Steerable Curves, Snake Routing, and More Path Planning Control
This release brings significant improvements to how you plan and navigate your fields - with smoother curved guidance, a new routing pattern, route editing capabilities, and enhanced visibility into your path plan data.
New: Snake Routing Pattern
A new snake routing pattern is now available when creating routes. The snake pattern guides equipment through the field in a continuous back-and-forth motion skipping every second pass. Minimizing turns and reducing non-productive travel.
- Select the snake pattern from the route settings when creating or editing a route
Route Editing
You can now edit previously created routes, making it easy to refine and adjust your field operation plans without starting from scratch.
- Open any saved route and adjust its settings
- Generate and preview routes directly from the path plan view and share view
New Routing Options
We've added several new settings that give you finer control over how routes handle headlands.
- Prefer Headland Latching - Forces headland connections wherever possible, extending turns to latch onto exterior headlands
- Reversing on Headlands - Allow routes to include reversing maneuvers on headlands, only done when travelling forwards is > 50% of the headland length
Path Planning Analytics Charts
We've re-enabled path planning analytics charts, providing at-a-glance insights into your plan's performance - including area coverage, track distribution, and efficiency metrics. Use these charts to compare plans and make more informed decisions.
New Export: CNH ISOXML
A dedicated CNH ISOXML export option is now available, making it easier to generate guidance files compatible with CNH monitors. This export type joins the existing set of monitor-specific export options in Launch Pad.
Capacitated Vehicle Routing, Fresh Look, and German Language Support
Experimental support for routes that take machine capacity into account, upload custom elevation data with confidence, and enjoy a refreshed interface with German language support.
Capacitated Route Optimization
Plan optimized routes that take into account the machines capacity, as well as travel time to and from a staging area
Configurable Route Settings
A new route settings panel lets you fine-tune parameters before computing a route. Your preferences are now preserved between runs.
Enhanced Custom Elevation Data
Uploading Digital Elevation Models (DEM) is now more robust with improved validation, automatic retry logic, and a detailed slope breakdown chart.
Additional Enhancements
- Refreshed UI - Updated purple-accented theme, cleaner cards, and collapsible chart accordions.
- German Language - Full German localization including charts and in-app labels.
- Refill Workflow - Adjusting tank capacities and flow rates is now more intuitive.
- Edge Selection - Selecting field edges is now based on the actual drawn line for better accuracy.
Tablet Support and Improved Headland Costs
Tablet-friendly access, more reliable headland cost estimation, expanded API documentation, and sync fixes.
Tablet-Friendly Interface
Launch Pad now fully supports tablet-sized screens. Review plans on an iPad in the office or check boundaries on a tablet in the field.
Improved Headland Cost Estimation
When estimating how costly a headland traversal might be, the routing algorithm uses more accurate predictions of how far it must travel from one track to another, ultimately improving the end route.
Additional Enhancements
- Prefer Adjacent Connectors - Decreases the cost of adjacent turns, encouraging the routing algorithm to prefer adjacent connections even if they take longer than skipping
- Variable Optimization Times - Optimization step of routing now runs for a dynamic time, allowing more time in complex fields to find better solutions
Smarter Routes, Mobile Access, and Sustainability Metrics
Working time analysis, smoother headland connections, mobile support, GHG emissions reporting, and PTx Trimble AB line sync.
Working Time Analysis for Routes
See detailed working time breakdowns for every route. View estimated times in the path plan summary and compare routes side-by-side.
Redesigned Headland Connections
Improved headland-to-headland connectors, resulting in less overall angle change and smoother connections, even for large turning radii. Better lookahead in multi-headland traversals, resulting in significantly lower non-working time, with fewer intersections with boundary/obstacles.
Mobile Experience
Launch Pad is now accessible from your phone and tablet with a responsive layout, touch-friendly boundary tools, and key workflows available on the go.
Additional Enhancements
- GHG Emissions Reporting - CO2-equivalent emissions estimates are now included in path plan results.
- PTx Trimble AB Line Sync - AB lines and reference lines from PTx Trimble and John Deere now sync automatically.
- Slope Analysis - More accurate slope calculations from overhauled elevation data processing.
- Export Improvements - Improved file naming and miscellaneous export improvements.
- Live Progress Ticker - Replaces the static loading message while your path plan generates.
Smarter Routes, Better Coverage, and a Smoother Planning Experience
Improved route optimization, field coverage metrics, and John Deere AB line sync.
Improved Routes
Additional post-processing of routes can lead to shorter and more consistent routes. Improved headland drive-through option to connect tracks via a straight line if they are close enough and doesn't intersect the boundary.
Field Coverage Metrics
Coverage percentage is now displayed for each route, calculated automatically when routes are generated. Metrics carry through to your final plan review.
Headland Improvements
Headland connection in routes rebuilt from the ground up, improved detection of exterior headlands to traverse during routing.
Additional Enhancements
- John Deere AB Line Sync - AB lines from Operations Center now sync into Launch Pad automatically.
- Reset View Button - Re-center the map on your field with a single click.
- Equipment Management - Reorganized setup screen for faster profile editing.
- Shapefile Import - Files with minor geometry issues are now repaired automatically.
- Analyze Tool - Field analysis is now available to all users.
Introducing Route Creation and Operator-Guided Routes
We're excited to announce the launch of Route Creation and Operator-Guided Routes - a powerful new way to create, review, and share field operation routes with your team.
Developed with input from early access users, these features give you greater control over route creation and provide operators with clear, actionable guidance in the field.
Create Routes with a Clean, Focused Experience
The new Route Creation workspace helps you design field operation routes in a simple, intuitive environment.
When you create a route, you'll see only the essential information you need:
- The route trace is displayed by default
- Optional layers like start/end markers, directional arrows, and field start indicators remain hidden until you choose to display them
- The clean layout allows you to focus on creating routes, while keeping advanced tools easily accessible
Whether you're creating routes for yourself or for operators in the field, this experience makes route design straightforward and efficient.
Clear, Unified Route Summaries - Time & Distance Insights
We've introduced a consistent system for summarizing route details, giving you reliable insights on every route you create.
- Total time, working time, non-working time, and distance are calculated using a unified method
- Summaries help you evaluate routes before sharing them with operators
- Supports smarter planning and better operational decision-making
Familiar, Intuitive Route Playback
Reviewing your created routes is simple and familiar, with a playback experience modeled after popular mobile and fitness apps.
- Start playback with a single play button
- Use the playback slider for full control after the animation starts
- Hide the slider anytime for a clean view of the route
This makes it easy to visualize and refine your routes before they're shared with operators.
Quick Feedback on Created Routes
We've added a straightforward thumbs up / thumbs down feature so you can easily share your feedback on the routes you create.
- The feedback option appears after you interact with a route
- It refreshes with each change you make, allowing continuous input as you refine your route
- Your feedback helps guide ongoing improvements to route creation and execution
Operator-Guided Routes - Share Routes for Use in the Field
With Operator-Guided Routes, you can now share the routes you create directly to a mobile device - giving operators clear, real-time guidance during field operations.
- The operator's current location is displayed alongside the shared route
- Routes are presented in an easy-to-follow format, providing clear guidance in the cab or on the go
- Designed to support confident execution of planned routes in real-world conditions
This feature bridges the gap between route creation and field execution, making it easier to align team operations.
Build, Share, and Guide with Confidence
Route Creation and Operator-Guided Routes are now available to all users - providing an end-to-end workflow for creating, reviewing, and guiding field operations with clarity and control.
Whether you're designing routes in the office or guiding equipment in the field, these tools work together to streamline your operation and enhance team coordination.
New: Search by Location on Maps
Finding your fields just got easier. You can now search for a location directly within any map in Launch Pad - whether by entering a place name or precise GPS coordinates.
With this new search feature, you can:
- Search by town, city, or region name (e.g., "Red Deer, Alberta, Canada" or "Kern County, California")
- Enter latitude and longitude coordinates for pinpoint accuracy (e.g., 43.499062, -95.078740)
- Instantly zoom to your selected location on the map
This enhancement is perfect for users unfamiliar with local geography - helping you quickly navigate from a known location to your farm or fields, whether you're working at the regional, national, or global scale.
Exports
New Export Option: FendtONE ISOXML Support
We're pleased to introduce a dedicated FendtONE ISOXML export option, making it easier to export your path plan data to FendtONE monitors.
This export type is now available alongside other monitor-specific export options in the Verge platform. We've worked directly with AGCO's support team to validate this format - giving you confidence that your exported files will work reliably on FendtONE monitors.
Improved ISOXML Export for Raven Monitors - Smarter Boundary Handling
With this update, if you choose to export only an inner boundary (such as an exclusion zone) without selecting an exterior boundary, the system will now treat the inner boundary as the exterior boundary in the exported file.
This ensures the ISOXML export meets Raven's format requirements allowing your data to load correctly on Raven monitors, even when an exterior boundary isn't explicitly selected. This enhancement simplifies the export process and ensures better compatibility with Raven systems.
New in Launch Pad: Edit Saved Path Plans
Managing multiple path plan versions just got easier. Based on feedback from users around the world, we have introduced the ability to edit previously saved path plans, a major productivity boost for reseller and advisors who iterate often to fine-tune their plans.
With autosave creating more saved plans than ever, users needed a faster way to return to the ones that matter. Now, you can open any saved plan and pick up right where you left off - no need to start from scratch.
What's New
- Edit Path Plan – Launch a fresh editing session from any saved plan. The system recreates your previous results using reference lines - AB lines for straight tracks and seed curves for curved ones - ensuring you see exactly what you saved.
- Mark as Favourite – Flag important plans and filter them to the top of your list for faster access.
Behind the scenes, edit mode uses your saved reference lines to feed our guidance algorithm. This means you'll always return to your original plan even as our path planning tech continues to improve.
Partial Reference Line Selection with Smart Anchors
We've enhanced the contour path planning experience by giving you more control over the reference line. We introduced the ability to select a specific portion of a reference line helping you generate more accurate and desirable curves.
This new feature uses the same anchor-based interaction as boundary selection for curved tracks, making it intuitive and familiar.
What's New
- Partial Reference Line Selection – Choose only the segment you want to use for contour generation.
- Anchor-Based Interface – Drag anchors directly on the reference line to fine-tune your selection.
- Improved Curve Accuracy – Generate paths that better match your operational needs and terrain.
Star Path Plans for Easy Access
Users can now star important path plans to mark them for quick reference. Starring is a collaborative feature, meaning all organization members can see and update starred plans.
- Quick Access: Starred plans can be easily filtered on the plans page.
- Flexible Workflow: Starred plans are read-only when shared, ensuring clarity while collaborating.
Improved Filtering on the Plans Page
We've redesigned the filters panel for a better experience, especially on smaller screens. Filters are now on the left panel and can be collapsed to provide more space for viewing path plans.
Additional Enhancements
- Equipment Names now visible on path plan views.
- Extended Tracks available when using "Plan From" to create a new plan.
- Exports now include Interior Obstacle Headlands, improving compatibility with external systems.
Email Confirmation Required for Purchases
To ensure compliance with payment policies, we now require users to confirm their email before making a purchase. If your email isn't confirmed, you'll see a prompt to verify your email before proceeding with checkout.
This primarily affects:
- New users
- Users signing in via John Deere, CNH, or PTx Trimble integrations
Clearer Planning Credits Display
We've improved the visibility of your planning credits by adding an indicator under the Verge logo and a "Buy" label on the shopping cart icon.
Path Planning Enhancements
Updated Path Planning Inputs Layout: More intuitive organization of settings.
Self-Service Credit Purchases
Unlock more usage on your terms! We now support self-service credit purchases, so you can transact without needing to contact sales.
What's New
- Seamless Payments – Buy credits instantly via Stripe.
- Order History – View past purchases and track your usage.
New: Path Planning Session & Credit System
We're introducing a credit-based system to give users more flexibility in accessing path planning insights. Whether you're validating existing practices, optimizing operations, or exploring new scenarios, credits allow you to get value based on usage rather than execution.
What's New
- Plan with Ease – Evaluate multiple scenarios for any boundary or operation.
- Credit Indicator – Easily track available credits in the navigation bar and profile.
- Auto-Save – Never lose progress - plans are now automatically saved.
- Guided Next Steps – Stay on track with prompts guiding you through the next steps.
Improved File Upload and Processing
New Supported File Types
We now support a variety of file types for boundary uploads, including:
- KMZ files for boundary data
- Projected Shapefiles with valid PRJ files that include an EPSG code
- Case CN1 files
- PTx Trimble Ag Data
- John Deere Gen 4 files
- John Deere Gen 3 files
- Precision Planting 2020 files
Queued Status: Certain file types will now trigger a "Queued" status upon upload, allowing for further processing before they are made available for use in the system.
Simplified Plan Cards
Improved for Smaller Screens: Plan cards have been simplified for users with smaller screens (under 800px vertically), moving most information into the plan view for a cleaner experience.