Randommite Changelog

What's new in Randommite 1.6.2 Build 266

Sep 27, 2012
  • Maintenance:
  • All generation criteria windows are now resizable
  • Background graphics added to most windows

New in Randommite 1.6.1 Build 263 (Sep 24, 2012)

  • Maintenance:
  • Randommite is now code-signed and compatible with Mac OS X's Gatekeeper security function. Randommite will now run using the default security settings for Mac OS X 10.7.5 and 10.8.x.

New in Randommite 1.5 Build 228 (Feb 21, 2011)

  • Notes:
  • Implemented the XML NODE field type for use in XML output. XML Nodes can contain fields and additional XML Nodes
  • Implemented the NULL field type, which generates NULL, blank, or empty fields based on the selected output type
  • Application size nearly cut in half for smaller downloads, *ANDdata generation speeds increased!
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed app for "2011" date display changes (This is now fixed automatically for all subsequent years as well)
  • The "Generate more samples" button now repositions correctly after the Record Layout screen has been re-sized
  • Popup field information now shows correct field type description for Lottery, IP Address, and NULL field types on the Record Layout window
  • File name entries can now exceed 32 characters in length
  • An extra line is longer generated at the end of screen or file output, regardless of selected output type
  • Enhancements:
  • "ADD FIELD" dialog window replaced with an "ADD FIELD" popup menu on the record layout screen
  • The current file (if any) being written is displayed during the random data generation process
  • LITERAL field entry has been increased from 128 to 256 characters
  • DATE/TIME style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
  • NAME style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
  • ADDRESS style string entry increased from 64 to 96 characters
  • (WIN) The "Generating..." screen now smoothly displays progress during random record generation. (Before, it could be very choppy on Windows 7 and Vista.
  • XML Output is generated with optional XML Nodes
  • Field Name length increased from 16 to 32 characters; can now have longer XML field and node names
  • NEW:
  • Record Layout screen now displays in a VERTICAL format for XML Output; remains as HORIZONTAL for other output types
  • Added buttons to move fields on the Record Layout screen up and down for XML Output definition
  • Added an ATTRIBUTES entry area for XML field tags
  • Implemented the XML NODE field type
  • XML Nodes can repeat up to 9 times in a record, and be up to 5 node levels deep
  • Fields belonging to a XML NODE are displayed indented and under the node that owns the field (or other node)
  • XML NODE fields are colored dark greay on a record layout
  • Field movement logic revised for XML NODES; a node can be moved up/down and indented left/right.
  • Implemented the NULL field type
  • NULL fields are formatted based on the selected output type
  • NULL field displays sample results on Examples screen
  • Online and embedded help documents updated for new field NULL and XML Field types, plus modifications for XML output changes
  • Maintenance:
  • Updated help files to include 2011 in the Copyright notice found at bottom of help pages
  • As requested from users and feedback: Background graphics removed from most application screens, except the Main screen for now
  • A simple message is displayed after saving a favorite. Before, a dialog similar to an error message was displayed, causing confusion and making it appear that an error had occurred during the save.
  • "Generate More Samples" button verbiage updated for XML verbiage when appropriate
  • Only one sample XML display record (XML schema with sample data) is generated at a time
  • Application now operates for a 15 day trial period (was 7 days previously)

New in Randommite 1.2.1 Build 200 (Dec 26, 2010)

  • BUG Fixes:
  • Alphanumeric formatting panel now appears for the IP Address field type during field definition
  • Removed the display of "x of x" text (again!) that sometimes appears when starting an application release download
  • NEW:
  • Added help system page for the new IP Address field type
  • Added help system page for the new Lottery field type
  • Added Application Preferences to the help system
  • Maintenance:
  • Updated the help system for the additional hexadecimal formatting option on the computer field type

New in Randommite 1.1.4 Build 198 (Dec 6, 2010)

  • BUG Fixes:
  • (MAC) Preferences no longer end up corrupted when purchasing and printing a license key via the eSellerate embedded web store
  • Enhancements:
  • Sample records can now be regenerated on the Record Layout window via a "Generate More Samples" button
  • NEW:
  • Added a user preference for Sample Records to Generate in the app's preferences dialog
  • The number of sample records generated on Record Layout window is now based on a user-defined preference
  • The number of sample records generated on Review & Quantity window is now based on a user-defined preference

New in Randommite 1.1.3 Build 195 (Nov 28, 2010)

  • BUG Fixes:
  • Added the shadow missing from graphics on Record Layout window's "insert" toolbar button
  • (WIN) List of favorites once again displays on the Maintain Favorites window
  • (WIN) List of history items once again displays on the More History window
  • NEW:
  • An Option is now available to play the system beep sound upon completion of data generations

New in Randommite 1.1.2 Build 193 (Nov 9, 2010)

  • Enhancements:
  • Added a "DEFAULTS" tab to the user preferences window
  • NEW:
  • The elapsed generation time is now displayed on the Summary screen
  • Output Setting can be set to a default for New Criteria (File + Screen, or Screen Only output) in User Preferences
  • Output Quantity can be set to a default amount in User Preferences