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File Parse Details

Changes:

Version 1.0.1 - 2000-01-30
- started this file

Version 1.0.2 - 2000-02-01
- Added parameter file save and load using (roughly) XML format
- made it so doesn't make first entry automatically
- lots of little things

Version 1.0.3 - 2000-02-02
- finished file save
- added about box
- added check for dirty param file
- made save_as work
- lots of little things

Version 1.0.4 - 2000-02-07
- added annoying splash screen
- register .ppf files when start
- allow to load off command line (e.g. when double-click .ppf)
- allow drag-and-drop of .ppf files
- added scan for string in line stuff

Version 1.0.5 - 2000-02-08
- added global comment
- made so first entry puts cr/lf at front of line by default
- fixed tab orders
- tons of other little things
- drag-and-drop recognize if param files or input files
- allow drop of multiple input files
- fixed output file append
- registry save

Version 1.0.6 - 2000-02-09
- combobox for delimitor
- started on progress form

Version 1.0.7 - 2000-02-10
- conditional include and exclude for line

Version 1.0.8 - 2000-02-11
- Improved progress form

Version 2.2.8 - 2000-02-11
- Changed version number to make it look better

Version 2.2.9 - 2000-02-12
- Ability to enter registration

Version 2.2.10 - 2000-02-13
- accelerator keys

Version 2.2.11 - 2000-02-14
- fixed bug where deleting all line records wipes global param too
- put text buffer on output file to speed up (approx. 15%)
- put lines in and out on progress form
- change name to FileParse

Version 2.2.13 - 2000-02-21
- Made HTML help file and made context sensative
- Improved add entry form - included clickable text preview box
- made setup file

Version 2.2.14 - 2000-05-12
- fixed problem with seperation string when multiple defined lines

Version 2.2.15 - 2000-05-15
- expanded entry screen preview window and made form re-sizable
- increased preview lines to a maximum of 200

Version 2.3.1 - 2000-06-06
- ability to move files and lines up and down

Version 2.3.2 - 2000-06-07
- ability to move entries up and down
- disable file movers when not in list or report style

Version 2.3.3 - 2000-06-07
- fix bug in windows 2000 when double-clicking on .ppf when there are spaces in the directory name

Version 2.3.4 - 2000-07-25
- removed alt-f key assignment


Version 2.3.5 - 2000-08-21
- added ability to move through entry preview file. Only first 1000 lines, and only in 20 increments

Version 2.4.1 - 2000-08-21
- batch mode (format "fileparse -b paramfile inputfile outputdir") still rudimentary

Version 2.4.2 - 2000-09-28
- fixed some hints
- increased entry up/down spinners to max 32767 (smallint max)

Version 2.4.3 - 2000-10-26
- convered up piggy


Known Issues:
- doesn't set file dirty when click on check box in entry listview
- problem when use blank default entry
- error when load invalid param file name
- when click ignore entry in entry list box, doesn't update entry params
- no exit in file menu
- check hints on tool buttons


Desired Enhancements

- maybe save file specs as global params?
- better icon on browse for output file
- move parse stuff to thread to allow better modal display of progress form?
- a few extra icons
- scroll bars on entry screen (for now just buttons to move backward and foreward)
- DOS mode (automatic execution, as for example from batch file)
- examples in help file

Download current version of File Parse.

File Parse version 2.4