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- WWPlus version history
- refer to the online help (press F1) for details on any item.
-
- version 1.45 March 1995
- -Added option to resize non-tiled wallpaper to full screen or
- a set size, either proportionately or by stretching.
- -Added additional image editing functions: Gamma adjustment,
- Sharpen, and Soften.
- -Tightened code to reduce resource usage.
- -fixed bug: default SaveAs option was broken in file dialog.
- -fixed bug: tiling on/off option was broken in file dialog.
- -fixed bug: screen saver hotcorners did not work at program
- startup unless multipurpose icon was in use.
- -fixed bug: Cancel Load menu on Thumbnail screen produced error.
- -Added Delete Queue menu choice.
- -UnInstall section added to the README.TXT file.
- -Screen Saver configuration allows intervals as short as 1 second
- (down from a 10 second minimum) for continuous change.
-
- verson 1.44 February 1995
- -Queue management has been enhanced in several ways:
- -Startup queue may be set by use of a command-line argument.
- -The .QUE file extension may be "associated" with WWPlus to
- allow starting the program by clicking on a .QUE file in the
- file manager or an icon for that file. Use "File...Associate."
- -If a second instance of WWPlus is started with a .QUE file
- specified, a message box will allow the user to choose which
- instance to run. An easy way to change queues by using
- associated icons.
- -LZW compression technology used in GIF now licensed from Unisys.
- -disabled com port monitor when running Windows NT. The com
- port monitor caused problems, and is not necessary in a
- pre-emptive environment.
- -fixed bug which prevented positioning of .ICO files by dragging.
- -fixed bug: Display order menu item was not changing display order icon.
- -fixed bug: When screen saver set to Restore Previous wallpaper, the next
- Windows session would still get the last screen saver image as wallpaper.
-
- version 1.43 January 1995
- -added drag 'n drop capability - drag files from file manager
- to the WWPlus window or icon to add them to the queue.
- -fixed bug that caused program to crash when attempting to
- access a drive that is not available or not ready.
- -fixed resource leak that caused a small amount of User Resources
- to not be released by the multipurpose icon.
- -installation now removes several files from the Windows directory
- and places them in a user-defined directory. The only file left
- in the Windows directory is WWPSAVR.SCR; necessary to get Windows
- to put it in the screen saver list.
- -If the screen saver starts and WWPlus is not running, it will
- start WWPlus. If something prevents WWPlus from starting an error
- message will be generated.
- -WWPLUS.INI no longer used - program directly uses .QUE files so
- Queue save function and AutoSave queue no longer necessary. There
- was a problem under Windows NT and some Windows 3.11 systems when
- exiting Windows with WWPlus running and AutoSave on.
- -WWPLUS.TIF no longer used to store thumbnails. A .TIF file with
- the same name as the queue is stored in the same directory as the
- queue; it does not have to be rebuilt when switching between queues.
- -added information on photo scanning service, with free scans
- for registrants of WWPlus
-
- version 1.421 October 1994
- -fixed bug that occurred in version 1.42 causing function
- error when using Save Queue As function.
-
- version 1.42 October 1994
- -added 'hot corner' support for the screen saver.
- -added support for .ICO Windows icon files.
- -added batch file conversion menu item.
- -made picture editor available without selecting a queue entry first.
- -deleting defaults to deleting queue entry only.
- -double-clicking queue entry makes that file the wallpaper.
- -fixed several problems with the file add and saveas dialogs.
- -added tiling option to the add wallpaper dialog.
-
- version 1.411 July 1994
- -Fixed bug that caused the screen saver to fail on .RLE files.
-
- version 1.41 June 1994
- -Fixed bug that caused timer to not restore properly when
- the screen saver exited.
- -Made password prompt go away if nothing is entered in 30
- seconds.
- -Changed multipurpose icon position to percentage of screen
- height and width rather than absolute pixel position, so
- the icon doesn't get "lost" when screen size is changed.
-
- version 1.402 May 1994
- -Fixed bug that caused the program to default to the same
- image when Change Wallpaper at Startup was selected along
- with Random mode.
-
- version 1.401 May 1994
- -Fixed bug that would cause the screen saver to fail if the
- user's background was red.
- -Some changes made to fix display problems with some screen
- resolutions and small fonts.
-
- version 1.4 May 1994
- -Added Screen Saver module to turn wallpaper into a screen saver.
- -Interface revised to reflect modern icon toolbar design with
- 3-D look to all screens. More options are now front-panel icons.
- -Deleting a file from the queue now prompts to allow deleting
- the file from your hard drive.
- -Further reduction in program files. Files no longer needed
- and which may be deleted if not used by other programs include:
- MHRUN300.DLL, MHCM200.VBX, MHCOMD.VBX and CTL3DV2.DLL.
- WWPLUS.DLL and MSGBLAST.VBX which were used in recent versions
- have been combined into WWPLIBR.VBX, a smaller file.
- -Several primary preferences previously kept with each queue are
- now global, affecting all queues.
-
- version 1.358 March 1994
- -Made multiple selections possible in the ADD file dialog.
- -Made the program remember where it was in a sequential file
- listing, so the next startup will be in sequence.
- -Changed the "Special Change Button" so that it is smaller
- and has more functions. Timer can be toggled, wallpaper
- changed, wallpaper removed, and program exited, all without
- bringing up the main screen.
- -Added preference item for Auto Save. When enabled, the
- program will not prompt before saving changes to a queue
- at program exit and when queues are being changed.
- -fixed bug that caused tiled images to sometimes not tile.
- -fixed bug that turned timer on when interval was changed.
- -Program name officially changed to WWPlus from WinWall Plus
- to avoid confusion with other programs called WinWall.
- -Fixed bug that caused GPF when trying to save an already
- existing JPEG file.
-
- version 1.357 January 1994
- -Fixed bug that could cause system crash when using the
- "Special Change Wallpaper Icon."
-
- version 1.356 December 1993
- -Program no longer uses MUSCLE.VBX and MHSP200.VBX, which may be
- removed if not needed by other programs. Added small custom
- file WWPLUS.DLL for functions previously derived from MUSCLE.
- -Added "Make Current Wallpaper" function to menu on thumbnail
- screen. On 256-color displays,Wallpaper colors may be wrong
- until the thumbnail or program screen is minimized.
- -Preferences menu now a full menu rather than a sub-menu of the
- Wallpaper menu.
-
- version 1.355 November 1993
- -New CTL3D module included, called CTL3DV2.DLL. The program no
- longer uses CTL3D.DLL, which may be removed if no other program
- is using it.
- -Fixed minor bug introduced in version 1.354 regarding use of
- CTL3D module.
-
- version 1.354 November 1993
- -Fixed bug that would cause GPF error when exiting the program
- by means of the End Program option under the wallpaper menu.
- -Removed need for MHTG200.VBX and MHML200.VBX. If a previous
- version was installed, these files may be removed from the
- Windows\System directory. Since it is possible that another
- program might need them, keep a copy.
-
- version 1.353 November 1993
- -Added support for JPEG compressed files (.JPG extension).
- used only for true color 24-bit files, JPEG is a "lossy"
- format. It offers small file size with the tradeoffs being
- slow decompression and some loss of detail. See the file
- FORMATS.TXT for further information.
- -Fixed bug that caused too much memory use when non-BMP formats
- are used.
-
- version 1.352 October 1993
- -Added Up/Down buttons to move a selection within the wallpaper
- queue.
- -Added ability to expand/contract file listings to make them
- easier to read.
- -Added Preference menu item to change wallpaper when program
- is started (default does not).
- -Added Preference menu new feature: Minimized program icon
- may be replaced by a small form that, when clicked, will change
- the wallpaper immediately. Pressing the spacebar when the form
- has the focus will also cause a wallpaper change. The form can
- be placed anywhere on screen, and will remember its location.
- -Some improvements in queue handling, including Start New Queue
- option. The program now remembers directory for last queue used.
-
- version 1.0, August 1992, through
- version 1.351 September 1993
- These prior versions of WinWall and WinWall Plus are completely outdated.
-