******************************************************************************* * MiniTerm Release Notes - These are the recent MAJOR changes to the software * ---------------------- and firmware from version-to-version. The firmware * version number is briefly shown on the MiniTerm LCD * at boot time. The software version number is for the OVERALL SOFTWARE package. * The individual software components each have a version number, usually on the * Help->About screen. * * The MiniTerm keypad also has a hardware number located on the label affixed * to the bottom of the keypad. Contact support for info regarding hardware * improvements/changes. ******************************************************************************* Version 7.90 - 1:54 PM 12/27/2017 *Software: - Added all six of Keycap_Labels_Large and Keycap_Labels_Small. Version 7.80 - 10:08 AM 10/24/2017 *Software: - All user files and all INI files are now kept in the Public Documents area. This includes PortFilter.ini, MiniTermPro.ini, MacroMaster9xx.ini and 9xxLoad.ini. All associated apps were updated. - The user manual has been slightly updated regarding setup.exe. Version 7.70 - 11:09 AM 11/9/2016 *Software: - Added PortFilter.ini to the Public Documents area. This works alongside the changes in v7.60 to prevent non-whitelisted COM port drivers from interacting with MiniTermPro, SetPort9xx, 9xxLoad and SST. Version 7.60 - 11:16 AM 9/26/2016 * Software: - MiniTermPro, SetPort9xx, 9xxLoad and SST all check the registry to see if a COM port is "safe" before opening it. - MinTermPro writes it's .INI to the common public docs area. - Added ComPortEnumerator.exe to the package. Version 7.50 - 2:13 PM 6/1/2015 * Firmware: - New USB+RS232 bootloader v2.00. - New firmware v6.50 to support it. * Software: - 9xxLoad related to above. - Other renaming to support new naming and function. Version 7.00 - 11:07 AM 2/8/2013 * Software - Better installation/support for Win7 and Win8 (x86 and x64). Version 6.10 - October 2011 * Firmware: - New bootloader v1.20 (bug fixes). * Software: - RSLoad bugfixes related to above. Version 6.00 - August 2011 * Firmware: - Version 6 circuit changes and support for new hardware. * Software: - Added support for new v6 hardware. Detects v5/v6. Version 5.60 - May 2011 * Software: - Added support for USB CDC class virtual COM port host type. * Firmware: - Added support for USB CDC class virtual COM port host type. Version 5.41 - Oct 2009 * Software: - Corrected F13-F24. Added Printscreen, ScrollLock, Pause/Break. - Corrected ECR Post Process concatenate key data checkbox bug. * Firmware: - Added Printscreen, ScrollLock, Pause/Break. - Adjusted the USB HID report to allow for the F13-F24 key codes. Version 5.40 - Oct 2009 * Software: - Added F1-F24, numeric keypad keys, etc. * Firmware: - Added F1-F24, numeric keypad keys, etc. Version 5.30 - Sept 2009 * Software: - Added Line Edit LCD character translations to advanced mode. * Firmware: - Added Line Edit LCD character translations to advanced mode. Version 5.20 - June 2009 * Software: - Added electronic cash register (ECR) post-processing to the Advanced Properties panel. * Firmware: - Boot-time (2-finger) EEPROM erase menu added. - Added electronic cash register (ECR) post-processing support. Version 5.10 - April 2009 * Software: - Better support for embedded NULs and @'s in the macros. - Added insert MIDI Message menu. - Hold CTRL while launching MacroMaster to go into Advanced mode. - Added Bootloader for in-the-field firmware updates over RS232. * Firmware: - Added OnShow and OnLeave transition characters to Screen mode. - Added Bootloader for in-the-field firmware updates over RS232. Version 5.01 - September 2008 * Software: - Added MIDI baud rate to the Properties panel. * Firmware: - Supports MIDI baud rate. Version 5.00 - May 2008 * Software: - Added MultiMedia key support. * Firmware: - Added MultiMedia key support over USB and PS/2 (this required a change of the -K USB VendorID to 0x16C0 and ProductID to 0x0606). Version 4.20 - March 2008 * Software: - Allow for LED commands within macros. Can now make keys act as macros even though MiniTerm is in Line Edit mode. - Added Save Data For Next Screen property in screen mode. * Firmware: - Added run-time EEPROM IN and OUT commands for user storage. - Added additional support for Serial LCD software. - Allow for LED commands within macros. Can now make keys act as macros even though MiniTerm is in Line Edit mode. - Added Save Data For Next Screen property in screen mode. Version 4.10 - October 2007 * Software: - Hex/ASCII display modes for the MacroMaster macro data grid. * Firmware: - Added rotating LCD messages and bargraph command. Version 4.00 - June 2007 * Initial release of the "RJ" version of the MiniTerm. This is a complete redesign of the previous generation of MiniTerms (v1, v2, v3) and a phase out of PS/2 support (except by special order).