ClipMate 4.0 Release Notes Version 4.0.1 Build 85 June 13, 1996 INSTALLATION ------------ Just run the included Setup.exe program. We have different versions to run on 16-bit and 32-bit systems. It is appropriate to install into either \clipmt40 or \program files\clipmt40 but we do not recommend installing into the same directory as a pre-existing ClipMate 2.x or 3.x version. Also, you can install both the 16 and 32-bit versions, but they must reside in separate directories (they can share a data directory, however.) RE-INSTALLATION --------------- If you are installing this version over the top of a previous build of ClipMate 4 (including beta) then here are some common questions: Q: Will my existing ClipMate 4 registration number continue to work? A: YES - the registration is kept in CLIPMT40.INI, which is preserved. (provided that you HAVE previously registered version 4) Q: Will my data be overwritten or deleted? A: No - the install only replaces files with updated ones - no deleting is performed. Q: Should I uninstall the old one first? A: No need - just install over the top of what's there. Q: What about version 3.x registration numbers, will they work? A: No - you need to upgrade. Change History -------------- 4.0.1 BUILD 85 ------------------- > ClipMate would sometimes stop capturing if left on past 12:00 AM. This was due to some errant date logic which protects against duplicates. Fixed. > The Picker window would have problems with empty data - fixed. > A hard-coded pathname made it problematic to move ClipMate to a different drive or diectory - fixed. > The main menu was missing an underscore for the Config menu item. > Added "Are You Sure" prompt to the Delete All function. > The Appliation Profile is now a little "smarter", as it now knows about WordPerfect 7. 4.0.0 BUILD 84 ------------------- > Bitmaps were not being properly de-allocated from memory when they weren't the current active item. Fixed. > Build 83 had the main window a few pixels to short vertically, which caused the bottom edge of the window to be chopped a little. (cosmetic) 4.0.0 BUILD 83 ------------------- > Fixed GPF that occurred when you invoked Collection Management dialog from right-click menu in the Activate Collection drop-down list. > Fixed problem with Application Profiles, which prevented profiles from being built for the Win95 Explorer. > Altered work-around for Brian Quinon's Spell program. See Notes Below. Known Problems: --------------- There are several known problem that exist on some systems. We are working on fixing them, but they are not severe enough to delay the launch. Check our WWW page for updates. > Help - Out Of Memory messages. These are harmless errors that occur if you click on a hypertext link, appearing in a pop-up help window ("What's This" style help windows). We think that it's really a bug in the Help system, and since the popup help does double-duty as part of the regular help system, we don't really want to remove the links, which are valuable when working with the regular help system. > Hotkey conflicts - The hotkeys (32-bit only) can conflict with other applications, if the same keys are used. This usually affects F1..F12 or Shift+F1..Shift+F12. Just turn them off, if they cause trouble. This has been known to affect WordPerfect, as well as other word processors that make use of F-keys. > Phantom Icon - even though you choose for the icon to go into the SysTray (Windows95 feature) there may be another icon present at startup in the regular taskbar. This only affects some systems, and we are working on a fix. We currently suspect that it only happens on systems running Norton Navigator. If you find differently, please tell us. > Stay On Top option doesn't work when iconified in non-windows95-gui systems. > Tab Behavior Problem - 16-bit only. Tab in User Prefs dialog gets fouled once you click into the Application Profile settings. This is easily worked-around by simply closing the dialog, and re-opening it. Missing Features: ----------------- There are several features from 3.1 that aren't currently implemented, but will arrive in later builds: > "sticky icon" - icon remembers position on screen (not yet implemented) > Icon Shows X when not capturing (not yet implemented) > Control Menu (menu attached to icon) (not implemented) Most of these are addressed in different ways when using Windows95 / NT 4.0. > DIB Bitmaps - ClipMate can't currently display them. We'll add this feature in a later release. Compatibility Notes: -------------------- Brian Quinon's Spell Program ---------------------------- We are working with Brian on a permanent solution, but in the meantime, this is how you make ClipMate ignore the Spell program, if you get errors in Spell: add this line to your \windows_directory\clipmt40.ini file, at the end of the [CLIPMATE] section: Ignore_MSGSRV32=1 Microsoft Excel --------------- You may get "Can't Open Clipboard" errors from time to time, when copying. This is due to some unfortunate behavior in Excel. We're going to discuss this with Microsoft.... Distribution ------------ This version does not have the required VENDINFO.DIZ and FILE_ID.DIZ files required for distribution. Please do not distribute this release to other online services until we provide these files. Obtaining New Releases ---------------------- The primary source for new releases is our web site at: http://www.thornsoft.com