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SilhouetteELAR - History (Windows)

Version 1.2.9
June 22, 2011
1. Fixed: In Batch Printing, if Archiving done and then Printing with
Preview unchecked, printing was bypassed.
Version 1.2.8
June 20, 2011
1. Added: the focus switches correctly when clicking on the scrollbar in the Edit ELAR or Edit ESD Report windows.
Version 1.2.7
March 7, 2011
1. Added: automatic backups have been added. May be turned on/off in main Utilities and managed using the Manage Backups accessed from the Folders Utilities button on the Student Reports window.
2. Fixed: In ESD reports if using a USB drive and trying to access archived reports from within the ESD report, there was an error if no folder existed.
3. Fixed: when creating a new term folder for ESD reports, the information window confirming school and teacher names was called twice.
4. Fixed: a number discrepencies in instructions when dealing with BAK files have been corrected.
Version 1.2.6
February 28, 2011
1. Added: ELAR reports - in Terms 2 and Term 3 you are able to copy the student's previous term checks and comments. On the menu bar, under Tools, select Clone Term 1 or Clone Term 2.
Version 1.2.5
February 4, 2011
1. Fixed: The class password, if set, is now required then entering not only just the Term1
files in ELR class folders.
Version 1.2.4
November 30, 2010
1. Changed: on ELAR reports, if the student's first name is the same as his used name, then only the first name and surname are printed, even if the first Name-(used name)-surname radio button choice is selected.
Version 1.2.3
November 28, 2010
1. Fixed: when using the Clear Checks menu item, the changes were not being saved correctly
Version 1.2.2
November 21, 2010
1. Fixed: In "Areas requiring further attention/development:"spelling and pronunciation"
has been corrected to "spelling and punctuation"
Version 1.2.1
November 16, 2010
1. Fixed: In "Areas requiring further attention/development:" if "sentence structure and word order" is checked, the last word was being left off when printed.
Version 1.2.0
November 4, 2010
1. Changes: "Strategies to improve English, support integration and build confidence:" added to back page of ELAR report and font size adjustments made to allow the text inclusion
Version 1.1.9
October 28, 2010
1. Changed: When importing classes, if there was an existing class with the same name, the process of creating a renamed folder is improved.
2. Changed: fonts type changes on a few windows
Version 1.1.8
October 27, 2010
1. Changed: changes to text on the cover page of the ELAR report
Version 1.1.7
October 26, 2010
1. Fixed: The checks in Areas Requiring Further Attention would save as checked but not as unchecked.
Version 1.1.6
October 20, 2010
1. Changed: when creating term 2 and term 3 ELAR folders, the Edit Report Data automatically opens to confirm custom settings (this confirms term and schoolyear settings that are needed in printing and archiving processes)
2. Changed: font types on some windwows changed from MS Sans Serif to Arial
Version 1.1.5
October 14, 2010
1. Fixed: possible confusions in renaming ELAR class folders have been forestalled
Version 1.1.4
October 6, 2010
1. Fixed: Manually adding a new student did not correctly add the default matrix text and so caused a file error.
Version 1.1.3
September 30, 2010
1. Changed: ELAR report text changes have been incorporated
Version 1.1.2
September 23, 2010
1. Fixed: email function had been corrupted
Version 1.1.1
September 14, 2010
1. Changed: minor font and graphics changes
Version 1.1.0
September 4, 2010
1. Fixed: ELAR file description discrepencies were fixed
2. Changed: Import and Export graphics were changed from floppy disks to USB
Version 1.0.19
July 4, 2010
1. Fixed: school year dropdown displays would not show correctly in Sept-Dec term
Version 1.0.18
July 1, 2010
1. Changed/Fixed: behaviours in printing AIP reports and letters
Version 1.0.17
June 29, 2010
1. Added: Batch printing AIP reports and letters

Version 1.0.16
June 25, 2010
1. Fixed: inaccurate references to SilhouetteResource changed to SilhouetteELAR
2. Fixed: PassiveSpellcheck variable references fully changed to boolean
3. Fixed: Shared Network FOlder class folder name
Version 1.0.15
June 22, 2010
1. Cleanup: cleanup of unused and redundant global variables
2. Fixed: printing AIP Suspension letter failed to display
3. Changed: school year drop down dates inside the AIP service year current to 15 years previous
4. Added: creation of default School name, address, Postal Code and Phone for insertion into AIP letters
5. Changed: When accessing AIP from ELAR choose the most recent dated file
6. Changed: When accessing ESL Log from ELAR choose the most recent dated file
7. Fixed: multiple fixes for bugs in ES/D K/1 and 2/7 reports printouts
Version 1.0.14
June 21, 2010
1. Fixed: array error in recreating ES/D reports when moving to Print/View
2. Fixed: bug in ES/D batch printing
3. Changed: wording of messages in the Get Schoolwide Data file has be clarified.
4. Fixed: if manually creating an AIP student file for a student who exists in the Term 1-3 folders, if the Term folder has been opened first, there was an erroneous message that the student files exists
5. Fixed: ESL Log file naming convention error on save
6. Fixed: In Add New Student code, cleanup of redundant and unnecessary functions
7. Fixed: on ELAR reports, if Consultation times selected only, the text colour on all Support times returned to red.
Version 1.0.13
June 20, 2010
1. Changed: ON ELAR and ES/D windows, the student name in bolded text name area and on form caption line are always the same. If NameUsed = FirstName then format is First Name (NameUsed) Surname; otherwise NameUsed Surname.
2. Changed: On ES/D window, revised action of Close button to emulate Exit button
3. Fixed: Leaving Additional Comments to return to ES/D window created fatal error because of function confusion.
4. Added: Archiving additions: if on network, automatically archive to network archive folder when archiving locally. Intended for admin SilELAR installations to access network archives with special SilELAR.ini code
5. Changed: IN all instances of Getting Schoolwide data file (master.dat, Resource.dat, STUD_DEMO.txt and Resource.edat, deletion after copying is recommended but not enforced.
6. Fixed: In ELAR, clicking the first time on the < or > buttons did not proceed to the next expected student (ItemIndex must be set manually first time)
Version 1.0.12
June 19, 2010
1. Changed: Clicking the close box on most forms changed to same action as Exit or Cancel
2. Changed: "ENGLISH AS A" line on ELAR report moved right 0.5 cm
3. Fixed: Entering an ESL Log file via the ESL Log radio button listing would result in a fatal error
4. Changed: On ELAR, AIP, ARCHIVE and ESL Log windows, the Exit, Save, and Save, then Exit buttons have been moved to top right to be more parallel with the Exit on ELAR window and revised action of Close button on these windows.
5. Fixed: pressing Esc key on ELAR window now the equivalent of Close button or Exit on top menu.
Version 1.0.11
June 19, 2010
1. Added: On ELAR windows, the Go to... choices of View Archive, Go to AIP and Go to ESL Log are now active. If the files are missing, they are optionally created.
2. Fixed: When adding new student from schoolwide file, any leading zeros in the division number are now stripped
Version 1.0.10
June 18, 2010
1. Changed: New Folder window behaviours changed better to reflect folder format changes
2. Changed: ELAR window reorganized to use top menu
Version 1.0.9
June 18, 2010
1. Changed: "printed with SilhouetteELAR" message raised on ELAR report to avoid conflicts with some printers.
2. Fixed: Batch print ELAR reports fixed.
3. Fixed: "As AS" to "As A" on ELAR reports
4. Changed: the folder structure for ELAR / AIP /ESL Log has been radically changed.
5. Added: added ability to create AIP and ESL Log files manually
6. Changed: Rename folder functions revised to reflect folder format changes
7. Changed: Email folder functions revised to reflect folder format changes
8. Changed: Delete folder functions revised to reflect folder format changes
Version 1.0.77
June 15, 2010
1. Changed: "printed with SilhouetteELAR" message raised on ELAR report to avoid conflicts with some printers.
2. Fixed: Batch print ELAR reports fixed.
3. Fixed: "As AS" to "As A"
4. Reverted: Version 1.0.8 #2 and 4 changes reverted to 1.0.7 status
Version 1.0.8
June 14, 2010
1. Changed: "printed with SilhouetteELAR" message raised on ELAR report to avoid conflicts with some printers.
2. Changed: Rename student (ES/D and ELAR) - forced exit to Student Reports window
3. Changed: Prefixes top folders hard-coded
4. Added: when creating new class folders, there is an option to create related folders.
Version 1.0.7
June 12, 1010
1. Fixed: typo in default ELAR Grid text
2. Changed: Elements on ELAR window are marked in RED until selected.
3. Added: Warning about attempting to copy ELR Alternate text file to itself
4. Changed: AIP file naming convention changed so alphabetical student order displayed.
5. Added: when selecting new students for AIP folder, Check all, Clear Checks and total student checked is displayed
6. Added: on AIP and ELAR forms, the software version is printed.
7. Added: DOB is now automatically added to newly created AIP forms
Version 1.0.6
June 12, 2010
1. Fixed: The Printer Settings on the Print/View for AIP and ESL Logs was not refreshing with the correct driver data.
2. Changed: many revisions to the handling and printing of AIP forms.
Version 1.0.5
June 11, 2010
1. Fixed: various minor issues, e.g. PassiveSpellChecker booleans and settings, deleting HelpID numbers.
Version 1.0.4
June 11, 2010
1. Fixed: sorting radio buttons on student reports windows now working
2. Revised: Default ELAR grid text revised
3. Added: Alternate ELAR Grid Text file utilities (located in Folders Utilities)
4. Fixed: bugs in Import and Export of class folders corrected
5. Changed: export of Schoolwide data file procedure revised
Version 1.0.3
June 10, 2010
1. Added: abilty to select alternate ELAR Grid text upon creation of a new ELAR folder, a new term ELAR folder and a new student from schoolwide list.
2. Changed: default grid text wordings revised
3. Changed: the ELAR grid printout columns and margins revised to allow for better text display
4. Changed: ELR grid text now with hanging indent
5. Fixed: the sixth row of Speaking text was not being printed
Version 1.0.2
June 10, 2010
1. Fixed: when Archive was accessed via Student Reports and no radio button was selected before getting an emailed or exported archive, the folders window would display incorrectly upon importing the saved archive. Solution - to make ELAR radio button selected by default.
Version 1.0.1
June 10, 2010
1. Added: added quicktext feature to ELAR Additional text window.
2. Added: SilELARHelp@duetsoftware.ca is now accepting messages
3. Changed: The ELAR Additional Comments are now orientated correctly in the report printout box.
Version 1.0.0
June 9, 2010
1. initial limited release

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