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| image = [[File:Rominatords.jpg]] | | image = [[File:Rominatords.jpg]] | ||
| type = PC Utility | | type = PC Utility | ||
| version = 2008.20 | | version = 2008.20 (7 Dec 2008) | ||
| licence = Mixed | | licence = Mixed | ||
| author = Hankchill | | author = Hankchill | ||
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==Changelog== | ==Changelog== | ||
'''Version 2008.20 12 | '''Version 2008.20 2008/12/07''' | ||
* [+/-] Code optimizations here and there. | * [+/-] Code optimizations here and there. | ||
* [FIX] When the feedback system is offline, you're notified right when you go into it, instead of when you try to send the feedback. | * [FIX] When the feedback system is offline, you're notified right when you go into it, instead of when you try to send the feedback. | ||
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* [+] When making a donation, the license agreement is shown automatically, make sure you understand it before making a donation. | * [+] When making a donation, the license agreement is shown automatically, make sure you understand it before making a donation. | ||
'''Version 2008.19 10 | '''Version 2008.19 2008/10/30''' | ||
* [+/-] Completely rewritten the way Rominator handles serial numbers. The Key Code is no longer required and the serial will not change if you need to format your computer. Serials can also be auto-retrieved through a Lost Registration system. | * [+/-] Completely rewritten the way Rominator handles serial numbers. The Key Code is no longer required and the serial will not change if you need to format your computer. Serials can also be auto-retrieved through a Lost Registration system. | ||
* [+] Added a license agreement in the Registration Area. Be sure you read it. | * [+] Added a license agreement in the Registration Area. Be sure you read it. | ||
* [+] Added two more game languages: Czech and Polish. | * [+] Added two more game languages: Czech and Polish. | ||
'''Version 2008.18 09 | '''Version 2008.18 2008/09/27''' | ||
* [FIX] Fixed a bug that wouldn't allow you to customize the toolbar [Windows]. | * [FIX] Fixed a bug that wouldn't allow you to customize the toolbar [Windows]. | ||
* [+/-] If you've already entered in the contest, the contest window will no longer just close itself, so you can still read the rules (but not enter twice). | * [+/-] If you've already entered in the contest, the contest window will no longer just close itself, so you can still read the rules (but not enter twice). | ||
'''Version 2008.17 09 | '''Version 2008.17 2008/09/21''' | ||
* [FIX] Temporary files are cleared properly when decompressing Zipped games. | * [FIX] Temporary files are cleared properly when decompressing Zipped games. | ||
* [+] Added a new option in the General Settings to automatically download the DS icon for Zip files. This way you do not need to identify them to retrieve their icon if they already have database info. | * [+] Added a new option in the General Settings to automatically download the DS icon for Zip files. This way you do not need to identify them to retrieve their icon if they already have database info. | ||
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* [+] If you look in the Help menu, you'll notice a super-secret menu item. Can't tell you what it does yet, but you will find out. | * [+] If you look in the Help menu, you'll notice a super-secret menu item. Can't tell you what it does yet, but you will find out. | ||
'''Version 2008.16 08 | '''Version 2008.16 2008/08/26''' | ||
* [FIX] If you were to run Rominator fresh off another computer or tried to put it on a USB stick with the Rominator Data folder, the settings file would not be created and Rominator would crash. This has been fixed. | * [FIX] If you were to run Rominator fresh off another computer or tried to put it on a USB stick with the Rominator Data folder, the settings file would not be created and Rominator would crash. This has been fixed. | ||
'''Version 2008.15 08 | '''Version 2008.15 2008/08/25''' | ||
* [+] Added in extra name processing if you have the Multilanguage Tag in the middle of the name and there is only 1 language, it will now remove the space after the %m (if there is data after the %m tag). | * [+] Added in extra name processing if you have the Multilanguage Tag in the middle of the name and there is only 1 language, it will now remove the space after the %m (if there is data after the %m tag). | ||
* [+/-] Updated cheat download links to cohere with GBAtemp's new cheat directory structure. | * [+/-] Updated cheat download links to cohere with GBAtemp's new cheat directory structure. | ||
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* [+] Added an option in the General Settings to disable the existing file check, so if a file is missing it will not be highlighted red. This will also greatly speed up network access of your games. | * [+] Added an option in the General Settings to disable the existing file check, so if a file is missing it will not be highlighted red. This will also greatly speed up network access of your games. | ||
'''Version 2008.14 08 | '''Version 2008.14 2008/08/13''' | ||
* [FIX] Bugfix release; fixed a critical bug that prevented flash cards from being displayed in Windows XP/Vista. Sorry. | * [FIX] Bugfix release; fixed a critical bug that prevented flash cards from being displayed in Windows XP/Vista. Sorry. | ||
* [+] Renaming games on your EZ-Flash V card will rename the .sav in the SAVE directory as well. | * [+] Renaming games on your EZ-Flash V card will rename the .sav in the SAVE directory as well. | ||
'''Version 2008.13 08 | '''Version 2008.13 2008/08/11''' | ||
* [FIX] The bug which did not allow you to have your flash drive in without a card has been fixed [Windows Users]. You will no longer receive error messages until the flash card is inserted into the drive. | * [FIX] The bug which did not allow you to have your flash drive in without a card has been fixed [Windows Users]. You will no longer receive error messages until the flash card is inserted into the drive. | ||
* [FIX] Sorting by modification date in Save Defender works properly now. | * [FIX] Sorting by modification date in Save Defender works properly now. | ||
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* [FIX] Minor bug fixes. | * [FIX] Minor bug fixes. | ||
'''Version 2008.12 08 | '''Version 2008.12 2008/08/01''' | ||
* [+] Added new method for customizing the toolbar, as the one created did not work for Windows. Toolbar Customizing window has not changed for Mac OS X. | * [+] Added new method for customizing the toolbar, as the one created did not work for Windows. Toolbar Customizing window has not changed for Mac OS X. | ||
'''Version 2008.11 07 | '''Version 2008.11 2008/07/31''' | ||
* [+] Rominator Website is online! Visit through the Help Menu. Complete usage documentation available at the website http://www.rominator.net/. | * [+] Rominator Website is online! Visit through the Help Menu. Complete usage documentation available at the website http://www.rominator.net/. | ||
* [+] Added a 'Score' column which can be enabled in the View Options* . | * [+] Added a 'Score' column which can be enabled in the View Options* . | ||
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* [FIX] Misc. small bug fixes - Registered users only. | * [FIX] Misc. small bug fixes - Registered users only. | ||
'''Version 2008.10 07 | '''Version 2008.10 2008/07/07''' | ||
* [+/-] Started using previous compiler again; the Rominator Libs folder isn't needed, feel free to trash it. The new compiler had problems with Windows Vista as well. | * [+/-] Started using previous compiler again; the Rominator Libs folder isn't needed, feel free to trash it. The new compiler had problems with Windows Vista as well. | ||
* [FIX] Fixed bug where cheats would not auto-update on the flash card if Save Defender was inactive. | * [FIX] Fixed bug where cheats would not auto-update on the flash card if Save Defender was inactive. | ||
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* [+] Added a new feature for the DS Game Catalog: The ability to view Metacritic Scores and Descriptions. The option to enable this can be found under the General Settings. | * [+] Added a new feature for the DS Game Catalog: The ability to view Metacritic Scores and Descriptions. The option to enable this can be found under the General Settings. | ||
'''Version 2008.9 07 | '''Version 2008.9 2008/07/02''' | ||
* [+] Added a Country Filter for the Box Art Manager. | * [+] Added a Country Filter for the Box Art Manager. | ||
* [+/-] Salamantis has updated his Quick-Start Guide to reflect all of the new changes. | * [+/-] Salamantis has updated his Quick-Start Guide to reflect all of the new changes. | ||
* [+/-] Minimum donation has been adjusted to $2. I do this for a very valid reason; the PayPal fee. They collect 40 cents on the dollar donation, leaving me with a very small amount, so it doesn't do much impact. I believe asking for the dollar raise on the donation to register Rominator is quite justified with the work that has gone into it. | * [+/-] Minimum donation has been adjusted to $2. I do this for a very valid reason; the PayPal fee. They collect 40 cents on the dollar donation, leaving me with a very small amount, so it doesn't do much impact. I believe asking for the dollar raise on the donation to register Rominator is quite justified with the work that has gone into it. | ||
'''Version 2008.8 07 | '''Version 2008.8 2008/07/01''' | ||
* [+] Rominator now remembers sort column for game lists | * [+] Rominator now remembers sort column for game lists | ||
* [FIX] Fixed Rominator not giving correct name to games compressed with a gamelist that didn't have the name as the 3rd column. | * [FIX] Fixed Rominator not giving correct name to games compressed with a gamelist that didn't have the name as the 3rd column. | ||
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* [+/-] For Windows, there is now a folder called 'Rominator Libs' which contains all the DLL's Rominator uses. This folder must be in the same Location as Rominator to run. I am not happy about this change but the folks at RealSoftware forced it upon me when I upgraded, so hopefully the next revision of RealBasic will let me pack all of the DLL's back into the application. | * [+/-] For Windows, there is now a folder called 'Rominator Libs' which contains all the DLL's Rominator uses. This folder must be in the same Location as Rominator to run. I am not happy about this change but the folks at RealSoftware forced it upon me when I upgraded, so hopefully the next revision of RealBasic will let me pack all of the DLL's back into the application. | ||
'''Version 2008.7 06 | '''Version 2008.7 2008/06/25''' | ||
* [FIX] Trimming games on Flash Card trims properly if game isn't in database. | * [FIX] Trimming games on Flash Card trims properly if game isn't in database. | ||
* [FIX] Fixed Manual Renaming for game lists. | * [FIX] Fixed Manual Renaming for game lists. | ||
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* [FIX] Fixed renaming bug that wouldn't update the name properly and then tell you the game didn't exist if you tried to do anything with it. | * [FIX] Fixed renaming bug that wouldn't update the name properly and then tell you the game didn't exist if you tried to do anything with it. | ||
'''Version 2008.6 06 | '''Version 2008.6 2008/06/20''' | ||
* [+] Remember what was viewed in Rom Statistics. | * [+] Remember what was viewed in Rom Statistics. | ||
* [+/-] Columns can now be resized as well as arranged in any order by dragging them in the View Options. | * [+/-] Columns can now be resized as well as arranged in any order by dragging them in the View Options. | ||
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* [FIX] Misc. Bug Fixes. | * [FIX] Misc. Bug Fixes. | ||
'''Version 2008.5 06 | '''Version 2008.5 2008/06/02''' | ||
* [FIX] Fixed update progress to reset itself after checking for updates. | * [FIX] Fixed update progress to reset itself after checking for updates. | ||
* [FIX] Much faster importing and loading games in game lists. | * [FIX] Much faster importing and loading games in game lists. | ||
'''Version 2008.4 06 | '''Version 2008.4 2008/06/01''' | ||
* [+] Addition of a brand new feature called Save Defender, which allows you to run automated backups of your save files on your flash card, and restore from any backup point. * Only available to registered users. | * [+] Addition of a brand new feature called Save Defender, which allows you to run automated backups of your save files on your flash card, and restore from any backup point. * Only available to registered users. | ||
* [FIX] Fixed the displaying of Zip games' icons. | * [FIX] Fixed the displaying of Zip games' icons. | ||
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* [+/-] Data will need to be migrated over to User/Library/Preferences [Mac OS X] / Documents and Settings\~username\Application Data [Windows]. Rominator will do this for you if you do not. You might see errors if you do not migrate, it is normal. | * [+/-] Data will need to be migrated over to User/Library/Preferences [Mac OS X] / Documents and Settings\~username\Application Data [Windows]. Rominator will do this for you if you do not. You might see errors if you do not migrate, it is normal. | ||
'''Version 2008.3 05 | '''Version 2008.3 2008/05/25''' | ||
* [FIX] Quick-fix to make the program run properly. | * [FIX] Quick-fix to make the program run properly. | ||
'''Version 2008.2 05 | '''Version 2008.2 2008/05/25''' | ||
* [FIX] If a game has a header with an invalid character (e.g. ZELDA_DS:PH) it will post-process the name and allow you to backup your saves properly. | * [FIX] If a game has a header with an invalid character (e.g. ZELDA_DS:PH) it will post-process the name and allow you to backup your saves properly. | ||
* [+] Message Bar shows the Total MB Trimmed when selecting games. | * [+] Message Bar shows the Total MB Trimmed when selecting games. | ||
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* [+] Added an easter egg! Your clue: An Internet Phenomenon. Good luck. | * [+] Added an easter egg! Your clue: An Internet Phenomenon. Good luck. | ||
'''Version 2008.1 05 | '''Version 2008.1 2008/05/24''' | ||
* [FIX] Serial Number did not register on some systems. | * [FIX] Serial Number did not register on some systems. | ||
* [+] Dragging and Dropping your save games into a game's Save Window will import it now. | * [+] Dragging and Dropping your save games into a game's Save Window will import it now. | ||
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* [FIX] Auto-renaming upon drag and drop would not rename the file; this has been fixed. | * [FIX] Auto-renaming upon drag and drop would not rename the file; this has been fixed. | ||
'''Version 2008.0 05 | '''Version 2008.0 2008/05/23''' | ||
* [+] Rominator v2008 has officially been released. | * [+] Rominator v2008 has officially been released. | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 28 July 2021
| Rominator | |
| File:Rominatords.jpg | |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Hankchill |
| Type | PC Utility |
| Version | 2008.20 (7 Dec 2008) |
| Licence | Mixed |
| Links | |
| [Windows and Mac Download] | |
| Website | |
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