Wire - Release History

V1.3, build #19 - 10/13/08

BUG: Fixed problem with new units only appearing after a delay or when window clicked on when using Java 1.5.
Report error when user names a unit with a blank name.
Align text in NumericTextModules so that most significant digits are visible and place caret at position=0 after value entered.

BUG: Not able to connect units on Mac with Java 1.4 and later. Fixed by using Swing for GUI.
BUG: Dragging over a port stops the rubber banding. FIXED
BUG: Was able to add more than the maximum number of points in envelope editor. FIXED
Handle more combinations of relative paths in patch files.
Removed SynthAlert that had dangerous "Abort" button that could cause an exit and lost work.
Reduced jitter in VUDisplay. Show absolute peak value.
Allow exit by closing main Wire window that will prompt for saving files.
Warn user if they add a LineIn and don't have input enabled.
WAVRecorder now writes a real WAV file to "recorded.wav". Added flashing status light

Using ExternalEnvelopePort and ExternalSamplePort in a path caused "Export to Java Source..." to fail.

Users are now warned that they need to enable audio input when they load a LineIn unit.
A new "Up" button can be used to quickly open the parent patch window.
Support for Macintosh OS X

Can now load files properly when using Java 1.1.8
VU meter uses specified not range, not always -1.0 to 1.0.
VuDisplay threads now stopped when VuDisplay deleted.
Patches containing circuits from com.softsynth.jsyn.circuits not produces correct Java code.
You can no longer accidentally drag a module off the edge of a patch where it becomes inaccessable.
An attempt to load a non-XML file prints an informative error.

Added Cut/Copy/Paste.
Can now select sample rate, 22050, 44100 from Engine menu.
When saving patches, subpatches are now saved using relative names so you can move two related patches to a new directory.
Subpatches no longer have to be saved to a separate file. They can be embedded in the patches that use them.
View menu, "Top Patch no longer toggles, always shows Top Patch
Make sure that windows open within screen boundaries.
Window name now contains patch hierarchy.
Drag all selected modules together as a group.

Fixed rubber banding when disconnecting or moving an input connection. Was invisible.
Fixed EnvelopeEditor so it automatically expands the X range when displaying a very short envelope, making it easier to edit.

Show current port value on mouseOver. Helpful for debugging.
Added scrollbars so you can edit a patch that is too large for the screen.
Added size, loop, base note, file info to SampleModule editor.
An initial patch file name can be passed on the command line.
Add Loop button to SampleModule and EnvelopeModule.
Delete key can now be used to delete modules.
Modules can be drag selected.
Added F2R (frequency to rate) port to SampleModules. The value can be used to tune patches with samples. SampleRate = F2R * frequency.
Added "SynthNote Patch" menu item that creates a patch with amplitude, frequency and output ports.

Force file types to CWIE and TEXT on Macintosh so CodeWarrior can see them.
Set Java package name to the names of subfolders under "com/", "org/", "jsrc/" and "source/" when file is saved.
Add AIFF and WAV sample loading. Sample is static and shareable if loaded from a file.
Generate setStage() code for samples.

NumericTextModules now save min and max.
NumericTextModule now sends its value after being edited from the dialog.
Patches no longer get bogus names like "output" which caused broken connections when reloaded.
Port that is disconnected before saving now save it's value in the XML and Java file.