Password Safe 3.09 Release Notes - July 2007
============================================

This note describe the new features, fixed bugs and known problems
with Password Safe version 3.09. For a short description of Password
Safe, please see the accompanying README.txt file. For more
information on the product and the project, please visit
http://passwordsafe.sourceforge.net. Details about changes to previous
releases may be found in the file ChangeLog.txt.

Bugs fixed in 3.09
==================
[1748665] Number of passwords to remember (password history) can now
be set to more than 99 by typing rather than only by spinbox.
[] A note on possible problems with the autotype functionality and
some 3rd party popup-blockers. Thanks to mrttoo for the heads-up.
[] Protect user from losing entries in case of non-unique uuids in
read database. 
[] Compare fixed so that 'X' indicating differences are
in the correct columns and data copied to clipboard ends in CRLF not just LF
[1739364] Window location issue fixed
[1620423, 1754189] Focus on search text in Find Dialog - thank to zcecil for
the fix for this one. 
[1738477, 1630400] A version for Windows98 is now installed by the
installer on machines running Windows98. This version is NOT part of
the binaries in the zip file.
[] The installer will detect and notify the user if attempts to
install on an unsupported version of Windows (95 & ME).
[1735290] Configuration file works with non-ASCII user and host
names.
[1733911] File mode encryption/decryption (-d/-e) works again
[1743706] Fix random showing of user and passwords if started in
silent mode.
[] Fix Edit and View in main menu not being reset after open after close
[1727871] Found items remain highlighted if another entry selected -
note that found items now ddisplayed in bold font rather than
highlighted.
[1728612] Column sort arrows, in Flattened List mode, correctly removed
[1728945] Importing a subset of text data now fixed
[1728945, 1741787] Version 2.x databases now read correctly
[1733740] '-s' option no longer causes sporadic display of passwords
in tree view.
[1752318] Fixed duplicate/mislabeled columns problem in list view

New Features for 3.09
=====================
[1739979] Add URL column to flattened list
[1732198] It's now possible to override the username and hostname used
to load and store preferences, as well as specify an alternate
preferences file, via new command line options.
[] Implement "Advanced" option for Find
[1751451] Add extra warning when deleting entire group, including the 
number of entries that will be deleted.

Changes to Existing Features in 3.09
====================================
[1732163] Date/time displayed throughout in the users "Short Date" format.

Bugs fixed in 3.08
==================
[1709992, 1692662, 1678711, 1651392, 1626671, 1604806] Non-English
text in databases fully supported.
[1691048] Import text file with blank lines or missing fields will no
longer crash application.
[1688994] Although rename is not possible in read-only mode, this change
prevents F2 giving the user the feel that they can.
[1693395] Now Minimize takes precedence over "Always on Top" during Autotype
[1695991] File type Compare now has .bak & .ibak suffixes
[Open Discussion] Fix issue if PWS is maximized/minimized/then restored
[1701508] Entry times no longer written out if not set
[1702623] Compare now shows correct filenames
[] Fix problem with remembering Tree state on restore after minimize
[1678527] Line delimiter now works during import of plain text
[1708099] Default saved username, now shows in new entry
[1709418] Cancel after Lock Safe from system tray now does Right Thing
[] More stringent checking during tree "edit in-place" to prevent DB corruption
[1721031] Notes field with lots of text now stays in position when focus lost
[Open Discussion] Allow Notes field to be Imported from text file even if
it is not enclosed in double quotes
[1721009] Can now Import into a new database after closing previous database
[1723936] Expiry date format is now in the user's Short Date format

New Features for 3.08
=====================
[1695446] It's possible to specify command line parameters for
Alternate Browser; e.g. "-new-tab" for Firefox. This allows fine
control of whether or not to open a new browser or not.
[] Implement "Advanced" option for Exporting in XML format (as per
Export in Text format) and for when comparing databases.
[1695968] "Advanced" option now available to improve Merge operation
[1711524] "Show username in display tree" display option
[] Maintain unknown fields in the database header and records when
saving database, for compatability with future versions as well as clones.

Bugs fixed in 3.07
==================
[1684827, 1668493] No longer crashes after you specify to remember 0 databases
[1675716] <ESC> to close application now works
[1673028] Merge operation now fixed
[1673028] Similar problem in Compare operation fixed
[1660721] Autotype menu & shortcut no longer disabled if field is
empty.
[1679461, 1612567] Text in Password field no longer truncated with large
texts.
[1682516] Menu display no longer trashed if accelerator pressed with
an open menu.
[1683060] Autotype now works again for all entries
[1678707] CapsLock temporarily turned off in Autotype
[1681366] Now stays on top during autotype
[1672770] Right-click->unlock on system tray icon now same as
double-clicking on locked system tray icon

New Features for 3.07
=====================
[] - Password expiration notice can now be given a few days prior to
actual expiration
[] - Exported/imported text format is now documented in online help
[1623802] Default Autotype string can be specified per database
[1686819] - PWS may configured not to minimize during
Autotype (Manage->Options->Misc). 'Always on Top' takes precedence.
[] If the PWS_PREFSDIR environment variable is defined, that's where
the pwsafe.cfg file will be read from, instead of the same directory
as the executable

Changes to Existing Features in 3.07
====================================
[] List view columns now selectable, entries sortable by any column,
settings are persistent.
[] List view may be configured to show Grid lines.
[] Tree view may be configured to show all groups first, instead of
strict alphabetic order.

New Features for 3.06
=====================
Support for U3 (disk-on-key).

Changes to Existing Features in 3.06
====================================
[] Opening dialog now shows recently opened databases in dropdown list.
[] File opened in initial dialog now added to recent files list.
[1634251] Password expiration date can now be specified relatively,
e.g., "45 days from now".
[] All dates and times are now displayed in the local format.

Bugs fixed in 3.06
==================
[1625557] No longer crashes when invoking help after using Hot-Key.
[1633516] No longer crashes upon Find with an empty group.
[] Configuration handled correctly with non-English user or host
names.
[] No longer crashes when password history policy changes records.
[] Non-English data issues resolved.

New Features for 3.05.02
========================
None.

Changes to Existing Features in 3.05.02
=======================================
File opened in initial dialog now added to recent files list.

Bugs fixed in 3.05.02
=====================
[1606265, 1609291] No longer terminates after edit when username
and/or hostname starts with a digit.
[1609759] "Show Password in display list & tree" setting now
persistent across application exit.
[1608191] Tree view's state is now preserved across timed lock and
when starting with '-s' flag.
[1612881, 1577505] Notes now appear consistently.


New Features for 3.05
=====================
[1452303] Support multiple automatic backups
[1504327, 1600626] Portable (e.g., USB stick) installation supported
(configuration information stored in .cfg file instead of registry).
[1452303, 1303548, 912724] Option to start Password Safe minimized at login
[1600626] Ability to specify alternate browser for URLs - useful if
Firefox is your default browser, but you need to access a site that
only works with IE, for example.

Changes to Existing Features in 3.05
====================================
[838450] The undocumented backup to .psafe3~ has been replaced by the
multiple automatic backup mechanism.

Bugs fixed in 3.05
==================
[1606026*] Missing manifest files added, application no longer requires
vcredist_x86.exe
[1606237*, 1606232*] View preferences now work correctly
[1605389*] Read-only flag now updated correctly
[1578171] Hotkey works again if window just obscured
[1521684,1504527] Old (V1) databases now read correctly - thanks to
Karel Van der Gucht.

New Features for 3.04
=====================
None

Changes to Existing Features in 3.04
====================================
None

Bugs fixed in 3.04
==================
[1575432] Hidden notes no longer lost after edit
[1575279] Database now marked as "changed" after performing PWHistory operations
[1575415] Weak master password allowed on password change as well as
new safe.

New Features for 3.03
=====================
[1302047] Enable Maximize/Window button
[1511833] Better formatting of plain text export files. Only the order of
entries during export has been implemented. Both export to "Plain Text"
and export in "XML Format" will export the database entries in the order
as displayed in the "Nested Tree Mode".
[1249433, 1114473] Startup state for Nested Tree mode - User can now
select startup as a) All groups collapsed (previous behaviour); b) All
groups expanded; or c) Same state as when the database was last saved
(could be either all collapsed, all expanded or a mixture of some
groups expanded and others collapsed).
[1527058, 1536006] password history - Ability to set the default
number to be saved. Can be overridden on an entry by entry
basis. Changing the default number has no effect if history is already
saved for a particular entry.
[] Change Find processing in Tree view so that entries are shown in Tree
order rather than List order.
[] Change Find to stop on the last found item and ask whether to continue
from the beginning of the database or the user may select this previous
behavour via a Misc. option.
[] New File->Properties shows some interesting (?) information

Changes to Existing Features in 3.03
====================================
[1532368] Maximum number of passwords stored in history is now 255.
[] Weak master passphrases are accepted, if the user insists.
[] Field with focus has a different color.
[] More info in status bar: read-only and modified status.

Bugs fixed in 3.03
==================
[1527029] Password count now displays correctly in status bar.
[1557838, 1557559, 1525344, 1523689] Problem with suspend/lock when
edit dialog open resolved
[1529305] Crash in Password History resolved
[1528400] Cancel on "Restore from Backup" no longer corrupts database
[1551034] Entries can no longer be changed in read-only mode
[] View Menu item "Collapse All" now works correctly
[] DoubleClick works on entries with expired passwords
[1540106] Fixed incorrect link to Twofish web page
[1554253] Show/Unhide password no longer loses changes to password
[1527144] No more multiple combination dialogs when restoring window
from system tray
[1561335, 1373138, 1182406] HotKey now works with SystemTray icon
[1527138] Select after deletion no longer surprises

New Features for 3.02
=====================
[] Export/import to/from XML supported.
[] Selective text export.
[705515,1120236,1487001] Password history can now be saved for selected
entries.
[1516674] Ability to hide password during Add & Edit entry. If hidden,
password needs to be entered twice to verify.
[1506320] Count of passwords stored in DB on status bar. Also indication
of read/only status.
[] Compare of two databases supported

Changes to Existing Features in 3.02
====================================
[] Minimum master passphrase length is now 8 characters, and user is
not offered the option of accepting weak passphrases.
[] "Save on minimize" option removed

Bugs fixed in 3.02
==================
[1503123] Exits cleanly from lock with open dialog box.
[1503075,1520110] No longer crashes when number of last databases is
set to zero.
[1507847] Merge databases now merges all the record's fields, thanks
to n0tig.
[1513482] Preferences now saved in the .psafe3 file
[1504107] No longer saves cleared database
[1515994] User is now prompted to save database on system shutdown
[1519227] Password expires date was set wrong
[1519850] Double-click on group entry in tree did not expand/collapse
group
[1520562] Single entry is now displayed in Nested Tree Mode
[] Tree is now refreshed if user decides not to open another DB
[1526174] Tab order more friendly in Edit dialog box.

New Features for 3.01
=====================
[726518] User can configure an expiration date for entries and be
notified accordingly.
[726508] Modification and access times now recorded.
[737878] Copy Notes to Clipboard
[1162051] Toolbar additions (Autotype, Browse URL, Copy Notes to clipboard)
[1465395] View Passwords in Nested Tree Mode
[] Ability to clear "Recent Database List"
[] Browse to URL now starts a new instance of the user's default browser
rather than taking over an existing instance

Bugs fixed in 3.01
==================
[1482002] Generated password no longer trashed if > 127 bytes
[1495670] Find now searches new URL and Autotype fields
[1495556] Restore after minimize now works when system-tray not used.
[1472332] Read-only command line argument bug
[] Help file now reflects 3.0 new features.
[1490985, 1423020, 1398936] Microsoft redistributable dlls now
included in installation and zip file. Should fix all "MS*.dll not
installed" problems
[1440951] Can now close application after minimize w/o system tray.
