Innovating with Client Feedback: What’s New in LogChief Lite v1.2

29 April 2025

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The latest LogChief Lite v1.2 release features user-driven enhancements designed to improve efficiency, usability, and on-site data capture.

At maxgeo, continuous innovation is at the heart of everything we do—driven by our clients’ needs and our commitment to delivering smarter, more efficient solutions. The latest release of LogChief Lite v1.2.0 is a direct reflection of that mission, bringing powerful new features that streamline data capture, improve usability, and enhance logging efficiency.

Built for the Field – Now in Light Mode

One of the most anticipated features in this release is the light mode theme. Users can now switch between dark and light modes, making it easier to use the app in various lighting conditions. The light mode is particularly beneficial for bright outdoor environments; on site logging, while the dark mode is optimized for low-light conditions, reducing eye strain.

showing logchief lite v1.2 feature that switches between light modes for data capture

From the Field to Feature: Client-Driven Enhancements

Many of the updates in LogChief Lite v1.2 came directly from user feedback submitted via our Feature Request Board (FRB)—a platform where clients can suggest and vote on the enhancements they value most. One standout example is keyboard shortcuts for templates, which greatly improve logging speed and usability. These shortcuts allow geologists to:

Create, log, save, and copy rows
Navigate across tabs and menus
Log efficiently without the need for a mouse—perfect for fieldwork

Other Key Client-Requested Features Include:

Ability to change Dataset, Hole, and Site ID
Export all logged data to Excel
Full-screen templates showing main primary keys for quicker navigation

Usernames now appear in Loaded_By and Modified_By columns to strengthen audit trails
Admin controls to deactivate or hide templates for streamlined workflows

logchief lite v1.2 admin control page on a alptop screen

These enhancements aren’t just additions—they are targeted improvements that increase the reliability and adaptability of LogChief Lite in real-world logging scenarios.

Real Feedback from Real Users

Client feedback has been overwhelmingly positive:

“A significant amount of progress has been made. It’s now good enough to use in a fast-paced environment.”

“I successfully logged 6 boreholes. LogChief Lite is much better than the previous version—we can move from LogChief 3.2 without any major issues.

“The ‘Export All’ option makes it so much easier to back up everything in one go. 5 stars from me.”

More Than Just Features – A Commitment to Innovation

While many of our updates come from the field, we’re also innovating behind the scenes. This release includes internal enhancements like improved client sample sheet workflows, making the application more intuitive and powerful for end users.

And let’s not forget one of LogChief Lite’s defining features—offline logging. As the only web application in the industry offering offline data logging, users can collect data without internet access and sync it seamlessly once reconnected. It installs easily via Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, making it accessible across all devices and user skill levels.

lohchief lite v1.2 can be used on devices even when you are offline

Leading the Way in Logging Technology

The release of LogChief Lite 1.2 is more than a version update—it’s a testament to how collaboration between users and developers can lead to smarter, more reliable solutions. Whether you’re logging in the field or managing workflows behind the scenes, LogChief Lite continues to set the benchmark for web-based geological data capture.