Released on November 25, 2024, as a critical bug-fix update to the innovative 3.40 series, QGIS Bratislava v3.40.1 (x64) delivers essential stability enhancements and performance refinements, building on the Bratislava release’s groundbreaking features for geospatial professionals, educators, and enthusiasts worldwide.
Key Highlights
- Bug Fixes & Stability – Addresses crashes during map panning, project loading, and attribute browsing reported in 3.40.0; improved compatibility with GDAL 3.9.3 and Qt 5.15.13 for smoother operation on Windows 11.
- CMYK Export Support – Full CMYK color mode for print-ready maps and layouts, ensuring accurate color reproduction in professional publications.
- Digitizing Improvements – Enhanced vertex snapping, advanced editing tools, and real-time topology checks for precise vector data creation and modification.
- 3D View Enhancements – Vertical CRS respect in 3D maps with non-geographic 2D CRS; better camera controls and rendering for immersive terrain visualization.
- Labeling & Symbology Upgrades – New rule-based labeling with GEOS >= 3.10 support; refined expression engine for dynamic, data-driven styles.
- Networking & Data Handling – Optimized WMS/WMTS/WCS services with improved caching; enhanced IFC and point cloud imports for BIM workflows.
- Attribute Table Refinements – Faster querying, form-based editing, and export options with better handling of large datasets.
System Requirements
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB+ recommended)
- OpenGL 3.3 GPU with 2 GB+ VRAM
- 5 GB free disk space