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WinCompose Portable Changelog

What's new in WinCompose Portable 0.9.11

Sep 3, 2021
  • Fix startup issue with missing System.ValueTuple.dll (#425)
  • Do not write debug messages to the log file (#420)
  • Address an issue where WinCompose may interfer with monitor sleep (#432)
  • Fix an issue with the tooltip appearing at random times (#426, #350)
  • Fix erratic behaviour of Scroll Lock key (#321, #421, #393)

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.10 (Jun 4, 2021)

  • This is a hotfix release for an annoying rendering issue in the options window.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.9 (Jun 3, 2021)

  • New: can search for specific keys in sequence window using key:a, key:@ etc.
  • New: tweak feature allows to disable Caps Lock as soon as the key is released
  • New: allow to run without elevated privileges
  • Fix: installed version had no icon
  • Fix: crash on Windows 8
  • Fix: backspace can be used in sequences
  • Various minor bugfixes

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.8 (May 12, 2021)

  • This version adds more meaningful log messages for debugging purposes and fixes a bug where two instances of WinCompose would run in parallel.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.7 (May 7, 2021)

  • New: WinCompose can be configured to not run at startup
  • Changed: the startup code was completely rewritten to try to address issues reported by multiple users
  • Fix: swap_on_invalid feature was misbehaving
  • New: Catalan and Afrikaans translations
  • Fix: combining characters were badly rendered in compose sequences
  • Fix: user macros containing n would sometimes not work
  • Changed: the “Disable” and “Restart” features were removed
  • Changed: performance improvements in the sequence window scrolling
  • Changed: .NET Framework 4.0 or later is now required

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.6 (Dec 3, 2020)

  • This release fixes a regression with sequence priorities.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.5 (Nov 27, 2020)

  • Improvements:
  • Better compatibility with GTK+ applications (Inkscape, The Gimp…)
  • Will not try to run with elevated privileges if not installed as administrator
  • Can use characters such as " n as well as x2468 in custom sequences
  • Multiple bugfixes:
  • Sometimes the compose key cannot be properly configured
  • Crash when the clipboard is locked by another process
  • Crash when Unicode sequences of more than 6 digits are typed
  • The task scheduler would kill WinCompose after a long time
  • Would not work with the Japanese IME
  • Crash when pressing CtrlZ in the Option window test widget

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.4 Beta (Nov 18, 2019)

  • This preview releases tries to address a key translation problem when Japanese IME is active.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.3 (Nov 18, 2019)

  • This bugfix release fixes two grave regressions:
  • unable to use the advanced Unicode input
  • using Left Control just after AltGr could cause the control key to remain stuck
  • Also in this release:
  • new Ukrainian translation
  • allow WinCompose to run at logon even if another user uses it

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.2 (Nov 14, 2019)

  • This urgent release fixes issues with the AltGr key causing Left Control to get stuck, and with Space outputing garbage characters in certain conditions.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.1 (Nov 14, 2019)

  • New features:
  • the favourites section is now accessible
  • allow to disable WinCompose when a given window class or title is active
  • allow rules such as <:> or < > in addition to <colon> or <space> in the custom compose file
  • Fixes:
  • fixed performance issues caused by the GUI thread preempting the keyboard hook
  • sequences would misbehave when the Japanese IME was active
  • fix a crash on launch on Windows XP
  • use a better third-party notification icon library
  • fix issues with AltGr getting stuck

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.1 Beta 20190805 (Aug 5, 2019)

  • This beta releases tries to fix various issues related to the AltGr key.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.1 Beta 20190405 (Apr 5, 2019)

  • This beta release fixes Windows XP startup issues and provides better error reporting when the application crashes.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.1 Beta 20190318 (Mar 18, 2019)

  • This beta release includes a tentative workaround for interference between WinCompose and the Japanese IME system.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.9.0 (Mar 14, 2019)

  • WinCompose now attempts to run with elevated privileges, to fix incompatibilities with various software that also runs with such privileges
  • Fixed a regression in advanced Unicode input that was affecting QMK compatibility; now Enter is required at the end of such sequences
  • A second, additional compose key can be configured
  • The notification area icon can now be hidden
  • The search filter was rewritten and is now a lot more usable
  • New compose sequences for upcoming Emoji 12.0 standard
  • Many UI improvements: a new interactive window to select the compose key, a slider to set the reset delay, new icons for the settings and sequences windows, various usability fixed here and there
  • Sequences results can be copied to clipboard

New in WinCompose Portable 0.8.2 (Aug 20, 2018)

  • Fix a regression in generic Unicode input and several minor bugs.

New in WinCompose Portable 0.8.1 (Aug 10, 2018)

  • Bugfix release, with a few additional features:
  • The user can disable built-in rules
  • BackSpace, Tab, Home and several such keys can now be used in sequences

New in WinCompose Portable 0.8.0 (Apr 14, 2018)

  • This major release features improved Emoji support, support for several compose keys, and many bugfixes:
  • compatibility fixes for Notepad++ and LibreOffice
  • better support for AltGr being used both as a compose key and in its usual role
  • fixes for the Alt state being locked permantently
  • better support for German capital eszett (ẞ)
  • support for older .NET versions (3.5 and some 3.0)

New in WinCompose Portable 0.7.8 Beta 20171107 (Nov 8, 2017)

  • This is a preview release

New in WinCompose Portable 0.7.8 Beta 20170626 (Aug 4, 2017)

  • This is a preview release

New in WinCompose Portable 0.7.7 (Aug 4, 2017)

  • Features:
  • Pasting a Unicode character in the sequence window allows to search for any sequence printing that character
  • Allow n in rules files, for multi-line sequences/macros
  • Added a simple way to edit user-defined sequences
  • Hovering over a Unicode character in the sequence windows will zoom on the character
  • Compose rules:
  • Backspace cancels the current sequence
  • Support for german capital eszett (ẞ)
  • Compose l f for ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
  • Compose s f for ¯_(ツ)_/¯
  • Tweaks:
  • The options window was reorganised and has a better layout
  • WinCompose no longer interferes with Cygwin X windows
  • Allow to maintain original compose key behaviour: when this option is active, pressing and releasing Ctrl will act as a compose key, but holding Ctrl will allow key combinations such as CtrlC
  • Bugfixes:
  • Remove older WinCompose versions at installation time
  • Better .NET detection at installation time
  • Fix an issue where Windows would automatically disable WinCompose under heavy load or when the system was put to sleep
  • Support for HexChat
  • Workaround for caps lock misbehaving in GTK+ applications