Beta 0.49 - Released on the web 2/24/2000

• Enhanced the log printing function.  Most logged items are now included.  You can also print blank log pages.
• Fixed a problem that could cause the program to abort running on a bare bones Windows 95 install.
• Changed the screen layout slightly to make the screen size smaller.
• Made a few more changes to the full synchronization functions.
• Made the surface interval recalculate when exiting the start time field.
• Allowed the top selection bar to be removed.  Use the screen layout in the configuration screen.
• Added Currency to the Trip Report and Equipment pages.
• Fixed a problem that could cause the dive log statistics to incorrectly calculate dives.
• Fixed a problem that could cause the web creation to hang under Windows 95.
• Made a few changes to the upgrade routine.

Beta 0.48 - Released on the web 2/19/2000

• Added Nitrox I & II calculation to the breathing gas in the dive log.
• Fixed some HTML coding problems in the web site creation routines.
• Added a prompt to ask if you would like to run your web browser after web site creation.
• Changed the expiration date to 5/15/2000.
• Changed the login add user function.  The cancel button now cancels the entire user addition.

Beta 0.47 - Released on the web 2/07/2000

• Added a Find function which will search your local logs for key words.
• Added an Edit menu with Copy, Cut, Paste, Find and Find Next functions.
• Deleted an old expiration message and replaced it with an automatic upgrade procedure.
• Changed the web creation routine to allow for temperature and depth format differences (Fahrenheit/Celsius or Feet/Meters).
• Fixed a problem that could cause the temperature to be incorrect when downloading from a Hyper Aqualand.
• Made the Graph button in the dive log screen go to the correct record in the dive computer screen if the dives are not in date order.
• Added a prompt to download a picture of a diver if it is on the server but not found locally.
• Removed the hourglass cursor from the Synchronization prompt.
• Fixed a number formatting problem with the dive computer graph.
• Added a menu item editor.  This will allow you to customize some of the drop down menus.
• Added a function to synchronize the menu items with the IDL server.
• Removed the check for update prompt.
• Added a dive mitt to the dive log equipment section.
• Added Water Conditions to the dive log environment section.
• Added tank size and pressure to the gas mixture section of the dive log.
• Fixed a problem which did not allow adding pictures to the equipment list.
• Added Volume Used and Volume used / min in the dive log.

Beta 0.46 - Released on the web 1/24/2000

• Fixed a problem causing the dive log to change back to feet even if meters have been selected.
• Made a change to allow correct maximum depth calculation if a diver as both feet and meters logged in their dives.
• Fixed some more formatting problems with large fonts.  Realigned the pictures.
• Changed the divers total bottom time to day, hour, minute format.

Beta 0.45 - Released on the web 1/23/2000

• Automatically added the Purchased From field in the Equipment page to the Dive Resources.
• When sending feedback IDL no longer changes to the main screen.
• The Dive Type is automatically set in the log when a dive site is picked.
• Ctrl-x is now used for cutting text instead of exiting IDL.
• Added a cancel button to the date and time picker.
• Removed an extra pop-up question when changing the dive end time or bottom time.
• Fixed a problem that could cause the dives listed in the divers screen to be incorrect.
• Fixed some minor screen inconsistency problems.
• Removed some redundant status messages.
• Changed the Total Bottom Time format in the Statistics screen to be in days, hours and minutes.
• Modified the web creation tools to allow for non-ASCI characters in the fields.
• IDL now automatically adds the max. water temp when importing from the HyperAqualand.
• Added a list view for all screens.  Click twice on the button bar.
• Removed the picture download button from the dive log if there are no pictures on the server for this dive.

Beta 0.44 - Released on the web 1/15/2000

• Fixed a problem in the web page creation where extra pictures were inserted into the trip reports.
• Improved the picture handling in the Dive Log.
• Change the Alert and Message server polling process.
• Now IDL will only show Alerts and Messages if you have not seen them before.
• Changed the expiration date to 3/15/2000.
• Made a few changes to allow IDL to work when large fonts are selected in Windows.  (More work still to come on the picture formatting.)
• Changed the data structure of the Message Board to allow for cascading replies.

Beta 0.43 - Released on the web 1/6/2000

• Fixed a minor timing problem which may force you to type in your password twice.

Beta 0.42 - Released on the web 1/3/2000

• Added new functions for news, alerts and messages.
• Improved the Message Board and fixed a connection problem.

Beta 0.41 - Released on the web 12/29/1999

• Modified the Message Board screen.
• Added a calendar to assist in picking the date and time for a dive.
• Added the correct currency symbol in the total cost of the trip reports.
• Added more buttons on the button bar for the newly added tabs.
• Changed all of the button icons.
• Made the graphic download automatically when a picture record is downloaded.
• Added the pop-up calendar to all date/time fields.
• Added a window indication icon at the top of the screen.
• Modified the Message Board data structures so that messages are kept locally for 30 days.  This will cause the program to close once during the upgrade.

Beta 0.40 - Released as an internal IDL update 12/16/1999

• Added more error handling and server connection tests for internet connections.
• Added a Message Board which allows for live on-line communication with other divers.
• Added printing functions for dive logs.
• Changed the expiration date to 2/15/2000.
• Added a BAR/PSI conversion in the dive logs.  To change click on any of the conversion buttons.
• Made the dive end date change to the same date at the start date if they differ by more than a day.

Beta 0.39 - Released on the web 12/08/1999

• Fixed a divide by zero problem on the statistics screen if there are no logs in the database.
• Added a Save Changes menu item on the file menu.
• Created calls to save changes before many major functions.
• Disabled the Web menu during a web creation or publish.
• Adjusted the graph scale so that the numbers become more readable.
• Added the ability to change the login information in the configuration screen.
• Added a verification to make sure that you have created a web site before you can publish one.
• Added a full screen view of logs and trip reports.
• Fixed a problem which caused the divers and dive logs data not to import from beta 0.29.

Beta 0.38 - Released on the web 12/02/1999

• Removed a redundant download message.
• Added some routines to interface with the Immersions Screen Saver.
• Updated some help functions.

Beta 0.37 - Released on the web 11/27/1999

• Disabled login with no diver name.
• Fixed a problem with the pictures in the dive log caused by adding or deleting pictures.

Beta 0.36 - Released on the web 11/26/1999

• Updated some help features
• Fixed a potential index key problem when adding dives repeatedly without actually putting data in any fields.
• Made the insert picture function a bit quicker.
• Updated the import routines to recover from errors better and import more data from other log formats.

Beta 0.35 - Released on the web 11/25/1999

• Made the SAC Rate automatically calculate if it is left blank.
• Fixed a problem that could cause a delay in scrolling after editing a record.
• Fixed a problem that caused the dive logs to scroll to the last record after an edit.

Beta 0.34 - Released on the web 11/24/1999

• Added a SAC rate to the dive log, divers data and statistics screen.
• Added dive altitude to the dive log.
• Changed the "Water / Weather" tab to "Environment" in the dive logs.
• Cleaned up the Dive Master 2.0 import and help.
• Changed the help to pop up out of the way of the IDL screen if possible.
• Enhanced the database creation routine to recover from file corruption.
• Corrected some automatic calculation errors in the surface interval and bottom time.

Beta 0.33 - Released as an internal IDL update 11/22/1999

• Added a PSI/Min. field in the Dive Log.
• Added a pictures feature in the Trip Reports.
• Added an internal help system.
• Added an import feature for Dive Master 2.0 log files.
• Modified the Aqualand Graph  import to sort the imported logs.
• Enhanced the update routine to allow for individual file updates.

Beta 0.32 - Released as an internal IDL update 11/14/1999

• Fixed a problem in the memo fields where the deletion of highlighted text caused an error.
• Disabled the IDL Server menu while checking for updates.
• Fixed a problem in the upgrade routine that could cause the program not to close correctly.
• Fixed a problem where the full picture view caption could be a caption from another picture.
• Added status bar functionality to the web creation and web posting functions.
• Added a picture number to the pictures screen.  This will assist in editing local web pages.
• Modified the web page creator to keep the pictures aspect ratio.
• Changed the stats calculation to allow for empty fields in the maximum depth field.
• Changed the layout of the statistics screen.

Beta 0.31 - Released on the web 11/10/1999
Beta 0.31 - Released as an internal IDL update 11/09/1999

• Created an automatic dive log to web page generator.
• Added a function to post your dive records to the IDL web site, so you can have your own customized web page.

Beta 0.30 - Released as an internal IDL update 11/06/1999

• Added some more data to the Statistics screen.
• Changed the picture handling routines in the dive site screen.
• Added a "Go To" button at the top on the screen.  To allow quick navigation to popular items.
• Removed the upgrade routines.   This version can not be upgraded to from any version other than Beta 0.29.
• Added some record security which protects local data from being deleted by other local users.
• Changed the layout of the search screen
• Improved the Full Synchronization.  There is now a "yes to all" and "no to all" option.
• Changed the expiration date to 1/15/2000.

Beta 0.29 - Released  on the web 10/26/1999

• Added data structures to assist with the Divers Alert Network Project Dive Exploration.
• Added sex, height & weight to the diver screen (needed by DAN).
• Added logging for mixed gases, decompression and current.
• Made a few changes to the new diver creation process.
• Changed the layout of the dive log screen.
• Made a few changes to the upgrade process.
• Modified the copy and insert dive log functions to automatically enter in a little more data.
• Added a dive log statistics screen.
• Added diver number and instructor number in the divers certification.
• Improved the search efficiency.
• Improved the full synchronization efficiency and speed. 

Beta 0.28 - Released  on the web 10/19/1999

• Improved the speed of the Full Synchronization function.
• Changed the expiration date to 12/15/99.

Beta 0.27 - Released as an internal IDL update 10/17/1999

• Updated many internal functions
• Copied the dive location from the previous dive, upon a dive computer download.
• Fixed a problem with the copy log function.
• Added a function to allow some screen layout customization.
• Modified the trip report automatic numbering.  The should now be sequential per diver.
• Added a rating field in the dive resources screen.
• Added a rating and video/film label to the dive log.
• Added a video/film label to the pictures screen.

Beta 0.26 - Released as an internal IDL update 10/03/1999

• Modified the add picture function in the equipment screen to fill in the name based on the description of the equipment.
• Fixed a picture naming problem when adding a picture in a dive site.
• Disallowed loading a picture into a record that is owned by someone else.
• Fixed a picture scaling problem with the equipment pictures.
• Fixed a problem that did not allow viewing a record after a simple dive log search.
• Changed the next dive number calculation to use the dive log data instead of the saved diver record.
• Changed some of the search screen combo box tables.
• Changed some date formatting functions.
• Made some changes to the upgrade routine allowing upgrades from Beta 0.09 and up.

Beta 0.25  - Released on the web 10/02/1999

• Fixed an incorrect field when searching for equipment data.
• Fixed an strgrid error during a Full Synchronization.
• Updated the database engine.  This will make the program backwards compatible with older Windows software that uses the database engine.  To install the new engine you must uninstall IDL and all shared files, and then reinstall the new full version into the same directory IDL was removed from.  This should keep all of your data intact.

Beta 0.24  - Released on the web 9/30/1999

• Changed the auto-calculation of the surface interval to update older data not just newly inserted records.
• Added Pressure Groups to the dive log.
• Added Emergency and DAN information in the divers screen.
• Added Notes to the divers screen.
• Added a picture to the equipment page as well as a maintenance field and "for sale" info.
• Changed the equipment data structure to allow for multiple of the same type of equipment. 
• Made a few date/time formatting changes.
• Added a dive site rating field.
• Fixed a problem converting data during an upgrade.

Beta 0.23  - Released on the web 9/25/1999

• Created a Simple Search function for searching dive logs and travel.
• Improved the server searching processes.
• Changed the Full Synchronization to check the server for updates to the data you have downloaded.
• Changed the update check from every two weeks to every week.
• Changed the login process to allow for help during login.
• Forced Internet functions to be enabled during the Beta.

Beta 0.22 - Released as an internal IDL update 9/22/1999

• Changed the picture download function in the dive log to stay on the dive log screen instead of going to pictures.
• Changed the search procedure when downloading a dive log that is owned by another diver to take you to the Others' Logs screen.
• Added automatic picture sizing for the divers, dive sites, and pictures image boxes.
• Added a popup menu (right click) on the pictures in each screen.  To allow file loading and deletion.
• Changed some title text.
• Changed the feedback form to force word wrapping.
• Changed the calculations for surface interval and dive time.  There should be less occurrences of any popup messages.
• Change the login password prompt to allow for backspaces.
• Added a Get Dives button in the divers screen.  So you can easily find the divers dives.

Beta 0.21  - Released on the web 9/21/1999

• Added a delete picture button in the picture window (shown if you double click on any picture).
• Made some changes to some internal date formatting functions.
• Changed the Beta expiration date to 11/15/1999 to test the above change.

Beta 0.20  - Released on the web 9/20/1999

• Changed the cancel picture insertion to remove the unused record.
• Added an initial option to download some sample dive data.
• Saved the last directory a picture is opened in, so you do not have to navigate back to the same location.

Beta 0.19 - Released as an internal IDL update 9/19/1999

• Fixed a problem when upgrading from a version prior to Beta 0.17 the pictures were incorrectly linked.

Beta 0.18  - Released on the web 9/18/1999

• Fixed a problem of an invalid date when synchronizing with the server.
• Correctly incremented the dive number on a log copy.
• Added an auto completion feature which fills out parts of your log for you based on the last dive.
• Added an automatic text completion feature when typing in some fields.
• Added some extra debugging code for Beta purposes only.
• Added a Location table to make inserting the dive location quicker and easier.
• Changed the Surface Interval to a Days/Hours/Minutes format.
• Added a linked list of dives in the divers screen.
• Added a separate screen for other divers logs.

Beta 0.17 - Released as an internal IDL update 9/06/1999

• Changed the Synchronization function to close the local databases first.
• Restructured all of the data types to improve Synchronization.
• Added a check to make sure the start and end times match the bottom time. 
• Added a few delete confirmations.
• Changed a few labels.
• Added a panel to display owner name at the bottom of the search screen.
• Increased the Color and Size field lengths in the Equipment table.

Beta 0.16 - Released on the web 9/04/1999

• Changed the Beta expiration to 11/11/1999.  This date will continue to increase until release to help ensure that the new versions are tested.
• Cleaned up a few events after a search has been completed.
• Changed the main page web links.
• Added a link to the Immersions web site under the help menu.
• Added a sort to the search, based on the first search field selected.
• Changed the registration key format.

Beta 0.15 - Released on the web 8/31/1999

• Changed the color of the panel when you do not own the record.
• Added an automatic picture update when changing records in dive sites.
• Changed some of the status bar messages.

Beta 0.14 - Released on the web 8/27/1999

• Fixed a problem where the pictures did not clear when changing records in the dive log.
• Fixed a problem where a communications error caused a disconnection from the server.

Beta 0.13 - Released on the web 8/26/1999

• Added a lockout to disable having multiple copies of IDL running at one time.
• Changed the server security.  You have to upgrade to this version using the web download.  Any previous version will no longer be able to connect to the server.

Beta 0.12 - Released on the web 8/25/1999

• Added Quick and Full Server Synchronization functions.
• Added the option to disable internet functions.
• Optimized a few graphic functions.
• Made a few timing changes to the upgrade process.
• Made a few changes to the Citizen Hyper Aqualand download process.

Beta 0.11 - Released on the web 8/24/1999 

• Made some interface changes to the main screen.
• Changed some text field formatting.
• Enhanced the server synchronize function.  More changes yet to come to increase the speed.

Beta 0.10 - Released on the web 8/22/1999 

• Made some interface changes to the pictures screen
• Made the picture Title a required field
• Moved all of the transfer sessions to background processes.
• Made many interface changes - more still to come.

Beta 0.09 - Released on the web 8/19/1999 

• Fixed a problem with the picture not clearing if no picture exists in the picture database.
• Fixed a problem not allowing the download of pictures from the picture screen.
• Changed the DiveSite screen to load multiple pictures from the picture database automatically.
• Fixed a problem with the dive log dive number calculation if there are more than one diver with the same name.
• Added a configurable shared picture quality to the configure screen.
• Fixed a problem with the transfer session not closing correctly.

Beta 0.08 - Released on the web 8/17/1999 

• Fixed an invalid date problem when coping a log from the server if there are no logs in the local database.
• Changed the configuration form to increase the speed when selecting and deselecting shared items.
• Added a link to the Release Notes under the Help menu.
• Added more selections under many combo boxes.
• Changed the AquaLand Graph Import to allow multi-file selection.
• Removed the unused record if cancel is pressed during a picture insert.
• Change the wording of a few functions.

Beta 0.07 - Released on the web 8/16/1999 

• If you are using a version of IDL older than Beta 0.07 you need to download and reinstall IDL from the IDL web site.  Version Beta 0.07 and above will automatically upgrade you to the latest version.

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