9 Oct 07
Updated Windows XP VAC to 2.1.4
Included all new features in Vista VAC
Corrected the Number Pad 5 key
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Version 2.0.6
VAC Vista release version
VAC Windows XP release version
1 May 2007
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Version 1.8.5
20 Apr
Corrected an issue with the PTA keys.
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16 Apr
Reworked the coding for the numeric enter key for sending the correct code.
Added the ability to add another key set for the PTD key, both assigned key sets will work for the PTD mode.
Added a new special function sleep/awake, you can add action to put VAC in sleep mode and wake VAC from sleep mode.
Added two functions to the PTA keys, you can assign the keys to modes ‘toggle’ and ‘arm’. In the toggle mode you press the assigned key and the recognized commands will be processed. In the ‘armed’ mode you press the assigned key and the recognized command will be processed, then the mode will turned off until the key is pressed again to re-arm the PTA key.
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Version 1.8.3
21 Feb
Corrected a problem with the custom export feature.
Added the number pad "Enter" key.
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Version 1.8.2
7 Feb
Corrected a problem when opening the builder from the VAC System.
Added a new custom export to file option in the builder.
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Version 1.8.0
24 Jan
Minor bug fixes to the builder.
Corrected the missing images in the help file.
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Version 1.7.8
16 Nov
Fixed an error in the key codes.
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Version 1.7.7
14 Nov
Added access to more keys (F13-F24) and multimedia keys.
Added an option in the VAC System menu to start the Key board tester.
Updated the Key board tester with new keys.
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Version 1.7.5
2 Oct
Added the ability to add multiple success phrases to an action, one of the assigned phrases will be played randomly each time the Action Phrase is recognized.
Added the ability to add multiple success sounds to an action, one of the assigned sounds will be played randomly each time the Action Phrase is recognized.
Added a simple sound recorder to record your own wave files for success sounds.
Improved communications so changes made to a profile in the VAC Builder will notify the VAC System of the changes.
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Version 1.7.2
8 Sep
Added pop-up menu item to clear sounds from selected actions.
Added left/right Alt, left/right Windows and Menu key options for PTD and PTA.
Added switches to PTD and PTA to make the key exclusive to VAC.
Added option to import a formatted text file, this will import actions and phrases to aid in creating new profiles.
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Version 1.7.0
29 July
Minor code clean up.
Re-matched version numbers to VAC System and VAC Builder.
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Version 1.6.8
20 July
Updated the Keyboard tester.
VAC process priority is now saved for each profile.
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Version 1.6.7
16 June
Made an update to a support dll.
Fixed a very minor issue to the sound on/off switch in VAC System.
Recompiled the install package.
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Version 1.6.5
Added the ability to export actions into existing profiles.
Cleaned up a couple of other items.
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Version 1.6.3
23 May
In addition to assigning a success sound when a action is recognized I’m adding the ability to assign a text phrase to be spoken.
Update: Polecat stepped up and sent me a profile for LOMAC, which is now posted on the web site. Thank You.
Another Update: Martxyz has created a profile for Flaming Cliffs with Excel and Word documents that is now posted on the web site. Excellent job!
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Version 1.6.1
18 May
Added key combinations to the PTD and PTA keys.
Fixed an issue with the duplicate action function.
Added double-click to actions and phrases to activate the edit function.
Added batch, AutoHotKey and DeamonScripts files to executable programs.
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Version 1.6.0
6 May
Reworked the PTA and PTD keys yet again and came up with a far better solution, they now seem to work without delay even in IL2!
Changed the the VAC Builder window to show categories.
Working on the ability to launch programs within a profile. This is handy for me when I'm flying in MSFS 2004 and need the weather program loaded or FRAPS.
Added more key options to PTA, PTD and VAC Switch keys.
You can now use the mouse and drag and drop to re-order the command list.
Added an option to include keystrokes to the Notepad list.
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Version 1.5.8
5 May
Reworked the PTA and PTD keys yet again and came up with a far better solution, they now seem to work without delay even in IL2!
Changed the the VAC Builder window to show categories.
Working on the ability to launch programs within a profile. This is handy for me when I'm flying in MSFS 2004 and need the weather program loaded or FRAPS.
Added more key options to PTA, PTD and VAC Switch keys.
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Version 1.5.4
30 Mar
Categories have been added to the actions in the VAC Builder to help maintain larger profiles.
Changed the sort to category and then action.
Rewrote the PTA and PTD key routines.
http://vac.webhop.net/
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Version 1.5.1
I have a new email address for support:
vacsupport (at) comcast (dot) net
23 Mar
Added the ability to assign categories to actions in the Builder. This should help with managing large profiles.
Fixed an issue with the VAC key switch.
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Version 1.5.0
25 Feb
Added left and right qualifier and extended keys for Shift, Alt, Win and Ctrl.
You can now add commands that will be executed before a profile change.
Added a new keyboard tester.
Fixed an error with the VAC key switch when loading profiles multiple times.
The big news is VAC will be shareware $10 will be the asking price for a license. (Go ahead and flame me)
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Version is 1.4.2
16 Feb
Minor change to VAC Builder when adding a new command, the new command will be selected.
Fixed an issue where a Runtime Error 5 may occur in VAC System.
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15 Feb
Version is 1.4.1
Fixed issue that could lead to VAC System crashing when changing Profiles by voice.
Changed the Builder's messaging to VAC System when profile are added, removed or modified and VAC System is running.
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13 Feb
Version 1.3.8
Fixed the Print Screen and Break key, was send incorrect code.
If you start the VAC Builder from VAC System with a profile loaded, VAC Builder will load with that profile.
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9 Feb
Version 1.3.5
Allow a new profile load to be triggered in game by voice command.
Allow multiple or alternate phrases for each Action.
Allow command line input of profiles when VAC is started.
Added mouse click events.
Added option to mass change duration or pause values.
Improved key support to include extended keys.
Added ALT and CTRL to the Push to Activate/Deactivate key select.
To upgrade just install new version over the current version.
Researching - VAC to output joystick button presses.
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3 Feb
version 1.2.9
Added sort to the Action list plus what is listed in version 1.2.8
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1 Feb
version 1.2.8
Added a duplicate Action button in the Builder.
Added Number Pad keys (how did I forget this)
Going to add the ability to change background and text colors for the data fields in the Builder.
Adding the ability to send the activation phrases to Notepad, in case you wish to print them out.
31 January
Recompiled to version 1.2.7
31 January
Public release of version 1.2.6
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27 January
Added an Import VAC Profile option to the VAC Builder
Added an Edit Profile name option to the VAC Builder
Profiles will be reloaded when Clear Profile is selected in the VAC System
Added Process Priority option from Below Normal to Above Normal in the VAC System
version is 1.2.5
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Testing is still going pretty well. Had to rewrite a couple of routines and gained some speed and accuracy overall. Added the ability to change the process priority for VAC System and added speech configuration wizards to the VAC Builder. Changed some of the wording and added icons to the status bar to help give the user feedback in the VAC profile builder. Added the ability to set default values to duration and pause attributes by "CTRL+S" while the cursor in the text box. The builder will use those values when adding new commands.
Current version is 1.2.1