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Version 2

11/28/09 2.1.0.3 Optimized memory usage
    Fixed incorrect CC default when sending e-mails via the New E-Mail Message window
10/12/09 2.1.0.2 Option to prevent auto-run when installing to USB flash drive
    Quick pick list added to the Edit window "Remind Me" button
    Reminder buttons now show mouse-over tips for the currently selected task in the Task Grid
    Added strikethrough text toolbar button
    Added horizontal rule toolbar button
    Now includes reminders when copying Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007 tasks and e-mails
    Fixed invalid user assignment bug in the Task Grid context menu
    Minor interface bug fixes
07/26/09 2.1.0.1 Interface editing improvements
    Global hotkey to create a new task
    Status bar indication when not showing folders in the Task Grid
    Fixed startup error when network card is disabled
07/22/09 2.1.0.0 Added value/cost columns (Earned Value Management)
    Option to auto-close reminder window when empty
    Improved progress and time linking behavior
    Status bar indication when not showing checked documents
    Shortcut keys to complete and clear the task status
    Option to update parent or owner task modified time when a task is updated
    Added "Units" time unit
    Added time units to the Filter Query Designer
    Task Grid context menu option to reschedule dates
    Print task content menu options added to the Preview window
    Option to recur task in specified folder
    Shows login computer and date in the User Profile summary
    Shows network login details in the Database Properties window
    Hyperlink editing improvements
    FIPS cryptographic compliance
05/24/09 2.0.0.9 Added Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007 contact drag-and-drop and copy/paste support
    New date/time and login user filter functions
    Sets appropriate default times for the date fields
    Option to e-mail the assigned user when a task status changes
    Added option to gray tasks that have been completed
    Added "New Document" to the tray icon context menu
    Improved handling of dropped connections when using USB devices and local area networks
    Shortcut icon option to open a document for editing
    Recurrence check added after overnight standby/hibernation
04/20/09 2.0.0.8 New toolbar arrow buttons for traversing previously selected folders, tasks and filters
    New date filter functions for day of week, work days, month, year
    New option for specifying the filter to be selected on login
    Login user selectable as the default assignee and owner
    New option to clear Owned By field when a task is completed
    New File menu option to add selected task to the Outlook Task List
    New task content menu option for inserting an image or file
    International character support for hyperlinks
    Recovers from 'Unrecognized database format' connection error
03/22/09 2.0.0.7 Added option to automatically refresh data in multi-user environments
    Added print preview menu options
    Added landscape orientation option for Task Grid printing
    New Filter Designer options to search Archives and Bin
    Fixed task filtering bug when referencing the login user name
    Fixed bug where data not saved exiting in-place editing mode
    Task Grid usability improvements
02/23/09 2.0.0.6 Added Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007 task drag-and-drop and copy/paste support
    Original link and attachment hyperlinks created for Outlook e-mails and tasks
    Added outgoing mail server (SMTP) secure connection options (TLS/SSL), e-mail test button and Gmail/Hotmail/Yahoo! options
    Added File and context menu entries to print the Folders view
    Printing wide Task Grids now sizes to fit page width
    Fixed Escape key error on the reminder popup
01/14/09 2.0.0.5 Added visual filter and e-mail template support for Parent document and Owner document fields
    Added Professional Edition wizard for replicating user options, columns and custom type configuration to other login users
    Added bullet numbering to the task editor
    Added recurrence selection for 2nd and 3rd last days of the month
    Fixed Task Preview Details pane double update bug
11/16/08 2.0.0.4 Option to install to a USB flash drive from the Tools menu
    Option to hide completed tasks from view in the Task Grid
    Added due date options to the document recurrence window
    Added new library images
    Fixed shutdown error when the same user was logged on to the database from two PCs
    Fixed refresh button error that occurred when editing in-place
09/25/08 2.0.0.3 Fixed compatibility problem with 64-bit PCs
    New shortcut keys
    Added option to send e-mail when the document owner changes
    Added options to limit the users that can be selected as a document owner or assignee in multi-user permission templates
    Minor interface bug fixes
09/01/08 2.0.0.2 Added public filter option to enable filter sharing for multiple users
    New data validation checks
    Added GTD (Getting Things Done) items to the examples database
07/29/08 2.0.0.1 Added Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007 e-mail drag-and-drop and copy/paste support
    Added options to send an e-mail or run an external program when a reminder is due
07/19/08 2.0.0.0 In-place Task Details editor added to the Task Preview Pane
    In-place Folder View editing
    Multi-select task updating (using the Task Grid context menu)
    Filter by Task Grid column value (using the Task Grid context menu)
    Selectable view styles
    Customizable image library
    Customizable Context, Priority and Impact types
    Toolbar button for showing tasks within the Folder View
    Toolbar button for hiding folders within the Task Grid
    Autocomplete support for Tags field
    Theme rendered interface with menu and toolbar style options
    Miscellaneous Task Grid editing improvements



Version 1

02/25/08 1.6.0.1 Fixed date filter bug.
01/28/08 1.6.0.0 New user permissions module for configuring folder accessibility, viewable tasks and editable columns.
    Folder View preview and editing
    New Filter View toolbar button for applying a filter to the Folder View
    Added Delete button to Task Grid toolbar
    Task Grid editing improvements
    Fixed e-mail formatting bug with text attachments
12/13/07 1.5.0.2 Minor interface bug fixes and help documentation updates
10/27/07 1.5.0.1 Fixed compatibility problem with 64-bit PCs
    Website hyperlink changes
09/04/07 1.5.0.0 Added administrative and limited user account types
    Added login password facility
    Added additional user images
    Added document refresh indicator for shared database users
    Fixed recurring task duplication bug in multi-user environment
    Fixed intermittent error when opening new task window
08/06/07 1.4.1.1 Find dialog options for searching in Archives and Bin
    Option for Esc key cancelling
    Application hot key is now configurable
    Option to retain license information on uninstall
08/01/07 1.4.1.0 Task recurrence capability
    Task e-mailing capability
    Task completion toolbar button
    Option to automatically move documents to another folder on completion
    New dialog window for exporting documents to file or clipboard
    Find dialog window option for searching beneath the selected folder
    Folders context menu command to sort and save Task Grid documents in Summary order
    Accelerator key support to Document Type and Status dropdown lists
03/13/07 1.4.0.2 Filtering, reminder and inline editing bug fixes and improvements
03/08/07 1.4.0.1 TaskMerlin setup file is digitally signed (verifying it's from Interfathom)
    Filter date fix for countries with non-US date formats
03/03/07 1.4.0.0 Performance optimization (faster document drag/drop and updating)
    Compatibility fixes for Windows Vista
    Upgraded to Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
    Added morning configuration option for reminders
    Fixed Enter key bug in Filter dialog window
02/11/07 1.3.1.3 Added inline Task Preview editing and other editing improvements
    Date filtering and sorting improvements
    Options to start TaskMerlin when logging in to Windows and to open selected database
    Option to hide folders in the Task Grid
    Corrected shutdown problem during Windows log off
    Fixed Completed/Closed status type handling bug
11/04/06 1.3.1.2 Improved handling of dropped connections over local area and Internet networks
    Introduced application hot key and additional keyboard shortcuts
    Retains expanded folders on reload
10/23/06 1.3.1.1 Fixed text length warning during database upgrade
    Retains Task Grid selection when document changes are applied
10/19/06 1.3.1.0 Customizable document and status types
    New invoicing and person document and status types
    New user images
    Additional font and color configuration under the "Fonts and Colors" Options window tab
    Fixed slow font change problem
    "Apply" button added to the Options window
    Task Grid bug fixes and improvements
    Multi-user update improvements
    Performance optimization
07/07/06 1.3.0.1 Improved inline Task Grid editing
    Minor task reminder bug fixes and improvements
    Fixed text length error when setting a long database description
    Added program launch option to Setup
06/16/06 1.3.0.0 XP-style interface
    Added task reminder pop-up window and toolbar support
    Improved hyperlink editing
    Task Grid images and colors displayed on printouts
    Added data validation tool
    Filename for database backups is now selectable
03/09/06 1.2.1.1 Added "Paste Special" option to the Document Content and Quick Notes editor menus
    Fixed locale dependency affecting licensing in some countries
    Fixed database creation error with non-default "My Documents" folder locations
02/01/06 1.2.1.0 Added new document, status and impact types
    Changed Severity document field to Impact
    Added 'Tip of the Day' window
12/29/05 1.2.0.2 Optimized the refresh speed when previewing images
    Web links now open in a new browser window
    Added option to show Quick Notes on login to the Quick Notes window
    Added check for MDAC during setup
11/29/05 1.2.0.1 Displays Wizard on startup for creating or opening databases
    Improved "New/Open/Change/Save As" menu options and added Recent Databases menu
    Start Menu folder and Help shortcut added
    Now defaults to My Documents for storage of user data
11/14/05 1.2.0.0 Introduces 30-Day Evaluation Edition
11/07/05 1.1.0.3 Improved mouse and keyboard selection handling for the main screen
    Filter and Preview panes kept visible on screen resize
    Fixed filter duplication bug during data import/export
    Minor database template changes
10/27/05 1.1.0.2 Corrected display handling when large or custom DPI settings are used (e.g., selected laptops)
    Improved Windows Notification Area icon handling
    Improved check box handling for document content and Quick Notes
09/29/05 1.1.0.1 Web link fix for users requiring MDAC installation
09/26/05 1.1.0.0 Initial release
     


TaskMerlin 2.1
Released November 28, 2009
Microsoft Windows PC project softwareMicrosoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2003/2008, Me, 98
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"There's a lot of flexibility and customizability here ... Overall, TaskMerlin is full-featured and inexpensive."
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