Release-Notes

Date

RedMill Rechner/calculator

Berechnungsmodul/calculation module

     

2002-06/2003

No release notes for versions 0 - 3.4

No release Notes for Versions 0 - 2.3

06/2003

Version 3.5
Log strip can be switched to big (buttons set to invisible)

Version 2.4
Corrected error in formula when using a function. Info form included with button to reset settings. The interest rate calculation (standard) is made more convenient

02.07.2003

Version 3.6
Online-Feedback integrated. As well as Button for tiny calculator (temporary small for better reading the background and entering numbers)

Version 2.5
Feedback-Handling integrated. The online-feedback requires version 2.5 or higher of the calculation module

04.07.2003

Version 3.7
Various corrections

Version 2.6
Corrections in the online-feedback form

13.07.2003

Version 3.8
New Undo-Function (Ctrl+Z)

Version 2.7
Corrections in the online-feedback form

15.07.2003

Version 3.9
Some small corrections

 

15.08.2003

Version 4.0
Tabulator sequence corrected


24.10.2003

Version 4.1
Performance optimized

 

14.11.2003

Version 4.2
Button for copying current result in clipboard, as well as undo-button (function was already available from the Menu and with Ctrl+Z, just the button is new)

 

06.12.2003

Version 4.3
Buttons Copy/Undo: better bitmap (Gif with transparent background).
New export of the last calculation to excel with formulas in order to resume calculation (change the numbers in Excel).

 

11.12.2003

Version 4.4
Export to Excel corrected, special cases implemented.
It is now possible to save the position of the window.

Version 2.8
Some very small corrections (not published)

13.12.2003

Version 4.5
Corrections in the window position saving function

 

27.02.2004

Version 4.6
Download calculation definitions enabled

 

01.03.2004

Version 4.7
Adaptations regarding the decimal point for Germany. The Germans are using the comma "," as decimal point. This gave some problems. Alterations was made so the decimal point is set adapting to the region settings.

 

02.03.2004

 

Version 2.9
Corrections regarding the rounding function

09.03.2004

 

Version 3.0
Rounding ok for large numbers also

13.03.2004

 

Version 3.1
Alterations regarding regional settings

10.05.2004

 

Version 3.2
Science calculation (SIN/COS/TAN) integrated - BETA state

12.05.2004

Version 4.8
No save of Window position if the calculator window is more left or higher then the screen.

 

18.05.2004

Version 4.9
Error messages from the calculation module implemented

Version 3.3
Science calculation: TAN 90° creates error message which will be displayed in the calculator.

25.05.2004

Version 5.0
Science calculation buttons integrated as well as smartbuttons which can be defined by the user

Version 3.4
Science calculation integrated in the formula.

27.05.2004

Version 5.1
Button mc of 2nd memory: top position corrected. Corrections regarding error-messages of version 4.9 (log is cleared accidentally).

 

07.06.2004

Version 5.2
Corrections in the science calculation (Tan/Atan)

Version 3.5
Corrections in the science calculation (Tan/Atan)

21.06.2004

Version 5.3
Determining System language for first start up.

 

22.06.2004

 

Version 3.6
Corrections in the sub-script functionality: Var1 has been given back instead of Var9. Now Var9 is being sent back to the main calculation

23.06.2004

 

Version 3.7
When closing the prorata form in edit mode over the x (not OK), the modcalc crashed. This little bug has been fixed.

25.06.2004

Version 5.4
Little bug fixed related to smartbuttons calling calculation definitions. Bug only occurred when a function script had been created

Version 3.8
Small little thing: Same as 3.7 for the input form

26.06.2004

 

Version 3.9
New Table Print out possibility for Excel. With this function it is possible to print out a table with various columns. As well as bug fixed with two algorythms.

27.06.2004

 

Version 4.0
New function in the store form. It is now possible to store the actual year/month/day in a variable

30.06.2004

 

Version 4.1
Corrections when starting a Sub Algorythm

05.07.2004

Version 5.5
Saving the actual state temporary. This enables to move states between variants or overwrite the actual state with an earlier state.

Version 4.2 (not published)
Number of Variables extended to max 20 to be used.

06.07.2004

Version 5.6
Function of 5.5 integrated in Smartbuttons

Version 4.3
Print Text functionality. Allows to combine text and Variables and to let print out this text over the normal 'print a value' or 'Print table' functions.

07.07.2004

 

Version 4.4
Variables (store in) Extended to 20 in the formula function as well as small changes regarding design.

12.07.2004

Version 5.7
Temporary saved state will be saved even when the calculator is terminated

 

14.07.2004

Version 5.8
Some small alterations (undo set correctly when activating a temporary saved state)

 

18.07.2004

Version 5.9
Save option is set to standard (for new users). Helptext has been completed.

 

07.10.2004

Version 6.0
Corrections after an overflow error.

 

01.02.2005

 

Version 4.5
Introduction of the decision instrument as well as a better text-definition where it is now possible to use also Textvariables

23.03.2005

 

Version 4.6
Focus set on the correct element when executing the script in inputboxes (focus set on entry field, not on description)

25.05.2005

Version 6.1
Percent calculation altered so it is possible to calculate 100.00 -20% = 80.00

 

29.05.2005

Version 6.2
Percent calculation option corrected (there was an error that a switched off option could not be switched on again)

 

04.06.2005

Version 6.3
It is now possible to calculate time values (for example 10:30 will be transformed in 10.5)
Some small things have been made better

 

17.08.2005

Version 6.4
Small correction in the percentage calculation in regard to the next calculation.

 

20.08.2005

 

Version 4.7 (not published)
Start of development of the download manager. Interruption in developping due to my wedding!

04.10.2005

 

Version 4.8
The download-manager has been implemented as well as a new function in the input screen. It is now possible to read a preset value from the calculator (or set any preset value defined by a variable). This is a nice feature if you like to calculate with a value from the calculator but ask the user first if this value is the right one to calculate with.

04.10.2005

Version 6.5
It is now possible to store a marked value (from the history/log) in a list and place a stored value again in the entry field!

Version 4.9
The copy function has been implemented. It is now possible to copy a definition line.

07.10.2005

Version 6.6
It is now possible to assign a name to the memory list in order to recall a value under its name.

 

11.10.2005

Version 6.7
Small corrections regarding the allocation of names to memory values

 

15.10.2005

Version 6.8
Memory list has been made better. It is now possible to have the calculator in corporate design (not free of charge)

 

27.10.2005

Version 6.9
Excel-Connection changed from early binding to late binding

Version 5.0
Excel-Connection changed from early binding to late binding

11.11.2005

 

Version 5.1
Installation through download manager optimized

13.11.2005

 

Version 5.2
Chart/Graphic function integrated in table printout. It is now possible to show the table data additionally in a chart.

30.11.2005

 

Version 5.3
Form Editor integrated. It is now possible to create own userforms and save the entries in variables

01.12.2005

Version 7.0
Small adapations concerning the interface to the calculation module.

 

07.12.2005

 

Version 5.4
Form Editor improved

05.01.2006

 

Version 5.5
Form Editor still improved

29.01.2006

 

Version 5.6
Small error corrected in editing input function when having no preset value

10.02.2006

 

Version 5.7
As Caption of the userform the actual definition name will be displayed. The same applies when cancelling the execution of a definition.

16.02.2006

 

Version 5.8
New behavior in form editor. It is now possible to close the form with a user defined button.
New POS and MOVETO function. With those functions it is possible to jump to a line.

14.03.2006

 

Version 5.9
Tiny correction in an internal function (Replace string). In some special cases a crash resulted if the replaced text was exactly double the same of the text to be replaced (replace bla with blabla crashed the calculation module)

23.03.2006

 

Version 6.0
Allocation list implemented. It is now possible to assign a name to a variable in order to better memorize which variable is used for which value

10.06.2006

Version 7.1
New Rounding option "total only" in order that only the total will be rounded and not - which is default - every inserted value.

 

13.06.2006

 

Version 6.2
New behaviours for checkboxes in the form. It is now possible to check other checkboxes and to activate/deactivate contrary to the state of the checkbox which is executing the behaviour.

20.06.2006

 

Version 6.3
Behaviour in form implemented: it is now possible to display a value out of a variable (for example a textvariable) as the checkbox caption.

02.07.2006

Version 7.2
Small corrections regarding rounding function and adapted design

 

26.10.2006

Version 8.0
New Note function integrated. Upgrade VB5 to VB6! From version 8.0 on you need the VB6 runtime!

Version 7.0
Feedback function integrated for the possibility of making surveys with a calculation definition (feedback to RedMill).

08.02.2007

Version 8.1
Calculator form is now vertically resizable in order to make the log biggger

 

13.02.2007

Version 8.2
Calculator supports now digits with the thousand separator (1'000.00 / 1.000,00)

Version 7.1
Problem regarding the excel output option solved for German systems.

14.02.2007

 

Version 7.2
Slight corrections regarding the output option for German systems

18.02.2007

Version 8.3
Thousand character implemented for memory display

 

19.03.2007

Version 8.4
Minimize problem solved

 

29.08.2007

Version 8.5
Entry of formula expression

 

02.09.2007

Version 8.6
formula expression stored in menu now

 

10.09.2007

Version 8.7
optimized formula when a=x usage

 

03.11.2007

Version 8.8
optimized formula, optimized entry for repetitive values

 

14.11.2007

Version 8.9
Window can now be kept in front

 

18.11.2007

Version 9.0
Some calculation perfected

 

14.09.2008

Version 9.1
SQRT error handled for minus values as well as design of memorylist-assign

 

23.11.2008

Version 9.2
Documentation and video link in the calculator menu included

 

08.12.2009

Version 9.4
Various small corrections

 

03.02.2010

Version 9.5+9.6
Various small adaptations and new Logo

 

17.03.2010

 

Version 7.5
Improvements for the drag-drop functionality in the Form-Editor

05.08.2010

 

Version 7.6
Small bugfixes

29.10.2011

Version 10.0
Totally new design

Version 7.7
Ability to show correct version 10.0 of RedMill calculator