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QuizMaker Pro Changelog

What's new in QuizMaker Pro 2019.1

Jan 3, 2019
  • Added: copying/pasting of a question(s) from test to test
  • Added: Printing with View Filters on will only print the selected questions
  • Added: Help files are now on the Class One Software web site and accessed via the app
  • Added: GUI design improvements
  • Added: Web site version and the Mac App Store version are now identical
  • Added: Removed LAN networking and lowered the price
  • Added: Option to lock upper number of the "Give" range.
  • Added: Improved the Downloading of Sample Quizzes.
  • Fixed: Improved wording of missing dictionary warning (Windows only)
  • Fixed: Answers now assume the default style instead of the last used style
  • Fixed: Several minor bugs

New in QuizMaker Pro 2018.2 (Feb 28, 2018)

  • NEW: Added Countdown Challenge as alternate Practice method
  • NEW: Add way to DL sample quizzes from the Class One Software web site
  • NEW: Selecting Open from the File Menu in Create/Edit now uses the same dropdown menu
  • NEW: Added "find and replace' to Print/Export layout screen
  • NEW: Added options for the heading to each question in print/export layout
  • NEW: Added notice on Print/Export showing range of questions
  • FIXED: 1 reported bug
  • FIXED: advancing from a Match Set now works correctly when in Practice Mode
  • FIXED: Added HiDPi images to several graphics
  • FIXED: Essay Questions now excluded from a 'Misses Take'

New in QuizMaker Pro 2018.1 (Dec 5, 2017)

  • NEW: A 'Select All Fields' item in the Edit Menu allows styling of all fields at once
  • NEW: From the Quiz Parameters Screen, the user can now apply the default styling to the entire test.
  • NEW: User can now more forward and backwards when reviewing missed questions.
  • NEW: User can end a review at any point. No need to go to last question.
  • NEW: all images now HiDPI compliant
  • NEW: update notice screen will expand to show more info
  • NEW: Several GUI enhancements & improvements
  • FIXED: Clicking below links in Help Index no longer causes crash
  • FIXED: Several reported bugs
  • FIXED: Error in the documentation
  • FIXED: Error when adding an explanation to a match Q, a previous explanation is no longer shown

New in QuizMaker Pro 2017.3 (Aug 12, 2017)

  • NEW: User can create a small test from questions selected from a large test bank
  • NEW: Test creator can now add a 'difficulty' designation to each question and filter by that designation
  • NEW: QMPro will now offer to self-update when a new version is available
  • NEW: When testing in random order, the original question number is now displayed
  • NEW: Imported questions and answers now assume the default style set in Prefs.
  • NEW: Added new "Explanation" button to open and close Explanations Screen
  • NEW: "date created" is now part of the display when opening tests
  • NEW: When an admin password is set it is now required for practice mode
  • NEW: Categories hidden from test taker are now shown during review as standard procedure
  • FIXED: Scores by test screen is now correct when points > total questions
  • FIXED: Parameters Scrn - custom question bank now only visible if that option is selected
  • FIXED: importing names w/o a TAB between names no longer results in a DB error #1
  • FIXED: Create Scrn - The color text box is now initially visible when creating a new test
  • FIXED: The enter essay box now goes away in create mode when moving backwards
  • FIXED: After removing filters, the forward arrow will now always be available
  • FIXED: Quitting from some secondary screens no longer crashes the app
  • FIXED: Parameters Screen: Test total points now updates when switching 'Give' methods
  • FIXED: Results Screen "Category" display is now correct when give total is less than actual total

New in QuizMaker Pro 2017 R2 (May 23, 2017)

  • New: Allow test creator to view questions by category and other filters
  • New: Add printing options including print explanation
  • New: Option to review ALL selected questions after grading
  • New: Option to remove the category from appearing when testing.
  • New: Some labels in the Test Scrn now expand for easier reading
  • Fix: Play and Stop Sound buttons now have correct labels
  • Fix: New version check now works correctly
  • Fix: Redesign the 'Select Test' buttons
  • Fix: The About Scrn no longer hides the menu bar
  • Fix: If a category set is missing, the set is removed from any quiz using it.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2017 R1 (Jan 28, 2017)

  • Added: Save the misses from a test take and create a new test from them.
  • Added: Rank_Order question type. Grading is all or nothing
  • Added: 'Disable this app' function
  • Fixed: DB error #0 when adding a name
  • Fixed: user no longer allowed to save a Match quiz without all of the answers being provided.
  • Fixed: Apply TRIM to SA answers before saving them
  • Fixed: Main Screen on the Print/Export Screen now appears correctly
  • Remove ReadMe file, put license in app
  • Fixed: No longer requires deletion of a quiestion if there is no text.
  • Update: help files

New in QuizMaker Pro 2016 R3 (Feb 23, 2016)

  • Fixed: Error reported by some users when creating initial class.
  • Fixed: Duplicating a question no longer links the questions together
  • Fixed: Using an apostrophe in Class or Student names no longer produces an error
  • Fixed: Made the warning that the total 'give' count is less than the total questions more visible
  • Added: Additional option to create a custom order for the questions

New in QuizMaker Pro 2016 R2 (Jan 22, 2016)

  • Fixed: Incorrect display of the Print Test Scrn.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2016 R1 (Jan 11, 2016)

  • Added: New Starting Screen for improved navigation and look
  • Added: Ability to delete a quiz from the Select A Quiz Screen
  • Added: Updated the user interface for easier access
  • Added: Moved score analysis to a single window
  • Added: Improved version handling
  • Added: Made adding names and classes clearer
  • Added: Automatically checks for updates upon launch
  • Fixed: bug when appending quizzes

New in QuizMaker Pro 2015 R2 (May 26, 2015)

  • Added: Means to provide a 15-day trial period which includes network access
  • Fixed: Error which occurred when advancing through and returning to a match set
  • Fixed: An exception which might rarely occur.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2015 R1 (Apr 14, 2015)

  • Added: User can now add a clickable URL to any question and set parameters as to when it is shown.
  • Added: The 'nag' screen appears only in unregistered copies when the button to prohibited areas is clicked
  • Added: Ability to lock via password individual tests so when they are shared test takers cannot view correct answers
  • Added: Option to review only skipped questions at the end of a test
  • Added: New GUI color scheme
  • Fixed: Error when skipping backward through a match set while testing
  • Fixed: Changed trial period to 15 days
  • Fixed: Error which allowed access to prohibited areas after demo expired
  • Fixed: Rare error occurring when a question does not have a category set when categories are used

New in QuizMaker Pro 2014 R3 (Nov 19, 2014)

  • Fixed: Deleting an answer from a Match Group now works correctly in all situations
  • Fixed: User can no longer change the letter designation of answers in a Match Group
  • Fixed: Small error in setting the last backup time

New in QuizMaker Pro 2014 R2 (Oct 21, 2014)

  • Added: When selecting the "Create/Edit Tests" option, a pop up window provides clear options for the user.
  • Added: Imported text now must be in plain text format (.txt). The .rtf option has been removed.
  • Added: Improved handling of non-English languages
  • Fixed: Copying and pasting a single line of text no longer crashes the app.
  • Fixed: QMP now does a better job of determining line breaks when importing a text document
  • Fixed: All unicode characters are now correctly handled in the Print/Export Screen
  • Fixed: When upgrading, the duplicate dictionary from the new download is automatically deleted.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2014 R1 (Aug 16, 2014)

  • Fixed: When displaying explanations during quiz review app no longer adds to the first explanation.
  • Fixed: Quiz saved with only one question now behaves correctly
  • Fixed: Students will not be allowed to start taking an empty quiz.
  • Fixed: Student password now required when starting an auto-selected test.
  • Fixed: Issue which caused confusion with the app as to number of questions in test.
  • Fixed: Error when showing match questions with a random give (related to above)
  • Fixed: In frequent error when getting Match questions
  • Fixed: Possible error when reading list of Categories
  • Fixed: Occasional error when setting the correct answers for printing
  • Fixed: Error when changing the name of an attached media item
  • Fixed: Occasional error when speaking selected text
  • Fixed: Possible error when setting the "match case" requirement
  • Fixed: Error when exporting a file
  • Fixed: Pressing TAB now correctly reviews answers from the pre-grading screen.
  • Fixed: Error when printing with an essay type question.
  • Fixed: Setting Random give to less than full total when Match Questions are included now gives correct total
  • Fixed: If students are not allowed to see scores, category breakdown no longer shows
  • Added: Auto-Backup option
  • Added: Quiz can now be named from the Parameters Screen
  • Added: When dropping a picture to attach to a question there is now a visual cue for the drop.
  • Added: Improvements in the way scores are exported to a TSV file
  • Added: Option to move between full quiz and answer sheet in print/export window.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2013 R4.1 (Mar 31, 2014)

  • Fixed: Crash which occurred in the Print Setup Screen
  • Fixed: Errors caused by incorrect reading of Pref files from previous versions

New in QuizMaker Pro 2013 R4 (Oct 25, 2013)

  • Added: Ability to assign up to 12 macro buttons with unicode characters
  • Fixed: Crash which rarely occurred when viewing grades for a class with deleted scores.
  • Fixed: The number of questions to give for individual categories is now selectable and editable.
  • Fixed: A bug which occurred when displaying the list in the Categories To Give screen.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2013 R3 (Sep 2, 2013)

  • Added: Additional error checking code
  • Fixed: Several minor bugs
  • Compiled Macintosh version for Cocoa

New in QuizMaker Pro 2013 R2 (Feb 14, 2013)

  • New: Expanded Special Characters Palette using unicode 8 codepoints
  • New: Improved Importing of questions and answers from a text or rtf file
  • New: Now uses the existing field to show long questions in the Match module.
  • New: Added a print option to the Compare Classes screen.
  • New: About Screen
  • New: Answer buttons in the Multiple Choice module
  • New: Added a preference to mute all sounds
  • Fixed: Improved handling of Save from the Create Quiz screen thus reducing the chance of incorrect numbering.
  • Fixed: Navigating with arrows no longer shows answers not yet entered
  • Fixed: Misaligned label in the See Media screen
  • Fixed: See Media screen now correctly closes when test is paused
  • Fixed: Cursor now correctly appears when tabbing to a new question in the Match module
  • Fixed: Pressing Return or Enter now correctly closes the "Grade My Test" screen
  • Fixed: Fixed a situation which could mangle the email info and provided a user excape if sending fails
  • Fixed: Explanation field now correctly resizes if the containing window is resized
  • Fixed: While creating tests, the Edit Menu:Delete now works correctly.
  • Fixed: Help now goes to the correct topics
  • Fixed: While testing, navigating with arrows out of a Match Group now works correctly (bug introduced v. 2013r1)
  • Fixed: Name Screen can no longer be sized small enough to obscure the Practice Mode button
  • Fixed: QMPro now checks for empty questions before starting a test.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2013 R1.1 (Oct 22, 2012)

  • Added DB, improved printing, new GUI, saves to RTF

New in QuizMaker Pro 2013 R1 (Oct 16, 2012)

  • New: Data now stored in a database replacing 3 files with 1
  • New: Styled text in QMP is now RTF formatted allowing cross platform exchange
  • New: Multiple Choice questions now have 7 possible answers
  • New: Radical new approach to printing and exporting of tests. The user can format and re-style the test in a WYSIWYG editor before printing.
  • New: Ability to attach pdf files to a question
  • New: Adding media files (pics, movies, sounds) much simplified. Can be added with drag & drop, copy & paste, or browse.
  • New: Location of data files moved to comply with Apple and Microsoft directives on proper storage.
  • New: [Win Only] Multiple instances of the application are not permitted, unless running on a network
  • New: Double clicking a QMP quiz file now opens that file for editing (password required if set)
  • New: By option, students can move freely through a test while taking it and/or pause the test and resume it later.
  • New: Test creator may specify the number of questions from each category to be given during testing
  • New: Tests can be removed within QMP.
  • New: Easier access to the Practice Mode button
  • New: Students now have access to their full grade report using their own password
  • New: A Student picture may be included as part of the student's data.
  • New: Essays to grade now indicated with a button
  • New: Demo application, which required installation, no longer included with download
  • Removed: Splash Screen
  • Removed: PPC Support for the Mac platform
  • Removed: Sound recording
  • Removed: The test was saved pop-up screen
  • Removed: Spoken sounds in a timed test
  • Fixed: QMP now does a better job of handling non-ASCII and multi-byte characters
  • Fixed: When in practice mode, QMP correctly grades your test before showing correct answers.
  • Fixed: Bug which did not count some alternate choices as correct
  • Fixed: Class scores now sort correctly
  • Fixed: Bug which allowed students to add name even though that option was disabled
  • Fixed: Media with hidden file extensions now found correctly
  • Fixed: Bug which caused QMP to lose count of the total questions and cause an error
  • Fixed: Bug which caused Test Details to be short by 1 take

New in QuizMaker Pro 2011 R3 (Dec 5, 2011)

  • Fixed: Appending quizzes now works correctly
  • Fixed: Removed false warnings of Pref File corruption
  • Fixed: Made improvements to the Macintosh installers

New in QuizMaker Pro 2011 R2 (Sep 21, 2011)

  • New: Changed the location of some files to conform to Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) and Windows 7 guidelines.
  • New: Now using the Apple PackageMaker Installer
  • New: Changed background for the notification screen
  • New: Added a Menu Item in the Scores Screen for exporting scores to a TSV file.
  • Fixed: A pre-selected test is now correctly saved in Preferences
  • Fixed: A bug which would occasionally cause the Preferences file to become corrupted.
  • Fixed: Minor bug which prevented changing the question type once a category was set.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2011 R1 (May 26, 2011)

  • New: Added an "Open Recent" menu item to the create quiz screen.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2010 R4 (Dec 3, 2010)

  • Fixed: Occasional crash after exporting a test to a text file.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2010 R3 (Oct 19, 2010)

  • Fixed: Setting random number to give/print less than total now respected
  • Fixed: Occasional exception when using categories
  • Fixed: Program no longer crashes when last question times out and user does not review
  • Fixed: Categories are now correctly reported in Results when not all categories are given
  • Fixed: Error when setting too few random questions with a match no longer occurs
  • Fixed: Appending a quiz to another (broken by 2010r2) now works correctly again.
  • Fixed: Upgrading would cause the registration type to be incorrectly set.
  • Added: Current count now shows when cycling through survey questions in See Scores
  • Fixed: A Survey question now requires at least 2 possible responses
  • Fixed: Printing of survey results now working on Windows (never broken on Mac)
  • Added: Close button for the Starting Screen (Name Screen)
  • Fixed: Occasional error when adding a new Class name
  • Fixed: Error when deleting several questions in a row.
  • Added a floating window to show full text of long Match Q's or A's
  • Fixed: Match groups with long question or answers now print correctly
  • Added feature to duplicate the current question when creating tests

New in QuizMaker Pro 2010 R2 (Jul 27, 2010)

  • Added ability to give questions by category when testing

New in QuizMaker Pro 2010 R1 (Mar 2, 2010)

  • Added feature to show multiple media attachments (picts, movies, sounds) with each question
  • Attachments now always show in a separate screen which will use a 2nd monitor if available
  • Added ability to record a voice or sound within the program and add that sound as an attachment
  • Added entire quiz "Find and Replace" functionality
  • Added ability to assign categories to questions. Results will indicate performance by category
  • Added "Change Case" option when creating tests
  • Added Prefs option to include all takes in the Class Analysis when multiple takes exist
  • Improved appearance of data printout
  • User warned when editing a test if that test has previous scores which will be compromised
  • Added functionality to purge the scores file of out-of-date scores
  • Content screens are now resizable
  • Question points field now displays correctly after being set
  • Selected class now shows as default when user adds own name
  • Fixed: User now notified when duplicating a name within a class
  • Fixed bug with grading Short Answer type with multiple correct answers
  • Fixed crash when installing from a restricted account
  • Program now warns if spelling dictionary is not installed and provides guidance
  • (Mac Only) Added dictionary lookup to the "Create" and "Grade Essay" screens.
  • Fixed additional minor bugs

New in QuizMaker Pro 2009 R3 (Sep 21, 2009)

  • Fixed the Help Screen to work correctly on Mac OS 10.5 and 10.6
  • Fixed an issue with networking where remote locations would occasionally not be found
  • Added option to open the help topic in the user's default browser.
  • Removed warning about more than 2 instances of the program running.
  • Fixed 2 instances where the program might throw an exception.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2009 R2.2 (Jul 8, 2009)

  • Deleting a student name in the Class Screen now works correctly.
  • Deleting a class now works correctly.
  • Converting a quiz from a previous version no longer sets the Random parameter to a spurious value.
  • When the test creator is warned about the location of a file, the attach button now correctly displays.
  • Though a time limit setting is flagged as unrealistic, the creator is now given the opportunity to override and allow that setting.
  • Opening a v. 6.2 Match quiz for converting now correctly clears the previous Match data.
  • Changing only the text of a Match question or answer now makes the quiz dirty and allows saving.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2009 R2.1 (May 19, 2009)

  • Playing a movie while testing now works correctly
  • Dropping a movie onto the "drop box" now works correctly for most movie formats
  • When canceling a 'take' and returning to the start screen, quiz name is now correctly removed.
  • Sound now stops playing when user moves to the next question.
  • If left expanded when leaving a question, the attached picture now correctly repositions itself.
  • When setting an alternate location for the "Pictures_Mov..." folder, the change is correctly reflected in the field.
  • Corrected a few errors in the Help documentation.

New in QuizMaker Pro 2009 R2 (May 5, 2009)

  • Added 'Spell Checking' to the Windows version of QuizMaker Pro 2009.
  • Macintosh 'Spell Checking' now checks the entire question and all answers at once.
  • Question and answer fields now correctly display non-ASCII characters.
  • Added a palette to display and allow entry of characters above the ASCII range. (i. e. 128-255)
  • Each grade printout now includes a 'Take ID' which can be used to verify the printout.
  • Added option of creating 1 level of subfolders within the default folder.
  • Improved the look of the message dialog on both platforms
  • Improved the look and functionality of the A-E buttons in Multiple Choice questions.
  • Improved saving of all important files.
  • Fixed bug where the Random Total in test parameters might be set too high.
  • Fixed bug which caused the 'Points per Question' arrows to be incorrectly enabled/disabled
  • Updated the 'Help' files

New in QuizMaker Pro 2009 R1 (Apr 14, 2009)

  • Up to 10 different types of questions can now be included within a single quiz file.
  • Un-graded survey questions can now be included within the quiz.
  • Question types now include Multiple Choice with multiple correct answers and Short Answer with multiple responses required.
  • Essay questions may be included and graded by the test admin.
  • The new Practice Mode allows test takers to immediately see the correct answer(s).
  • Test creators can append a test onto another test.
  • Test questions can be added to the end of the quiz or inserted between to existing questions.
  • Test scores can be exported to TSV format for importing into spreadsheet programs.
  • Quizzes can be uploaded by the test admin. to an internet server via FTP.
  • Quizzes can be downloaded by any user from the server and are immediately available for testing.
  • Test creators can set the quiz parameters to have test results forwarded by email.
  • Administrators can print out multiple version of a quiz with corresponding answer sheets for each version.
  • Printing of tests now includes text styling
  • Printing of tests better follows page margins set by the user.
  • Mac users can spell check during test creation.
  • Exported scores now include the date taken.
  • Program can be set to use a computer voice to read questions and answers.
  • Test analysis shown with graphical representation.
  • Individual score data shown from within the scores screen
  • Attached pictures enlarge for viewing within the test window.
  • Quiz explanations show within the test window.
  • Data files no longer stored in application directory.
  • An alternate location may be designated for the Quizzes and Pictures… folders
  • A styling toolbar makes adding text styles easy.
  • Test creator may assign a point value to every question, thus weighting certain questions.
  • Features drag-and-drop adding of pictures, movies, and sounds to the correct folder.
  • Classes and student names now entered within the same screen.
  • Student information may include a unique identifier such as a student or employee ID.
  • Students may add their own names to any pre-created class.
  • Includes improved, printable help within the program.
  • Uses single, consistent graphical theme.

New in QuizMaker Pro 6.2.2 (Oct 20, 2008)

  • Version 6.2.2 (October, 2008) improves notification and instructions for setting permissions when QuizMaker Pro is run on a network.

New in QuizMaker Pro 6.2.1 (Jan 21, 2008)

  • Fixed bug which prevented the unregistered version from closing properly
  • Fixed bug which prevented the app from opening when upgrading from a 6.1 single user license.

New in QuizMaker Pro 6.2 (Jan 17, 2008)

  • 'Networking' menu items removed, run from server (** see below)
  • Added Universal Binary support for the Macintosh version.
  • Added ability to print answer keys and student test sheets for a test.
  • Changed Help Menu keyboard shortcuts to comply with platform standards
  • Each question of a test now displays as Number ? of Total ?
  • Added option to make a removed 'Hard Link' a stand-alone test.
  • Improved and added features to computer reading of tests.
  • Includes new skins (backgrounds)
  • No longer upgrades from version prior to 6.0
  • Users may purchase a single code for use on both Windows and Mac platforms
  • Fixed a bug in the Help Window when searching
  • Fixed bug which may have prevented removing links to tests
  • Fixed bug which caused a picture to display while a test is loading
  • Fixed bug which allowed a test taker to enter an answer which doesn't exist
  • Several User Interface improvements.