AutoRun Wizard Changelog

What's new in AutoRun Wizard 2.05

Jan 16, 2010
  • Added ability to launch Windows Explorer into a directory on the cd-rom.
  • Added ability to specify files to launch for only 32-bit or 64-bit systems, or both. Perfect for installers.
  • Corrected an issue with the Splash Screen ending animation Wait delay before the Ending Animation.
  • Optimized directory handling functions.
  • Updated internal application icons.
  • Corrected minor issues with screen interaction.

New in AutoRun Wizard 2.04 (Jan 16, 2010)

  • Added a transparency option to the animation splash screens.
  • Added the ability to reverse the Splash Screen animation.
  • Added more product help throughout.
  • Changed the Test button to hide the AutoRun Wizard Configuration editor.
  • Majorly optimized the Splash Screen animation code to allow for the display and animation of much larger files.
  • Enhanced the animation to perform well on slower machines and larger file sizes.
  • Added 20+ new animations such as: Rotational star in center, Spiral rectangle, Circular shred, Reveal V from left/right/top/bottom, Bow Tie Horizontal/Vertical, Diagonal Cross In/Out, Zigzag Horizontal/Vertical, Diamond shred, Reveal diamond out/in from center, Diagonal Box Out, Pixelate, Dissolve, Random Bars Horizontal/Vertical and Channel Mix.

New in AutoRun Wizard 2.03 (Jan 16, 2010)

  • Fixed a defect with KIOSK mode and IE7 not working properly.
  • Fixed a defect with an access violation when playing an MP3 file and choosing the option to Play Sound until the autorun in complete.
  • Added feature to the EULA to require you to scroll to the end before the buttons become enabled.
  • Changed Editor so that it hides itself when Previewing the EULA message.

New in AutoRun Wizard 2.02 (Jan 16, 2010)

  • Added a loop option for looping the sound during the autorun
  • Added the ability to play MP3 formatted sound files (without using an external dll file)
  • Added the option to have a Splash Screen on startup and closing of your autorun. You can configure these as two separate files and settings.
  • Added the ability to display a EULA (End User License Agreement) prior to starting your autorun
  • Added Disable buttons, disable moving and stay on top to the EULA agreement
  • Added tooltips to several buttons to that we can be used by visually impaired tools
  • Added the version number to the main screen toolbar
  • Added a Publisher license type for all cd and dvd publishers
  • Corrected the hint color to use the Windows default

New in AutoRun Wizard 2.01 (Jan 16, 2010)

  • Added the ability to have a transparent splash screen
  • Added option to force load the autorun file within Internet Explorer
  • Added option for running Interenet Explorer is KIOSK mode (full screen, no menu, tool bars, etc.)
  • Added popup help hints to all controls within the main user interface
  • Increased the maximum delay between file autoruns
  • Updated the installer to work on Windows 2003

New in AutoRun Wizard 2.00 (Jan 16, 2010)

  • Added the option to autorun up to 5 different files
  • Added the option to force an autorun file to be opened within the default Internet Browser.
  • Added the option to not close until the file that was autoran is closed
  • Added the option to delay x seconds before completing the autorun
  • Added validation on save of the AutoRun Wizard project file
  • Added the option to play the sound file for the duration of the autorun
  • Added the option to play the sound file until the sound file is complete
  • Updated the splash screen to be on top of all other windows
  • Updated the splash screen logic to handle when the splash screen is larger than the resolution on client computers
  • Updated the options dialog so that you could not maximize it
  • Updated to use an IE-like hand cursor
  • Added a Product Feature request link
  • Corrected an issue with the command line and the current directory
  • Corrected the autorun icon loading in certain situations
  • Corrected an error when editing an existing AutoRun Wizard project file when the Base Folder did nto exist
  • Corrected minor spelling errors within help and descriptive text
  • Change autorun.dat wording to the AutoRun Wizard project file

New in AutoRun Wizard 1.03 (Jan 16, 2010)

  • Added the option to animate the Splash Screen, added over 150 different animations
  • Added the option to set the background color of the Splash Screen
  • Added the option to fill the entire screen when showing the Splash Screen
  • Added the option to control the speed of the animation for the Splash Screen
  • Updated the Play a Sound File option to not cut off the sound until the entire sound has played
  • Removed the mouse cusor when the Splash Screen is displayed
  • Increased the option for the Splash Screen timer to 60 seconds
  • Corrected the delay between playing the sound and displaying the splash screen
  • Updated error messages when saving the autorun files

New in AutoRun Wizard 1.02 (Jan 16, 2010)

  • Added an Options dialog to set specifics options about AutoRun Wizard
  • Added the option to load the previous AutoRun configuration file on startup
  • Added an option to warn when loading the previous AutoRun configuration file
  • Added the ability to set the default Open folder for when you choose File - Open or click on the Open button
  • Added a feature that supports passing a command line option for the File to Autorun (ie. loading a PowerPoint presentation within the PowerPoint Viewer)
  • Corrected a defect if you choose to use an icon from the .exe and then clicked select without hightlighting an icon
  • Added Help icons for every option to help users understand Autorun Wizard
  • Added text about what to do next after running a successful test.
  • Added command line option to pass the autorun.dat file you are working on
  • Corrected several defects that would allow you to save an invalid configuration file causing the autorun not to work.
  • Added references to new product website AutoRunWizard.com

New in AutoRun Wizard 1.01 (Jan 16, 2010)

  • Added a new main menu and image toolbar.
  • Added keyboard shortcuts for every item.
  • Added a DEBUG option to help our Support Team analyze problems in the field.
  • Added more options for ordering to make it easier for users to find.
  • Added help and FAQ to the about box.
  • Updated the Base Folder option to support network drives.
  • Updated the error handling on all file operations to be more meaningful and user friendly.
  • Updated to disable the Save button if a validation error occurs.