Programmer's release notes for Chaos Free
For Internal Use only.

Welcome to the Free version of Time & Chaos.

version 8.0.6.4

• fixed a chaos host sync issue on an edited repeating series where only the first editing item in the series would be sent
• transportable records accepted through the in basket now update the last modified date and time so that they correctly synchronize with chaos host.

version 8.0.6.3

• when you are filtered using a Not logic on a Category, new records are now unchecked for that category
• when editing bulleted items in notes.  Inserting a new item either in the middle or end of list will automatically turn on bullets 
• added Caspian as a new theme.
• programmers note only.  updated all internal windows calls from wm_user to registerwindowmessage
• theme color enhancements
• other minor bug fixes

version 8.0.6.2

• exporting of report data containing html (such as the linked name fields) is now stripped out.
• printing of notes from within a data entry screen now adds a header and footer with page count.
• minor bug fixes.

version 8.0.6.1

• fixed an issue adding a appointment or task series from within a contact record.
• fixed a bug when repeatedly printing appointments filtered by a group
• fixed a small bug when adding a series from selected contacts that would cause the linked names to blank out if you clicked on the linked names tab.
• fixed an international date bug that would fail to correctly display appointment end times in locations that use a comma for a decimal separator.
• dropping a single contact on the monthly calendar to schedule a new appointment now fills out your default drag text for the new event.

version 8.0.6.0

• new archive feature under the file menu.  Allows fast archiving of old calendar and task data.  Selectively restorable through the advanced data backup explorer.
• a few UI changes on Advanced data backup explorer to support the new archive feature.
• you can now drag contacts and drop on a date of the navigation calendars to quickly schedule and appointment.
• linked items within an Appointment, Task, Project or Contacts entry screen now can filter by group and category.
• miscellaneous bug fixes. 

version 8.0.5.9

• minor bug fixes.

version 8.0.5.8

• included confirmation dialog's to calendar, tasks, projects when using the delete button on the data entry screen.
• fixed a row select issue when using Shift + up / down cursor keys
• added a reset button and the ability to insert the tab keys on the custom clipboard designer.
• custom fields defined as being Currency, Integer, Percentage will now prevent keyboard entry of non-numeric characters
• optional search footer visibility is now saved, restored on program start.
• fixed a bug in reorganizing the users in the user list that could cause <b> </b> to be inserted around the user names.
• many small optimizations  

version 8.0.5.7

• fixed a day planner printout bug that would cause the time line to start at midnight when there was a repeating day title.
• fixed an issue that would turn off an appointment alarm when being moved to a new day when the lead time was 0 minutes.
• improved the efficiency of the chaos host synchronization with implementation of zip files rather than bak files.
• vCard addresses that are encoded as Quotable Printable should now import better
• many more minor things that are hardly worthy of a bullet item

version 8.0.5.6

• fixed a condition that could auto size the row heights when word wrap is turned off.
• fixed a few display fonts that were not following your theme settings.
• improved the refreshing of the display when changing theme elements.
• added a new section in options for Telephony.  This allows you to auto dial from you computer with services such as Skype using Callto: or Tel:
• main grids (not report) now have a default stretch column that sizes automatically so they do not spill over beyond view.  This option appears on the columns menu aptly named Auto Stretch Column. 
• fixed an issue with custom fields set to drop down list when using previous and next buttons.
• you can now drag an appointment or task from the quick find search results to a date on the navigation calendar to either copy or move the item.

version 8.0.5.5

• fixes for some time zones with the new world clocks on the agenda page.
• fixed the memory leak from the new agenda clocks.

version 8.0.5.4

• improved bullets and numbering within a note
• improved the speed when dragging and dropping multiple appointments or tasks to another day.
• fixed the tab key order on the contact entry screen. 
• fixed an incorrect record count when grid is in treeview mode. 
• context menu (cut,copy, paste ...) applied to all custom fields.
• when a grid is in treeview mode the column that it is grouped on is now automatically set to zero width, rather than repeating the same text over and over on each line.
• lots of small items

version 8.0.5.2

• new default option to left align data entry tabs.  If you don't like this or it is not appropriate for you display click the icon in the upper right corner of the data entry screen.
• minor change to the custom fields to allow improved resizing
• added an copy to clipboard icon in the contact preview for the address.  (more obvious then a right click)
• fixed a navigation calendar bug that was preventing the setting and clearing of a day color
• chaos host synchronization improved to ensure we always have a unique temporary folder.
• added a right click menu option to "Remove Linked Item(s)".  Useful when linked items have been added you want to remove the link only and not delete the item.
• quickfind has been enhanced to allow a database specific search.  Just preface your search with calendar:, tasks:, mail:, contacts:, projects: .... for example:  "task:shipping confirmation"  (don't forget the colon :).  PS.  if you have customized Projects to something else then you would use your customized name followed by a colon.
• lots of appearance tweaks
• to copy a telephone number or a custom field value to the windows clipboard you now only need to left mouse click on the text itself (not the hyperlink), also have made custom fields take advantage of launching applications via the services ini file.
• all categories have a new right click menu option to change the number of viewable columns from 1 to 9 (default is 3)

version 8.0.5.1

• added new option under Export for "Clipboard Copy as Text".  This copies the row column text to the windows clipboard in a format that can be directly pasted into most spreadsheets as columns and rows.
• fixed an repeat option bug that failed to properly recognize the last day of the month
• custom copy to clipboard no longer automatically inserts carriage return between records.  If you want carriage returns just add them to your template  
• redesign of category filter options needed in order to keep simplicity while adding Not logic
• improved the responsiveness during the opening a network UNC location the first time. 
• various other minor bug fixes/tweaks

version 8.0.5.0

• fixed a bug with repeated appointments where an event with an unchecked alarm would incorrectly check alarms on future events

version 8.0.4.9

• linked appointments, tasks that are editing from within the entry screen now will not be duplicated
• contact profile custom date fields are now printing properly formatted
• contact list "new button" drop down now includes appointments and tasks. You can now select multiple contacts, click new task or appointment, all selected contacts will be linked to the new event
• on a dual monitor configuration the Open Data Dialog was incorrectly opening in the center of the screen rather than center of the active monitor

version 8.0.4.8

• fixed a calendar printing bug where a repeating item with no start time would print at 12am rather than a day title
• a potential fix for a rare cloud synchronization condition where old temporary database files are unable to be deleted and thus preventing a users new records from being posted to the host
• dragged and dropped contact records to calendar or tasks can now insert fields from the contact record into the description. note: this is an advanced feature that works similar to the services.ini file. call or write tech support for assistance.

version 8.0.4.7

• chaoshost automatic sync settings have been moved so they are data independent (you will need to reset your options)
• fixed a bug related to the new 2 way reciprocal links overwriting previous values.
• fixed the prev/next record buttons from with a contact record so that no attempt is made to move beyond the first or last record.
• quickfind results can now be dragged and dropped as you would any other record
• vcs and ics files that have more that 1 record within the file, will now prompt user to automatically add all records
• when adding a new record, some tabs were unavailable until after record was saved
• fixed: when attempting to save a new project without a project name, user was warned but the record would close thus losing the changes

version 8.0.4.6

• improved main icon scaling on desktop
• option for dialog prompts enhanced to be unique for all views
• fixed an issue that would prevent the delete icon from working on a linked item within a contact record
• copy address to clipboard now suppresses the double & characters in an address
• photo panel within a contact entry screen opened/closed state is now persistent
• improved the performance of opening a network UNC location the first time. (windows can be very slow to respond to an initial request for a UNC location)
• improved drag and drop (redesigned/rewritten to help some users who get a stuck drag pointer)
• a contact linked to other contacts are now 2 way (reciprocal) links

version 8.0.4.5

• type ahead lookup key processing on the grid has been rewritten.
• fixed a bug that would prevent the minimize button from working on windows 7 systems set to 125% font size
• fixed a bug where erasing the first category label and then saving would move the other labels up one position

version 8.0.4.4

• Contact drop to appointment is now correctly setting the default alarm lead time preference
• Print settings optional start and end time tweaks have been corrected to properly display a formatted time.
• custom date fields with v3x values should now visually convert.
• custom fields enhanced so that a field set as Normal Edit Control will no longer use/save previously entered values
• reverted to old style tool tips as a few reports of occasional sticking
• various other minor corrections & tweaks

version 8.0.4.3

• custom fields now support international currency (will need to change the field label to use localized symbol in place of $ and a program restart).
• repeat options on an existing non repeating event have now been corrected to reflect the appointment date rather than today's date.
• chaos host optimizations include providing some overlap time for network users with inaccurate system clocks.
• various other minor corrections & tweaks.

version 8.0.4.2

• on startup of classic module the first selected task with linked contacts now ignores highlighting of the contact may leave the user believing that that contact list sorting is incorrect.
• custom fields with decimal places are now displaying consistent formatting on both the grid and the data entry screens.
• fixed a bug with Set and Clear Categories Values where it would incorrectly truncate the category at the position of the change.
• now clearing the checked linked contacts when using Prev Next buttons on a contact record
• word mail merge with custom fields (projects or contacts) containing dates should now be correctly formatted.
• improved method of bringing ms word to the foreground when mail merging.
• removed the extra blank category from being added on the category selection pop up window.
• fixed the Agenda module background color on windows 8

version 8.0.4.1

• fixed restore so that it really can restore old format backup files.
• added ability to schedule a new activity series from within a record.
• many small tweaks and twiddles.

version 8.0.4.0

• fixed a Group filter bug that would carry an Group Filter from the calendar to other modules.
• a new appointment default end time is completed without the requirement for a default start time.  

version 8.0.3.9

• fixed external alarm monitor so that it now uses the correct ini settings file
• fixed: Task default drop priority.
• fixed double confirmation required while creating a new set of data
• restore data now supports old version backups, providing that there are no current bak files in the restore folder.
• task list printout now supports color priorities
• the "New" toolbar button in Contacts now includes "E-Mail Message". This is to create a new email to all the selected contacts.
• quite a few treeview mode tweaks.
• corrected a font color issue on the Agenda page with the themes Brillant and Whitby.
• password in preferences is no longer displayed in plain text
• linked lists now save the last used sort order (ascending or descending)

version 8.0.3.8

• added a toggle button for live spelling to the notes screens.
• added a few adjustments to better handle large font settings in windows.
• create desktop shortcut was failing to actually launch the correct dataset
• fixed an issue where a maximized main form would not restore back to normal in the old windows classic mode
• a few tweaks to the activity series data entry screens.

version 8.0.3.7

• fixed a condition where editing a repeating series by ONLY changing the repeat thru date would fail to see the record as being changed.
• fixed a minor color issue with Metro theme font color
• improved percentage custom fields so it better supports decimals.
• contact record telephone number field connect (dial) buttons now working.

version 8.0.3.6

• fixed a minor issue within the contact entry screen that was causing the misalignment of the copy and paste icons.
• fixed an issue that prevented the default time interval preference from being recalled.
• reordered the Quick Access Toolbar icons.
• included missing dymo label printing utility.

version 8.0.3.5 - Official Release March 5 2012

• added a few more formats for the contact's "Name" field, which is extensively used not only as a column but also the format of Linked Names (contacts section of the program settings).
• address block on the business card now correctly supports the format chosen in settings
• copy primary/secondary address block images added to contact entry screen.
• a group and category query on the classic screen can now be combined.  
• fixed a bug that prevented the type ahead search from working in the contact list when "activate controls with a mouse over" option was selected in options.

version 8.0.3.4

• launching a vCard, vCalendar can now correctly start the program if it is closed.
• mouse hover will now change the focus to the underlaying control. useful in conjunction with a mouse scrollwheel can be turned off in options (activate controls with a mouse over)
• no longer have to click a date for the week number to refresh, it's now activated on startup
• a single vcard exported to the user specified filename, multiple vcards export to the Display name of each record.
• prevented the opening of a new record by single clicking on a grouped node.
• improved the clearing of on screen data when changing data sets
• fixed a windows xp issue that caused a couple of extra characters to be displayed on the "New" menu items

version 8.0.3.3

• fixed a condition that prevented edited appointment or task series from being uploaded to ChaosHost.
• fixed a condition where editing of repeat series on the month view or week view and opting to change only a single event would incorrectly update the whole series.
• fixed the planner drag item so that it now can change both time and date in a single drag operation
• fixed an issue where the repeat thru date could initially be set to a date prior to the event date.
• viewing only of the repeat options no longer marks the record as having changed
• fixed a couple of minor issues regarding importing and exporting of vcards
• added additional checks to ensure user confirmation prior to creating any new files in a folder
• fixed an error in the format of the default time date stamp in notes
• improved the pasting of snippets into a note.
• added a "New" toolbar icon (easier for some to see/use)
• drop of contact to appointments now sets default start time, end time correctly.
• fixed a bug that would prevent a windows shutdown from closing the program.
• folder synchronization now supports legal billing data
• reporting on a date field can now accept values of (and can be saved with a report)
  • %THISMONTH%, %LASTMONTH%, %NEXTMONTH%
  • %THISYEAR%, %LASTYEAR%, %NEXTYEAR%
  • %THISWEEK%, %LASTWEEK%, %NEXTWEEK%
  • %THISQUARTER%, %LASTQUARTER%, %NEXTQUARTER%
  • %JANUARY% ... %DECEMBER%

version 8.0.3.2

• custom copy fixed a bug that would raise an error due on tasks.
• custom copy now support linked names as text rather than record keys.
• agenda view appointment and task delete menus is now functional
• tree view nodes background color corrected to be the same as the grid
• grids were not remembering the last sort order when program was restarted if the first column was an icon style column
• the quick lookup edit (at the top of a column) will close when focus moved to another module
• added a notification that moving and sorting by columns is restricted while in treeview mode
• group filters are saved at program close and recalled on opening of data
• horizontal scroll position maintained after sort on column headings.
• better coordination of filters within various views

version 8.0.3.1

• initial release