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What's new in Lotto Sorcerer 9.3

Jun 15, 2022
  • [enhancement] Added "Append" button to Scripting Laboratory.
  • [fix] Fixed sorting issues in Lotto Number Oracle columns
  • [fix] Fixed issue where non-winning numbers would be shown in Check Numbers function.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where "Last 3, any order" in the Check Numbers function is set for Pick 3 type lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where refreshing the lottery list would present an error.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where the link to Lotto Sorcerer website was broken (in the Help menu)
  • [fix] Fixed issue in Pick Lottery Frequency Distribution where dates would not sort properly.
  • [change] Removed menu item which points to defunct LaJolla Covering Repository link.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 9.2 (Jan 10, 2019)

  • [enhancement] Added support for lotto-type lotteries with six extra numbers.
  • [enhancement] Added support for lotto-type lotteries with five extra numbers.
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory now can import Visual Basic source code.
  • [enhancement] Added "Sort" option in Data Padder utility.
  • [enhancement] Added legend to verbose log.
  • [enhancement] Added menu shortcut for "Lottery Setup Wizard".
  • [enhancement] Added menu shortcut for "Show User's Guide".
  • [enhancement] Added hyperlinks in User's Guide.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where number entry validator would display inaccurate feedback.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where the calculated assertion filter would be ignored if the "from" and "to" settings are set to the same value.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 9.1 (Dec 21, 2018)

  • [enhancement] Improved web scraping function.
  • [enhancement] Added advisory message concerning Windows Defender upon certain errors being trapped.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where the "End At:" scope setting in the Projection Parameters tab was being ignored.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where the "End At:" scope setting in the Projection Parameters tab was not defaulting to the last available drawing.
  • [fix] Fixed interface issues on Filters tab of the Main Menu

New in Lotto Sorcerer 9.0.5 (Dec 21, 2018)

  • [fix] Fixed issue with the Check Numbers function (related to pick-type lotteries).

New in Lotto Sorcerer 9.0.4 (Dec 21, 2018)

  • [fix] Fixed issue with the Neural Depth/Analysis display.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 9.0.3 (Oct 15, 2018)

  • Fixed issues with the Check Numbers function (related to pick-type lotteries).

New in Lotto Sorcerer 9.0.2 (Aug 4, 2018)

  • Fixed issues with the SetScopeStart and SetScopeEnd functions in the Scripting Laboratory.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 9.0.1 (Apr 13, 2018)

  • Fixed issue where changing End Scope would not update target suggestion date.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 9.0 (Mar 23, 2018)

  • [enhancement] Added Trend Evaluation method.
  • [enhancement] Added Commonality Analysis method.
  • [enhancement] Added Sequence Projection method.
  • [enhancement] Added Gaussian Prediction method (-1 sigma).
  • [enhancement] Added Gaussian Prediction method (-2 sigma).
  • [enhancement] Added Gaussian Prediction method (-3 sigma).
  • [enhancement] Added SQL Command Line Interface
  • [enhancement] Added ability to enter filter notes.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to enter engine notes.
  • [enhancement] Added button to quickly set to maximum neural/analysis depth.
  • [enhancement] Update engine more robust.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to set different negative and positive limitation deviation settings.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to use custom engine.
  • [enhancement] Added Repeat 2+ rejection filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Square Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Pentagonal Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Fibonacci Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Padovan Sequence 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Semi Perfect Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Semi Prime Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Perfect Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Deficient Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Composite Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Abundant Numbers 1+ assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Ending Scope added to Projection Parameters.
  • [enhancement] Added "GetScopeStart" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "GetScopeEnd" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "SetScopeStart" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "SetScopeEnd" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountCompositeNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountDeficientNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountPerfectNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountSemiPrimeNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountSemiPerfectNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountPadovanNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountFibonacciNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountPentagonalNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountSquareNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountUlamNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountTriangularNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "Count3FactorNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountRepeatNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountAdjacentNumbers" scripting function.
  • [enhancement] Added "CountAbundantNumbers" scripting function.
  • [fix] Fixed Ulam assertion filter.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.9 (Feb 6, 2018)

  • [enhancement] "GetScope" function added to Scripting Laboratory
  • [enhancement] Lotto Augur now shows all results with no counts.
  • [enhancement] Added "Show Virtual Lottery Children" function.
  • [enhancement] Added "Show Virtual Lottery Orphans" function.
  • [enhancement] Added "Show Virtual Lottery Parents" function.
  • [enhancement] Added "Show Virtual Lottery Siblings" function.
  • [enhancement] Added advisory in "Pick Lottery Augur" if no pick-type lotteries are available.
  • [enhancement] Added advisory in "Pick Lottery Frequency Distribution" if no pick-type lotteries are available.
  • [fix] Data control in "Database Browser" no longer ghosts prematurely.
  • [fix] "Most Common Pairs" and "Most Common Triplets" now show correct values.
  • [deprecation] Removed integral web browser and concomitant Preference setting.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.8 (Dec 1, 2017)

  • [enhancement] "Export as SQL File" function now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [enhancement] "Export as Delimited Text File" function now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [enhancement] "Export as Tab Delimited Text File" function now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [fix] "Export as Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet" function now exports lottery data properly.
  • [deprecation] Removed "Import La Jolla Wheel" function.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.7 (Oct 31, 2017)

  • [enhancement] Added "Pick Lottery Augur" to Tools.
  • [enhancement] Added "CheckDate" function to Scripting Laboratory.
  • [enhancement] "Results" window in "Import File Inspector" now resizes (instead of "Actual Input Format").
  • [enhancement] "Export as Comma Separated Value" function now exports Virtual Lotteries properly.
  • [fix] "Purchase Lottery Data for Importing" menu item now redirects to correct web site.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.6.1 (May 20, 2017)

  • [maintenance] New Digital Security Certificate.
  • [fix] Fixed Japan's Mini Loto and Loto 6 setup settings.
  • [fix] GetDayOfYear scripting function fixed.
  • [fix] GetWeekOfYear scripting function fixed.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.6 (Jan 16, 2017)

  • [fix] Fixed issue where registration replacement pointed to wrong webpage.
  • [fix] Fixed issue with the Pick Lottery Frequency Distribution function (regarding Pick 1 type lotteries).
  • [enhancement] Lotto Augur now handles bonus ball(s).
  • [enhancement] Lotto Augur adds three new analysis modes (Gaussian prediction).
  • [enhancement] All results are now shown in Lotto Augur (instead of the prior "top twenty").
  • [enhancement] Pick Lottery Frequency Distribution tool now shows last drawing day of each combination.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.5 (Nov 26, 2016)

  • [enhancement] Added "Gaussian Predictor" to "Lottery Number Oracle" function.
  • [enhancement] Support for "Pick 1" type lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Updates can now show bulletins.
  • [enhancement] LOTDEF table now self-repairing.
  • [enhancement] "Force Database Rebuild" moved to "Database Repair Tools" submenu.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where users can setup a lottery beyond the scope of Lotto Sorcerer (i.e., setting up a lottery that draws more than 24 numbers).
  • [fix] Fixed errata in User's Guide.
  • [fix] "Execute SQL File" close method (via menu) fixed.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.4.1 (Jun 3, 2016)

  • [maintenance] Added new digital code certification.
  • [maintenance] Added new lotteries.
  • [maintenance] Changed lottery parameters.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.4 (May 5, 2016)

  • [fix] Fixed error in the Lottery Setup Wizard which caused changes to the maximum pool number when the "Back" button was clicked.
  • [fix] Fixed error in the Lottery Setup Wizard where the lottery drawing time was not respected (on lotteries drawing before 1000 [10:00 am]).
  • [fix] Fixed error in the Edit Lottery Settings function where the lottery drawing time was not respected (on lotteries drawing before 1000 [10:00 am]).
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory now supports dynamic batch capabilities.
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory has two new date mathematical functions ("Inc" and "Dec").
  • [enhancement] "GetTimestamp" function added to Scripting Laboratory.
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory has three new date functions ("Yesterday", "Today" and "Tomorrow").
  • [enhancement] Scripts can now launch external applications.
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory adds four new File functions.
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory adds 11 new functions for Regular Expression (RegEx) support.
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory Source Code tab background and foreground (text) colors can be modified in Preferences."
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory Source Code tab text size can be modified in Preferences."
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory Output tab background and foreground (text) colors can be modified programmatically.
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory Output tab text size can be modified programmatically.
  • [enhancement] Scripting Laboratory's "Print" statement no longer clears the Output tab (allowing for multiple Print statements).
  • [enhancement] CLS ("clear screen" function added to the Scripting Laboratory.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to launch system calculator from menu.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to launch Notepad (Windows)/TextEdit (Mac) from menu.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.3 (Mar 4, 2016)

  • [fix] Fixed minor issues with the users interface (controls not locking in place).
  • [enhancement] The Scripting Laboratory adds 33 new commands and functions.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.2 (Jan 3, 2016)

  • [fix] Fixed the issue with Lottery Number Oracle's recognition of locales that use the comma for a decimal mark.
  • [fix] Fixed the issue with the Lottery Setup Wizard assigning the wrong drawing time on built-in lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer now has a scripting feature (Scripting Laboratory).

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.1.3 (Oct 14, 2015)

  • Fixed issues with the suggestions statistics display.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.1.2 (Sep 15, 2015)

  • [fix] Fixed issues with the Geometric Mean Calculations.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.1.1 (Sep 11, 2015)

  • [fix] Fixed issues with the Assertion Calculations.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.1.0 (Sep 5, 2015)

  • [fix] Fixed issue with the Print Projection Parameters function reporting wrong values for the Assertion Calculations.
  • [fix] Fixed issues in Lotto Seer concerning incorrect values displayed (Data Summary and line charts [starting with Harmonic Mean]).
  • [enhancement] "Lottery Extractor" function added.
  • [enhancement] "Show Subscription ID" function added.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to override bonus number printing on playslips.
  • [enhancement] SQL Interface can now export SQL results to Excel.
  • [enhancement] "Summary Display" in Lotto Seer can now export to Excel.
  • [enhancement] "Data Display" in Lotto Seer can now export to Excel.
  • [enhancement] "Geometric Mean" added to Assertion Calculations.
  • [enhancement] Time settings can now be set to 15 minute increments.
  • [enhancement] Importers and Exporters will no longer close automatically upon completion.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.0.3 (Aug 5, 2015)

  • [fix] Fixed issue where the Forecast engine and Distribution mode could not be used simultaneously with some lotteries.
  • [fix] Check Dates function now accepts lottery drawings dates before 1900.
  • [fix] Desktop icon for Windows now shows the proper (v8) icon.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.0.2 (Jul 22, 2015)

  • [fix] Fixed critical issues with Optimize Database, Backup Database and Restore Database.
  • [fix] Fixed multi-state Wildcard 2 setup file.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.0.1 (Jul 15, 2015)

  • [fix] Fixed issue with corrupted setup (when setting up a custom lottery).

New in Lotto Sorcerer 8.0 (Jul 8, 2015)

  • [enhancement] Added Forecast (small segment) suggestion engine.
  • [enhancement] Added Forecast (large segment) suggestion engine.
  • [enhancement] Maximum Neural/Analysis depth increased from 128 to 256.
  • [enhancement] Added Full Report capability to Lottery Number Oracle.
  • [enhancement] Maximum number of built-in lotteries increased from 32 to 64.
  • [enhancement] Added Ulam numbers assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] New Rejection filter gives the user the ability to reject specific numbers.
  • [enhancement] Added Geometric Mean limitation filter.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to print Projection Parameters settings.
  • [enhancement] 100 new wheels added.
  • [enhancement] 41 improved (optimized) wheels changed.
  • [enhancement] "Pick Lottery Frequency Distribution" now handles all pick-type lotteries.
  • [enhancement] "Check Numbers" utility now shows which line number matches winning numbers.
  • [enhancement] "Combinations Calculator" now allows constraining via sum range.
  • [enhancement] "Import v6 Database" now allowing importing of all lotteries, not just custom lotteries.
  • [enhancement] "Check Date" utility now checks virtual lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to export suggestions to an Excel spreadsheet (along with suggestions' statistics).
  • [enhancement] Added ability to export playslips' special marks to an Excel spreadsheet.
  • [enhancement] Added "Export to Excel Spreadsheet" utility.
  • [enhancement] Increased field handling in "Import Fixed Width Text File" from 8 to 99.
  • [enhancement] Added "Force Virtual Lottery Refresh" function.
  • [enhancement] Added additional search operators in Database Browser.
  • [enhancement] Wheel Exporter's End-of-Line selector defaults to host's operating system.
  • [enhancement] End-of-Line selector for the Export as Tab Delimited File function defaults to host's operating system.
  • [enhancement] End-of-Line selector for the Export as Comma Separated Value (CSV) File function defaults to host's operating system.
  • [enhancement] End-of-Line selector for the Export as Export as Delimited Text File function defaults to host's operating system.
  • [enhancement] End-of-Line selector for the Export as Export as SQL File function defaults to host's operating system.
  • [enhancement] Null delimiter date separator option for Export as Comma Separated Value Files function.
  • [enhancement] Null delimiter date separator option for Export as Tab Delimited Files function.
  • [enhancement] Null delimiter date separator option for Export as Delimited Text File function.
  • [enhancement] Import Delimited Text File now recognizes null delimiters for the date separator field.
  • [enhancement] Import Comma Separated Value File now recognizes null delimiters for the date separator field.
  • [enhancement] Import Tab Delimited File now recognizes null delimiters for the date separator field.
  • [enhancement] Input File Inspector now recognizes null delimiters for the date separator field.
  • [enhancement] Input File Inspector now shows line numbers for the file preview.
  • [enhancement] Import Delimited File shows filename before importing.
  • [enhancement] Import Comma Separated Value File shows filename before importing.
  • [enhancement] Import Tab Delimited File shows filename before importing.
  • [enhancement] Lottery Setup Wizard recognizes half-hour designations.
  • [enhancement] Edit Lottery Settings recognizes half-hour designations.
  • [enhancement] Added Kali Day calculations to the Date Calculator.
  • [enhancement] Improved error trapping and handling.
  • [enhancement] Many minor interface enhancements.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.9 (Jan 13, 2015)

  • [fix] Fixed Check for Updates function.
  • [fix] Fixed "incidences" calculations in Lottery Number Oracle.
  • [enhancement] Added "Copy" button to SQL Interface function.
  • [enhancement] Added "Save" button to SQL Interface function.
  • [enhancement] Suggestion logging now has three settings: "none", "normal" and "verbose".
  • [enhancement] SQL Interface now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Print Lottery Drawing History now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Lotto Scribe now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Lotto Augur now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Generate Random Number function now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Check Numbers function now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Lottery Number Oracle now recognizes Virtual Lotteries.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.8.2 (Dec 4, 2014)

  • [fix] Restores access to primary database.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.8.1 (Nov 24, 2014)

  • [fix] Fixes issue with access to remote database.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.8 (Nov 20, 2014)

  • [fix] Wheel Exporter now shows wheel selector dropdown menu.
  • [enhancement] Minimum bonus number is now 2 instead of 4.
  • [enhancement] Added Lotto Augur function.
  • [enhancement] Added Field Stripper function.
  • [enhancement] Added DBF to TXT Converter function.
  • [enhancement] Lottery Setup Wizard now remembers locale upon first use.
  • [enhancement] Data Padder exits upon successful operation.
  • [enhancement] Accelerator keys added for most menu items (Windows only)
  • [enhancement] "Save" button on Assertive Calculation window changed to more accurate "Accept".
  • [enhancement] Added "Show Supported Lotteries" menu item to the Lottery Data Subscription submenu.
  • [enhancement] Added mirroring for remote databases.
  • [enhancement] All date widgets now respect localized settings and enforce four-digit years.
  • [enhancement] Added Print button on Help window.
  • [enhancement] Added "Select All / Select None" button in the Bitwise Day Calculator.
  • [enhancement] Export as SQL function now allows for optional column name inclusion in the SQL file.
  • [enhancement] Export as SQL function now allows user to override column names for the DRAWDATE and DRAWTIME fields.
  • [enhancement] Combinations Calculator now handles combinations with zero as the starting pool number.
  • [enhancement] Combinations Calculator now handles optional constrainers.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.7 (Mar 31, 2014)

  • [fix] Pick 2 lotteries now accept duplicate numbers.
  • [fix] Export as Delimited Text File now properly respects number separator.
  • [fix] Lotto Seer's standard deviation calculations are now correct.
  • [fix] Lotto Seer will no longer crash when printing the frequency distribution chart of bonus numbers.
  • [fix] Wheel Creator now respects end-of-line terminators for Windows.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Help window would not open specified help file.
  • [fix] Fixed issue of Date Control not respecting system settings (Windows only).
  • [enhancement] Added Lottery Number Oracle function.
  • [enhancement] Added Pick Lottery Frequency Distribution function.
  • [enhancement] Calculation Assertion filters now accept floating point numbers.
  • [enhancement] Added Check Dates function.
  • [enhancement] Added Execute SQL File function.
  • [enhancement] Added Export Playslip Settings function.
  • [enhancement] Added "Sum" Assertion/Calculation filter.
  • [enhancement] Virtual Lottery Setup Wizard now enforces differing times of member lotteries.
  • [enhancement] If Virtual Lottery Setup Wizard recommends a name for the virtual lottery, "VL" is appended to the name.
  • [enhancement] Added a Refresh button to the graph in Lotto Seer.
  • [enhancement] Added double-buffering to the graph in Lotto Seer.
  • [enhancement] Holding Shift while clicking the Copy button (in the second page of Lotto Seer) copies the Summary chart to the clipboard.
  • [enhancement] Holding Shift while clicking the Save button (in the second page of Lotto Seer) saves the Summary chart to a text file.
  • [enhancement] File Viewer now accepts "drag-and-drop"
  • [enhancement] Added a "What is New?" menu item in the Help menu.
  • [enhancement] Help Viewer now shows help topic's title in the title bar.
  • [enhancement] SQL Interface and Database Browser moved to Database Utilities sub-menu.
  • [enhancement] Check IO Permissions function now offers to copy error message to System Clipboard.
  • [enhancement] Scrambler now offers a subset in generation process.
  • [enhancement] Scrambler now offers packet generation.
  • [enhancement] Added link to Replace Registration Code webpage.
  • [enhancement] Increased mark properties on Playslip Setup Wizard from 20 to 32.
  • [enhancement] Added weblink to New Playslips settings.
  • [enhancement] Denoted external weblinks in menu.
  • [enhancement] Added Reinforce Table Integrity function.
  • [enhancement] Prune Lottery and Date Calculator now adhere to Interface Date Format setting.
  • [enhancement] Improved printing, especially for the Windows build.
  • [enhancement] Cleaned up interface.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.6 (Mar 31, 2014)

  • [fix] Data Padder now works with all supported lotteries.
  • [fix] Recommended Sector Size (displayed as a HelpTag or ToolTip) is now accurate for all supported lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Lotto Seer's line graphs would not display the last value in a series.
  • [fix] Fixed "First 3, any order" and "Last 3, any order" options in the Check Numbers function.
  • [fix] Check Numbers function now works properly with "Reverse Keno" type lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue with the Rebuild Lottery Definitions function.
  • [fix] Lotto Sorcerer now respects "custom" default file locations.
  • [fix] Fixed issue with the Lotto Seer calculation for standard deviation variables.
  • [deprecation] Removed Ulam number assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Import and export parameters now uniform across all functions.
  • [enhancement] Added Check IO Permissions troubleshooting function.
  • [enhancement] Check Numbers will default with highest win (straight) if multiple options are chosen for pick-type lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Suggestion Statistics window made larger.
  • [enhancement] Added nine new Assertive Calculation filters.
  • [enhancement] Menu items are now in 25 languages.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.5 (Jul 8, 2013)

  • [fix] "Check for Updates" automatic function now works.
  • [fix] "View User's Guide" now works.
  • [fix] Controls in Playslip Setup Wizard now resize correctly.
  • [fix] Loading built-in data no longer introduces gremlins for some lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue with the Calibrate Printer metric function.
  • [fix] Fixed issue with the Check for Updates function.
  • [enhancement] Added "Quarterly" for automatic update check interval.
  • [enhancement] Added "Zap Gremlins" database utility.
  • [enhancement] Added "Rebuild Lottery Definitions" function.
  • [enhancement] "Restore database" function automatically removes erroneous characters.
  • [enhancement] Added "first 3, any order" and "last 3, any order" to Check Numbers function.
  • [enhancement] Added the new Tri-State Gimme 5 lottery for Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.
  • [enhancement] Added Colorado Pick 3.
  • [enhancement] Added South Carolina Cash 6 lottery.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.4 (Jun 3, 2013)

  • [fix] Fixed issue with Australia's new Powerball.
  • [fix] Fixed setup file for Romania's 5/40 lottery.
  • [enhancement] "Database Maintenance" renamed "Database Utilities".
  • [enhancement] Backup Database to Desktop function added to Database Utilities.
  • [enhancement] Import v6 Database function added to Database Utilities.
  • [enhancement] Added "Excel Serial Date" to Date Calculator.
  • [enhancement] Added Drawing Days chart to Lotto Seer.
  • [enhancement] Resetting to Preferences default now resets Last Update variable.
  • [enhancement] Preferred number separator respected in Copy and Save functions in Suggestion generation and random number generation.
  • [enhancement] Added Clipboard utility.
  • [enhancement] Added support for increased internet stability.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.3 (Apr 9, 2013)

  • [fix] Fixed issue where Purge Lottery would ignore lotteries with four extra balls.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where setting up a custom lottery would create a corrupted table.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Wheel Editor would crash if a missing wheel was selected.
  • [fix] "Boards Down" attribute of the Print Playslip Settings function of the Playslip Setup Wizard fixed.
  • [fix] Error where wrong wheel being invoked is now fixed.
  • [deprecation] Ability to change default file location now only for import/export functions.
  • [enhancement] Added Change Time function.
  • [enhancement] Added Kill Orphans function to remove tables that were not deleted properly.
  • [enhancement] Streamlined loading of built-in datasets.
  • [enhancement] Prune Lottery can now prune drawings after or between dates.
  • [enhancement] Troubleshooter button on Playslip Setup Wizard Finish page.
  • [enhancement] Playslip Setup Wizard test print now has optional timestamp.
  • [enhancement] Playslip Setup Wizard can now copy the Special Marks to the clipboard.
  • [enhancement] Playslip Setup Wizard can now copy the Override Marks to the clipboard.
  • [enhancement] Added Paste button to SQL Interface.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to reset preferences to factory defaults.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to select suggestion number separator when saving suggestions.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to set custom import/export file location.
  • [enhancement] Playslip printer automatically selects real playslip setup for virtual lottery.
  • [enhancement] Added integral web browser.
  • [enhancement] Added Data Padder function.
  • [enhancement] Revert function now resets usage count.
  • [enhancement] Wheel Explorer function added.
  • [enhancement] Added Ulam number assertion filter.
  • [enhancement] Added Repeat rejection filter.
  • [enhancement] Increased sectors from five to seven.
  • [enhancement] Interface set for future engines.
  • [enhancement] Added support for "reverse keno" type lotteries (e.g., Brazil's Lotomania and Timemania)
  • [enhancement] "Pick" type lotteries range increased from 0 to 9 to 0 to 99
  • [enhancement] Support for Pick 2 type lotteries added.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.2.1 (Oct 10, 2012)

  • [fix] Fixed Check Numbers issue of function not recognizing input.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Windows version would not backup the Lotto Sorcerer v7 Files folder to the Desktop.
  • [fix] Fixed artifacts in Virtual Lottery Setup Wizard lottery list.
  • [enhancement] Added Clear Virtual Lottery function.
  • [enhancement] Added Refresh button to SQL Interface.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.2 (Oct 10, 2012)

  • [fix] Fixed ordering issue with virtual lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where entries into lotteries with two bonus balls (from one pool) can sometimes erroneously issue an "invalid entry" message.
  • [fix] Fixed issue with Lotto Seer where it would not reset when switched back to the first tab.
  • [fix] Fixed spurious error when scraping data from a non-standard website.
  • [fix] Fixed Import CSV and Import Tab Delimited window resizing issue.
  • [fix] Wheel table in Database Browser now updates properly.
  • [fix] Fixed ordering issue with virtual lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue of the Scrape procedure causing a crash if too large of text clipping was used.
  • [fix] Fixed issue concerning the performance of the "reject prior drawn numbers" for some lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue of the Lottery Setup Wizard not respecting the draw time of "Pick 3" type lotteries.
  • [enhancement] Deep Analysis suggestion process is much faster (about 24x faster)†.
  • [enhancement] Import "La Jolla" Wheel function added, giving Lotto Sorcerer access to 2,100+ additional wheels.
  • [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer will automatically attempt to repair a corrupted database upon start.
  • [enhancement] All reports, logs, etc. filenames are now timestamped as well as datestamped*.
  • [enhancement] No SQL Interface messages are considered minor informative alerts.
  • [enhancement] Added Bitwise Day Calculator function.
  • [enhancement] Added a Calendar in a floating window*.
  • [enhancement] Added Close event to all appropriate windows.
  • [enhancement] Sectors defaults to 5.
  • [enhancement] Help tags on most Projection Parameters controls recommend settings.
  • [enhancement] Added "Adjacent 2" assertion filter*.
  • [enhancement] Added "Repeat 1" assertion filter*.
  • [enhancement] Added "Prime 1+" assertion filter*.
  • [enhancement] Added "Factor of 3" assertion filter*.
  • [enhancement] Added "Triangular Numbers 1+" assertion filter*.
  • [enhancement] Added "Backup Lotto Sorcerer v7 Files Folder" feature*.
  • [enhancement] Completely redesigned Wheel Creator*.
  • [enhancement] Lotteries with four extra numbers can now use filters.
  • [enhancement] Combinations Calculator added.
  • [enhancement] Permutations Calculator improved (separate threading, much faster).
  • [enhancement] Added Date Calculator function*.
  • [enhancement] Open windows (up to the first 10) each has a keyboard shortcut.
  • [enhancement] Edit Lottery prevents user from setting a lottery with no days set.
  • [enhancement] Added "Date Prefixer" tool.
  • [enhancement] Added journaling to aid in debugging.
  • [enhancement] Compiled with an upgraded compiler†.
  • [enhancement] Windows now have hot keys in menu.
  • [enhancement] End-of-line selections default to host OS.
  • [enhancement] Added online multi-lingual help (65 languages).
  • [enhancement] Multiple minor interface enhancements.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.1 (May 11, 2012)

  • [fix] Fixed resizing interface issues with the Boolean Calculator.
  • [fix] Autosave Suggestions now works.
  • [fix] "Show Tips at Startup" now works.
  • [fix] The date in the Projection Parameters and the Suggested Numbers printout is now correct.
  • [fix] Filtered artifacts no longer remain when switching between lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed error in Authorization function when used by an Evaluation Version.
  • [enhancement] Safeguard against renaming a lottery or naming a virtual lottery against having invalid name is now built-in.
  • [enhancement] Setting up a refreshed lottery now brings the lottery data up-to-date.
  • [enhancement] Check Numbers function reports number of drawings and number of number sets.
  • [enhancement] File Viewer now shows name of file being viewed.
  • [enhancement] Lottery Setup Wizard now remembers your locale.
  • [enhancement] Registration menu items moved to Services menu.
  • [enhancement] Scope of Printer Calibration tool expanded.
  • [enhancement] Advisory message displayed if Deep Analysis is chosen.
  • [enhancement] Improved advisory messaging during Deep Analysis suggestion process.
  • [enhancement] Target lottery and target drawing time reported on Suggestions tab.
  • [enhancement] User's Guide included with Lotto Sorcerer.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.0.2 (Feb 10, 2012)

  • [fix] Lotto Sorcerer v7 no longer gives an error when "Deep Analysis" is off for some lotteries.
  • [fix] Lotto Sorcerer v7 no longer gives the error message "unable to contact remote server" when clicking the Update button in the Main Window.
  • [fix] Save button in Analysis tab now works.
  • [fix] Copy button in Analysis tab now works.
  • [enhancement] Added tool for adjusting crosshair thickness in the Calibrate Printer window.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 7.0.1 (Feb 3, 2012)

  • This fixes three minor errors with the original release; added Oklahoma's Pick 4 to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in lotteries.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.32 (May 3, 2010)

  • Added Export as SQL function.
  • Added Export as CSV function.
  • Added Export as Tab Delimited function.
  • Added Import as CSV function.
  • Added Import as Tab Delimited function.
  • Import Delimited Text File no longer closes upon completion if errors found*.
  • Import Delimited Text File outputs more helpful error messages.
  • Import Delimited Text File displays Error Log on screen.
  • Added more built-in SQL statements to SQL Interface.
  • Changed name of Poland's Express lottery to Mini Lotto.
  • Changed name of Poland's Duzy lottery to Lotto.
  • Added Argentina Brinco to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Argentina Club Keno to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Argentina Loto 5 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Belgium Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Belgium Keno to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Bosnia and Herzegovina Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Canadian Atlantic 6-49 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Canadian Western 6-49 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Chile Boleto to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Chile Loto to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Chile Polla 4 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Chile Toto 3 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Chile Toto 3 Dia to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Columbia Chance El Dorado to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Columbia Chance El Dorado Nocturno to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Columbia El Dorado Manana to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Columbia Ultimo Sorteo to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Costa Rica Pega 6 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Croatia 6-45 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Croatia 7-39 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Denmark Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Denmark Keno to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Denmark Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added France Tirage 1 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added France Tirage 2 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Germany Spiel 77 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Germany Super 6 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Irish All or Nothing to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Mexico Gana Gato to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Mexico Tris Clasico to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Mexico Tris Extra to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Netherlands Dutch Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added New Zealand Bullseye to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added New Zealand Keno Midday to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added New Zealand Keno Evening to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Norway Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Norway Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Ohio Powerball to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Peru Gana Diario to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Peru Super 3 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Philippines Grand Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Poland Multi Multi Popoludnie to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Poland Multi Multi Wieczor to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Portugal Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Sweden Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Sweden Lotto 1 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Sweden Lotto 2 to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Sweden Keno to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Swiss Banco to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Swiss Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Uruguay Kini to list of built-in lotteries.
  • Added Uruguay Revancha to list of built-in lotteries.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.29 (Jan 4, 2010)

  • [fix] Fixed issue in the Lottery Setup Wizard where incorrect values were displayed.
  • [enhancement] Added South Africa Powerball to the list of built-in settings.
  • [enhancement] Added Arkansas Powerball to the list of built-in settings.
  • [enhancement] Added Arkansas Cash 3 to the list of built-in settings.
  • [enhancement] Added Arkansas Cash 4 to the list of built-in settings.
  • [enhancement] Added Malaysia Power Toto 6/55 to the list of built-in settings.
  • [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer Proof-of-Concept now has an integrated "Hide" button for convenience.
  • [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer Proof-of-Concept predictions now auto-scroll.
  • [enhancement] New playslip setup for India Fast lottery.
  • [enhancement] New playslip setup for India Thunderball.
  • [enhancement] New playslip setup for India Super Lotto.
  • [enhancement] "Hide Wheels" now set by default.
  • [enhancement] Miscellaneous interface enhancements.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.28 (Nov 30, 2009)

  • [enhancement] Added 1,558 new wheels.
  • [enhancement] Added Lottery Odds Calculator*.
  • [enhancement] Added Windows 7 version.
  • [enhancement] Added the Lotto Sorcerer Proof-of-Concept program as a function.
  • [enhancement] Added Help button to the Rebuild Wheels window.
  • [enhancement] Add Canada's Lotto Max to Lotto Sorcerer's built-in settings.
  • [enhancement] Add New York's Sweet Million to Lotto Sorcerer's built-in settings.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.27 (Aug 19, 2009)

  • [fix] Help menu item "How to Register" no longer crashes the program.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Lotto Seer would show the wrong title of bars for Pick 3 through Pick 8 lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where ampersand (&) character was missing from popup menus for separators (multiple instances).
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Preferences would not respect the bang (!) separator.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Lotto Scribe had the same keyboard shortcut as the Purchase Lottery Data function.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Wheel Exporter's menu item became disabled after invoking.
  • [fix] Fixed menu nomenclature
  • [fix] Updated "Tip of the Day" aphorisms.
  • [fix] Fixed issues with Edit Lottery Settings' automatic updating.
  • [enhancement] Neural Depth slider tool now automatically picks maximum allowable depth.*.
  • [enhancement] Assorted clearer messages.
  • [enhancement] Made changes to built-in setup for Ohio's Rolling Cash 5.
  • [enhancement] Serial number in the Enter Registration Code window can now be copied to the System Clipboard.
  • [enhancement] Export Lottery function no longer limited to 50 record import in Evaluation Mode.
  • [enhancement] Lottery data is automatically purged after Lottery Setup and Import.
  • [enhancement] Minimum bonus number can now be 4 instead of 9*.
  • [enhancement] Added additional separators to Preferences' separator choices.
  • [enhancement] Added additional separators to Import Delimited Text File's separator choices.
  • [enhancement] Added additional separators to Import Fixed Width's separator choices.
  • [enhancement] Added additional separators to Export Lottery Data's separator choices.
  • [enhancement] Added online marker ("- >") to menu items.
  • [enhancement] Scrambler range increased from 99 to 999,999.
  • [enhancement] Normalized menu nomenclature.
  • [enhancement] Added online, illustrated, step-by-step tutorial links.
  • [enhancement] Edit Lottery's update online feature now pulls only the game name, instead of the state + game name.
  • [enhancement] Added Copy button to Analysis window*.
  • [enhancement] Numerous minor interface enhancements.
  • [enhancement] Added North Carolina's Pick 4 game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
  • [enhancement] Added Idaho's Double Play Daily game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
  • [enhancement] Added Vermont's Hot Lotto game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
  • [enhancement] Added Maine's Megabucks Plus! game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
  • [enhancement] Added New Hampshire's Megabucks Plus! game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
  • [enhancement] Added Vermont's Megabucks Plus! game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.26 (Aug 19, 2009)

  • [enhancement] Vastly improved stability.
  • [enhancement] Compiled with new compiler (Mac OS X version only).
  • [enhancement] Lottery Setup Wizard loads in historical data 200x+ times faster.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.25 (Aug 19, 2009)

  • [fix] Built in setup for Connecticut Pick 3 Midday fixed.
  • [fix] Built in setup for North Carolina Pick 3 fixed.
  • [fix] Built in setup for Massachusetts Mass Cash fixed.
  • [fix] Zapped gremlins in Help files.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to paste name and registration code into the Enter Registration Code window.
  • [enhancement] Smoother initiation.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Alberta Western Payday.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Australia Monday and Wednesday Lotto.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Connecticut Lucky 4 Life.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Connecticut Pick 4 (Midday).
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for new Greece Greek Lotto.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Manitoba Western Payday.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for North Carolina Pick 3 (Evening).
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Northwest Territories Western Payday.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Ohio Ten-OH! Evening.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Ohio Ten-OH! Midday.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Pennsylvania Super 7.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Saskatchewan Payday.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for South Carolina MegaMatch 6.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Tennessee Cash 3 (Midday).
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Tennessee Cash 4 (Midday).
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Yukon Western Payday.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.24 (Mar 31, 2009)

  • [fix] This update improves overall application stability as well as addressing minor issue related to usability.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where displayed numeric value of neural depth did not accurately reflect neural starting depth slider.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where clicking on an older drawing in the Main Window would give an inaccurate "next drawing day".
  • [fix] Fixed misspelling in Scambler window.
  • [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer compiled with new compiler (Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP/Vista versions only).
  • [enhancement] Altered lottery settings (for built-in lotteries) can now be automatically updated online by clicking "Update" in the Edit Lottery Settings window.
  • [enhancement] Added new Arizona Cash 4 to built-in lottery settings.
  • [enhancement] Modified new name and game parameters for Arizona's Pick 5 game.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.23 (Mar 4, 2009)

  • [fix] Fixed numerous issues with Pick 7 and Pick 8 lotteries.
  • [fix] Fixed issue of "floating" interface elements in main window during window resizing.
  • [fix] Fixed issue in playslip printing where playslips would plot numbers drawn instead of numbers played.
  • [enhancement] Added new lottery type: lotto with four supplemental numbers (e.g., Swedish lotteries).
  • [enhancement] Edit Lottery function shows database table name.
  • [enhancement] Added ability to import Lottery Playslip Settings.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in support for the new lottery, Indiana Quick Draw.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in support for Sweden's Lotto Lordag.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in support for Sweden's Lotto Onsdag.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in support for Portugal's Euro Millions.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in support for Luxembourg's Euro Millions.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in support for Switzerland's Euro Millions.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in support for Austria's Euro Millions.
  • [enhancement] Standardized built-in lottery nomenclature.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.22 (Feb 4, 2009)

  • [fix] Fixed issue where a crash would occur if not enough prior drawings are entered.
  • [fix] Fixed Maryland Multi-Match setup file.
  • [fix] Fixed setup file to reflect new Powerball (US) matrix.
  • [fix] Fixed menu nomenclature.
  • [enhancement] Added Purge Lottery function.
  • [enhancement] Improved interface for the Check Numbers function.
  • [enhancement] Added menu gateway for our upcoming Playslip Setup Service.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Florida Powerball.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Poland Duzy lottery.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Poland Express lottery.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Poland Twoj Szczesliwy Numerek lottery.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.21 (Jan 7, 2009)

  • [fix] Fixed issue where the Automatically Update Subscription could not be checked.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where the Check Network Function would give wrong HelpTags.
  • [fix] Fixed issue of button placement in the Lottery Analysis Results window when that window was resized.
  • [fix] Fixed error in the Day Selection page of the Lottery Setup Wizard.
  • [enhancement] Scambler function can now accept wider parameters.
  • [enhancement] Added Privacy statement.
  • [enhancement] Changed built-in settings of new U.S. Powerball matrix of January 4, 2009.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Philippine Lotto 6/42.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Philippine MegaLotto 6/45.
  • [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Philippine SuperLotto 6/49.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.20 (Dec 5, 2008)

  • [fix] Selecting "Clear All" in the Lottery Setup Wizard would cause the Next button to be permanently disabled. This has been fixed.
  • [fix] Fixed issue where Lottery Setup Wizard would allow user to select numbers outside of allowed range.
  • [fix] Fixed instructions in Playslip Setup Wizard.
  • [enhancement] User can now use hot-keys to close all windows.
  • [enhancement] Added "Check Network Status" function.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.19.1 (Nov 3, 2008)

  • [fix] Fixed pool display statistics of bonus lotteries.
  • [fix] Increased stability.
  • [fix] Removed faulty wheels.
  • [enhancement] Added over 100 wheels.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.18 (Jul 2, 2008)

  • This important release features a (200 ) faster wheel access, improved interface, and added lotteries.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.17 (May 13, 2008)

  • Added Check Database function.
  • Added Preference value to hide wheels.
  • Added full built-in and subscription support for Viking Lotto (for Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway).
  • Numerous minor interface improvements.
  • Fixed issue where wheels were improperly sorted in the Generate Suggestions popup menu.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.15 (Apr 29, 2008)

  • This release includes Wheel Conjuror, giving the user the ability to easily generate hundreds of custom wheels.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.14.1 (Mar 28, 2008)

  • This release fixes a bug in the Enter Registration Code window.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.14 (Mar 26, 2008)

  • [enhancement] Increase of the number of discrete suggestions from 25 to 1,000 (333 for Pick 3 lotteries).
  • [fix] Fixed issue (from v6.13) where the Lottery Setup Wizard could not setup Keno games.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.13 (Mar 20, 2008)

  • This version fixes issues and adds improvements to Lotto Sorcerer and Lotto Seer.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.12 (Feb 26, 2008)

  • This version adds major enhancements to the core of Lotto Sorcerer.

New in Lotto Sorcerer 6.11.2 (Jan 30, 2008)

  • This version fixes critical issues with versions 6.11 and 6.11.1 (particularly the Lotto Seer function).