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What's New In PinNotes:
Below is a list of changes that have been made within each new version that has been released.  This information is also available within the installer, so you are always aware of which version you are installing.
v1.3 - Beta 1:
~ All directory accessing and controlling codes has been completely re-written from the ground up.
~ All file accessing and controlling codes have also been re-written.
~ All object handling code has been restructured.
~ MAJOR: All settings are now stored in 'settings.xml' (all previous settings will not work).
~ All >> symbols in the buttons have been removed as they were no longer needed.
~ Updated the 'About' window (better appearance and does not get confused with other windows).
~ MAJOR: All note settings are now stored in XML files (all previous settings will not work).
~ You can now Drag & Drop files onto the 'Opened Notes' section of the main window.
~ Fixed a fault that caused Note windows to open slowly.
~ The main window now shows 'No Entry' panels when there are no items in the lists.
~ Massive enhancements to all start-up code (should be faster and more efficient).
~ The search field is now disabled when there are no items in the list(s).
~ When a note is opened (via drag & drop or 'Open'), it is immediately focused.
~ The 'Check For Updates' window now defaults to the new PinNotes website as an alternative update source.
~ Lots of small changes to improve speed and performance.

v1.2:
~ You can now move text around in the notes via Drag & Drop.
~ Text that is selected in a note when not focused will now remain visible.
~ Minor code improvements.

v1.2 - Beta 2:
~ Added access to the new PinNotes website via the 'About' window.
~ Clicking on a link in a note window will now open the address in the default browser.
~ Fixed tabbing faults in every window (due to GUI changes made earlier in development).
~ Fixed a delay fault when hovering the mouse over the main windows menus.
~ Added a small splash screen, it’s very fast, but for older computers, it shows it has not crashed.
~ Added support to turn the new splash screen off via the 'Options' window.
~ Slight layout change with the menus and buttons on the main window.
~ Added "Allow multiple instances of PinNotes to be used" to the 'Options' window.
~ Better organization in the 'General Settings' of the 'Options' window.
~ General code improvements, etc.

v1.2 - Beta 1:
~ Added the new INI class which ensures reading and writing the settings will to be faster.
~ Fixed a fault that stopped the 'Options' window returning to the correct page if an error is found.
~ Removed the Recent Filename menus and added 'Recent File:', which can contain any number of recent files.
~ You can change the number of Recent Filenames used in the 'Options' window.
~ Slight changes made to the 'Help' menu.
~ Fixed a couple of spelling mistakes.
~ All menus now display text in the status bar on the main window.
~ Removed all 'Back' buttons that are not needed.
~ NEW: Added a search field to the main window, just under the lists (off by default).
~ New: Added 'Focus', 'Close', 'Show' and 'Hide' operations to the system tray menu.
~ All tooltips are now off by default.
~ NEW: Auto-Lock feature for the note windows (customizable time in the 'Options' window.
~ More fixes, updates and code improvements.

v1.1:
~ Everything :)

v1.1 - Beta 1:
~ The 'Time' and 'Date' are now inserted correctly into the note windows.
~ Fixed a layout fault in the 'Options' window (not major, just slightly annoying).
~ Updated all the buttons for the title bars (much easier to see, better design, etc).
~ Double clicking on an item in either list on the main window will load/focus it.
~ The system tray menu now has an 'Options' menu item available.
~ Fixed a fault that caused the 'Options' window not to update when certain items are checked.
~ The 'Winshade' and 'Locked' status of the notes are now saved and re-used.
~ Updated some of the menus (slightly shorter titles).
~ Updated the 'Check For Updates' window to check against the version numbers as well as the build.
~ Fixed a fault with * being shown in the title of re-opened notes.
~ Added support to add a newly saved note the 'Remembered List' (confirmation is asked).
~ Added 'Lock' to the main windows context menu (for remotely locking the selected note).
~ Added 'Report Bug' to the 'Help' menu (only available when in testing).
~ Renamed 'Current Notes' to 'Opened Notes', makes more sense.
~ Renamed 'Delete Note' to 'Note: Delete' on the note window.
~ Moved 'Add To Remember List' menu item to underneath 'Note: Delete' on the note window.
~ Renamed 'Add To Remember List' to 'Note: Remember' on the note window.
~ Moved 'Show Time' to the 'Options' menu on the note window.
~ Added note group support for the main window (Low, Medium and High).
~ Adjusted the main windows context menu to support all features for the different Groups.
~ Group changing can be done from the note windows and the main window (Low is default).
~ Added 'Lock All' to 'Notes' on the main windows context menu.

v1.0:
~ Everything :)

v1.0 - RC2:
~ Enabled 'Minimize' and 'Restore' to the context menu on the main window (better note management).
~ Fixed a couple of icon faults.
~ Added 'Minimize To Tray' to the system menu on the main window (with correct icon).
~ Fixed a shortcut fault on the 'Close' menu for in the system menu for the main window.
~ Updated some of the tooltips for the note and main windows.
~ Fixed a fault that coursed a boxed character to appear in the recent filename menus.
~ Brand new default icon (effects system tray icon, about window, task bar icon).
~ All system menu icons have been replaced with standard windows images (better for new users).
~ Added 'Save All' to the 'File' menu on the main window, which forces all open notes to save.
~ Added some more icons to the menus, while updating other menu items with better ones.
~ Flashing is now turned off when a note window is minimized (saves on resources).
~ Operational changes on the main window and the note window.
~ Fixed some 'Edit' menu fault that caused a few crashes (rare).
~ Change the system menu button on the main window to the actual program icon (much better).
~ Removed the system menu button from the note window (to many complaints).
~ Font sizes are now shown in a similar way Microsoft Word displays them.
~ Added 'Bullets' support to the note window (in the 'Format' menu).
~ Added 'Paragraph Indent' support to the note window (in the 'Format' menu).
~ Fixed a massive bug when printing.
~ Added support for 'Page Setup' and 'Preview' in the context menu for the note window.
~ Full support for RichText (formatting, pictures) is now available (only text was printed before).
~ More fixes, updates and code improvements.

v1.0 - RC1:
~ All tooltips used throughout the program are now Balloons.
~ You can now turn off tooltips for the program in the 'Options' window under 'General Settings'.
~ Fixed some errors with the 'Open' and 'Save As' dialog windows (hardly ever seen as an error).
~ Added correct images to each individual menu in the 'System Menus'.
~ Added 'Text' to the 'Insert' menu on the note window (will allow you to insert text from a TXT file).
~ The context menus (and main) now use correct icons (open, save, print, etc).
~ Lots of code tweaks.

v1.0 - Beta 4:
~ Massive re-organization to the context menu for the note window (many items have been moved around).
~ Added support for showing notes at certain times (enabling flashing, etc), which are saved with the note settings.
~ All notes that are deleted are sent automatically to the recycle bin.
~ You can now adjust the default colours for all of the dialog windows.
~ Fixed a massive fault with the main window not updating the entire window with the correct colours.
~ Custom colours that are used for the note windows are now saved (sorry for the delay).
~ Fixed a fault with the main window not updating the enabled/disabled status of the buttons fast enough.
~ Made sure all buttons in the program support XP themes (including the main and note windows).
~ Fixed a fault with the 'Font Colour' and 'Font' dialogs making the note appear changed when nothing is selected.
~ Improved the start-up and closing sections (better implementation).
~ When a custom colour is used, if a different style is used later, the previous colours will now be remembered.
~ You can now customize the flashing colours that are used (are saved when the note is saved).
~ Fixed a massive fault that caused note windows not to perform operations selected from the main window straight away.
~ Added support to the main window to 'Show All' and 'Hide All' note windows.
~ Massive improvements to operation handling.
~ Fixed a fault that allowed blank titles to be used for notes.
~ Lots of code tweaks, updates, etc.

v1.0 - Beta 3:
~ Added full system menu support to the Note and Main window (new buttons).
~ Added 'Alt+Space' support for showing the system menus.
~ Fixed a fault with the 'settings.ini' file being created incorrectly.
~ Fixed a massive fault with the Dialog windows crashing on a second load.
~ The entire program is now based around the same GUI structure (overall less confusing).
~ Press 'Escape' on the main window will force it into the system tray.
~ The 'Focus', 'Close', 'Hidden' and 'Shown' menu options on the main window now work faster.
~ You cannot use the same 'Style' and 'Flashing' colours for the note window.
~ Fixed a fault with the note window flickering when it’s being resized.
~ Fixed a similar fault with the main window.
~ Added 'Delete Note' to the context menu on the note window.
~ Added 'Automatic Position Fixer' on start for the main window and the note window.
~ Fixed a fault with non-existent note beings opened on start-up (remembered list), which causes a crash.
~ Added 'Remove: Dead Filenames' and 'Remove: Duplicate Filenames' support for the Remembered list.
~ Removed the old exit confirmation and replaced it with a much better one (which can be turned off).
~ Added 'New Note' to the system tray menu.
~ System tray tooltip now shows the number of Hidden and Shown notes as apposed to the total number available.
~ Fixed 3 shortcut faults on the main window (shortcuts were only working when certain objects were selected).
~ Lots of code tweaks, updates, etc.

v1.0 - Beta 2:
~ Fixed a resizing fault on the main window
~ Applied the same fix for the note window.
~ Made sure manifest files are no longer required for XP Theme support.
~ Added 'Open As Copy' into the 'File' menu on the main window.
~ When a note is cleaned (new), the window is no longer re-centered or resized.
~ Added 'Save As Copy' to the context menu on the note window.
~ General improvements to the interface and menus.
~ Fixed a fault with the 'Colour Scheme' menus not using Radio Checks.
~ Fixed a fault with notes being opened looking unsaved.
~ Adding note flashing support to the note window (can be saved).
~ Fixed a resizing fault on the main window when both the Buttons and Status Bar are hidden.
~ Fixed a fault with the window placing the objects in the wrong place when it’s locked.
~ Massive internal improvements when handling windows.
~ Added the brand new 'Check For Latest Updates' window (much better and more organized).
~ Shown/Hidden menu selectors on the main window are not checked when nothing is selected.
~ Updated the 'Options' window to show the new settings available.
~ Lots of performance tweaks and fixes.

v1.0 - Beta 1:
~ First beta release :)

 

 
 
 
 

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