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History of Changes and Fixes

This list of feature improvements and bug fixes is arranged by build number. Case numbers are for internal tracking. Fixes apply to all IDEs unless indicated. TOPIC_IDs refer to postings in our Discussion Forums.

Build 1638

requires software maintenance through 2008.05.08. (Release candidate.)

Fixed Visual Studio 2008 crash when typing nonexistent symbol name in VA View | Symbols in Solution window. (case=16534) 7656
Visual Studio 2008 uses correct color for Highlight Current Line. (case=16057) 7432
Fixed spurious underlining of function calls following the return keyword. (case=16345) 7539
Correct characters are displayed when an incomplete font set is encountered (e.g., when Consolas Bold Italic is installed but Consolas Bold is not; fixes issue introduced in 1635.) (case=16412) 7612
Fixed VC6 selection margin painting issue (introduced in 1635.) (case=16303) 7560
Fixed selected text displaying with operator color in VC6 (introduced in 1635.) (case=16546) 7652, 7623

Build 1635

requires software maintenance through 2008.04.18. (Release candidate.)

Goto (Alt+G) menu widens to accommodate more text as needed. (case=5189) 7420, 7001, 6460
Pressing / to comment out code no longer replaces code with / when selection includes partial /**/ comment (case=15111) 7319
Improved italic font rendering. (case=16066)
Find References highlighting in text editor persists when navigating to off-screen locations. (case=3672) 5629
Prefix increment and decrement operators (++foo, --foo) are colored as modified in Find References. (case=4986)
Nested anonymous structs and unions are parsed correctly. (case=4514) 7134, 7131, 6849, 6125, 6008
Parameter info tooltips for overloaded methods are syntax colored when navigating via the keyboard arrows. (case=3089) 5462
.xaml files appear in the recent files list in VA View. (case=14701) 7341
Vista-style borders may be disabled for VA X listboxes. (case=15898) 7418
Fixed incorrect XML comment completion. (case=15789)
GUIDs from uuids.h are parsed correctly. (case=2939) 5365
Fixed spurious listbox invocation. (case=409, case=16028) 6900, 3132
Removed "elseif" keyword from C++ reserved word list. (case=11499) 7081
Improved listbox and VA Snippet behavior for .asp/.aspx/.html/.js files.
Ansi/Wide macro stubs such as MessageBox and TextOut are colored as methods. (case=15379)
Visual Studio .NET Enterprise Template Project (ETP) files are listed in Open File in Solution dialog. (case=564) 3587
Fixed Find References coloring & clipping issues (introduced in 1632.) (case=15562, case=15881) 7428, 7409

Build 1632

requires software maintenance through 2008.04.03. (Beta release.)

New! Added context-sensitive help to VA X dialogs. Click ? or press F1 to get help. (case=8980)
New! Visual Studio 2008-style transparent listboxes are available in all IDEs. Hold down Ctrl when listbox is displayed to activate. (case=10072) 7209, 6972
New! Added option to include or exclude refactoring suggestions in listboxes; see Advanced | Refactoring | Include refactoring suggestions in listboxes. (case=10428) 5797, 7254
"return" takes precedence over "RETCODE" in suggestion lists. (case=11277) 7036
Fixed incompatibility with XNA Game Studio 2.0. (case=10703) 7064
Restored "put n spaces between method name and ()" option under Advanced | Corrections. (case=10995) 7304
Fixed a problem typing "else" on a line by itself. (case=8415)
Debugger tooltips display without flickering. (case=8817) 6647
Fixed hang when opening web site project in Visual Studio 2008. (case=10401)
Fixed intermittent crash when typing a VB Imports statement in Visual Studio 2008 on Windows Vista. (case=15154)
Ctrl+Tab document switching is handled properly in Visual Studio 2008. (case=10303) 7010
Visual Studio 2008 C++ include directories that contain double backslashes due to environment variable expansion are located and parsed correctly. (case=11261)
Highlight current line works properly in .js and .asp/.aspx files in Visual Studio 2008. (case=15384)
Visual Basic enumerations are parsed correctly. (case=12161)
Removed C-style comment and semicolon from Encapsulate Field in Visual Basic files. (case=11160, case=4475) 7107
Object methods called on boxed string literals in C# are parsed correctly. (case=8012) 6513
Subsequent rename operations issued from VA Outline target the correct symbol. (case=10502) 7039
MFC dispatch map is shown in VA Outline. (case=10514)
Tooltips are positioned correctly when VA Outline is undocked in VC6. (case=9976) 6946
VA Outline shows correct hierarchy for C++ classes containing friend methods without friend class declaration. (case=10740) 7072
.Net symbols are excluded from suggestion lists in unmanaged C++ solutions. (case=11391) 7148
Fixed Extract Method with for each loop in managed C++. (case=14864) 7348
Typing a dot after a C++ constructor invocation [ e.g. std::string("some text"). ] displays member list properly. (case=9876)
C++ using declarations (using namespace::identifier) are parsed correctly. (case=9436)
STL list<> and vector<> member lists appear correctly following a "using namespace std::list" or "using namespace std::vector" directive. (case=12345) 7226
Empty C++ preprocessor directives are ignored (fixes problem parsing Boost library). (case=10353)
Typedefs declared inside template classes are parsed correctly. (case=12098)
Improved parsing of STL iterator patterns (case=11842) 7136, 7202, 7212
Improved stability when parsing deep templates. (case=15454)
Fixed dereferenced iterators missing from Find References / Rename. (case=1702) 6451, 4978
Cloned Find References windows are not hidden behind the VC6 IDE. (case=10201) 7000, 7026
IDE warning message about writing to a read-only file is brought to the foreground during a rename operation if applicable. (case=8958)
#include paths are preserved when typing a slash with Repair Case disabled. (case=12025) 7200
C# generic methods are colored properly. (case=9300) 6801
Comments in tooltips and views use IDE comment color. (case=9363) 6904, 6808
Dialog edit controls are colored properly in Windows Vista. (case=9281)
Filenames displayed in lists and views are not syntax colored. (case=12556, case=12788)
Foreground text color is automatically changed if it matches the background color. (case=14268)
VA View Symbols in Solution list items are colored properly. (case=14899)
Quick Info and Parameter Tooltips invoked via the keyboard are colored properly. (case=3082) 5462
Goto (Alt+G) handles template class typedefs. (case=4249) 6168, 5774
Goto handles duplicate files better (as with VSS shared directories). (case=5567, case=7457) 6027, 6021
Listboxes are positioned such that they are not truncated at the right edge of the screen. (case=5178)
Listbox remains on the same side of a symbol (either above or below) when typing inside parentheses. (case=8998) 6672
Windows Vista visual styles are applied to listboxes. (case=9275)
Accepting a suggestion from a listbox properly replaces acronym text. (case=14290) 7316
Fixed disappearing listboxes in .js and .asax files. (case=1699, case=15295) 4843
Fixed bad icons appearing in suggestion lists. (case=14469)
#include directives listed in Find References results are displayed with question mark icons. (case=9592) 6869
Esc key turns off Highlight All when Find References results window is undocked. (case=9364) 6803
Find References error messages may optionally be displayed in the status bar instead of a modal message box. (case=10226) 7038, 6997
Spelling errors in comments with XML tags are underlined. (case=9649) 6893
XML comment suggestion list opened with < functions properly. (case=12324) 7229
Suggestions are suppressed in comments and string literals. (case=10480) 5797, 7030, 7055
Change Signature does not cause some known symbols to become unknown. (case=10432) 6762
"Enable automatic Quick Info Tooltips" option is forced on when enabling "Display comments from source files when available" option in Advanced | Display. (case=10967)
Macros in [VA X install directory]\Misc\stdafx.h are parsed each time a project is opened. (case=284)
Surround with { indents properly when selection is made from bottom to top. (case=1521) 6792, 5961, 5796, 5249
Long words (>64 chars) in comments are not underlined as mistyped. (case=3485) 5634, 5588
Improved Autosave performance. (case=9821) 6916, 5613
Open File in Solution grid lines are drawn correctly in Windows XP. (case=9948)
Forward-declared stable symbols are shown in italic. (case=399) 2263, 1934, 1912
Repair Case changes only those symbols that differ by case alone (similarly named symbols are not changed). (case=8723)
Corrected spacing around spell check replacements. (case=7768) 6471
Eliminated spurious suggestions. (case=12061) 6900
Source files residing in directories named p4win or p4v (or their descendants) are included when parsing. (case=11506) 7150
Missing VC6 toolbar icons have been restored (case=10126) 6980
Filtering toolbar shows the rightmost button correctly. (case=10623) 7044

Build 1626

requires software maintenance through 2008.01.17. (General release.)

Fixed random crash that would occur under heavy load. (case=10946)
Fixed random hang on certain systems in which Windows complex script support is installed (regression introduced in build 1624). (case=10679)
Fixed listbox and HCB problems parsing certain namespaces (case=9784) 6920, 7055, 7101, 7136
Tweaked conditions under which 'selection committed with any character not valid in a symbol' affects listboxes. (case=9823) 6900

Build 1624

requires software maintenance through 2007.12.07. (General release.)

Fixed font display when operators are set to bold. (case=10351) 6985

Build 1623

requires software maintenance through 2007.12.04. (Release candidate.)

VA Outline moves last function in Unix or Mac format properly. (Case=10092) 6961
VA Outline displays class containing #include statement properly. (Case=9254) 6791
VA does not affect dialogs from other plug-ins. (Case=9975) 6980 , 7004
VA does not interfere when opening a stored procedure inside VS2005. (Case=9609) 6984 , 6863
Listbox no longer appears unexpectedly. (Case=10137) 5797
VA respects IDE's option to turn off completion listboxes. (Case=4311) 5797
Fix for tooltip corruption. (Case=9637) 6983
Bold text now displays properly with "Envy Code R" font. (Case=8929) 6898 , 6811 , 6679 , 5505
VA now prevents multiple simultaneous Find References commands. (Case=8256) 6563
Insert parameter tooltip now includes leading space. (Case=2968) 5688 , 5424
Shift-Down works as expected when selecting files in OFIS dialog. (Case=910) 5781 , 4195
Fixed regression where Create Implementation added return type for operator. (Case=10070) 6975
Fixed crash at startup when auto-notify date is invalid. (Case=10143)

Build 1619

requires software maintenance through 2007.11.20. (General release.)

New! Preliminary support for Visual Studio 2008 RTM. 6797, 6962
Note Build 1619 (and above) will not work with Visual Studio 2008 beta releases. Build 1618 is the last VA X build to support Visual Studio 2008 betas.

Build 1618

requires software maintenance through 2007.11.15. (Release candidate.)

New! Create VA Snippet from selection.
.NET references are now parsed even when 'parse all files' is disabled. (case=9805) 6884
System icon size no longer causes truncated words in rename dialog. (case=9803)
Fixed bad characters in Find Symbol in Solution and Symbol in Solution definitions. (case=9708)
Suggestion lists no longer appear after typing a number followed by a decimal point. (case=9667) 6900
Fix for bad scope after Alt+G. (case=9664) 6645
Fixed crash when closing VS2005. (case=9610)
VA Snippets listbox option is independent of the suggestions option. (case=9605) 6876
Fixed text in info copied from options dialog. (case=9567)
Fixed Find References Results navigation during search. (case=9548)
Fixed crash displaying very long strings. (case=9893) 6928
Restored 10.3 Change Signature behavior. (case=9930) 6939

Build 1614

requires software maintenance through 2007.10.22. (Beta release.)

New! Preliminary support for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 (Orcas).
New! VA Outline, a new tool window that gives you an active high-level view of the contents of the current text editor.
New! Consolidated listboxes: VA Snippets (formerly called Autotext) and suggestions appear in one listbox.
New! Improved parsing of C# and VB.Net source. (case=628)
New! Improved startup performance of managed solutions. (case=6513)
New! Open Corresponding File now also switches between .designer files and C#/VB/asp files.
New! Multiple Find References Results windows. (case=1182) 6322 , 5566 , 5299 , 4882 , 4603
New! Search in Find References results. (case=6510) 6422
New! Line numbers added to Find References Results. (case=2491) 5299
New! References appear in bold within the Find References Results window. (case=2706) 5308 , 5299
New! Added Next, Previous, Find and Refresh command buttons to Find References Results windows. (case=2841)
New! Text in Find References Results may be copied to the clipboard. (case=3542) 5595 , 5600 , 6322 , 5299
New! Items may be deleted from Find References Results list. (case=4457) 5913
New! Added command for Find References only in current file. (case=5180) 6254
New! Rename References searches in comments and strings. (case=3565) 6365
New! Reorganized options dialog for clarity. (case=5440)
New! Added IDE commands for binding keyboard shortcuts to VA commenting commands. (case=462) 3285
New! Default values may be specified for VA Snippet prompts. (case=756) 3957
New! Auto-import suggestion appears when referencing unimported symbol in C#. (case=6512) 6508
Added "Stop" button to rename dialog. (case=8151) 6487
Added a button to the VA Snippets editor for inserting reserved strings. (case=7903)
Goto menu positioning gives preference to caret position. (case=7901) 6487
Default VA Snippet list (Autotext) has been reduced. (case=7898)
Added support for setting alternate directory for cache, history, etc. (case=6795) 6310 , 6654
Surround With (VA X) is now part of the IDE context menu in VS2003 and VS 2005 to provide easier access to VA Snippets that contain $selected$. (case=6515)
Autotext feature has been renamed VA Snippets. (case=6511)
Added option for style of inserting closing brace. (case=5988) 6152 , 5493
Installer is now signed. (case=5325)
Reference context added to Find References results. (case=3493) 5798 , 5595 , 5299
Find References and Rename work with Settings collections and Resource files (case=2511)
Tooltips in Find References Results are optional. (case=2132) 6371 , 5494 , 5141
Escape stops building of the listbox. (case=664) 3730
IDE no longer locks up when jumping to function via HCB while compiling. (case=9328)
Fixed 'Learn More' links in Tip of the Day under Vista. (case=9175)
Enhanced Syntax Coloring is disabled when expected. (case=9028)
Suggestion list no longer offers system source file static symbols erroneously. (case=9023)
Comment above namespace is not shown in tooltip for class and class member function. (case=8978)
Autocompletion works for UNC path in #include statement. (case=8955)
Fixed crash upon IDE exit with ProDG Addin installed. (case=8927) 6684
Open Corresponding Files works when files are in scattered directories. (case=8429) 6593
When "accept with any character not valid" is enabled, it is now possible to type .. in #include list. (case=8234) 6611
Open Corresponding File no longer confused by file name with two dots in it. (case=8177)
VA works with C# autocomplete. (case=7888)
VA finds all references when renaming a class several times. (case=7464) 6541
Improved performance of Highlight Current Line in VS2005. (case=7355)
Improved formatting of extracted methods in C#. (case=6149) 6146
Checkbox for file in Rename dialog reliably checks/unchecks items in that file. (case=6021)
Fixed bug where typing sometimes went to the wrong window. (case=5835) 6083
Fixed problem with installer under Vista when UAC is enabled. (case=5322) 5967
Function name followed by a macro is no longer underlined as a mistyped symbol. (case=4589) 6376 , 6352 , 5884 , 5851
Find references can find #define on the line where it is defined after switching files. (case=4295) 5798
Include file completion works even if "Get content from default Intellisense" is enabled. (case=4055) 5670
#include file list stays open when typing digit at beginning of filename. (case=3743) 6049
Highlight matching braces is not stopped by turning off unrelated options. (case=3079) 5424
Fixed bug where VA context menu triggered various menu commands erroneously. (case=2922) 5926 , 5339
Suggestions are selected properly when symbol is not being defined. (case=2494) 5286
Improved UI for Acronyms option. (case=2339) 5135
Function prototypes followed by #define are recognized properly. (case=1070) 4581 , 4480
Improved parsing of std::vector. (case=961) 5869 , 4283
Alt+M list works properly in VB .NET (case=494)
Installer checks for a supported version of Windows. (case=430) 3198
Listbox closes automatically if it shrinks to one item. (case=344) 2992
Installer does not mistake other applications for IDE. (case=168)

Build 1561

requires software maintenance through 2007.09.13. (General release.)

Hovering tooltips display more of long comments. (case=7920) 6490
Hovering tooltips display function comments from cpp files properly. (case=7919, 3851)
Suggestions work for newly created symbols. (case=8211) 6552
Listbox in VB now displays all symbols. (case=4558) 5755
Dot filters #include file listboxes, excluding most directories. (case=8544) 6614
Dot no longer converted to -> on array item accessed via a pointer. (case=8395) 6586
Dot no longer converted to -> when typing three dots in a catch statement. (case=8300) 6571 , 6463
Fixed problem where IDE hangs and CPU peaks while typing #include line. (case=8543)
IDE no longer flashes in certain situations during shutdown. (case=8419) 6592
HCB displays proper icon for <> item. (case=826) 3981
Top of first line in editor no longer cut off by Context and Definition menus. (case=8198) 6557
Highlight Current Line works properly after undo. (case=7643)
Caret moves to beginning of line when opening VA Context menu via Shift+Right-Click on a blank line. (case=3797) 6473 , 5662
Local variables colored properly in VB. (case=3496) 5596
Alt-O handles filenames with two dots properly. (case=8177) 6547
Visibility keyword inserted only once during Extract Method in C# method that returns a value. (case=7891)
C# system symbol definitions displayed after Alt-Tab. (case=7771)
Document Method lists return type for overloaded casting operators. (case=7208) 6413
Second variable declared inside C# using statement is recognized. (case=6757) 6304
Colon is prevented character in autotext title. (case=3169)
Function parameters suggested when using default Intellisense. (case=631) 4118

Build 1559

requires software maintenance through 2007.07.06. (General release.)

Extract Method of assignment to vector now passes vector by reference. (case=7303)
Fixed display of brackets for Extract Method when a semicolon follows an instance of a vector. (case=6017) 6341 , 6114
Extract Method specifies "Ref" when passing a reference to a new function. (case=6154) 6146
Fixed Extract method in C# so that foreach variables do not get passed by reference. (case=6951)
Fixed case where Extract Method replaced :: with a dot. (case=6580)
Fixed Document Method for overloaded casting operators. (case=7209) 6413
Document Method no longer missing EOL when there is no return type. (case=6066)
Document Method now available for declarations when the class is in the .cpp file. (case=3861)
Default autotext item for Document Method in C# now uses XML format. (case=5314) 5964
Fixed case where Move Implementation deleted implementation without adding it to the .cpp file. (case=7050)
Fixed behavior where text could not be selected after showing the VA Context Menu. (case=6918) 6340
Removed duplicate keyboard shortcuts in the VA Context Menu. (case=6917) 6338
Caret moves to position of click before opening VA Context Menu. (case=3797) 5662
Caret position retained after backspace with default indent. (case=6263) 6130
Fixed case where keyboard navigation with mouse focus on completion listbox deleted code. (case=3763)
IDE status bar messages are not overwritten. (case=6499) 6244
Parameter tooltip displays :: properly. (case=6391)
Definition displays properly when caret is placed on a variable. (case=6018) 6115
Fixed behavior of Find References and Rename for some enums in C#. (case=2188) 5296 , 5165
Fixed case where Find References refactoring was not available. (case=7333)
Highlight Current Line always highlights only one line. (case=7311)
Parens are automatically inserted in C# function calls. (case=809) 4140
Fixed coloring when View Whitespace is enabled. (case=7062, case=661, case=498) 4900 , 3709 , 6385
Tooltips display fully at the bottom of the screen. (case=455) 3250
Fixed crash in Vista when DEP is enabled. (case=4604) 6424

Build 1557

requires software maintenance through 2007.05.29. (General release.)

New! Added option to automatically check for new version. (case=451) 4912 , 3802 1537
New! Added Refactor commands to IDE context menu. (Visual Studio .NET and higher.) (case=6323)
Restored some refactorings on operators. (case=2649) 5344
Move Implementation and Create Implementation work on conversion operators. (case=5408) 5990
Header files that include each other via \\machine_name are parsed properly. (case=6396) 6173
Variables declared extern in namespace are parsed properly. (case=3752) 5839
Improved parsing for ATL and WTL templates. (case=928) 6168 4211
Alt+G jumps from header to .cpp file for static class member variable. (case=4053) 5730
Alt+G from declaration works when more than one IDE is open. (case=6078) 6245 , 6235 , 6212 , 6074
Fixed behavior of Goto on thrown class. (case=2683) 5354
Find References on C# enum finds all references. (case=6059) 6129
Adds semi-colon to automatically inserted closing brace in C++ enum declarations. No longer inserts semi-colon after class declaration in C#. (case=4109) 5756
Added option to surround comments with // without extra space. (case=4570) 5846
Added Surround with #region to VA context menu for all supported file types. (case=6514)
Added keyboard mnemonics for controls in options dialog. (case=5907)
Increased delay before reparsing very large files. (case=6562) 5987
Improved behavior when Move Implementation fails due to failure to modify read-only files. (Visual Studio .NET and higher.) (case=6565) 6240
Fixed case where completion listbox closed while using it. (case=6782) 6206
Fixed Create Implementation handling of default parameters that are string literals. (case=6648) 6271
List Methods in File no longer sends escape key messages. (case=2902) 5038
List Methods in File lists template functions only once. (case=4223) 5783
List Methods in File displays properly for template class and functions. (case=2165) 5783 , 5157
List Methods in File (Alt+M) no longer causes beeps in VC6. (case=2675) 5333
Extra taskbar items no longer appear when using VA View drop-downs. (case=2804) 5380
Fixed bug that caused VC6 editor to unexpectedly scroll/jump. (case=6368) 6205
Prevented VA from overwriting IDE status bar messages. (Visual Studio.NET and higher.) (case=6499) 6244
Eliminated crash in VANetObj while typing certain using statements. (case=6520)
Improved include lookup time in very large solutions (case=6726)
Fix for availability of some VB refactorings. (case=6464)

Build 1555

requires software maintenance through 2007.04.26. (General release.)

New! Added Edit Autotext command with assignable shortcut. (case=635)
New! For VC++ 6.0 users, navigation after Find References is available via Ctrl+Page Down and Ctrl+Page Up. (These shortcuts work without text in the Output window.)(case=5753)
BraceAutoInsertStyle registry key respected in VC6. (case 6210) 6152
Caret remains at indented position when Auto Indent set to Default in VC 6.0. (case=6064)6130
Comment selection toolbar button works in VC6. (case=6028) 6133
Checkbox on file in Rename dialog affects all items in the file.(case=6021)
Refactor popup button appears for the first symbol after opening a file.(case=5682)6081 6034
Fixed behavior of solid line style for Highlight Current Line in Visual Studio 2002/2003. (case=5642) 6022
Fixed Highlight Current Line for files at startup. (case=5636) 6039
Find References Results summary shows number of files. (case=5621) 5299
Improved tooltip for Export. (case=5566) 6023
Improved performance when using Loki library.(case=5781)6073
Fixed opening of files when license count is exceeded. (case 5652)6042
Improved performance for large files. (case=5444) 5987
Fixed completion list for creating a new generic list variable in C#. (case=5769)6077 6072
Fixed coloring of multi-line comments in #define.(case=3384)
Member list correct for combined operator[] and operator-> on template class(case=4733)5869
Operator[] member list contains appropriate methods.(case=2221)5181
Single entry in member list with multiple inheritance(case=1027)4436
Fixed underlining of "operator" in cast/conversion function. (case=2869)5405
Refactoring correctly handles commas inside comments. (case=2970)5430
Create Implementation is offered on class constructor when there is a space or tab before the bracket. (case=3940)5711
Auto Recovery available for Visual Studio 2005.(case=583) 6018
Shift+Right Arrow works in context and definition fields. (case=276) 6086 4093 3140

Build 1549

requires software maintenance through 2007.03.16. (General release.)

New! Highlight Current Line in source windows. (case=51) (Visual Studio only.) 5981, 5921, 5090, 4159
New! Separated options to enable context menu in source windows and selection margins. (case=1040) 5952, 4461
New! Added a basic toolbar to the Autotext editor. (case=2319) 5429
Symbol databases, history, user dictionary and cache are stored in user directories, not in the installation directory. (case=169) 5874, 5848, 5705, 5658, 5349, 5318, 4814, 4368, 4189, 3912
New! Current line moved near top of window after Goto (Alt+G). (case=458) 5732, 5903
New! Quick config in options dialog.
Hovering tooltips may include comments from source. (case=1084) (For VS2005, requires enabling of Quick Info Tooltips in Advanced|General.) 5930, 5810, 5466, 5352
Faster opening of files that use templates. (case=5298) 6015, 5974, 5934
Dot converted to -> for an array of pointers. (case=862) 4110
Member lists appear for template class instances. (case=4108) 5842, 5736
Dot after reference is converted to -> when reference points to an array item. (case=4795) 5911, 5878
Move Implementation inserts comments from its Autotext entry. (case=5317) 6014, 5973
Eliminated duplicate entries in the HCB. (case=5334)
Eliminated crash when using Document! X plugin. (case=5354)
Move Implementation in a cpp file, and class with only one member, inserts outside the class as expected. (case=5411) 5015
Move Implementation offered in cpp files even when no matching header exists. (case=5429) 5015
Fixed completion lists for override functions in C#. (case=5493) 6009
Install process no longer disables the Navigation Bar in VS2005 since it is required for updating of the properties page. (case=5498)
Eliminated rare occurrence of a critical error during load of the IDE. (case=5243) 5947
LARGE_INTERGER parsed correctly. (case=484) 3377
Goto (Alt+G) works properly in extremely long tlh files. (case=1061) 4412
Added support for keyword volatile. (case=3220) 5523
Find References Results is hidden when a build starts. (VC 6.0 only) (case=3292)
Document Method using $MethodArgName$ and $MethodArgType$ no longer expands into too many lines. (case=3488) 5592
Improved accepting from listboxes in Visual Basic. (case=3620)
Eliminated an error when parsing templates. (case=3647)
Fixed coloring of hovering tooltips in Vista. (case=3879)
Eliminated instance in which Extract Method produced unbalanced parentheses. (case=4125) 5430
Tooltips for multi-line functions are now displayed on multiple lines. (case=4157)
Change Signature no longer produces a warning when trimming whitespace. (case=4323)
Change Signature can properly rename parameters when renaming a method. (case=4429) 5828
Move Implementation no longer breaks moving of inline template functions. (case=4496)
Text caret no longer moved to top of file when using Alt+O. (case=4562) 5814
Eliminated warning when checking out using Perforce. (case=4590) 5625
Listbox sorted properly when List non-inherited first is disabled. (case=5089)
Eliminated a crash when accepting a suggestion in Visual Basic. (case=5007) 5755
Preprocessor macros with numerous arguments are parsed and known. (case=3105) 5470, 5884, 5929

Build 1544

requires software maintenance through 2007.01.10. (General release.)

Fixed problem with Boost library in which some functions were mistakenly unknown. (case=972) 4314
Adding a parameter via Change Signature retains default parameter comment in cpp. (case=4158)
Alt+G finds cpp for full qualify functions when using namespaces. (case=4204) 5775
Alt+G finds cpp when using several namespaces. (case=4205) 5775
Comments in Autotext no longer break Create Implementation for templates. (case=4247) 5788
Extra slash no longer inserted when accepting a suggested directory name using a slash. (case=4388)
Extract Method recognizes symbols that follow a pre-increment. (case=4433) 5815
Limited the list of refactoring commands when code is selected. (case=2197) 5703
Fixed a case in which Alt+O unexpectedly opened a list of files. (case=4372) 5814
Fixed a case in which Alt+O did not switch among cpp, header and inl properly. (case=3876) 5681
Fixed option that prevents filtering toolbar from appearing. (case=4448)
Find References Results displays correct icon for <= and pre-increment operators. (case=2493) 5766
Alt+O find correct header when two with the same name exist in the project. (case=233)
Fixed parsing of VB when strings contain backslash. (case=3904)
Symbols added via class wizard are known when project prior to opening files of the class. (case=4374) (VC++ 6.0)
Move Implementation handles keyword inline properly. (case=4347)
Improved differentation between using directives and declarations. (case=1166)
Fixed parameter info for SendMessage(). (case=2506)

Build 1543

requires software maintenance through 2006.12.19. (Beta release.)

New! Find References in a header lists first the results from the matching cpp. (case=3868) 5682
Alt+O is a lot smarter about finding the right header. (case=3877) 5681, 5353
Improved support for Consolas font in VS2005. (case=1206)
Options dialog opens when using Vista. (case=3973) 5705, 5723
Improved support for different styles of line endings. (case=270) 3399, 4490, 5580
Eliminated parsing delays from heavily templated code. (case=1971) 4947
Eliminated "Evaluate all macros" from options dialog since it is no longer needed after updates to parser. (case=3955)
Suggestion list no longer disappears after return when typing quickly. (case=3928) 5701
Export of settings from options dialog writes output in version 5.00 with Unicode. (case=3641)
Change Signature no longer inserts extra spaces in argument list. (case=1696)
Move Implementation removes afx_msg when creating message handlers. (case=1695)
Create Impementation removes afx_msg from return types. (case=2323)
Change Signature no longer eats whitespace after declarations of inline methods. (case=3762)
Eliminated conflict with Team Foundation Annotate Power Toy. (case=2736) 5278
Unix line endings no longer confuse Surround Selection. (case=1794) 4983, 5249
Alt+o no longer launches File|Open dialog (occurred in rare circumstances.) (case=437) 3156
Change Signature no longer available on variables. (case=3725) 5639
Change Signature no longer removes keyword virtual. (case=2894) 5407
Fixed a scenario in which CString members were not listed within a method. (case=3887) (VC++ 6.0) 5677
Namespace and structure with the same name are properly differentiated. (case=590) 3621
Namespace and function with the same name are properly differentiated. (case=1076) 4489
List of Methods (Alt+M) no longer identifies using directives when run from a cpp file. (case=914) 4167
Better support for namespace aliases. (case=967) 4309
Improved support for namespaces in Goto (Alt+G) command. (case=2303) 5219
Change Signature no longer inserts comment from the top of the Autotext entry for Create Implementation. (case=2360) 5252
Extract Method no longer confused by equals sign with no surrounding whitespace. (case=2866) 5398
Improved parsing in projects with many COM interfaces. (case=2913) 5403
Change Signature in C# no longer adds an extra private to implementation. (case=3445)
Eliminated hang triggered by two instances of the IDE when both were rebuilding symbol databases. (case=3828) 5375, 5705, 5720
Better differentiation of classes with identical names. (case=1666) 4950, 5259
Alt+G works from headers that use namespaces. (case=971) 4312, 5219, 5547

Build 1541

requires software maintenance through 2006.11.20. (General release.)

New! Added option to display icon for refactoring menu when hovering. (case=2687) 5358
Improved support for Consolas font. (case=1206) 4664, 4733, 4750, 5114
Better support for extremely fast typists. (case=3050) 5456, 5457, 5617
Only pertinent commands appear in the refactoring menu when opening menu when code is selected. (case=2197)
Completion listbox for nested class no longer contains members of outer class. (case=773) 3973
Spell check recognizes \n as a delimiter. (case=324)
Find References works properly with anonymous structs. (case=3695) 5640
Suggestions work properly for structs that end with variable declarations. (case=2492) 5295
Elimnated rare case that caused symbol database to become corrupt. (case=2843)
PageUp continues to work in files with numerous operator overloads, e.g. in Boost::Spirit. (case=3226) 5102, 5527
Commented return statement no longer causes Extract Method to add a return to the calling code. (case=3429) 5573
Filtering begins after a reduced 250 ms delay in OFIW and FSIW dialogs. (case=3560) 5591
Eliminated duplicate accelerators in refactoring menu. (case=3573) 5608
Added support for duplicate class names in different namespaces. (case=734) 3884, 5449
Improved support for unnamed structs within unions. (case=904) 4756, 5603
Member lists for structs with duplicate names no longer contain members of multiple structs. (case=909) 4192
Improved coloring of some ATL #defines. (case=925) 4211
Improved support for unnamed namespaces. (case=1791) 5005
Fixed position of several dialogs when using multiple monitors. (case=3114) 5541
Standalone iterator class no longer shown as derived from std::iterator. (case=3298) 5538
Refactoring no longer requires names of header and cpp to be in same case. (case=3549)
Find References no longer confused by duplicate forward declared class name. (case=3690)
Eliminated hang in IDL files. (case=3344) 5544

Build 1540

requires software maintenance through 2006.10.27. (General release.)

New! VAssistX.RefactorContextMenu command provides keyboard access to refactoring menu. (case=2452) (Requires reset of VS.NET and VS2005) 5270, 5451
Clicking anywhere on a line in Find References Results selects the line. (case=2548) 5314
Jumping from Find Reference Results no longer stops working. (case=2365) 4788, 5454
Hovering tooltip for file entries in Find Reference Results contain numbers of references. (case=2489) 5299
Eliminated duplicate enums from HCB. (case=795) 5320
Fixed hovering tooltips for many unnamed enums. (case=839)
Enum defined in one project is known in another. (case=957) 4231
Hovering over enums causes HCB to display related values. (case=2982)
Searching within ClassView no longer makes text disappear. (VS2005) (case=2362)
More files in %TEMP% ignored when "watch for externally modified files" is enabled. (case=3054) 5446
OFIW dialog no longer creeps upward on successive opens. (case=3017) 5438
SQL query and table views no longer appear in OFIW. (case=2945) 5220
Eliminated corruption of symbol database. (case=3137) 5375, 5455, 5469
Eliminated rare case of excessive memory consumption. (case=3022) 5361, 5455

Build 1539

requires software maintenance through 2006.10.12. (General release.)

Fixed intermittent crash at startup of IDE. (case=2974) 5428
Fixed a case where dot was not converted to -> after literal string. (case=2989) 5436
Files moved to recycle bin are no longer parsed. (case=2967) 5434
Added a small [X] to Find References Results so you can close the window with the mouse. (VC 6.0) (case=2549) 5314
Eliminated a case in which symbols with a file with a local class could unnecessarily become underlined. (case=2892)
Suggestions have focus when in a symbol definition but not in a place where you can name the symbol. (case=1773) 4966
Files without extensions are parsed as headers if binary value ExtensionlessFileIsHeader is set in HKCU\Software\Whole Tomato\Visual Assist X\[VANet|VANet7.0|VANet8]\. (case=2909) 5418
New! Refactoring dialogs are resizeable. (case=2253) 5183
New! Autotext editor is resizeable.
Tooltips in Find References Results windows appear after a slight delay. (case=2483) 5303
Special symbols are available via Right+Click menu when editing Autotext entries related to refactoring. (case=1969)
Alt+G no longer fails intermittently. (case=2738) 4970, 5305, 5326, 5368
Multiple instances of the IDE opening the same project no longer corrupt symbol databases. (case=2845) 4970, 5375
Eliminated rare problem that caused excessive use of memory.
Changes to additional include directories are detected while a project is open. (case=829) More info... 4061
Words added to the custom dictionary are now candidates for suggested replacements of a misspelled word. (case=1377) 4650
OFIW no longer missing files after modifying a project. (case=2438) (VC 6.0 only) 5273, 5231, 5300
Fixed an instance where dot appeared as :: in definition field. (case=2664) 5347
Rename in a base class changes overriding names in a derived class. (case=1287) 4734, 5151, 5316, 5332, 5351
HCB no longer displays duplicate entries. (case=2734) 5350
Ctrl+Tab supported in Find References Results. (case=2437) 5267
Single c and t no longer replaced with C and T in template definitions. (case=1270, 2830) 4735
Dot no longer converted to -> when calling operator*(). (case=2254) 5205
Symbols from headers in additional include directories appear in completion listboxes. (case=2429) 4530, 4388
Title and shortcut of a new Autotext entry no longer have defaults so author is more likely to enter one or the other, rarely both. (case=2672)

Build 1535

requires software maintenance through 2006.09.15. (General release.)

New! Autotext editor is resizeable. (case=2074) 5171
Create Implementation properly qualifies more return types. (case=1247) 4780, 5017, 5268
Document Method no longer confused by a paramter that is a function. (case=1439) 4808
Spaces around scope operator no longer causes symbol to be unrecognized. (case=1740) 4996
Certain #defines no longer breaks the List of Methods in File (Alt+M). (case=677) 3761
Keyword new in C# no longer breaks Alt+M. (case=1770) 4992
Goto (Alt+G) to jump to a header works from a #include statement. (case=398) 3078
Alt+G from a header finds implementations after reopening and editing source files. (case=2394) 4896, 5103
Strings containing symbol names no longer confuse Alt+G. (case=938) 4227
Certain #defines no longer cause Alt+G to jump to the wrong line. (case=677) 3761
Alt+G works inside rc and idl files. (case=2156) 5147, 5179
Alt+Left after Alt+G from a #include startment returns you to the #include statement. (case=2501)
Dot no longer converted to -> after insert of try/catch via Autotext. (case=2069) 5120, 5230
DEL and INS work from tree control when editing Autotext. (case=2319)
Typing quickly no longer confused dot to -> conversion. (case=2131) 5136
Added support for additional include directories specified within VS2005 property sheets. (case=2481) 4388
Added support for additional include directories less than three characters long. (case=2512) 5301
Added support for IDE working directory is not on the same drive as some header. (case=2515) 5301
Variables in VB no longer colored as types. (case=2464) 5290
Fixed erratic behavior with Surround Selection. (case=2395) 5199
Backup and recovery files in VS2005 are no longer parsed. (case=2133) 5103, 5284
Support parsing of icproj files. (case=2399) 5054, 5247

Build 1534

requires software maintenance through 2006.09.02. (General Release.)

First general release of version 10.3.
Powerful New Feature! Refactoring for C/C++ and C# in all IDEs supported including VC++ 6.0, VS.NET and VS2005. Learn more!
Powerful New Feature! Added feature to find and highlight all references of a symbol. Learn more! (case=394) 3117, 3286, 3598, 4023
New! Added filenames to hovering tooltips in HCB, OFIW dialog, SIW dropdown and SIW dialog. (case=1234)
New! Suggestions are not selected by default when defining a symbol. Press downarrow to select the first suggestion before pressing Tab to accept. (case=400) 3077
New! OFIW and FSIW dialogs include file and symbol counts in the title bar. (case=1012)
New! Matching square brackets are highlighted when within a pair. (case=419)
New! Double Click in HCB jumps to definition, not declaration, when available. (case=823) 4049
New! Full pathnames appear when hovering over File column in OFIW dialog. (case=1030)
New! Better support for COM smart pointers. (case=814, 997) 4029, 4252, 4296, 4398, 4460, 4635, 4460
New! Complete rewrite of Goto (Alt+G) so implementations are found more quickly and more often.
New! Symbols defined only in source files are available in SIW dropdown and FSIW dialog. (case=79) 2345, 3118, 3612
Coloring of listboxes is available for C#. (case=2250)
Class is no longer duplicated within List of Methods (Alt+M). (case=2239)
Surround Selection is enabled by default. (case=2295)
Improved format of auto-inserted closing brace in C#. (case=2299) 5234
Spawned processes no longer inherit unneeded file handles. (case=2304) 4929
Completion listboxes appear for arrays of structs. (case=436) 3205
Fixed case where completion listbox in C# did not appear when creating a new instance. (case=2052, 2130) 5079, 5083, 5129, 5143, 5131
Fixed Undo and Backspace after auto-insert of closing brace to match programming styles. (case=1038) 4465
Shift+Home and Del after autoinsert of } no longer deletes closing brace. (case=804) 4020
Keyword finally is recognized. (case=2031) 5097
Shrink is required to enable acronyms or shorthand. (case=2113)
Dot no longer appears as :: in various displays. (case=923, 1483, 2051) 4844, 4959, 5143, 5096
Function prototypes inside extern "C" are recognized. (case=849) 4074
Methods defined in cpp no longer appear bold in members listbox. (case=2001) 5019
Reparse command works more promptly. (case=2073)
Hovering tooltips display more comments from source files. (case=235) 2563, 4263
Elimated crash due to R6025 Pure Virtual Function Call. (case=2016) 4689, 5091
Completion listboxes resize properly for long enumeration values. (case=1216)
Support added for project environment variables. (case=1072) 4217, 4388
Autotext prompt dialog handles pasting of tab and EOL. (case=1210)
Alt+G finds implementations whose prototypes exists only in a cpp file. (case=214) 2766
Symbols from new form controls are known. (case=913) 4138, 4417
Eliminated strange completion listboxes for some projects. (case=1399) 4772, 4980
Hovering tooltips in HCB remain longer than five seconds. (case=518) 3483
Alt+G on whitespace no longer takes you to last location. (case=1178) 4597
Highlight matching braces works with Verdana. (case=1233) 4671
Closing Alt+M list keeps Output window intact. (case=1632) (VC++ 6.0) 4915, 4941
IDE no longer crashes on exit when VSI plug-in is installed (from SN Systems.) (case=1840) 4939
Autotext editor allows typing of # in the code window. (case=1877) 5047
More overloaded operators appear in Alt+M list. (case=1403) 4797
Completion listbox is correct for overloaded operators. (case=1405) 4797
Alt+M respects full screen mode. (case=1495) (VC++ 6.0) 4998
Autotext expands $MONTHLONGNAME$ and $DAYLONGNAME$. (case=1426) 4815
Abstract class name in managed C++ is known. (case=1203) 4647
Directories added to Source Files when Platform is custom are retained. (case=1406) 4798, 4984
Clarified tooltip for option to Parse all files. (case=1706)
Better entry is highlighted when using Ctrl+Space to convert a suggestion list to a completion listbox. (case=433)
Installer no longer removes devenv.manifest.exe which is required for Xbox360 development. (case=1542) 4450
Dragging mouse from right to left keeps expected selection. (case=834) (VC++ 6.0) 4905
Changes to stable include directories are saved when Platform=Custom. (case=1406) 4798
Typing no longer dismisses listboxes when editing web services projects. (case=1480) 4843
Suggestions no longer appear when typing digits. (case=1502) 4858
CLR "for each" statement is colored correctly. (case=1507, case=1509) 4863, 4917
Eliminated duplicate tooltips during debug when windows are not maximized. (case=1235) 4667
Move Implementation inserts at EOF when cpp does not end in a blank line. (case=131) (VC++ 6.0) 4870
Create Declaration no longer inserts in AFX_MSG block. (case=1300) 4763
Find References works after rename of a symbol. (case=1530) (VC++ 6.0) 4871
Display comments from source is more reliable. (case=235) 4263
Alt+M no longer causes a beep. (case=1527) (VC 6.0) 4877
Ctrl+Enter to select from a completion listbox no longer generates a beep. (case=605)
Classes no longer underlined as mistyped symbols in C# web services project. (case=1482) 4845
Eliminated a dependency on .NET and "using" statements.
Double colon after namespace name "std" works again as expected. (case=1331) 4772, 4774
Listbox opens with correct members after std::string. (case=1333) 4772, 4789, 4801
Methods in File (Alt+M) filtering no longer stops working. (case=1349) 4762. 4769
Completion listbox after colon no longer accepted with space. (case=1355) 4772
Eliminated some duplicate tooltips during debug. (case=1235) 4667
Eliminated another handle leak. (case=744) 3911
Improved parsing of smart pointers. (case=1283)
Improved alphabetical sorting of namespaces in Alt+M list. (case=1028) 4436
Context and Definition fields redrawn properly after Alt+Tab. (case=1271) 4738
Eliminated problem with inserting of brackets after reinterpret_cast. (case=1288) 4737
Clarified tooltip for Extension to ignore. (case=1230) 4729
Bolding within parameter info no longer confused by function pointers. (case=475) 1097, 3360, 4106, 4144, 4333
Suggestion lists no longer close prematurely when editing aspx. (case=701) 3795
Better suggestions and listboxes appear for CArray template classes. (case=960) 4282
Asterisks no longer make VA X assume you are defining a pointer hence entries in suggestion lists that follow are highlighted as expected. (case=1181)
Added support for $$ within identifiers. (case=1015) 4407
Surround with comment works on last line of file. (case=414) 3178, 3627
Surround with comment works with irregular block selections. (case=448) 3259
Surround with comment no longer corrupts vertical block selections. (case=517) 3482
Better hovering tooltips appear when multiple symbols are defined in one statement. (case=911)
Fixed several cases in which macros with arguments were colored as methods. (case=410) 2840
Option to prevent underlining of mistyped symbols is respected. (case=882) 4138
Dot no longer converted to -> on deferenced iterator. (case=979) 4336
Added support for garbage collected array variables. (case=534) 3524
Global ints defined using () are no longer colored as methods. (case=976) 4325
Messages in status bar are indented to be consistent with those from the IDE. (case=987)
Eliminated superfluous minuses from Alt+M list. (case=1037)
Surround commands support Unicode characters. (case=1071) 4452
Filtering with OFIW and FSIW dialogs is faster. (case=1001) 4370
Long lines in javascript no longer crash IDE. (case=1078) 4453
Surround with comment works as expected when invoked after indenting lines with Tab. (case=1186) 4633
Eliminated handle leak. (case=993) 4365, 4522, 4539
Underlining of spelling errors no longer requires underlining of mistyped symbols. (case=1005) 4390
Improved coloring of Autotext when lines contain multiple dollar signs. (case=748) 4392
Improved docking of VA View when using multiple monitors. (case=1065)
Preprocessor macros defined in Visual Assist X\Misc\stdafx.h have precedence over #defines in projects so VA X can be prodded into parsing code correctly. (case=1213)
Symbols defined using nested preprocessor macros are recognized. (case=1036)
HCB updated correctly when hovering over static functions. (case=261)
Secondary sort field in OFIW dialog is full pathname. (case=2105) 4672
Hovering tooltips appear and HCB is updated when Enhanced Syntax Coloring is disabled. (case=221) 2776
Enhanced Syntax Coloring is disabled consistently in the Code Definition window. (VS2005) (case=894) 4177
VA View contains duplicate entries for methods and members defined in multiple class definitions. (case=209) 3997
Duplicate class names no longer appear in Alt+M list. (case=813) 4033
Overloaded methods within a namespace appear in Alt+M list as expected. (case=890) 4169
Enums defined inside functions no longer appear in Alt+M lists. (case=946) 4262
Alphabetical sort of Alt+M works properly with multiple class definitions and inline implementations outside of class definitions. (case=1231)
Eliminated spurious coloring of edit field in SIW dialog. (case=721) 3861
Eliminated duplicate entry for operator+ from Alt+M list. (case=799) 4003
Extremely long hovering tooltips are no longer truncated. (case=217) 2732
Text caret placed after closing parenthesis when a method takes no arguments. (case=293) 3336
Operator== in header no longer generates long Alt+G list. (case=705) 3811
Caret no longer jumps to EOL after typing dot with wordwrap enabled. (case=1079) 4495
OFIW dialog opens faster. (case=1129) 4413
Type no longer shown at .NET class. (case=793) 3983
VT_DATE is no longer underlined as if unknown. (case=870) 4131
Template typename is no longer bold as if a local variable. (case=908) 4180
Closing parenthesis no longer inserted in wrong place when word wrap is enabled. (case=996) 4343

Build 1446

requires software maintenance through 2006.05.31. (General release.)

New! Pathname is secondary sort field in OFIW dialog. (case=1205) 4672
New! Added option to ignore files with certain extensions. (case=685, 688) 3644, 3764,4651
Current parameter appears bold when moving through parameter info with Ctrl+Left and Ctrl+Right. (case=446) 3228, 4073
Typename is colored correctly when used in C++ template. (case=819) 4044
Tooltips appear when hovering over filtering toolbar in C#. (case=922)
Copy when Format after every paste is enabled no longer formats file. (case=1060) 4471
Better parsing of CString for certain projects. (case=1207) 4599
Dot no longer appears as :: in various displays. (case=923) 4213, 4236, 4180, 4301, 4304, 4466, 4624
Eliminated rare lock condition which caused a crash. (case=1035) 4427
Autotext for C/C++ no longer loaded when editing text files. (case=1170) 4492, 4619
Eliminated bad entry from registry. (case=1197) 4653
Better tolerating of errors in registry entries for file extensions. (case=1199)
Context field no longer truncated for some operator methods. (case=1201) 4460
Enter in VA View causes jump. (case=1219)

Build 1445

requires software maintenance through 2006.04.12. (General release.)

New! Added support for Makefile projects in VS2005. (case=995) 4377
New! Autotext entries that expand file names in uppercase. (case=855) 3163, 4402
Sort selected lines now sorts blank lines to top. (case=166) 2610
Tooltips for #include listbox are no longer colored. (case=811) 4418
Bolding of parameter info works properly with header annotations of VS2005. (case=963)
Alt+M list no longer contains superfluous entries that include an equals sign. (case=994) 4358
Dot no longer appears as :: in hovering tooltips for strings, floats and doubles. (case=923) 4213, 4236, 4180, 4304, 4466
File names in hovering tooltips of OFIW dialog are no longer colored. (case=1022)
Operator functions no longer duplicated in Alt+M list. (case=766) 4048
Dot converted to -> after typing "this". (case=959)
Entries in suggestion lists accepted with colons. (case=759) 3950, 4212
Nullable variables in C# are no longer underlined as mistyped. (case=867) 4112
Go button properly redrawn after autohide of sidebar. (case=630)
__if_exists() recognized. (case=265) 2848
Context and Definition fields no longer present when editing HTML. (case=866) 4091, 4201
Closing brace no longer inserted when typing an opening brace prior to whitespace and text. (case=906) 4180
Options dialog closes quickly. (case=1023) 4477
Highlight of matching braces no longer requires Context and Definitions fields to be present. (case=1067)
static_cast in #define no longer confuses Alt+G for member functions. (case=876) 4142
Highlighting of current parameter no longer confused by commas embedded in map parameters. (case=893) 4174, 4258
Surround with # no longer inserts extra blank lines. (case=1032) 4383
Context and Definition fields no longer appear in Code Definition window of VS2005. (case=1074) 4487
Dot converted to -> when *p is typed. (case=524) 3499, 4478, 3433
Completion listboxes no longer clear prematurely when editing HTML. (case=510) 3460
Properties in C# appear in Alt+M list. (case=973) 4317
extern no longer removed from parameter info. (case=1017) 4416
Spell check ignores words containing dollar sign or underscore. (case=988)
Spell check ignores words in user dictionary when they appear in different case. (case=986)
Listbox after #include better handles filenames with multiple dots. (case=520) 3480, 4404

Build 1444

requires software maintenance through 2006.03.10. (General release.)

New! Autotext editor positioned at current shortcut when opened from icon in filtering toolbar. (case=991)
Restored latest version of editor for Autotext. 4392
Resolved compatibility issues with Coderush and Refactor Pro. (case=896) 4089
Tooltips in completion listboxes are no longer "off by one" after private delegates. (case=965) Related to 4170
Parsing of certain templates no longer slows IDE. (case=989) 4126, 4342
Eliminated superfluous characters from Alt+M list. (case=994) 4358
Pressing Return accelerates filtering in OFIW and FSIW dialogs. (case=966) 4162, 4422
#include files no longer underlined if misspelled in a string. (case=339) 4008
Underlining is removed immediately when misspelled words are added to the dictionary. (case=762)
Tooltips in FSIW dialog include filename on a separate line. (case=964)
Browse button when setting Custom directories in options dialog browses from directory already typed. (case=307) 2918,
Support for multiple platforms includes Pocket PC. (case=682) 4320
Dot is no longer converted to -> for certain instances or references. (case=832) 4060, 4223
Very long string table IDs show literal string in Definition field. (case=930) 4186
Alt+M list is restricted to a single monitor. (case=977) 4093, 4262
OFIW and FSIW dialogs support mouse wheels without focus in a list. (case=981) 4344
Parsing of templates within Loki library no longer hangs IDE. (case=984) 4351
Options dialog appears better when large fonts are enabled in Display Properties. (case=985) 4355
Docking the Find in Files dialog no longer causes focus to jump. (case=1011) 4400

Build 1440

requires software maintenance through 2006.01.17. (General release.)

New! Tooltips in FSIW dialog show files in which definitions reside. (case=197) 2183, 2801, 3155, 3800
Filtering in FSIW dialog is much faster. (case=886) 4162, 4185
All files in solution listed in OFIW dialog. (case=504) 3432, 4270
$$ in an Autotext entry properly expands to $. (case=956)
Cancel in nag screen no longer crashes IDE. (VC++ 6.0) (case=932)
Eliminated spin during parsing of an unusual definition. (case=945) 4247
Prefix of a header no longer repeated when completing a #include after Ctrl+Space. (case=447) 3626, 3348
Definitions using extremely long preprocessor macros are parsed properly. (case=954)
Literal strings in C# do not break parsing of code that follows. (case=551) 3561, 4281
Surround ampersand with block comment replaces ampersand with asterisk. (case=788) 3995
Convert dot to -> is no longer active in comments. (case=864 and 927) 4107,4225, 4276
Tabbing between fields supported in Autotext prompt dialog. (case=941) 4250
OFIW includes more files when project is not set. (case=949) 4017
Duplicate items removed from OFIW dialog. (case=952) 4017
Dot no longer converted to -> when typing #include statements. (case=709) 3830
Namespaces within using statements of C# are recognized and parsed properly. (case=884) 4152, 4138, 4221, 4229
Deeply nested templates no longer cause CPU to spin. (case=929) 4224
Changes to list of stable includes are recognized without need to reopen solution. (case=936) 4240
Browse of a stable include directory begins at listed directory. (case=933) 4240
List of stable include directories can be reordered only when Platform is Custom. (case=937) 4240
Space in definition of smart pointer class no longer breaks definition. (case=940) 4239
Relative paths in the additional include directories are parsed correctly. (case=943) 4217
Numerous unknown preprocessor macros no longer cause CPU to spin. (case=947) 4126
Partial template specialization no longer causes CPU to spin. (case=950) 4271
Files from additional include directories are listed for #import "" and #import <> statements. (case=391) 3113
Overlapping tooltips no longer appear. (VC++ 6.0) (case=454) 3253

Build 1438

requires software maintenance through 2005.12.16. (General release.)

Typing no longer blocked after creating a horizontal tab group. VS2005. (case=899) 4232, 4166
Fixed Shift+Ctrl+V in Autotext prompt dialog so typing of v is consistent. (case=920) 4198
Wizard bar no longer hidden in HTML design view. (case=828) 4058
Eliminated crash when parsing Boost headers. (case=787) 4222
Eliminated crash at exit when Xbox xdk is installed. (case=926) 4220
First typedef in source is parsed. (case=916)

Build 1437

requires software maintenance through 2005.12.10. (General release.)

Autotext clears when typing a character not in the shortcut. (case=918) 4205
Toggle between find and replace in Find and Replace dialog works. VS2005. (case=891) 4172, 4209
CPU no longer spins when parsing certain constructs. (case=915) 4208, 4210
Autotext with shortcut of #w suggests as expected. (case=900) 4176
Suggested autotext clears when typing beyond shortcut. (case=858) 4057
Tooltips and Definition field display the correct value of the last enum. (case=872) 4176
Enums after an enum with a value are recognised as expected. (case=868) 4129
VS.NET no longer crashes when opening Fortran. (case=684) 3764
Surround with comment respects existing // in column one. (case=917) 4207

Build 1434

requires software maintenance through 2005.11.25. (General release.)

Correct item inserted from listbox following a private delegate. (case=892) 4170
Eliminated crash on Alt+M. (case=887) 4156

Build 1432

requires software maintenance through 2005.11.14. (Beta release.)

New! Open File in Workspace remembers filter. (case=549) 3556
Enums with values are parsed correctly. (case=868) 4129
typedef structs with two types is parsed correctly. (case=871) 4130

Build 1430

requires software maintenance through 2005.11.04. (Beta release.)

New! OFIW and FSIW dialogs support multiple strings for advanced filtering. (case=80) 4076, 3939, 3232, 2354
New! Underlining of mistyped symbols is available in C#. (case=509) 3458
Comments from previous lines in source no longer appear in hovering tooltips. (case=833) 4065
Surround with comment no longer removes a space in lines with leading spaces. (case=859) 4109
Autotext disappears when typing past a shortcut. (case=858) 4057
Parameters are suggested more often when typing constructors. (case=854) 4084
std::string no longer appears as std.string in the Definition field and hovering tooltip. (Dots remain in Context field by design.) (case=844) 4065
Keywords colored properly in Definition field. (case=830) 3983, 4065, 4083
System.Collections.Generic namespace colored correctly in C#. (case=825) 4050
List of methods (Alt+M) correct when using multiple inheritance. (case=797) 4000
Symbols with Chinese characters appear correctly in suggestions. (case=739) 3918
Suggestions offered when using typedefs to shorten namespace class names. (case=710) 3829
msdev.exe exits cleanly if you quit while parsing. (case=679) 3763
Completion listboxes available for arrays of structures. (case=548) 3550
Values or string resources appear in hovering tooltips. (case=528) 3518, 3685
Ability to delete files from setup project is restored. (case=523) 3485
width:auto no longer inserted automatically while editing css. (case=314) 2946, 3460, 4117
Proper tooltips appear in listboxes for C#. (case=262) 2811
Preprocessor macros in definitions are resolved as expected. (case=247) 2810
HCB displays proper information for class constructors. (case=198)

Build 1428

requires software maintenance through 2005.10.19. (Beta release.)

New! $YEAR_02$ available in Autotext. 4035
Fixed numerous bugs with coloring, spins and hangs related to hyperthreading and multiple CPUs.
Fixed several hangs at startup of IDE.
ESC to close a suggestion list no longer closes output window. (VC++ 6.0)
Option in MRU to include modified methods is working again.
Alt+G on symbol implemented in current file shows correct line number after lines are added to or removed from file. (Requires save and pause before new location is recognized.) 2329
Autotext to surround with #region, and surround selection using #, respect indentation.