making it easier to identify overlapping features from different data sources
Improvements- Active Layers Visibility Indicators: Layers panel now clearly highlights which layers are currently visible at the current map zoom level, with dimmed styling applied to out-of-range layers
- Layer Visibility State Persistence: Active layer visibility toggles are preserved when switching between map panels or collapsing the sidebar
- v1.4.128 April 2026ImprovementsBug Fixes
Bug Fixes & Search Improvements
Improvements- Filterable Dropdown Lists: Cadastral and Registration Number search dropdowns now open as a scrollable, filterable panel
- Inline Parcel Not Found Message: When a cadastral search returns no results, the feedback is now shown as an inline warning inside the search panel instead of a native browser dialog
- Greek Translation: Added Greek translation for the Please zoom to a smaller area warning in extent-based search
Bug Fixes- Snap to Graphic Layer: Fixed snapping to drawn features not working during active drawing
- Attribute Table Open in New Tab: Fixed an issue where row selection in the pop-out attribute table did not enable the geometry assignment toolbar
- v1.426 April 2026New FeaturesImprovements
Draw Tool & Import Data Tool Enhancements
New Features- Freehand Drawing: Draw Points, Polylines, Polygons, and Circles directly on the map from the dedicated Draw sidebar
- Select & Edit: Click any drawn shape to select it, then move, resize, or rotate it using the interactive bounding-box handles
- Edit Multi: Select all drawn shapes simultaneously for collective move and rotate operations
- Copy Shape: Duplicate a selected shape with an automatic positional offset so the copy is immediately visible
- Split Geometry: Draw a cut line across a polygon or polyline to split it into two separate features
- Reshape: Redraw part of a polygon boundary to modify its outline without starting over
- Union: Merge two overlapping or adjacent geometries into a single feature
- Cut Out (Hole): Draw a polygon inside another polygon to punch a hole through it
- Delete Vertex: Click any individual vertex on a shape to remove it
- Undo / Redo: Full multi-step undo and redo stack for all drawing and editing actions (also via Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y)
- Delete Shape / Delete All: Remove a selected shape or clear all drawn features at once
- Snapping: Snap to vertices and edges of your own drawn features, with an optional snap-to-parcels layer toggle
- Feature List: All drawn features are listed in the sidebar with per-feature visibility toggle, zoom-to, and delete controls
- Show / Hide All Features: Global visibility toggle for all drawn features at once
- Attribute Table: Open a dedicated attribute table for drawn features, add/rename/delete columns, and edit cell values inline
- JSON Editor: View and edit the raw GeoJSON or ESRI JSON representation of all drawn features, with live map sync on Apply
- Download: Export drawn features as GeoJSON, ESRI JSON, CSV, KML, or Shapefile (.zip)
- Mobile Support: Draw sidebar is fully responsive, slides in from the left, supports the minimize button on small screens
Improvements- Excel (.xlsx / .xls) Support: Import spreadsheet files directly; the tool reads all columns and converts rows to features
- Files Without Geometry: CSV and Excel files that contain no spatial column are now accepted; rows are loaded as a non-spatial attribute table
- Assign Geometry from Attribute Table: For layers with no geometry, open the attribute table, select rows, choose a draw type, and draw the geometry on the map to assign it to the selected rows
- Row-Click Selects for Geometry Assignment: Clicking a table row visually highlights it and registers it as selected without needing to tick the checkbox
- Define Unrecognised Geometry Columns: When the tool cannot detect X/Y or WKT geometry columns, a dialog prompts you to identify the relevant columns and coordinate reference system
- Geometry Column Dialog: Supports X/Y column pair selection for point data and WKT column selection for any geometry type, with CRS picker
- Pop-out Attribute Table New Tab: Attribute tables can be opened in a separate browser tab; row selection in the new tab now correctly enables the geometry assignment toolbar
- v1.32 April 2026New FeaturesImprovements
Parcel Info Expansion, Search UI Refinements & New Import Widget
New Features- Import from URL or File: Add external layers from ArcGIS REST, ArcGIS Feature Services, ArcGIS WMS, GeoServer WMS, or local files
- Supported Formats: GeoJSON, KML, GPX, CSV, GeoPackage (.gpkg), Shapefile (.zip), and georeferenced image packages (.zip)
- Layer Management Tools: Manage imported layers with visibility controls, zoom to layer, rename, reorder, remove, and opacity adjustment
- Styling & Data Controls: Customize symbology and labels, and inspect imported data through the built-in attribute table
Improvements- Latitude & Longitude in Parcel Identify: Parcel results in the identify tool now include geographic coordinates for faster location reference
- Development Plan in Parcel Identify: Parcel identify results now show the related Development Plan information directly in the info panel
- Zipped Georeferenced Sheet/Plan Download: Georeferenced sheets/plans can now be downloaded as a ZIP package containing the georeferenced output files
- Search Tool UI Improvements: Refined search layout and interactions for a cleaner, faster parcel search workflow
- v1.21 March 2026New FeaturesImprovements
Georeferencing, Enhanced Print & Info Tool Improvements
New Features- On-the-Fly Georeferencing: Overlay cadastral sheet plans directly on the map with automatic georeferencing, supporting various cadastral scales
- Georeferencing Controls: Interactive overlay panel with opacity slider, visibility toggle, remove option, and click-to-zoom on plan name
- Enhanced Print Modal: Updated print/export dialog with improved layout and functionality
Improvements- Hover Highlighting: Hover over sidebar sections to highlight geometries on the map, and vice versa
- Georef Button in Info Panel: Georeference cadastral plans directly from the parcel information panel
- Planning Zone Details: Planning Zone names displayed alongside Planning Zone codes
- v1.116 February 2026New Features
Enhanced User Experience & Compliance
New Features- Multilingual Support: English and Greek language options for full interface localization
- Cookie Consent Management: GDPR-compliant cookie banner with opt-in analytics integration
- Additional Map Layers: EAC Network (Pylons, High-Tension Network System), Road Network (Main, Secondary, Other Roads, European Paths E4, Nature Trails), Water Bodies (Water Structures, Rivers, Salt Lakes, Hydrographic Network), Points of Interest (Mines & Quarries, Hospitals & Schools, Religious Sites, Power Stations, Airfields), Natura 2000 Sites
- v1.01 February 2026New FeaturesImprovements
Initial Release - Full Feature Set
New Features- Interactive Cadastral Map: Full-featured web mapping interface for Cyprus cadastral data
- Multiple Basemap Options: Department of Land and Surveys, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Esri Satellite Imagery
- Cadastral Overlays: Administrative boundaries, Planning zones, Development Plans, Parcel boundaries, Sporadic parcels, State Land, Sheets/Plans, Topographic Features, Contours, White Zones
- Advanced Search: Search parcels with Sheet/Plans, Registration Numbers, Parcel in extent, SBPI_ID_NO search
- Address & Location Search: Google Places integration with autocomplete suggestions
- Measurement Tools: Distance and area measurements with real-time calculations
- Feature Identification: Click-based feature information tool
- Property Information: Parcel fiscal information and DLS property details
- Map Export/Print: PDF, JPEG, and GeoTIFF export with customization options
- Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly interface with touch gesture support
Improvements- Intuitive topbar with quick access tools
- Collapsible sidebar panels for organized information
- Real-time search result highlighting
- Smooth animations and loading indicators
- Toast notifications for user feedback
- Cross-device testing (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Multiple browser compatibility
- WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance
- Performance optimization with lazy loading