Visual Form Designer Software Release Information

Release	Details (Changes / Fixes / Enhancements)
4.2.7 Release	Runtime Error 6 with dual screen environments. Thanks to Jane Halfond for the support Control Index Management enhanced Now gaps in the control index list are used rather than skipped Control index is now based on project and not longer global Control Index > 9999 are allowed now Renumber Function for renumbering controls - use with care ;-) Went to back (behind another screen) on resource window closed - fixed Control group field can now be cleared Runtime Error in Editor Options screen fixed. Sorry for that Runtime Error in Search fixed. Sorry for that
4.2.6 Release	A Reg-Key Option implemented to allow relative path resource file generation to be used with the PILRC Plugin for CodeWarrior
4.2.5 Release	Runtime Error 9 - Index out of bounds fixed during Resource File generation. Sorry for that. Display form bitmap selection bug - corrected Zoom Combo can now accept numeric values. Loading a Project File made with a more recent version of VFDIDE dis-allowed. Alert Type Icon is now in color (Sorry: missed that one) Same to the i-char on help strings POSE launch timing can now be configured to optimize on-top behaviour. Please contact me if you need details
4.2.4 Release	Add Bitmap via Context menu corrected. RGB Creation in resource file corrected. Timing during POSE launch changed to allow POSE to stay on top
4.2.3 Release	This is the official color release - finaly done ... A little fix re bitmap family deletion with no file references
4.2.2 PRE-Release	Full * * * color * * * support. HASSCROLLBAR for field control DEFAULTBUTTON for Alert Boxes CATEGORIES keyword implemented SMALLICON implemented ICONFAMILY implemented SMALLICONFAMILY implemented BITMAPGREY BITMAPGREY16 BITMAPCOLOR BITMAPFAMILY TRANSLATION (Add a file TRANSLATIONS.TXT to your project) STRINGTABLE Version ID defaulted to 1 Application Icon in 32*32, 32*22, 22*22 allowed
4.2.1 PRE-Release	Little cosmetical corrections Multi language capabilities Debugger corrections due to changed POSE communication
4.2.0 PRE-Release	VFDIDE now integrates the new PRC-Tools 2.0 - Full color support still under construction Full list of changes with the official release.
4.1.4	MAXCHAR Default = 255 if no maxchar is applied for a field resource
4.1.3	Editor Component renewed. VFDIDE now remembers the last on-screen position
4.1.2	Bug fix: Editor Menu causes a runtime error if all files are closed. Fixed.
4.1.1	"Do-Strip0xD" Switch in Registry Editor focus problem fixed - this is the main fix Maximum Field Length corrected from 999 to 32767 Default Version ID set to 1 - needs to display version info correctly A maximum of 100 list entries implemented as PILRC crashes with a higher number of entries Field length property now can remain blank
4.1	Pilot IIIx, V enabled. Double Refresh removed -> flickering minimized. Add same file twice - bug fixed - ucase() problem. Detach file from project. Grafical enhancements: Pilot V case, Splash screen
4.02	BUG Fix 0025 - Custom Menu Configuration error. solved. BUG Fix 0024 - If the GDB location has a blank (such like "c:\program files\...") than the debugger won't startup hence the POSE doesn't communicate with the debugger.
4.01	BUG Fix 0023 - Setup Issues solved. Sorry for the trouble.
4.0	Line Level Debugger BUG Fix 0021 - Error during Print. "Can't find PILOTSCREEN.BMP" fixed Wheelmouse Support Cut&Paste error in editor control fixed Reserved Words file extended to include all Pilot API functions. Thanks to Mark Craddock BUG Fix 0022 - Runtime Error on Rread Only files fixed Del-key collision fixed
3.41	Snapped ZOOM 1:1 or 1:2 or ... or 1:6 Configure external tools to apear in the menu Display preview of strings
3.4	It's done. VFDIDE is now equiped with a fully functional, multi file, syntax colorizing editor. Other Enhancements: Runtime Error 13 Type Mismatch on international systems Cursor position unchanged during compilation Duplicate Resource IDs are now allowed Bitmap display if a global bitmap is selected If an Appl. Icon is missing -> Is no error as the Pilot assigns a default icon Double Click on a bitmap opens the editor with that bitmap Configurable URLs Command.com location not longer required on NewEnvironment Setting Add File Button
3.3	This is a BETA Release for others to look at. Not fully functional.
3.2	This version has the anonymous pipe problem solved for Win95 and Win98 platforms. (Minor type-o errors from 2.10 to 3.2)
2.10	Bug Fix 0018 Runtime Error 9 during add/remove buttons
2.91	Setup files corrected. I appologize for all the problems
2.9	Save Pilot Screen as .. Menu Entry List of Project Files for easy project moving Save visible state of toolbar and status bar to be available over sessions Little control-type indicator on top of the pilot case Tollbar Buttons for bitmap-editor and copilot added Bug Fix 0017 Menu Item Name mixmatch during save/load removed (Thanks to Rainer) Bug Fix 0017 Menu Deletion error (results in a Runtime error during Project load)
2.8	Runtime Argument logic for compile.bat removed as it does not work on NT
2.7	Incorrect Property load/display upon Delete Node fixed Runtime Error on Copilot Path not found fixed Delete Selector NodeKey inaccurate - fixed Detailed Compilation Results Runtime Arguments for COMPILE.BAT (%1=PILRC %2=Title %3=ABCD) Help Text for NOSAVEBEHIND changed Auto Close Compilation Dialog VB like auto control naming
2.6	Help File done !! Help Hook integrated AutoOpen last Project F5 = Compile A new Splash Screen with Credits Better warning about CODEEDIT.OCX deinstallation/installation process Version String Unique Index allowed to be 1 (Thanks to Jane) Runtime Error fixed at FileSaveAs... and non-existing folder
2.5	"Remove file" for detaching files from curr. project (no file delete here) VFDIDE now is Palm III enabled Context Menu Entries for direct compilation integrated Case insensitive most recently used file List Paste to non existing COMPILER.BAT disabled
2.4	Form Control Button Images made transparent for customized Windows versions Uniqe Index Calculation not always accurate. Fixed Spelling Corrections Bug Fix 0015 (2nd Part) Resource File Generation Bug fixed (Thanks to Nathan Jones for all his patience and help)
2.3	Validation of varnames enhanced to avoid varnames starting with '0'..'9' Cancel-Button on Compilation questions Automated, configurable compilation job (no anoing popup questions any more) Tooltip Text in editor for Font Size corrected Minor fixes / changes: Scroll Bar width Help Text (recommended with for 7) Comment Text in Resource Files Bug Fix 0015 Resource File Generation Bug fixed (Thanks to Nathan Jones) Bug Fix 0014 Menu Editor bug fix (order of the entries) (Thanks to Ed Wilborne)
2.2	Menu Association is not saved to form Double Click on .PRJ does not open up in VFDIDE Create a PILOTSCREEN.BMP for documentation purposes Auto Word Wrap in editor removed ICQ Information brought to Help Screen Automatic Resource File generation without prompting if files dont exist
2.1	I have upgraded VB 5 with Service Pack 3 and the complete project recompiled Replace the " - Symbol in strings to \042. Otherwise the resource file is corrupt Double Click on the Editors Statusbar opens a GotoLine field Bug Fix 0010 Repeatedly Popup Messages during re-compilation "Overwrite File ?" Bug Fix 0009 double text insert upon CTRL-V (paste) from clipboard
2.0	Integrated Source Code editing Integration of compilation Compilation Result screen and a JumpTo-File/Line routine Integration of Application Installation Enhanced context menues for faster File managing Save single file as ... Search / Search again function over entire Project Selectable Components to be printed WEB Integration for various functions (such as Report a bug, Send an Enhancement etc.) a bit of fine tuning like consistency of screens, general behaviour, tab order, Control Attributes etc ... minor bug fixes/enhancements
1.5	Generate Resource Files Integrated Start of PILRC (Resource Compiler) with redirected input/output (If Windows allows so) Compile Resource Files Integrated Start of COPILOT (WYSIWYG Debugger) Enhanced Control Detection on "MouseMove" over Pilot Screen Upon DELETE the single property entry field and the explanation box remain visible. Fixed. Single Property Help for Bitmaps (oops: missed that one in Version 1.4) WYSIWYG Multiple-Line-Field Display corrected (If underlined). minor bug fixes
1.4	Full mouse support for moving and sizing controls Control Delete Function Lock Controls to avoid moving/sizing by fault Orthogonal (horizantal/vertical only) moving with the SHIFT key pressed Automatic context sensitive single Property Help A more convinient Alert-Box-Button editing (also for list items avail.) Direct entry of column width for table columns implemented Pilot Screen Context Menu has now a Add-Control-List "Project Open" is no autoselecting Form 1 (if avail) Pilot Screen limits considered for items with a frame (none/normal/bold) Autorefresh Pilotscreen after external bitmap editor terminates Correction of GrayOutArea on Modal Forms Bug Fix 0008 Correct Handling of negative Coordinates during Mouse Drag and Drop Bug Fix 0007 Display Graffitti Indicator in Menus only on those items that have a accelerator key Bug Fix 0006 Corrections on Snap To Grid behaviour of some controls Bug Fix 0005 Listbox-Height is fixed (VisibleItems*FontHeight) Bug Fix 0004 Handling for Runtime Error when printer offline /out of paper etc.
1.3	WYSIWYG Alert box & Message Box functionality Context sensitive Menus Corrected TAB order on various screens Extended Option Settings Limited Screen Display (only some controls visible for convinient control editing) Select Controls with visible vertices & mouse support (still in Beta. Mouse select and control move available) Move Controls with Mouse A dynamic mouse pointer during mouse move of controls. This is a nice feature. Check it out !! :-) Move controls in Snap-to-Grid Mode Grid Origin Derfinition other than 0,0 Invisible/Grayout Controls outside forms
1.2	Menu Builder Functionality Development Level for Pilot Version Bring the correct welcome screen on startup ide program icon nice pilot case Bug Fix 0003 (Runtime Error during Table Preview)
1.1	Print Project Functionality MRU File List Bug Fix 0002 (Moving over a non-initialized form bitmap) Bug Fix 0001 (Save as can't be canceled)
1.0	MDI Interface WYSIWYG immediate Preview Add all Control types Edit all properties moving and sizing of controls by manual key in Load and save project Show/Hide Control Bounds Toggle dynamic Screen Refresh Grid Transparent view Identify control under cursor Dynamic Pilot Screen Coordinates Control Position relative to Form Position Generic Font popup and Select Octal character set support Options Popup
0.9	Pre-Release for feedback