JShot Changelog

What's new in JShot 2.1.0.3-b65

Jan 3, 2013
  • Dropbox API migrated to the 1.0 version
  • Fixed possible NPE in the oauth client
  • Fixed possible NPE in the tab tooltip

New in JShot 2.1.0.2-b61 (Mar 5, 2012)

  • Fixed cookie handling problem in Minus plugin
  • Removed non-functional anonymous login from Minus
  • ImageShack became the default uploader again
  • Fixed direct link finding problem in the Picasa plugin
  • Added a configuration option to show the result window in extended state

New in JShot 2.1.0.1-b48 (Dec 13, 2011)

  • Fixed minus uploader plugin

New in JShot 2.1.0.0 (Oct 27, 2011)

  • Minor fixes

New in JShot 2.1.0.0 Beta (Sep 13, 2011)

  • Added option to adjust JPG quality
  • Webcam capture works on 64bit Windows with 64bit Java
  • Added URL that returns the QR code of bitly links
  • Added option to change the double click action on the tray icon
  • Fixed a bug that could cause sound playing problems
  • Fixed a bug that could cause NullPointerException when you open the history

New in JShot 2.0 (Jun 29, 2011)

  • Dropbox plugin supports timestamped file names (yymmdd-hhmmss)
  • Updated IzPack installer to 4.3.4
  • Some minor fixes were made

New in JShot 2.0 Beta (May 2, 2011)

  • Added improved error handling for capturing
  • The active profile is saved after selecting

New in JShot 2.0 Alpha (Apr 4, 2011)

  • Flamingo components were integrated
  • Some user interface improvements were made
  • Added a Minus uploader
  • Added an experimental webcam frame grabber (win x86)
  • Removed JGoodies and Liquidlnf
  • Added some improved error handling in the uftp library
  • Character encoding bug was fixed in the Twitpic uploader
  • Profile chooser dialog is displayed before uploading from context menu
  • The last ten recently made screenshots are stored in a history
  • Updated Groovy version to 1.7.6

New in JShot 1.4.0.1 (Feb 2, 2011)

  • The maximum heap memory was reduced to avoid VM initialization problems.

New in JShot 1.4 (Jan 16, 2011)

  • An uploading bug was fixed in the Twitpic plugin

New in JShot 1.4 RC (Jan 10, 2011)

  • Dropbox plugin is able to determine the dropbox ID automatically
  • Drag and Drop support was added to the capture frame
  • Some improvements were made in the bug report tool

New in JShot 1.3.9 (Dec 19, 2010)

  • Dropbox plugin supports public links
  • Some issues was fixed in the webstart version

New in JShot 1.3.9 RC (Nov 26, 2010)

  • Dropbox plugin was added (works even if Dropbox is not installed).
  • Printscreen key can be registered as a hotkey on Windows.
  • Tooltip support was added to the Property Binding API.

New in JShot 1.3.8 (Nov 7, 2010)

  • A Picasa uploader problem regarding Java u22 was fixed (You may need to renew the OAuth access).
  • A sound playing problem was fixed

New in JShot 1.3.7 (Oct 13, 2010)

  • Some GUI changes were made.
  • HistoryViewer was added to the start menu.
  • Registration support for commercial version was added.

New in JShot 1.3.7 RC (Oct 5, 2010)

  • Many changes were made in the uploader api
  • Some speed improvements were made

New in JShot 1.3.6 RC (Sep 22, 2010)

  • A Picasaweb uploader was added
  • A share button was introduced, which allows you to share the uploaded screenshot with addtoany.
  • The mandatory fields of the configuration are highlighted in red.
  • Some bugs in the proxy configuration was fixed.
  • A bug in the profile handling was fixed.

New in JShot 1.3.6 beta (Sep 13, 2010)

  • This version integrates the OAuth authentication used by Twitter and many other services. According to the Twitter announcement the twitterapi team will be shutting off all basic authentication, so JShot has to use OAuth as well.

New in JShot 1.3.5 beta (Sep 13, 2010)

  • An oval shape was added.
  • The circle shape was removed. If you want to draw a circle, hold down the SHIFT while drawing an oval.
  • The default fill color of some shapes was changed to transparent.
  • The Twitpic uploader uses OAuth protocol instead of basic authentication.
  • Guidelines were added to the capture panel.
  • An NPE bug was fixed in the file chooser.
  • Https and SOCKS proxy support was added.
  • The dialogs appear in the taskbar.
  • Several changes were made in the property binding api.
  • Known issue: The Opera browser warns the user during the OAuth authorization because of the localhost redirecting. This doesn't cause any security risk (on the contrary), just annoying.
  • Known issue: The proxy configuration is stored in a different way, you have to reconfigure it if there was any proxy added.

New in JShot 1.3 beta (Aug 20, 2010)

  • The passwords are stored in an encrypted format (clear text is still supported because of the backward compatibility).
  • The installer removes the old uninstallation entries.
  • The capture window refreshes the uploader profile list after a new profile was added.

New in JShot 1.3 alpha (Jul 31, 2010)

  • An improved region capture window was added.
  • Transparent capture mode was added.
  • The selected rectangle can be moved by holding down the space key.
  • The magnifier window is enabled by default.
  • The configuration settings is now accessible from the tray menu.
  • Configuration handling was improved.
  • The default highlighter color is changeable.
  • The auto updater can handle unstable versions (alpha, beta, rc).
  • Some minor GUI changes were made.

New in JShot 1.2 (May 29, 2010)

  • Some capture related bugs were fixed.
  • Alfa value handling of the ImageRect was fixed.
  • Default file format was changed to png.

New in JShot 1.2 RC (May 12, 2010)

  • Some bugs were fixed in the capture library.
  • Minor GUI changes were made.

New in JShot 1.2 Beta (May 3, 2010)

  • An aborting bug was fixed in the Uploader
  • Multi-monitor support was added
  • HTTP proxy support was added

New in JShot 1.2 Alpha (Apr 21, 2010)

  • Some bug was fixed in the Uploader API
  • A URL shortener button was added
  • A tabbed configuration form was added

New in JShot 1.1 Final (Mar 27, 2010)

  • A look and feel changing bug was fixed.
  • The default look and feel was set to Native.
  • A laf changing bug in the popup menu was fixed.
  • A bug in the thumbnail window was fixed.
  • An exit code checking bug was fixed (*nix).
  • A bug in the capture magnifier was fixed.
  • The show-up of the thumbnail window is delayed.
  • The file name and size of the pictures is now shown in the window title.
  • The default log level was set to "warning".
  • A "send mail" button was placed in the history and URL window.
  • The Edit/Copy menu works if no rectangle is selected.
  • The default hotkey for region capture was set to CTRL+ALT+J.
  • A minor startup speed improvement was made.

New in JShot 1.1 RC (Mar 16, 2010)

  • A new highlighter tool was added to the toolbar.
  • A highlighter was added to the region capture window (use your right mouse button to
  • draw).
  • The main toolbar can be hided.
  • The maximum heap memory was increased to 768M
  • The undo stack size was increased to 10.
  • The undo/redo now works for Text/TextBox typing.
  • A focus lost bug of the layer panel was fixed.
  • The twitpic uploader became part of the distribution.
  • The Commandline help screen was fixed.
  • If the upload fails the picture won't be lost.
  • Auto-updater restarting bug was fixed.
  • Minor GUI changes were made.

New in JShot 1.0 RC (Feb 24, 2010)

  • Added a thumbnail history.
  • Added an option in the FTP uploader to use random generated file names.
  • Added windows context menu integration (open with JShot and upload with JShot).
  • Added a clipboard capture type for capturing image from the clipboard.
  • Added a "paste into new image" menu in the editor.
  • An UAC triggering bug (Win7) in the auto uploader was fixed.
  • Added improved handling of absolute and relative path names. (*nix)
  • The profile saving bug in the console mode uploader was fixed.

New in JShot 0.9.9.7 Beta (Feb 24, 2010)

  • Major fixes and changes in the AutoUpdater were made.
  • Minor installer improvements were made.
  • Minor fixes in IPC modul were made.

New in JShot 0.9.9.6 Beta (Feb 24, 2010)

  • The native Windows libraries were recompiled to support 64bit JVM.
  • File saving problem due to permission is fixed (Windows 7/Vista).
  • Default selection of the upload button on the capture frame.

New in JShot 0.9.9.5 Beta (Feb 24, 2010)

  • An experimental auto updater was added.
  • Pack200 compression method is enabled in the installer.
  • Now you can now draw horizontal vertical or diagonal lines by holding down the shift key.
  • Square shapes were removed. If you want to draw a square, hold down the shift key and draw a rectangle.
  • Multiple URL formats (BBCode and HTML) were added.
  • Property panel can be opened by double clicking on a shape.

New in JShot 0.9.9.1 Alpha (Feb 24, 2010)

  • The ruler is now optional
  • If no web browser is added, the default will be used. (not every platform is supported)
  • Vista/Windows7 directory access problem is fixed. Config directory is moved to the user's home

New in JShot 0.9.9 Alpha (Feb 24, 2010)

  • System wide keyboard shortcuts (Windows only at this moment. The Linux version is also expected in the future)
  • IPC communication between JShot and JShotTray
  • Redesigned tray menu
  • Append sceenshot to an existing image
  • Several fixes and other improvements were made

New in JShot 0.9.8.7a (Feb 24, 2010)

  • Gui and speed improvements

New in JShot 0.9.8.6d (Feb 24, 2010)

  • An improved area capture
  • Widget selection feature for Windows.

New in JShot 0.9.8.4a (Feb 24, 2010)

  • Capture type chooser on the main window
  • ImageShack plugin can use direct links
  • Zero width/height image creation bug is fixed
  • Default background and foreground colors
  • Line styles chooser
  • Boundary selection bug is fixed

New in JShot 0.9.8.3a (Feb 24, 2010)

  • Better resizing methods are added
  • Small memory optimization
  • System clipboard is supported
  • Undo/redo for resizing
  • Thumbnail panel popup bug is fixed
  • Multiple paste bug is fixed
  • A "Merge all" bug is fixed.
  • An undo bug is fixed

New in JShot 0.9.8.2a (Feb 24, 2010)

  • Active window capture works on Vista
  • Fix Selection: Out of bounds error is fixed
  • Start with empty window option is fixed
  • Opening with external editor is fixed on Linux
  • Convolution effects do not create black border around the picture
  • The Link frame closes itself
  • Recent uploads menu added