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- HourWorld™ PPC ver. 2.32 Change History
- March 12, 1999
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- Changes since version 2.31
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- Added command-key equivalents for main display menu.
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- Updated daylight saving rule for Australia. Fixed bug that kept changes to DST
- rules from being saved. Fixed a related bug that kept users from manually setting
- DST or Standard time for a location
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- Changes since version 2.30
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- Bug fixes only - no new features. Bugs fixed were related to using HourWorld on
- computers with more than one monitor or display connected.
-
- Fixed bug that caused crash when starting HourWorld on a system running
- multiple monitors.
-
- Size menu on Preferences Dialog now permits sizing for the maximum monitor
- size connected in multiple monitor configurations, not just for the main monitor.
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- If the last time HourWorld was closed, it was on a second monitor, that is where
- it will come up when started the next time.
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- Corrected graphics on "sun bar" graphic on the Sunrise/Sunset screen in the XGA
- size.
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- Changes since version 2.16
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- Added a new display optimized for 1024 x 768 screens. This new display uses a
- larger map image with higher resolution, and features nine clocks.
-
- Added a new feature on initial running of the program that starts the software at
- the user's time zone instead of Los Angeles.
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- Added a new feature to the Sundial screen that displays the percentage of current
- solar radiation compared to 100% when the sun is directly overhead.
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- Added a new feature to the Sundial screen that displays the percentage of current
- lunar illumination, compared to 100% when a full moon is directly overhead.
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- Added a new feature to the Sun Calendar screen that displays the day's maximum
- solar radiation, compared to a location on the earth where the sun passes directly
- overhead.
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- Fixed several miscellaneous cosmetic "blemishes", and rearranged some menus.
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- Added a feature that blends your former database with the revised database in the
- new version when you upgrade, keeping your former settings.
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- Added internal infrastructure for additional clocks and larger maps in future versions.
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- Changes since version 2.15
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- Added North Pole and South Pole as database locations, and fixed Day/Night Time
- Strips to give appropriate twilight graphics at or near the poles. Since time zones
- are meaningless at the poles, both North Pole and South Pole are set to Universal
- Time with no daylight saving. To use a different reference time at one of the poles
- (you might want to use New Zealand time at the South Pole if your supply aircraft
- comes from there), use the Edit... button on the Location Settings display to change
- the time zone.
-
- Fixed a recently-introduced bug in the Remove Location routine that prevented the
- removal of locations from the database.
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- Added a feature to the GPS display that draws big red Xs on the locations when
- GPSy has lost a valid fix. (This might happen when you hit a bump and the GPS
- unit falls off the dash and onto the floor, or when you drive into a parking garage).
- This new feature works whenever GPSy 3.20 or later or GPSy Pro 0.83 or later
- reports "No Locational Fix".
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- Corrected the time zone for Aleppo, Syria.
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- Changes since version 2.12
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- Added Day/Night Time Strips display to the HourWorld Display menu, and adjusted
- documentation. This feature was available in the software in previous versions via
- a preferences item to use it in place of the Phone Call Coordinator. Some users
- complained that it was too hard to find and activate, so it is much easier now. Both
- the Call Coordinator and Day/Night Time Strips are now easily accessible from the
- main menu.
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- Added Day/Night Time Strips as an additional default window option for program
- startup.
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- Made a cosmetic change to the Phone Call Coordinator.
-
- Expanded the database size from a possible 400 locations to a possible 600, and
- added coordinates and data for 70 additional locations.
-
- Modified Bubble Help for the new menu adjustments.
-
- Tested the software with pre-release version 0.82 of GPSy™ Pro. All works fine,
- except HourWorld still presents a valid-looking GPS display when GPS signal is
- lost. GPSy™ shows signal loss properly, but HourWorld does not. Good reason
- not to use HourWorld as your only navigation aid!! Anticipate this issue being fixed
- in the next release.
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- Changes since version 2.11
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- Recompiled with MetroWerks CodeWarrior Professional version 4, using new
- Universal Headers for System 8.5 compatibility.
-
- Added additional years both back and ahead to the Year menu. Years now go back
- five and ahead 10. Base year for the Year menu is obtained from the system clock
- when HourWorld™ starts up, so in 1999 the base year in the year menu will be
- 1999, etc.
-
- Added checkmarks to Time, Date, and Year menus.
-
- Fixed missing checkmark on Sunrise item on Display menu.
-
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- Changes since version 2.10r3
- Added minutes to the time strip at the top of the map (effective for VGA and SVGA
- sizes only, due to space limitations). The time strip reflects the use of daylight or
- standard time at the lome location. Users are reminded that the time strip at the top
- of the map is approximate only, as it is not possible to give one time at the top of a map
- that is followed by all locations beneath. Alternate red and blue coloring is used for
- increased readability.
-
- Added a new Time menu that gives time in AMPM format when AMPM is selected
- as the time format in the preferences (AMPM is the default format when HourWorld
- is downloaded). Format changes in the Time menu take place the next time HourWorld
- is opened after changing the time format preference.
-
- Fixed display of minute advance on the time setting portion of the screen where location
- settings are changed. A screen-drawing delay made it appear that the minute changed
- when the seconds showed 01. Now the minute changes correctly when the seconds
- show 00.
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- Changes since version 2.10r2
- Adjustments to insure compatibility with future operating systems. Minor changes
- made to text and control placements in some dialogs.
- Updates to documentation.
- My earlier product, the 680x0-based WorldClock DA, is removed from download
- package to save download time. 99% of purchasers now are using Power Macs,
- and want HourWorld instead of WorldClock. WorldClock DA is still available for
- 680x0 users by email or mail order.
-
-
- Changes since version 2.10r1
- Fixed problem with some pop-up menus that only worked if clicked on the left side.
-
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- Changes since version 2.05
- Created optional SVGA display size, with larger, more detailed map image optimized
- for 800x600 screen. Map image is licensed from The Living Earth, Inc.
- Added size preference to preference dialog.
- Added time menu for easier exploration and experimentation.
- Added arrow-key scrolling to database selection list.
- Added return key selection of location to database selection list.
- Added escape key cancel to database selection list.
- Added web and email access to the HourWorld web site via Internet Config.
- Fixed incompatibility with Queue Watcher.
- Fixed time adjustment error when selecting new home location in some circumstances.
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- Changes since version 2.04
- Fixed bug when double-clicking in location-selection scroll bar.
- Added go-away box for quitting.
- Added command-key equivalents:
- Command-W to print the current window.
- Command-S to save current data.
- Command-Y to bring up preferences dialog.
- Fixed bugs in Phone Call Coordinator daylight-twilight-night display for Arctic and
- Antarctic regions.
- Cosmetic changes to location-date-time change screen.
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- Changes since version 2.03
- Recompiled with new development system.
- Removed "Sunrise Tomorrow" option (No longer needed with new "Date" menu).
- Fixed bug in Phone Call Coordinator when UT option was selected.
- Fixed intermittent drawing bug in minute hand of analog clock display.
- Fixed overlapping text bug during refresh of digital clock.
- Adjusted Balloon Help to new menu configuration.
- Fixed a one-hour error when using the "Home Location" checkbox to change the
- home location from one on daylight saving to a location on standard time, or
- vice versa.
- Expanded operational memory slightly to insure successful printing operations.
- Changed GPS menu item in the display menu to always be operational. If GPS data
- is not available through GPSy™, each location is overwritten with a large "X".
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- Changes since version 2.02
- Minor cosmetic map changes.
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- Changes since version 2.01
- Changed map to image licensed from The Living Earth, Inc.
- Fixed bug in GPS menu item. Choosing time zone for GPS position resulted in a
- one-hour error during daylight saving time.
-
- Changes since version 2.00
- Changed internal daylight saving format for compatibility with Apple's Date & Time
- control panel and date/time stamping in email applications. HourWorld™ now
- assumes that daylight saving time, when it effect, is one hour ahead of standard
- time. This is an oversimplification as some locations in the world use 30 minutes
- and others use two hours, but it should produce less confusion for those who use
- both Date & Time and HourWorld™ to set their machine location.
- Cosmetic - Added shadows behind analog and digital clocks to give 3D effect.
-
- Changes since version 2.0 beta 8
- Refined registration key process, allowing two levels of registration - Lite and Full.
- Fixed problems with GPS and small display option.
- Added ability to make any location the home location by clicking on a clock.
- Added "Today" to Date Menu as a way to restore settings after exploring.
- Fixed conflict with PaperPort menus.
- Revised way HourWorld™ saves daylight saving information in PRAM.
- Revised order form to reflect current information.
-
- Changes since version 2.0 beta 7:
- Added preferences file (stored in preferences folder in system folder),
- allowing users to upgrade to later version without re-entering data.
- Added serial number and registration key to permit upgrading existing
- software without re-entering data.
- The number of permitted locations has been increased from 400 to 600.
- Fixed bugs...
- A GPS crash when speed in 0.0 to 0.1 MPH range.
-
- Changes since version 2.0 beta 6:
- No new features.
- Fixed bugs...
- Azimuth and direction on clocks (new bug in beta 6).
- Text on top of text when animating sundial display.
- Current position on map moved to position of clock 7 (new bug in beta 6).
- Only left part of default display menu active in preferences.
- Tested with System 8.0, 8.1 - PowerBook G3
- Tested with System 7.6 - PowerBook Duo 2300
-
- Changes since version 2.0 beta 5:
- Added Year menu to menubar. Allows changing year while on any screen.
- Little should change except the position and phase of the moon.
- Added Date menu to menubar. Allows changing month and day of month
- while on any screen. Display should reset to proper display for the new date.
- Added a user-adjustable reticle to the Call Coordinator display. This should
- allow for easier visualization. When starting up the first time, the new
- reticle (blue) appears to the far right. To reposition it, click where you want
- it. The new position is remembered and should be the same the next time
- you launch the program.
- GPS testing continues to show the program stable with GPSy™, System 8.1,
- and my PowerBook G3.
-
- Changes since version 2.0 beta 3:
- Fixed another bug that caused quitting with Type 10 error with GPS.
- Added calling windows option (now default) to the phone call coordinator.
- Changed structure of 'loc#' resource to accommodate saving call window info.
- Made location editing available for all locations, not just the home location.
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- Changes since version 2.0 beta 2:
- Removed debugging strings.
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- Changes since version 2.0 beta 1:
- Fixed bug in GPS mode that caused program to quit with Type 10 error.
- Fixed bug that gave improper display when switching from phone call coordinator
- directly to GPS screen.
-
- Changes since version 1.0.8:
- Added GPS features. HourWorld™ uses AppleEvents to poll GPSy™ for current
- GPS information. GPS reciever and GPSy™ software required. Contact Global
- Mapping Systems (www.gpsy.com) for details.
- Rebuilt with new compiler.
- Added Digital Clocks screen.
- Added Phone Call Coordinator screen.
-
- Changes since version 1.0:
- Bug fixes and compatibility work-arounds.
-
- Changes since WorldClock version 3.1
- Rewritten as PPC application program instead of 680x0 desk accessory.
- Added printing features for Almanacs, screens, and order form.
- A biggie - new twilight display to show geometrically accurate fading of twilight from
- full daylight to full darkness.
- Added balloon help.
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- Paul Software Engineering
- 513 West A Street
- Tehachapi CA 93561-1933
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- llpaul@hourworld.com
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