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Improvements in VERSION 3.10

1. Marker now doesn’t overwrite drawings, you can now mark annotations
2. Problem with “remove all annotations” solved
3. Automatic Cut improved
4. Extra library view added, displaying more pieces onscreen due to smaller size
5. Information Dialog in MusicConvert – TAB now functions correctly
6. Display problems in MusicConvert solved
7. Tabs in library can now be hidden
8. Low Vision Option added:
   1. larger icons and buttons
   2. standard mouse cursors of Windows enabled
   3. adjust colors for readability

Improvements in VERSION 3.08

1. Problems with music player solved.
2. Speed problem when using recordings solved.
3. Problems with corrupt files in library solved.
4. Memory problem with large files solved.

 Improvements in VERSION 3.0

(This release includes Version 2.90)

1. PDF Support
   1. Open PDF in MusicReader & MusicConvert – PDF file is automatically converted to MRS file.
   2. PDF Metadata (title and composer) is automatically copied to MusicReader file
   3. Batch support for PDF support
2. Improved sheet music quality (especially for imported PDF Files)
3. Easier page navigation in MusicConvert (jumping to a page)
4. MusicReader now ask if you want to copy files to the library if they are not yet part of it.
5. Possible to set standard display mode in settings (half/whole/two/rotate)
6. Option to clear a single page of all annotations
7. Possible to embed recording you made with the sound recorder in the sheet music.
8. Feature added to save a version with different annotations to a new file (in annotations menu).

Improvements in VERSION 2.90

(This release is part of Version 3.0 – these improvements are also available to users with 1.x/2.x licenses)

1. Music player/metronome/tuner
   1. Improved measure follow feature (music player) - multiple parts in one file possible including the following of a recording.
   2. Audio recorder – software now asks if it has to save the existing recording is it is getting lost (new recording / close application)
   3. Changing setting of metronome improved
   4. Sound recorder can now save OGG Files
   5. Multiple small bugs in music player solved
2. MusicConvert
   1. Improved staffs recognition
   2. Splashscreen now automatically removed when importing new pages
   3. Improved menu structure
   4. Measure line detection fixed
   5. Solved: problem with page order after removing pages
   6. Possible to disable the unique number in new file names.
   7. "Blur Before Resizing” added to settings
3. MusicReader
   1. Solved: Bookmark disappearance when annotating
   2. Problem with fluency of annotations solved (mainly on Mac OS X)
   3. Maximize screen now functions correctly.
   4. Improved zooming – now displays percentage (%) and has addition levels.
   5. Change the background of the sheet music in the settings (“Colors”). Sheet music doesn’t need to be white anymore.
   6. Improved playlist display in library – easier to use now
   7. Improved library functionality – small bugs solved
   8. Scroll bars when zooming in half page view fixed.
   9. Playlist now shows which piece is loaded.
   10. Problem with annotations menu solved
   11. Eraser now also works when inserting an icon.
4. Printer Driver (Windows)
   1. New version with multiple bug fixes
   2. Font problems solved.
5. Virtual keyboard problem solved

Improvements in MusicReader 2.83

1. General
   1. Improved menu
      1. Text description in the buttons
      2. New menu structure in MusicConvert
   2. MRS files slightly smaller – higher compression
   3. Music Player & Metronome
      1. Music Player latency problem (Mac OS only) – this change can cause problem with recording embedded in the past.
      2. Follow music now only visible when measure are detected
      3. Follow music now works correctly in half page view.
   4. Changes in file format to improve Mac OS compatibility
      Important!
      If you have multiple computers with MusicReader then you must update all computers!
      Files loaded in the new version are no longer compatible with the old one.
   5. Easier configuration when library file location is missing.
   6. Improvements in the music library (scroll speed and searches)
2. MusicConvert
   1. Colored PDFs function correctly again
   2. Error message when there is no scanner available
   3. Detecting staffs/measure failures with empty pages solved.
   4. Page removal with empty pages solved.
   5. Drag and drop file to application possible – application opens dropped file
   6. Problem with ‘&’ in piece information solved.
3. MusicReader
   1. Display problem with drawing symbols solved
   2. Zoom scrollbars bounded, scrollbar will no longer disappear
   3. Problem with closing file containing recordings solved
   4. Drag and drop file to application possible – application opens dropped file
4. Mac OS
   1. Solved startup freezing on some Mac OS X machines
   2. Double click file loading  supported.
   3. Drag to OS X Dock supported

Improvements in MusicReader 2.80

1. General
   1. Changes in encoding (UTF-8) to support foreign languages.
2. MusicConvert
   1. PDF Import speed 60% faster. (Windows Only)
   2. Improved import quality and speed when using PDF files (with up to 150 DPI)
   3. Problem with saving files solved.
   4. Library now shows a newly saved file immediately
   5. Display problems during import solved.
   6. Large file improvements
      1. Maximum number of pages in page order is now 600 pages (instead of 350)
      2. Extra protection against memory problems with large files.
3. MusicReader
   1. Improvements in Tablet PC ink support (Windows Only) – more reliable.
      1. Fullscreen switch
      2. Window in the middle
   2. large files improvements
      1. No more memory problem when starting directly.
      2. Screen rotation now also functions with large files.
4. Library
   1. Maximum pieces displayed on screen increased to 500 (instead of 350)
      Library itself doesn’t have a limit.
   2. Increased speed in Browse dialog
   3. Faster display of results
   4. More accurate search results for searches with multiple words

Improvements in MusicReader 2.78

1. Library
   1. Sublibraries possible by using directories in the library location.
2. MusicReader
   1. Possible to display one page in landscape.
3. MusicConvert
   1. Problem with freezes when scanning solved (Mac OS only)

Improvements in MusicReader 2.75

1. MusicReader
   1. Solutions for multiple problems with draw / mark / image / eraser.
   2. 30-50% less memory required
   3. Performance improvement for pageturns and some general parts of the software
   4. Problem with half page turn timer solved.
   5. Half page mode: half line better visible
   6. Setting to keep focus on MusicReader windows – useful to prevent problems with the functioning of the foot pedals
   7. Possible to change the line of the half page turn (in one page view).
   8.  “Reposition Cursor” now reposition to top middle of the screen to prevent problems with window buttons.Display of the playlist in library and browse dialog improved.
   9. Cache for library information to speed up large libraries.
   10. Full screen functionality improved – solution for crashes
   11. Display problems with measure selections solved.
   12. Two page view – more fluent and fast page turns
   13. Page turn setting is now remembered
   14. Various stability improvements
2. MusicConvert
   1. Page Order Screen – Improved scrolling speed scroll bar
   2. PDF import naming problem solved
3. Library
   1. Search boxes - arrow keys can now be use to select items in the search boxes.
   2. Playlist display problem on Mac OS X solved
4. Printer driver
   1. New printer driver (Windows only) – better image quality

Improvements in MusicReader 2.60

1. Library
   1. Small display bugs solved
   2. Ampersand (&) problems solved
2. Music Player / Metronome
   1. Follow music improved and bugs solved
   2. User interface improved and multiple problems solved.
3. MusicReader
   1. Half page turn timer to switch to the next whole page after x seconds (see settings)
4. MusicConvert
   1. Improved image quality - optimal settings for direct PDF import.
      Direct PDF import now gives better results than the virtual printer.
      (In next release the virtual printer will also be improved)

Improvements in MusicReader 2.56

1. General
   1. Memory problem with large (>350 pieces) libraries solved.
2. MusicReader
   1. Playlist pieces now correctly saved
3. MusicConvert
   1. Page Order dialog was not visible on some systems – problem fixed

Improvements in MusicReader 2.55

1. MusicReader
   1. Keyboard shortcuts to navigate between bookmarks added. ( see manual)
   2. Two page display – zoom crash solved
   3. Color indication added to tuner – tuner is now better visible from a distance
2. MusicConvert
   1. Better import quality for landscape (horizontal) oriented sheet music.
   2. Save “freeze” problem solved (mainly Mac OS version)
   3. (On Mac) File name was ignored when saving file
3. General
   1. Changes in memory management (Windows)

Improvements in MusicReader 2.50

1. MusicReader
   1. Two page view: “Half pages” (left page turned only) now better visible
   2. Half page view: zoom factor automatically adjusted to prevent cutting of staffs.
   3. Improvements in the reliability of “Page Turn Block”
   4. The metronome / tuner / player / recorder now remain visible when the main menu is hidden. This means they also remain active when the menu is minimized.
   5. Extra keyboard shortcuts (see manual)
   6. Sound recorder now records to hard disk to eliminate memory problems. Free disk space is however required.
2. General
   1. Better logging to help users with problems and to find solutions faster.
   2. SheetMusicReader now available from library to search for new sheet music online.
   3. Better error messages when connection to library fails.
3. MusicConvert
   1. Possible to abort conversion process by pressing ESC
4. Windows
   1. Lower memory usage
   2. Faster loading and responses
5. Mac OS X
   1. Full screen improved and problems solved.

Improvements in MusicReader 2.48

1. MusicReader
   1. Support for bookmarks added
   2. Improved image quality for files with thin bar lines – lines are less likely to be hidden
   3. Memory management improvement
2. Mac OS
   1. Page turning much faster
   2. Improved performance
   3. Application freeze problems solved.
   4. MusicConvert startup problem solved.
   5. MusicReader switch to MusicConvert now works correctly.
3. MusicConvert
   1. Newly saved file now immediately shows in library

Improvements in MusicReader 2.46

1. MusicReader
   1. Problem with undo/redo fixed
   2. Lower memory usage at startup
   3. Improved quality with zoomed pages
   4. Marker and drawing problems solved
   5. Load problem solved with 1 page file in two page display mode
2. General
   1. Tooltips in menu are easier to read
3. Library
   1. Library memory problem solved
   2. Library speedup for large libraries
   3. Pressing Enter key in fields now also starts search
   4. Improved instrument abbreviation

Improvements in MusicReader 2.44

1. MusicReader
   1. Multiple memory leaks solved (“Out of memory” error and/or slow speed)
      especially important for users who import music in color and Mac OS users!
   2. Empty page problem when loading a new playlist solved
   3. Music display problem in full screen mode solved
2. Library and playlist
   1. Possible to clear playlist
   2. Height of playlist items adjusted to make display more efficient.
   3. A new search now scrolls results back to top

Improvements in MusicReader 2.40

1. Speed and fluency update – both MusicReader and MusicConvert
   1. Loading of files 3-6x faster
   2. Program startup faster and more fluent
   3. Import of images and PDF about 3x faster (when <250 pages, otherwise 2X)
   4. Saving file up to 10x faster
   5. More fluent annotations with Tablet Pen (Windows only)
2. MusicReader
   1. Browse dialog on landscape screens improved
   2. Black screen after fast page turns problem solved
   3. Loading problem of an uneven number of pages with 2 page view solved
   4. Startup problem with unavailable music/playlist solved.
3. MusicConvert
   1. New File is now always saved to correct location
   2. Changes in piece title/composer are now reflected in application name bar.
   3. PDF support has now an improved progress indicator.
   4. Measure/staff removal problem solved
4. General
   1. Improved menu design
   2. Problems with lost mouse cursors when using mouse on Tablet PCs solved
   3. Auto completion problem of library and piece information solved; selection of an item from the auto complete list now works correctly.

Improvements in MusicReader 2.30

1. Mac OS Compatibility.
   1. Multiple changes for Mac OS X compatible
2. Evaluation version
   1. Problem with crashes when scanning images solved
3. Playlist & Library
   1. Improved library speed (up to 5x as fast)
   2. Selection of playlist piece in browse window now redraws screen correctly.
   3. Metronome / Tuner / Player / Recorder will now remain visible when switching between pieces of a playlist.
      If the complete menu is hidden then this also remains the case if you switch to another piece in the list.
   4. It’s now possible to scroll the list of tabs in the library.
   5. Playlist is now cleared correctly if single piece is loaded
4. Library & Piece information
   1. Possible to disable standard list of composers, genres, etc.
   2. Auto complete in Library and Piece Information (MusicConvert) now preserves the case of typed text (upper/lower case).
   3. After adding a field in the piece information the cursor will now move to the new field.
5. MusicReader
   1. New keyboard short cuts: [m]inimize / [m]aximize screen, [p]lay / [p]ause music player, [home] first page, [end] last page, [_]/[-] zoom out, [+][=] zoom in
   2. Browse dialog now uses complete screen when monitor is in landscape mode.
   3. MusicReader now remembers last playlist and last opened file
   4. Page turn problems with two page view solved.
   5. Zooming in two page display mode improved
   6. Setting added to make tablet pen pressure more sensitive.
6. Music player / Metronome
   1. Music player now always plays the complete auto file, problem with early stop solved.
   2. Metronome now remembers “follow music” setting
7. MusicConvert
   1. Bug in recording calibration solved.
   2. Selection of measure now disappears correctly
8. Windows Vista 64-bits
   1. Problem with virtual printer driver solved.

Improvements in MusicReader 2.20

1. General
   1. “How to” screens added to MusicReader and MusicConvert
2. MusicConvert
   1. Switching between MusicConvert and MusicReader added.
   2. Import / scanning of colored images now possible, special setting added to options.
3. MusicReader
   1. Switching between MusicReader and MusicConvert improved
   2. Browse dialog now shows annotations
   3. Faster closing of file when no changes are made.
   4. Small improvements on size sheet music display
4. Playlists
   1. Reloading problem music player with playlists solved.
   2. Some loading problems with playlist solved.
5. Library
   1. Font size changes in library

Improvements in MusicReader 2.15

1. General
   1. Improvements in tooltips of buttons
   2. Programs now start with complete window visible; nothing is hidden behind the taskbar
   3. Better readable font size on screens larger than 19”
   4. Many small bug fixes
2. Library and Playlist
   1. Library now displays all pieces on first start
   2. Less flickering in library
   3. Keyboard shortcut - use keyboard to enter a number to jump to a piece in the playlist
3. MusicReader
   1. Improved drawing with Tablet PC pen – small problems solved
   2. Some memory and stability problems related to large files solved
   3. MusicReader now adds date and time to the file name of a recording
   4. Problem with annotation after switching from full screen solved.
   5. Problem with annotating in two page view solved
4. MusicConvert
   1. Saving a file now gives an error if library location is unavailable
   2. Page turns - problem with the input of large image numbers solved
5. License
   1. License can now be installed by opening the license file
   2. License installation now has better improved messages

Improvements in MusicReader 2.05

1. Better widescreen support – automatically detects initial setting.
2. Problem with configuration of Page Turn Block solved.
3. Help file can now be displayed in full screen.
4. Setup program now automatically detects if:
   1. GhostScript needs to be installed
   2. Screen rotation is already supported
   3. The computer is a Tablet PC
5. Setup program creates library directory if it doesn’t exist yet.

Improvements in MusicReader 2.0

1. Tablet (PC) Pen Support
   1. Support for eraser side of pen
   2. Support for pressure variation
   3. More accurate drawing
2. Improved user interface
3. Library & Playlist
   1. MusicReader asks to copy sample file when library is empty.
   2. PlayList order can now be changed by dragging the pieces
   3. Better tooltip support in Library
   4. Possible to remove piece from library with right mouse button
   5. Bug in playlist in half page view solved
   6. Bug in library searching solved – caused error "Could not connect to the Library, Please restart or consult manual"
   7. Possible to clear the search fields
   8. Search fields are now always empty when the library is opened
   9. Files in subdirectories of the library location will now also show up in the library.
   10. Stability problem when using playlist
4. Performance
   1. 50% faster program startup
   2. 50% faster library startup
   3. 75% faster menu reload
   4. Better memory usage
5. Annotations
   1. Undo/Redo function added
6. MusicConvert
   1. Image preview in import Dialog
   2.  Import complete directory of images in MusicConvert
   3. Recording calibration gives more informative error messages.
   4. After importing an image this images will be displayed
   5. Piece information changes are now visible in the library immediately
7. New Functions
   1. Print sheet music to paper in MusicReader – including annotations
   2. Possible to rotate screen after MusicReader started.
   3. Choose page turn inside MusicReader (Navigation mode)
   4. Record you own performance with integrated sound recorder.
   5. Start MusicConvert from MusicReader to edit loaded file
   6. If the window close button is pressed and there is a dialog open, then this dialog will be closed and not the whole application.
   7. Small bugs in embedded recordings solved
8. Application digitally signed – less Windows security notices
9. Other improvements
   1. Tablet Input Panel (TIP) now also available in open/save dialogs.
   2. Improved menus for tuner, metronome and music player
   3. Possible to install Ghostscript and IRotate with installation program
   4. Some problems with corrupt files solved – library connection problems
   5. Keyboard shortcuts in MusicReader and MusicConvert
   6. No longer possible to write in the margins of the page.