Release Notes

- To Do:	Background daemon.
- To Do:	Alert for Address Book Birthdays/Anniversaries.
- To Do:	Volume, Auto Stop, Fade In for iTunes Alarms.
- To Do:	Snooze button can be triggered by an alarm ringing.
- To Do:	Add user-based custom clock faces.
- To Do:	Multiple Timers.

Version 7.1.9 - July 23rd, 2005
New Feature:	Command-S to save alarms.
New Feature:	Command keys added for main window creation.

Version 7.1.8 - July 22nd, 2005
Modification:	Removed ugly placard from the Edit Alarm window and replaced with a separator.
Modification:	Adjusted width of month popup menu in the Relative alarm type.
Modification:	Fixed width of group boxes in the Edit Alarm window.
Bug Fix:	Corrected an issue with enabling/disabling alarms.

Version 7.1.7 - July 21st, 2005
Bug Fix:	Long file names now correctly display in the main list.
Bug Fix:	Fixed a pluralization error with the alarm & task count.
Bug Fix:	Alarms no longer update their information prior to the OK button being pressed. This was caused by the function duplicateAlarm passing an entire array by reference instead of by value.
Bug Fix:	The alarm descriptions now properly show the term "Display & Speak" instead of "Display Speak."
Bug Fix:	Menu shortcut command keys fixed for the Increase/Decrease priority options related to the Task List.
Bug Fix:	Resize Clock now once again hides the menubar when it goes into full screen mode when you option-click.
Bug Fix:	Resize Clock now updates time every 1 second instead 1/10 of a second.
Bug Fix:	Alarm descriptions now correctly update when in the Configure alarm window and speech or a system alert is enabled.
Bug Fix:	Fixed text alignment in some of the "Setup" windows for alarms.
Bug Fix:	Task List items now properly display in the order they are dragged.
Bug Fix:	No longer able to automatically sort the columns in the task list.
Bug Fix:	Controls in the alarm settings dialog now properly draw.
Bug Fix:	Fixed spacing in the effects window.
New Feature:	New, Edit, Delete buttons added to the browser windows.
New Feature:	Enabled modified button in the close box for the alarm settings window, so the Save button was no longer required.
New Feature:	New Task List Browser option added to the File menu.
New Feature:	Added contextual menu support for the "CLOCK" windows so you can right-click (control-click) and close them.
New Feature:	Can now view more than one alarm settings dialog at a time. 
New Feature:	Added an exit button to the Timer window for the fact that it's rather in-evident that to close it  you have to reselect it from the Window menu. 
Modification:	New & Edit Alarm/Task List Item menu items have been moved to more appropriate menus.
Modification:	Many "under the hood" improvements do deal with dynamically identifying alarms.
Modification:	Modified much text to be worded with more common sense.
Modification:	Edit Alarm window now uses small controls and is AHIG compliant.
Modification:	Task List button removed from the toolbar in the browser windows as the alarms window and task list window are now completely separate.

Version 7.1.6 - July 13th, 2005
Bug Fix:	Correct alarm date details are now shown depending on which alarm was chosen.

Version 7.1.5 - June 27th, 2005
Bug Fix:	Compose an e-mail now works again. Oops!
New Feature:	Revised alarm creation window to make a lot more sense and be AHIG compliant.

Version 7.1.4 - June 19th, 2005
Bug Fix:	No longer crashes when trying to play the primary ring file or media files.

Version 7.1.3 - June 16th, 2005
New Feature:	Adjust the play rate of movies all the way up to 16x.
New Feature:	View alarm events on the Calendar by clicking the day.
New Feature:	Days with alarm items on them now appear  with a red underline on the calendar.
New Feature:	Today appears as a red number on the calendar.
New Feature:	New alarm creation wizard.
New Feature:	System alert text now shows in the main list if some is specified.
New Feature:	Download latest version option added to Software Update.
Bug Fix:	Disabled alarms no longer appear in the Calendar.
Bug Fix:	Main list icon for Web Broadcast is now visible again.
Bug Fix:	Extra minutes have been removed from the Snooze button popup menus.
Bug Fix:	Since Calendar is meant to "browse" alarms, and also emulates a real life device, the window has been turned into metal.
Bug Fix:	Corrected an issue where Relative alarms would not appear in future years in the Calendar, only the current one.
Bug Fix:	Removed a reference to Alarm Executive in the Snooze Button window.

Version 7.1.2 - June 8th, 2005
Modification:	Made alarm types easier to understand.
Modification:	Default event for a new alarm is now the primary ring file, instead of "do nothing."

Version 7.1.1 - April 29th, 2005
Bug Fix:	If there is a ", " (comma-space) in the name of one of your playlists for iTunes, it will no longer display it as two items.
Bug Fix:	Opening some of the additional modules like Timer will no longer crash the program on non-Quartz Extreme systems.

Version 7.1 - April 25th, 2005
Bug Fix:	Wake from sleep will now work again on all machines.
Note:	Ensured compatibility for Mac OS X 10.4.

Version 7.0.9 - April 20th, 2005
New Feature:	Can now change the primary Ring file to something other than an AIFF.
Bug Fix:	Timer no longer is inaccurate when heavy CPU processes take place.

Version 7.0.8 - February 15th, 2005
Bug Fix:	Timer settings now save.
Bug Fix:	Can now, once again, change the AIFF file for the default ring tone.

Version 7.0.7 - February 2nd, 2005
Modification:	Registration user name field made more evident that it requires an e-mail address, not a persons name.

Version 7.0.6 - January 14th, 2005
Bug Fix:	Potential program crash on file not found error.
Bug Fix:	Can now properly select .app Packages as files to launch.

Version 7.0.5 - January 13th, 2005
Bug Fix:	Problem corrected where a lopping alarm would prevent the autoclose event from properly happening in some cases.
Bug Fix:	Added in new window manager which corrects some bugs.

Version 7.0.4 - January 10th, 2005
Bug Fix:	Corrected issue with the Timer causing a potential program crash under Mac OS 9.

Version 7.0.3 - January 5th, 2005
New Feature:	Added checkboxes for monthly alarms instead of popup menus (way greater customizability) - restores 6.x functionality.

Version 7.0.1 - December 21st, 2004
IMPORTANT:	If your license code is invalid, please obtain a new one by following the instructions at our new online customers-only area:
	http://www.koingosw.com/customers/
New Feature:	Added icons for Sleep, Restart, Shutdown, Logout.
Modification:	Had to switch back iTunes playlist name retrieval to the old AppleScript format where iTunes is launched in the background to avoid intermittent Fatal Errors where the playlist file could not be retrieved from the users home directory.

Version 7.0 - December 14th, 2004
IMPORTANT:	This new version requires previous customers to request access to the new customers area of our web site to get their FREE license code update.
IMPORTANT:	This new version requires users to re-enter their previously saved alarms.
New Feature:	Grandfather Clock
New Feature:	Resize Clock
New Feature:	Digital Watch
New Feature:	Chronoindex
New Feature:	New "Stop Ringing" options.
New Feature:	Icons for each alarm type in the main list!
New Feature:	Can open more than one alarm browser at a time.
New Feature:	Now uses proper Mac OS X authentication when required.
New Feature:	Can now read streaming URL data from a .pls file.
New Feature:	Task Item priority now affects how frequently and item will be shown.
New Feature:	Check for Updates on launch feature added.
New Feature:	Snooze Button "sleep pattern" added for a countdown.
Enhancement:	Set Wake Time now much more reliable, but still fails if time period is set for a long time. Working on a fix for this with Apple Computer.
Enhancement:	Rewritten Time Extender.
Enhancement:	No longer needs to launch iTunes in the background to get the Library list.
Enhancement:	Timer now has all functionality that regular alarms do.
Enhancement:	Time Zone Tools now calculate what time it'll be in the other zone.
Enhancement:	NUMEROUS speed enhancements and data error checking routines added.
Bug Fix:	iTunes Playlists with a comma in their name no longer appear as 2 playlists.

Version 6.4.3 - July 31st, 2004
Bug Fix:	Wake from sleep issue resolved for some machines. Make note, that this feature still, and cannot ever be, functional on all Macs.

Version 6.4.2 - July 1st, 2004
Bug Fix:	Mac OS 9 workaround found. Mac OS 9 support re-established.

Version 6.4.1 - June 11th, 2004
Bug Fix:	Fixed a serious bug involving in determining which alarm has rung.

Version 6.4 - May 6th, 2004
New Feature:	New, more logical and compact, alarm settings window.
New Feature:	Alarm Time view in the main window now makes "more sense."
New Feature:	System Command ring type added.
New Feature:	Hourly alarm type added. Similar to chimes.
New Feature:	Can now set which MONTH relative monthly alarms ring during.
New Feature:	Send E-Mail Message ring type added.
New Feature:	Bounce application icon option added for alarms.
New Feature:	Core reprogrammed from the round up. Yes, you'll have to re-enter your alarms. The way alarms are stored is now quite different... updating your old preferences file could have resulted in too many errors. It's easier just to start fresh.
Bug Fix:	Offscreen window glitch fixed.
Bug Fix:	Big Clock Text Size preference input field glitch fixed.

Version 6.3.9 - February 25th, 2004
Bug Fix:	Software Update works again.
New Feature:	Full Keyboard Access compliant.
Enhancement:	Application file size drastically reduced.

Version 6.3.8 - January 22nd, 2004
Bug Fix:	File Selection bug in Timer module fixed.

Version 6.3.7 - December 30th, 2003
Bug Fix:	Show Menubar Bug fixed when closing the Mega Clock window when the main window wasn't open.
Bug Fix: 	Tab Control Order of the Timer module input fields has been fixed.
Bug Fix: 	Timer is no longer limited to 72 hours.
Bug Fix: 	Search Results window now recognizes new alarm types (ie. shutdown, logout, restart, etc.)
Bug Fix: 	ToDoListViewer no longer shows incorrect horizontal scrollbar.
Bug Fix: 	No more lag when Main Window opened.
New Feature:	To Do List Viewer can now be shown on startup.
New Feature:	To Do List Viewer size/location now saved.
New Feature:	Alarm Time now displays in the format (12/24hr) set by your system.

Version 6.3.6 - December 14th, 2003
Bug Fix:	Fixed a OutOfBounds error with the new alarm type (Monthly).

Version 6.3.5 - December 12th, 2003
Bug Fix:	Fixed a nasty Mac OS X bold bug, brought about by the Mac OS 9 bold fix.

Version 6.3.4b - December 8th, 2003
Bug Fix:	Timer module respects "Maximize System Volume for Alarms" option.
Bug Fix:	Alarms>Duplicate option fixed for To Do List module.
Bug Fix:	Snoozer now properly recognizes Monthly alarms.
Bug Fix:	Watch cursor no longer shows prematurely for certain events.

Version 6.3.4 - December 7th, 2003
New Feature:	Added recurring monthly alarms (ie. 1st & 4th Saturday of the Month).
New Feature:	Column widths for the Classic alarm window are now saved.
Modification:	Preferences button on main window now appears on the right hand side.
Modification:	Control alignment fixed in Alarm Settings window.
Modification:	The menu extra "Alarm Menu" has been removed temporarily until we can update it with all the new features, and fix the existing bugs.
Bug Fix:	Fixed issues where the main window could appear offscreen.
Bug Fix:	Puralization problem regarding alarm count fixed.
Bug Fix:	Status bar now ALWAYS updates.
Bug Fix:	Preferences window no longer flickers in Mac OS 9.
Bug Fix:	Messages in dialogs are no longer "extra bold" in Mac OS 9.
Bug Fix:	Status field in the Alarm Settings window reflected the incorrect value if PPP Disconnect or PPP Connect was specified. Did not affect functionality at all.

Version 6.3.3 - November 20th, 2003
Just a small update, folks, until the next version which will support recurring alarms. 
This update will be free for all current registered users of version 6.0.8 or later.

Bug Fix:	Registration issue fixed if your computer's date was set incorrectly during trial mode.
Bug Fix:	Small issue regarding original Powerbook G3s and Wake From Sleep resolved.
Bug Fix:	Minor interface tweaks.
Bug Fix:	Hour input box again holds initial highlight when editing/creating an alarm.
New Feature:	Standards applied to the Software Updates Checker.
New Feature:	Check for Update menu item added (Apple).

Version 6.3.2 - October 20th, 2003
Bug Fix:	Crash (on program launch) for —some— installs of Mac OS X where Fink/X11 were present.

Version 6.3.1 - September 29th, 2003
Modification:	Removed an unused pattern from the resource fork.
Modification:	Changed Big Clock and Analog Clock to Global Floating Windows.
Bug Fix:	To Do List and Alarms Count now update when deleting one.
Bug Fix:	Disabled ArrowCursor assignment on startup (caused crashes intermittently)

Version 6.3 - September 29th, 2003
Bug Fix:	Fixed a bug which would, intermittently, ring all of your alarms when only one was supposed to ring. Bug introduced in v6.2.9.

Version 6.2.9 - September 29th, 2003
New Feature:	Set alarms in 24 or 12 hour format.
New Feature: 	Added ability to prevent the main window from opening on startup.
New Feature:	Calendar now selects today upon initial display.
New Feature:	Speak the alarm messages INSTEAD of showing them. Previously, you could show then and speak them, but not substitute one option for the other.
Modification:	Registration system revised.
Modification:	Preferences window revised: more accurate captions & layout.
Modification:	Made the Alarm Check function much more efficient and faster.
Bug Fix:	Parsing alarm preferences error from version 6.2.8 fixed.
Bug Fix:	Wake From Sleep authentication now returns the correct response based on the validity of the password. There were problems with certain types of passwords in the previous versions.

Version 6.2.8 - August 31st, 2003
New Feature:	Alarms can now be told to deactivate after they have rung.
Bug Fix:	Toolbar pattern no longer draws incorrectly under Panther.
Bug Fix:	Alarm list selection bug when window resized, fixed.
Bug Fix:	Show Floating Alert (Timer) shows proper text again.

Version 6.2.7 - July 9th, 2003
New Feature:	Main window height & width remembered.
New Feature:	Created Alarm Menu which sits in your menu bar, displays all alarms. Will launch Alarm Clock Pro when an alarm is about to ring.
Bug Fix:	Window menu now correctly lists floating windows.

Version 6.2.6 - June 19th, 2003
Bug Fix:	iTunes alarms fixed.
New Feature:	Timer will now remember settings chosen.
New Feature:	Big Clock Retains size and position.
New Feature:	Timer can now use all alarm type options!

Version 6.2.5 - June 18th, 2003
New Feature:	New XML preferences file format (your old settings will be updated).
New Feature:	Can now drag to re-order alarms in your list.
New Feature:	Can now drag to re-order items in your To Do List.
New Feature:	Shutdown, Sleep, and Restart as Alarm Type.
New Feature:	Go to URL as Alarm Type.
New Feature:	Open an Email Addressed To... as Alarm Type.
New Feature:	PPP Disconnect/Connect as Alarm Type.
New Feature:	Added Priority to the To Do List.
New Feature:	Added option to speak the alert text for an alarm.
New Feature:	Added ability to speak the To Do List text when it changes in the viewer.
Bug Fix:	No longer allows the main window to be completely off the screen.
Modification:	Moved Close Window to the Window menu.
Known Issue:	Window doesn't always properly refresh when using the Zoom menu item, but it should work most of the time.
Important:	Old registration codes will still work, however, you must re-input it. If you've forgotten it, refer to the Register window (under the Alarm Clock Pro/Apple menu) in your previous version of Alarm Clock Pro.

Version 6.2.4 - May 24th, 2003
New Feature:	Only chime number of times as the hour on the hour.

Version 6.2.3 - March 29th, 2003
Bug Fix:	Fixed a major error where the program would crash under -some- Mac OS 9 configurations.

Version 6.2.2 - March 27th, 2003
-- Just a small update to fix some annoying bugs.
Bug Fix:	Selection color in the two main alarm lists now stays the proper color, and doesn't revert to lines.
Bug Fix:	Wake from Sleep shouldn't crash on some computers as it had before.
Bug Fix:	Alarm count background now uses the proper pattern.
New Feature:	Added Cycle through Windows option to the Window menu.
New Feature:	Added "Updated" column to the Updates panel in Preferences (date of last update).
Modification:	Preferences command key changes to match new Apple HIG guidelines).
Modification:	Changed the menu names in the "Alarm Clock Pro" menu for better understanding.

Version 6.2.1 - February 20th, 2003
Bug Fix:	Increase time now adds the correct amount of time.
Modification:	Defaults buttons in the Preferences window removed (Apple HIG compliance).

Version 6.2 - February 15th, 2003
New Feature:	Can now have a chime ring the current number of times as the hour.
New Feature:	Check Alarms (will check for upcoming alarms).
New Feature:	Alarm media windows now auto close after 1.5 seconds of inactivity.
New Feature:	Duplicate option for the To Do List module.
New Feature:	Close the main window, and resize it!
New Feature:	Resizable Big Clock, can set font size in Preferences.
Bug Fix:	Fade In now uses the proper fade in time.
Bug Fix:	No longer crashes if one control clicks the toolbar.
Bug Fix:	Corrected the initial color setting when modifying a clock color.
Bug Fix:	Main window now accepts mouse clicks on all objects, regardless if an alarm media window is on top.
Bug Fix:	Clock windows now save their positions properly & are protected from menu bar overlap.
Bug Fix:	Increase time wouldn't work for LARGE numbers.
Modification:	Increase Time window now uses Radio Buttons instead of checkboxes.
Modification:	Now specify the snooze time in the snooze window instead of Preferences.
Modification:	Calendar module updated to use new round arrow buttons.
Modification:	Time Zones module moved back to the main window.
Modification:	Now brings program to the foreground if an alert was told to show.
Modification:	Smooth sliding preferences window.
Modification:	Stop Ringing and Smasher menu items merged into one called "Stop Ringing"
Modification:	Merged Perpetual module into the classic module. You must reconfigure your alarms.
Modification:	Updated URL presets.
Note:	Dragging around alarms to new positions TEMPORARILY disabled. Will return in an upcoming version.
Note:	Must re-enter alarms. We know this is a pain, that's why we're offering to do it for you if you send us your old alarms files.

Version 6.1.1 - December 29th, 2002
Modification:	Now can set the actual time, instead of relative minutes to when to you want your Mac to wake up from sleep (Mac OS X 10.2.x only).
Modification:	Preferences button added to the main window toolbar.

Version 6.1, December 18th, 2002
New Feature:	Snoozer now works for Perpetual & Classic alarms.
New Feature:	Ability to also tell iTunes to turn off in the Snoozer.
New Feature:	Decimal points can now be used to specify time for the To Do List, Time Cycles, and Snoozer.
New Feature:	Title of the Main and Preferences window now reflects the current panel.
New Feature:	CAN NOW WAKE YOUR MAC FROM SLEEP! SEE:	WAKE FROM SLEEP IN THE ALARMS MENU!!
^-- Mac OS X 10.2 Only
Modification:	Switched all toolbars to the smaller version. The big one is just plain ugly!
Modification:	Preferences file re-written to be more efficient. Your old preferences should be automatically updated, except for your clock colors and clock window locations.
Bug Fix:	No longer crashes when you click Defaults in the Chimes tab.

Version 6.0.8, December 16th, 2002
Note:	New Registration system
- FREE updates if you registered after May 15th, 2001
- $5.00 upgrade for all other users (must supply old code)
- This is the first upgrade fee since version 4.0 on October 8th, 2001.
Bug Fix:	Launch File works again.

Version 6.0.7, December 8th, 2002
Modification:	Main window toolbar now uses the proper-style bar. Personally, I don't like it as much, but this new version does indicate the currently active module and complies with Apple Interface Guidelines.
Modification:	Font for Alert Window changed to Verdana Size 14 (by demand).

Version 6.0.6, November 22nd, 2002
Bug Fix:	Windows now properly activate (check mark next to their name in Window menu always works now).
Bug Fix:	Edit menu item for the To Do List module is no longer enabled when no item is selected.
Note:	Documentation updated.

Version 6.0.5, November 16th, 2002
Modification:	Product Updates moved to the Preferences window as "Updates"
Modification:	New "preferences pane" style Preferences window.
Modification:	New "toolbar pane" style Main window.
Modification:	Removed "Silent" alarm beep. No longer required as "no alarm media" has been added.
Modification:	Removed Chimes PRESETS popup menu. It caused confusion and it's easier just to type in the number.
Bug Fix:	Mega Clock can now be closed when MiniClock is also open. 
Bug Fix:	Preferences are now saved if changes in the Preferences window were made an the application was told to quit before the window was manually dismissed.
Other:	Many miscellaneous enhancements.

Version 6.0.3, November 9th, 2002
Bug Fix:	Chimes now play properly at Maximum volume (versus 0).

Version 6.0.2, October 30th, 2002
Bug Fix:	iTunes playlist option now works again for the Classic module.

Version 6.0.1, October 28th, 2002
Bug Fix:	Ring Beep now works for the Timer.
Bug Fix:	Beep now plays when enabled for the To Do List change.
Known Bug:	Can't have Mini Clock open while Mega Clock is and still be able to close Mega Clock.

Version 6.0, October 28th, 2002
New Feature:	Volume Pop-up Menu Replaced with a Slider Control.
New Feature:	Looping Alarm option added for each alarm.
New Feature:	Audio fade-in option added for each alarm.
New Feature:	Turn off Alarm after X seconds option added for each alarm.
New Feature:	Can now set any day(s) of the week to ring (ie. Wednesday, Sunday and Tuesday).
New Feature:	Added ability to play a Random iTunes song.
New Feature:	Can now set the Volume for the Ring Beep.
New Feature:	No Alarm Media option (for alarms which only show Alerts).
New Feature:	Can now drag alarms up and down in the list.
Modification:	Updated Presets URLs.
Modification:	Perpetual Edit Alarm window re-organized.
Modification:	Closing the Alert box no longer stops all ringing alarms.
Modification:	Command-Option-Spacebar no longer also stops your iTunes songs from playing.
Modification:	Command-Shift-Spacebar stops all your ringing alarms and your iTunes songs.
Modification:	More Information can now be viewed for alarms without expanding the list.
Important Note:	UPGRADES ARE FREE from versions 4.x or 5.x to 6.0.
Important Note:	As you can tell from the number of changes above, the program has had a complete overhaul. While we have thoroughly beta tested, we may have missed a bug or two, so please get back to us immediately if you have any problems.
Important Note:	Due to the sheer number of changes we have made, you will need to re-enter your alarm settings and registration code. The way alarm settings are saved has changed VERY drastically and we feel it would be much more glitch-free if the user were to re-enter their settings.

Version 5.7.2, October 10th, 2002
New Feature:	Not really a feature, but an easter egg was added... can you find it?
Modification:	To Do List switch time is now defined in seconds, not minutes.
Modification:	File>Toggle Main renamed to either Hide Main Window or Show Main Window
Modification:	Alarms no longer become unchecked when they have rung.
Modification:	Help menu items "Product Support" and "Documentation" merged.
Modification:	Product Updates window now uses an ordered list instead of a text field.
Modification:	Mega Clock menu item now has a Castle icon.

Version 5.7.1 - September 26th, 2002
New Feature:	Sound files can now be configured for each "Chime" independently.
New Feature:	Looping option added for the "Play Audio/Video Option"

Version 5.7 - September 25th, 2002
New Feature:	Added Mega Clock.
New Feature:	Option added to allow To Do List to chime when a new item is presented.
New Feature:	Added ability to set a different ring file for the Hourly Chimes.
Modification:	Ring Beep and Chime Beep are now properly checked in Preferences.
Bug Fix:	Overall stability improved.
Bug Fix:	Crash on Quit seems to be fixed.
Bug Fix:	Closing MiniClock via command-click now unchecks the menu.
Bug Fix:	No longer has minimize button in the About window (AquaHIGuidelines).

Version 5.6.8 - September 17th, 2002
Bug Fix:	Fixed a bug where Perpetual modules wouldn't stay activated after quit.

Version 5.6.7 - September 10th, 2002
I apologize for the three updates which are so close to each other, this should be the last update for a bit.

Bug Fix:	Registration pasted in to the fields when in Jaguar now works.
Modification:	Preferences and Registration code reworked and is now much more efficient.
Modification:	Preferences file naming scheme matches Mac OS X standard.
NOTE:	Since the Preferences files have been renamed, none of your alarms or settings will be moved over, unless you rename the files in your Home/Library/Preferences to the following:

Perpetual Settings --> com.koingosw.acp.Module2.plist
Classic Settings -- > com.koingosw.acp.Module1.plist
Alarm Clock Colors --> com.koingosw.acp.Colors.plist
To Do List Contents --> com.koingosw.acp.Module4.plist
Program Preferences --> com.koingosw.acp.Core.plist
Registration --> com.koingosw.acp.Register.plist
Saved Window Positions --> com.koingosw.acp.ClockXY.plist

Version 5.6.6 - September 9th, 2002
Bug Fix:	Chimes no longer ring more than they should.
Bug Fix:	Chimes now are reset when the Preferences are saved.

Version 5.6.5 - September 8th, 2002
Bug Fix:	Chimes now ring when set.
Modificaton:	New, very high quality, icon.

Version 5.6.4 - August 20th, 2002
Note:	Version 5.6.0 is the last version available for Classic Mac OS.
Bug Fix:	Clocks, Stop Watch, Uptime, etc. now draw properly under Jaguar.
Bug Fix:	Timer no longer looks garbled under Jaguar.
Bug Fix:	Choosing the Ring Beep in the Timer module now works again.

Version 5.6.3 - August 14th, 2002
Note:	Version 5.6.0 is the last version available for Classic Mac OS.
Enhancement:	Sped up Product Updates.
Bug Fix:	MiniClock can no longer get lost behind the Mac OS X menubar.

Version 5.6.2 - August 12th, 2002
Note:	Version 5.6.0 is the last version available for Classic Mac OS.
Note:	Further improved Mac OS X interface appearance.
Enhancement:	Used a custom class for the App Icon in the alert windows to reduce code.
Bug Fix:	Timer no long stops iTunes playlist when it is turned off.

Version 5.6.1 - August 6th, 2002
New Feature:	Ability for ACP to turn up your system volume to max. before an alarm rings. This will ensure you do hear it.
Modification:	Interface overhauled for Mac OS X <-- this took a long time to do!

Version 5.6 - August 2nd, 2002
New Feature:	Resizable columns in the Classic & Perpetual modules (in expanded mode).
Bug Fix:	Now starts the media file for the Timer if Disable Repetition is checked.
Bug Fix:	Incorrect drawing of window background pattern in Mac OS X fixed.
Bug Fix:	On certain QuickTime files, Alarm Clock Pro will no longer crash due to file length being zero.
Bug Fix:	Some bugs in the core have been fixed resulting in improved interface effects and better stability (especially with QuickTime 6 streaming audio).
Modification:	New Alarm Preferences file format. We apologize, but everyone must reconfigure their alarms. This new format brings a much higher level of stability.
Modification:	News & Updates renamed Product Updates.
Enhancement:	Math operations are now faster due to redundant code being removed.
Enhancement:	Further improved Mac OS X interface compatibility by using the default Small System Font for text. This makes many of the text fields in Alarm Clock Pro more readable.
Note:	Nothing major at all, but we're creating a new uniform price for our products. Alarm Clock Pro has dropped by two pennies to US$11.95.
Note:	The entire application code had a once over, resolving some minor bugs.

Version 5.5.3 - July 3rd, 2002
New Feature:	More Information columns now remember if they have been expanded after quit.
New Feature:	Continuous Timer now remembers if it has been checked.
New Feature:	On New Alarm in the Perpetual Module, the current date and time is entered automatically.
Bug Fix:	If iTunes is ringing it will now also be stopped when you choose Stop Ringing.

Version 5.5.2 - June 3rd, 2002
New Feature:	Stop button in Timer now also Stops all playing audio.
New Feature:	More information button (allows one to see which data is selected to "ring" instead of just the type)

Version 5.5 - May 20th, 2002
New Feature:	Reselecting the MiniClock option from the Clocks menu will hide the MiniClock.
New Feature:	Ring Beep pop-up no longer  is activated if no sound files are in the "Beeps" folder.
New Feature:	Stop button added next to the Test button (for the Ring Beep) in Preferences.
New Feature:	Added the ability to set the volume for Ring Beeps.
New Feature:	Added the ability to set the font of the Big Clock.
New Feature:	Command-Delete added to remove Alarms without warning.
New Feature:	New Alarm menu.
New Feature:	New Alarm brings up Edit Alarm window right after creation.
New Feature:	New Calendar module.
New Feature:	Command-delete now works for items in the To Do List items list.
New Feature:	Select an alarm and control click it for options (same as Alarm menu).
New Feature:	To Do List now selects the last item created.
New Feature:	Added contextual menus (control click an alarm in Classic or Perpetual).
Bug Fix:	Fixed a problem which would cause a program crash if an alarm couldn't be loaded properly.
Bug Fix:	Timer now updates immediately after the Start button is pressed.
Bug Fix:	Color colors now don't revert to black if the Select Color window is cancelled.
Bug Fix:	Fixed potential crash if Alarm Clock Pro was running and its Preferences folder was removed.
Bug Fix:	Fixed problem with Classic Snoozer not using proper settings.
Bug Fix:	MiniClock menu item no longer has a checkmark placed next to it if you command-click to close it.
Bug Fix:	Alarms no longer get deactivated (for one minute) if they are only being previewed.
Bug Fix:	Big Clock will no longer hide behind the menubar.
Modification:	Classic Snoozer will now dim the pop-up menu if there aren't any alarms to snooze.
Modification:	Fixed width of ToDoList & replaced actions menu with buttons again.
Modification:	Actions pop-up menu replaced by three buttons and the Alarm menu.
Modification:	Removed "Close" box from main window to conform with Apple guidelines (please use the Toggle option)
Modification:	UNREGISTERED versions will now have an increasing startup delay (starting at 1 second)  INSTEAD OF a standard 8 second delay and not being able to save program preferences.

Version 5.4 - May 9th, 2002
Enhancement:	Many core program elements have been revised and improved for stability.
Bug Fix:	Now button in the Perpetual module now functions properly.
Modification:	Alarm Configuration panel moved into a separate window.
Modification:	Some key commands have changed, please refer to the documentation.

Version 5.3.2 - May 2nd, 2002
Enhancement:	Interface more compact.
Enhancement:	Excess code cleaned up.
Enhancement:	Due to certain modules being moved into separate windows, the loading time for the main window has been decreased.
Modification:	To Do List, Time Zone Calculator, StopWatch, Uptime and Calendar have been moved into separate windows (use the File menu to get at them).
Modification:	Clocks menu created — holds the Mini Clock, Big Clock and the Analog Clock.
Removed:	System Volume Slider (one can easily enough use the slider in the menubar).

Version 5.3 - April 11th, 2002
Note:	System Volume Slider disabled for Mac OS X versions.
Bug Fix:	Quickly double clicking an alarm to get a preview no longer causes a File Not Found error.
Bug Fix:	Attempting to play a non-QuickTime compatible file no longer causes an error.
Bug Fix:	If the system volume is changed outside of Alarm Clock Pro, the main slider now reflects that change.
Bug Fix:	Now button in Classic now properly selects the day of the week.
Bug Fix:	Now buttons no longer forget to add the initial zeros if the minute or hour is below 10.
New Feature:	System Alerts will now show when previewing an alarm!
New Feature:	Timer information is no longer cleared when the stop button is clicked.
Modification:	Time Zone Calculator moved to the File menu.
Modification:	Internal Ring Beep now doesn't spawn new alarm windows.
Enhancement:	Completely rewrote ringing and preview code.
To Come:	Floating Timer window (pulled out of main window)
To Come:	Floating "Next Alarm Will Ring At..." window.
Enhancement:	More Mac OS X interface compatible.

Version 5.2.5 - April 6th, 2002
Major Bug Fix:	Fixed a horrible bug that would prevent some alarms from being able to find their Ring Files.
New Feature:	Videos now show their content (not just play audio) when chosen as an alarm!

Version 5.2.2 - April 3rd, 2002
New Feature:	Added ability to also specify seconds and hours in the Timer module.
New Feature:	20 Second VERY loud beep included.
New Feature:	Modified Today feature in Perpetual to a "Now" feature.
New Feature:	Added a Tomorrow feature in the Perpetual module.
New Feature:	Added a Now feature in the Classic module.
Bug Fix:	Corrected the description for the Timer.
Bug Fix:	Re-added the Mac OS X icon for Alarm Clock Pro (lost it in the last version).
Enhancement:	QDesign Music 2 AIFF music format now used for pre-installed beeps (smaller file sizes). 
Modification:	Updated the online documentation.
Modification:	Updated the local read me files.
Wishlist:	Floating Alarm View window (countdown until next alarm).
Possible Upcoming Feature:	Synchronize with your Palm Pilot!
Possible Upcoming Feature:	Auto-Close alarm windows once the alarm has stopped (maybe).
Possible Upcoming Feature:	Decreasing snooze time increments.

Version 5.2 - March 28th, 2002
New Feature:	Enable/disable To Do List items added.
New Feature:	Stop Watch now resumes counting after stopped if Start is pushed again.
New Feature:	Ability to play iTunes playlists as an alarm option.
New Feature:	Add more defined amounts of time using decimal numbers.
New Feature:	Clickable sound icons to adjust sound volume:	max or min.
New Feature:	Preview Alarm option added to Alarm Modification pop-up menu.
New Feature:	Internet Stream option added to Ring Type popup menu.
New Feature:	Included Silent Ring Beep file (for silent alarms).
Bug Fix:	The floating clocks won't accidentally hide behind the menubar.
Bug Fix:	To Do List now supports items with no text.
Bug Fix:	Snooze time will now save in preferences.
Enhancement:	Timer now uses the proper Ring Type popup menu
Enhancement:	Rewrote the Alarm Type (Beep, Video, Audio, etc.) code.
Enhancement:	Interface adjustments to conform more so with Aqua (Mac OS X) guidelines.
Enhancement:	Rewrote the Timer code (ability to set for an infinite amount of time).
Note:	New To Do List saving format... you must re-enter your list -- sorry!

Version 5.1 - March 17th, 2001
New Feature:	Smasher (any key to turn off alarms when you're tired).
New Feature:	Customizable Chime times.
New Feature:	Timer can now be set using an editfield.
New Feature:	Timer can now be set for up to 180 minutes.
New Feature:	Resizable Reminders window.
New Feature:	Delete key now allows you to remove alarms.
New Feature:	Popup menu replaces duplicate, new and remove buttons.
New Feature:	Add units of time to the ring time of an alarm.
New Feature:	Popup menu replaces the three radio buttons for beep, media and open.
New Feature:	Snooze option for the Classic module.
Bug Fix:	No longer crashes when a file could not be found and is trying to be played in Preview mode.
Enhancement:	Now saves all preferences in a single folder.
Enhancement:	Interface tweaks to make it look better in Mac OS X.
Enhancement:	Speed improvements for Mac OS X builds.

Version 5.0.2 - March 5th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Alarms now properly reactivate after you have quit the program.

Version 5.0.1 - February 14th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Fixed a few typos in the Classic module.
Bug Fix:	Fixed a redraw problem with the time zone calculator.
Modification:	Updated read me to reflect the updated program.

Version 5.0 - February 11th, 2001
New Feature:	Ability to create an infinite number of alarms.
New Feature:	Clickable buttons on the Timer picture.
Enhancement:	Duplicate alarm operation works twice as fast.
Enhancement:	Faster and more reliable under Mac OS X.
Notice:	You must reconfigure all of your alarms (sorry!) due to the new format.
Bug Fix:	Glitch fixed in Perpetual duplicate button.
Bug Fix:	Can now set the volume for Media Files in the Perpetual module.
Bug Fix:	No double load for Classic hour and minute values.
Bug Fix:	Duplicate in Perpetual module now works properly.
Bug Fix:	Turn alarm off after "x" number of seconds works properly now.
Bug Fix:	Alarm volume code violation fixed in Perpetual.

Version 4.5.5 - December 19th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Visibility of main window restored on startup.

Version 4.5.4 - December 19th, 2001
New Feature:	Ability to turn off the looping option in the Timer.
Bug Fix:	The program no longer has a glitch when you try to turn the alarm off when it is ringing.

Version 4.5.3 - December 14th, 2001
New Feature:	Volume Ramp! See preferences.

Version 4.5.2 - December 14th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Typos in the "days of the week". "Day" was incorrectly capitalized in the weekdays i.e. MonDay).
Bug Fix:	To Do List no longer loads each reminder separated by a return as a separate item (you may have to re-enter your items).
Bug Fix:	Timer works again, there was a bug where you couldn't select a media file.
New Feature:	Added an auto-off option which will automatically turn off an alarm after it has rung for a duration of time (this only works with media files, not the built-in beeps).
New Feature:	Added ability to have Alarm Clock Pro automatically open to a specific module.
New Feature:	Added "Today" option in the Perpetual module which sets the date of the currently selected alarm to today.
New Feature:	Using updated Navigation Services.
New Feature:	Media File option is selected by default by the Select File button.

Version 4.5 - December 12th, 2001
Bug Fix:	The "Alarm Clock Pro 4 Alarm Config" file now saves as a normal preferences file.
Bug Fix:	Calendar no longer has a lot of wasted space at the end.
New Feature:	Volume control for the Perpetual alarms.
New Feature:	Added registration info (if registered) in the About window.
New Feature:	Cron-like option which will launch files instead of playing Media when the alarm rings.
New Feature:	Added "Everyday" to Perpetual module.
New Feature:	Added "Save Settings". This feature saves the program preferences and alarm settings. Previously, one would have to quit the program for the permanent save to take effect.
New Feature:	Added To Do List module.
New Feature:	Added "Top" and "Bottom" buttons to the Calendar.
Modification:	Renamed the Startup Tab in Preferences to "General"
Enhancement:	Appearance is now more Classic savvy while still looking great in Mac OS X.
Enhancement:	Descriptions for modules have been updated.

Version 4.2 - November 21st, 2001
Bug Fix:	Calendar now displays month names even if you aren't using the US date format.
Enhancement:	New Mac OS X Icon!
Modification:	No more leading zeros for days in the Calendar.

Version 4.1.5 - November 13th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Chimes now work again.
New Feature:	Individual controls for each alarm.
Enhancement:	Looks better in Mac OS X.
Modification:	No longer rings each time you set a new volume.

Version 4.1.1 - October 24th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Calendar now should show all months.
Bug Fix:	Shows your name in the Misc. tab if you've registered.
Bug Fix:	Stop Ring command key option shows properly in Mac OS X now.
New Feature:	Copy settings button.
New Feature:	Reset settings button.
Enhancement:	Much more compatible with Mac OS X.
Modification:	No more "Support" menu. It has moved into the "Help" menu.

Version 4.0.2 - October 21st, 2001
New Feature:	If Every Year or Every Month is selected in Perpetual and the alarm rings, the alarm will be turned off for five minutes and then re-activated to make sure it doesn't "double ring" for the specified time.

Version 4.0.1 - October 16th, 2001
Bug Fix:	System alerts now show in the perpetual module.
New Feature:	Added "Every Month" option to perpetual module.
New Feature:	Added "Every Year" option to the perpetual module.

Version 4.0 - October 8th, 2001
Note:	New Registration system
- Free updates if you registered after June 1st, 2001
- $5.00 upgrade for all other users (must supply old code)
New Feature:	Added alarm on/off option 
Enhancement:	Reprogrammed from scratch. 
Enhancement:	Looks better in Mac OS X 
Enhancement:	Uses much less processor power 
Modification:	New input fields, by user request 
Modification:	Time on main window no longer shows the seconds 
Bug Fix:	Windows are now properly saved 

Version 3.8.1 - September 22nd, 2001
New Feature:	Added new 'Purchase' window.
Bug Fix:	Spelling correction on "Configuration".

Version 3.8 - September 5th, 2001
New Feature:	'Updates and News' instead of KSW VersionTracker. This new version adds a 'recent news' field!
New Feature:	Added 'Open At Startup' option to show Mini, Big or Analog clock when ACP opens.
New Feature:	Added link to documentation under the support menu.
Bug Fix:	Glitches when ATM installed (seemingly fixed)
Bug Fix:	Crash on some older Macs with Mac OS 7.6.1 and AppearanceLib installed fixed.
Bug Fix:	Closing the main window now quits ACP instead of just closes it. You can still hide the main window by using the toggle option.
Note:	Version 4.0 is coming! Suggest features now!

Version 3.7.8 - September 4th, 2001
New Feature:	Added 'Register' to Apple menu.
New Feature:	Icons in Apple menu for Register and about.
Modification:	The Stop Ringing menuitem now shows Commad-Option-Space
Modification:	Register window is now more visually pleasing.
Bug Fix:	The VersionTracker window was one pixel too short.
Bug Fix:	Better performance under Mac OS X.
Bug Fix:	Fixed crash if older CarbonLibs were installed.
Bug Fix:	Found a small preferences saving glitch in the window position saver and fixed it.
Bug Fix:	Crash on PowerBook 5300c fixed (don't know what went wrong!)
Investigation:	Do you want a 680x0 version?
Note:	Sleep only affects ACP if your system goes to sleep. You can, however, spin down your Hard Disk and turn off your monitor.

Version 3.7.3 - August 21st, 2001
Added to Time Zones:	+06:30 Yangon, Myanmar
Bug Fix:	Wouldn't open under Mac OS X.

Version 3.7.2, August 20th, 2001
Note:	Carbon and PPC versions released. It is recommended that you only use the Carbon version with Mac OS X and the PPC version with the normal Mac OS.
Bug Fix:	Background in Main window looked horrible in Mac OS X, it has been removed in the Carbon version.

Version 3.7.1, August 13th, 2001
Enhancement:	Time Zone calculator now shows +/- how many hours difference between the two locations.
New Feature:	MiniClock, BigClock and Analog Clock now save their window position.
Bug Fix:	Fixed more file stream leaks (caused crash)

Version 3.7 - July 29th, 2001
New Feature:	Time Zone Calculator
Modification:	New Register Window
Enhancement:	Built-in Alarm Clock Pro kernel (better crash protection)

Version 3.6 (final) - July 8th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Doesn't lock up due to "File In Use" errors because fileStreams weren't closed.
Bug Fix:	Fixed many crash related issues.
Bug Fix:	Stop Watch now 100% accurate.

Version 3.6 (beta 4)  - June 22nd, 2001
New Feature:	Time Zones
New Feature:	15 Perpetual Alarms
New Feature:	15 Classic Alarms
New Feature:	Icons in menus.
New Feature:	When the main window is hidden and the application closed, it will be hidden on relaunch as well.
Removed:	"Help", instead use: http://www.koingosw.com/support/
Removed:	CD Alarm; Mac OS X reads CDs in AIFF format therefore the need for this module doesn't exist.
Modification:	Command-Option-Spacebar to stop all alarms from ringing.
Modification:	Completely Recoded
Modification:	Changed all window styles to standard to avoid CarbonLib window-drag glitches.
Modification:	Timer displayed on a real picture of a timer.
Bug Fix:	Fixed problem in Mac OS X where the application would oddly just quit!
Cancelled:	Wake from sleep - it's not possible since all applications are suspended during this time.
Cancelled:	Snooze Option - it's easy enough to go back and increase the time via the arrows (sleep option would require even more hard-to-remember hot keys)
Cancelled:	Independent System Volume - I can't seem to figure out how the heck to do this.
To Come:	Time Zone CALCULATOR

Version 3.1 - May 16th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Fixed several crashes due to file overmapping errors.
Bug Fix:	CloseWindow now works with the Analog Clock window.
New Feature:	Window positions now saved.

Version 3.0.8 - April 27th, 2001
New Feature:	Added Analog Clock (see File menu.)
New Feature:	Added 'Hourly Chime'
New Feature:	You can now silence Alarm Clock Pro when in ANY application by pressing and holding command-option-spacebar.
New Feature:	Option-Click the Calendar to skip ahead a year (shift click to go reverse)
Note:	Mac OS X version on delay.

Version 3.0.6 - April 13th, 2001
Bug Fix:	Updated KSW Version Tracker to work with our new host.
Bug Fix:	Broken link in "Contact Us".
Bug Fix:	Some windows wouldn't "deactivate" to the proper colors (i.e. Preferences window)
Bug Fix:	Timer module wouldn't stop using "command-spacebar".
Enhancement:	100 percent Appearance Manager savvy.
Modification:	Changed named of Calendar to "Click+Drag Calendar" to stop people from asking me why it only shows January.
Modification:	Enforced standard Koingo appearance guidelines.
Cleanup:	Code optimized a bit more.
Carbonization: 90 percent ready for Mac OS X release.

Version 3.0.5 - April 8th, 2001
Emergency Fix:	If there wasn't a preferences file and a beep was selected to play, the application would crash.

Version 3.0.4 - April 5th, 2001
Enhancement:	Faster loading time (now using arrays).
Enhancement:	Dynamic Coding (more bug proof).
New Feature:	Added "Test" option for sound effects in the Preferences window.
Bug Fix:	Color redraw issue in the Preferences window.
Bug Fix:	Register button wouldn't be disabled in About window if already registered.
Cleanup:	About window activate/deactivate code clean up.
Carbonization:	80 percent ready for OS X release.

Version 3.0.3 (Final Release)
New Feature:	 Ability to change the beep sound (place System 7 Sound files in the 'Beeps' folder).
New Feature:	 Cancel button added to Preferences window.
New Feature:	 Close button added (quits application)
New Feature:	 Hide/Show Visibility of Main window added.
Bug Fix:	 Perpetual alarms would only work with US date format.
Bug Fix:	 Sound preferences would not take effect unless you restarted ACP.
Note:	To view the rest of the calendar click on it and drag up or down
Note:	You may have to re-enter your registration code. 
Note:	Record option abandoned. For a recording utility, please check out:
http://dgrwww.epfl.ch/~jenny/

Version 3.0.3 (beta 4)
Bug Fix:	Corrected spelling error in "Wednesday". Yes, I knew how to spell it :-)
Bug Fix:	Fixed a bug where Saturday wouldn't be properly saved as a ringable day.
New Feature:	Added a feature where when you click an alarm from the Classic module its settings are displayed and can be modified.
Note:	This version may be buggy as we have changed the way ACP stores the date. 

Version 3.0.2
Bug Fix:	Text flickering problem fixed for the Timer Countdown.
Bug Fix:	setting the timer would cause a crash and the alarm to immediately play. (think it's fixed)
Bug Fix:	Lock up if a powerbook was put to sleep while the MP3 was playing.
Bug Fix:	Quit unexpectedly if you changed the colors of the BigClock™ while in 16 color mode.

Version 3.0.1
Bug Fix:	 Text flickering problem for "Uptime" and "StopWatch".
Bug Fix:	 Have to reset a classic alarm if you had a file already chosen and you wanted to use a beep instead.

Version 3.0
Modification:	 Pretty much entire application code re-written.
Modification:	CD Alarm moved into a tab.
Modification:	Stop Watch Module removed, a single stop watch is now included in the Misc. tab.
Modification:	New and Improved GUI.
Modification:	The color modification option for the clocks have been moved to the Preferences window.
Modification:	Classic and Reminder modules merge to bring you a truly versatile alarm system.
Modification:	Almost 100% Appearance Manager compliant (looks better under other Schemes than just Platinum)
Modification:	Help option slightly re-written.
Modification:	Removed "Set Defaults" option.
Modification:	Timer "Time Remaining" is now more accurate.
New Feature:	The colors for the Big Clock™ and MiniClock are now saved.
New Feature:	Built in calendar.
Note:	New Registration System, Upgrade only $5.99!

Version 2.1.3
Modification:	The "RemTime" has been moved into a text field within the same panel which auto updates (no more need to keep clicking the button).

Version 2.1.2
Bug Fix:	CD Player Alarm: Message Text can now hold multiple lines.
Bug Fix:	CD Player Alarm:Leading Zeros for numbers less than 10 now show.
Bug Fix:	Sometimes the status text wouldn't update when you told the alarm to stop ringing.
Bug Fix:	Alarm Alarm Boxes now show regardless of which Mac OS you have.
New Feature:	Menuitem:"Stop" menuitem under File to stop the alarms from ringing (or command-spacebar)
New Feature:	Timer:"RemTime" displays time remaining before next ring.
Enhancement:	slight speed increasements.
Modification:	When closing the alarm message text window, all alarms will stop playing [but if the alarm hasn't rung yet, it won't stop it from ringing in the future]