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Date

Version

Changes

04.06.01

v1.90

fixed

bug while loading list (with mixed case in extension)

fixed

loadable splash screen for all my friend out there, they like to bundle WPC with their pictures

fixed

autostart failure on some systems

added

support for PNG-Images added currently based  on Gustavo Huffenbacher Daud's PNG port of the free ZLIB-Source (1.1.3)

27.08.00

v1.88

fixed

"Not a valid (or unsupported) format" Bug

fixed

.jpeg extension now also work with WPC

fixed

better handling of listfiles (faster)

fixed

many minor (internal) changes

fixed

progress-bar error on startup, while using the new "Monitor Directory" mode

fixed

various access violations while scrolling through the list

fixed

if no pictures are available during startup Wallpaper Changer will automatically close

added

"Monitor Directory Mode" [CTRL]+M

added

"Do (not) remove non existing wallpapers from list" - checkbox

added

Hide/Show all desktop icons

05.01.00

v1.86

fixed

some interface inconsequence

fixed

many various bugs

added

experimental skin support

added

splash screen checkbox

added

Network-Support (for remote-administration)

added

much smaller .exe file (around 100kb less)   

19.07.99

v1.85

fixed

idle priority problem

fixed

better random function (i hope)

fixed

many little bugs

added

advanced tab with some new settings

added

you can customize the function of WPC tray

added

global hot keys (see help file)
[CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[ALT]+[F5], [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[ALT]+[F6]

added

you can save the temporary bitmap to your personal folder

checked

Y2K issues

checked

much better help file, you should have a look on it, there are many little tips around Wallpaper Changer

added

nifty splash screen, if you don't like it add ShowSpash=0 to your registry or hit enter on the registry file in "help\registry\NoSplashScreen.reg"

added

different user interfaces for NT and Windows 9x, to change also the logon picture in Windows 9x, you must add AdvancedWin9XOptions=1 to your registry

03.05.99

v1.80

fixed

Resize bug fixed (if the picture is already in the right size)

fixed

Bug in "AutoTile" function fixed

fixed

Sometimes Wallpaper Changer has not saved your picture collections if Windows force the program to exit

fixed

Unreadable icons fixed - if Wallpaper Changer blanking your icons, you should simply disable the transparent icon feature

fixed

Thread bug with GIF pictures fixed

fixed

Most parts of the code are totally rewritten

added

Wallpaper Changer can now analyze your picture and will determinate the best background and the most readable icon caption color.

added

Adjustable priority of the program, by default Wallpaper Changer uses the lowest system priority to prevent problems with other applications

added

Option "Never" change added, if you like manually change your wallpaper from time to time

added

Screen saver detection to prevent palette changes on 256 color systems (only Windows NT at the moment)

added

New option to check the desktop size,this is for all screen savers, WinAMP plugins, TV applications they switch to another resolution while running ...

added

Enhanced error handling routine and dialog, Wallpaper Changer will now save a short message to your clipboard. This is better for reporting bugs on Wallpaper Changer.

added

Restricted support of relative paths in .wpl files ( Wallpaper Changer can only load relative paths but not save at this time )

added

There is also a new email address, please send your feedback mails and bug reports to "Frank.Pleitz@topmail.de" up to now.

01.22.99

v1.75

fixed

Wallpaper Changer will change different pictures, if you decide to change the current and the default user wallpaper on startup ... some minor other things ...

added

"Auto Tile" feature, now you can have both types of pictures in one list, Wallpaper
Changer will till or resize your pictures automatically

added

Now you can decide what Wallpaper Changer should do, if you press the [x] button in the upper left corner

added

You can also hide the Wallpaper Changer trayicon on minimize now (to save trayspace on laptops)

28.11.98

v1.71

fixed

Wallpaper Changer will no more close if you change your wallpaper once a day / startup but you have choose transparent icons, this causes a nifty bug: your wallpaper will change without schedule for that

added

Force exit option added, if you use transparent icons and change your wallpaper once a day or on startup

added

FAQ.txt

20.11.98

v1.70

fixed

Wallpaper Changer will remeber last open directory

added

GIF support (thanx to Theodor Kleynhans)

added

Drag and drop of complete directories

added

New resize routine

added

Hourglass if Wallpaper Changer is working

added

Number of pictures in current list will be displayed beside the name of the list

added

Nifty logo and the listbox color will now change automatically with your color scheme

29.10.98

v1.61

added

Various visual enhancements, new title bar (will change automatically with your color scheme) ...

added

Double click on icon in systemtray will open Wallpaper Changer, double click again minimize to tray

fixed

Some bug and spelling fixes ...

27.10.98

v1.60

added

Feature to change the default user
wallpaper and desktop color

fixed

More user friendly interface, improved color choice options

fixed

Double click instead of single click on icon in systemtray will open Wallpaper Changer now

fixed

Less memory required if minimized

04.10.98

v1.50

added

Interface Redesign

added

More resize options

added

Option to search your disks for pictures

added

Internet links

added

DBClick on Listbox will apply selected
picture

fixed

Wallpaper Changer will no more stop, if
you go to the options dialog

fixed

Multiuser support, Wallpaper Changer now
write to HKEY_CURRENT_USER
..\Run\Wallpaper

fixed

Border settings

28.09.98

v1.42

added

Using "best fit" now if the deformation of the aspect ratio is to high

18.09.98

v1.41

fixed

Icon transparency reseted after some D3D applications

16.09.98

v1.40

added

Option for transparent icons on desktop

07.06.98

v1.32

added

Advanced resize options

06.06.98

v1.31

added

New "border" option

04.06.98

v1.30

added

2 internal resize routines

added

"Fast Preview" status will be saved

added

GENERAL-,ADDITIONAL SETTINGS - popupitem

added

New Optionsdialog

fixed

Minor bugs fixed

02.06.98

v1.21

fixed

Final fix for "(Un)Install" bug in NT v4.0

23.05.98

v1.20

added

Wallpaper Changer is called when there is already an instance running

08.02.98

v1.19

added

Multiuser support

added

Extra Icon for starting Wallpaper Changer in Setup_Mode (in Wallpaper Program Group)

fixed

Exception raised while installing Wallpaper Changer or register Listfiles (without rights of the administrator in Windows NT)

03.02.98

v1.18

added

Explorer Drag & Drop

25.01.98

v1.17

fixed

Wrong imagesize sometimes

added

Fast Preview - popupitem (for more speed during decoding JPEG's for preview)

added

More shortcuts

24.01.98

v1.16

added

Show Readme.txt - popupitem

added

New Picturelist - popupitem

added

Rightclickpopup on preview ...

added

Save Changes Dialogbox

fixed

The return of the DEL_Key bug ;)

20.01.98

v1.14

fixed

Changing pictures on startup causes problems on _CreateForm()

10.01.98

v1.14

fixed

Resize to full screen in Windows 98 b3

added

More popupitems

added

The tooltip of the trayicon now contains the name of the listfile

added

You can now set the desktop color inside the program ([F9] or popupmenu)

22.12.97

v1.13

added

Picturelist can now be saved

added

Listfiles will be associated, if you wish

25.10.97

v1.12

fixed

Problems with large fonts

added

Add shortcuts to startmenu and desktop

added

Change wallpaper once a day or on startup

23.09.97

v1.11

fixed

Image proportion fixed

18.09.97

v1.11

fixed

Less memory required on minimize

added

Nice visual effect if active :)

17.09.97

v1.11

fixed

Click on Systemtray causes empty form

fixed

DEL_Key bug

11.09.97

v1.11

changed

User Interface (Listbox,SpinEdit),

added

New popupitem [Start with Windows]

08.09.97

v1.1

fixed

Wrong JPEG size, minor fixes

05.09.97

v1.1

added

JPEG - Support

01.09.97

v1.0

Initial version of Wallpaper Changer.

   
    

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