ecsl@netbloc.com: 7661: 4.4.003 release notice

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4.4.003 release notice
Mark Gilmore
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 13:01:33 -0400

Thu, 15 Jun 2000 13:01:33 -0400

Hi all,
ECS 4.2.003 has been released/uploaded and incorporates the
changes below. Latest upgrade instructions are attached.

	4.4.003 (06/15/00)

    19)	At startup, ECS now loads all SR-Session commands at once,
rather
	than reloading all commands every time another SR-Session Item
	is initialized (it's MUCH faster).

    20)	ECS no longer reloads SR commands when an SR-Session command is
	spoken which has no acknowldege or terminator command, as such
	a reload is not needed (and slows things down).

    21)	ECS now accepts remote phone-session passwords with
access-levels
	lower than OWNER (i.e. USER-level passwords are now accepted).

*   22)	This IE setup change is NO LONGER REQUIRED:
		Click TOOLS.
		Click INTERNET OPTIONS.
		Under "Temporary internet files", click SETTINGS.
		Under "Check for newer version of stored pages",
			select "EVERY VISIT TO THE PAGE".

	I recommend that you RESTORE this setting to "AUTOMATICALLY",
	as this will speed up your "normal" (none-ECS) browsing.

    23)	Web pages now initialize faster (States appear sooner).

    24)	Corrected problem related to the rewinding and fast-forwarding
	of phone-messages (during playback).

    25)	When converting recorded messages to .WAV files, ECS now raises
	the volume by 700% (so as to address the problem whereby recordings
	play back too quietly). To override this setting, create a TEXT
	Item named "ECS_RPC_WAV_GAIN" whose text is the percentage to
	adjust (e.g. "300" for 300%). You need NOT restart ECS to test
	such adjustments (just save the Text Item).

    26)	If you find that TTS is playing too quietly thru your modem,
	create a TEXT Item named "ECS_TTS_RPC_GAIN" whose text
	is the percentage by which you wish to increase the volume
	(e.g. "300" for 300%). You need NOT restart ECS to test such
	adjustments (just save the Text Item).

    27)	Text-Line comparisons made via the IS/T1 operator are no longer
	case-sensitive.

    28)	HTML (web) versions of the Item and Event Editors are now
supported.

*   29)	The following "ONLOAD..." command (in the BODY statement) is now
	REQUIRED for all ECS web pages (please update any CUSTOM pages
	accordingly):
		<BODY ONLOAD="document.Ecsio.onload();">

*   30)	The FILTER commands in TVL.BAT should be modified as follows
	(per enhancements to FILTER.EXE):
	-------------
	OLD:
		rem Delete unwanted channels:
		FILTER @%1.CHN TVLNEW.TXT 0 29
	NEW:
		rem Delete unwanted channels:
		FILTER @%1.CHN TVLNEW.TXT -flcol0:29
	-------------	
	OLD:
		rem Delete unwanted shows:
		IF EXIST TVLDEL.TXT FILTER @TVLDEL.TXT TVLNEW.TXT 0 0 1 -
	NEW:
		rem Delete unwanted shows:
		IF EXIST TVLDEL.TXT FILTER @TVLDEL.TXT TVLNEW.TXT -txtend -dontcare:-

    31)	The ECS HELP dropdown now lists commonly accessed sections of
	the manual ("Software setup", "Hardware installation", etc).
	Also, the manual's various software/hardware setup sections
	have been overhauled. I would appreciate any feedback on these
	changes (esp CRITICAL feedback :-)).
-- 
Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://www.usit.com/omnip
423-745-0026
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST

Downloading/Installing Updates
Note: These procedure require WinZip or PKUNZIP (from PKWARE).

To obtain updated executables only (perhaps for a bug fix), download/unzip ECSEXE.ZIP.

To obtain the BETA for the next pending release, follow instructions #'s 3-8 below, but download ECSB.ZIP (instead of ECS.ZIP).

To obtain updates from the Internet:

For ECS-Standard users: Email us for the current Authorization-Code (if you have not already received it from us). Without the proper code, ECS will run in Lite mode. One of the following upgrade charges apply, per your current version:

ECS 1.0...3.3 $105

ECS 3.4...4.0 $ 60

ECS 4.1 $ 20
These charges do NOT apply to those who purchased ECS in the last 6 months, or those who have have spent significant time beta testing (please remind us of this when requesting the code). If, for any reason, you feel that the charge should not apply to you, please let us know why and we will try to accommodate.
We do not require payment before providing the code (your notice of intent to pay is sufficient). Send payments to:
Omnipotence
604 County Rd 181
Decatur, TN 37322
For ECS-Lite users: One of the following upgrade charges apply, per your current version:

ECS 1.0...4.1 $80

ECS 3.4...4.0 $40

ECS 4.1 $10
See above for exceptions and address.
Backup your existing ECS folder(s), in case a problem arises with the update.
WARNING: If you have customized ICONS.DEF or any icon image files, they MUST be backed up, as they will be overwritten during the install.
Download ECS.ZIP into an empty folder.
NOTE: To create a new folder:
Unzip ECS.ZIP in that folder.
From your Win DeskTop, click START, RUN, BROWSE, and select SETUP.EXE in the folder.
If you had customized ICONS.DEF or any icon image files, restore your backed-up copies.
CAREFULLY REVIEW THE UPDATES DESCRIBED IN UPD.TXT, AND MAKE ANY REQUIRED CHANGES.

ECS 1.0...3.3	$105
ECS 3.4...4.0	$ 60
ECS 4.1	$ 20

ECS 1.0...4.1	$80
ECS 3.4...4.0	$40
ECS 4.1	$10