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Autoplay Menu Designer Changelog

What's new in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.81 [812]

Mar 13, 2023
  • Changes to improve Windows 11 support.
  • Security patch.
  • Updated the version of libraries to improve the security of the application being created.
  • Fixed some issues.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.8 [801] (Jan 20, 2022)

  • The full Windows 11 support.
  • The new embedded video player is implemented (Media Player object). The new player is independent of the Windows Media Player component and will work in Windows where Windows Media Player is missing.
  • There are Windows editions (Windows 10 N or Windows 10 KN edition, for example) where Windows Media Player is missing initially. Moreover, in Windows 11 the Windows Media Player is no longer the default app for playing videos. It's possible that it will be removed in one of the next update of Windows 11. Also Windows Media Player can be deleted by the user in Windows 8/10. With a new 5.8 version your videos will definitely be shown.
  • Additionally the new player have a modern desing and supports more video formats.
  • Fixed some issues.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.7 [720] (Oct 6, 2021)

  • Fixed some issues.
  • The page caching functionality can be disabled:
  • Can be used for projects with a lot of large pages to reduce the RAM use.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.7 [704] (Jul 7, 2020)

  • New GridView object:
  • The new GridView object is designed to represent various data as a structured view. Typical examples are part catalogs, product galleries, restaurant menus, document lists and so on. In all these examples the data can be represented visually in the same unified style.
  • Learn how to create a simple GridView object - the online step-by-step guide to create your first GridView object.
  • Support for SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics):
  • Use image files in the SVG format for images, buttons, panels and other interface elements as easily as standard graphics formats. Vector graphics helps turning your apps more responsible and adaptable to a range of screen resolutions.
  • Publish your Web App to VisualDesigning or to external Web Server:
  • As you know you can build a Web/HTML5 application from any project of Autoplay Menu Designer. The Web application allows you to distribute your application on any Mac/Windows/Linux computer that has a browser! You can burn it to CD/USB and run it as well as executable application(start the index.html file). Our Web app don't request an Internet connection and will be running on the Windows/Mac OS using the browser.
  • In 5.7 version we have made using of Web applications even easier! Just upload your application to VisualDesigning Web-server(or to any external Web-server) and use the resulting link to distribute your project.
  • Custom object states:
  • The new version introduces several new preset object states("Active", "Disabled"). You can select used object states for each object individually. Conveniently, each object state can be assigned with its own different visual style. This greatly simplifies designing user interfaces. Previously, in order to display the active state of an object, you had to create a dummy object and show it in place of the real object when the object state changed. Now, you assign the desired visual style for the "Active" state, and then simply set the object state to "Active" whenever you want.
  • Designing with Components:
  • The new version simplifies work with repeated similar interface elements, for example, the "Next" buttons on multiple Wizard tabs. The concept of components allow you to transform any graphical object into some kind of a stencil (Component) that transfers its properties to all copies of that object. In this case, whenever you modify the Component, all other instances of that object automatically receive the changes too.
  • KeyBoard events:
  • Assign usual actions to keyboard events, for example, to make a transition between pages by pressing a key.
  • Smart arranging objects:
  • Using smart guides easy to arrange objects on the pages.
  • Many other improvements:
  • Autosave projects, new grid settings, Media object events, the new gallery "Icons"(svg-based), etc...

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.6 [602] (Apr 17, 2019)

  • Fixed some bugs.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.6 [601] (Mar 20, 2019)

  • For the Web/HTML5 build mode the support of following objects is added : Edit Box, Standard and Radio button, Checkbox, Combobox. Also the full support of Variables is added.
  • In 5.6 version you can publish your project to the Web/HTML5 app using all opportunities of Autoplay Menu Designer.
  • The resizing mode is improved.
  • Create responsive apps which can be adapted to the current screen resolution automatically
  • Optimized the start time and memory using for huge projects with large quantity of resources.
  • Fixed some bugs.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.5 [503] (May 14, 2018)

  • Fixed some bugs.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.5 [502] (Apr 12, 2018)

  • Scaling of pages and windows:
  • Now your application is not limited to just one size and can adapt to the current screen resolution automatically. Moreover, you can allow users to scale the app’s window manually, in runtime.
  • Custom cursors:
  • In version 5.5 you can use any static cursors from *.cur files or any animated cursors from *.ani files for your objects.
  • Animated "Show/Hide objects" action:
  • Now you can show and hide objects in your application with accompanying impressive animated effects: Fly In , Fly Out, Wipe (50+ different effects), Fade.
  • "Debugging" mode:
  • This mode allows you to get detailed runtime information about your application to catch bugs and test if everything works as intended.
  • "Interrupt rest actions" function:
  • The new "Interrupt rest of actions" option in the "Events/Actions" dialog provides more opportunities for complex algorithms.
  • Transparency of the "Subwindow" object:
  • A Subwindow object with transparent background is useful when you want to use the same interface elements on multiple pages but don’t want to copy them over and over. In this case you create a “master page” that has a header, a footer and other elements that repeat on every page, and “inner pages” that contain unique elements. Insert those inner pages to a subwindow object and make this object transparent.
  • "Floating" mode for workspace panels:
  • Floating panels help you free up some screen space.
  • New page transition effects:
  • The 5.5 version adds a lot of page transition effects resulting in more than 50 effects overall.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.4 [406] (Nov 28, 2017)

  • he German language is added.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.3 [305] (Nov 30, 2016)

  • Fixed memory leaks.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.3 [301] (Nov 30, 2016)

  • New version of "Extension to build Web application" that is built on HTML5 standard is released
  • This function allows you to create a cross-platform application which will be work in the browser without any plugins on all modern devices (computers, tablets and phones) ! Moreover, you can upload your app to a website and distribute it as a link.
  • New powerful plugin "Thumbnails slider" is added.
  • The plugin displays scrollable list of image thumbnails and opens a preview window with enlarged image by the click (or double click).
  • The rotation of graphic objects is implemented.
  • Plugins were improved.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.2 [213] (Nov 30, 2016)

  • Fixed some bugs in plugins.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.2 [211] (Nov 30, 2016)

  • Fixed some bugs.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.2 [210] (Oct 16, 2015)

  • Transition effects between pages is added.
  • The "clear project folder" function is added.
  • The ability to change application information for a run-time module(company name, copyright and etc. ).
  • The double-click event is added.
  • Plugins were improved.
  • Full Windows 10 compatibility.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.1 [208] (Aug 1, 2015)

  • The volume control for the "Media player" object is added.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.1 [207] (Aug 1, 2015)

  • The variable showing a current track of the "Music player" object is added.
  • Fixed some bugs.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.1 [205] (Aug 1, 2015)

  • Fixed: display a wrong window name when a current page name(%CurPageName% variable) for it is used.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.10 [204] (Nov 12, 2014)

  • New objects:
  • Curve object is added.
  • Simple Text object is added.
  • Formatted Text Box object is added(Formatted text with a scroll and with a transparency).
  • List Box control is added.
  • ComboBox control is added.
  • Functions are added:
  • New styles for the begin/end of the line(for Line, Polyline and Curve objects) is added.
  • Support of embedded hyperlinks in the RTF viewer object.
  • Sort of objects function in the Show/Hide object action dialog.
  • The copying function of properties between states is added.
  • Plug-ins :
  • Embedded back/forward buttons for Slideshow are added.
  • Support of Image Preview, Image list, Slideshow plugins in the Web App.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.01 [186] (Jun 24, 2014)

  • The new feature for a Standalone build mode is added. Now you can create a separate data file to reduce startup time of your application.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.0 [172] (Mar 12, 2014)

  • The "loop" feature is added to the Media Player object
  • Fixed the problem with displaying of some PNG file

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 5.0 [163] (Dec 27, 2013)

  • Now You Can Create a Web Application:
  • Think to go cross-platform? This option allows you to distribute your application on any Mac/Windows computer that has a browser! Moreover, you can upload your app to a website and distribute it as a link.
  • New Graphic Core:
  • The new graphic core empowers Autoplay Menu Designer 5. Objects look smoother in run-time and are more easily manipulated in design-time. A lot of new customization options allow you to tune the view of your application exactly the way you want.
  • New Run-time Module:
  • The new powerful run-time module allows applications to execute faster, consuming less resources and providing stable performance whatever the complexity of the application is.
  • New User Interface:
  • The user interface of the program was rebuilt from scratch to provide better user experience. Adjusting project settings, placing objects or editing properties and variables is absolutely transparent thanks to the brand new UI.
  • Support for Variables:
  • Variables allow you to adjust the way the application is executed, modify properties or program complex behavior of your application. By means of internal and custom variables you can set up flexible interaction between the application and the user, while the registry variables promote easier manipulation of registry keys to save settings or read system parameters.
  • Standard Controls are Available:
  • Autoplay Menu Designer 5 features Standard button, Checkbox, Radio button and EditBox controls. This allows you to create standard interfaces with typical controls.
  • New Timed Actions:
  • The Timer object allows you to execute actions periodically, or after a specified time gap. Display reminders, pause execution or change behavior of the application at certain times.
  • Music Player:
  • Use the music player object to create audio books, music collections and audio tutorials, or just add ambience to your application with a playlist of music files.
  • Pack Resources into the App:
  • Autoplay Menu Designer now packs images, sounds and textures required by the application into a single standalone executable that doesn’t need any third-party files to work.
  • Full Unicode Support:
  • Now your app can deal with any language or even several languages simultaneously thanks to Unicode support for filenames and object names.

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.5 [166] (Aug 27, 2013)

  • Supporting a code signing for the standalone application

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.5 [160] (Aug 27, 2013)

  • Windows 8 x32/x64 support added

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.4 [157] (Aug 27, 2013)

  • ave history setting for a subpage object is added
  • Fixed a bug for the Post open page dialog

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.4 [155] (Aug 27, 2013)

  • Build: 155
  • Fixed a critical bug

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.4 [152] (Aug 27, 2013)

  • Fixed a problem with starting PDF files
  • Fixed a problem with "Play in full mode" action for the Media Player
  • Fixed some problems with File Browser

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.4 [148] (Aug 27, 2013)

  • Improved localization loading speed
  • Fixed drawing problem

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.4 [145] (Aug 27, 2013)

  • Fixed a problem with Publish locally option
  • Fixed some problems with Standalone Executables greater 2Gb

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.4 [140] (Oct 4, 2011)

  • Supporting Flash Player commands (for example: Play Stop Rewind) is added
  • Favorites tab was added to the files selection dialog

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.3 [126] (May 3, 2011)

  • Quality of fonts was improved ( Clear Type supported )
  • Text tool now supports RTF formatting
  • Publish feature was added
  • Publishing to USB flash drives was added
  • Play videos full screen feature was added to a Media Player tool
  • Feature to wait for an external application closed was added
  • Pause / resume sound when an external application started / closed
  • Scroll sub-page by mouse wheel was added
  • Preview image by single click in 'Image List' plug-in was added
  • Data file (autorun.dat) for autoplay menu merged with application file

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.2 [120] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • Files List View plug-in was added
  • Norway language localization was added
  • Fixed registration code re-entering problem in Windows Vista and 7
  • Fixed problem with fonts in Windows Vista and 7

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.1 [117] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • Improved font embedding feature
  • Minor bug fixing

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.1 [116] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • Creating one Executable file from Disk Image
  • Localizing non-textual resources of project(images, command lines, etc.)
  • Change of the object position inside of groups enabled
  • Adding Unicode support to the Send mail action and Tooltips
  • Sorting Tabs in Run/Open action was added

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.0 [112] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • The problem that localized strings was not placed well is fixed
  • The page name length limitation was removed
  • Showing the page name as window title was fixed

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.0 [111] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • Improved start of menu on large discs ( some delay if disc have many files and folders )

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.0 [110] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • Static mode (without preview by click) was added to Thumbnail preview plugin

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.0 [109] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • Program stop working after burn to dvd finished was fixed

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.0 [108] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • Tooltips problem was fixed

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 4.0 [107] (Feb 25, 2011)

  • Windows 7 x32/x64 support added
  • Burn to DVD/Blu-ray function is added
  • Create ISO image function is added
  • Multilanguage feature (Unicode chars supporting) for project is added
  • New project creating Wizard is added
  • Visual plugins supporting is added
  • Three plugins to work with photos is added ( Image preview, Slide show, Images list )
  • Interface localization was improved
  • Interface language Editor is added
  • Increased numbers of the built-in templates ( +24 template )
  • Project Settings dialog was improved
  • Supporting of the multi resolutions is added

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 3.6 [55] (Apr 1, 2010)

  • Burn to CD function was improved
  • Replacing of the application icon was added
  • Version information removed from autorun application file
  • Bug in "Open Folder" action was fixed
  • Bug in "Test" feature while .dat file renamed was fixed
  • Bug in Pie object selection was fixed

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 3.5 [24] (Feb 12, 2010)

  • Burn to CD function is added
  • The "Send Email" action is added
  • Renaming application file name at the distribution is added

New in Autoplay Menu Designer 3.4 [129] (Sep 24, 2009)

  • Menu can be password protected
  • USB autorun menu can be maked