v4.2 [Oct 19, 2011]
- Enhancements:
- The program now works correctly with macro files that are read-only.
- Updated the font selection for shortkey macros that Paste Rich Text.
- The RunQuiet advanced installation option now disables the 'Prompt about read-only status on macro files' option and sets the Default Action to 'Leave the file as is'.
- Updated the help.
- Restore Window Positions may now be used when the Explorer window is displayed.
- Updated the hook to improve compatibility with other programs that also use hooks.
- Increased the width of the dialog that displays the 'File is read-only' message.
- When a macro file is loaded in the Keyboard Express Explorer it is now highlighted.
- By default 10 items are now included in the most recently used list of macro files.
- All open macro files are now included in the list of most recently used macro files.
- Added support for persistent macro files.
- Added 'Close open macro files before loading another macro file' option to the preferences that will close open macro files when another macro file is opened.
- Restore Window Positions now resets the column widths and the size and position of the main program window.
- Made a modification to the 'Website' command to make the 'wait for webpage' option more reliable.
- Changed the macro locking timestamp from local time to universal time. This should help prevent issues where a macro is being edited by one user in a different timezone and another user being unable to open the macro because of the timestamp.
- Improved support for non-default DPI settings on Windows 7 and Vista.
- Bug Fixes:
- Fixed a problem wehre the AM/PM indicator was missing from the scheduled macro dialog.
- The horizontal scroll bar in the yellow box in the editor no longer disappears when the dialog is resized.
- The splitter above the yellow box in the editor no longer disappears when the dialog is resized.
- Importing a Program Configuration file (.wcfg) file without a QuickStart section no longer causes an error message.
- The file association for the .kex file extension set by the installer now works.
- Fixed a problem that occurred if Preferences dialog was displayed after the Categories column was resized.
- Fixed a problem where loading recently loaded files would sometimes get confused.
- Fixed a problem that occurred when 'Display the advanced file prompt' is disabled and 'Close open macro files before loading another macro file' is enabled.
- Fixed a problem copying a macro created via the Quick Macro wizard.
- Fixed a problem where handles used by other programs would increase whenever the mouse was on top of that program.
- The command line parameter in the Preferences is now properly stored in the startup shortcut.
- Corrected a typo in the dropdown list for text playback options on the Editor window that said 'Simulate Keystokes' instead of 'Simulate Keystrokes'.
- Fixed an issue that was caused by Microsoft Security patch.
- Fixed a lockup that could occur when using the 'Swap File' command.
- Fixed a handle leak in the mouse hook.
- Fixed a problem with the LICENSENAME and LICENSECODE advanced installation options.
- Fixed the cause of a crash that would occur when a very large number entered into the font size field when editing shortkey macros that Paste Rich Text.
- Fixed the cause of a crash that occurred when a macro is halted.
- Attempts to load a corrupted macro now display a warning message and close the script editor instead of crashing.
- The program no longer crashes when you click Cancel after attempting to open a read-only macro file.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when saving the hotkey.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when changing the application's configuration while the hotkey editor is open.
v4.1 [Nov 24, 2010]
Multiple macro files open at the same time
Keyboard Express allows more than one macro (.kex) file to be open at the same time. Macros will play back from any of the files that are currently open.
Multiple macros may be open and edited at the same time
The Editor now allows more than one macro script to be open at the same time. This makes it easier to copy sections from one macro to another.
Shortkeys activation
Besides hotkeys, now use short text abbreviations (shortkeys) to initiate macros.
Quick macros
The Quick Macro option provides a fast way for creating macros to automate Windows functions. Open specific folders, shut down the computer, perform web searches, organize desktop windows, run Control Panel applets and more.
No limit on number of keystrokes per macro
Previous versions of Keyboard Express limited each macro to a maximum of 5000 keystrokes. There is no longer a fixed to the size of the macro.
No limit on number of macros per macro file
Previous versions had a limit of 500 macros per macro file limit. Now there is no fixed limit.
Clipboard commands
Added clipboard copy, paste, cut and empty commands.
Enhanced scheduling options
Added additional scheduling options
Notes tab
The Editor now includes a tab where notes may be kept about the specific macro being edited.
File Packing
An option to pack the file to optimize performance.
Improved backup options
Added more flexibility in the date and time of scheduled backups.
v3.3 [May 25, 2009]
Major changes, new look and feel.
