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BlindScanner Changelog

What's new in BlindScanner 4.6

Aug 16, 2018
  • Many fixes and improvements to scanning over the network. For the most part, changes have been made to the server.

New in BlindScanner 4.5 (Aug 16, 2018)

  • Fixes and improves scanning over network.

New in BlindScanner 4.4 (Aug 16, 2018)

  • Added translation into German
  • Fixed the problem of starting the service after installing the redistributable Microsoft Visual C++
  • Fixed error with automatic document feeder control

New in BlindScanner 4.3 (Aug 24, 2017)

  • Network error handling optimized, scanning in separate thread

New in BlindScanner 4.2 (Jun 28, 2017)

  • Improved source's combobox. Now it shows selected host, port and scanner at the same time
  • Addressed issue that causes the BlindScanner.exe is not being installed
  • Scanner sources are now can be saved to a roaming user profile

New in BlindScanner 4.1 (Apr 2, 2017)

  • Added a feature to check for BlindScanner updates
  • Addressed a Windows XP compatibility issue
  • Addessed an issue that prevented language load for the Server Console
  • Addressed an issue that caused an activated license not applied to TWAIN module
  • Server license activation improved
  • Improved error handling for Service Controller

New in BlindScanner 4.0 (Sep 23, 2016)

  • BlindScanner 4 combines the functionality of two previous versions, Standard and Pro, which makes it possible to scan directly to image files and use third-party image editors supporting TWAIN sources.
  • Compared with previous versions, BlindScanner 4 allows users to set an image file template and scan to multi-page PDF and TIFF files without using an auto-feeder and specifying the number of files. You can configure such image parameters as brightness, contrast, and B&W image threshold. The preview and scanning region selection areas have been improved.
  • Of course, BlindScanner is still capable of sharing virtually all known TWAIN scanners, supports automatic feeding of original documents and double-sided scanning. The functionality of the program will be improved in upcoming minor releases.

New in BlindScanner 2.21 (Sep 23, 2016)

  • Dual sign (SHA1 & SHA2) for setup
  • Required privilegies changed in setup file

New in BlindScanner 2.20 (Sep 23, 2016)

  • Added the ability to use a template file name for automatic file naming with a multi-scan

New in BlindScanner 2.19 (Feb 5, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug when creating a directory on multipage scanning
  • Fixed crash when the server is checking for ADF
  • Fixed storing the setting of the selected language on the server
  • Some UI improvements

New in BlindScanner 2.18 (Jul 2, 2014)

  • Fixed behavior when scanning at delay
  • Changes in the installer
  • Search for available servers in networks (UDP Broadcast)
  • Localized interface of the server console

New in BlindScanner 2.16 (Jan 17, 2014)

  • Removed unnecessary source reopening in the multipage scanning mode;
  • Added license unlink procedure

New in BlindScanner 2.15 (Jul 22, 2013)

  • Fixed scanning using WIA devices without PaperSize specified (Canon)

New in BlindScanner 2.14 (Jul 9, 2013)

  • Links changed to the new web-site

New in BlindScanner 2.13 (Jul 9, 2013)

  • Server: Fixed processing the list disconnected scanners
  • Server: Context menu for a server icon in the system tray
  • Compatibility test for server and client versions

New in BlindScanner 2.12 (Jul 11, 2012)

  • Spanish language;
  • Fixed inaccessibility of the compression settings after switching scanning formats;
  • Fixed changing of scanning format when after switching profiles

New in BlindScanner 2.11.17.0 (Jun 5, 2012)

  • German language
  • Link to the server log file
  • Help file replaced by the link to the FAQ section

New in BlindScanner 2.10.1.0 (Sep 30, 2011)

  • Ability to change connection port,
  • Server: Service dispatcher's interface and ability for switching between app/service modes (pipes),
  • Server: Interface for available scanners management,
  • Changes in activation procedure,
  • Executable files signed with digital signature Microsoft Authenticode

New in BlindScanner 2.10.0.0 (Sep 22, 2011)

  • Ability to change connection port
  • Server: Service dispatcher's interface and ability for switching between app/service modes
  • Server: Interface for available scanners management
  • Changes in activation procedure
  • Executable files signed with digital signature Microsoft Authenticode

New in BlindScanner 2.9.0.0 (Dec 28, 2010)

  • Updated TWAIN component
  • EOSError fixed (service installation)

New in BlindScanner 2.8.1 (Oct 26, 2010)

  • Fixed preset loading bug

New in BlindScanner 2.8.0 (Oct 19, 2010)

  • Italian language
  • Registration info in the about box
  • Fixed preset loading function for Color mode value
  • Fixed the problem of interoperability with the Pro version (server-side)

New in BlindScanner 2.7.0 (Apr 19, 2010)

  • Unicode
  • Fixed DS not opened issue
  • Error messages suppresed on server
  • Logfiles was moved to Common AppData

New in BlindScanner 2.6.1 (Nov 9, 2009)

  • New command-line parameter "file" added (specifies file name)

New in BlindScanner 2.6 (Nov 9, 2009)

  • NT Service included
  • Log write function modified
  • Presets

New in BlindScanner 2.5 (Oct 15, 2009)

  • Expanded command line parameters
  • Updated Indy
  • Log write function modified
  • Interactive mode service

New in BlindScanner 2.4 (Sep 30, 2008)

  • Modified access violation check procedure

New in BlindScanner 2.3 (May 10, 2008)

  • "Cannot change Visible in OnShow or Onhide" error corrected
  • Some code improvement

New in BlindScanner 2.2 (Feb 9, 2008)

  • Modified Open-Close TWAIN procedure for multipage scanning
  • Updated installator

New in BlindScanner 2.1 (Oct 3, 2007)

  • TIFF Compression
  • Page number (ADF)

New in BlindScanner 2.0.0.0 (Sep 25, 2007)

  • New user interface
  • Multiple servers support
  • Scanner selecting on client
  • Skipping blank pages (ADF duplex)
  • New licensing model
  • Improved scanning engine
  • Unified Pro and Standard server

New in BlindScanner 1.18 (Apr 10, 2007)

  • Links to website updated
  • Some improvements of design

New in BlindScanner 1.1 (Apr 6, 2007)

  • Command-line options added. ADF support and multipage scanning

New in BlindScanner 1.12 (Oct 27, 2006)

  • Command line params

New in BlindScanner 1.11 (Oct 24, 2006)

  • Resetting paper size before start scan

New in BlindScanner 1.4.0 (Jun 5, 2006)

  • bug fixes
  • 1200 dpi scanning mode