MemPad Changelog

What's new in MemPad 3.69 Beta

Nov 21, 2021
  • INIfile option [main] SingleClickLink = 1 (links triggered by single mouse click or ENTER)

New in MemPad 3.68 (Oct 3, 2021)

  • Encrypted file: issue with restoring minimized window fixed (content was biefly visible)
  • Shift+Control+ENTER: makes new line with same indent (tabs and blank spaces copied)
  • Pages locked by default (main menu): a new page is exempt (until Mempad is closed)
  • Diary, identifying page of today: only the day of month is compared (2 digits excl. DOW)
  • Index pane, alternative shortcuts for new page: INI file switch [main] CtrlN = 1
  • Ctrl+N, Shift+Ctrl+N, Alt+Ctrl+N (to add page: as next, before, as child)
  • Alternative context menu trigger: Shift+F10

New in MemPad 3.68 Beta (Mar 22, 2021)

  • Encrypted file: issue with restoring minimized window fixed (content was biefly visible).

New in MemPad 3.67 (Jan 3, 2021)

  • Backup procedure changed (actual copy instead of renaming)
  • Title items swapped: file name first, "MemPad" second
  • Unicode auto detect UTF-8/16 (if without BOM) for auxiliary files: languages, custom menus, ..
  • PureBasic compiler ver. 5.73 with msftedit.dll (replaces Riched20.dll)
  • Fixed: Problems with some Asian languages (Korean, Hindi..)

New in MemPad 3.67 Beta 7 (Dec 7, 2020)

  • PureBasic compiler ver. 5.73 with msftedit.dll (replaces Riched20.dll)
  • Fixed: Problems with some Asian languages (Korean, Hindi..)
  • Backup procedure changed (actual copy instead of renaming)
  • Title items swapped: file name first, "MemPad" second
  • Unicode auto detect UTF-8/16 (if without BOM) for auxiliary files: languages, custom menus, ..

New in MemPad 3.66 (Mar 7, 2020)

  • PureBasic compiler 5.71

New in MemPad 3.66 Beta (Jul 29, 2019)

  • Bugfix: system tray icon resolution
  • Bugfix: Launcher.txt, Lookup.txt issue with relative paths
  • System tray left click: brings window to the foreground, if it does not have the focus
  • If password input window is aborted: warning message will only show once and not again
  • Encrypted file, stand-by or hybernate: password is asked again after resuming
  • Export window adjustments

New in MemPad 3.65 (Oct 3, 2018)

  • Larger tool bar buttons (24 pix)

New in MemPad 3.65 Beta 1 (Aug 24, 2018)

  • Larger tool bar buttons (24 pix)

New in MemPad 3.64 (Jun 14, 2018)

  • New Menu item (toggle): Tool mode [x]?
  • ON: system tray mode with only [x] symbol in title bar
  • OFF: normal 3 symbols in title bar, regardless of system tray mode (extra menu item)
  • New system tray mode indicator: in tool bar row, rightmost pos.
  • Bugfix: Index tree item input: Slash in numeric keypad possible now
  • English language file edited
  • Internal links: upper/lower case issue fixed
  • Bugfix: Import failed when last page was empty

New in MemPad 3.63 (Feb 19, 2018)

  • Password window moved to screen center if outside desktop
  • INI file option: CtrlWin=0 will deactivate Ctrl+Win (index pane show/hide; alternative: Ctrl+1)
  • PureBasic compiler ver. 5.62

New in MemPad 3.62 (Mar 17, 2017)

  • Bugfix: Save function for a new file failed (closing file/Mempad did save properly)
  • Status bar optional (INI file: StatusBar=1): page path, caret position, update * mark
  • Import function faster; special "re-import" removed from menu
  • PureBasic compiler ver. 5.60

New in MemPad 3.61 (Sep 18, 2016)

  • Fixed: Concurrent file access issue (problem with external backup software)
  • Double click on index item: no more beep
  • Ctrl + [x] in systray mode will exit MemPad
  • PureBasic compiler ver. 5.50

New in MemPad 3.60 (Dec 14, 2015)

  • x64 (64 bit) version available
  • Internal page links: issue with underline character fixed
  • Inserting a link with underline character now forces angle brackets (as w/ spaces)
  • For links in angle brackets: no internal character replacements are done
  • PureBasic compiler version 5.40
  • Fixed: system tray icon lost if Windows Explorer crashes

New in MemPad 3.59 (Aug 23, 2015)

  • System tray mode now always indicated by single [x] in title bar instead of triple symbol (no INI file tweak required)
  • "New..." button and menu modified
  • INI file tweak LineNumber (1:on) now also displays character position, marked length
  • Info window (About..) also closes on click outside

New in MemPad 3.58 (May 2, 2015)

  • Bugfix: Restore focus issue (restore minimized window; sub window close)
  • Bugfix: Language issue in export and import windows
  • New language items: #178, #179, #180, #181, #182
  • Default name (index) of new page is "New page" (instead of "Title?")

New in MemPad 3.57 (Dec 15, 2014)

  • PureBasic compiler 5.31
  • Some language items added or modified (#10, #175..177)
  • If "languages" folder missing, *.lng files are assumed in (main) program folder
  • User's language is now saved in extra file "Language.ini" in program folder
  • Error message if file opened on other computer
  • File/open menu: currently open file is marked with radio button
  • Keyboard shortcut: numpad"/" - collapse node and sub nodes (for good)
  • Export all, option "node as file name": using current MemPad file name (without extension)
  • Export: open file, with program = NOTEPAD.EXE /P will print directly
  • INI file option [Export] TitleSpaces = number of spaces between level symbols and title; (HALNA / Android compatible), see help file

New in MemPad 3.56.1 (Jul 7, 2014)

  • Info box (about..) issue fixed

New in MemPad 3.56 (Jul 7, 2014)

  • Bugfix: second command parameter (preselect page) failed if beginning with backslash
  • Language files: new item #174=Saved (message at end of toolbar)
  • Encryption: Text background color is set before password prompt
  • Export: Status "(use) node as file name" is saved in INI file

New in MemPad 3.55 (Mar 24, 2014)

  • Bugfix: Update status (asterisk at end of tool bar)
  • Bugfix: Memory stack feed (auto push) did not work after changes in ver. 3.53
  • Multi monitor: search window position adjustment if necessary
  • Auxiliary text files (Lookup, Launcher, insert menus): if not found in data folder, MemPad will take them from the program folder
  • PB compiler version 5.22

New in MemPad 3.54 (Nov 19, 2013)

  • Edit option (menu, Alt+S): wide spacing of selected text
  • PB compiler version 5.20
  • Flickering cursor issue (on some computers) fixed

New in MemPad 3.53 (Sep 3, 2013)

  • Dual monitor issue fixed (startup position)
  • Comma as blank space replacement in links is no longer default (see Help/Tweaks)
  • File link: Ctrl + double click will "edit" instead of "open" (acc. to Explorer context menu)
  • Memory stack feed (auto push) suppressed when index in tree is changed by keyboard
  • Fixed: Toolbar button quirk after restoring window thru hotkey

New in MemPad 3.52 (Jun 3, 2013)

  • At start: MemPad makes sure the window is not completely outside desktop
  • Search: changing search string resets search
  • Program/data folder info improved (menu:?)
  • Export: option to use node as file name
  • Bugfixes; PureBasic 5.11

New in MemPad 3.51 (Oct 16, 2012)

  • Improved support of angle brackets for web links; better handling of East Asian links
  • Menu items "Data folder" and "Program folder" (under Menu:?)
  • Browser for web links can be specified in INI file (see Help:Tweaks

New in MemPad 3.51 Beta (Sep 21, 2012)

  • Link issue: Links are not properly underlined (and fail to function) when they include blank space or East Asian characters. This can be overcome by enclosing the link in angle brackets (a Windows feature)
  • MemPad 3.51 supports this feature with the following enhancements:
  • When links (internal or file links) with spaces are inserted, angle brackets will be added.
  • Function key F10 at the end if a link will insert angle brackets (MemPad detects the beginning of the link by keywords).
  • INI file setting: AngleBracketLinks=1 will enclose all (newly inserted) links an angle brackets.

New in MemPad 3.5 (Aug 17, 2012)

  • UNICODE support

New in MemPad 3.42 (Jul 8, 2011)

  • Black background issue fixed
  • INI file option: ToolMode=1 >> only [x] button shows in title bar; will escape to systemtray
  • Encryption: Password required for each read operation incl. "Reload" and "Restore"

New in MemPad 3.41 (Nov 26, 2010)

  • New compilation due to Kaspersky's false alarm; minior changes

New in MemPad 3.40 (Feb 17, 2010)

  • Languages for user interface: auto detect or selection in menu
  • Available: English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Turkish, Chinese
  • Sort nodes (siblings)
  • Seach window remains active (unless string found in index)
  • Hotkey assignment handling (window) changed
  • Bugfixes, internal improvements

New in MemPad 3.33.1 (Jan 9, 2010)

  • Bugfix: paste problem (different source font)

New in MemPad 3.33 (Jan 9, 2010)

  • Search:
  • internal handling changed (supports Chinese now)
  • new option: whole word
  • Launcher and context menu:
  • Submenus (one level) supported
  • Launching a program without path: Windows' PATH variable applied
  • Max number of launch items is no longer limited
  • Internal page links:
  • Context menu "Page Link (Ctrl+O)" shows index link to insert
  • Auto saving index path (manually by ALT+O) upon new node and name change
  • Saved index path remains for multiple use
  • Local file links:
  • New: Insert file links (browse or drag&drop)
  • Multiple file links by drag&drop
  • Set tab stops:
  • Internal calculation improved
  • +++ attn: your individual tab width settings may be lost +++
  • Ctrl+Alt+T as alternative key combination for Windows Vista
  • Export: parameters all saved (INI file)
  • Moving nodes: internal handling improved; smoother index update
  • Line number display (optional): INI file item LineNumber=1
  • Option "Extended page memory" removed (now always "extended")
  • Message boxes now centered in MemPad window (not screen centered)

New in MemPad 3.32 (Jan 23, 2009)

  • Bugfix: select background color
  • Bugfix: buffer overflow if too many background colors
  • Launching and text links: now supporting *.cpl, *.scr ..
  • Crypting XP,Vista: "Strong Cryptographic Provider" fixed (not by default)
  • New INI file handler (internal)

New in MemPad 3.30 (Dec 20, 2007)

  • Hotkey brings MemPad to the foreground
  • Page memory: browser-like back/forw. buttons; extended page memory option
  • New mini launcher (tool button, popup menu)
  • New menu in SystemTray (right mouse click) incl. launcher menu
  • Background color separately for text, index
  • Search window redesigned; option to keep window open; case sensitive search
  • Search & Replace
  • New modification flag (asterisk)
  • Lookup feature: (local) programs can be launched as well
  • Initial page as command parameter: index path supported
  • Encryption: checkbox "Win98 compatible" now in password window
  • Auto save: interval can be changed in INI file

New in MemPad 3.20 (Jun 27, 2007)

  • New full width Toolbar
  • New Move buttons: To parent level as next node, To child level of preceding node
  • Auto Save option (every 4-5 minutes)
  • Set Tab size (width) by Ctrl Alt TAB (at intended first tab position)
  • Custom Insert Context Menu: to select words from file
  • Right mouse click Shift or Ctrl key offers lines from InsCtrl.txt or InsShift.txt as context menu for insert
  • Tokens for date and time
  • Search backwards, search within node
  • Tab key blocked in text, when anything is marked
  • Lock Editing: Option to lock all pages, button to lock/unlock the current page.
  • Page memory stack: new "remember!" function ("M" button), more..
  • INI file statement: [Export] section, TitleLNfeed = 0|1 (empty line under title: N|Y)
  • Internal improvements, bugfixes