EBL Reader — Release Notes

Filtering
NewFilter messages by PGN group (Navigation, Engine, Electrical, Environmental, AIS, etc.) using a single checkbox — with per-group PGN counts shown.
NewFilter messages by source address to isolate traffic from a specific device on the network.
NewTime range filtering — view only messages within a selected time window.
ImprovedPGN and source address filters unified into a single tree control with native checkboxes, replacing two separate panes.
FixedRapid PGN filter changes no longer cause crashes.
FixedFast-packet PGN filter now correctly handles hiding both reassembled messages and individual frames. View menu label updated to "Show…" for clarity.
Export
NewExport current filtered view back to a new .ebl file — useful for curating files for simulation. Filename defaults to <original>_modified.ebl to protect your source.
NewExport complete reassembled NMEA 2000 messages in Actisense N2K ASCII format (.txt), respecting all active filters.
NewExport decoded CSV with an options dialog: choose user units, GPS position columns, GPS source, and null data handling.
NewCAN Frame ASCII export format added.
NewMDT CSV export is now a separate option, shown only when MDT data is present in the file.
ImprovedRight-click decoded CSV export now shows the same options dialog as File > Export.
ImprovedGPS position columns in decoded CSV now use clean numeric values with headers "Latitude (Degrees)" / "Longitude (Degrees)" for Excel compatibility.
ImprovedEBL export performance significantly improved for large files.
ImprovedCSV export capped at 1,000,000 rows to stay within Excel's row limit.
FixedRight-click export no longer proceeds with an empty filename when the Save dialog is cancelled.
FixedMDT data CSV export errors resolved.
Display & decoding
NewASCII column added to array byte display, showing printable characters or standard control code names (NUL, SOH, DLE, etc.) alongside Hex and Decimal.
NewDecode support added for NMEA 2000 PGN 126208 (Complex Request/Command/Acknowledge).
NewSelect which timestamp source to use from alternatives found in the file.
NewUser units — view data in units different from N2K defaults, with a toolbar toggle to switch on/off.
NewSet a time offset via right-click context menu, affecting both the document view and any export.
ImprovedTimestamps now shown as seconds from start of file, to 1 ms resolution, with improved accuracy using internal EBL timestamps.
FixedLatitude/longitude display — now supports Degrees, Degrees/Minutes, and Degrees/Minutes/Seconds. Radians display also corrected.
FixedPGN 129540 (GNSS Satellites in View) field rendering corrected.
FixedNGT-1 rx/tx timestamp display issues fixed.
FixedColumn sizing in the main document pane corrected.
File handling
ImprovedMaximum supported file size increased to ~500 MB (64-bit version). Large and composite files load more efficiently with reduced memory use.
ImprovedProgress indicator added when loading files.
ImprovedSupport added for ESP32-generated file content.
FixedOpening a missing file from the Recent Files list now shows a clear error and removes the entry from the list.
FixedClosing a file or the application during a long file load no longer hangs — load can now be cancelled cleanly by closing the window.
FixedNMEA 0183 sentences and fields with missing database definitions now display correctly with their raw strings instead of causing a crash.
FixedNetwork drives now visible when running from the installer (Windows UAC restriction resolved). Note: installer no longer auto-launches the app — use the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
FixedPotential crash when saving a document if the underlying file operation failed.
UI & general
New"Open web browser" button added to toolbar for quick access to your default browser.
ImprovedHelp system is now HTML-based, accessible over network drives and available online as well as in-app.
FixedScaling issues on high-DPI screens and when dragging windows between monitors at different resolutions.
FixedCrash when resizing the view window near the end of a file after filter changes.
ImprovedNMEA 2000 database updated to version 3.003.