AlarmWiz 2.20 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Description: AlarmWiz is an easy to use alarm scripting and scheduling program which can play audio files, dial Internet connections, send email or pages, launch programs, and more. The program features a flexible scheduler which allows for a wide range of scheduling including hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly alarms as well as more flexible schedules such as the second Friday of each month. As an extra bonus, AlarmWiz includes an Internet time synchronizer which synchronizes the system clock to the National Atomic Clock through multiple servers. AlarmWiz features an attactive, easy to use interface which makes functions easy to find and a help file is included with screen shots for quick learning and reference. AlarmWiz also includes a network mode which allows multiple systems to use the same alarm configuration file on a remote server. The evaluation version of AlarmWiz includes a 30 day trial and registration is easy and affordable at $24.95 and special introductory and volume discounts are also offered. ----------------------------------------------------------------- System Requirements: Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, or Vista 486 higher processor 32 MB (Depending on Windows version) 5 MB Hard Drive Space Internet connection (Recommended) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Installation Instructions: 1. Run almw221.exe and follow the on-screen instructions 2. To run AlarmWiz, click on the Windows Start Button, select Programs, the AlarmWiz folder, and then click on the AlarmWiz program icon. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Current Status: 4/1/07 Version 2.20 1. Updated several internal components 2. Updated with new grid with color scheme 3. Fixed issue with setting alarms to repeat an interval more than one year 4. Updated AlarmWiz to restore window if second copy is attempted to be launched while BellCommander is running 5. Update help file to .chm format for Vista support 12/9/02 Version 2.10 1. Added the ability to copy or move multiple files using wildcard characters. 2. Added a drop-down list to display all previously entered email addresses when creating an email alarm. 3. Added an option to schedule alarms to repeat every x months. 4. Fixed time-out up-down arrows to link with text box. 11/18/02 Version 2.02 1. Added the ability to set calendar colors. 10/29/02 Version 2.01 1. Added SMTP Authentication. 8/12/02 Version 2.00 1. View of Alarm Event Details From Main Window - view the details of each alarm event from the main window without having to open a new window to edit the alarm. 2. Enhanced FTP Reliability - Version 2.0 of AlarmWiz adds the ability to automatically retry FTP sessions. AlarmWiz will also optionally reconnect the Internet connection if it was lost during a failed FTP session. In addition, the overall performance of the FTP functions was improved. 3. New Logging Feature - Version 2.0 of AlarmWiz adds the option for AlarmWiz to a create logs file which contains details on the execution of alarms. 4. New File Operations - Version 2.0 of AlarmWiz adds new options to move, copy, or delete files. In addition, on file copies and moves, the files can be renamed with an embedded timestamp. This feature is useful for retrieving web files, such as webcam images or data files which are updated on a periodic basis. 4/2/02 Version 1.40 1. Added Snooze feature. 2. Added option to flash alarm windows to make the windows more noticeable. 3. Added web-client mode which allows AlarmWiz to download configurations from a web server. 3/4/02 Version 1.31 1. Fixed issue with error messages on laptop computers due to improper handling of Windows battery status messages. 2/25/02 Version 1.30 1. Added feature to allow exceptions to be used on alarms. 2. Added feature for registered users to duplicate alarms. 3. Added feature for registered users to set global exceptions. 4. Added feature to allow users to repeat steps in scripted alarms. 5. Added ability to wake from standby for alarms. 6. Fixed issue with NT 4 shutdown. 7. Fixed issue with errors during Windows setting refreshes on non-US date formats. 8. Fixed issue with CD player selection when multiple CDROM drivers were available. 9. Fixed FTP issue on transfers of files when no remote path was given. 12/4/01 Version 1.21 1. Fix for issue with countries with localizations set with decimals as commas. 2. Updated icons to look better on larger icon displays. 10/22/01 Version 1.20 1. Added the option to establish FTP connections to upload or download files. 2. Added the option to automatically minimize alarm windows on start. 3. Fixed issue with weekly and multi-weekly scheduling. 4. Fixed bug with alarm windows not auto-closing when multiple alarm windows were open. 8/20/01 Version 1.10 1. Updated installation program to new version. 8/13/01 Version 1.02 1. Added ability to schedule time synchronization. 2. Added ability to set time out value for time synchronization. 3. Fixed issue with AlarmWiz not closing on Windows 2000 shutdown in some instances. 4. Fixed issue which caused AlarmWiz to not start minimized. 6/21/01 Version 1.01 1. Fixed issue with .wav file play stopping on alarms with auto-closing forms. 2. Fixed issue with .wav repeat seconds value not appearing on form. 3. Updated MP3 file listing to include MP3 playlists (*.m3u). 4/24/01 Version 1.00 1. Fixed issue with program launches on files with spaces in path names. 2. Fixed issue with error message which occured when alarm window was closed when Internet connection was being made. 4/11/01 Version .93 (Beta 4) 1. Moved check for rasapi32.dll to DialUp tabs. 2. Added ability to use email attachments. 3. Fixed issue with CD selector on the Add Event window. 4/4/01 Version .92 (Beta 3) 1. Fixed issue with Windows NT and Windows 2000 not shutting down properly. 2. Added procedures to reduce memory usage while residing in system tray. 3. Fixed problem which resulted in .wav files not being able play when multiple alarm windows were open. 4. Modified .wav file selection dialog to start from the Windows media directory. 3/19/01 Version .91 (Beta 2) 1. Fixed scheduling problem with single event. 2. Added startup splash screen for Windows boot instead of starting main window. 3. Added procedure to check whether current CD is an audio CD. 4. Located message dialogs on top of existing AlarmWiz windows. 5. Adjusted forms to also appear properly on Windows large font setting. 6. Adapted format of datetime in event list. 7. Fixed panel for system time to resize when main window resizes. 8. Updated side bar to grey color when color depth is 256 colors or less. 9. Added check to prevent multiple instances of AlarmWiz. 10. Added check to prevent the same alarm name multiple times. 3/9/01 Version .90 (Beta 1) 1. Released first public beta test version. This is the first limited release of AlarmWiz. Users are encouraged to send feedback to support@acrovista.com. Since this is a Beta release, there are no warranties stated or implied for this release. At the present time the help files and documentation are under development, these will updated on subsequent beta releases. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Information: For any technical support issues, please email: support@acrovista.com. Distribution Information: The evaluation version of AlarmWiz may be distributed to users freely at no cost to users as long as users are made aware that they are using an evaluation version of the software. For companies that wish to distribute the shareware version of AlarmWiz at a fee to customers, should contact AcroVista Software at distribution@acrovista.com for permission. Permission will generally be granted as long as customers are made aware that they are receiving an evaluation version of the software and that customers should contact AcroVista Software to order the full version of AlarmWiz. The full version of AlarmWiz may not be distributed without the express written consent and binding contract with AcroVista Software. In addition, it is strictly prohibited to distribute unlock keys or any other patch which changes any of the normal operations of AlarmWiz. AcroVista Software http://www.acrovista.com/