Tree Survey (OTISS) 3.80

version 3.80-TS

Release V3.80
+ A major improvement to the way we fill in the reference/tag number for the trees, groups and hedges.
+ While on-site, you can update the Site Description and the Survey Report using the 'Update Survey Info' menu option.
+ When re-surveying a tree, you can use the Record Work Done button to update any recommendations from the 'previous' survey.

version 3.76-TS

Release V3.76
+ A few minor enhancements and bug fixes.
Release V3.72
+ Update to new Google User Protection Policies for Android 14.
Release V3.71 features:
+ Hedges can now be plotted as lines, with a canopy/crown radius.
+ Added new survey fields for fungi, pests and diseases.
+ Added additional survey fields for Physiological and Structural Conditions.
+ The crown spread can now be recorded as 4 separate values for N/E/S/W.
+ Now supports CAVAT (2023) - see website for more details.

version 3.75-TS

Release V3.75
+ A few minor enhancements and bug fixes.
Release V3.72
+ Update to new Google User Protection Policies for Android 14.
Release V3.71 features:
+ Hedges can now be plotted as lines, with a canopy/crown radius.
+ Added new survey fields for fungi, pests and diseases.
+ Added additional survey fields for Physiological and Structural Conditions.
+ The crown spread can now be recorded as 4 separate values for N/E/S/W.
+ Now supports CAVAT (2023) - see website for more details.

version 3.72-TS

Release V3.72
+ Update to new Google User Protection Policies for Android 14.
Release V3.71 features:
+ Hedges can now be plotted as lines, with a canopy based on the recorded crown radius.
+ Added new survey fields for fungi, pests and diseases.
+ Added additional survey fields for Physiological and Structural Conditions.
+ The crown spread can now be recorded EITHER as a single average value OR the 4 separate values for N/E/S/W.
+ Now supports CAVAT (2023) - see website for more details.

version 3.71-TS

Release V3.71 features:
+ Hedges can now be plotted as lines, with a canopy based on the recorded crown radius.
+ Added new survey fields for fungi, pests and diseases.
+ Added additional survey fields for Physiological and Structural Conditions - as well as the existing Overall Condition field.
+ The crown spread can now be recorded EITHER as a single average value OR the 4 separate values for N/E/S/W.
+ Now supports CAVAT (2023) - see website for more details.

version 3.66-TS

Release V3.66
+ Just security and platform updates.
Release V3.65
+ For Work Surveys, the Settings page now includes a value to tailor which items are coloured red, e.g. all trees requiring work within 1 year, within 2 years, etc.
+ You can now import KML/KMZ files as site/topo plans and use them to carry out surveys.

version 3.44-TS

Tidy up survey app database and improve photo security.

version 3.43-TS

Tidy up app database and improve photo security.

version 3.08-TS

Release V3.08, UK Councils and Local Government can use OS Premium/Master Map.

version 3.07-TS

Release V3.07 fixes a performance issue with large surveys.

version 3.06-TS

Release V3.06 Minor map. fix.
Release V3.00 is a major update of all the map features.
+ Display icons with crown spread and curved shapes for groups.
+ When Add Tree/Group, you can immediately move or reshape it.
+ Site Boundaries are displayed and can be updated.
+ Improved download for offline maps and plans.

In addition for our premium users:
+ A complete map of UK & Ireland for use offline.
+ Measure tools to check distances and accurately plot trees.

version 3.02-TS

Release V3.02 fix Photo issue with with new secure storage.
Release V3.00 is a major update of all the map features.
+ Display icons with crown spread and curved shapes for groups.
+ When Add Tree/Group, you can immediately move or reshape it.
+ Site Boundaries are displayed and can be updated.
+ Improved download for offline maps and plans.

In addition for our premium users:
+ A complete map of UK & Ireland for use offline.
+ Measure tools to check distances and accurately plot trees.

version 2.86-TS

V2.86 Fix download of OpenStreetMap tiles.
With V2.80, there is a new 'Work' stage in the survey process.
A separate work team, estate staff or arboricultural contractors can carry out and record the work done - and can take photos to show the results.
The important thing about the 'Work' stage, is that none of the inspection details or recommendations
can be changed - only the Work Done checkbox and notes can be updated.

version 2.85-TS

V2.85 Minor change in line with Android security policies.
With V2.80, there is a new 'Work' stage in the survey process.
A separate work team, estate staff or arboricultural contractors can carry out and record the work done - and can take photos to show the results.
The important thing about the 'Work' stage, is that none of the inspection details or recommendations
can be changed - only the Work Done checkbox and notes can be updated.

version 2.82-TS

V2.82 Minor change in line with Android security policies.
With V2.80, there is a new 'Work' stage in the survey process.
A separate work team, estate staff or arboricultural contractors can carry out and record the work done - and can take photos to show the results.
The important thing about the 'Work' stage, is that none of the inspection details or recommendations
can be changed - only the Work Done checkbox and notes can be updated.

version 2.81-TS

V2.81 Minor change in line with Android security policies.
With V2.80, there is a new 'Work' stage in the survey process.
A separate work team, estate staff or arboricultural contractors can carry out and record the work done - and can take photos to show the results.
The important thing about the 'Work' stage, is that none of the inspection details or recommendations
can be changed - only the Work Done checkbox and notes can be updated.

version 2.80-TS

With V2.80, there is a new 'Work' stage in the survey process.
A separate work team, estate staff or arboricultural contractors can carry out and record the work done - and can take photos to show the results.
The important thing about the 'Work' stage, is that none of the inspection details or recommendations
can be changed - only the Work Done checkbox and notes can be updated.

version 2.74-TS

Release V2.74: Fix bug in Offline maps.

version 2.73-TS

Minor bug fix.

version 2.72-TS

V2.72 Improved 'Replicate Tree' feature to make it easier to copy and replicate trees.

version 2.71-TS

V2.71 Added support for using maps from an ArcGIS Map Server.

version 2.70-TS

V2.70 We have improved password privacy by allowing users to register and login via Google/Facebook/etc. As long as you use the same email address as used in Google/Facebook/etc, you can use OTISS fully and we never see (or store) your password.

On screen and in reports we now use the common species names e.g. 'Silver Birch'. But when searching for a species on the mobile apps, we have kept the familiar 'genus ordered' lists which groups species together for easier selection.

version 2.54-TS

Another small bugfix in Photos.

version 2.53-TS

Small bugfix on Multiple Species list.

version 2.52-TS

Release V2.52 is a minor fix to improve security for OpenStreetMap.

Release V2.50 comes with a new set of Tree Valuation surveys (CAVAT, TEMPO) - see website for more details.

We have also included a few fixes and enhancements requested by our users. Including the following: (a) You can now enter multiple species per group. (b) Record the work actually done on each recommendation - to preserve a complete survey and maintenance audit trail. (c) Photo Markup with straight or curved lines.

version 1.11.0[TS]

New on V1.11,The survey forms are now much more configurable. Use the Customise Survey buttons on the OTISS website to adapt the survey: picklists of common values make for quicker data input; hide fields you don't need to provide an uncluttered survey form; make some items mandatory so you don't forget them. The next 'Sync' operation on the Android app will bring the new survey form down to your mobile data collection device.,Now the Google Aerial map is also available on the OTISS website.

version 1.11.0[TS]