# Announcements **URL:** https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/c/news/8.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [New GMT remote datasets](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/new-gmt-remote-datasets/4581)
**Author:** [@Esteban82](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/Esteban82)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/new-gmt-remote-datasets/4581 "2024-01-09T21:00:32Z")
We are pleased to announce a major addition of remote datasets including: Reliefs grids of other celestial bodies (Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Pluto) Mean Sea Surface Mean Dynamic Topography Distance to nearest shor… --- ## [GMT 6.5 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-5-released/4570)
**Author:** [@pwessel](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/pwessel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-5-released/4570 "2024-01-07T19:58:59Z")
The GMT team is pleased to announce the 6.5.0 release via GitHub Releases. Apart from numerous bug fixes, there are two new supplements gsfml (the Global Sea Floor and Magnetic Lineations) and windbarb (plot meteorology … --- ## [PyGMT v0.10.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-10-0-released/4223)
**Author:** [@weiji14](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/weiji14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-10-0-released/4223 "2023-09-11T14:34:44Z")
Announcing PyGMT v0.10.0, write non-ASCII characters and plot xarray.DataArray RGB images! The PyGMT team is kicking off September with version v0.10.0! First, the highlights :tada:: Support non-ASCII characters in Fi… --- ## [PyGMT v0.9.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-9-0-released/3830)
**Author:** [@maxrjones](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/maxrjones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-9-0-released/3830 "2023-04-07T21:39:02Z")
PyGMT v0.9.0 released Announcing PyGMT v0.9.0, including integration with contextily to plot nice XYZ tilemap backgrounds! The PyGMT team is super excited to bring you version v0.9.0! Here are the highlights :tada: Ad… --- ## [Paul Wessel's Greg Leptoukh and Ian McHarg Medal Lectures are NOW available on YouTube](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/paul-wessels-greg-leptoukh-and-ian-mcharg-medal-lectures-are-now-available-on-youtube/3628)
**Author:** [@Esteban82](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/Esteban82)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/paul-wessels-greg-leptoukh-and-ian-mcharg-medal-lectures-are-now-available-on-youtube/3628 "2023-01-23T20:49:06Z")
Paul Wessel’s Greg Leptoukh (AGU 2022) and Ian McHarg Medal (EGU 2020) Lectures, awarded in recognition of his significant contributions to Earth and space sciences, are now available on the GMT YouTube channel: Links: … --- ## [PyGMT v0.8.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-8-0-released/3577)
**Author:** [@yvonnefroehlich](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/yvonnefroehlich)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-8-0-released/3577 "2023-01-04T18:12:42Z")
PyGMT v0.8.0 released Announcing PyGMT v0.8.0, more GMT remote dataset loaders and cross-compatible with GMT 6.3/6.4! The PyGMT team is closing off the year with version v0.8.0! Here are the highlights :tada: : Added … --- ## [Paul Wessel selected for 2022 AGU Earth, Space Science Informatics Greg Leptoukh Lecture](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/paul-wessel-selected-for-2022-agu-earth-space-science-informatics-greg-leptoukh-lecture/3276)
**Author:** [@Esteban82](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/Esteban82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/paul-wessel-selected-for-2022-agu-earth-space-science-informatics-greg-leptoukh-lecture/3276 "2022-09-16T17:06:22Z")
Posted on September 8, 2022 by Marcie Grabowski. SOEST Earth Sciences professor Paul Wessel was announced as American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) 2022 Earth and Space Science Informatics Greg Leptoukh Lecture recipient. B… --- ## [Open Source Chapter of the Springer Handbook of Geographic Information](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/open-source-chapter-of-the-springer-handbook-of-geographic-information/3195)
**Author:** [@pwessel](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/pwessel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/open-source-chapter-of-the-springer-handbook-of-geographic-information/3195 "2022-08-09T19:14:02Z")
Since I was asked (4 years ago…) to write a few pages about GMT in this Springer handbook of Geographic Information they are making the chapter on Open Source GIS available for free during the month of August only. If i… --- ## [PyGMT v0.7.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-7-0-released/3085)
**Author:** [@seisman](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/seisman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-7-0-released/3085 "2022-07-04T01:06:31Z")
PyGMT v0.7.0 released Announcing PyGMT v0.7.0, with 3 new functions, new tutorials, and a short course! The PyGMT team is pleased to present version v0.7.0! Here are the highlights: Wrapped 3 GMT modules Added two new… --- ## [GMT 6.4.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-4-0-released/3032)
**Author:** [@pwessel](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/pwessel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-4-0-released/3032 "2022-06-20T17:05:46Z")
The GMT team is pleased to announce the 6.4.0 release via GitHub Releases. Apart from numerous bug fixes, there is a new module (gravprisms) in the potential supplement, some new options and new modifiers to existing mod… --- ## [EGU22 Crafting beautiful maps with PyGMT short course](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/egu22-crafting-beautiful-maps-with-pygmt-short-course/2947)
**Author:** [@weiji14](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/weiji14)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/egu22-crafting-beautiful-maps-with-pygmt-short-course/2947 "2022-06-02T13:14:17Z")
Hi everyone, we’re excited to showcase this short course for producing maps :world\_map: and doing geospatial data processing :globe\_with\_meridians: with PyGMT at EGU22! The short course is 1hr 30min long and includes … --- ## [GMT/GMTSAR short courses in July 2022](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-gmtsar-short-courses-in-july-2022/2727)
**Author:** [@Esteban82](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/Esteban82)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-gmtsar-short-courses-in-july-2022/2727 "2022-03-22T05:40:39Z")
In July there will be two online short courses: THE GENERIC MAPPING TOOLS (GMT) FOR GEODESY INSAR PROCESSING AND THEORY WITH GMTSAR Registration deadline: April 20 THE GENERIC MAPPING TOOLS (GMT) FOR GEODESY Th… --- ## [PyGMT v0.6.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-6-0-released/2697)
**Author:** [@weiji14](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/weiji14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-6-0-released/2697 "2022-03-15T01:00:57Z")
PyGMT v0.6.0 released Announcing PyGMT v0.6.0, 3 new functions and 14 inline examples! :clap: Round of applause for version v0.6.0 ! It’s taken longer :clock3: than usual, but the Pi-GMT team have really put a lot more … --- ## [GMT remote dataset upgrades](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-remote-dataset-upgrades/2627)
**Author:** [@maxrjones](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/maxrjones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-remote-dataset-upgrades/2627 "2022-02-14T21:22:39Z")
We are pleased to announce a significant upgrade to the remote datasets easily accessible from GMT via the “@” remote file prefix! Here are some highlights - Updated @earth\_relief, which now reflects the latest 2.3 SRT… --- ## [Happy Holidays to the whole GMT Family](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/happy-holidays-to-the-whole-gmt-family/2468)
**Author:** [@pwessel](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/pwessel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/happy-holidays-to-the-whole-gmt-family/2468 "2021-12-25T18:03:59Z")
It is Christmas Eve here in Hawaii and not a snowflake in sight. I would like to thank all the developers, collaborators, contributors and users of GMT a merry Christmas, Hannukah, Festivus, or whatever you wish to celeb… --- ## [GMT 6.3.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-3-0-released/2332)
**Author:** [@pwessel](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/pwessel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-3-0-released/2332 "2021-11-19T22:08:35Z")
The GMT team is pleased to announce the 6.3.0 release via GitHub Releases . Apart from numerous bug fixes, there is a new module (grdselect ), some new options and new modifiers to existing modules, and the ability to le… --- ## [PyGMT v0.5.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-5-0-released/2233)
**Author:** [@mgrund](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/mgrund)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-5-0-released/2233 "2021-10-30T09:32:51Z")
PyGMT v0.5.0 released Announcing PyGMT v0.5.0, covering 12 new PyGMT functions! The PyGMT team is pleased to present version v0.5.0, a jam-packed release made by 15 awesome open source :woman\_technologist: contributors!… --- ## [PyGMT v0.4.1 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-4-1-released/1972)
**Author:** [@mgrund](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/mgrund)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-4-1-released/1972 "2021-08-10T06:50:58Z")
PyGMT v0.4.1 released Announcing PyGMT v0.4.1, a patch release with a few new gallery examples! The PyGMT team is pleased to present version v0.4.1, a quick maintenance release with 4 new gallery examples and a couple o… --- ## [New Julia package: RemoteS.jl](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/new-julia-package-remotes-jl/2134)
**Author:** [@Joaquim](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/Joaquim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/new-julia-package-remotes-jl/2134 "2021-09-26T16:28:43Z")
Hi, I would like to announce the RemoteS.jl package to deal mainly with EOS satellite data. See examples in the Gallery to get the feeling of what this package can do Plot AQUA satellite tracks. Interpolate a MODIS … --- ## [GMT is on Instagram](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-is-on-instagram/2111)
**Author:** [@Esteban82](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/Esteban82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-is-on-instagram/2111 "2021-09-20T01:51:16Z")
The Generic Mapping Tools is now on instagram :tada:! Follow @genericmappingtools to see cool animations and figures made with GMT from GMT contributors and other users. Let us know if you want we post your work. --- ## [GMT 6.2.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-2-0-released/1757)
**Author:** [@pwessel](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/pwessel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-2-0-released/1757 "2021-08-31T23:43:33Z")
The GMT team is pleased to finally roll out the early summer 6.2.0 release via GitHub Releases. Apart from numerous bug fixes, there is a new module (gmtbinstats), many new options to existing modules, and introduction o… --- ## [PyGMT v0.4.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-4-0-released/1813)
**Author:** [@weiji14](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/weiji14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-4-0-released/1813 "2021-06-21T06:25:14Z")
Announcing PyGMT v0.4.0, covering 10 new PyGMT functions and methods! The PyGMT team is pleased to present version v0.4.0, a release with 6 new gallery examples, 2 new tutorials, an improved contributors guide, numerous… --- ## [GMT 6.2.0 pre-release](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-2-0-pre-release/1595)
**Author:** [@maxrjones](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/maxrjones)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-2-0-pre-release/1595 "2021-05-26T17:54:01Z")
The GMT team has posted the first release candidate for 6.2.0 through GitHub releases. Try it out to see the exciting new features that will be included in 6.2.0, including a new common option for wrapping periodic data … --- ## [PyGMT v0.3.1 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-3-1-released/1462)
**Author:** [@maxrjones](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/maxrjones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-3-1-released/1462 "2021-03-15T00:49:15Z")
PyGMT v0.3.1 released Announcing PyGMT v0.3.1, a patch release with multiple bug fixes and an improved gallery! The ever-growing PyGMT team now presents version v0.3.1, a release with 7 new gallery examples, an improved… --- ## [GMT is on twitter!](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-is-on-twitter/1461)
**Author:** [@maxrjones](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/maxrjones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-is-on-twitter/1461 "2021-03-14T19:43:03Z")
The Generic Mapping Tools is now on twitter :tada:! Follow @gmt\_dev for even more GMT-related content! Don’t worry, we’ll still post announcements here as well for anyone who doesn’t use twitter. --- ## [PyGMT v0.3.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-3-0-released/1347)
**Author:** [@weiji14](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/weiji14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-3-0-released/1347 "2021-02-15T23:14:01Z")
Announcing PyGMT v0.3.0, now with functions for making inset and subplot maps! The PyGMT team is thrilled to present version v0.3.0, a release that packs a great punch! Some of the highlights for this release include: … --- ## [GMT and macOS Big Sur](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-and-macos-big-sur/1031)
**Author:** [@pwessel](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/pwessel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-and-macos-big-sur/1031 "2020-11-18T01:04:24Z")
As Mac users know, Apple released its latest macOS version, Big Sur, today. Usually, when a new macOS is released there may be some initial problems that only UNIX users will notice, such as problems with your UNIX dist… --- ## [PyGMT v0.2.1 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-2-1-released/1038)
**Author:** [@weiji14](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/weiji14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-2-1-released/1038 "2020-11-14T20:53:55Z")
Announcing PyGMT v0.2.1, a patch release with more tutorials and gallery examples! The PyGMT team is delighted to present version v0.2.1, a release that refreshed quite a bit of our documentation! Cheers to @seisman for… --- ## [PyGMT v0.2.0 released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-2-0-released/879)
**Author:** [@weiji14](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/weiji14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/pygmt-v0-2-0-released/879 "2020-09-12T21:54:19Z")
Announcing PyGMT v0.2.0, now using GMT 6.1.1 or newer! The PyGMT team is excited to present version v0.2.0, our second minor release that is packed with new features from plotting beachball plots with meca to running cr… --- ## [GMT 6.1.1 has been released](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-1-1-has-been-released/839)
**Author:** [@pwessel](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/u/pwessel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/t/gmt-6-1-1-has-been-released/839 "2020-09-02T19:48:16Z")
The GMT Team is happy to announce the release of GMT 6.1.1! This release is entirely a bug-fixing release as no new features are added. It is thus a stable release and a recommended upgrade from 6.1.0. Numerous issues … [Previous page](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/c/news/8.md) [Next page](https://forum.generic-mapping-tools.org/c/news/8.md?page=2)