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RANDOMMITE Release Notes --- February 20, 2011
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*** MAC ONLY Release *** (Windows version 1.5 coming soon!)
February 20, 2010
Notes for 1.5:
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Notes:
* Implemented the XML NODE field type for use in XML output. XML Nodes can contain fields and additional XML Nodes
* Implemented the NULL field type, which generates NULL, blank, or empty fields based on the selected output type
* Application size nearly cut in half for smaller downloads, *AND* data generation speeds increased!
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed app for "2011" date display changes (This is now fixed automatically for all subsequent years as well)
* The "Generate more samples" button now repositions correctly after the Record Layout screen has been re-sized
* Popup field information now shows correct field type description for Lottery, IP Address, and NULL field types on the Record Layout window
* File name entries can now exceed 32 characters in length
* An extra line is longer generated at the end of screen or file output, regardless of selected output type
Enhancements:
* "ADD FIELD" dialog window replaced with an "ADD FIELD" popup menu on the record layout screen
* The current file (if any) being written is displayed during the random data generation process
* LITERAL field entry has been increased from 128 to 256 characters
* DATE/TIME style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
* NAME style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
* ADDRESS style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
* (WIN) The "Generating..." screen now smoothly displays progress during random record generation. (Before, it could be very choppy on Windows 7 and Vista.
* XML Output is generated with optional XML Nodes
* Field Name length increased from 16 to 32 characters; can now have longer XML field and node names
NEW:
* Record Layout screen now displays in a VERTICAL format for XML Output; remains as HORIZONTAL for other output types
* Added buttons to move fields on the Record Layout screen up and down for XML Output definition
* Added an ATTRIBUTES entry area for XML field tags
* Implemented the XML NODE field type
* XML Nodes can repeat up to 9 times in a record, and be up to 5 node levels deep
* Fields belonging to a XML NODE are displayed indented and under the node that owns the field (or other node)
* XML NODE fields are colored dark greay on a record layout
* Field movement logic revised for XML NODES; a node can be moved up/down and indented left/right.
* Implemented the NULL field type
* NULL fields are formatted based on the selected output type
* NULL field displays sample results on Examples screen
* Online and embedded help documents updated for new field NULL and XML Field types, plus modifications for XML output changes
Maintenance:
* Updated help files to include 2011 in the Copyright notice found at bottom of help pages
* As requested from users and feedback: Background graphics removed from most application screens, except the Main screen for now
* A simple message is displayed after saving a favorite. Before, a dialog similar to an error message was displayed, causing confusion and making it appear that an error had occurred during the save.
* "Generate More Samples" button verbiage updated for XML verbiage when appropriate
* Only one sample XML display record (XML schema with sample data) is generated at a time
* Application now operates for a 15 day trial period (was 7 days previously)
February 20, 2010
Notes for 1.5:
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Notes:
* Implemented the XML NODE field type for use in XML output. XML Nodes can contain fields and additional XML Nodes
* Implemented the NULL field type, which generates NULL, blank, or empty fields based on the selected output type
* Application size nearly cut in half for smaller downloads, *AND* data generation speeds increased!
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed app for "2011" date display changes (This is now fixed automatically for all subsequent years as well)
* The "Generate more samples" button now repositions correctly after the Record Layout screen has been re-sized
* Popup field information now shows correct field type description for Lottery, IP Address, and NULL field types on the Record Layout window
* File name entries can now exceed 32 characters in length
* An extra line is longer generated at the end of screen or file output, regardless of selected output type
Enhancements:
* "ADD FIELD" dialog window replaced with an "ADD FIELD" popup menu on the record layout screen
* The current file (if any) being written is displayed during the random data generation process
* LITERAL field entry has been increased from 128 to 256 characters
* DATE/TIME style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
* NAME style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
* ADDRESS style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
* (WIN) The "Generating..." screen now smoothly displays progress during random record generation. (Before, it could be very choppy on Windows 7 and Vista.
* XML Output is generated with optional XML Nodes
* Field Name length increased from 16 to 32 characters; can now have longer XML field and node names
NEW:
* Record Layout screen now displays in a VERTICAL format for XML Output; remains as HORIZONTAL for other output types
* Added buttons to move fields on the Record Layout screen up and down for XML Output definition
* Added an ATTRIBUTES entry area for XML field tags
* Implemented the XML NODE field type
* XML Nodes can repeat up to 9 times in a record, and be up to 5 node levels deep
* Fields belonging to a XML NODE are displayed indented and under the node that owns the field (or other node)
* XML NODE fields are colored dark greay on a record layout
* Field movement logic revised for XML NODES; a node can be moved up/down and indented left/right.
* Implemented the NULL field type
* NULL fields are formatted based on the selected output type
* NULL field displays sample results on Examples screen
* Online and embedded help documents updated for new field NULL and XML Field types, plus modifications for XML output changes
Maintenance:
* Updated help files to include 2011 in the Copyright notice found at bottom of help pages
* As requested from users and feedback: Background graphics removed from most application screens, except the Main screen for now
* A simple message is displayed after saving a favorite. Before, a dialog similar to an error message was displayed, causing confusion and making it appear that an error had occurred during the save.
* "Generate More Samples" button verbiage updated for XML verbiage when appropriate
* Only one sample XML display record (XML schema with sample data) is generated at a time
* Application now operates for a 15 day trial period (was 7 days previously)
December 23, 2010
Notes for 1.2.1:
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BUG Fixes:
* Alphanumeric formatting panel now appears for the IP Address field type during field definition
* Removed the display of "x of x" text (again!) that sometimes appears when starting an application release download
NEW:
* Added help system page for the new IP Address field type
* Added help system page for the new Lottery field type
* Added Application Preferences to the help system
Maintenance:
* Updated the help system for the additional hexadecimal formatting option on the computer field type
Notes for 1.2.1:
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BUG Fixes:
* Alphanumeric formatting panel now appears for the IP Address field type during field definition
* Removed the display of "x of x" text (again!) that sometimes appears when starting an application release download
NEW:
* Added help system page for the new IP Address field type
* Added help system page for the new Lottery field type
* Added Application Preferences to the help system
Maintenance:
* Updated the help system for the additional hexadecimal formatting option on the computer field type
December 20, 2010
Notes for 1.2:
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Notes:
* Implemented the IP ADDRESS field type. It uses user-defined range entries and a decimal/hexadecimal formatting option
to generate IPV4 IP Addresses.
* Implemented the LOTTERY field type. It can generated number sequences compatible with state-sponsored lotteries, including the use of optional power/mega balls.
Bug Fixes:
* Can no longer enter a negative value to indicate number of rows to write per COMMIT statement with SQL INSERT output
* Removed the display of "x of x" text that sometimes appeared when starting to download an application release upgrade
* Fixed display of previously created background graphics used for the new LOTTERY and IP ADDRESS field types
Maintenance:
* Replaced all references to deprecated controls (from the Integrated Development Environment [IDE])
Enhancements:
* Added HEX Chars (0xcFFFF) formatting option to the Computer data field's Hexadecimal output.
NEW:
* Implemented the IP ADDRESS field type
* IP ADDRESS fields are formatted in decimal (255.255.255.255) or hexadecmal (FF:FF:FF:FF)
* IP ADDRESS field displays sample results on Examples screen
* IP ADDRESS ranges are defined via user-defined range entries for each address byte
* Implemented the LOTTERY field type
* LOTTERY fields are formatted via sub-type (Lotto, Power/Mega Ball, or Simple Picks)
* LOTTERY field displays sample results on Examples screen
* LOTTERY user-defined options include: numbers/balls drawn, number separation character, and selection ranges
Notes for 1.2:
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Notes:
* Implemented the IP ADDRESS field type. It uses user-defined range entries and a decimal/hexadecimal formatting option
to generate IPV4 IP Addresses.
* Implemented the LOTTERY field type. It can generated number sequences compatible with state-sponsored lotteries, including the use of optional power/mega balls.
Bug Fixes:
* Can no longer enter a negative value to indicate number of rows to write per COMMIT statement with SQL INSERT output
* Removed the display of "x of x" text that sometimes appeared when starting to download an application release upgrade
* Fixed display of previously created background graphics used for the new LOTTERY and IP ADDRESS field types
Maintenance:
* Replaced all references to deprecated controls (from the Integrated Development Environment [IDE])
Enhancements:
* Added HEX Chars (0xcFFFF) formatting option to the Computer data field's Hexadecimal output.
NEW:
* Implemented the IP ADDRESS field type
* IP ADDRESS fields are formatted in decimal (255.255.255.255) or hexadecmal (FF:FF:FF:FF)
* IP ADDRESS field displays sample results on Examples screen
* IP ADDRESS ranges are defined via user-defined range entries for each address byte
* Implemented the LOTTERY field type
* LOTTERY fields are formatted via sub-type (Lotto, Power/Mega Ball, or Simple Picks)
* LOTTERY field displays sample results on Examples screen
* LOTTERY user-defined options include: numbers/balls drawn, number separation character, and selection ranges
December 5, 2010
Notes for 1.1.4:
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BUG Fixes:
* (MAC) Preferences no longer end up corrupted when purchasing and printing a license key via the eSellerate embedded web store
Enhancements:
* Sample records can now be regenerated on the Record Layout window via a "Generate More Samples" button
NEW:
* Added a user preference for Sample Records to Generate in the app's preferences dialog
* The number of sample records generated on Record Layout window is now based on a user-defined preference
* The number of sample records generated on Review & Quantity window is now based on a user-defined preference
Notes for 1.1.4:
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BUG Fixes:
* (MAC) Preferences no longer end up corrupted when purchasing and printing a license key via the eSellerate embedded web store
Enhancements:
* Sample records can now be regenerated on the Record Layout window via a "Generate More Samples" button
NEW:
* Added a user preference for Sample Records to Generate in the app's preferences dialog
* The number of sample records generated on Record Layout window is now based on a user-defined preference
* The number of sample records generated on Review & Quantity window is now based on a user-defined preference
November 27, 2010
Notes for 1.1.3:
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BUG Fixes:
* Added the shadow missing from graphics on Record Layout window's "insert" toolbar button
* (WIN) List of favorites once again displays on the Maintain Favorites window
* (WIN) List of history items once again displays on the More History window
NEW:
* An Option is now available to play the system beep sound upon completion of data generations
WINDOWS Version NOTE:
The Windows version of 1.1.3 also includes items implemented in version 1.1.2 for the Mac.
Notes for 1.1.3:
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BUG Fixes:
* Added the shadow missing from graphics on Record Layout window's "insert" toolbar button
* (WIN) List of favorites once again displays on the Maintain Favorites window
* (WIN) List of history items once again displays on the More History window
NEW:
* An Option is now available to play the system beep sound upon completion of data generations
WINDOWS Version NOTE:
The Windows version of 1.1.3 also includes items implemented in version 1.1.2 for the Mac.
*** MAC ONLY Release ***
November 8, 2010
Notes for 1.1.2:
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Enhancements:
* Added a "DEFAULTS" tab to the user preferences window
NEW:
* The elapsed generation time is now displayed on the Summary screen
* Output Setting can be set to a default for New Criteria (File + Screen, or Screen Only output) in User Preferences
* Output Quantity can be set to a default amount in User Preferences
November 8, 2010
Notes for 1.1.2:
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Enhancements:
* Added a "DEFAULTS" tab to the user preferences window
NEW:
* The elapsed generation time is now displayed on the Summary screen
* Output Setting can be set to a default for New Criteria (File + Screen, or Screen Only output) in User Preferences
* Output Quantity can be set to a default amount in User Preferences
October 15, 2010
Notes for 1.1.1:
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Bug Fixes:
* Address style tag now works as intended
* Fixed a CSV example bug; the displayed example on the CSV Output Tab incorrectly placed quotes around numbers. This issue only affected the displayed example -- actual data was generated correctly.
Notes for 1.1.1:
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Bug Fixes:
* Address style tag
* Fixed a CSV example bug; the displayed example on the CSV Output Tab incorrectly placed quotes around numbers. This issue only affected the displayed example -- actual data was generated correctly.
October 13, 2010
Notes for 1.1:
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Notes:
* Implemented the ADDRESS field type. It uses a user-definable style string with 19 different address style tags to control the format of generated results.
Bug Fixes:
* Section separators are once again stationary on the Output Type screen's CSV Tab
* XML Entity References check box now repositions properly after the screen has been resized
* The group box containing field parameter settings is now correctly repositioned after a screen re-size
* (WIN) Generation progress bar no longer has a vertical line drawn through the right side
* (WIN) Fixed display issues with resizable screens, where the background graphics did not paint correctly on Windows
* (WIN) Enlarged font size used for sample output text on Windows
* (WIN) A long delay no longer occurs between the end of generating data and when the summary screen is shown
* (WIN) Application window repaints itself after moved offscreen and back
* (WIN) Backspace and delete key actions now work as expected in the various file name fields
* Fixed an issue that caused an application crash after a specific sequence of events on the record layout screen
* Updated several areas in the built-in and online application help
Enhancements:
* Implemented Case formatting for alphanumeric fields; alphanumeric output can be set to UPPER, lower, or Any case
* Added three new built-in value lists: usa state abbrev., dinosaur names, and scientific dinosaur names
NEW:
* Implemented the ADDRESS field type
* ADDRESS fields are formatted via a user-defined style string with 19 available date/time tags
* ADDRESS field displays sample results on Examples screen
* Added ADDRESS field type to help documents
Notes for 1.1:
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Notes:
* Implemented the ADDRESS field type. It uses a user-definable style string with 19 different address style tags to control the format of generated results.
Bug Fixes:
* Section separators are once again stationary on the Output Type screen's CSV Tab
* XML Entity References check box now repositions properly after the screen has been resized
* The group box containing field parameter settings is now correctly repositioned after a screen re-size
* (WIN) Generation progress bar no longer has a vertical line drawn through the right side
* (WIN) Fixed display issues with resizable screens, where the background graphics did not paint correctly on Windows
* (WIN) Enlarged font size used for sample output text on Windows
* (WIN) A long delay no longer occurs between the end of generating data and when the summary screen is shown
* (WIN) Application window repaints itself after moved offscreen and back
* (WIN) Backspace and delete key actions now work as expected in the various file name fields
* Fixed an issue that caused an application crash after a specific sequence of events on the record layout screen
* Updated several areas in the built-in and online application help
Enhancements:
* Implemented Case formatting for alphanumeric fields; alphanumeric output can be set to UPPER, lower, or Any case
* Added three new built-in value lists: usa state abbrev., dinosaur names, and scientific dinosaur names
NEW:
* Implemented the ADDRESS field type
* ADDRESS fields are formatted via a user-defined style string with 19 available date/time tags
* ADDRESS field displays sample results on Examples screen
* Added ADDRESS field type to help documents
October 8, 2010 (MAC Only Release)
Notes for 1.0.1:
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Bug Fixes:
* (Mac) App no longer crashes at start-up on Mac OS X Leopard; Apple Help system wasn't properly initialized on 10.5
Notes for 1.0.1:
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Bug Fixes:
* (Mac) App no longer crashes at start-up on Mac OS X Leopard; Apple Help system wasn't properly initialized on 10.5
*** INITIAL PUBLIC RELEASE - RANDOMMITE 1.0 ***
October 6, 2010
Notes for 1.0:
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Notes:
* INITIAL PUBLIC RELEASE
October 6, 2010
Notes for 1.0:
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Notes:
* INITIAL PUBLIC RELEASE
*** FINAL CANDIDATE RELEASE FOR VERSION 1.0 ***
October 5, 2010
Notes for FC 0.9:
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Notes:
* FINAL CANDIDATE RELEASE
Bug Fixes:
* None
NEW:
* Completed remainder of Application Help Documents for the initial product release
* "BETA RELEASE" labels added to Splash Page and About Box; they appear for non-public release builds
* Modified source to conditionally compile for BETA/PUBLIC releases.
October 5, 2010
Notes for FC 0.9:
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Notes:
* FINAL CANDIDATE RELEASE
Bug Fixes:
* None
NEW:
* Completed remainder of Application Help Documents for the initial product release
* "BETA RELEASE" labels added to Splash Page and About Box; they appear for non-public release builds
* Modified source to conditionally compile for BETA/PUBLIC releases.
October 4, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.8.3:
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Notes:
* Implemented the DATE/TIME field type. It uses a user-definable style string with 36 different date/time tags to control the format of date/time generated results.
Bug Fixes:
* Corrected several spelling and grammatical errors in the Application Help documents
NEW:
* Implemented the Date/Time field type
* DATE/TIME fields are formatted via a user-defined style string with 36 available date/time tags
* Added several NAME stytle string examples to the NAME field definition screen
* DATE/TIME field displays sample results on Examples screen
Notes for BETA 0.8.3:
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Notes:
* Implemented the DATE/TIME field type. It uses a user-definable style string with 36 different date/time tags to control the format of date/time generated results.
Bug Fixes:
* Corrected several spelling and grammatical errors in the Application Help documents
NEW:
* Implemented the Date/Time field type
* DATE/TIME fields are formatted via a user-defined style string with 36 available date/time tags
* Added several NAME stytle string examples to the NAME field definition screen
* DATE/TIME field displays sample results on Examples screen
October 2, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.8.2:
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Notes:
* XML output type turned ON and ready to generate XML DATA!
Bug Fixes:
* XML Example now correctly displays an id="1" attribute
NEW:
* XML Tab enabled on the Output Type screen along with associated XML controls
* XML output type data is generated and formatted according to the XML Tab's user settings
* Completed documentation (help files) for XML and CUSTOM output types
Notes for BETA 0.8.2:
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Notes:
* XML output type turned ON and ready to generate XML DATA!
Bug Fixes:
* XML Example now correctly displays an id="1" attribute
NEW:
* XML Tab enabled on the Output Type screen along with associated XML controls
* XML output type data is generated and formatted according to the XML Tab's user settings
* Completed documentation (help files) for XML and CUSTOM output types
October 1, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.8.1:
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Notes:
* CUSTOM output type turned on
Bug Fixes:
* Changing from CUSTOM to FIXED output now correctly updates existing fields missing an assigned width
* Statistical Field "format" example now displays correctly; was missing decimal precision
* The "ZERO field width" warning has been removed for the CUSTOM output type
NEW:
* CUSTOM Tab enabled on the Output Type screen along with associated CUSTOM controls.
* CUSTOM output type data is generated and formatted according to the CUSTOM Tab's user settings
* Added a page for CUSTOM output type to Application Help Files
Notes for BETA 0.8.1:
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Notes:
* CUSTOM output type turned on
Bug Fixes:
* Changing from CUSTOM to FIXED output now correctly updates existing fields missing an assigned width
* Statistical Field "format" example now displays correctly; was missing decimal precision
* The "ZERO field width" warning has been removed for the CUSTOM output type
NEW:
* CUSTOM Tab enabled on the Output Type screen along with associated CUSTOM controls.
* CUSTOM output type data is generated and formatted according to the CUSTOM Tab's user settings
* Added a page for CUSTOM output type to Application Help Files
September 30, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.8:
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Notes:
* Application is now approximately 6 MB less in size (about 1/3 less to download!)
* LICENSE KEY Authentication is now turned ON
* Automatic VERSION UPDATE CHECK is now turned ON (can turn it off in Preferences)
Bug Fixes:
* (WIN) Changed Preferences dialog to use standard tab panel to eliminate issue with non-toggling toggle buttons
* (WIN) Fixed a slew of Windows help file display issues
* (WIN) Menu shortcuts display Capital letters instead of lowercase
* On the Custom Values List Maintenance screen, can now directly double-click an existing CVL Table to edit
* Shortened Help File topic names; Table of Contents panel (left pane) now displays with better alignment
* Product activation issues resolved, and now work great
* Dividing line (below toolbar) is now stationary on the Record Layout screen; it floated up and down the screen
* Fields on Record Layout window now repaint themselves after they've been rearranged. (Still "jumpy" though)
Changes:
* Quick Start Tutorial is now unbundled from the app. The menu item opens a web page that points towards it
* Merged Mac/Win versions of Rec. Layout back into one screen
NEW:
* Application automatically checks for updates on start-up; this option can be turned on/off in preferences
* The "Purchase..." menu opens the Registration window to connect to eSellerate and buy a license for Randommite
* The eSellerate engine has been turned on; the application now requires a valid license key to function
* License authentication now performed during App start-up
* App has a trial period; trial period is eliminated after purchase and authentication of a valid license key
Tasks:
* Created TERMS of SALE, RETURN, and PRIVACY policies for use with application purchases through eSellerate
* Finalized sales receipt, order confirmation and fulfillment and product support verbiage sent via eSellerate
* Created product SKUs (Mac/Win) for connecting Randommite to web store and generating product activation codes
Notes for BETA 0.8:
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Notes:
* Application is now approximately 6 MB less in size (about 1/3 less to download!)
* LICENSE KEY Authentication is now turned ON
* Automatic VERSION UPDATE CHECK is now turned ON (can turn it off in Preferences)
Bug Fixes:
* (WIN) Changed Preferences dialog to use standard tab panel to eliminate issue with non-toggling toggle buttons
* (WIN) Fixed a slew of Windows help file display issues
* (WIN) Menu shortcuts display Capital letters instead of lowercase
* On the Custom Values List Maintenance screen, can now directly double-click an existing CVL Table to edit
* Shortened Help File topic names; Table of Contents panel (left pane) now displays with better alignment
* Product activation issues resolved, and now work great
* Dividing line (below toolbar) is now stationary on the Record Layout screen; it floated up and down the screen
* Fields on Record Layout window now repaint themselves after they've been rearranged. (Still "jumpy" though)
Changes:
* Quick Start Tutorial is now unbundled from the app. The menu item opens a web page that points towards it
* Merged Mac/Win versions of Rec. Layout back into one screen
NEW:
* Application automatically checks for updates on start-up; this option can be turned on/off in preferences
* The "Purchase..." menu opens the Registration window to connect to eSellerate and buy a license for Randommite
* The eSellerate engine has been turned on; the application now requires a valid license key to function
* License authentication now performed during App start-up
* App has a trial period; trial period is eliminated after purchase and authentication of a valid license key
Tasks:
* Created TERMS of SALE, RETURN, and PRIVACY policies for use with application purchases through eSellerate
* Finalized sales receipt, order confirmation and fulfillment and product support verbiage sent via eSellerate
* Created product SKUs (Mac/Win) for connecting Randommite to web store and generating product activation codes
September 24, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.8:
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Notes:
* TWO NEW Field Types available: TEXT/CHARACTERS and NAME fields
Enhancements:
* During record generation, several menu items are now disabled (preferences, check for updates, quit)
Changes:
* Changed STATISTICAL field's decimal precision output from 4 to 3 decimals places
NEW:
* Implemented the TEXT/CHARACTER field type
* A user can define the selection character set used to generate results with a TEXT/CHARACTERS field
* Added TEXT/CHARACTER Field Help to the application's built-in user's guide
* Examples screen displays TEXT field type examples
* Implemented the NAME field type
* A user can enter a name style string to control how a name is generated and formatted
* Added NAME Field Help to the app's built-in user's guide
Notes for BETA 0.7.8:
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Notes:
* TWO NEW Field Types available: TEXT/CHARACTERS and NAME fields
Enhancements:
* During record generation, several menu items are now disabled (preferences, check for updates, quit)
Changes:
* Changed STATISTICAL field's decimal precision output from 4 to 3 decimals places
NEW:
* Implemented the TEXT/CHARACTER field type
* A user can define the selection character set used to generate results with a TEXT/CHARACTERS field
* Added TEXT/CHARACTER Field Help to the application's built-in user's guide
* Examples screen displays TEXT field type examples
* Implemented the NAME field type
* A user can enter a name style string to control how a name is generated and formatted
* Added NAME Field Help to the app's built-in user's guide
--- IMPLEMENTED BUILT-IN APPLICATION HELP ---
September 22, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.7:
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Notes:
* Application now provides built-in Help!
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed several spelling errors throughout the application that were discovered while creating help files
NEW:
* Implemented platform native help for the application (80%+ of the app is in the help file)
* Implemented an online version of the Application help at http://www.kmcode.com/Support/Help
September 22, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.7:
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Notes:
* Application now provides built-in Help!
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed several spelling errors throughout the application that were discovered while creating help files
NEW:
* Implemented platform native help for the application (80%+ of the app is in the help file)
* Implemented an online version of the Application help at http://www.kmcode.com/Support/Help
September 15, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.6:
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Notes:
* Revised options for CSV output to match modern options, including support for foreign decimal places
* References to JSON output removed from the application; this feature will be implemented after the initial release
Bug Fixes:
* (MAC) CSV Tab button is selected, when the default output type preference is set to "CSV" (bug was in legacy plist)
* HTML can be set as the default output type in preferences
Enhancements:
* CSV Output Type example has been updated for enhanced text quote handling and semicolon usage options.
* Text Quote controls are now separated from Embedded Quote Handling controls on the CSV Output Type screen
NEW:
* Semicolon can substitute comma as the value separator; now foreign decimal numbers (99,9) are supported
* Revised CSV Output to include an option to only quote text when necessary (previously, it was always or never)
Notes for BETA 0.7.6:
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Notes:
* Revised options for CSV output to match modern options, including support for foreign decimal places
* References to JSON output removed from the application; this feature will be implemented after the initial release
Bug Fixes:
* (MAC) CSV Tab button is selected, when the default output type preference is set to "CSV" (bug was in legacy plist)
* HTML can be set as the default output type in preferences
Enhancements:
* CSV Output Type example has been updated for enhanced text quote handling and semicolon usage options.
* Text Quote controls are now separated from Embedded Quote Handling controls on the CSV Output Type screen
NEW:
* Semicolon can substitute comma as the value separator; now foreign decimal numbers (99,9) are supported
* Revised CSV Output to include an option to only quote text when necessary (previously, it was always or never)
September 13, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.5:
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Notes:
* Added 44 new built-in value lists (BVLs) to the application. There are now 54 BVLs in total!
New lists: constellations, exoplanets, stars, elements, gemstones, minerals, rock types,
continents, oceans, seas, rivers, NAICS codes and names, NYSE and NASDAQ lists,
female names, male names, surnames (last names), and more...
Bug Fixes:
* Unicode characters should now be handled throughout the app
* "Save As Favorite" button now locked to lower left corner of Summary screen -- stays put during window resizing
Enhancements:
* CVL Maintenance Edit window now has a context sensitive EDIT menu (right-click for copy, paste, etc...)
Notes for BETA 0.7.5:
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Notes:
* Added 44 new built-in value lists (BVLs) to the application. There are now 54 BVLs in total!
New lists: constellations, exoplanets, stars, elements, gemstones, minerals, rock types,
continents, oceans, seas, rivers, NAICS codes and names, NYSE and NASDAQ lists,
female names, male names, surnames (last names), and more...
Bug Fixes:
* Unicode characters should now be handled throughout the app
* "Save As Favorite" button now locked to lower left corner of Summary screen -- stays put during window resizing
Enhancements:
* CVL Maintenance Edit window now has a context sensitive EDIT menu (right-click for copy, paste, etc...)
September 8, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.4:
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Notes:
* Product web site is up and running! http://www.kmcode.com
Bug Fixes:
* Download button is disabled once a "version update" download begins
* (WIN) Download progress bar percentage is now accurate on Windows
* A canceled download now properly cleans up, including the deletion of a partially downloaded file
* App no longer crashes when "No Line Endings" is selected as the type of end of line/record marker
* (WIN) During navigation between screens on the Windows OS, focus is properly set to the next or previous window
Notes for BETA 0.7.4:
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Notes:
* Product web site is up and running! http://www.kmcode.com
Bug Fixes:
* Download button is disabled once a "version update" download begins
* (WIN) Download progress bar percentage is now accurate on Windows
* A canceled download now properly cleans up, including the deletion of a partially downloaded file
* App no longer crashes when "No Line Endings" is selected as the type of end of line/record marker
* (WIN) During navigation between screens on the Windows OS, focus is properly set to the next or previous window
August 27, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.3:
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Notes:
* (WIN) Tested and confirmed the Windows installer works on the following Windows OSs: Windows 7, Vista, and XP
* On Macintosh: Application looks and runs great!
* On Windows XP: Application looks almost as good as on the Macintosh -- very few graphical glitches remain
* On Windows 7: Application is functional with minor graphical flashes and anomalies during mouse movements
* On Windows Vista: MANY graphical display issues!
Bug Fixes:
* A field's width is changed to 10 from 0, when the output type is changed to FIXED for a re-loaded generation run
* A maximum of 99 fields is now enforced on the record layout window to avoid a crash when the 100th field is added
* "*** No fields defined ***" is displayed when all fields on a record layout are deleted, instead of "Fields = 1"
* (WIN) All criteria windows are now properly initialized when "run"ing a prior history/favorite item.
* (WIN) Windows installer now removes old BETA icons from a user's desktop and the Randommite BETA program group
* The default pad character for FIXED output type appears in Field Definition dialog for new fields (fixed!)
* Examples window's text size increased --samples easy to see now!
* Field Definition window now tabs properly through controls
Enhancements:
* Built-in (BVLs) and Custom value lists (CVLs) can be selected via a double-click on the Field Definition screen
NEW:
* The "Favorites" maintenance screen is now available
* A user can navigate to the Maintain Favorites window
* Favorites can be sorted within a grid on Maintain Favorites
* A favorite can be loaded & re-run from Maintain Favorites
* The "Confirm Delete" dialog is displayed and confirmation must be received prior to deleting a Favorite
* The Generation History screen is now available
* A user can navigate to the More (Generation) History screen
* A user can review a HISTORY of all data generation runs
* History items can be sorted within a grid on More History
* A history item can be loaded & re-run from More History
* The "Computer" field type is available. It generates many forms of Binary, Octal, or Hexadecimal data.
* Computer floor/ceiling entry displayed as chosen data type
* Computer field displays custom help tag based on selected data type (BIN/OCT/HEX), format, and other defined options
* Computer field offers BINARY data with format options: NONE, Suffix, % Prefix, bin Prefix, and UNIX/LINUX
* Computer provides HEXADECIMAL data format options: NONE, XML, HTML Color, UNIX/LINUX, Unicode, Char/Str, Hex Literal
* Computer field offers OCTAL data with format options: NONE, Suffix, UNIX/LINUX, and Octal Literal
* The Examples screen generates & displays "Computer" fields
Notes for BETA 0.7.3:
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Notes:
* (WIN) Tested and confirmed the Windows installer works on the following Windows OSs: Windows 7, Vista, and XP
* On Macintosh: Application looks and runs great!
* On Windows XP: Application looks almost as good as on the Macintosh -- very few graphical glitches remain
* On Windows 7: Application is functional with minor graphical flashes and anomalies during mouse movements
* On Windows Vista: MANY graphical display issues!
Bug Fixes:
* A field's width is changed to 10 from 0, when the output type is changed to FIXED for a re-loaded generation run
* A maximum of 99 fields is now enforced on the record layout window to avoid a crash when the 100th field is added
* "*** No fields defined ***" is displayed when all fields on a record layout are deleted, instead of "Fields = 1"
* (WIN) All criteria windows are now properly initialized when "run"ing a prior history/favorite item.
* (WIN) Windows installer now removes old BETA icons from a user's desktop and the Randommite BETA program group
* The default pad character for FIXED output type appears in Field Definition dialog for new fields (fixed!)
* Examples window's text size increased --samples easy to see now!
* Field Definition window now tabs properly through controls
Enhancements:
* Built-in (BVLs) and Custom value lists (CVLs) can be selected via a double-click on the Field Definition screen
NEW:
* The "Favorites" maintenance screen is now available
* A user can navigate to the Maintain Favorites window
* Favorites can be sorted within a grid on Maintain Favorites
* A favorite can be loaded & re-run from Maintain Favorites
* The "Confirm Delete" dialog is displayed and confirmation must be received prior to deleting a Favorite
* The Generation History screen is now available
* A user can navigate to the More (Generation) History screen
* A user can review a HISTORY of all data generation runs
* History items can be sorted within a grid on More History
* A history item can be loaded & re-run from More History
* The "Computer" field type is available. It generates many forms of Binary, Octal, or Hexadecimal data.
* Computer floor/ceiling entry displayed as chosen data type
* Computer field displays custom help tag based on selected data type (BIN/OCT/HEX), format, and other defined options
* Computer field offers BINARY data with format options: NONE, Suffix, % Prefix, bin Prefix, and UNIX/LINUX
* Computer provides HEXADECIMAL data format options: NONE, XML, HTML Color, UNIX/LINUX, Unicode, Char/Str, Hex Literal
* Computer field offers OCTAL data with format options: NONE, Suffix, UNIX/LINUX, and Octal Literal
* The Examples screen generates & displays "Computer" fields
August 24, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.2:
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* Changed minimum screen size detection to look at ACTUAL screen size (resolution) instead of available screen size
Notes for BETA 0.7.2:
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* Changed minimum screen size detection to look at ACTUAL screen size (resolution) instead of available screen size
--- SYNCHRONIZED WIN & MAC VERSIONS ---
August 23, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.1:
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* (Mac) Application no longer crashes when adding a built-in value list field after a Sequential field on a record layout
* (Win) The Windows installer now cleanly removes Randommite from a computer (directories, files, registry entries, etc...)
* (Win) Recreated graphics on Record Layout window and repositioned field buttons to minimize graphical glitches on Windows
* (Win) Main screen displays EXIT button instead of QUIT button
* (Win) Generating progress bar improved, but still has a slight vertical line on the right side of the bar (to be fixed)
* (Win) Improvements made to Windows version check, download, and installer
* (Win) Custom Value List Editor now works on Windows as well as Macintosh (trim, sort, parse, shuffle, etc... all working)
* (Win) Windows installer now includes custom graphics
August 23, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7.1:
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* (Mac) Application no longer crashes when adding a built-in value list field after a Sequential field on a record layout
* (Win) The Windows installer now cleanly removes Randommite from a computer (directories, files, registry entries, etc...)
* (Win) Recreated graphics on Record Layout window and repositioned field buttons to minimize graphical glitches on Windows
* (Win) Main screen displays EXIT button instead of QUIT button
* (Win) Generating progress bar improved, but still has a slight vertical line on the right side of the bar (to be fixed)
* (Win) Improvements made to Windows version check, download, and installer
* (Win) Custom Value List Editor now works on Windows as well as Macintosh (trim, sort, parse, shuffle, etc... all working)
* (Win) Windows installer now includes custom graphics
--- FIRST WINDOWS RELEASE; NO MAC VERSION ---
August 20, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7:
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* A Version for the WINDOWS OS is now in BETA !!! A bit ugly; warts and all...
* (WIN) Inspect, log, and correct Windows OS display issues
* (WIN) Provided temporary fix for record layout's toolbar display issues. Buttons relocated below toolbar till BETA 0.7.1
* (WIN) Focus returns to the record layout screen after a Field Definition is created and saved.
* HTML can be set to the default output type in Preferences
* The transparent property for StaticText controls are now set to TRUE; labels now paint seamlessly on windows
* On Windows OS, fixed width "Monaco" font swapped out at run-time for "Courier New"; fixes mono-spaced text issues
August 20, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.7:
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* A Version for the WINDOWS OS is now in BETA !!! A bit ugly; warts and all...
* (WIN) Inspect, log, and correct Windows OS display issues
* (WIN) Provided temporary fix for record layout's toolbar display issues. Buttons relocated below toolbar till BETA 0.7.1
* (WIN) Focus returns to the record layout screen after a Field Definition is created and saved.
* HTML can be set to the default output type in Preferences
* The transparent property for StaticText controls are now set to TRUE; labels now paint seamlessly on windows
* On Windows OS, fixed width "Monaco" font swapped out at run-time for "Courier New"; fixes mono-spaced text issues
--- LAST MAC-ONLY RELEASE ---
August 19, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.6.4:
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* HTML Output Type now functional: Data generated with HTML Table tags; includes option to create an entire web page
* HTML tab is enabled on the Output Type selection screen
* Increased display of generation history from 50 to 200 most recent items on Main display grid
* The file path location (to output files) on the summary screen is now a clickable link that opens the folder
* Added two new value lists: Currencies and Currency Codes
August 19, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.6.4:
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* HTML Output Type now functional: Data generated with HTML Table tags; includes option to create an entire web page
* HTML tab is enabled on the Output Type selection screen
* Increased display of generation history from 50 to 200 most recent items on Main display grid
* The file path location (to output files) on the summary screen is now a clickable link that opens the folder
* Added two new value lists: Currencies and Currency Codes
August 18, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.6.3:
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* The generation history database is inspected at application startup; old versions are deleted and replaced
* Prior History Items can be loaded, and then subsequently modified (optional) and rerun
* Enabled File > Save Criteria As Favorite menu command
* Created the Save As Favorite dialog, can now name, describe, and save a generation run as a favorite
* Removed splitter control from Record Layout screen, it had minimal value and display issues on MS Windows
* Saved Favorites are displayed on the Main screen
* You can quick switch between the Favorites and History tab on the main screen
* Previously saved Favorites can be loaded, and then subsequently modified (optional) and rerun.
Notes for BETA 0.6.3:
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* The generation history database is inspected at application startup; old versions are deleted and replaced
* Prior History Items can be loaded, and then subsequently modified (optional) and rerun
* Enabled File > Save Criteria As Favorite menu command
* Created the Save As Favorite dialog, can now name, describe, and save a generation run as a favorite
* Removed splitter control from Record Layout screen, it had minimal value and display issues on MS Windows
* Saved Favorites are displayed on the Main screen
* You can quick switch between the Favorites and History tab on the main screen
* Previously saved Favorites can be loaded, and then subsequently modified (optional) and rerun.
August 17, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.6.2:
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* Output folder location added to File Settings info
* Resized Review & Quantity screen to display user & file settings better (more room); replaced several images
* (Win) App checks Windows OS Registry for existing preferences, if they don't exist — they're created
* (Win) App loads/saves preferences from Windows OS Registry
* Added a new dedicated Version Check & Download window
* (Mac) Fixed a bug, where the Intel version of the app would be downloaded for PPC, instead of a Universal version.
Notes for BETA 0.6.2:
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* Output folder location added to File Settings info
* Resized Review & Quantity screen to display user & file settings better (more room); replaced several images
* (Win) App checks Windows OS Registry for existing preferences, if they don't exist — they're created
* (Win) App loads/saves preferences from Windows OS Registry
* Added a new dedicated Version Check & Download window
* (Mac) Fixed a bug, where the Intel version of the app would be downloaded for PPC, instead of a Universal version.
August 14, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.6.1:
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* Release notes (version history) are now available via Help menu
* Field Definition window now correctly defaults the Base Name and Title for new BVL fields to the first list item
* Added missing popup help tags to Record Layout controls
* (MAC) Fixed Mac OS X build to include correct icon file; application now correctly uses the 512 x 512 icon size
* (WIN) All Window's menu items assigned an ALT keystroke
* CVL Maintenance button on Main window once again opens the window for performing CVL Maintenance
* Enabled the CVL field type
* Disable Add Field's CVL button when there are no CVLs
* Last used output folder is stored at Quit/Exit in the registry (win) or plist (mac) for recall next app launch
* Numeric thousands option disabled for SQL output; when on it messed up SQL Statement with extra commas
* App will terminate when screen size is too small. Minimum requirement is resolution of 1024 x 768
* Implemented Previous, Next, Reset, and Cancel commands on Navigation menu
* Added five Built-in Value Lists: Fibonacci, Primes, Countries, Countries Formal, and USA States
Notes for BETA 0.6.1:
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* Release notes (version history) are now available via Help menu
* Field Definition window now correctly defaults the Base Name and Title for new BVL fields to the first list item
* Added missing popup help tags to Record Layout controls
* (MAC) Fixed Mac OS X build to include correct icon file; application now correctly uses the 512 x 512 icon size
* (WIN) All Window's menu items assigned an ALT keystroke
* CVL Maintenance button on Main window once again opens the window for performing CVL Maintenance
* Enabled the CVL field type
* Disable Add Field's CVL button when there are no CVLs
* Last used output folder is stored at Quit/Exit in the registry (win) or plist (mac) for recall next app launch
* Numeric thousands option disabled for SQL output; when on it messed up SQL Statement with extra commas
* App will terminate when screen size is too small. Minimum requirement is resolution of 1024 x 768
* Implemented Previous, Next, Reset, and Cancel commands on Navigation menu
* Added five Built-in Value Lists: Fibonacci, Primes, Countries, Countries Formal, and USA States
August 12, 2010
Notes for BETA 0.6:
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* INITIAL (Limited) BETA RELEASE
Notes for BETA 0.6:
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* INITIAL (Limited) BETA RELEASE
Items on the FIXED list have been implemented into the application. If you feel an item is still an issue and not fixed to your satisfaction, please submit a FEEDBACK report, and reference the CASE # listed with the item.
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