'Logicator for PIC Micros' Revision History

v3.6.0 13/01/12
- Added 18M2+ support
- PICAXE Manuals updated to latest version
- Compilers updated to latest version

v3.5.1 04/10/11
- Corrected 3.5.0 issue adding 4 starts in 18M2 mode
- Repeat loop count is now limited to maximum of 255 (as it is a byte value)
- Readtemp no longer allows selection of non-bidirectional pins (e.g. input 6 on 20M2)
- serial in pin may may be used as general purpose input on 08M2/14M2/18M2 after 'disconnect' command
- LCD command can now use any variable on second line

v3.5.0 05/06/11
- Added 08M2/14M2/20M2 support
- PICAXE Manuals updated to latest version
- Compilers updated to latest version

v3.4.2 07/02/11
- Corrected error converting infrain command with M2 parts
- Touch sensor readings can now be scaled on M2 parts to allow for different touch sensor designs
- Added 28X2/40X2 support for touch sensors (firmware B.3 or later)
- Added additional Pwmout channels for X2/M2 parts
- LCD command lines can now contain two separate variables in brackets e.g. A=[A] B=[B]
- Fixed issue with Sertxd command conversion to BASIC 
- Fixed clipped text on some commands at Zoom 100%
- Fixed Comment command text display issue at Zoom 125%
- Added new 'Print to PDF' feature available via File menu (requires free 'PICAXE PDF Printer' to be installed)
  (Updates below not included in patch, within full installation only)
- PICAXE Manuals updated to latest version
- Compilers updated to latest version
- Updated Logicator Help files
- Corrected Dice simulation quick help

v3.4.1 19/08/10
- Corrected double label error on repeat...until loop BASIC conversion

v3.4.0 08/08/10
- Added PICAXE-18M2 support
- Updated PICAXE manuals
- Corrected servo issue when using variables

v3.3.5 22/06/10
- Fixed issue downloading when French language is selected
- Fixed issue with infraout command in X2 modes
- Fixed issue with BOT120 microbot 'ultra' command
- Improved syntax check error message in BASIC text mode 
- Updated legacy 16F627A support

v3.3.4 08/06/10
- Fixed issue with space character in the temporary filename path
- Fixed issue with changing PICAXE mode after opening an existing flowchart 
- Added updated Logicator format PICAXE kit datasheet links to Help menu
- AXE107 Rudolph simulation input 3 switch polarity now matches real life board
- AXE105 Dice simulation improved

v3.3.3 04/05/10
- Enhanced COM port display which now lists friendly names and unconnected USB adapters
- Increased COM port availability up to COM255
- Changed download method to use enhanced compilers directly
- Modified PIC Type options to add 'check PICAXE type' button
- Corrected servo and pulsout ms display values
- Added timeout options to serin and infrain commands
- Updated French Language translation strings
- Added beta tester support for new 18M2 chip
- Added parallel task processing support for 18M2 part (4 starts)
- Added new 'touch', 'resume', 'suspend' commands for 18M2 part

v3.3.2 05/11/09
- Added new 'Analogue' command for simplified use of analogue sensors
- Added new 'Play iPod' command for serial control of Apple iPods
- Added new 'Repeat-Loop' commands to allow repeat X times and repeat until/while condition
- Added new Custom Command feature to 'BASIC' command
- Added new 'reset', 'disconnect', 'reconnect', 'peek', 'poke' commands
- Added EEPROM startup (preload) values via PIC menu
- Added preliminary beta-tester support for AXE028 Plug'n'Play USB cable
- Software automatically scans for AXE027 upon startup, auto-identifying Virtual COM port and
  informing user if cable is not correctly inserted
- Software automatically scans for AXE028 upon startup
- Added new 'Open Samples' menu option which automatically points to /Samples sub-folder 
- Modified PIC Type options to add 'scan USB' button 
- Modified PIC Type options to display PIC label names
- Added additional variables (up to 20 variables) for supported PICAXE types
- Modified simulation and debug panels for extra variables
- Updated 'start' command so that it can be given a name
- Updated 'debug' command so it can be left on screen but disabled (made inactive)
- Updated 'motor' command with PICAXE-20X2 Microbot arrow programming options 
- updated 'out' command to also support binary and hex
- Updated 'infrain' and 'infraout' commands to allow pin selection on supported PICAXE types
- Updated 'infrain' to optionally decode buttons on TV remote (ie button 1 gives value 1 rather than 0)
- Updated virtual TV remote to look like current part TVR010A rather than discontinued TVR001
- Updated 'ultra' command to support single pin SRF005 use on supported parts
- Modified X2 default operation to 8MHz
- Added Portuguese language option
- Updated 'procedure' so the loop variable can be selected instead of fixed to H
- Added warning message if the same procedure loop variable is nested  
- Corrected 3.3.1 issue with position of 'No' word when no decision arrow pointing north
- Corrected 20X2 ADC channel numbering
- Corrected 20X2 issue with 'Analogue Calibration' feature (PIC menu)
- Corrected X2 'Stop' syntax to new format
- Digital Panel refreshes to correct PIC type when existing file is opened

v3.3.1 18/05/09
- Added new 'Play MP3' command for playing MP3 music from PICAXE 
- Added new PWMout command
- Added new SerRxd command
- Simulation Speed can now be adjusted whilst simulation is running
  via new slider (in statusbar under the flowchart) 
- Added new 'Simulation Reset' option to menu and toolbar
- Added Cell Comment option to each cell. When text is entered
  it will appear on the flowchart above the main shape
- Added Digital Panel Vertical/Horizontal/Chip Format options
  To swap display option simply right click over the Digital Panel
- Digital Panel now defaults to visible

V3.3.0 03/05/2009
- Added analogue sensor calibration wizard to PIC menu. This can be used
  to calibrate analogue sensors without developing a flowchart
- In / Out commands now default to a sloped side polygon rather than rectangle
  Use the Options menu to revert to old shape if desired
- Added new high / low / toggle commands
- Created new Sound toolbox category
- Fixed issue with import of some RTTTL tune files

v3.2.8 30/03/2009
- Added full support for the new PICAXE-20X2, 28X2, 40X2
- 'random B' and 'B = RND' commands now create identical BASIC code
- Updated PICAXE compilers and PICAXE manuals

v3.2.7 26/01/2009
- Fixed gosub/doproc incorrect warning when just 1 procedure defined

v3.2.6 20/01/2009
- Added full support for PICAXE-18M
- Updated PICAXE compilers to latest Universal Enhanced versions
- Updated all manuals and F1 key shortcuts
- Fixed issue with display of LCD Panel
- Corrected Play Tune tooltips text
- Debug window now automatically loads if Debug command used within flowsheet
- Added 'Clear PIC Hardware' option to PIC menu

v3.2.5 26/11/2008
- Modified all dialog boxes so they are now always displayed over top of panels
- Added automatic 'panel hide' feature whilst drawing (Options menu)
- Fixed issue with delete row feature
- Added target PICAXE type to simulations
- Improved simulation handling when changing PIC types, opening files etc
- Speeded up Simulation download time
- Added buzzer sound to AXE102 Alarm Simulation

v3.2.3 16/11/2008
- Added Live Test (ICE-In Circuit Emulation) feature (Simulation>Connect menu)
- Increasity clarity of Digital Panel display by hiding unavailable i/o numbers
- Enabled PICAXE plugin progress windows during downloads for increased user feedback
- Updated Soft Simulation playback to support v1 or new v2 files from Logicator Soft Studio
- Added additional Soft Simulations of PICAXE projects kits (AXE101,102,105,107,130)
- Added status info to the Soft Simulation window
- 'Play User tune' now simulates within Soft Simulation projects 
- Fixed various minor Soft Simulation issues

v3.2.2 30/10/2008
- Created shareware version
- Improved line drawing routines and user interface (right click no longer required)
- Improved line deletion routines
- Added 'Swap Yes and No' option to Edit menu 
- Added insert/delete row/column options to Edit menu and right click pop-up
- Dropping a cell over an existing cell now auto inserts an extra row for the new cell
- Re-arranged menus slightly for increased clarity (added Options menu)
- Added 'Gosub' cell as alternative to 'Do Procedure' (functionally equivalent)
- BASIC cell contents now also colour syntax highlight
- Removed occasional incorrect 0x0 error message when programming the 20M
- Corrected columns only being added in multiples of 3
- Corrected issue downloading into simulations
- Simulations are now automatically tiled upon loading

v3.1.0 29/09/2008
- Corrected digital panel display resizing issue with 40 pin chips
- Corrected issues with typing and direct download of BASIC

v3.0.0 12/04/2008
- Added full support for PICAXE-14M
- Added full support for PICAXE-20M
- Added full support for PICAXE-28X1
- Added full support for PICAXE-40X1 and 40X (16 in, 8 out, 4 adc)
- Added additional PICAXE commands - e.g. LCD, time, etc.
- Added LCD simulation panel
- Added TIME simulation panel
- Fully updated the BASIC panel to enable full editing and downloading of BASIC files
- Updated the simulation engine
- Added all simulations free of charge (previous cost option)
- Added Simulation Studio free of charge (previous cost option)
- Added automatic colour syntax coding and line numbers to BASIC panel
- Added File>Export menu to easily export files for use in the 'PICAXE VSM' circuit simulator software
- Updated Help files
- Added PICAXE manuals to Help menu.
- Rebranded to avoid issues with Microchip 'PIC' registered trademark
- Additional error checking on serout strings
- Corrected wait of variable value (was ms not seconds)
- Full Vista compatibility
- 'End' commands now automatically use the more common 'Return' syntax. 
  If you choose to still use 'end' then enable the option within the 'PICAXE.INI' file
- To avoid confusion, old v1 programmer PICxxx types are no longer automatically displayed.
  If still using the programmer, use the setting within PICAXE.INI file to make the PICs visible