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BaseElements Changelog

What's new in BaseElements 4.6.3

Dec 27, 2015
  • Updates the plugin to 3.1.3 to resolve an issue with errors when importing.

New in BaseElements 4.6.2 (Sep 7, 2015)

  • Fixes an issue with false GroupButton errors coming through.

New in BaseElements 4.6.1 (Jul 10, 2015)

  • Fixes an issue with the buttons portal on Layouts not showing the new button types.

New in BaseElements 4.6.0 (Jun 1, 2015)

  • Adds support for new functionality in FMP 14.
  • Updates the plugin to install either 32 or 64bit on Windows.
  • Rebuild the runtime with FMPA 14v1.

New in BaseElements 4.5.5 (Dec 20, 2014)

  • Adds a TO reference for the start TO of a field's lookup options.
  • Fix an issue with the import of BaseDirectory data.
  • Fix an issue where ESS fields could be marked as "Index Required".
  • Update the plugin to 3.0.0.
  • Build with FileMaker Pro Advanced 13v5.

New in BaseElements 4.5.3 (Sep 9, 2014)

  • Update the plugin to 2.3.1.

New in BaseElements 4.5.2 (Jul 15, 2014)

  • Update the plugin to 2.3.0.
  • Fix an issue where the Privilege Set Menu Commands weren't coming in.
  • Fix an issue where some style information wasn't imported.

New in BaseElements 4.5.1 (Mar 28, 2014)

  • Update the plugin to resolve an issue on importing some DDRs where it would report an error.
  • Add the custom style name to the Object table.

New in BaseElements 4.5.0 (Feb 13, 2014)

  • Support for new FileMaker 13 features : Dialog Step button calcuations, Popover content, Object Visibility Calculations, Tab Object Calculations etc.
  • Added Layout width.
  • Added Layout Theme name.
  • Added Layout Show Record Indicator.
  • Added Layout Show Field Frames Current Record.
  • Added File Minimum Version.
  • Added File Encryption Type.
  • Made the Reduce File Size option permanent.
  • Fix some issues with marking items as fixed.
  • Updated the plugin to 2.2.0b2

New in BaseElements 4.0.7 (Jun 14, 2013)

  • Auto enter the Solution Name as file name for single file solutions.
  • Fix an issue where Table data wouldn't import.

New in BaseElements 4.0.6 (Apr 24, 2013)

  • Fixes an issue where the portal filters wouldn't update.
  • Fixed an issue where there would be a single whole Analysis error.
  • Fixed an issue where going to a relationship error would show all records.
  • Fixed an issue where the step errors wouldn't fix.
  • Tweaked the code for detecting empty calculations.
  • Updated the runtime plugin to 2.0.1.
  • Auto update to the 2.0.1 plugin version.

New in BaseElements 4.0.5 (Apr 10, 2013)

  • Updated the runtime version to FMP 12v3.
  • Added text to display the missing references text for Calculations.
  • Added a conditional formatting for Calculation errors in Script Steps.
  • Changed the code to report missing references in calculated XSL Steps as a warning instead of an error.
  • Fixed an issue where unknown errors in Script Steps would only have been picked up on English DDRs.
  • Fixed an issue where marking a calc error as fixed would fail.
  • Changed the code for calculation errors to highlight bold for unfixed and not bold for fixed.
  • Fixed a layout issue when going to a ScriptTrigger.
  • Fixed the link on the ScriptTrigger layout to go to Scripts.
  • Fixed an issue with the import where ScriptTriggers wouldn't have the correct layout details.
  • Removed Layout separators the from the Layout Object comparisons.
  • Fixed an issue with comparisons of ScriptTriggers.
  • Changed the Layout Object comparison to only list the total items, not individual ones.
  • Fixed an Window Trigger import issue.
  • Added an option to reduce the file size of the XML before processing.
  • Updated the plugin to version 2.0.1.

New in BaseElements 4.0.2 (Aug 10, 2012)

  • Fixed an issue where notes weren't being imported from previous versions.
  • Fixed an issue where field imports would fail on certain characters in the Auto Enter values.
  • Updated the Svenska and Japanese translation for all the new v4 features.

New in BaseElements 4.0.1 (Aug 10, 2012)

  • Added a warning for ODBC reserved words used in Fields or Tables.
  • Added extra warning total fields to the File Warning tab.
  • Fixed an issue where marking a Step as Fixed would alter the indent level.
  • Fixed an issue where some registration codes would give a false "Previous Version" error.

New in BaseElements 4.0.0 (Aug 10, 2012)

  • Support for FileMaker Pro 12:
  • Adds support for new Container BaseDirectory Options, and a portal to show them at the File level.
  • Adds support for File level Script Triggers, and a portal to show them at the File level.
  • Adds support for Custom Menu Condition calculations, and extra portals to show the calculations.
  • Adds new File level container storage fields.
  • Include the CSS used for Layout Objects.
  • New Features:
  • Added the Ability to Copy Fields, Tables, Steps and Scripts directly out of BaseElements into other solutions.
  • Includes the ability to mark errors as fixed which removes red highlighting on names, and reduced the total error count.
  • Adds a "Highlight" option to highlight the name of items that then show everywhere else.
  • Added a new Script Trigger Form and List view Layout.
  • Added new Portals to show the Access level in Privileges for Fields, Scripts and Layouts.
  • Added a tab on the Step detail to view the included XML, and allow copying of Steps to the clipboard.
  • New Rollover effects for buttons on linked items, portals, lists, the main UI buttons and tabs.
  • Automatically generates SQL for a table definition, based on the fields and data types in the table.
  • Small Things:
  • Added a Layout Number field.
  • Removed the file processing step for a DDR generated by FMP 12 or later.
  • Added an Indirection check for using Go to Layout by calculation, or Set Field by Name.
  • Added an alert for a permissions error when importing.
  • Improves the operation of the Partial Consolidation report.
  • Hides the About window on the Mac.
  • The Quickfind Highlight now works in every multi line field on the layout.
  • The Quickfind Highlight is now case insensitive.
  • Added a recursion check to the Perform Script steps so that Scripts that only call themselves are marked Unreferenced.
  • Added buttons to the File, Layout and Object Trigger portals to go to the Trigger records directly.
  • Added code to the import for Steps to record the original XML.
  • Added a tab to the Steps detail to view the included XML.
  • Added a GrandParent Name to the Calculation data for view step Scripts etc.
  • Fixed some display issues with types of Calculations and their parents.
  • Added a Trigger to capture the Escape key outside fields on the Analysis setup layout.
  • Fixed the sorting so it doesn't keep alternating order, only when you sort on the field a second time.
  • Added code to save the search window position between restarts.
  • Updated the FMGo Compatibility Report to include the new version 12.

New in BaseElements 3.5.1 (Apr 16, 2012)

  • Fixes an issue with paths that caused false errors.

New in BaseElements 3.5.0 (Apr 6, 2012)

  • For compatibility with FileMaker Pro 12 :
  • Adds an import for File level Script Triggers.
  • Adds an import for Container BaseDirectory Options.
  • Fixed an issue where the wrong field for the TO used in an Auto Enter calc was showing on the layout.
  • Added extra details to show the type of object in the object list.
  • New scripts to turn sharing on or off.
  • Fixed an issue where the calculation for layout objects wouldn't show the actual type.
  • Fixed an broken field in the Field Object portal.
  • Fixed an issue where Script Triggers weren't deleted along with each Analysis.

New in BaseElements 3.0.11 (Sep 8, 2011)

  • Added an external script for accessing BaseElements data from other systems.
  • Modified the list layouts to have alternating backgrounds.
  • Added a 2px indent to fields on list layouts.
  • Added more detail about reference types to the field object portals.
  • Fixed a bunch of item count issues.
  • Updated the FileMaker Go Report to include the changes in 1.2
  • Updated the plugin to version 1.2.1

New in BaseElements 3.0.10 (Jun 9, 2011)

  • Fixed an issue with adding notes to the found set.
  • Fixed an issue with the calculation for determining if a calc is completely commented out.
  • Added an script in the main file to set the multi-user status on or off.
  • Fixed issues with References not importing correctly from previous versions.
  • Removed the count of references only used in import steps.
  • Fixed an issue where Privilege Sets used in Scripts but not accounts would be marked as Unreferenced.
  • Fixes some GTRR links for Layout Objects in the fmSearchResults dialog.
  • Fixes an issue with importing files with & in the filename.
  • Fixes an issue where the portal of layout objects for value list usage showed the wrong field.
  • Adds a GTRR link for a bunch of the error and warning counts on the File layout.
  • Fixed a display issue with portals on the Menu Item layout.
  • Added Auto-complete options to the fields on the new import layout.
  • Changed the way unreferenced works with Layouts to exclude layouts with multiple "-" in the name, not just separator layouts.
  • Fixed an issue where the layout used for an On Open File Setting would be marked as unreferenced.
  • Set the window to close any Search windows when closing the last main window.
  • Reset the default window size when opening new on un-maximised windows.
  • Added a save for the last search window position using global fields.

New in BaseElements 3.0.9 (Mar 1, 2011)

  • Fixed an issue where escape on the Analysis details dialog wouldn't exit properly.
  • Added code to check for missing data via invalid XML and extra details to the dialog to identify which files.
  • Added a yellow highlight for text that matches the QuickFind text on Calculations, Scripts and Script Steps.
  • Added more code to pick up "I/O warning : failed to load external entity" errors in the CSV import and switch to Xalan. This will fix issues with apostrophes in paths amongst other things.
  • Added the FM_Name_ID function to the UI and Data files.
  • Added an import for TabControl layout objects.
  • Added a field for all of the tab names and object names for a TabControl object.
  • Added a Custom icon for the Runtime app.
  • Fixed the import from previous version field mappings.
  • Added a field to show the index state in Join Predicates.
  • Added code to position new windows down and right by 20 pixels when not maximised.
  • Set a max of 200 characters for error dialog text.
  • Fixed the window flash when deleting an Analysis.

New in BaseElements 3.0.8 (Jan 20, 2011)

  • Added drop down lists to the Solution Name and Client Name fields for import details.
  • Fixed an issue with the import of ESS base tables.
  • Fixed an issue where file names for variables wouldn't display.
  • Fixed an issue where filepaths with \r in them would be improperly escaped and wouldn't import.
  • Fixed an issue where files with spaces or apostrophes in the name wouldn't import.
  • Changed the error for References missing in ODBC items to a warning.

New in BaseElements 3.0.7 (Dec 17, 2010)

  • Added auto checking for standard libxsl errors and switching to XML imports.
  • Added more dialogs and checks for errors in the import process.
  • Added error checking for translated versions of Field and Table missing errors.
  • Altered the csv import option to properly import items with quote marks in the name.
  • Fixed issues with importing of Sort data and relationships.
  • Fixed issues with importing on FileVault volumes.
  • Fixed a display issue with the tabs on ValueLists.
  • Fixed some issues with the right side TO in relationships not displaying correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where you would get a dialog during the running of a Consolidation Report.
  • Changed some of the display of count fields on the Analysis and File layouts.
  • Fixed an issue with the import order of field data.
  • Fixed an issue where the File Options data wouldn't import.

New in BaseElements 3.0.6 (Oct 22, 2010)

  • Fixed some issues where filenames with high ascii characters wouldn't import with the Xalan option.
  • Added Uppercase to the plugin exclusion list.
  • Fixed an issue where plugin names had a 1 on the end.

New in BaseElements 3.0.5 (Oct 7, 2010)

  • Changed the import process for setting Analysis ID and Field ID to work better with non alphanumeric filenames.
  • Added an option on the Setup tab for which xsl engine to use on the import.
  • Added ValueLists to the Items Used tab for fields.
  • Added a Fields Tab to ValueLists to point to the Fields that use VL Validation - thanks Dan Smith.
  • Added more error checks to the import process on writing out xsl for file and file options.
  • Added an extra check for the GTRR for all items when there are no records - Thanks Kevin Frank.
  • Added the UniversalPathList to the step import.
  • Added extra processing to the step import so that it's including variables used in the UniversalPathList.
  • Added a conditional reference option so that fields used only in imports record where they're used, but they don't count towards unreferenced.
  • Added an alert if you select something other than a summary.xml file - Thanks Ward Clark.
  • Fixed some issues where variables used in script steps wouldn't be referenced.

New in BaseElements 3.0.3 (Sep 22, 2010)

  • Added the ability to import the Font names for layout objects.
  • Added checkboxes to Scripts and Steps for compatibility with "Web, Server, FMGo and Runtime", as well as fixing the highlighting for these in the step portal.
  • Completely changed the import methods on Windows.
  • Changed the way the windows behave on Windows so that it hides the Data window after imports when not maximised.
  • Fixed a GTRR with the Fields portal on the Files Layout.
  • Corrected a typo in the XSLT that was causing issues when importing on windows.
  • Fixed an issue with GTRR for Relationship Errors.
  • Fixed an issue where some script steps wouldn't have any references.
  • Fixed an issue with the Privilege Set model where turning Smart Find off made no difference.
  • Made changes to the back and forward to better return to the active tab object.

New in BaseElements 3.0.2 (Aug 31, 2010)

  • Changed the way the close window works so that it doesn't close all the search windows, just the current one.
  • Fixed issues with the fmSearchResults not going to the correct item for objects and some other items.
  • Added the ability to put the link from fmSearchResults up in a new window.
  • Added in a test version of the Import From Previous script to the Scripts Menu in the Data file.
  • Fixed an issue where fields used in Summary Fields weren't being identified.

New in BaseElements 3.0.1 (Aug 26, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue with the GTRR button in Custom Functions not working.
  • Turned allow user abort off in the print process.
  • Fixed the Recursion checkbox in Custom Functions.
  • Changed the triggers used to display the location and the notes details.
  • Removed the notes from the list and table views.
  • Changed most of the error counts to only show increment one error for multiple errors in referenced items.
  • Changed the Relationship to consider a missing Field to only count one error.
  • Fixed an issue where the fields used in Relationships wouldn't show an field name.
  • Removed the "Filter XML" option in lieu of always processing only v11 DDRs.
  • Added a file by file display to the processing dialog.
  • Changed the import code to URL Encode all filenames to allow higher ascii characters such as accents, umlauts in filenames. This should also resolve issues with Japanese language files.
  • Added a portal for Script Triggers used on Layouts.
  • Fixed some GTRR issues for Layout Items Used.
  • Fixed an issue where triggers for Scripts weren't showing, and could be marked as unreferenced.

New in BaseElements 3.0.0 (Aug 17, 2010)

  • New Features:
  • Updated for the new FileMaker 11 features, including graphs, layout groups and more.
  • Copy of Custom Functions out of BaseElements for pasting directly back into FileMaker Pro.
  • New runtime built with FileMaker 11 v2 for the latest fixes and updates.
  • An interface overhaul with a new top navigation bar and much simplified design.
  • Sharing enabled by default for all users, not just site licences.
  • New BaseElements plugin, built to handle our advanced import process as well as dialogs and text processing.
  • New Smart Find feature using Privileges to limit you to one Analysis at a time to make searching easier and quicker.
  • Now imports all the text in all places so you can search your entire solution from one place.
  • Added XML preprocessing option to work around invalid DDR XML - BaseElements can import almost anything.
  • New Minimum Required FMP version for calculations and Script Steps.
  • Print layouts for every list.
  • New note Tags with colour styling.
  • Interface Enhancements:
  • Conditionally formatted tabs, so only active tabs are highlighted.
  • Fields that are inactive dim so you're only presented with the most relevant information.
  • No more id fields on layouts.
  • Replaced the built in Quick Find with the much better fmSearchResults for faster, more useful finds.
  • Updated the GTRR steps to be smarter about which layout it lands on, lists for > 1 record, form view for only one.
  • Moved the notes to it's own tab on the main form so you don't need to switch layouts.
  • More options for layout objects.
  • Much smarter and more consistent Items Used portals.
  • Other Changes:
  • Added errors for missing File Option scripts, Layouts or MenuSets.
  • More GTRR options for the Steps Portal.
  • Integrated the four reference tables into a single table.
  • Setup a fast processing of Table Occurrence groups.

New in BaseElements 2.6.8 (Aug 11, 2010)

  • Update the registration code to accept BE v3 licences.
  • Updated the file plugin to include Troi File 5.0.
  • Updated the dialog plugin to include Troi Dialog 5.5.

New in BaseElements 2.6.7 (Apr 15, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue with the v11 warning dialog coming up under FMP v10.

New in BaseElements 2.6.6 (Apr 7, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue with the import of Additional Summary Fields where it would incorrectly report an error for the default TO.

New in BaseElements 2.6.5 (Mar 18, 2010)

  • Completed language translations for German, Swedish, French and Japanese.
  • Added a warning when opening in FMP 11 or later.
  • Changed the option for smart quotes to off by default.
  • Removed the record delete/new from the home layouts that don't require it.
  • Fixed an issue with the encoding of the XSLT that may have prevented importing in some cases.

New in BaseElements 2.6.4 (Feb 3, 2010)

  • Added more plugins to the default plugin list.
  • Removed the shortcut on View As From to resolve a conflict with Find/Replace.
  • Some minor layout tweaks.
  • Fixed the layout when searching for some text that doesn't exist.
  • Change the minimum character search to 2 characters.
  • Fixed a regression where CustomFormatting was referenced as Tooltips.
  • Added the Unreferenced checkbox for the layout to the related object layouts.
  • Fixed issues with the comparison of Menu Items not working correctly.
  • Fixed an issue where the warning for relationship field type mismatch wasn't adding up to the summary.
  • Fixed an issue in the comparison report where it wasn't comparing field details.

New in BaseElements 2.6.3 (Jan 25, 2010)

  • Fixed an issue with the file plugin that meant some Summary files couldn't be selected.
  • Fixed an issue where the comparison report wasn't comparing script steps or layout objects.
  • Fixed an issue in the comparison report when finding new Custom Menus.

New in BaseElements 2.6.2 (Dec 17, 2009)

  • Tweaked the fmSearchResults list to allow easier scrolling.
  • Fixed an issue where the import from previous wouldn't work.

New in BaseElements 2.6.1 (Dec 16, 2009)

  • Fixed an issue that prevented the XSLT files being generated.

New in BaseElements 2.5.2 (Apr 15, 2009)

  • Fixed an issue with the Error report showing false errors or unreferenced items.

New in BaseElements 2.5.1 (Feb 12, 2009)

  • Added a field for "Preview" mode for script triggers.
  • Added the ability to import from either runtime or fp7 files in either version.
  • Added more detail to the error dialog for importing previous versions.
  • Added more detail to the error dialog for imports.
  • Fixed an issue where Field Auto Enter Constant Data wasn't imported.
  • Fixed some issues with TO References not being imported, esp for Custom Functions.
  • Added a Custom Function tab to the TO layout.

New in BaseElements 2.5.0 (Jan 7, 2009)

  • Added compatibility with FileMaker Pro 10. BE 2.5 now imports Script Trigger information from the DDR.
  • Added a 'Quick Goto' option, using the new Script Trigger action.
  • Some minor fixes and tweaks.

New in BaseElements 2.1.1 (Nov 13, 2008)

  • Fixed an issue with the plugin where some Summary.xml files couldn't be selected to import.
  • Fixed an issue with the Unreferenced count for fields.

New in BaseElements 2.1.0 (Nov 11, 2008)

  • New Features:
  • Added a "Sorted" field to the Relationship table.
  • Added Conditional Formatted underlines to the related item counts.
  • Added a filter option to the main portal on the Home screen.
  • Added a checkbox for recursive Custom Functions.
  • Changed the way CF and Field references work so they don't include references to themselves in the "Unreferenced" checkbox.
  • Added a check and warning for running on the DMG disk.
  • Added an import for all File References, used anywhere in scripts.
  • Added a "Diff" option to be able to compare two versions of a script in the comparison report.
  • Updated the Troi Plugin to 4.5.1.
  • Added a dynamic Sort button to the top of every list layout.
  • Added the ability to call BaseElements with a parameter with details of the summary file to import. This allows you to automate the import of DDR files without any user interaction. Details
  • Added a script you can call to take you directly to a particular Analysis. This allows you to reference your DDR from an external project tracking system. Details
  • Added a Group Name field to the portals that show script steps.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where a TO used in a Privilege Set wouldn't be reported.
  • Fixed some display issues with calculations in Privilege Sets.
  • Added the Errors and Warnings of a Menu Item to the parent Menu.
  • Fixed an issue where field references in Menu Items wouldn't import in some circumstances.
  • Fixed some links from Menus to Calculations.
  • Fixed an issue TO References for VL starting points weren't included.

New in BaseElements 2.0.9 (Sep 24, 2008)

  • Fix the regression of the Fields used in Summary Fields not being included in references.

New in BaseElements 2.0.8 (Sep 19, 2008)

  • Added a new "Complete" option to the Consolidation Report.
  • Fixed, clarified and cleaned up a few items in the Consolidation report, including adding a new Action field.
  • Fixed an issue where imports of Field References weren't accurate.
  • Fixed some UI issues in ValueLists.

New in BaseElements 2.0.7 (Aug 29, 2008)

  • Fixed some issues with Script Steps and links to menu items and buttons.
  • Fixed the import of Set Variable steps.
  • Resolved some ValueList issues with the Consolidation report.
  • Fixed a GTRR issue of Script Steps in the error report.
  • Fixed an Back/Forward issue with the report item layouts.
  • Fix an issue with the fields using in Summary fields not being reported correctly.
  • Made a change to the way the import brings in the Bounds for layout objects to work around issues in language delimeters.
  • A whole bunch of fixes to the Consolidation report mostly around Value Lists to improve accuracy.

New in BaseElements 2.0.6 (Aug 15, 2008)

  • Made a change so that it won't import calculations in GTRR layouts where it was changed back to SelectedLayout.
  • Added a link to the SubMenu of a MenuItem.
  • Fixed the GTRRs for File in Menus.
  • Added more detail to the MenuItem portal.
  • Added a portal for Menus used as SubMenus and updated the unreferenced to reflect the count.
  • Fixed the link from MenuItems to calculations.
  • Removed Calculations imported for separator Menu Items.
  • Removed ScriptSteps imported for separator Menu Items.
  • Fixed TORef count on TOs.
  • Fixed the GTRR for Calculation parent items.
  • Added an extra TORef for the starting TO of a lookup.
  • Removed the Lookup TO and field details when the lookup is switched off.

New in BaseElements 2.0.5 (Aug 7, 2008)

  • Fixed the portal on TO for fields that was showing the wrong items.
  • Fixed an issue where field used in Conditional Formatting would reference as Tooltips.
  • Fixed the import of MenuLists.
  • Changed the Unreferenced for "-" layouts.
  • Fixed some of the Finds for Unreferenced fields in lists and tables.

New in BaseElements 2.0.4 (Aug 4, 2008)

  • Added errors for missing TOs for Validation and Auto-Enter Calcs.
  • Added in the Variable Name for a Set Variable script step to the import order.
  • Removed the file count mismatch warning as it was showing false positives.
  • Fixed a refresh issue when adding more plugins.
  • Fixed the Unreferenced count for Layouts that wasn't showing buttons and MenuItems.

New in BaseElements 2.0.3 (Jul 31, 2008)

  • Added in the Variable Name for a Set Variable script step to the import order.
  • Added the layout object Tab Name to the object List.
  • Fixed the Notes field on the object lists and table.
  • Added the Scodigo PHP plugin to the plugins setup.
  • Changed the warning for EA accounts to the correct details.
  • Fixed some list/table layouts that didn't have alternating backgrounds.
  • Changed the default account in the Data file so that importing from previous will work.
  • Changed the Privilege Model to allow exports again.
  • Fixed some issues in the Field import affecting Validation options.
  • Fixed an issue where Fields used in a ValueList would not display a count for VL but would for "All".

New in BaseElements 2.0.2 (Jul 23, 2008)

  • Fixed some fields that were showing as Wrong TO for the found counts.
  • Fixed an issue that would prevent an import from a network volume on windows - would return error 100.
  • Resolved some issues with the update check and download links not being accurate.
  • Added an "Import From Previous Version" button to the setup page.
  • Fixed an issue in the import process where files with special characters ( ,- etc) wouldn't have any data.
  • Fixed some issues in the consolidation report that would produce extra blank records.

New in BaseElements 2.0.1 (Jul 18, 2008)

  • Fixed the Assigned to fields on the notes list and table layouts.
  • Fixed the overlapping portal on the notes tabs.
  • Fixed an issue where buttons and menu items didn't map to the correct script.
  • Changed the script count to be scripts and groups.
  • Fixed a GTRR for accounts showing all records.
  • Fixed the Notes field on notes layout.
  • Remove the box on the value list layout.
  • Fixed the report total counts.
  • Fixed the display of External File names in Relationships.
  • Fixed an auto-resize issue on Privileges

New in BaseElements 2.0.0 (Jul 10, 2008)

  • Consolidated all of the main UI files into a single file.
  • Single UI file - makes it easier to use BE alongside other solutions.
  • Single UI file - allows us to import into a data only file, reducing the TO count and speeding up imports.
  • Makes names more prominent over id fields.
  • New icons for linking to related portal rows - Allows us to show more data in the portal.
  • New navigation bar on the left to allow more room on the layout for data.
  • New Link Layout - allows you to jump from section to section with ease, and see all related items.
  • New Notes layout.
  • Notes Layout - allows you to add notes to any items, and assign those notes to a developer.
  • Notes Layout - allows you to see notes against previous iterations of this solution.
  • Notes Layout - shows a portal of errors, unreferenced and warnings against this item as well as against previous iterations of this solution so you can compare the current version to previous to see where and when errors were introduced.
  • All layouts have been updated and re-configured with the new FileMaker 9 Autoresize feature. So layouts can expand to fill your screen.
  • Added a total of errors, unreferenced and warnings to the main portal on the home screen.
  • New Sort Order Items table, showing the real sort order for script steps.
  • New Script Text field, listing all of the contents of a script in a single field.
  • Smart Search feature - when doing a find in BaseElements, it can automatically limit your find to a particular Analysis, so that you only find in the solution or import you're currently looking at.
  • New Analysis Printout option with quick totals for every file.
  • Using BaseElements, we built a report, in BaseElements, to consolidate BaseElements.
  • This allows you to move any Table, or sets of layouts or both from one file to another.
  • So you can use it to consolidate multiple files into one, or to split a file into separate data and UI, or any combination of those.
  • This report takes advantage of some previously unseen optimisations to make the entire process as easy as can be.
  • New Error Report - Allows you to list errors, unreferenced and warning items, independent of the item they're related to.
  • Modified the comparison report to allow a comparison by name or id.
  • Comparison Report - now you can compare by name or id, you can see changes in a solution over time (by id) or difference between two versions of the same thing, developed independently.
  • All reports have options for notes, as well as assigning the report item to a developer and marking it as complete.
  • New Calculations Table.
  • Calculations - you can now search in a calculation across your entire solution.
  • New Variable Layouts - you can now search for variable usage across your entire solution.
  • New Plugin Layouts - you can now search for Plugin usage across your entire solution.
  • Optimised import process imports all of the files in a solution in one step, making imports quicker and easier to see progress.
  • New import layout gives a better indication of progress.
  • Almost completely remove the processing steps, and built them into the import instead to reduce import time.
  • Update the registration process and dialogs. Added a demo registration option into BaseElements.
  • Cleaned up the setup and preferences.
  • Add growl notifications for mac users.
  • New Help layout.
  • Added the ability to import custom file paths.
  • Lots more little things

New in BaseElements 1.6.6 (Jun 17, 2008)

  • Fixes a regression where field comments weren't being imported.
  • Updates the registration details so it will accept BaseElements 2 licence codes.

New in BaseElements 1.6.5 (Nov 2, 2007)

  • Updates the RunTime version to FMPA 9.0v2.
  • The Runtime now works on Mac OS 10.5 Leopard.
  • Fixes an issue with the comparison report where it would get stuck in an infinite loop. Thanks to Betty Besio for the testing on this.

New in BaseElements 1.6.2 (Oct 19, 2007)

  • Fixes an issue where the comparison report would incorrectly list multiple access privilege changes.

New in BaseElements 1.6.1 (Sep 14, 2007)

  • Changes
  • Trim the Conditional Formatting Calculation to make it easier to see and added error highlight.
  • Include errors in Conditional Formatting in the Object Error count.
  • Added more detail to the Layout tab of Custom Functions so you can view and link to the object data directly.
  • Include CF and Field references from the Conditional Formatting.
  • Change the Layout Object options for fields to only display for the "Field" type.
  • Removed from the Field References import the portal field objects, as they are included separately already and only cause confusion.
  • Fixes
  • Fixes an issue with the main DDR tabs not working from reports or setup.
  • Fixes a broken GTRR on the warnings tab for File References and adds the appropriate fields to the file reference layouts.
  • Fixes a GTRR for layout object lists from ScriptSteps, and adds a GTRR for the individual object.
  • Fix an issue with some Table tabs going to the list layout.
  • Fixed a bug that prevents ValueLists from being referenced in Sorts on the right side of a relationship.