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Yawcam - Version history

Version 0.7.0 (2020-07-21):

- Changed renderer for preview window from native to J2D.
- Changed default theme for user interface from Java to Windows.
- Added option to select theme for user interface.
- Added option to scale font size in user interface.
- Added option to select time unit for interval in Ftp and File.
- Added option to set interval to less than 1 second for Ftp and File.
- Added option to rotate image 90 or 270 degrees.
- Added option to display overlay in preview window.
- Added easier access to camera settings in preview window via popup menu.
- Fixed compatibility issues with Java version 10 to 14.
- Fixed notification message in Windows 10.
- Fixed web server to handle query parameters correctly.
- Fixed that image overlay was not added when all output types are disabled.
- Fixed motion detection's auto level that could stop when no device selected.
- Fixed that Capture window with predefined path only allowed JPG.
- Fixed that Capture window didn't use the correct image quality setting.
- Fixed that Capture window didn't save JPG with some graphics cards.
- Fixed conflict between device monitor and drivers native settings dialog.
- Fixed some languages that were not displayed correctly.

Version 0.6.2 (2018-08-18):

- Fix for version check and IP detection to handle HTTPS.

Version 0.6.1 (2017-12-18):

- Better support for Asian languages.
- Added Korean language file.
- Fixed a security issue in the webserver.

Version 0.6.0 (2016-05-11):

- Added "Silent retry on error" for File output.
- Added option to disable confirmation of multiple instances.
- Added option to start capture window at startup.
- Added option to disable sound in capture window.
- Added option to auto save images from capture window.
- Added option to add overlay on images saved from capture window.
- Changed where image quality is selected for capture window.
- Fixed possible deadlock in device error monitor.
- Fixed a problem where the service didn't start with 64-bit java.
- Fixed that MD analyzed images faster than the camera could deliver.
- Fixed bug when filename contained multiple "{" or "}" for File and Ftp.
- Fixed page designer's preview for MJPEG.
- Fixed path problem for browse/save buttons.
- Fixed some static language.
- Updated language files.

Version 0.5.0 (2016-01-31):

- Fixed problem with repeated images when device wakes up after sleep.
- Fixed extravars text overlay for empty files.
- Fixed correct action on cancel button for IP camera settings.
- Fixed the broken limit function for motion detection actions.
- Fixed performance problem when the Motion Event list is very long.
- Fixed possible memory leak when previewing Motion Events.
- Fixed window position when previewing Motion Events.
- Fixed image width/height ratio in Motion Events' mini preview.
- Fixed e-mail smtp port number problem in SSL mode.
- Fixed the 2GB file size limit for "Images to Movie".
- Fixed broken page preview.
- Fixed compatibility issues with Java 9.
- Added default URL if version check fails.
- Added auto sensitivity/tolerance for motion detection.
- Added new algorithm for motion detection.
- Added max filter for motion detection.
- Added noise filter for motion detection.
- Added popup menu with image size for motion detection.
- Added video recorder for motion detection.
- Added auto delete for motion detection's event list.
- Added option to show Preview Window without borders.
- Added functionality to move Preview Window with mouse dragging.
- Added support for running multiple instances of Yawcam.
- Improved JPEG encoding performance.
- Removed the Java Applet.
- Updated language files.

Version 0.4.2 (2015-07-20):

- Added workaround for java 1.8.0_X symbolic link problems.

Version 0.4.1 (2013-04-18):

- Fixed problems introduced with java 1.7.0_21
- Fixed that MD couldn't be disabled in some cases.

Version 0.4.0 (2013-02-17):

- Fixed problem with spaces in file path for MD's Run .exe
- Fixed better argument handler for MD's run .exe
- Fixed that MD sometimes got triggered on exit.
- Fixed that MD didn't stop active event on disable button.
- Fixed problem with certificate handler for FTPES.
- Fixed problem with hibernation.
- Fixed delayed open of settings when problem detecting local ip.
- Fixed missing error message for "Change to device..." when device error.
- Changed timestamp in console.
- Added memory for the settings in the function: Images to Movie.
- Added memory for the capture dialog's file path.
- Added option to force timezone: timezone.txt
- Added device error monitor.
- Updated language files.

Version 0.3.9 (2012-10-27):

- Changed limit behavior in motion detection.
- Fixed motion detection's problem running .bat files.
- Added text file hack: ipcheckurl.txt
- Added workaround for unstable ftp hosts.
- Added favicon.ico for built in webserver.
- Updated language files.

Version 0.3.8 (2012-06-11):

- Fixed DSJ timeout problem for IP-cameras.
- Fixed a problem with FTP using IPV6 config and JRE7.
- Added compatibility with more ftp servers.
- Added support for running as a service with a 64-bit JRE.

Version 0.3.7 (2011-11-09):

- Fixed settings and GUI problems with Java 7.
- Fixed that image was saved at startup even when scheduler disabled the file output.
- Fixed broken horizontal flip when running as a service.
- Added text file hack: javarendering.txt
- Added an attempt to reconnect the camera if unexpectedly lost.
- Updated language files.

Version 0.3.6 (2011-03-22):

- Fixed 12 hour clock overlay.
- Fixed problem with "Don't save Motion Event" for File and Ftp action.
- Fixed "define motion detection area" for when image > screen size.
- Changed installer to Inno Setup 5.4.2
- Updated language files.

Version 0.3.5 (2011-02-19):

- Fixed broken ftp in service mode.
- Fixed problem with "Stay connected" and long ftp intervals.
- Fixed problem with fullscreen and always on top.
- Fixed better ip resolving for UPNP-mapping.
- Added option for ftp to upload final filename directly.
- Added script for debug logging.
- Added file hack for playing soundfiles.
- Added fallback for bad FTP REST response.
- Added variables {day}, {dayShort}, {month} and {monthShort} for filenames.
- Added numbers to the name of identical devices in the device list.
- Added MJPEG as new stream type.
- Added new overlay variable {file:xxx}
- Updated language files.

Version 0.3.4 (2011-01-01):

- New FTP handler.
- Added option to stay connected during the ftp sleeping interval.
- Added option for silent retry on authentication error for ftp.
- Added GUI option to chmod ftp file. (No need for text-file-hack any more)
- Added option to run ftp secure in FTPS or FTPES mode.
- Added option to run ftp in active mode.
- Added delayed start for motion detection.

Version 0.3.3 (2010-02-28):

- Fixed better controls to select video format. (No need for forcevideoformat.txt any more...)
- Added compatibility mode if native rendering fails.
- Added possibility to flip image.
- Fixed problem with black images on large image sizes.
- Fixed problem with old image when preview window was closed.
- Added option to release camera completely with text file hack: releasecamera.txt
- Better support for Chinese and Japanese language.
- Improved speed in internal webserver.
- Added fullscreen mode for preview.
- Added possibilty to keep aspect ratio for preview.
- Fixed possible memory leak in file output.
- Added new overlay variable: %pubip
- Handles missing file name for file output better.
- Added info button in file output settings.

Version 0.3.2 (2010-01-02):

- Fixed the problem to start Yawcam with Windows 7 64bit and 32bit java.
- Added possibility to disable check for other instances of Yawcam.

Version 0.3.1 (2009-12-29):

- Added support Windows Vista and Windows 7.
- Added support for network cameras.
- Added better support for DV-cameras.
- Added possibillity to run Yawcam as a windows service.
- Added socket timeout for ftp upload.
- Added more language files.
- Added option for forcing reload of overlay images.
- Added possibility to use longer intervals for FTP and FILE.
- Added {tstampMS} variable also for FILE output.
- Creates folder structure if needed when saving files via FILE output and motion detection.
- Changed timeout for the streaming javascript's loading image.
- Improved usability for ImagesToMovie function.
- Fixed the bug with the flickering preview window.
- Fixed shorter waiting time before stream starts.
- Fixed problem detecting 64bit java.
- Fixed some GUI errors.
- Fixed problem with bad image quality when running as service.
- Removed Stealth mode. (Run as service instead)

Version 0.3.0 (2007-04-06):

- Updated the video source handler.
- Fixed FREEZE BUG!
- Fixed memory leak in JPEG encoding.
- Removed JRE from installation file.
- Added stream by JavaScript.
- Added new stream protocol for applet.
- Added possibility to disable zoom in applet.
- Added popup menu for right click on applet.
- Added the file name variables:
     {date},{dateY},{dateM},{dateD},{tstamp},{tstampH},{tstampM},{tstampS}
- Added function to save images into a movie.
- Added image overlay.
- Added kick and ban stream viewers.
- Added always on top option.
- Added right click menu on tray icon.
- Added tray icon balloon tip text.
- Fixed decimal value bug in ftp and file interval fields.
- CPU optimizations for file and ftp output.
- Fix: Version check doesn't affect startuptime any more.
- Added stealth mode, which allows hiding windows and tray icon.
- Fixed offline image to save as "out0.jpg" instead of "out{5}.jpg".
- Fixed a problem related to image arrays and FTP.
- Fixed bug in FTP regarding multiline answers to NLST.
- Fixed speedup for FTP image arrays.
- Added more options in image array wizard.
- Added user defined overlay variables (parsed from text file).
- Added a Scheduler.
- Fixed a bug in "silent retry on connection error" for ftp upload.
- Added possibility to use all system fonts in text overlay.
- Added resized images function to fit a PDA's or Mobile phone's screen.
- Added WAP page with WAP 2.0 XHTML compability.
- Fixed a bug where ftp sometimes didn't delete temporary files.
- Fixed that webserver didn't allow filenames containing spaces.
- Added a new page in the settings for the connection.
- Added support to forward ports via UPNP.
- Added a page designer for the stream page.
- Now loads from the template file dynamically on each request.
- Added online check and url info guides.
- The local IP is detected more accurate and hopefully not confused by Firewire ports etc.
- Added Motion Detection.

Version 0.2.6 (2005-05-01):

- Fixed security hole in webserver.
- Fixed scrolling problems in console.
- Centered ftp Password prompt.

Version 0.2.5 (2005-02-04):

- Fixed bug in hidden startup mode.
- Fixed better error handling for settings file .
- Added offline-image-function.
- Added Time and Data limits.
- Added maximum stream connection limits.
- Added variable stream image production rate.
- Made stream startup robuster on slower computers.
- Fixed a small memory leakage when closing a stream connection.
- Fixed ViewerFrame no-update bug.
- Now ftp uploads tmp-file and rename to correct name.
- Fixed the "String index out of range"-bug for the ftp.
- Added support for saving image arrays on ftp.
- Added Offline-image possibilities for applets on separate webservers.
- Fixed a time problem in the applet that sometimes made it lag.
- Added confirm dialog before detect webcam function.
- Made the password prompts submit when pressing enter for:
    the applet,
    the ftp password,
    the add a user/password to the stream dialog.
- Changed the panning behaviour for the applet.
    (It now pans when the mouse is near the applet's border)
- Fixed the loading text in the applet that didn't disapear in some browsers.
- Fixed modal behaviour for popup windows.
- Added a progress bar on closing.
- Added sound alert when a viewer connects.
- Added sound effect when capturing an image from capture window.
- Fixed the wrong-size-on-preview-window bug.

Version 0.2.4 (2004-12-05):

- Fixed some ftp bugs.
- Added silent retry option for ftp errors.
- Added path memory for save dialog.
- Added some new overlay variables.
- Added text overlay preview.
- Added some new warning messages.
- Added announcement possibilities.
- Added possibility to use older language
   files. Missing parts will now show up
   in english.
- Added forced applet size.
- Added zoom functionality in applet.
- No need for the signed applet anymore.
- Added smarter code for data transfer to applet.
- Added password protection for the stream applet.
- Added button for auto detection of public ip.
- Changed from java 1.4 to java 1.5 (5.0)

Version 0.2.3 (2004-04-27):

- Changed XML-parser for the settings file.
- Added more text colors.
- Added background colors for text overlays.
- Added logfile printing.
- Added support for saving image arrays.
- Fixed Stream-startup-bug.
- Fixed Ftp-directory-bug.
- Fixed GifEncoder-bug.
- Fixed Ftp-time-out-bug.
- Added version check option in settings.

Version 0.2.2 (2004-03-29):

- Fixed the java 1.3 requirements mistake
   in the stream applet.

Version 0.2.1 (2004-03-26):

- Stream output now only use one port.
- Added more error texts in the applet.
- Added a signed applet.
- Added support for more file types
   in the http server.
- Text is aligned in main window.
- Now consumes less CPU
- Now open webpages in new windows.
- Fixed open-url-bug in win9x.
- Detecting webcam now works smoother.
- Checks for new versions at start.

Version 0.2 (2004-02-05):

- Video-streaming added.
- Some code optimization
- Made some static english language dynamic.
- Fixed some window placement.

Version 0.1.1 (2003-12-31):

- Fixed mutex bug in HTTP.
- Fixed memory leakage in console.
- HTTP doesn't leave the browser waiting
   when HTTP-output is turned off.

Version 0.1 (2003-12-18):

- First official release...