What's new in VentaFax & Voice 7.10.258.616
May 27, 2019
- In rare cases, infinite looping could occur in the process of disconnection after reception, as a result of which the connection did not break. Fixed.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.10.257.615 (Oct 30, 2018)
- Added the capability to automatically activate call recording after manually picking up an incoming call (including situations when IP telephony is used).
- In some cases, the T.38 protocol would be enabled for incoming calls in spite of being disabled in the account settingsThis caused the call to be terminatedThe issue has been resolved.
- Fixed the issue with the Message Manager that occurred when the user attempted to open a folder while a voice message was being played.
- The OpenSSL library has been updated to improve the compatibility with some SMTP servers and Windows 10.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.9.255.613 (Mar 21, 2017)
- You can now enable two-dimensional coding (MR) separately during fax transmission and receptionThis can accelerate the reception and transmission of black-and-white faxes, but significant line noise can lead to greater than regular fax distortions compared with one-dimensional coding (MH)In order for two-dimensional conding to work, both parties need to support it.
- Regrouped the parameters on the IP telephony account settings tabNew settings addedIn particular, the "Registration expiry, s" parameter lets you change the re-registration interval, which is sometimes required for some SIP servers.
- To simplify the work in the softphone mode (intended for making voice calls using IP telephony supporting fax reception and transmission), some changes were made to the user interface of the main window and some tips were added.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.8.253.6111 (Nov 18, 2016)
- Added the support of speech recognition modulesThis capability can be used in remote control scripts for performing specific actions depending on recognized wordsThe feature requires Windows Vista or a newer OS with Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 installed.
- When using text-to-speech conversion (TTS mode) along with regular text files (*.txt), you can use files of special formats (*.xml and *.vxml) that offer more flexibility in converting text to speechThese files can be used as voice replies and messages, including those used for remotely controlling answering machines.
- Added the support of T.38 redundancyWhen this mode is enabled, each new T.38 packet will contain data from older packets in case some of them got lostThis will increase transmission reliability, but will also result in more data being transmitted.
- Added the following parameters to the SET_OPTION script operation:
- GroupCmd_On/GroupCmd_Off – allow/prohibit the use of command groups instead of a single command.
- SpeechRecognition_On/SpeechRecognition_Off – allow/prohibit speech recognition.
- Added a new %SRResult variable for answering machine remote control scriptsIt is used for storing the latest recognized voice command.
- Fixed a bug that occurred during the reception of fax messages over the T.38 protocol when some packets got lost.
- When using IP telephony, a notification about error 31 was occasionally shown after the start of the programFixed now.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.7.248.606 (Feb 18, 2016)
- When using IP telephony now speakerphone mode is automatically enabled while dialing a number without sending a message (and automatically disabled when the call is over), except in the case of real-time message review mode (call screening) being active
- Failed tasks sometimes were not displayed in the Scheduler. This has been fixed
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.7.247.603 (Dec 23, 2015)
- In all versions:
- Improved compatibility with Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8 and 8.1). You will now be able to send faxes both from traditional programs (desktop apps) and Windows Store apps (also known as Metro-style apps). However, when you print to the VentaFax “virtual printer” from such apps, it will generate files that do not contain a transparent text layer.
- You can now use integrated Windows 10 tools (Microsoft OCR Library for Windows Runtime) for optical text recognition.
- If VentaFax was running during Window shutdown, it occasionally generated an error message. This has been fixed.
- In multi-line versions:
- When a task was scheduled through the command line, no line by number routing rules were used. In some cases, these rules also worked incorrectly when tasks were scheduled in other ways. This has been fixed.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.6.244.598 (Oct 13, 2015)
- Fixed problems with voice command set automatic detection for certain modems.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.6.243.616 (Sep 12, 2015)
- In all versions:
- Added a possibility to generate scheduled delivery queue from comma-separated text files (*.CSV).
- Added the support of voice functions in voice GSM modems by Huawei (tested with Huawei E173, but may work with other models from the same manufacturer).
- Added the support of IMS-based VoIP servers, including Caller ID support (tested on a server of the Maxifon provider, Belarus).
- Fixed a bug in the Scheduler that caused the name of the message file name to be ignored during the creation of a new selection.
- In Home versions:
- Added the support of one-pass scheduling using recipients’ details from the phone book or a CSV file, like it happens in Business versions. In the Home version, this feature is demonstrative in nature: in comparison with the Business versions, the size of the schedule here is limited to three tasks.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.4.237.590 (Dec 17, 2014)
- In all versions:
- To convert text to speech (TTS), you can now use the new free Microsoft Speech Platform SDK 11 (supporting 26 languages) in addition to Microsoft SAPI 4 and 5.1 platforms.
- To do that, you need to download the 32-bit (x86) version of the platform (the x86_SpeechPlatformRuntime\SpeechPlatformRuntime.msi file) from Microsoft.com or our site. Apart from that, you need to download and install the necessary voice packages from Microsoft’s website.
- (Please note that we use the 32-bit version of the platform for the 64-bit family of Windows operating systems. If some of your other applications require a 64-bit version of the platform, you can install both, since they won’t conflict with one another.)
- The new VentaFax virtual printer generates fax messages with a “transparent” text layer. Such a message can be easily found by a text fragment using standard Windows search tools.
- The resolution of outgoing fax messages has been adjusted in the new virtual printer.
- The number of pages is now displayed on the thumbnails of received multi-page fax messages.
- In Home versions:
- Both incoming and outgoing fax messages can now be stored in the PDF format.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.3.233.582 (Oct 15, 2014)
- Faxing with industrial Siemens/Cinterion MC 52i-module based GSM modems is now supported.
- Fixed an Internet-telephony related bug that caused disconnect after multiple switching from voice to fax mode and back while using G.711a codec.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.3.227.568 (Oct 3, 2014)
- The program can now display new fax messages as thumbnails right in the main application window. Clicking a thumbnail will open the corresponding message in the Message Manager.
- The Message Manager now features a “New Faxes” virtual folder containing unread incoming fax messages.
- We have slightly changed the algorithm of searching for a phone number in the names of documents sent to the VentaFax “virtual printer”. Previously, a phone number was a sequence of characters between the first and the second # sign. From now on, it will be a sequence of characters between the first and the last # sign. This will allow users to specify phone numbers containing one or several # signs (sometimes used by alternative communication providers) in the names of their documents. For instance, to pass number 497813364585#001 to the program, the user will have to name the document something like fax#497813364585#001#.docx.
- Fixed a bug that caused the answering machine parameters to be redefined incorrectly in some cases.
- Fixed the connection termination procedure when using the SIP protocol. As the result, the connection termination event (“phone hung up”) is detected more correctly in case of some SIP service providers.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.2.222.558 (Apr 15, 2014)
- Improved compatibility with those Asterisk-based VoIP servers that support T.38 protocol (e.g. provided by GTI Technologies, www.gtivoip.com).
- Now you can disable country/area code autofill when adding new records to a phone book.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.2.221.553 (Jan 25, 2014)
- From now on, the name of an incoming message file can include the caller’s name if it was sent during the call or found in the phonebook by the phone number.
- While redefining voicemail parameters, you can now change the number of rings to sound before the program takes the call.
- Added the "Monitor incoming calls" parameter. When this option is enabled, the program will "hear" incoming calls as if the auto-answer mode were enabled, but will not take them. By default, this option is enabled for Internet telephony and disabled for regular telephony.
- During manual fax transmission (not scheduled), it was impossible to change or hide the header in the Message Wizard. Fixed.
- Fixed the problem with incorrect display of the schedule when the left-side navigation panel ("tree") was disabled.
- It is now possible to set "Default time mask" and "Telephone Type" options for all imported records when importing data to the phonebook.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.0.209.538 (May 25, 2013)
- Sometimes icon flashing in Windows notification area (system tray) did not stop after opening the LogBook by clicking the icon. Fixed.
- Data transfer to VoIP servers via non-standard ports (other than 5060 for SIP protocol and 1720 for H.323 protocol) did not work. Fixed.
- Records filter box in the Phonebook lose focus after entering a character. Fixed.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.0.202.494 (Mar 6, 2013)
- Fixed a bug in the implementation of the T.38 protocol that led to consistent degradation of the quality of received fax messages when using certain types of VoIP servers.
- Fax reception didn’t work if Cisco CallManager was used. Fixed.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.0.197.467 (Jan 18, 2013)
- Added a possibility to listen to non-standard SIP and H.323 ports and disable port listening.
- Fixed the following issues that occurred during the use of Internet telephony:
- in some cases, phone numbers in the Schedule were dialed incorrectly;
- pressing the number dialing buttons in the speakerphone mode caused the speakerphone to turn off;
- it was impossible to manually pick up an incoming voice call in the speakerphone mode.
- Fixed a number of minor bugs.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.0.187.430 (Nov 20, 2012)
- Added a possibility to use a STUN server for IP telephony.
- Restored the possibility to use the speakerphone mode for IP telephony that was inadvertently lost in the previous version of the program.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.0.183.426 (Nov 20, 2012)
- Fixed a bug that resulted in incorrect automatic detection of voice command set for virtual VoIP modem.
New in VentaFax & Voice 7.0.182.425 (Nov 20, 2012)
- You can now specify email addresses up to 255 characters long (used to be 31) in Actions after reception and Actions after transmission.
- The time mask editing panel now contains its number. This number can be used for selecting a specific time mask when configuring the delivery schedule by launching the program with command line options (for example, for integration with external applications).
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.8.161.401 (Oct 26, 2011)
- Fixed a bug that resulted in no fax message being generated after scanning if the PDF format was selected for outgoing fax messages.
- When editing a quick search field in the Scheduler or the Phonebook, the Delete key worked incorrectly: instead of deleting a character, it generated a record deletion prompt. Fixed.
- Fixed a bug that resulted in an incorrect operation of the Tall Saver mode.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.8.158.398 (Sep 20, 2011)
- Added a quick search function to the LogBook, Phonebook and Scheduler applications.
- Added the /grX: command line option, where X is the ring type (1, 2, 3 or 4). The option allows you to use different greetings for different ring pattern types.
- Fixed an error that did not allow users to select port numbers higher than 32.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.6.146.371 (Apr 8, 2011)
- When new messages arrived, the message counter on the fax display was not refreshed. When the executable module was working as a service, message counters were not refreshed. Fixed.
- Blocked the possibility of accidental installation of the program to the C:\ and C:\Program Files root folder.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.6.133.340 (Apr 8, 2011)
- The context menu of the Message Manager "tree" now has a "Locate on disk" item that opens an Explorer window with the selected file.
- The Scheduler now allows you to export task states while exporting selections.
- The Scheduler now allows you to search completed tasks by a date interval.
- You can now delete records selected from phonebooks from the list of recipients when scheduling delivery tasks.
- In some situations, splitting or merging of pages containing recognized text resulted in an error. The issue has been fixed.
- When a fax message containing a cover page was re-sent, information from the "Note" field could disappear. The issue has been fixed.
- When installing the program, you can now specify whether it should create shortcuts for all users (as before) or the current user only.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.6.127.328 (Dec 14, 2010)
- New functions have been added:
- In all versions:
- Added the "Action after transmission" option. Now the program can send an email notification, print the transmitted fax message or launch a third-party application immediately after completing a fax transmission session.
- The Scheduler now has a new parameter: "Treat tasks terminated with disconnection error (20) as completed successfully". When this option is enabled, such tasks will be moved to the “Completed” group (instead of "Failed") and will be marked with a yellow icon.
- The software will now prevent the computer from entering the stand-by or hibernation mode if fax delivery is enabled and there are uncompleted tasks in the schedule.
- The maximum number of operations with a remote control script command has been increased from 64 to 256.
- In Multi-Line versions:
- You can now set up line routing rules for outgoing calls depending on the destination phone number. Therefore, you will be able to automatically assign allowed lines for each scheduled task. For instance, you can use Line 1 for local calls and Line 2 for international calls.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.5.122.318 (Sep 2, 2010)
- New functions:
- You can now export search results from the Scheduler.
- Added a new key - /wa: - specifies whether the program should record a voice answer and sets the maximum recording duration in seconds.
- Bug fixes:
- If the user printed something using the VentaFax printer while the Main application is running, the transmission window was not brought to the foreground, but was hidden behind the window of the calling program.
- Lots of other minor bug fixed.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.5.117.317 (Sep 2, 2010)
- The integrated mail client works with Google Mail SMTP server again.
- Fixed some bugs in the Message Manager.
- Fixed a bug that occurred when sending intervals were adjusted in schedules and specific regional settings were selected.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.5.114.309 (Jul 21, 2010)
- The program now supports text recognition (OCR) in fax messages. The feature requires that Microsoft Office Document Imaging (MODI) application (part of MS Office 2003 and MS Office 2007) be installed on the system. And many more...
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.3.102.288 (May 1, 2010)
- Added new file extensions (docx, xlsx, ppt, pptx) to the "Documents" filter in the file selection dialog.
- If more than 2 file names were specified in the command line, not all the of files were added to the final fax message. The bug has been fixed.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.3.92.261 (Feb 5, 2010)
- Data backup and restore utilities have been added to the program package. Using them, you can, for example, create a backup copy of all program data on one computer and deploy it properly on a new one. The backup utility can be used even if an older version of the program is installed on the old computer.
- For MS Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), a feature for “transparent” conversion has been added. If such a file is chosen in the program, then its conversion into fax format will now be done without the corresponding application being visibly opened on the screen.
- Graphics files in the JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, WMF and EMF formats can now be converted within the program itself, without needing to call on the associated applications.
- A feature for storing settings for multiple SMTP servers has been added, so that users can quickly switch between them when needed. The SMTP server settings have now been moved into another tab, "Mail server - General," instead of "Reception - Automatic – Actions after reception – Mail server."
- During message transmission, the display now shows not only the dialed number, but also the values for the "To" and "Attn." fields.
- Now the Message Manager buttons for page navigation for multipage faxes are associated with hotkeys (Ctrl+up arrow, Ctrl+down arrow), pressing the Ctrl+Home and Ctrl+End key combinations will jump to the first or last page respectively, and the Ctrl-Shift-S combination will open the "Save as..." dialog.
- A setting for "Disconnect if DTMF # command is detected" has been added to the "Reception - Automatic - DTMF tone control" tab (turned off by default). If you pick up a phone on the same line and press the pound key (#, also called the number sign) when the answering machine is active, then the program will detect the signal and hang up.
New in VentaFax & Voice 6.2.73.237 (Jun 10, 2009)
- New functions have been added.
- The program can now automatically check for updates.
- Notifications in the form of semi-transparent windows have been added. The window appears after a message has been sent or received.
New in VentaFax & Voice 5.8 (May 19, 2007)
- Windows XP x64 and Server 2003 x64 support added.
- French interface localization file included in the installation archive.
- Now you can see the ACT! Contacts list as one of Ventafax phone books.
New in VentaFax & Voice 5.71 (Aug 10, 2006)
- New functions have been added