MUSICPLAYER Release Candidates
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This list contains all of the current release
candidates and their change log.
Release candidates are considered once the
revision (x.x.13) reaches each tenth level (x.x.23)

Release History

** Fourth Round **

Version 1.2.47
November 13 2005
- Fixed errors with adding songs to playlists
- Added a 'repeat song' option
- Fixed errors with setting windows that caused options to become cleared when closed
- Added ability for console to remember last command used
- Improved the Shuffler system to ensure songs are not repeated
- Improved the menu interface so that TAB works in an logical format
- Improved the Progressbars so that they can be focused on and be keypressed with <- or -> used to navigate

Version 1.2.46
August 16 2005
- Added Folder Authentication system to remove empty folders from listing
- Added shuffle feature to play through randomn song lists (playlists and normal)
- Added 'last played file' feature for normal playback mode
- Added support for setting file to be located in music source directory (multiple settings now possible)
- Fixed playlist editing mode so that only filenames are displayed instead of entire filepath
- Fixed error in file adding during playlist mode
- Removed mci playmode due to lack of usage (console command "mplay" no longer works)

Version 1.2.45
June 25 2005
- Added Song Name changing control next to song list box
- Added first-time-running settings loader to make sure a source directory is set
- Added main titlebar color scheme option simply to help with different Window schemes

Version 1.2.44
May 28 2005
- Added 'Mute' option
- Added '>>' button next to song name to allow for quick adding to playlists
- Removed code that was stopping songs with same name from autoplaying (ie: Track 1.wma)

Version 1.2.43
May 24 2005
- Updated visual interface to include easier progress bars
- Updated time display

** Third Round **

Version 1.2.39
February 14 2005
- Critical update: fixes update engine problem

Version 1.2.38
February 14 2005
- Improved update engine to allow for increment updates with many files
- Added MCI playing engine to console mode. Plays seperate from MediaPlayer control
- Added "mplay" to console command for playing with MCI. Same as "play" command
- Added "show volume" and "set volume" to console command
- Added "Update Player" to TitleBar menu
- Improved console code so that all commands are trimmed of spaces

Version 1.2.37
February 10 2005
- Changed how song names are recorded. Uses a central name array, making it more flexible
- Playlist filenames are now shortened so they dont show entire filepath in song list
- Added adjustable folder/song number limits. Higher values = heavier memory use but more files
- Added "edit settings" to console commands. Opens music settings file
- Added "show limit/folder" and "show limit/song" to console, shows folder/song number limits
- Added "set limit/folder" and "set limit/song" to console, sets folder/song number limits
- Improved stability of console code so that it wont crash when invalid "play" is entered
- Added a hint box with console so commands can be entered easier

Version 1.2.36
February 8 2005
- Changed Console mode window so that console list isn't cleared when closing it
- Fixed major error with refresh function. New Directories are now listed properly

Version 1.2.35
February 7 2005
- Adjusted minimize code so that songs are automatically selected when maximized again
- Adjusted music player controls so there are fewer controls
- Fixed "exit" and "quit" console commands so that they close down the program properly
- Fixed "restore playlist" command so that it works properly
- Added "Edit Playlist" to dropdown menu
- Fixed playlist editor so that a playlist must exist before allowing files to add

Version 1.2.34
January 22 2005
- Added "restore playlist" command to console
- Minor fixes for update engine
- Added "View Readme" to the settings window
- Improved the link to the update engine, ensure proper shutdown

** Second Round **

Version 1.2.33
January 20 2005
- Completed beta testing phase
- Improved music source usage to allow for multiple playlist sources
- Improved filetype input to limit mistaken inputs
- Preparing for First Release

Version 1.2.31
January 18 2005
- Rewrote the Playlist Editor, fixed all associated problems
- Added email error reporting
- Playlist Editor now accessed from MusicPlayer options near Playlist tick item
- Added force update system- F5 key or when playlists updated
- Began beta testing phase of release

Version 1.2.30
January 16 2005
- Completed Playlist Editor
- Fixed Playlist errors relating to reading file
- Removed CD-Playing option until fixed correctly
- Increased limit of console command buffer
- Increased general stability of code

Version 1.2.29
January 15 2005
- Added new FileExists? function that increases program stability
- Added CurrentDrive function that ensures program drive is used first
- Fixed settings change error that was causing music folders to be listed three times
- Completed windows startup option
- Changed Display 'Select Music Folder' on main form, more accurate description

* From here on down, dates are not included of releases *

Version 1.2.27
- Completed Update Program- supports use of zip files
- Added ability to refresh the update engine when MusicPlayer reboots
- Added new set of options- windows startup, CD-Playing, Playlists

Version 1.2.25
- Added use of a Query form for many confirmation scenarios (such as updating, quiting)
- Improved Console to allow for easier accesser, use of shortcut key (~ or `)
- Increased usability of the PlaySong() method, so it can play directly from file
- Implemented connection with update program. For more info, see readme text file

Version 1.2.24
- First of Second Round Release Candidate
- Changed some visual elements
- Removed total debug feature for lighter mode (saves memory)
- Introduced console commands (play filename, stop)
- Fixed song list index update (playing song matches listed file)
- Laid foundation for future updating system

** First Round **

Version 1.2.22
- Sixth Release Candidate
- Allowed ability to remote shutdown program

Version 1.2.18
- Fifth Release Candidate
- Changed setting file location to system directory
- Updated the Music list so that it can update to latest playing file properly

Version 1.2.16
- Fourth Release Candidate
- Display 'Select Music CD' on main form

Version 1.2.15
- Third Release Candidate
- Fixed default drive to be C:\

Version 1.2.14
- Second Release Candidate
- Fixed Small Volume Control default error

Version 1.2.13
- First Release Candidate
- Improved debug reliability
- Improved Volume control