What's new in Optimism 3.8.4
Nov 25, 2015
- Improvements to the export to CSV function, with one field per column and corrected paragraphing for the Notes.
New in Optimism 3.8.3 (Apr 17, 2012)
- Updated export csv function
- Research tab to match other applications
- Minor UI improvements and bug fixes
New in Optimism 3.8.2 (Oct 25, 2011)
- Minor updates to the registration and sync processes
New in Optimism 3.8.1 (Jul 21, 2011)
- A minor change for updating the database across versions.
New in Optimism 3.8 (Jun 24, 2011)
- An improvement to the sync function and removal of a misplaced control
- An extra link making it easy to send feedback to the developer
New in Optimism 3.7 (May 28, 2011)
- Charts have been added for viewing within the application interface in addition to the previous PDF and print functionality.
New in Optimism 3.6 (Aug 5, 2010)
- Fixes an issue affecting some users who have customized their fields and synchronize their data online.
New in Optimism 3.5 (Jun 9, 2010)
- Offers the ability to customize the core data fields e.g. mood, sleep, etc.
- All labels in the application can now be changed.
- This gives the flexibility to record mood more than once per day or other key concerns such as anxiety in the core fields section.
New in Optimism 3.4 (Mar 30, 2010)
- Includes changes for a smoother sync with the web app and iPhone/iPod.
- After the first sync with the online database, alerts for later syncing are switched on automatically.
- There is also a new toolbar icon for the online sync and the trial period is now 14 days (previously 7).
New in Optimism 3.3 (Mar 9, 2010)
- A new application icon, the sliders on the Record screen can now be moved by dragging and clicking, and there is a new item called "Email Developer" in the Help menu, to make it easy to provide feedback or ask a question, and a few small issues have been resolved.
New in Optimism 3.1 (Dec 26, 2009)
- A number of additions to the Optimism sync service, including a function for saving an encrypted password, the option to turn off the sync service and stop checking the online database, and an opt-in screen for scientific research.
- Plus another small enhancements to the user interface.
New in Optimism 2.9.7 (Jul 31, 2009)
- A new set of icons has replaced the previous set.
- The 2 and 4 week charts can now be adjusted to start or end on any date, rather than be limited to specific end dates.
- Minor changes have been made to the Help content, and the serial validation process has been updated.
- The plan panel for new users no longer contains example data.
New in Optimism 2.9.6 (Jun 19, 2009)
- Improved formating of the Help function with links to screencast tutorials.
- Changes for registering, making it clearer and simpler for new users, and following removal of the embedded store.
- Instructions for deleting trial data, a fix to the calendar and updated some web links.
New in Optimism 2.9.5 (May 23, 2009)
- We've added Help sections for the Preferences pane and File menu functions.
- The serial validation process has been improved for new users.
- We've improved the interface of the Clear Data Range window and made improvements and a minor bug fix on the Isolate window.
New in Optimism 2.9.4 (May 2, 2009)
- We've changed the Charts to open in a separate window for all time periods, rather than from the main interface.
- They can all be accessed from the same menu, be kept open while examining other data, and they are all resizable.
- The 10-day charts have been removed and 2 weeks is now the default.
New in Optimism 2.9.3 (Apr 12, 2009)
- We've added a Help manual accessible through the Help menu, expanding on the contextual Help available in each window. A replacement serial number validation process has been implemented, and we've made numerous small changes to the interface and url links to the website.
New in Optimism 2.9.2 (Apr 10, 2009)
- We've added a Help manual accessible through the Help menu, expanding on the contextual Help available in each window.
- A replacement serial number validation process has been implemented, and we've made numerous small changes to the interface and url links to the website.
New in Optimism 2.9.0 (Mar 19, 2009)
- Added a new screen called "Isolate", an interface for quickly filtering data.
- It can help to find patterns in the user's records, allowing for more precise examination of causes and effects.
- We've also made changes to improve the installation process, and added an Undo function for text fields.
New in Optimism 2.8.0 (Jan 31, 2009)
- Charts: A range of resizable Charts have been added, catering to longer time periods from 2 weeks up to all data records.
- Printing of the default Charts: Printing output from the default Charts now mirrors the same information as the PDF function.
- Text Revisions: Text has been revised on the Plan screen and in multiple Help windows.
- Small Fixes: The height of the Notes box has been adjusted to prevent characters in the bottom row from being cut off.
- An issue with Optimism not gaining focus when the Dock icon was clicked (OS X 10.4 and earlier) has been fixed.
New in Optimism 2.7.0 (Dec 13, 2008)
- Days of the week have been added to the Report and Charts, with Saturdays and Sundays in a different color.
- Headers have been added to the Charts PDF.
- The Password window now appears prior to the current record window.
- Trial users are no longer locked out at the end of the evaluation period.
New in Optimism 2.6.0 (Nov 21, 2008)
- Custom headings in Preferences are now displayed on the Report and Charts screens, PDF files and print-outs.
- On the Charts PDF the field labels are larger and wrap across lines.
- Only active fields show on the grid.
- A text note above the Charts indicates any date discontinuities in the records.
New in Optimism 2.5.0 (Nov 8, 2008)
- New Charts - New charts give Optimism a face-lift, improved functionality, and plenty of flexibility for improving the program going forward. The Charts now display 10 records at a time instead of 7, they use rollover pop-ups to display exact chart values, and windows now replace scrolling to more easily view the checked records for a day. Further improvements in the coming months will be expanded date ranges for taking a "birds-eye view" and the ability to display different fields in the Charts.
- PDF of Charts - The PDF is now a 4 page "report" that includes the Charts and records for the Stay Well Strategies, Triggers and Symptoms in a grid format.
- Customize Headings - The labels "Stay Well Strategies", "Triggers" and "Symptoms" can be changed in the Preferences window, which is then reflected in the Record panel. The Report and Charts panels will be modified to reflect this change in the next update.
- PDF of Charts - The PDF is now a 4 page "report" that includes the Charts and records for the Stay Well Strategies, Triggers and Symptoms in a grid format.
- Customize Headings - The labels "Stay Well Strategies", "Triggers" and "Symptoms" can be changed in the Preferences window, which is then reflected in the Record panel. The Report and Charts panels will be modified to reflect this change in the next update.
New in Optimism 2.2.0 (Oct 3, 2008)
- A backup feature has been implemented as a safeguard against the database being lost or damaged. Optimism can be restored from backup using a Restore menu item in the File menu. The backup file trails the live database by input to one field.
- Minor visual changes have been made, including removal of the Optimism logo from PDFs and printed output, and a new splash screen reflecting a website redesign.
- Extra data displayed on the Chart and Report screens for trial users has been corrected.
New in Optimism 2.1.0 (Sep 19, 2008)
- Help windows are now included in key spots in the application, with information on how the various functions work and some practical examples.
- A new set of icons has replaced the previous set.
- Trial data has been reintroduced for new users to help them quickly understand how to use the application. It is located in the first two weeks of the month prior to the application being first downloaded.
New in Optimism 2.0 (Sep 4, 2008)
- Customization of fields - The great news is that you can now customize Optimism to closely reflect your own specific circumstances. In the “Stay Well Strategies”, “Triggers” and “Symptoms” groups you can now add, remove or rename any fields. Warning messages have been included as a safeguard, so that you don’t accidentally delete or rename a field that contains past data.
- Record ratings on any or all fields - You can now record a rating of 1 to 10 in any of the same fields, where this will provide more meaningful records for you over time. If you decide to rename a “stay well” field as “drink adequate water”, you could then record the number of glasses (1 to 10) that you drink each day. If you experience irritability as a symptom, then you could choose to rate its severity each day.
- The rating will show at the bottom of the charts in the listing of the fields checked for the day being viewed. It will also show on the report and in data that is exported from Optimism. With a future revision of the charts, you will also be able to view the rated fields over time. As a very simple example, you could graph your water intake over time compared with mood.
- All groups have 20 fields - Up until now the “Triggers” group has had 28 fields compared with 20 for the other two groups. The last 8 trigger fields have been removed from the screen, but they are shown in the “Custom” window, and you can bring them back onto the screen by replacing other fields that you don’t need. Any data that you’ve recorded in these fields in previous versions will still be there.
- Fill new record from last - This new function is to help you save time in entering your data. If your data entries for the current day are to be similar to those on the previous day then you can click on the “Fill” toolbar button to copy the entries across. This would save most or all of the data recording for the day.
- Hours of sleep - This can now be left blank or sleep hours can be recorded with decimal places (not rounded).
- The Notes area is much larger, making it easier to type into and read.
- A link to the email reminder service is in the Help menu (see the Reminders menu item above). You need to create a login with password on the site to use the service.
New in Optimism 1.4 (May 30, 2008)
- The updating process now closes the superseded application file, self-installs and launches the updated application file.
- The right or Control click contextual menu has been enabled for all editable fields.
- An issue with the alternative path to database (set in Preferences) has been fixed.
- Changes have been made to non-critical text.
New in Optimism 1.3.7 (May 16, 2008)
- Password protection is included. Set, change or remove a password using the File/Password menu item.
- The application is now delivered as a single packaged file instead of a folder.
- A bug causing the application to look distorted when the Preferences panel was open has been fixed.
New in Optimism 1.2.7 (May 6, 2008)
- Clicking on the pen icon on the Charts screen takes you to the Record containing the corresponding notes. A button next to the Notes returns you to where you were.
- The splash screen displays periodically rather than every time Optimism is opened. This makes the program faster to open, while retaining the important message that the application is not a replacement for professional medical help.
- The text �Your Mood� has replaced �How You Felt?� on the Report screen and pdf, to reflect the wording on the Record and Charts screens.
New in Optimism 1.2.3 (Apr 23, 2008)
- A �Send Feedback� button has been added to the Application menu, which takes the user to the Feedaback page on the Optimism website.
- A bug in the �Today� button on the calendar has been fixed.
- A problem with the exit toolbar button causing the program to crash has been fixed.
New in Optimism 1.2.0 (Apr 15, 2008)
- Daily notes have been incorporated into the report.
- A pen icon on the charts panel indicates days in which notes have been recorded.
New in Optimism 1.1.0 (Apr 3, 2008)
- Added a simplified, faster check for update process. All updates are
- free so processing through the online store is not required.
- Fixed line returns for text entry in the Comments box and on the Plan
- screen.
New in Optimism 1.04 (Feb 29, 2008)
- Fixed error message on start-up when trial period expired.
New in Optimism 1.03 (Feb 19, 2008)
- Improved installation for .dmg file.