TinyTask Changelog - Complete Version History and Release Notes

TinyTask 1.77

Latest November 15, 2019

Removed ~500 bytes of code to reduce false positive detections from antivirus scanners (reduced from 19 to 4 flagging scanners)
Fixed rare memory allocation bug that could occur during extended recording sessions
Further binary optimizations for cleaner executable output

Update November 2019

Added repeat count display in the “Set Repeat Loops” menu (resets on startup for safety)
Settings menu now always shows in the app window when activated via Enter key
Minor low-level code modifications for improved stability
Updated to latest Inno Setup for installer builds
HTTPS redirect implemented on official website
Additional binary adjustments to reduce antivirus false positives

Update 2019

Fixed redraw bug that caused background lines to appear on toolbar in rare circumstances
Adjustments to binary output to prevent false positives by antivirus scanners
Build rule changes for streamlined multi-language deployment
Updates to toolchain for future development

Feature Release 2019

Added international versions: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Fixed bug where Compiled EXE process would not terminate correctly if stopped interactively
Many modifications to text and caption formatting
Additional information displayed in Compile EXE output report
Added hints in playback key menu about how to emergency stop playbacks
Migrated to new web server with 4x the hardware specs to handle increasing traffic loads

Update 2018

Added “Show/Hide Captions” toggle for toolbar customization
Reverted v1.72 .rec file association from “auto-play” back to “Open File” for safety

Update 2017

Fixed bug with “Play Speed” not being correctly saved or compiled (thanks Y.S. for report)
Fixed issue with fast playbacks (100x) not properly terminating after short recordings
Added File Association option with TinyTaskSetup.exe
TinyTaskSetup > “Add File Association” > double-click .rec file auto-plays recording and exits

Update 2016

Fixed issue with app positioning when moving between PCs with different screen resolutions
Updated toolbar image colors to avoid transparency artifacts on button faces
Preliminary testing for Linux compatibility
Updates to tools used for creating the installation file (TinyTaskSetup.exe)

Major Release 2015

New feature: User-configurable toolbar graphics
Custom toolbar allows user control over app elements on varying screen resolutions
Upsized default toolbar from 16×16 to 38×44 pixels with captions
Added previous toolbar versions for download, also included with setup file
Fixed mouse cursor flashing while hovering over toolbar icons
Fixed problem with TinyTask repositioning on multiple monitors
Modified menu access keys to be more logical (e.g., “Play Custom Speed”)
Removed option to disable .INI settings (still 100% portable)
App now shows system Minimize button when sufficient room in title bar
Improved error handling and recovery for invalid recordings
Rewritten low-level file management system
Updates and optimizations in Compile EXE feature, improved binary header conformity
Removed overly simplistic Help text (future versions may add expanded help)
Enhancements to installer TinyTask_setup.exe, now designated as preferred download
Corrected system icon display in Windows Control Panel Programs and Features

Feature Release 2014

Feature Release 2013

Initial Release 2011

Added “Compile EXE” feature – convert recorded macros into standalone executables
Added Repeat Playback for looping recorded macros
User preferences stored in portable .ini file
Tiny caption bar for minimal screen footprint
Included tooltips when hovering with mouse over toolbar buttons
Tested by over 100,000 users for stability and reliability

Always use the latest version. TinyTask 1.77 includes all fixes and improvements listed above.