KoolMoves version history

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This shows you how often KoolMoves was updated with us over the past few months. Whenever available, we also include additional information for each update (new features, changes etc.).

version 6.2 - posted on Nov 13, 2007

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version 6.1.2 - posted on Jul 12, 2007

Fixed problem introduced in 6.1.1 with motion script behavior with text.
Fixed error message in Numeric Transform if -0.0 is entered for x or y position.
Fixed error in Numeric Transform with "absolute all frames" checked if Apply pressed more than once.
Changed behavior of script selection in Add Text screens so selection changes to script of user s country on font change.

version 6.1 - posted on May 21, 2007

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version 6.0 - posted on Apr 19, 2007

Added Media Player component with more than two dozen skins and other customizable features.
Added Convolution Flash 8 filter effect.
Added two slide options (embed/load and scale/crop) to the slide show wizard.
Added option in Export Settings associated with jpeg quality to set compression scheme for exporting 24bit with alpha channel images.
Added Motion Path property (more capability to follow).
Added getURL(clickTAG) button action for Google ads.
Added Flash 8 meta data for search engines.
Added FlashVars parameter to html export.
Added Scale/Resize to right-click popup.
Added Edit Action Script to right-click popup and Frames menu.
Added additional context help and improved others.
Added several more task specific hints.
Reorganized Transforms menu items for greater clarity.
Disabled properties in Properties popup that are not available for button states.
Fixed problem with disappearing object when the object has effects and is converted to a button.
Fixed problem with typing in name of image file without an extension in file browser.
Fixed Apply Transition checkbox problem in Content Pane content window.
Fixed Swf File Statistics to display sizes in terms of the compressed file rather than uncompressed file.
Fixed coloring problem with exporting 24bit with alpha channel images with jpeg compression.

version 5.7.5 - posted on Feb 28, 2007

Fixed problem with a temp file being written my mistake to c root directory which is a Vista issue.

version 5.7.2 - posted on Dec 29, 2006

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version 5.7 - posted on Nov 26, 2006

Added Space Evenly functionality (Shape > Space Evenly).
Added saving/restoring of application s window state.
Added Delete in All Frames right-click option in Timeline.
Added ability to draw horizontal/vertical lines by holding down SHIFT key while drawing.
Added "Paste Shapes Complete Copy" menu item with short cut Ctrl+W.
Increased swf export buffer, used in compressing wav and jpg elements of swf, to 2 Mb.
Eliminated question about sharing frames/button states or making a complete copy when pasting into a frame that doesn t already contain the object to avoid confusion.
Fixed action script error for {path:"xx", data:"xx"}.
Fixed several svg import problems, the major one associated with close path command for complicated paths.
Fixed an object naming problem in copy/pasting a button to the same frame.
Fixed problem with getting proper background color from a Flash 8 swf, affecting add flash movie to web page html code.
Fixed displacement of image fill relative to shape for certain sitations, mainly swfs, imported as editable movies.
Fixed some minor problems with static and dynamic text in swfs, imported as editable movies.

version 5.6.3 - posted on Oct 20, 2006

Fixed crashing problem when close Dynamic Text font/text dialog by clicking on X close button, introduced in 5.6.

version 5.6 - posted on Oct 04, 2006

Added ease in/out option (Properties popup).
Added 26 additional 3D effects.
Added compression to .fun file with option to save in old format (File > Preferences) -- old files will open OK; new files will not open in older versions of KoolMoves.
Added user option for number of undo levels (File > Preferences).
Added ability to specify parameters to pass to a swf object in Properties popup.
Added _sans, _serif, _typewriter font options for dynamic text and components.
Added message popup if exporting as Flash 8, local playback security with value local with one or more http:// getUrl urls.
Added option in File > Preferences to suppress ftp help popup after swf/html export.
Improved bones behavior (added bones orientation and restrained bone movement to rotation about rotation point) -- more improvements to come later.
Refined some of the toolbar icons.
Removed folder selection from web interfaces screen and other library screens because it causes confusion.
Increased minimum allowable value for 3D focal length to 100 to avoid code problems.
Fixed 3D light angle problem.
Fixed problem reading in svg file.
Fixed setMode function of the SlideShow component.
Fixed bug in the Button component.
Fixed export problem associated with image button inside a symbol library movie clip.
Fixed fscommand action script function so it accepts a variable second argument.
Fixed gotoAndPlay with two arguments.
Fixed problem with rendering in main movie scaled image converted to a movie clip.

version 5.5 - posted on Jul 24, 2006

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version 5.3 - posted on Apr 24, 2006

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version 5.2.4 - posted on Mar 12, 2006

Fixed crashing problem when copy/paste group with Movie Overview open .

version 5.2.2 - posted on Feb 11, 2006

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version 5.1.7 - posted on Dec 06, 2005

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version 5.1.5 - posted on Nov 26, 2005

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version 5.1.4 - posted on Nov 23, 2005

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version 5.1.3 - posted on Nov 18, 2005

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version 5.1 - posted on Nov 15, 2005

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version 5.0.5 - posted on Oct 07, 2005

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version 5.0.4 - posted on Sep 22, 2005

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version 5.0.3 - posted on Sep 03, 2005

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version 5.0 - posted on Aug 15, 2005

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version 4.7.6 - posted on Jul 27, 2005

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version 4.7.2 - posted on Apr 29, 2005

Added Flash 7 export, FLV Flash Video import, advanced functionality for the action script editor.

version 4.6.5 - posted on Jan 29, 2005

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version 4.6.2 - posted on Jan 20, 2005

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version 4.5.1 - posted on Oct 25, 2004

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version 4.4.5 - posted on Jul 05, 2004

Fixed problem editing a shape that has zero X and Y scaling and zero rotation.
Fixed problem in Basic user interface mode in copying up state to an over state for a text button.

version 4.4.4 - posted on Jun 21, 2004

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version 4.4 - posted on Apr 07, 2004

Added 25 new motion scripts using a more powerful effects engine.
Added folder selection for images and sounds when importing a swf.
Added saving between sessions of font name and size for text.
Added popup menu for Add Frame toolbar button.
Added alignment positioning text motion script effects.
Added color and transparency morphing for symbols to imported swf as an editable movie.
Added more context help.
Added a new option to changing movie width and height.
Added a positioning option and context help to Numeric transform.
Fixed some problems with Numeric transform. Fixed swf export so preloader movie actions function. Fixed button behavior so states will function without any defined actions . Improved importing swf as an editable movie by reducing number of missing elements (text and images). Fixed a problem with transparency motion script parameters. Fixed a minor display problem involving List of Frames and current frame arrow. Fixed pan behavior when a shape transform is active. Fixed potential positioning problem with motion scripts applied to a movie clip.
Fixed several low probability motion script situations.
Fixed parameter range testing in Motion Scripts dialog.
Fixed text placement in importing swf as an editable movie.
Refixed Export Settings involving Flash 6 options.

version 4.3.5 - posted on Mar 18, 2004

Fixed more problems with importing swfs as editable movies.
Fixed Export Settings so can t set Flash 6 options and have them remained checked if select a lesser version.

version 4.3.3 - posted on Feb 21, 2004

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version 4.3 - posted on Feb 05, 2004

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version 4.2.5 - posted on Dec 05, 2003

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version 4.2.3 - posted on Oct 23, 2003

Fixed random problem associated with previewing/exporting motion scripts.

version 4.2 - posted on Sep 25, 2003

Added interface components (scroll pane, list box, check box, push button, scroll bar, database query object).
Added ability to apply motion script effects to objects other than text.
Added Office XP style menus.
Added Flash MX compression capability.
Added Play Portion of Movie functionality.
Added 2 more web interfaces and 1 more clip art item.
Added a lot more examples to the Examples folder which is now downloadable.
Added hex color edit box on solid color screen.
Added right click popup menu specific to point editing.
Added point selection coordinates to status bar.
Added screen after drawing/importing that prompts if the object should be added to other frames.
Improved Transition Effects screen.
Improved Spin/Rotate Effects screen.
Improved Motion Script Effects screen.
Improved Can t Find Image or Sound screen.
Improved gradient color screen.
Switched preloader code to bytes loaded from Flash 4 frames loaded.
Fixed action script +
and -
of properties like _y.
Fixed action script #include inside an on mouse or movie clip event.
Fixed problem with inserting a movie that has images.
Fixed mysterious Win2K problem when creating a complete copy of a movie clip.
Fixed several problems with importing SVG graphics.
Fixed an edit undo problem associated with adding new frames.
Fixed Flash 4 duplicateMovieClip.
Fixed display of movie clip paths in Movie Overview when there are multiple movie clips in a single movie.
Fixed changing of tween frame count when copying a shape from current frame to next in the Score.
Removed reference to _root in internal preloader code.
Fixed rendering of shapes with applied effects in storyboard page

version 4.2 - posted on Sep 25, 2003

Added interface components (scroll pane, list box, check box, push button, scroll bar, database query object).
Added ability to apply motion script effects to objects other than text.
Added Office XP style menus.
Added Flash MX compression capability.
Added Play Portion of Movie functionality.
Added 2 more web interfaces and 1 more clip art item.
Added a lot more examples to the Examples folder which is now downloadable.
Added hex color edit box on solid color screen.
Added right click popup menu specific to point editing.
Added point selection coordinates to status bar.
Added screen after drawing/importing that prompts if the object should be added to other frames.
Improved Transition Effects screen.
Improved Spin/Rotate Effects screen.
Improved Motion Script Effects screen.
Improved Can t Find Image or Sound screen.
Improved gradient color screen.
Switched preloader code to bytes loaded from Flash 4 frames loaded.
Fixed action script +
and -
of properties like _y.
Fixed action script #include inside an on mouse or movie clip event.
Fixed problem with inserting a movie that has images.
Fixed mysterious Win2K problem when creating a complete copy of a movie clip.
Fixed several problems with importing SVG graphics.
Fixed an edit undo problem associated with adding new frames.
Fixed Flash 4 duplicateMovieClip.
Fixed display of movie clip paths in Movie Overview when there are multiple movie clips in a single movie.
Fixed changing of tween frame count when copying a shape from current frame to next in the Score.
Removed reference to _root in internal preloader code.
Fixed rendering of shapes with applied effects in storyboard page

version 4.1 - posted on Jul 18, 2003

Added GIF import.
Added SVG import (so far ignores images, gradients, arcs, trefs, transforms, shortcut bezier tags, animation tags, and probably more).
Added SVG export (ignores images and gradients).
Added Wizards skill level interface.
Added Tip of the Day.
Added action script bit operators.
Added Delete Frame menu item.
Added ability to cut/copy/paste between movie clips.
Added ability to paste a complete copy of a movie clip.
Added limits on saved canvas position when opening the application.
Switched to Inno Installer.
Redesigned portions of the code to use fewer windows resources.
Redesigned Text Effects Template, Animated Clip Art and Insert Movie screens with context help and an expanding advanced section.
Redesigned Actions and Sounds Overview.
Improved shape point selectability at large zoom.
Fixed cut/copy/paste between fun files which was accidentally disabled in the prior version.
Fixed a memory link in Movie Overview.
Fixed a file corruption problem if closing application and then saving while in a button state.
Fixed problem with navigation scroll bar upper limit when exiting movie clip for main movie.
Fixed problem with button inside a movie clip with a goto action to an unlabelled frame with a main movie preloader.
Fixed disk drive combo box problem for insert movie dialog.
Fixed a problem in converting shapes to groups under certain situations.
Fixed a problem in exported swf for symbol shapes with gradient fills in certain situations.
Fixed missing PNG transparency for some Paint Shop Pro images.
Fixed bad last row or column in an image due to a round-off problem.
Fixed an erroneous exceeded swf buffer size message that can occur under certain circumstances.
Fixed behavior of eye dropper on color selection for draw options.
Fixed problem with displaying motion script examples if the fun file was opened outside KoolMoves.

version 4.02 - posted on Jun 14, 2003

Fixed display of frame in Go To Frame Dialog after frames are moved around.
Fixed small icon toolbar problem in Cartooning mode.
Fixed draw as symbol preference for Cartooning mode.
Fixed memory leak associated with selecting a web interface, button, and imported swf object.

version 4.01 - posted on May 28, 2003

Fixed improper display of border color for shape symbols.
Fixed random crashing on closing Score/Timeline popup.
Fixed crashing problem when importing vector graphic or swf files in the cartooning mode.

version 4.0 - posted on May 21, 2003

Added view tabbed pages to Score popup.
Added context help to many of the major screens.
Added 3 skills level tabs to the top toolbar.
Added streaming capability to MP3 frame sound.
Added 5 more web interfaces.
Added an option on Movie Overview to display the entire movie or only the current timeline.
Added an Export Settings screen which combines several former menu items.
Added on to possible movie clip actions -
before the improper syntax was onClipEvent().
Increased size of top toolbar icons and removed some icons (previous toolbar is an option in Preferences).
Made main toolbar the same for all skill levels.
Fixed 1 pixel vertical offset problem for images in movie clips.
Fixed drop shadow on a line.
Fixed several dynamic text with scrollbar problems.
Fixed problem with closing collapsed view popups that caused uncollapsed view dialog to require double clicking .
Fixed problem with exporting dynamic text as Flash 6 by creating a variable name equal to the object (instance) name
` var` .
Fixed several Movie Overview shape selection problems.

version 3.70.3 - posted on Apr 16, 2003

Fixed problem with Add Effect in Score popup introduced in 3.70.