Gold Medal Software 5/Gold Medal Software - Volume 5 (Gold Medal) (1995).iso/archive/zpro218.arj/ZIFPRO.REV

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         ZIF Editor Professional For DOS Revision History


01-26-95 ■ Version 2.18

         . Shortened the Registration Number field to 12 characters
           on the Register ZIP'R Pro screen.

         . Decreased the exploding effects delay for windows from
           5 to 3, making the exploding appear more rapidly.

         . Updated the code to use new (and better) common routines
           from STSI's internal libraries.

         . Added a custom exit procedure to be executed in the event
           that a Runtime error occurs.


11-24-94 ■ Version 2.17

         . Fixed a problem where .RND files were not being deleted in
           the cleanup process.


11-16-94 ■ Version 2.16

         . No changes.  (See the file ZIPRPRO.REV)


11-13-94 ■ Version 2.15

         . No changes.  (See the file ZIPRPRO.REV)


10-28-94 ■ Version 2.14

         . No changes.  (See the file ZIPRPRO.REV)


10-19-94 ■ Version 2.13

         . Updated code with most recent changes to STSI's internal
           libraries, including color schemes and dialog boxes.

         . Fixed a problem where the Browsing screen would issue an
           error and halt program execution if there were too many
           files in the current directory to be displayed.  Now, the
           browsing screen simply exits with an error message.

         . Removed more unnecessary compiler directives.

         . Gave the monochrome screen display a face-lift.

         . Modified code and documentation to comply with ASP
           standards.  STSI is now an author member of the Association
           of Shareware Professionals!


09-09-94 ■ Version 2.12

         . Removed a warning message on the delays screen that informed
           users that changes could only be made to the registered
           version.  Changes are now allowed to the unregistered version,
           in order to comply with ASP standards.

         . Removed all unnecessary compiler directives.


08-22-94 ■ Version 2.11

         . No changes made.


08-22-94 ■ Version 2.10

         . No changes made.


08-16-94 ■ Version 2.03

         . Fixed a tab-order problem on the Advanced Options screen
           for INI settings.


07-18-94 ■ Version 2.02

         . The file ZIFPRO.EXE is now being released without EXE
           compression.


07-11-94 ■ Version 2.01

         . Version 2.01 of ZIP'R Pro contains an updated INSTALL.EXE
           file.  One of our users reported that InocuLAN (by Cheyenne
           Software) was reporting an occurrence of the Tony-H virus in
           the INSTALL.EXE file.  We believe this was a false-positive
           report, and not cause for alarm.  However, we are releasing
           ZIP'R Pro 2.01 with the INSTALL.EXE file in uncompressed
           format.  Also, the file BONUS.DOC has been removed.


06-29-94 ■ Version 2.00

         . Added support for a user-specified compression mode when
           using Internal ZIP compression.  Valid values are BestMethod,
           Deflate, Implode, Shrink, and Store.

         . Added support for a user-specified deflate level when
           using internal ZIP compression.

         . Added support for user-specified implode values when using
           internal ZIP compression.

         . Added the "F1 = Help" string to the bottom line of the
           screen to inform users of the availability of the help
           system.

         . Fixed a problem where a backslash (\) was not being
           written to the program directory properly if the
           EXE file was located in the root directory.


06-20-94 ■ Version 1.28  (Internal BETA Version - Not Released!)

         . Fixed a problem where registered users would receive a
           "Registration number not valid" error message when the
           number 0 was entered in the Network Users field.  Added
           a check in the registration routine to make sure that the
           Network Users string passed to the registration routine is
           blank if the user enters 0.

         . Modified code to allow users to use the Update option with
           the Internal ZIP compression type.

         . Added code to disable the Compression button on the editing
           screen if Internal ZIP is selected as the compression type.

         . Added support for users to type /CLEANUP from the ZifPro
           command line to immediately access the cleanup option without
           being forced to go through the menuing system.  If the
           /Cleanup option is used from the command line, ZifPro will
           stop execution after the cleanup process has been completed.

         . Moved the Browse button up two lines to be grouped together
           with the Save and Cancel buttons.

         . Added preliminary support to read and write a new compression
           type to the CompressionType= field in the .ZPD file.  The
           new compression type is an internal compression method,
           compatible with PKZIP 2.0.  The internal compression is the
           only compression type allowed when the user interface is set
           to Beginner.  Otherwise, users may select this compression
           type as an alternative to ARJ, LHA, or PKZIP.

         . Added support for a user interface setting in ZifPro.Exe.
           Each interface setting displays different information,
           allowing beginner, intermediate, and advanced users to use
           the Zif Editor with ease, yet have access to the more advanced
           features, if needed.


06-10-94 ■ Version 1.27

         . Cleaned up many potential coding problems by creating
           temporary variables and copying them to the original variables
           only when a Save command is executed.

         . Removed all drop-down boxes and replaced them with
           radio buttons.

         . Redesigned the standard color scheme and main editing screen
           layout.


05-26-94 ■ Version 1.26

         . Added support for the menu system to call up topic index
           help with the F1 key.

         . Added support for the help system to call up the
           topic index when F1 is pressed if a specific topic is
           not defined at the time of the call.  F1 should be
           able to access the help system in virtually any part
           of the program.

         . Fixed a potential problem in the help system where
           the ENTER key was not being properly handled at all
           times to change to a specific topic from the topic
           index.


04-22-94 ■ Version 1.25

         . Fixed a problem where the Compression Paths option
           on the ZIP'R Pro Settings menu could not be accessed
           due to an incorrect constant value set up in the
           global variables unit.


03-26-94 ■ Version 1.24

         . Updated several help topics and corresponding code
           that calls the individual help topics.

         . Added a status window to the file deletion routine
           when attempting to cleanup ZIP'R Pro signal files,
           to serve as an indicator of activity.

         . Modified stFindAllAndErase routine calls to delete
           files with specific ZIPRPRO extensions such as .P00,
           .P01, .N00, .N01, .U00, .U01 etc., instead of .P??,
           .N??, and .U?? to avoid potential filename conflicts
           in future versions.

         . Added option to allow users to execute the /Cleanup
           process from inside the ZIF Editor.  Added sufficient
           (optional) password checking to prevent unauthorized
           access to this option.  New option is labeled "Cleanup
           Files" in the ZIP'R Pro Settings menu.

         . Fixed a potential problem where the ZIF Editor could
           terminate unexpectedly after opening files more than
           25 - 30 times per session.  Problem is believed to have
           been caused by insufficient stack space.  Increased the
           available stack space from 16K to 32K.

         . Removed 5 compiler directives from each unit in Zif
           Editor Pro.


03-10-94 ■ Version 1.23

         . Fixed a potential problem where the Tame Path field on
           the Tame Options screen did not automatically add a
           trailing backslash to the entry before writing the
           ZPROTAME.BAT file.  This could cause problems when
           attempting to use the ZPROTAME.BAT file under Windows,
           DESQview, or OS/2.

         . Fixed a problem where the Use Alternate Program Parent
           Directory check box was not being updated properly when
           it should have been enabled after a file was read from
           disk.

         . Fixed a problem where the Alternate EXE Launch Directory
           was not always being written properly when the Alternate
           EXE Launch Directory feature was being used.

         . Added a hotkey assignment to the Cancel button on the
           File Dialog boxes.

         . Fixed problem where the drop-down combo boxes on the
           Advanced Options screen were not "connected" to the
           actual field and were placed down 1 line too far.

         . Changed picture mask on Compression Type field to only
           allow uppercase alpha characters, rather than alpha-
           numeric characters.

         . Implemented a new vertical menuing system with a new
           color set and a stylish backdrop.  Removed hint line
           from the bottom of the screen.  Enabled exploding menus
           and dialog boxes.

           . Casted the Floppy format options as an enumerated type
           inside of the code, instead of as a byte value.  This
           provides for easier compiler checking, leaving less room
           for errors.


03-03-94 ■ Version 1.22

           . Added 3-D appearance to dialog boxes, and modified code so
             divider lines would end with a character of the proper
             color.

           . Assigned hot-keys to controls on the Video Options screen.

           . Fixed problem where the Scan Activity Indicator drop down
             box would cause itself and the Cancel button on the Video
             Options screen to be disabled when an item was selected
             from the list.


02-26-94 ■ Version 1.21

           . Changed file dialog boxes to automatically pick
             the selected drive, directory, or filename on the
             first click.  Double-clicks are no longer necessary.

           . Changed file dialog boxes to display only archive
             files, rather than including hidden and system files
             in the file list.

           . Added more constants within individual modules to
             represent controls (in the order that they are added).

           . Cleaned up problems on Advanced Options screen where
             the Help Line was not always being updated with the
             correct help text.  This problem originated when code
             was added to support a Windows version of ZIP'R Pro.

           . Cleaned up alignment problems on Video Options screen.

           . Corrected a minor problem where a registration number
             would not be verified as a valid number if the Network
             Users field contained a "0" instead of a blank value for
             a single-user copy of ZIP'R Pro.

           . Corrected a minor problem where the "Use XMS For Swapping"
             check box on the Swapping screen would not allow a direct
             mouse click when the focus was currently on another object.

           . Reworked the hot keys on the Advanced Options screen to
             prepare for a Windows version of ZIP'R Pro, using a
             Dos-based ZIF Editor.

           . Fixed a problem where the program would terminate if
             the file ZIPRPRO.INI could not be found in the ZIP'R
             Pro path.  Added code to display a message box, create
             a new ZIPRPRO.INI, and continue with program execution.

           . Reworked the hot keys on the Edit ZIF File screen to
             prepare for a Windows version of ZIP'R Pro, using a
             Dos-based ZIF Editor.

           . Removed inactive menu items from the Help menu.



02-16-94 ■ Version 1.20

           . Completely new ZIF Editor Pro written in a different
               programming language.  Many new features and enhance-
               ments.


01-20-94 ■ Version 1.19

           . Added help topics into the help file for the new 1.19
               features.

            . Added support for "Use Command Processor For Executable
           Program" option.  This option allows users to specify
           whether or not a command processor is loaded before
               executing a program.  Program filenames with a .BAT or
               .BTM (4DOS) extension require that this switch be turned
               on, which is the default.  If this switch is turned off,
               users can gain an extra 3 - 5K of free memory.

            . Fixed a minor problem where the Update Option check box
               would be enabled when the compressed filename field lost
               focus, even if the compression type selected was "NONE".

            . Added support for "Alternate Launch Directory For
               Executable File".  This separate parameter allows
               programs to be executed from a directory other than
               the directory where the executable program resides.
           This is useful in cases where the data files are
               maintained in a separate sub-directory than the program,
               since a typical File-Open command will place the user
               in the data files sub-directory instead, allowing more
               rapid access to data files.


01-06-94 ■ Version 1.18

           . Added code to write a blank string to the NetworkUsers
               line in the ZIPRPRO.INI file if the user enters 0.

           . Added more shortcut key combinations on screens using
               radio buttons and check boxes.

           . Fixed minor problem where the prelog delay time on the
               Delays screen was not being disabled on the initial
               display if the "Delay during Prelog" check box was not
               checked.

           . Fixed problem where the ZIF Editor Pro would terminate
               if the user pressed the enter key on the "Delay during
           Prelog" check box of the Delays screen when the Delay
               option was disabled.

           . Added option to Advanced options screen to enable or
               disable sub-directory deletions when using PKZIP 2.04g.

           . Added options on Video options screen to write screens
               using BIOS, DIRECT, or AUTO detect methods.


01-01-94 ■ Version 1.17

           . No changes made.


12-27-93 ■ Version 1.16

           . Fixed a problem where the "CompressionOptions=" entry
               was being written to the .ZPD file correctly, but did
               not appear to be read correctly.  This problem was due
               to a variable being reset once the property for the
               Compression Type list box was assigned.  Added a work-
               around in the code that assigns the original value to
               an intermediate variable, restoring it after the property
               for the Compression Type list box is assigned.

           . Fixed a potential problem where the CompressionOptions
               variable was not being initialized each time a .ZPD file
               was read or created.


12-25-93 ■ Version 1.15

           . Fixed a major bug that was created after references
               to MhSpecParse were changed to stSpecParse.  This
               replacement routine returned a "." with the filename
               extension, causing all filenames within the ZIF Editor
               Pro to have two dots separating the filename from the
               extension.


12-22-93 ■ Version 1.14

           . Changed all references from MhSpecParse to stSpecParse,
               which is an STSI-generated routine to parse the
               different portions of a path specification apart.  Old
               routine that was used could cause ZIF Pro to attempt to
               access a floppy drive, if one was specified.  If a disk
               was not present in the floppy drive, the program would
               crash.  New routine should eliminate this problem.

           . Added code to make sure that if compression to floppy
           diskettes is being used, the compressed file must be
           stored on the root directory of the floppy disk.

           . Added code to disable selective extraction and selective
               exclusion when the user specifies that the compressed
               file will be stored on a floppy diskette.



12-20-93 ■ Version 1.13

           . (No Changes Made)



12-05-93 ■ Version 1.12

           . Added code to make sure that the environment set for
               ZIP'R Pro, if used, is interpretted in UPPER CASE
               characters.

           . Recovered programming files from local backup set.
               One file was lost due to an inability to restore
               files from a bad backup tape after upgrading network
               file server.  Changes in the lost file were minimal.
               All data is believed to have been recovered.

           . Added check to deselect and disable the Update option
               if compressed file was specified as residing on a
               floppy disk.

           . Addressed several potential tab-order / ENTER-order
               problems on main .ZPD editing screen.  Problems
               could have caused program to terminate if the ZIF
               Editor attempted to switch the focus to a disabled
               control when ENTER was pressed.

           . Added code to make sure that a user has entered a
               program name and a compressed file name in the
               appropriate fields before saving a .ZPD file.

           . Added code to warn users when Cancel is selected if
               the file has been modified since it was last saved.

           . Added code to set an initial value for TestTemporary-
               Archive whether or not ARJ is being used as the
               compression program.

           . Fixed tabbing order problem on Selective Extraction
               screen and added code to advance the cursor to the next
               field when ENTER was pressed.

           . Fixed problem where pressing ENTER on the Compression
               Type field when "NONE" was selected would cause the
               program to terminate.  Focus was attempting to be set
               to a disabled control.

           . Fixed problem where passing a filename as a parameter
               to the ZIF Editor Pro would generate an error stating
               that a problem occurred when attempting to read the
               .ZPD file.  This was due to a variable being reset
               between the time that the parameter was read and the
               file was read.

           . Fixed potential problem where the internal variable
               "UseParentDirectory" was not being changed when it was
               modified on the Advanced Options screen.  This could
               cause the ZIF Editor to not properly remember the
               correct Program Parent Directory.



11-26-93 ■ Version 1.11

           . Added quick keys for check boxes to a few key areas.

           . Fixed minor tabbing order problem on Edit .ZPD
               screen.

           . Added support to the Selective Extraction screen
               for Selective Exclusion.  Added code to read and
               write the new variables to the .ZPD file.



11-21-93 ■ Version 1.10

           . Added code to allow users to enter a filename
               after ZIFPRO that will automatically load the
               specified .ZPD file.

           . Added new Help topics for Selective Extraction.

           . Added support for Selective Extraction to the ZIF
               Editor.  When Selective Extraction is enabled, only
               files entered in the Selective Extraction list box
               are extracted before executing the program.

           . Corrected a problem where the IN Commands, OUT Commands,
               TSR Pre Commands, and TSR Post Commands were not being
               written correctly to the .ZPD file.  This behavior
               exhibited itself after creating a file with more than
               two lines of IN, OUT, TSR Pre, or TSR Post Commands.
               The prefix was not being added to the line that was
               written, therefore causing ZIP'R Pro to be unable to
               read and include those commands.



11-15-93 ■ Version 1.00

           . Initial release of the ZIF Editor Professional For DOS.