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August 26th 2009 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.410 released

  • Software will no longer expire on 1st October 2009.
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • Updated setup file.

    • October 7th 2008 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.400 released

  • Done away with the nag screen and replaced with a more useful "Wordsearch Generator News" screen.
  • Options are now saved when you exit the Wordsearch Generator.
  • Added a "Select All" and "Select None" button to the word list picker.
  • Button to export puzzle as RTF to the clipboard (so it can be pasted into your favourite word processor).
  • Ability to add a single word without using lists.
  • Added the choice of allowing or disallowing vertical words.
  • Added ability to refill the grid with the current words.
  • Upgraded code to run on latest version of programming software.

    • November 14th 2007 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.310 released

    - Fixed more visual issues .
    - Rewrote some code for better optimization
    - Fixed minor bugs.
    - Added "Letter from the Author"
    - Upgraded Inno setup to 5.22, to improve Vista compatability.

    December 5th 2006 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.306 released

    - Fixed visual issues (boxes lining up etc.)
    - Added scroll bars to all boxes that needed it.
    - Fixed word wrap issue with long sentences in snake mode and question mode.
    - Add words and editor screen will now stretch to full screen.
    - Added Glastonbury Festival wordlist, 2 Question lists, and a quotes list for snake mode.
    - Added Glastonbury Festival puzzles section to the website.

    December 2nd 2006 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.304 released

    - Will now work at 800 X 600 screen resolution.

    November 5th 2006 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.302 released

    - Maximum wordsearch size is now 50 X 50
    - Removed the delay from the splash screen.

    September 30th 2006 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.301 released

    - Fixed the location of data files issue which leads the way for the next software release.

    September 28th 2006 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.300 released

    - Now Compatable with versions of Windows XP not running as Administrator
    - Now Compatable with Windows Vista.
    - Moved user files to the correct location, so not to cause security issues.
    - Maximize will now stretch the correct sections of the screen, so can be used maximized.

    March 31st 2006 Update - Stinkybear Software website update

    - Added a zipped archive version of the generator for people having issues with firewalls not allowing the download of an exe file to the downloads page.

    January 30th 2006 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.208 released

    - Added wordlist "Chinese Food".
    - Added wordlist "At the Fair".
    - Added 5 X 5 mode.
    - Added ability to change font size.

    December 22nd 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.207 released

    - MAJOR UPDATE.
    - Added snake mode.
    - Added sentence list "Abba Lyrics".
    - Added sentence list "Winston Churchill quotes".
    - Added sentence list "Christmas Songs".
    - Rewrote print option, so you can print as many copies as you like of each sheet.
    - Added Allow diagonal words checkbox.
    - Help Updated.
    - Fixed crashing when loading question list without the correct formatting.
    - Check for Update function now works correctly.

    December 12th 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.108 released

    - Fixed clicking on link to webpage in aboutbox stopped the aboutbox working again without restarting program.
    - Fixed 25X25 option made the grid 15X15.
    - Corrected spelling in speedway word list.

    December 9th 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.107 released

    - MAJOR UPDATE
    - GUI redesign to make it easier to follow through the steps of wordsearch creating.
    - Added ability to use questions, this allows you to make custom question lists, where the answers will be in the wordsearch.
    - Added Speedway wordlist.
    - Added Harry Potter questions list.
    - Added Computer Building questions list.
    - Added European Capitals questions list.
    - Added Speedway Championship questions list.
    - Added feature to show how many words are in a word/question list if there are not enough to generate a wordsearch of your choosing.
    - Added ability to pick questions/words from word/question lists not just pick at random.
    - Added export to MS Word feature.
    - Added asks to refill blanks if banned word found.
    - Fixed update checker not quitting program when going for an update.
    - Fixed printing off the page issue.
    - Fixed Side of boxes missing in Win98/98SE
    - Fixed Creating a new wordlist/question list did not increment filename.
    - Help updated to reflect new GUI.
    - Fixed Defaulting to 10X10 after a clear all.

    November 30th 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.004 released

    - Fixed the bug where "undo add word" didn't undo the last word.
    - Fixed the issue where quickprint would not notice if you had not given the wordsearch a title. It now tells you.

    November 29th 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.003 released

    - Fixed the banned word checker when you inputted words manually it didn't check for banned words.
    - Fixed the banned word checker not checking backwards banned words if the backwards words tickbox was ticked.
    - Added new License.txt file.

    November 24th 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.002 released

    - Removed Names wordlist as it had too many non alpha characters.
    - Added 11 new word lists.
    - Removed the need for the .txt suffix on word list files.
    - Fixed a problem with the generation of a title from a word list.
    - Added an update checker.
    - Added a link to .net framework download onto the start menu
    - Added a license text file.

    November 22th 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.001 released

    - Fixed usage counter.
    - Fixed moans that it could not make enough words from a wordlist when it could.
    - Using new setup generator (inno setup) very nice software.

    November 20th 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V1.0 released

    - First release of the Wordsearch Generator.

    November 5th 2005 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - V0.9b completed

    December 2003 Update - First alpha version of the Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - Completed

    November 2003 Update - Wordsearch Generator from Stinkybear Software - Idea hatched