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History
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Nov 1994 - started coding
20th April 1995 (Beta-test version 1.0) - Tested by Dr. Adrian Radulescu
with 1000+ references and by the author with 600+ refs.
7th May 1995 (Beta-test version 1.1) - Increase the number of author
fields from 8 to 10 (I haven't got any with nearly this number but Adrian
assures me it should handle 12 - we compromise on 10 for technical
reasons). Removal of potential bug in compacting and indexing. Refinement
of presentation. Add archiving and style default/restore.
18th May 1995 (Release version 1.0)
29th May 1995 (Version 1.0a) - Evaluation suggested several minor changes
to presentation including the use of unique identity numbers to identify
citation records. Improvements to the manual. Previous data files NOT
compatible - archive to import.
10th June 1995 (Version 1.0b) - Problem with memory transfer and
!Techwriter circumvented. New "options" file with memory_transfer ON/OFF,
archive_#ID ON/OFF, left_bracket, right_bracket features. Also includes
Journals List which is presented and loaded more cleanly. Compiled with
latest version of SBase (ver 2.3). Previous data files compatible.
July 1995 (Version 1.0c) - Changed author surname/inital assumptions.
Initials are now considered to be all characters after the last space in
any author string. This should assist with handling of complex names.
Option to include "and" before penultimate author on output included.
Spaces removed from format string after use. Additional config options to
select "&" or "and" in export drag and penultimate author separator. Book
format added. Bug removed from "restore styles" option. Previous data
files compatible.
Sep 1995 (Version 1.0d) - Search windows now automatically take the input
focus. Re-coded archive/de-archive to allow selection of ancillary fields
and included a header in the archive file to carry this info. Moved most
configuration options to a preferences window. Re-coded the bulk import
procedure so that it is 200% faster! Manual updated accordingly. Previous
data files compatible.
Mar 1996 (Version 1.0e) - Correction of the archive CSV bug which loses
inverted commas within fields. This version is not for general release
but supplements the next version to ensure that all users can upgrade
smoothly. In most cases it won't be needed.
April 1996 (Version 1.5) - Should have been version 2.0 but I have only
completed half the things I intended to do - hence 1.5. It represents
some 180 hours of (re-) coding and I felt that it should be wrapped up at
this stage for feedback. Changes include:
1) a button bar so the control features are not lost on scrolling.
2) addition of place/publisher/ISBN/editor fields for improved book
handling.
3) associated changes in the citation style window for book handling and
re-working of this window so that the cancel option reinstates previous
fields.
4) expansion of the date field for eg. 1985a or 12th Sept 1985. Expansion
of the page field for those who like to keep telephone numbers there!
(what's wrong with 13435-8..PK?)
5) keyword fields have been amalgamated to allow more flexibility. Total
length increased to 55.
6) main window revamped to contain all new fields but compact enough to
view all data in full window.
7) dedicated library resource similar to Impression document with
identifying sprite.
8) context sensitive icon bar menu.
9) new file import window for de-archiving and five-line bulk import.
10) also supports MEDLARS import.
11) correct a lot of irritating user interface errors and generally made
more RISCOS style compliant (well I think so...!)
Future Additions
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If there is enough interest in this package I plan to add several
features, for example:
i) Scanning a manuscript text to automatically extract references and
assemble a citation list.
ii) Detection of duplicate citations in a library.
iii) an abbreviation dictionary