Copernicus Version History

1.5.2
[new] Console logs are created on the next run after a crash.
[new] Tools window uses native transparency.
[new] Restored tools window drop shadow.
[new] Added localization support.
[new] Added crash reporter.
[fix] Plays better with non-administrator accounts.
[fix] Selection tool correctly covers menu bar.

1.5.1
[chg] Copernicus now completely free.
[fix] Better compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger".
	
1.5
[new] Complete overhaul.
[new] Registration System Changed. Codes no longer expire.
[new] Movie Capture tool updated. Works properly.
[new] Thumbnail browser. Much spiffier looking.
[chg] Minor components removed.
[chg] Removed dockless mode because of Panther "enhancements".

1.3.1
[fix] Cancelled object captures no longer produce images.

1.3
[new] Added Triangles theme. Set as default.
[new] Added help tags to the capture window.
[chg] Image and Movie caches moved to Application Support. 
[chg] Removed "Empty Cache" button. Too Dangerous.
[chg] Selection tool now works at high window layer for better capture.
[chg] Removed option for "Click and Drag" selections.
[chg] Fixes order of hotkey string, modifiers now come first.
[chg] Now remembers last movie selection.
[fix] Properly respects setting of "Add to Image Cache" checkbox.
[fix] Resets invalid cache settings
[fix] Potential object capture crash.
[fix] Fixed a bug that may have altered preferences.

1.2.8
[new] Can now install themes by dragging onto theme list.
[new] Added object capture capabilities.
[new] Added three buttons to theme specification.
[new] Added ThemeMinimumOS option to theme specification.
[new] Added "Object Capture" hotkey.
[chg] Added "Get Themes" item to "Internet" menu.
[fix] Fixed overlapping buttons in small movie viewer.
[fix] Fixed error with null selections in selection tool.

1.2.7
[new] Added "Other..." option to scale menu for custom scale values.
[new] Added ability to send screenshots directly to printer.
[new] Added ability to send screenshots directly to clipboard.
[new] Added post-processing tab to preferences window.
[new] Added ability to scale movies.
[new] Copernicus restores front process if post-process = Do Nothing.
[new] Added loading dialog to show Copernicus launch progress.
[new] Added movie monitor to view movies as they are captured.
[chg] Now shows Copernicus folder after altering dock icon visibility.
[chg] Much improved theme support.
[chg] Added Release Notes item to internet menu.
[chg] Shareware alert now activates Copernicus.
[chg] Removed "Bypass Preview Window" option.
[chg] Selection now defaults to Select and Double Click.
[chg] Redesigned Movie Capture Settings Window.
[chg] Sound now plays when region capture tool invoked.
[chg] Enter key now accepts selection for selection tool.
[fix] Preferences menu item now works again.
[fix] Shift-Selecting multiple thumbnails backwards works now.
[fix] Selection tool aborts if Copernicus is deactivated.
[fix] Crash that occurred when capturing most recent region.

1.2.6
[fix] Fixed the movie capture bug introduced in 1.2.5.
[fix] Fixed the registration bug introduced in 1.2.5.

1.2.5
[new] Option to not dim screen for selection tool.
[new] Added option to scale images from 10% to 1000%.
[new] Saves window positions for preview and preferences windows.
[new] Option to change picture storage folder in advanced tab of prefs.
[fix] No longer shows debug error when movie cache folder is missing.
[fix] Fixed potential crash when copying images to the clipboard.
[fix] Fixed a potential keypress detection bug.
[fix] Thumbnail listbox now displays more than three pictures.
[chg] Selection rectangles now contrast against black backdrops.
[opt] Selection rectangles are now much faster with selection tool.

1.2.4
[fix] Preferences window no longer consumes so much processor power.
[new] Movies can now be exported with different compression settings.
[chg] Movie cache folder now automatically cleaned out when app quits.
[new] Added "Empty Cache" button to advanced tab of preferences window.
[chg] Creator code for screenshots now defaults to Preview.app.
[new] Added Contextual menu to thumbnail viewer window.

1.2.3
[fix] Selection no longer moves down and right one pixel when clicked.
[new] "Last selection" hotkey to easily capture a selection multiple times.
[new] Any drive can now be used as a movie scratch disk.

1.2.2
[fix] Selection can no longer be dragged offscreen.
[fix] Now saves thmbnail selection instead of first picture in list.
[fix] Buttons now only enabled when a picture is selected.
[fix] Movie would display incorrectly in the preview window. (yes, again)
[chg] Moved about box from preferences window to separate window.
[chg] "Default monitor" menu now only enabled on multi-monitor systems.
[chg] Show Cursor now defaults to true.
[chg] Renamed "Best Size" button to "Actual Size".
[new] Movies now have a maximum size setting.
[new] "Open With" menu in preview window sends pictures to other programs.
[new] Activate on dock click is now an option.
[new] Capture window fade out time is now customizable.
[new] Copernicus disables quit menu item in hidden dock icon mode.

1.2.1
[fix] Cursor didn't appear in movies that didn't track the mouse.
[fix] Menubar hidden after region capture if bypassing preview window.
[new] Multiple picture export window for saving many pictures at once.
[new] Added an option to show the mouse to the movie capture window.
[new] Shift key now constrains selection to a square.
[fix] Selections can now be full screen.

1.2
[fix] "parse date" bug from beta 2 and 3.
[new] Now imports images from Copernicus 1.1 instead of deleting them.
[fix] Theme preferences were not saved.
[fix] Key preferences were not saved.
[fix] Movie would display incorrectly in the preview window.

1.2b3
[new] New selection tool is resizable and draggable.
[chg] Themes are now located in the resources folder.
[fix] Drawing of the cursor into movies.
[fix] Sample window was too dark.
[new] Feature that moves selection with arrow keys.
[chg] Improved the accuracy of the sample window (hold option key).
[fix] No longer suddenly closes movie window if you choose not to save.

1.2b2
Fixed bug that made text in about tab disappear.
Changed highlight color from orange to grey.
Changed background color for image preview from stripes to grey.
Changed picture info window into a sheet.
Added a confirmation window for deleting pictures.
Added neat visual cue for copying image to clipboard.
Movies now stay only within screen bounds on single monitor systems.
Fixed bug on invoking region capture and quickly changing apps.

1.2b1
Holding control key in region capture redirects screenshot to clipboard.
New resizable preview window displays image thumbnails.
New picture property editor let's you change visibility of watermark and cursor.
Improved movie capture interface.
Improved preferences dialog.
Invoke key now hides capture window if it is showing.
Images can now be dragged directly out of the preview window.
New new Internet menu.
Movies now save instantly.
Added ability to hide and show the dock icon.

1.1.2
Made printing easier by making the page setup dialog an option.
Movie capture now faster and more reliable.
Selection capture fixed from a bug introduced in 1.1.1.
Added an option to bypass preview window.
Added an option to enable/disable sounds.

1.1.1
Improved the Ice Theme.
Added the Radioactive Theme.
Option to show preferences at launch.
Added an about option to the application menu.
Added option to center watermarks.
Changed key defaults to F6 Through F8.
Optimized movie capture.
Movies can now be recorded to ram, for faster recording.
Now shows file sizes in preview listing.

1.1
Overhauled the main window.
Reinstated the dock icon.
Added quicktime exporting for still pictures.
Fixed a large number of small bugs.

1.0.6
Changed the key selection dialog to a sheet.
Fixed an issue with the key activating as it was set.
Added an options menu.
Disabled the dock icon and the menubar.

1.0.5
Fixed a major bug regarding registration.

1.0.4
Various bug fixes regarding multiple screens.
Fixed the movie preview dialog, it can no longer be above the menu bar.
Now displays dimensions of pictures in the preview window.
Added a 'Scale' button to the preview window.

1.0.3
Now supports multiple screens.
Fixed a fullscreen capture bug regarding resolutions.
	
1.0.2
Added an option for simpler region capture and made it the default.
Fixed drawing of the cursor in region capture mode.
Added a pixel preview (hold option key) to region capture mode.

1.0.1
Added TIFF/PNG saving support
Fixed a bug that caused captured images to not save in some situations.
Let return key perform a region capture when screen is darkened.
Fixed several UI issues.
Added a Window menu, and added a command key for Minimize.
Fixed crash on click of an image in the preview window.
Fixed automatic version checking to work with the new DNS server.
Removed the splash screen - inconvenience.
Updated the manual.
Movie capture interface overhauled.

1.0
Initial Release