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Hypervisual Blockworks
Release notes and version information
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Version 2.00, build 017
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Major upgrade, new features, shareware release
Main changes are:
╖ New contest winner models included
╖ Many sample models changed and new sample models included
╖ New Edit mode allows real-time block dragging, moving, copying and rotation
╖ Blocks may be selected directly from the workplace and can be put aside for
easy, lifelike model building
╖ Up to eight blocks can be stacked upon each other
╖ Several different colorful background images with thumbnail preview
╖ Any color can be used as background color, either flat or gradient
╖ Models can be printed in color
╖ Models can be exported as bitmaps or set as Windows wallpaper
╖ Many more colors were used in block design
╖ Many more blocks: 301 blocks divided into 10 block sets
╖ Many blocks were revised and redesigned, and divided into simpler components
╖ Modular approach to block design allow many more possible combinations
╖ Sound effects added for many block operations and model scrolling
╖ Completely redesigned "hi-tech" user interface
╖ New moveable toolbox with buttons and menus
╖ Innovative block box complete with scroll and block markers
╖ Cursors change according to action being performed
╖ Direct link to Hypervisual Blockworks Web site
╖ Extensive on-screen hint support is a virtual step-by-step user guide
╖ Context-sensitive illustrated Help file
╖ Automatic uninstall utilities included
╖ Models are saved with all information needed to the contest: author name,
age, country and description
╖ New Attributes dialog box sets author data, model description, and
background
╖ Enhanced Preferences dialog box with optional autosave feature
╖ Model scrolling is limited to workplace boundaries, so model integrity is
not disrupted anymore
╖ Colored text and optional text shadow with thumbnail preview
╖ New graphical text positioning tool
╖ New Paste Text from Clipboard button
╖ Additional startup option allow users to load most recently open model
╖ Display state is preserved optionally between sessions
╖ All warning messages can be made invisible, enabling auto save feature
╖ New Dock Boxes command resets toolbox and block box to default position
╖ New smoother render engine minimizes screen flicker
╖ More efficient and compact file format
╖ Swap front/back block and Erase background block actions were discontinued
╖ Animated gauge indicates saving, exporting, wallpaper setting and printing
╖ Modified model file indicated with an asterisk before its name
╖ Released as shareware with credit card purchasing
╖ Freeware model viewer and Windows wallpaper maker included
╖ Enhanced user support and Web site
╖ 32-bit Windows native code
╖ Special techniques ensure tight coding and relatively small file sizes
╖ Support for 256 colors, hi-color and true color video modes
╖ Many more features, adjustments and enhancements
Version 1.20, build 011
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Changes in documentation, nomenclature and minor fixes
Main changes are:
╖ New contest winner models included
╖ Enhanced documentation and new document files: BLOCKWKE.WRI, WHATSNEW.TXT,
MODELS.TXT
╖ Several messages were corrected
╖ New Hypervisual Blockworks URL in About and Exit screens
╖ Contest information removed from freeware version
╖ Nomenclature made uniform with shareware version 2.00
╖ Save As and Preferences have new accelerators: Ctrl+Shift+S and Ctrl+J,
respectively
╖ When working without the menu bar, pressing the Alt key no longer brings up
the menu again, minimizing conflicts with Windows accelerators. F10 still
works
Version 1.10, build 010
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Maintenance release
Main changes are:
╖ Brazilian Portuguese version released
╖ New contest winner models included
╖ New sample models included
╖ Faster screen rendering in some situations
╖ Text now scrolls along with image
╖ New Revert command brings model back to last saved version
╖ Preferences dialog box added
╖ The program optionally displays a warning when models are truncated on
screen and saved
╖ Users can choose to start with a chosen model or a blank workplace
╖ All user settings are saved when exiting
╖ When working without the menu bar, pressing the Alt key or any key while the
Alt key is being held down (e.g. Alt+F) brings up the menu again
╖ Several minor interface adjustments, new accelerator keys, more descriptive
user messages
╖ Contest Web page URL corrected on the About dialog
╖ Calling the program a second time now brings up the main instance screen
╖ Fixed minor resource leak and other minor problems
Version 1.00, build 009
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First public release
Main characteristics are:
╖ 119 different blocks
╖ Shadowed text can be shown anywhere on screen
╖ Grid command shows grid superimposed on screen
╖ Up to two blocks can be stacked upon each other
╖ Block box can be hidden
╖ Caption and menu can be hidden
╖ Models can be scrolled
╖ Users may participate in international model contest
Copyright ⌐ 1994-98 Hypervisual. All rights reserved.
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