Change Log

2007-10-11: Version 3.5.9.0 of the calculator software released. Introduced temporary local fonts (e.g. for LCD-like text effects) and multiple links with additional URLs (for customized calculators only).

2007-06-21: Version 3.5.8.0 of the calculator software released. Fixed an issue whereby multiple display configurations could end up with several displays having the same unit if units were changed during an exchange rate update. Also addressed an issue whereby a different base (e.g. binary, octal, hex) could be selected with a keyboard shortcut even on calculators without a base indicator. Updated installer and added manifests for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

2005-03-10: Version 3.5.6.0 of the calculator software released. Fixed an issue which affected the dragging and use of a calculator window positioned to the top or left of the primary display on multiple-display systems.

2005-01-04: Version 3.5.5.0 of the calculator software released. Features include new HTTP refresh technology and new Software Director.

2004-03-16: SkinCalc passes "Verified for Windows XP" testing by VeriTest.

2004-01-20: Version 3.5.1.0 of the calculator software released. Integrated binaries with Windows Error Reporting (WER) system.

2003-12-12: December 2003 Skin Pack (single archive with 140+ skins) released.

2003-12-11: Version 3.5.0.0 of the calculator software released, featuring new functionality and enhanced integration between SkinCalc, WorldCalc, Euro Calculator and Calculator Builder. New SkinCalc.com officially open.

2003-11-17: New skin archive placed online for review by authors. All skin authors have been contacted directly.

2003-10-29: First pages of new website placed online. Special thanks to Maurizio for his help.

2002-02-10: Version 3.3 of the calculator software released, featuring a modified installer (now with automatic download of Windows Installer engine, if required), and Software Director for easier updates and skin downloads. Currency-enabled versions feature better support for past and future EMU currencies (e.g. new option when Reset Euro is selected).

2001-09-12: Version 3.2 of the calculator software released, featuring new installer, additional dual display and other enhanced skins. You can now press F5 to quickly change skin.

2001-09-05: Currency-enabled versions of the calculator software set to use a new host (rates.cloanto.com) for exchange rate data provided by Cloanto in consideration of increasing load related to currency data.

2001-08-01: Began beta testing version 3.2 of the calculator software, featuring a dual display and integration with Calculator Builder technology to allow for even more sophisticated customization.

2001-03-21: Version 3.1 of the calculator software released. New Round function (shown in new Euro Shop skin), new documentation format, and revised German user interface texts. In currency-enabled versions by default unusual currency fluctuations now generate a warning rather than an error event.

2001-01-01: Version 3.0 of the calculator software released. In the currency-enabled versions the Greek drachma was added as a built-in EMU currency, with constant exchange rate as specified by the European Central Bank.

2000-11-09: Began beta testing version 3.0 of the calculator software, featuring translucent skins (on Windows 2000 and higher), support for base conversion (HEX, DEC, OCT and BIN can be selected as units, in addition to currencies in currency-enabled versions) and system tray icon.

2000-10-30: Minor revision of the calculator software released. Added keyboard shortcuts for Copy and Paste.

2000-04-21: Version 2.2 of the calculator software released. Fixed a bug in the Options... property sheet which could cause a minor memory leak upon program exit. In the currency-enabled versions a condition was solved whereby a RAS-related error message could appeared even if dial-up functionality was not required, and code was brought up-to-date with new Currency Server features.

1999-09-02: Version 2.1 of the calculator software released.

1999-06-22: Registered SkinCalc.com.

1999-04-10: Version 2.0 of the calculator software released.

1999-01-10: Version 1.0 of the calculator software released (distributed as Euro Calculator). Other than an HP calculator emulator supporting skins which we know of, we believe this to be the first skinnable calculator. Our first contacts with Skinz.org (our reference site for 1998-1999) pre-dated the release of any other calculator on that site.