News
06/15/2008
Version 3.0.0.4 released. It contains some bug fixes and small additions. Consult the Change Log for complete information.
Many fixes were added to editor, making it more stable when dealing with non-ascii characters. The most notable addition to ConnectedText in this release are the new options in the Navigator. They enable customization of the visual appearance of the graph.
06/07/2008
New forum software installed.
04/26/2008
Version 3.0.0.3 released. It contains some bug fixes and small additions. Consult the Change Log for complete information.
We changed the way Asian characters are handled in full text searches. If you use such characters you must reindex your projects. It does not take much time. Select Open in File menu. Select the desired project and execute the Reindex function located in Tools menu.
It is now possible to change the location where ConnectedText stores projects and configuration files. There is a topic in project Welcome describing how to do it.
04/12/2008
A new version of ConnectedText is available. Version 3.0.0.2 contains some bug fixes in editor. They are critical for those who use different keyboard layouts and/or characters from different languages.
Version 3.0.0.1 was a short lived one but it only shows our commitment to make ConnectedText as much bug free as possible, providing continuously upgrades as soon as problems are reported and fixed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
04/06/2008
Finally! After a lot of work, delays, setbacks, sweat and tears, version 3.0 is ready!
If you read the Change Log you will see a lot of new features. Here are the most important ones:
- Semantic extensions;
- Complete Outline view;
- Table of Contents view;
- Summary view;
- New editor with support for proportional fonts;
- Improved completion proposal system;
- Syntax highlighter;
- Print preview;
- Full text searches are now 10 times faster;
- New predicates can be used in full test queries;
- Smart handling of inclusions;
- Improved drag and drop operations;
- Auto backup;
- Auto link;
- Google search;
- Better support for Windows Vista;
We think that is the most profound change we did in ConnectedText since its inception. For those upgrading from previous versions, there is important information you should know before installing version 3.0.
Version 3.0 would not be possible without the help of our users who used ConnectedText during the beta cycle. Many took great lengths to help track down problems. Many offered suggestions. Others translated ConnectedText to their language. That's the most beautiful part of ConnectedText's development: see how our users care about it showing to us how important ConnectedText became to them.
Notice that we changed ConnectedText's licensing police due requests from our users. ConnectedText now is licensed in two ways: Single Computer or Single User, making it easier to find a solution that best suits your needs. Check our FAQ to learn more about it. Important notice: users who purchased ConnectedText prior version 2.0 need a new license for version 3.0. For those who purchased version 2.0 or later upgrade is free of charge.
If you want to try ConnectedText just download it and start working immediately. If you tried ConnectedText before we invite you for a new trial period so you can see why more and more people are choosing ConnectedText.
12/2/2007
Version 2.1.0.5 released. Contains a fix for a bug introduced in the last version.
11/26/2007
After a long hunt we finally found the culprit for the Skyrocketing Handles problem, as discussed in the WIP area in our forum. We released two new versions correcting the problem: 2.1.0.4 and a new WIP 2.5.0.10.
Version 2.1.0.4 is only intended for those not using WIP versions. If you have any WIP version installed download version 2.5.0.10. It can be downloaded here
We would like to thank all users for being patient and for sending reports that helped us track down the problem.
11/20/2007
A project containing Roget's Thesaurus is available for download. Thanks again to John Pope for his contribution. You can download it from here.
A revised version of article by Manfred Kuehn's article is also available.
10/18/2007
There is another style sheet available for ConnectedText. Thanks to John Pope for his contribution. You can download it from here.
10/09/2007
For those interested in know how people uses ConnectedText, check the new article by Manfred Kuehn, where he describes his experience. An invaluable contribution that should be read by everyone.
A new work in progress (WIP) build of ConnectedText 3.0 was released today. It includes:
- Autolink during import
- New functions in Outline view.
- Bug fixes
The WIP section in our forum is now public so it is not necessary anymore to request access to it. Version 2.5.0.7 can be downloaded here. Note that is a working in progress version and it is not completly tested. Please, we kind request you to report any problem found using it.
10/01/2007
A new work in progress (WIP) build of ConnectedText 3.0 was released today. It includes:
- New Autolink function
- New Outline view. Can import/export OPML files.
- New Table of Contents view
- New Footnote mark
- Images can now be used in links
It also includes speed enhancements and some bug fixes. All registered users can download this new build available in WIP section of our forum. If you do not have access to it, just drop a email to us requesting it. Please provide the your forum login name in the message.
08/08/2007
A new work in progress (WIP) build of ConnectedText 3.0 was released today. It includes a much improved filter for topics, print preview, speed enhancements and some bug fixes. All registered users can download this new build from the WIP section in our forum. If you do not have access to it, just drop a email to us requesting it.
Two days ConnectedText completed 2 years. The first public release was made available in 08/06/2005. We are proud to have some many loyal users since then. Thanks!
07/19/2007
The second work in progress (WIP) build of ConnectedText 3.0 was released today. It includes some new features, improvements and some bug fixes. Drag and drop operations can now tag topics using categories without the need of editing topics. All registered users can download this new build from the WIP section in our forum. If you do not have access to it, just drop a email to us requesting it.
06/21/2007
The first work in progress (WIP) build of ConnectedText 3.0 was released today. It includes many new features, a new plugin for source code highlighting and some bug fixes. Drag and drop operations were fully improved but they are not complete. All registered users can download this new build from the WIP section in our forum. If you do not have access to it, just drop a email to us requesting it.
05/15/2007
Released version 2.1.0.3.
In this release we focused in stability and robustness. We fixed many problems and improved the inner working of ConnectedText. You will notice that drawing speed of Navigator is much better now. We also added some small features, like the automatic search when toggling to edit mode.
We would like to thank several users that helped us a lot:
- Ian Goldsmind and Alex Hsiao for their patience and willingness to help us track some nasty bugs;
- Massimiliano Belletti for translating ConnectedText to Italian;
- Bettina Aring, Manfred Kuehn and Ulrich Florian for translating ConnectedText to German.
Consult the Change Log for complete information about the changes in this release.
03/22/2007
Released version 2.1.0.2. It is just a maintenance release. Windows Vista users should download it since it contains an important bug fix. Consult the Change Log for complete information.
03/18/2007
Finally! After a lot of work, a new version is available.
If you read the Change Log you won't see a lot of new features because most of the changes are internal, providing a basis for continuous growth. The main features of version 2.1 are:
- Support for Windows Vista;
- USB version, which enables you to use ConnectedText in any computer running Windows. Just plug your USB drive and start working. No need to install. Check our FAQ to learn more about the USB version;
- A new licensing scheme. No more need to request a new license when reinstalling Windows.
As you can see we heard you. Now that those items are available we are ready to tackle version 3.0. We would like to thank all users who sent reports, screen shots, wrote suggestions and even topics. In special we want to thank Jørgen Brenting for translating ConnectedText to Danish. Well done.
Important notice: users who purchased ConnectedText need a new license for version 2.1. Send an email to us with your full name and we will issue your new license. Those who want to try ConnectedText just download it and start working immediately. If you tried ConnectedText before we invite you for a new trial period so you can see why more and more people are choosing ConnectedText.
We would like to apologize for the problems in our forum. Unfortunately our ISP was unable to solve the problem so we are moving our site to a new provider. You may experience problems while navigating in our site till the move are complete. If you find anything strange, please send a message to us. The forum is a important part of ConnectedText, enabling users with different backgrounds exchanges ideas in how to use it. When the move is complete we plan to add more tools to our site.
03/02/2007
2 months without any news... Too much time. We have been buried in work, making ConnectedText more robust, fixing problems and adding some new features. Version 2.1 is almost ready. It supports Windows Vista and there is a new USB version. Those who want to try it can download a beta version. No need for requesting a trial license anymore. Just install and try!
For those who purchased ConnectedText and install the new version, send an email to us asking for you new license. The previous one does not work with version 2.1. As soon as you install, ConnectedText turns to trial mode. So don't worry, you can continue working. Just ask for you license providing your full name.
01/06/2007
Happy New Year!
New year new version. We said that version 2.0.0.8 was the last in the 2.0 series but due to a few bugs found and some user suggestions to improve ConnectedText, we decided to made another release. The suggestions improve the usability of ConnectedText. We couldn't make you waiting to take advantage of it. Consult the Change Log for complete information.
There is one suggestion that couldn't make into this version: Topic Merge. It will be available in version 2.0.1.0 (that will be the last before 3.0, I swear). Why one more version? Because with it we will release USB ConnectedText, a common request. It will be installed directly in a USB drive making it possible to use ConnectedText anywhere with any computer running Windows OS. It will be available in a couple of weeks and will be sold as a separate product.
That shows our commitment to deliver to all of you a good product.
12/23/2006
Happy Holidays!
As a gift for our of you, we released Version 2.0.0.8. It contains some new features like:
- Clipboard catcher: create new automatically new topics as you copy text to Windows clipboard;
- Support for Flash animations;
- Support for AVI and MPEG movies;
- Improved HTML paste. Convert HTML tags to ConnectedText marks. Automatically capture images from Internet.
- Improved handling of files;
Consult the Change Log for complete information. Thanks for for reporting and helping us track down bugs.
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary that I started coding ConnectedText. Looking retrospectively I see that ConnectedText would not be what is today without all messages, suggestions, critics and even harsh words that we received. No matter what it helped us to improve ConnectedText. We know it is impossible to please everyone, but I would like to say we try hard.
Version 2.0.0.8 is the last in the 2.0 series. Unless some serious bug appears, next version will be 3.0. That is the right time to put your wishes in our front door!
As our last words for 2006, we wish for all you, no matter you like or use ConnectedText, that 2007 be a year with more peace, more happiness, more joy, that each of you could accomplish more, achieve all desired goals, could stay more time with your beloved friends and relatives. If ConnectedText could help any of you to achieve it, it will be our greatest reward.
11/16/2006
Version 2.0.0.7 released. It is mainly a maintenance release. Contains many fixes to bugs reported by our users. Thanks for all of them for reporting and helping us track down the causes. Consult the Change Log for complete information.
This version also contains some improvements to make life easier with ConnectedText. Many of them were suggested in our forum. If some suggestion did no entry in this version it is due to our work toward version 3.0. Don't worry. Our todo list is kept in a special ConnectedText project.
Some observations:
- A new style class was added to CSS files. If you have changed any of them you will have to make some editing. A backup copy of all CSS files is made during installation.
- The installer was modified so it does not overwrite anymore the icons configuration file or the protocol definition file.
10/25/2006
Version 2.0.0.6 released. It contains a small bug fix in $FILE command.
10/24/2006
Version 2.0.0.5 released. It contains some bug fixes and improvements in existing features. Consult the Change Log for complete information.
Work in version 3.0 is already started. Suggestions are welcome. We will announce in the near future what is planned for 3.0.
10/13/2006
Version 2.0.0.4 released. It contains a fix to a bug introduced in last version. We apologize for any inconvenience.
10/12/2006
Version 2.0.0.3 released. It is a maintenance update with some new features:
- Improved $FILE command. It now accepts directories
- New $SCRIPT command, for adding buttons in topics for script execution
- Command $ASK now has formatting options
- New options for formatting indexes
In the Welcome project you can find more the changes. Consult the Change Log for complete information.
10/10/2006
Cal Jacobson, a ConnectedText user, set up an impressive site with script recipes. We strongly suggest to everyone interested in expanding the use of ConnectedText to visit his site. It can be found in the following link: ConnectedText Scripts.
If you have a good script or an interesting idea, send to him or to us, so other users may benefit from it.
It is really rewarding for us to see such initiative. Well done, Cal! Thank you very much!!
09/27/2006
Version 2.0.0.2 released. It is mainly a maintenance update but contains new features for script users:
- Ruby language support
- Base64 encoded images
In the Welcome project you can find more information about scripts. Consult the Change Log for complete information about changes.
We would like to inform that we are not accepting anymore Kagi payments for several reasons. Paypal is our preferred payment service.
09/20/2006
After a long period of development we are proud to announce the 2.0.0.1 version of ConnectedText. It includes many new features, many of them asked by you in our forum. Some highlights:
- Support for ActiveScripting. Create your own commands.
- New Sparkline plugin
. - Many user-interface improvements, including new docking system.
- Improved Full Text engine, including support for use of synonyms.
- Improved Topic List. Now you can see topic links in a tree view, a much requested feature, as shown in the image below.
We are only sorry because we have many other ideas that we want to see in ConnectedText but we couldn't have time to implement them. Was a tough decision but we decided that it is time to give to you what we have accomplished so far. Consult the Change Log to know what has changed in ConnectedText since last version. You can also download the Welcome Project in HTML Help format. It contains information about this new release.
The use of scripts in ConnectedText opens many new possibilities of use. For instance, a database can be queried and a topic updated fairly easy. Or wiki marks can be converted to a different syntax and topics exported so project content can be used in other wiki systems. We would like to hear from you about using scripts. If you create anything you feel could be of interest of other users, send to us. Any suggestion to improve the use of scripts are welcome.
As usual, we would like to thank your support, confidence, suggestions and criticisms. Since release of the fist version of ConnectedText, almost a year ago, much have changed in it. We couldn't have reached the 2.0 milestone without you. We promise we will keep this pace towards version 3.0 and beyond.
07/23/2006
We have been silent but that does not mean we are in vacation. We are working hard in the next version of ConnectedText. We would like to release it the same date we released the first beta version last year, to mark ConnectedText's one year anniversary. Let's see if we can make it.
Meanwhile there is another style sheet available for ConnectedText. Thanks to Wojciech Litwin for his contribution. You can download it from here.