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LaunchCAD Revision History
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Version 3.7 (10/7/91)
. CAD program filename now allows parameters for shareware SHROOM
. LaunchCAD can work using a read only ACAD directory (not recommended)
. Memory swapping routines were rewritten (now more reliable)
. External programs can now be batch files and have parameters
. Added command line switches
/uUsername or /U=Username
/kMacro
/l = lisp mode, etc.
. Added Style mode
. Fixed mouse initialization problem
. LC.EXE deletes all script files (%USERNAME%.SCR) on library path and
in drawing directory
. File copy routine rewritten adding copy to "as" dialogue
. ACAD environment variable added to config
. The clock display is now optional
. Batch mode support improved, improved GO.BAT
Version 3.6 (5/24/91)
. File descriptions can now be viewed and added to any file.
. Network compatibility added. Multiple configurations can be maintained
for each user on a network.
. File lock detection added.
. ACADCFG options added so that each user can have a different AutoCAD
configuration.
. The complete release 11 menu added
. The directory now "sticks" after a file is selected.
. LaunchCAD will now not change directories during a shell operation.
. Hot keys added for all main menu selections
. The "Run Utility" menu item now displays the program name configured
and will now work properly for batch files.
Version 3.5 (2/10/91)
. Several additional configuration options were added including a
default script filename, lisp, menu, and block directories, shell swap
mode.
. While in any file entry window a the directory can be popped up with
the F2 key to select the file.
. The current date and time are now displayed
. The bottom message display now changes depending on mode.
. KEYS mouse mode fixed to change directories properly.
Version 3.41 (1/27/91)
. If a file list is active and no script is selected a warning is
displayed.
. Menu jumps to script selection after a file list is selected.
. STARTUP.LSP and LC.HLP added to archive (oops).
. The menu directory now selects .MNX files instead of .MNU files.
Version 3.4 (12/30/90)
. File lists implemented
. Script file selection added
. STARTUP.LSP load implemented
. Expanded help
. Reworked documentation
Version 3.31 (11/10/90)
. AutoLISP code modified to remain compatible with release 11.
. script file flush routine bug in LC.LSP fixed
. Menu "action" is now properly initialized to "Existing Drawing" (Menu
item 2)
Version 3.3 (10/19/90)
. LaunchCAD now swaps itself out to disk or EMS to execute utility
programs.
. File sort selection by date as well as name added.
. Additional mouse support added
. fixed directory creation, copy and path routines
. LC.SCR is now rewritten to an empty file on abort from LC.EXE
Version 3.2 (9/12/90)
. Added color configuration.
. Added drawing (external) drawing viewer utility selection.
. Fixed file copy routine.
. Modified LC.LSP to attach to (but not replace) any existing S::STARTUP
function (some application startup lisp files are encrypted and can
not be edited).
Version 3.13 (8/26/90)
. Changed Starting Directory to Starting Directory in cfg avoiding key
duplication with Save.
. Action E,P,L now jump to directory bypassing path prompt.
. Action C now jumps to directly to Launch AutoCAD
Version 3.12 (8/16/90)
. Fixed bug in disk error message routine (network error).
. Fixed error in documentation concerning ACAD.PGP file.
Version 3.11 (7/30/90)
. (oops) Fixed default config file problem created in 3.1
Version 3.1 (7/28/90)
. Additional I/O error checking added (interrupt 24 handler)
. Batch Mode eliminated.
. Rename, Copy, and Erase file routines revised
. CAD program filename added to the configuration file to allow
executables other than ACAD.EXE to be executed from LaunchCAD (eg
BIGSHELL)
Version 3.04 (7/18/90)
. "Drive not ready" prompt modified, sliding bar menu added to respond
to Retry, Abort, Ignore.
. "Shell" mode AutoLISP code modified, ACAD variables ACADPREFIX and
DWGPREFIX are now used as starting directories in any of the shell
modes according to the mode selected.
. A trailing "\" now allowed in command line directory spec
(eg lc d:\drawings\).
Version 3.03 (6/25/90)
. Expanded directory from 500 to 1000 files.
. Path input now recognizes a trailing \ as valid.
. PGP file modified to flip display to graphics.
. Delete .BAK files now displays the subdirectory for confirmation.
. MONO.SCR added for dual monitor systems.
. "garbage" path spec bug fixed.
Version 3.02 (6/16/90)
. bug fix on batch file modification routine
Version 3.01 (6/10/90)
. expanded help
Version 3.0 (5/26/90)
. Complete rewrite in C (compiled with Turbo C++ / Turbo Assembler).
. Hypertext help system implemented.
. Dual window file / directory display.
. menu mode added to shell commands.
. (fi) command added.
. "Free floating" mouse implemented (& lots of other stuff).
Versions 1.0 to 2.4 were versions of the program Pull_DWG (Pull Drawing)
originally released in 1988.