Midi Translator - Version History

Bome's Midi Translator Version History

V1.6.1: Minor bug-fix Release

• added user manual
• fixed the option start minimized
• fixed crash when shutting down windows
• fixed locking up with setting timers in response to onPresetActive event
• fixed explicit rescan MIDI devices
• when opening the log window, display a warning that it swallows resources
• fixed deadlock when extensively changing presets
• fixed stale translator list display when deleting one preset (if not last preset)

V1.60: Major Improvements and new Features

• added Author and Player editions
• new look: preset list, toolbar with icons
• new Outgoing Actions:
  - improved change preset action
  - send WM_ messages
  - emulate Mouse movement/clicks
• new Incoming Triggers:
  - on preset enable/disable
  - on enable/disable processing
  - on project open
• added new global variables: [g0...g9], [ha...hz], and [h0...h9]
• allow multiple presets to be active at the same time
• when opening a .bmtp/.bmte file, an associated help file will be opened automatically (if same filename and of type pdf,txt,rtf,htm, or html).

V1.60 beta: list of minor fixes

• save preset as text file
• "copy" will also put a textual representation to the clipboard
• bug fix: with start minimized, Edit Window will show nonetheless
• bug fix: if start minimized and no splash screen, keystroke out does not work
• enhanced timer: allow variables for timer delay and repetitions
• outgoing action: switch to another preset by number or variable
• wait a short while before enabling dialog boxes to prevent accidental yes'ing them
• use My Documents\Bome's Midi Translator as default folder for project files
• use Save As for read-only files
• added shortcuts in Edit Window: Revert: Ctrl+R, next tab: Ctrl+PageUp, previous tab: Ctrl+PageDown
• allow changing the order of presets
• menu function to explicitly rescan MIDI devices
• rules can have a description text
• when closing Edit Translator window, ask if user wants to apply changes
• bugfix: do not continue processing in other presets if stop processing is active

V1.50: list of major improvements and new features

• keystroke as Incoming Action
• Rules: variable assignments, mathematical expressions, jumps, and conditional execution
• timers: repeated or delayed execution of Translators
• changed to file-based approach: presets are now saved in project files (*.bmtp).
  A migration wizard will savely convert your old presets in the registry.
• added log window for convenient verification (debugging) of your translation presets
• MIDI device selector in Tray menu
• reload MIDI device list if a device is plugged in
• add separate keystroke press/key release Outgoing Action
• allow compound MIDI IN messages, e.g. NRPN and RPN messages
• safequard against accidental closing: "Do you really want to close?"
• most recently used files list for projects

V1.50: list of minor fixes

• [beta1] Options column instead of "Stop" column
• [beta1] new shortcut: Ctrl+Up/Ctrl+Down in Translator list to move them up/down
• [beta1] new option: do not emulate keystrokes when Midi Translator is active
• [beta1] open the last open MIDI device automatically, even if it is switched on after start of Midi Translator
• [beta1] bug fix: make sure that autostart is in user's autostart group
• [beta1] bug fix: presets are lost if [none] is selected when closing
• [beta1] bug fix: duplicate function for KeyDown/KeyUp events
• [beta1] bug fix: disappearing About Box when "show splash screen" is disabled
• [beta1] bug fix: failing function "Rename Preset"
• [beta1] bug fix: lost all Translators when adding an empty Translator at first position
• [beta1] bug fix: when shutting down Windows while Midi Translator is running, settings are not saved
• [beta1] bug fix: help screen for Import settings was always shown, even if "don't show again" was checked
• [beta1] bug fix: selecting [none] preset from tray menu
• [beta1] bug fix: sometimes the tray icon was not animated
• [beta1] include license info in splash screen
• [beta1] remember edit window position
• [beta1] display controller numbers 0-based
• [beta1] nicer display of (N)RPN messages
• [beta2] bug fix: fixed Keystroke Input [beta2]
• [beta2] added option to ignore keyboard input actions when MT is active
• [beta2] bug fix: ask to save modified project when opening another project
• [beta2] bug fix: ask to save unnamed preset before saving
• [beta2] bug fix: editing a new translator will display "Unknown" for Input/Output
• [beta3] bug fix: Rules: allow Assignment and Expression as THEN actions

V1.40 - list of major improvements and new features

• Edit Translator window: new layout, revised help, can remain visible now
• new outgoing action: "no output"
• new outgoing action: enable/disable processing
• new outgoing action: choose Presets via MIDI as Outgoing Action:
  1. to a named set
  2. next/previous set, ignoring [none] and [always active]
  The current event will be processed and then the specified set will be changed asynchronously
• added an "Active" column for the translators to temporary switch them off
• improved MIDI Capture: added small MIDI monitor
• improved real-time performance
• new option: Autostart
• new option: Start minimized
• new option: Show Tray Icon
• new option: Minimize to Tray
• new option: Show Splash Screen
• new option: friendly MIDI message display

V1.40: list of minor fixes

• Translator name change not always retained
• added Clear button for Key Strokes
• added a reset midi device (panic) button
• changed format in ini file for options
• multiple selections in main window possible
• various minor GUI improvements
• view incoming action when editing outgoing action and vice versa
• added rename/duplicate for presets, removed "save" (automatically saved)
• fixed non-visible event monitor if started minimized
• MIDI Thru option in tray menu
• Capture MIDI for Outgoing MIDI, too
• fixed: Capture events not working when window is maximized
• auto-apply for Edit Translator
• added global variables
• own file extensions: bmts/bmtp
• calling MidiTranslator.exe with parameter will be taken as preset file and loaded
• changed click on tray icon: left double-click will always bring MT to front right click will show menu
• added description for MIDI actions
• cut/copy/paste of Translators (for copying from/to presets)
• add "Add" and "Duplicate" buttons in edit window
• fix automatic insertion of variables for Capture MIDI
• column widths in the list view are now stored
• renamed "Options" to "General" in Edit Translator window
• cooler display of LED's
• fixed that MIDI Out would not work if MIDI IN=(none)
• fixed Copy/Paste in Edit Translator window

V1.31

• fixed MIDI2MIDI translation bug
• fixed "Stop Processing" not being saved

V1.30

• added "Duplicate" function
• detect feedback of virtual MIDI ports
• added PostcardWare reminder
• change order of translators (menu or via drag'n'drop)
• remove "Delete" button, a "More..." Button instead.
• Flag if translator processing should stop
• cleaner handling of presets
• context menu for translator listing
• tray animation is now showing accurately MIDI input, output and translation
• presets are now stored in registry
• import/export of settings and presets
• better MIDI performance
• added midi->keystroke translator option
• potential deadlock at program exit fixed

V1.20

• bug fix: on heavy midi input while closing a dead lock occured
• added options to not filter Active Sensing and Midi Time Code
• "Thru also for translated messages" now specific to each Translator (is now called "output both translated and original message")
• cute Event Monitor with LED's

V1.11

• Changed email, snail mail and webaddresses

V1.10

• Midi Translator now resides in the Tray. Like that you have quick access to the presets without wasting space on your desktop or your taskbar
• You can now run multiple instances: Just rename a copy of MidiTranslator.exe to a different name. It will use its own configuration file.

V1.00 Initial Release

• resolved the performance problem by disabling the display of incoming messages in the statusbar when minimized
• added the splash screen (thanks to my graphics department Rob1)