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Blast Alliance Release Notes

Stay up to date with the latest enhancements to Blastmap, BME’s powerful blast design software.

With each update, we’re improving your ability to plan, design, and analyse both surface and underground blasts, with greater precision and efficiency. Check out the latest features, optimisations, and improvements designed to take your blasting operations to the next level.

Release 3.127.11

Product: Blastmap

Bug Fix

  • Resolved an issue where AXXIS detonators were being allocated to empty decks. Detonators are now only assigned to decks that contain explosives.
Release Date: August 20, 2025

Release 2.1.04

Product: Blasting Guide

Overview

Version 2.1.04 introduces intelligent, location‑aware content and powerful sharing features that make the BME Blasting Guide an even more comprehensive on‑site companion. From real‑time safety guidance to an enhanced content‑management workflow, this update focuses on helping blasting teams work more safely, efficiently and collaboratively.

New and enhanced features:

Location-Based Weather

  • Integrated weather forecast for any blasting location worldwide.
  • Includes a 7-day outlook and hourly detail for the next 24 hours.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Tips

  • Context aware safety advice generated automatically for the user’s current weather conditions.
  • It covers general tips related to weather and will never give advice that could lead to damage or loss.

News Feed Implemented

  • Live industry news drawn from BME’s official RSS feed (bme.co.za).
  • Articles open in app with rich media support.

Product Highlights

  • Curated showcases describing the benefits, specifications and best practice use cases of key BME products.

Deep-Link Sharing Of App Pages

  • Share the love for blasting with others: One‑tap deep links for News, Product pages, Safety Focus, Rules of Thumb, Environmental Impact Guidelines, Rock Properties, Blast Design Calculator, Quick Calculations and Prediction Calculators.
  • Supports sharing via email, SMS, WhatsApp and other installed apps; recipients jump straight to the relevant section.

How to Update the App

The latest update is available for free on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). Just search for the BME Blasting Guide.

Release Date: July 31, 2025

Release 3.127.9

Product: Blastmap

New Features

  • Redesigned the XPLOLOG interface for a cleaner and more intuitive user experience.
  • Added support for pausing AXXIS log line allocation, with the option to resume later.
  • Stemming can now be assigned as a percentage of hole depth.
  • Added support for importing CSV files generated by Blast Logic.
Release Date: July 22, 2025

Release 3.126

Product: Blastmap

New Features

  • Implemented a front-end feature for obtaining quotes.
  • Introduced block merging functionality.

Performance Improvements

  • Optimized performance of user controls.
  • Enhanced search functionality.
  • Improved rendering of DXF surface map points.

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue affecting licensing in version 3.125.22.
  • Addressed a bug where planned information was not correctly converted to Blastmap holes.
  • Corrected the default layout display.
  • Fixed the Xplolog save button to prevent multiple presses.
  • Ensured accurate explosive calculations during imports.
  • Improved handling of base charge values to prevent null errors.
  • Fixed an issue where the 3D block outline was not always displaying correctly.
Release Date: April 19, 2025

Release 3.125

Product: Blastmap

Canvas Drawing Improvements

  • Enhanced Layer Report and Working Plan Rendering:
    • Uses DPI settings from User Preferences > Graphic Defaults.
    • Ensures sharper and more accurate visuals.
  • Text Quality Improvement:
    • Recommended minimum DPI: 150 for optimal clarity.
  • Trimmed Canvas on Fit Screen Reports:
    • Extra spaces in images are now automatically trimmed.
    • Maximizes drawing space for better presentation.
Release Date: March 12, 2025

Release 3.124

Product: Blastmap

Enhanced Screen Recording

  • Improved Recording Features:
    • Play Recording: Instantly review your recorded videos.
    • Open Folder Location: Quick access to saved recordings.
    • Attach to Email: Share recordings with a single click.
  • Recording Quality Control:
    • Adjustable quality settings in User Preferences.
    • Higher quality for crisp visuals or lower quality to reduce file size.
  • Bug Fixes: Minor fixes.
Release Date: March 4, 2025
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