Version History: LCARS Interface [Windows 8]

This page will keep track of what changes are in each version of LCARS Interface that hits the Windows 8 Store. With the flow of updates moving along, I thought a place where you can see the entire history of the app would be a good idea. If you haven't updated the program in a while, this page will let you find out about all the new features that you might not have found yet!

Release 44: (Current Windows 8.1)

• Media Player can now play audio while navigating to other areas of the app!
• New visual states for Warp Core animation when shut down or ejected.
• PDF Viewer now has "Save As" functionality, to assist with keeping files launched into LCARS from the internet.
• Many bug fixes and visual tweaks to work better across many screen sizes.

Release 43: Description changes for MyAppFree Promotion.

Release 42:

• Fixed opening of text log files.
• Fixed opening of some v3 epub files.
• Fixed some miscellaneous sound issues.
• Fixed file activation for .epub files.

Release 41:

• New Camera module.
• New E-Book Reader module (views e-pub files).
• New Shield module.
• New animation for external Conn viewer.
• Secondary Tile for Weather is now a Live Tile!
• Structural changes to the menus.
• Bug fixes, animation tweaks, performance improvements all over the place.

Release 40:

• Fixed issue when recording multiple sequential video logs.
• Fixed Hyperbolic functions in Calculator.
• Many visual fixes and size adjustments for better scaling across resolutions.

Release 39

• Simulator module can now be pinned to Start screen.
• Fixed some issues with Trig functions in Calculator module.
• Fixed seek bar in the Media Player when in full screen mode.
• Many visual adjustments and fixes.

Release 38

• NEW: Most productivity modules can now be pinned to the Start screen to launch directly to them!
• Fixed Red Alert animation on the main screen.
• Fixed keyboard Media control support and background audio capability of Media Player.
• Fixed some hightlight color issues on Log Editor screen.
• Fixed an issue in the Calculator with incorrect answers being given when in Degrees mode.
• Pressure reading in Atmosphere module now displays Mercury Inches when displaying Imperial units.

Release 37

• NEW Image viewer module!
• LCARS Interface can now be the default viewer for PDF files.
• LCARS Interface can now be the default viewer for Image files (.jpg, .png, .bmp).
• App should now use less memory and perform better overall.
• Misc bug fixes and visual tweaks.

Release 36

• Project upgraded to target Windows 8.1
• Several modules have been completely re-designed for a better interface and improved functionality, including Media Player and Log Editor!
• NEW Document Reader module for viewing PDF files.
• Atmosphere module can now display data in Imperial or Metric units.
• New GEN Red Alert Klaxon available!
• Tons of new animations all over the app.
• Lots of bug fixes.
• Many performance enhancements. 

Release 35: Price change for Microsoft Red Stripe promotion.

Release 34: Price change for Microsoft Red Stripe promotion.
 
Release 33 (Final Version for Windows 8.0)

• Fixed an issue with playlist loading that was introduced by Windows 8.1.
• Final release supporting Windows 8.0. Future releases will require free Windows 8.1 update.

Release 32

• Fixed transporter beam out sound to not cut off at the end.
• Fixed an issue with colors switching when changing clock destruct values.
• Other minor bug fixes

Release 31

• Fixed an issue where the Simulator would get stuck in firing mode.
• Fixed operation of Back button in File Manager module.
• Changed 5 day forecast weather icons to show daytime icons instead of night icons.
• Clock module will now initially load saved 12/24 hour display mode from Configuration. Changes to the 12/24 hour setting in the Clock module will not affect the saved Configuration setting.
• Misc minor bug fixes and animation adjustments.

Release 30

• New Weather Icons!
• Ability to scan Weather by current location.

Release 29

• Fixed an occasional crashing issue with the Atmosphere module.
• Fixed a weather display issue with Atmosphere module.
• Fixed master panel clock display to properly restore preferences for 12/24H and Stardate.
• Fixed master panel clock display to show 12/24H modes properly for all regions.
• Various animation adjustments and additions.

 Release 28

• New startup animation with new sound effects when "Extra Animations" are enabled.
• Fixed Clock module to properly update the time.
• Fixed Clock to properly switch between 12/24 hour modes (previously it only worked in certain regions).
• Fixed Weather module to not lock up the UI while retrieving data.
• Fixed Tactical Simulator instructions.

Release 27

• Added new Transporter module!
• Lots of performance enhancements and bug fixes

Release 26

• Changed external viewer animation on Conn module. Should now be much more smooth and less resource intensive.
• Some button text updated to use more canon-accurate terms.
• Velocity readings on Conn module now reflect the proper exponential warp scale.
• Fixed Reset button in simulator. It should now function correctly.

Release 25

• All modules should now work at 1024x768 resolution and/or 4:3 aspect ratio!
• Added Start screen animation
• Fixed an issue with Phasers recharging in Tactical module
• Back button in File Manager now goes back through all folders opened instead of just the last one.
• Other minor bug fixes in File Manager

Release 24

• Added new Tactical Station module!
• When playing Audio files, Media Player will now attempt to get a higher quality cover art image
• Added Shuffle capability to Media Player (control from Playlist window)
• Fixed an issue with Ancillary theme colors
• Fixed power bar controls to always properly show values
• More adjustments for 4:3 aspect ratio devices

Release 23

• Buttons will now have the proper sound for the Nemesis theme instead of using the standard sounds.
• Fixed Auto destruct timer to not give countdown warnings when there are still hours left.
• Minor bug fixes in Simulator module.
• Additional visual tweaks for better scaling on different size screens.

Release 22

• Added new Conn module!
• Fixed Stardate not updating properly.
• Fixed alignment issue with Full screen media controls.
• Fixed issue with screen going into sleep mode while playing videos.

Release 21

• Removed ability to delete a video log while it is playing back which was causing a crash.
• Added ability to toggle display of alert controls on the main window.
• Fixed video log list refresh after recording.

Release 20

• Added animation of buttons on main window when Red Alert is active and Extra Animation setting is enabled.
• Added selection of Red Alert sound
• Added ability to change Alert status to main window panel.
• Rebuilt code for LCARS moving progress bar to use storyboards for less resource usage.

Release 19

• Added "About" panel to Settings module to launch social pages and display application version.
• Added "Mode" button to Main window for switching between productity and entertainment module selection.
• Added Systems Allocation display module
• Added interactive Warp Core module
• Visual tweaks to make controls slightly more accurate.
• Performance optimizations.

Release 18

• Added trigonometric functions to the calculator module. Includes ability to switch between degree and radian units.
• Fixed Kelvin temperature calculations for Current Weather.
• Video Log Editor should now work with any number of cameras to switch between.

Release 17

• Updated to using new version of weather API
• Added ability to select prferred temperature scale (F, C or K)
• Added ability to switch default location, so scans of other areas will not always replace it.
• Fixed cursor visibility in text editor.

Release 16

• Added new initial starting page which allows for more performance optimizations.
• Added Delete capability to Audio/Video logs directly from Log Editor.
• Bug fixes to Tactical Simulator related to game messages and auto pilot functions.
• Fixed main clock display for 1024x768 resolution.
• Misc tweaks to sounds and visuals

Release 15

• NEW: Enhanced Log Editor to include Audio/Video Log features.
• Fixed auto destruct voices from talking over each other.
• Fixed crash when unsupported weather location is entered.
• Fixed sounds when changing modes in Settings module to only play if actually switching.
• Changed Text Editor font color to LCARS Orange.
• Various other visual tweaks and minor bug fixes.

Release 14

• Added Clock module with Clock, Timer (stopwatch), and Auto Destruct functionality.
• Performance enhancements to Media Player, including improved Media Player when switching between normal and full screen modes.
• Fixed bug with multimedia keyboard controls.
• Fixed full screen media controls to have proper shape.
• Fixed Fahrenheit temperature calculation in Weather module.
• Changed font and size of text in Log Editor for better readability.
• Added new ship images to Tactical Simulator for Damage Status and Shield controls.

Release 13

• Weather module expanded to include international weather!
• Search by zip code, postal code, or city and country name.
• 7 day forecast (Sunday-Sunday) changed to 5 day forecast (Current day + the next 4 days ahead). This should actually provide more information than the previous method.

Release 12

• NEW: Tactical Mission Simulator! Fly around the galaxy and destroy enemy ships before time runs out!
• All sound processing now handled by DirectX for better accuracy and stability.
• Updated Red Alert theme to be more accurate and less retina-burning.
• Various visual, audio tweaks.
• Minor bug fixes in Media Player.

Release 11

• Fixed Year display for media player to not show 0 when no data is given.
• Added stars to weather module
• Added option to use stardate or regular date on main screen.
• Added Time display to main window. Options for 12H or 24H displays.
• Overhauled Configuration screen to make room for current and future customizations.
• Adjusted animations on several modules for better variety.

Release 10

• Miscellaneous bug and visual fixes
• Added Weather button to snapped view
• Changed to uploading separate packages for x86, x64, ARM CPUs in case of compatibility issues. Each one has the exact same set of features.

Release 9:

• NEW: Weather information module. Scan any U.S. zip code and get information about current atmospheric conditions, as well as a full 7 day forecast of future conditions!
• Added Looping functionality to the Media Player.
• Miscellaneous bug and visual fixes.

Release 8:

• Fix critical bug with keyboard input and media player.

Release 7:

• Added additional information about your media files to both standard and full screen modes, as well as the ability to navigate your playlist from either view.
• Fixed some screen real estate issues with full screen media controls on tablet sized devices (mainly 1366 x768 resolutions).
• Added additional permissions for accessing music and video libraries for playlists.
• Background audio support if you switch to other applications!

Release 6:

• Added ability to use a custom image on the home screen! Can also reset to the default at any time.
• Added Elapsed Time and Remaining Time to media player in standard and full screen modes.
• Added position slider to the full screen mode of the media player.

Release 5:

• Added ability to create new folders  in File Manager.
• Added new "Nemesis" System Type.
• App tile should look a little better now.
• Miscellaneous visual and bug fixes in Calculator.

Release 4:

• Fixed Bug in calculator with pressing square root key with no values entered.
• Calculator now supports entry from the keyboard (Regular numbers and Num pad).
• Visual tweaks to more buttons
• Added File Manager module! Comes with features available on most popular Windows Store file managers.