29/5/18. Version 6.0.6723 !! Fixed !! When running in a window and exiting the calling screen using the red X (top right of window) the software would show multiple error messages. ================================================== 12/4/18. Version 6.0.6676 !! Fixed !! When using custom designed patterns FAWN would sometimes detect a winner when the card still needed one number to win. When loading a session that contained custom patterns (that couldn't be found) part of the Session Manager would be missing. ================================================== 9/4/18. Version 6.0.6673 !! Fixed !! When using Random or Manual Power Balls the flashboard would have a small section missing at the top. Using the Rescue Last Session button whilst a game was in progress would cause multiple error messages and erratic flashing (Rescue button now disabled whilst a game is in progress). Using custom patterns with long file names caused the Previous Number, Total Numbers Called, Card Color and Game Number text to shrink. When using custom patterns and playing two or three patterns per game the software always called all numbers even if 'Only call numbers required to win current pattern' was selected. CurrentGame label could overlap the TotalNumbersCalled label if text was edited. ================================================== 2/3/18. Version 6.0.6635 ~~ Improved ~~ GameSheet printing now fits the paper better. !! Fixed !! After selecting Worst Card the dropdown selectors for PowerBalls, OddEvenWilds, and Wild numbers would be disabled. Prize money allowed input of disallowed characters such as currency symbol which would cause the program to crash. Prize money allowed jackpot and progressive strings to be assembled in the wrong order such as ;21.99J;32.75P (J and P should precede the value) which would cause the program to crash. ================================================== 11/1/18. Version 6.0.6585 !! Fixed !! Cards would be blank when editing the layout and resizing the cards (on secondary displays) using the keyboard. ================================================== 1/1/18. Version 6.0.6575 ++ Added ++ FAWN - Fully Automatic Win Notification. Ability to input the range of serial numbers in play (for FAWN). Barcodes can be printed on the cards (for easy input of serial numbers). Option to scan barcodes with a USB handheld barcode scanner. An extra flashboard layout (5x15 down the left hand side of the screen). Extra licence types (1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year and 2 year). Multi-display capability (previous version only used a maximum of 2 displays). An editor for all caller screens (move and resize almost everything to your liking). All secondary callers screens can be shown/hidden with F9 key. Option to only call numbers required to win the current pattern. Main UI can now be scrolled if using a low resolution display (so user can see all tabs). Options added to show/hide Previous Number, Total Numbers Called, Card Color and Game Number displays (for all screens). Export and Import of all settings now possible. Prize money can now be entered and displayed on the callers screen. 'Worst Card' game mode added (also know as Backwards, Irish or Stand-up bingo (everyone stands at the start, sits down when eliminated)), the winner is the last person with a clean card (no numbers marked on their card). -- Removed -- Check for updates link (software now auto-updates itself (requires internet connection)). Full licences. The ability to mix software printed cards with cards manually input by the user. One of the animated pattern displays. Option to set the Current Number Size (this can now be set with the editor). ~~ Improved ~~ Dual display (now called Secondary Display) options tab now shown at all times. Registered name is displayed in the title bar. Improved tooltips. Increased the size of the flashboard and other labels. Game sheet printing. Session manager update speed. Session manager scrolls back to where it was when editing/removing rows. Batch printing manager update speed. Batch printing manager scrolls back to where it was when editing/removing rows. General code optimising and improvements. The maximum amount of custom cards you can enter into the software has been raised from 30000 to 99999. Creating data logs is now optional. Increased the maximum amount of combinations in the Pattern Editor from 200 to 300. ================================================== 21/2/14. Version 5.1.3 !! Fixed !! Minor change to fix occasional RoundTime error message. ================================================== 31/1/14. Version 5.1.2 !! Fixed !! Fixed bug that caused repeating error message when using 'blower' and 'flash previous number' options. ================================================== 30/1/14. Version 5.1.1 !! Fixed !! Fixed flashboard not flashing first called number when using preset wild numbers. ================================================== 24/1/14. Version 5.1.0 ++ Added ++ Added a 'Check for updates' link. Does not automatically install updates if found - these must be installed manually by the user. Added '7 day licences' for users who want to use the full software (maybe just once for a special event) but don't want to pay full price. Added an option to print a game sheet. Added an option for up to 2 random Wild numbers to be picked each game. Added an option for up to 5 random Power ball numbers to be picked each game. Added an option for up to 5 manual Power ball numbers to be picked each game. Added an option to have a sound played when the game pacer reaches zero (only if both voice calling and auto-calling are disabled). Added an option to have the previous number flashing on the flashboard instead of the current number. Added automatic data logging. All game data (called numbers, winning numbers etc.) is saved in a .csv file. -- Removed -- Removed automatic insertion of 'www.' when printing website address on cards. This allows the user to enter any kind of text (not just url's). ~~ Improved ~~ Moved all game options from Game Setup tab to Preferences tab - this makes the Game Setup tab/Session Manager very tidy and easier to use. General UI tweaks. Improved the size of the main UI when using a vertical screen resolution of 600 pixels (netbook users). NOT recommended to run in a window at low resolution. Reduced the minimum caller speed to 2 seconds. Increased custom pattern combinations from 100 to 200. Unused flashboard numbers can now be colored with a user definable color. !! Fixed !! Fixed session manager controls scrolling off-screen. Fixed batch printing manager controls scrolling off-screen. Fixed bug that caused the card colour/game number labels to overlap the flashboard if all numbers were called. Fixed bug that caused the power ball winner text to overlap the serial number on the winning card. Fixed bug that made the session manager blank if a session was loaded and any of the patterns couldn't be found. ================================================== 22/5/12. V.5.0.1 Updated the Welcome text. Added 'Warning' text to About tab. 10/6/11. V.5.0.0.0 Added a Setup Wizard to help first time users setup some of the options. Added an option to show a 'History Ribbon' which shows all called numbers in sequence and highlights where the game was stopped and won. Added a 'Re-load Last Session' option. Very useful if the game was stopped mid-game/mid-session for any reason (computer crash, power failure etc.) All tabs should now be visible to users with 600 pixel vertical resolution (most netbook users). Added an option to change the location of saved data. 30000 unique cards are now pre-programmed into the software. Users who use 1 computer for printing and another for calling/checking will no longer have to copy card data from machine to machine. Added the ability to print a 'batch' of cards. Added an option to shade the winning pattern onto the cards. Added three extra card colors. Added an option to show the next pattern in the sequence as a large graphic (before the first number is called). Added an option to allow the game to 'Continue' playing the same pattern after a win (useful if you allow multiple winners for the same pattern). Added the option to allow the five column letters (usually 'BINGO') to be changed for both cards and the bingo caller screen. Entering your own cards into the software has been improved (you can now: enter up to 30000 cards, enter them in any order and use any serial numbers from 1 to 30000). Added an option to allow the flashboard to color all un-used numbers (shows them in the same color as called numbers). Removed 180 card limit for unregistered version. Removed URL printing limitation for unregistered version. Added an option to allow cards to be printed starting at any serial number (1 to 30000). Added an option to display the full 'Numbers Called' count for odd/even/wild games. 16/2/09. V.4.0.4.0 Colour 'None' has been changed to 'White'. Added an option to flash the last number called when the game is stopped. Software now generates a 'SystemInfo.txt' file that writes all software settings to a text file. Added option to allow user to change the 12 default card colours. The on-screen card now has a coloured border to match the current game colour. Added option to call the numbers as soon as they are shown. Fixed bug that showed error message if user changed the default 'Cover All' text. Removed 'Play Again' text option from Preferences tab as it's no longer used. 25/11/08. V.4.0.3.0 When calling the bingo the current number is now shown for xx.x seconds (user definable time) before being spoken (if speech is turned on). Size of printed bingo card has been increased. Serial number of cards is now printed in the FREE square. The BINGO squares on the printed bingo cards are now coloured to match the border. Changed the way the cards are generated so each page of printed cards may now have multiple numbers duplicated. 15/9/08. V.4.0.2.0 Fixed bug that prevented voices and user patterns working correctly (and showed error messages) if the users Documents folder was in the root of any drive. 17/6/08. V.4.0.1.0 Fixed bug that didn't remove powerball numbers when playing with non-software printed cards. Fixed bug that prevented powerballwon.wav being played when playing with non-software printed cards. 23/5/08. V.4.0.0.0 Improved the printing routine, printing to a file is now possible. Increased the printing option for 'Maximum Number of Pages' from 50 to 500. Added a 'Session Manager' to allow easy setup of a whole bingo session. Added a 'Windowed Mode' so software can be run in a maximised window. Added a 1 second delay to stop users accidentally double clicking buttons when calling the bingo. Last number called is now re-displayed after checking a winners card. Added a facilty so that a new number can be called by pressing the F4 key. Card color and game number are now displayed on the callers screen. Increased the maximum auto-call speed from 20 seconds to 30 seconds. Added a 'Jumbo' font style to card printing options. Added a 'Game Pacer' to the calling speed box (for those who use manual calling). Added options to use up to 5 'Power Ball' numbers. Added option to use up to 2 'Wild Numbers'. Added option to play odd/even numbered games. Letters on the bingo board now flash if all numbers under that letter have been called. Added options to play up to 3 patterns in a game. 29/1/08. V.3.3.2.0 Added code to remove the welcome text from the screen if using the "Use blower" option with certain patterns. 21/1/08. V.3.3.1.0 Fixed bug that caused overflow error if ticket count went over 32767. 15/10/07. V.3.3.0.0 Fixed bug that printed cards without the BINGO letters if ticket text was blank. Fixed bug that printed the card text in the header box above the cards. Changed code to allow the snowballwon.wav to be played if playing with non-software printed cards. 21/9/07. V.3.2.0.0 Added Undo/Redo buttons to callers screen. Added a option so that user can use a blower/cage or other equipment to draw numbers and enter them into the the bingo board with mouse click. Added a "Snowball" game option. Added a new "SnowballWon.wav" file that can be played if the snowball is won. Added background graphic option for callers screen/s. Added user editable URL for printing on the tickets. Added a Readme link to About tab so user can read the ReadMe without exiting the bingo. Renamed "Standard Cards" tab to "Bingo Cards". Removed the "Large Cards" tab - all controls moved to "Bingo Cards" tab. Renamed "Options" tab to "Preferences". Removed global "Help Balloons (Tooltips)" control from options tab - added individual ToolTips to each tab page. Added ToolTips to callers screen - activated by pressing F1 key. Added option to print normal or bold style numbers for all card sizes. Paper orientation now automatically selected depending on which size ticket is being printed. Added a Welcome form that is shown at first run which shows important notes and comments. Fixed small error in size of "We have a winner" text on screen1. Fixed error in vertical position of two labels on both callers screens. Fixed slight overlap of current called number over animated graphic on second callers screen when running at 1280x1024. 8/2/07. V.3.1.0.0 Dual display tab added - Dual display support added. Readme.html added. WhatsNew.txt added Voices, Card Data and ReadMe folders and WhatsNew.txt file now stored in MyDocuments\Stateside Bingo for easier use and backups. Voice recorder tab added - Voice recorder now built in to software. Added some code to possibly help with easy translation into other languages. Added option to pick several voices at once (if available). Voices with less than 75 wave files are now greyed out. Colours of the bingo board can now be changed. Help Balloons (ToolTips) now turned off by default. Late Claims now turned on by default. Text across the top of the callers screen now correctly re-sizes to fit. 29/9/06. V.3.0.0.0 Added the ability to print large cards. Page licence removed, can now print 99999 cards. Changed the size and text colour of the game order labels. Changed some of the card printing code. Corrected a spelling mistake in one of the help balloons. Header text now prints in the centre. User can now change the colour of the labels (eg. "Previous Number", "Numbers Called") on callers screen. User can now edit the text that is displayed on the callers screen. User can now edit the colour text that is printed on the cards. Added an option for auto verification to check card using proper bingo rules (ie. last number called must appear on the winning line) Fixed error in e-mail link not highlighting if clicked. User can now delete some or all card data. Margins turned off in Print Settings as they are not relevant. Fixed bug that would sometimes show serial numbers on the cards when Print Preview was used. MessageBox added to warn user if they click Exit before the game has finished. Fixed bug in calling speed timer when user increased or decreased the time. Added a "Bug Reports" e-mail link. Changed the word "Colour" to "Color". Added an option to hide the animated bingo pattern on callers screen. Added two extra patterns to the default patterns - "Any line across, down or diagonal" and "Line across, down, diagonal or 4 corners" Added a "Play Again" button so user can re-play the previous game pattern. 9/5/06. V.2.1 Added the ability to play for a "Cover All" after any pattern has been won. Added a checkbox to allow the above. Changed callers font from Arial to Verdana. Added code to resize the text across the top of the callers screen better. 23/4/06. V.2.0.0.0 released