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- How MicroCook has evolved..............
-
- Many of these additions and improvements were suggestions
- from MicroCook users. So it help to "complain", plus it might
- result in a FREE registration if the bug has not been reported
- before. Together WE can make MicroCook better!
-
- Version 1.98 - Upgrade release July 1996
- - Added Code Field in editor. This ONE character can be a very
- powerful item when it comes to sort or group of recipes. It's
- transferred to the Index, so it can be sorted and searched on.
- A Search & Replace menu item for the Code is also added along
- with a Clear or Set for the whole database. Individual Code
- characters can be assigned for each imported file. Thanks to
- Earl in the Netherlands for the idea.
- - Added a Swap function to the split-window when comparing
- duplicates during import. You can now swap the imported recipe
- with the one in the database importing to. This will overwrite
- the original recipe. Thanks to David in St. Louis for this
- idea!
- - Added possibilities to save a duplicate recipe while comparing
- in the split-window during import to a separate DUPES.MCD
- database. This database can then later be edited. Duplicate
- checking must be ON in Setup for this to work.
- - Added a new button that will do a nonstop import, but save all
- duplicate recipes automatically to DUPES.MCD.
-
- Version 1.97 - Upgrade release May 1996
- - REMOVED 150 recipe limit in Index select!!
- - Added split-window for comparing duplicate recipes either
- during imports or when entering from editor. Two recipes can
- also be selected in the Index Select for comparing. This
- function was requested by many.
- - Added possibility to create a KEY file in MicroCook after
- receiving serial number from NORSKi Software. No need to wait
- for disk with the KEY. But the disk with the KEY, MCDBFIX and
- the 2000 recipes will be sent to you anyway.
- - Moved more routines to Overlays so more memory left for the
- recipe index array.
- - Added Auto-Config the first time MicroCook is loaded.
- - Fixed bug in duplicate checking when entering recipes from the
- editor.
- - Fixed bug in "Create New Database."
- - Fixed bug in "Pack."
- - REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE TO $15.00
- - Less "Please Register."
- - And, ANNOUNCING: The NORSKi Web Page! Look for the latest
- version of MicroCook at URL (from July 1996):
- http://execpc.com/~norski
- I will also use this site to post MicroCook news, bug notices,
- and maybe keep some recipes for downloading.
-
- Version 1.96 - Upgrade release February 1996
- - Added use of Extended (XMS) or Expanded (EMS) memory for
- Overlays. This will remove any "Out of memory" errors, and also
- increase the database capacity with over 100%! MicroCook can
- now load in as little as 400 Kb of free conventional RAM, and
- still have room for recipes. See the manual (MCOOK.MAN) for
- more details. Note: Do NOT use file compression programs like
- PKLITE or LZEXE on MCOOK.EXE. This is due to the Overlays.
- - Added menu "help" on bottom screen line.
- - Added timed file buffer flushing to prevent lose of data during
- power outage, PC lock up, or an accidental trip over the power
- cord to the PC:)
- - Added a full editor in an external program to fill out
- registrations. Make registration even easier!
- - Added option to Pack the database after recipe deletion in
- the Index.
- - Fixed bug that removed any tagged recipes when sorting during
- recipe deletion in Index select.
- - Fixed a few (small) bugs, and tuned some routines for better
- speed.
- - And added 150 displayed recipes limit in Index select. This
- should be enough when evaluating an un-registered version. I
- know that's about impossible to get all people that use
- MicroCook to register. But from e-mail and other "sources" it's
- clear that a LOT of people are still using MicroCook without
- registering way past the 30 days evaluation period.
-
- Version 1.92 - Maintenance release October 1995
- - Fixed bug in recipe printing. If no header was selected,
- default header was used.
- - Fixed bug in Setup editor.
- - Removed "Disable prompt" window when using 'Delete This Recipe'
- (ALT-Z). This prompt can now be enabled/disabled from Setup.
- - Removed 'Justification selection' window at start of MealMaster
- Import. These variables can now be set in Setup.
- - Fixed bug that could give an error if an ALT-Z (Delete this
- recipe) was used after an edit & save.
- - Misc. small "clean up & fixes".
-
- Version 1.91 - Upgrade/Maintenance release August 1995
- - Added File Manager with Copy, Move, Delete, Rename, View, Print
- (From View) and Edit of any files. The ASCII editor has built
- in Macros for editing ASCII recipes in other formats before
- Import into MicroCook. Approx. 50Kb file capacity in ASCII
- editor.
- - Added Sort on recipe numbers in Index (F8). Can be handy if you
- want to group all the last imported recipes together at the top
- of the index (sort descending).
- - Added Warning window IF MicroCook is loaded through Windows AND
- the DOS mouse driver is NOT loaded. Windows mouse driver do NOT
- work with MicroCook, or any other DOS programs.
- - Added ALT-C, Clear All, and ALT-M, Mark All recipes when
- tagging (Delete, Print & Export) in Index.
- - Added a new way to tag recipes. If ENTER is used, the tagging
- will stop at the bottom of the page. A Page Down will display a
- new page with the cursor bar on top recipe. If Spacebar is
- used, it's as before. Cursor will keep on going to the end of
- the index.
- - In "Delete this recipe" (ALT-Z) fixed bug. PC crash if deleting
- last recipe in the index listing with ALT-Z.
- - Added option in Setup to disable warning prompt when "Delete
- This recipe" (ALT-Z) is used.
- - Moved options in Meal-Master Import re. Left or Center
- justified, and removal of 'x' in Ingredients during import,
- to Setup.
- - Added option to command line prompt to disable the 'fancy'
- screen transitions between Index and editor. Type MCOOK HELP
- from the DOS prompt for details. Suggestion from Andy B. in
- Indiana.
- - Fixed bug in Setup that prevented a blank line to be entered as
- recipe header on printout.
- - Fixed bug in Index Select. Error IF current search (View) was
- shorter than the previous one AND the cursor was previously
- moved to the end of index.
-
- Version 1.81 - Upgrade release June 1995.
- - Increased Preparation Editor capacity by 16 lines, for a total
- of 50 lines. This came after a request from Gus J. P., and
- several other MicroCook users.
- - Added automatic conversion utility for recipe databases prior
- to v.1.81
- - Fixed a bug in Load by Number that was created in v.1.68.
- - Added save of default MicroCook ASCII export width.
- - Fixed bug in all Imports. A recipe was lost if started out with
- Verify, then selected Non-Stop import.
-
- Version 1.68 - Maintenance release June 1995.
- - Fixed bugs in Meal-Master and MasterCook ASCII Imports.
- - Added option to left or center justify ingredients lines when
- importing Meal-Master ASCII recipes.
- - Added option to remove x from ingredients in imported Meal-
- Master ASCII recipes (i.e. 1 x Clove Garlic -> 1 Clove
- Garlic)
- - Fixed bug in Disk View.
-
- Version 1.67 - Maintenance release May 1995.
- - Fixed bug in Meal-Master ASCII import. If the ingredients in
- the MM ASCII recipe was in 2 columns, some of the ingredients
- could be mixed up. Also if a header was used in a 2 column MM
- ASCII recipe, the ingredients could end up under the wrong
- header.
- - Fixed bug that could cause the Index display to be "scrambled"
- if a recipe was deleted from the Last Search Index.
- - Added new button when verifying recipes during import. Now the
- Verify can be turned off during Import so the import will
- continue non-stop.
-
- Version 1.66 - Maintenance release May 1995.
- - Fixed bug in MicroCook ASCII Import. The last recipe in an
- ASCII file could possible be lost during import, and cause an
- "Input past end of file" error.
- - Added the possibility to add a left margin when printing from
- the ASCII file viewer. Most ASCII files will print flush left,
- so if a hole punch for a 3-ring binder is used, letters will
- also be punched out. An 6 to 8 character left margin would
- prevent that.
- - Added option for registering with Credit Card (via phone
- (800#), fax, e-mail, or regular mail)
- - Updated the "Register MicroCook" window (select from Print
- menu), so both viewing and printing of all registrations
- information and forms are available from MicroCook.
-
- Version 1.65 - Maintenance release May 1995.
- - Made tagging with mouse cursor in Index Select more sensitive.
- - When tagging in Index Select, the cursor will now move down to
- next recipe. Hold down the spacebar for "speed tagging".
- - Major overhaul of all pop-up windows. Now with much larger,
- mouse friendly buttons.
- - Added printing to all functions where the ASCII file viewer are
- used.
- - And zapped a few, smaller bugs:)
-
- Version 1.55 - Release April 1995
- - Added possibility to mark recipes as Deleted after an Export.
- This would be the same as if they were Moved out from the
- database. This was a request from Anthony B. plus several
- other users. Keep the ideas coming!
- - Added possibility to search on second word when searching for
- Ingredients in disk database. If two search words are used,
- both must be in the Ingredients to pass. i.e. chicken AND rice.
- Many registered users also asked for this feature.
- - Added new Hot-Key, ALT-B, so the last compiled Index from a
- search can be accessed again without a new search.
- - Added new line at bottom of Index window that display how many
- recipes was found during a View search. Thanks to Ralph C. for
- the suggestion.
- - Added Warning in Index if more than 20% of the recipes are
- marked for Deletion. Un-necessary recipes in a database only
- slow MicroCook down, so a Pack should be done.
- - Added new Hot-Key, ALT-W, for fast printing of the recipe
- currently in the editor. No questions - just print!
- - Moved Printer Check in File Viewer so the printer won't get
- checked until F9 (Print file) in the File Viewer is pressed.
- - Fixed small bug in Index. The Index could possible crash if ALL
- recipes in a database was marked as Deleted.
- - And last but no least: Added the possibility in Setup for mouse
- cursor customizing! Use any color combinations and any of the
- 253 characters in the ASCII table as mouse cursor. The old
- transparent cursor is still available. But try these numbers
- in the mouse cursor setup: 14, 4, 15. Can't miss that cursor on
- the screen!
-
- Version 1.50 - Release March 1995
- - Added MasterCook II and MasterCook Mac ASCII Import.
- - Added separate conversion program for Edna's Cookbook ASCII
- recipes.
- - NEW, "cleaner" BBS friendly ASCII Export format. No more
- formatting codes or other "weird" characters in output ASCII
- file. V.1.5 will still import V.1.3 and V.1.2 MicroCook ASCII
- format.
- - Created left margin in printout so there's room to punch
- holes for 3-ring binder without cutting out text too. Request
- from Brenda S. and Orville H.
- - Moved Screen savers out as separate EXE file, and (of course)
- added a several new screens. Without the screen saver activated
- in Setup (0 in time, or blank file name) there will be room for
- approx. 200 recipes more per database. You can also use an
- other screen saver you might have. See MCDOODLE.TXT for all the
- details.
- - Fixed bug in index and disk search so the recipe numbers will
- be displayed in the Index if activated.
-
- Version 1.38 - Maintenance release November 1994.
- - Added printing from ASCII File viewer.
- - Added option in Setup to enter your own personalized heading on
- the printout of recipes (See SETUP, ALT-U). (Thanks to Donald
- A. from New York for that idea).
- - Added search on whole word or syllable in disk search/view.
- A search on the word NUT with search on whole word will not
- find nutmeg or nuts, while search on syllable will find them.
- (Thanks to Charlie G. in Texas for asking for that feature)
- - Added "hot-key" for fast change between editors. CTRL-Arrow Up
- will move cursor the next editor up. CTRL-Arrow Down will move
- it to editor below the current.
- - Fixed "bug" in Index Select mouse routine. A double click on an
- index line will now react much faster when loading the recipe.
- - Added "beep" (If Sound ON in Setup) when using CTRL-PageUp or
- CTRL-PageDown, and you are at the end of the database and start
- over again.
- - Including over 2000 FREE recipes when registering.
- - Added a few new Screen Saver graphics.
-
- History from version 1.2 to 1.38 is deleted. The history became
- too long because a lot happened to MicroCook the last year.
-
- Version 1.2 - Released as shareware in September 1993.
- Original version.
-