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This page has information specific to the Windows version of Bome’s Midi Translator.

Requirements

Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Bome’s Midi Translator works fine on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
While the program itself is 32-bit, the virtual MIDI driver comes both in 32-bit and 64-bit and is installed automatically in the correct flavor.

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Version History

V1.7.2: Update Release

specify a delay for Outgoing Actions
use variables in mouse outgoing action
new user manual
in MIDI device list, MIDI port aliases are in italics
added automatic aliases (e.g. “Bome Virtual Port 1″) for each virtual port
prompt for unassigned aliases when opening a project
stability and performance improvements
always ask to open/close MIDI devices when opening a project
bugfix: support for multi-port MIDI devices
bugfix: when deleting an alias that is used in the preset, the saved preset might get corrupted
bugfix: use a preset named “(always active)” in change preset action
bugfix: using delayed action with rules
bugfix: do not revert to delay in seconds when switching tabs in translator editor
bugfix: better display of keystrokes with international keyboards

V1.7.1: Update Release (Win)

enhanced MIDI support:
- can use multiple devices of same name (Vista, Windows 7)
- detect names of standard USB devices (Windows XP)
improved virtual MIDI driver:
- compatible with Windows 7
- sends timestamps now
- no driver nag screen during installer (Vista, Windows 7)
- improved 64-bit support of driver installer
updated User Manual
added "Save Project As Text" in File menu
visual change: preset and translator numbers always start with 0 now
bugfix: crash when using non-terminating key repeat
bugfix: duplicating ExecuteFileAction does not work
bugfix: after duplicating a wm_message outgoing action, cannot edit window title
bugfix: deactivate Preset By Number: always reverts to 0.
bugfix: reading OSX project files with upper case variable names

V1.7.0: Major Feature Release

Major new features (only Windows, for now):

Enhanced MIDI support:
- use multiple MIDI ports
- virtual MIDI port included
- can select MIDI port(s) per Incoming/Outgoing action
- and/or can set default port(s) for the entire project, the preset
- can define MIDI port aliases to abstract MIDI port names
- MIDI router for direct MIDI THRU connections (in Project Properties)
Greatly improved engine and GUI performance
added more global variables: all 2-letter combinations starting with i, j, k, …n (e.g. i0, ja, k7, etc.)
added settings window
added Project Properties:
- Author info (name, copyright, etc.)
- free-form comments field
- default MIDI ports
- MIDI Router
added Preset Properties:
- default MIDI ports
- if "always active" or not
edit Rules directly in text field
new outgoing action: execute file
enhanced keystroke emulation: should work with games, too (DirectX fix)
new command line parameter: /bmidi : set the number of virtual MIDI ports
improved logging:
- include preset.translator in log messages – improved log window performance
added "merge project file" function

V1.7.0: list of minor changes

change trial period: now you can run MT Trial for 20minutes each
bugfix: start-up correctly when starting minimized, and not minimizing to tray
bugfix: start-up correctly if Windows shortcut properties are set to "Start Minimized"
bugfix: different timer names only differing in case of letters will not be treated as the same timer
bugfix: cannot change case of preset names
bugfix: using F5, F6, etc. in Edit Translator, will not remove Capture MIDI window
bugfix: use a darker shade of gray for the preset/translator lists so that the current selection is more visible
bugfix: "Save as text file": does not work if preset name contains invalid filename characters
bugfix: by default, activate splash screen and tray animation
bugfix: sys ex input sometimes does not work
bugfix: special keys like “Media Play/Pause” are displayed correctly
GUI change: move swallow MIDI to Incoming Panel!
GUI change: Log and Event Monitor are now in View menu
GUI change: Import/Export settings are in settings window now
GUI change: add index numbers to lists
GUI change: make Rules
Up and
Down buttons more visible as buttons

V1.6.1: Minor bug-fix Release

added user manual
fixed the option start minimized
fixed crash when shutting down windows
fixed locking up with setting timers in response to onPresetActive event
fixed explicit rescan MIDI devices
when opening the log window, display a warning that it swallows resources
fixed deadlock when extensively changing presets
fixed stale translator list display when deleting one preset (if not last preset)

V1.60: Major Improvements and new Features

added Author and Player editions
new look: preset list, toolbar with icons
new Outgoing Actions:
- improved change preset action
-send WM_ messages
-emulate Mouse movement/clicks
new Incoming Triggers:
- on preset enable/disable
- on enable/disable processing
- on project open
added new global variables: [g0...g9], [ha...hz], and [h0...h9]
allow multiple presets to be active at the same time
when opening a .bmtp/.bmte file, an associated help file will be opened automatically (if same filename and of type pdf,txt,rtf,htm, or html).

V1.60 beta: list of minor fixes

save preset as text file
"copy" will also put a textual representation to the clipboard
bug fix: with start minimized, Edit Window will show nonetheless
bug fix: if start minimized and no splash screen, keystroke out does not work
enhanced timer: allow variables for timer delay and repetitions
outgoing action: switch to another preset by number or variable
wait a short while before enabling dialog boxes to prevent accidental yes’ing them
use My DocumentsBome's Midi Translatoras default folder for project files
use
Save As for read-only files
added shortcuts in Edit Window: Revert: Ctrl+R, next tab: Ctrl+PageUp, previous tab: Ctrl+PageDown
allow changing the order of presets
menu function to explicitly rescan MIDI devices
rules can have a description text
when closing Edit Translator window, ask if user wants to apply changes
bugfix: do not continue processing in other presets if stop processing is active

V1.50: list of major improvements and new features

keystroke as Incoming Action
Rules: variable assignments, mathematical expressions, jumps,
and conditional execution
timers: repeated or delayed execution of Translators
changed to file-based approach: presets are now saved in project files
(*.bmtp).
A migration wizard will savely convert your old presets in the
registry.
added log window for convenient verification (debugging) of your translation presets
MIDI device selector in Tray menu
reload MIDI device list if a device is plugged in
add separate keystroke press/key release Outgoing Action
allow compound MIDI IN messages, e.g. NRPN and RPN messages
safequard against accidental closing: "Do you really want toclose?"
most recently used files list for projects

V1.50: list of minor fixes

[beta1] Options column instead of "Stop" column
[beta1] new shortcut: Ctrl+Up/Ctrl+Down in Translator list to move them up/down
[beta1] new option: do not emulate keystrokes when Midi Translator is active
[beta1] open the last open MIDI device automatically, even if it is switched on after start of Midi Translator
[beta1] bug fix: make sure that autostart is in user’s autostart group
[beta1] bug fix: presets are lost if [none] is selected when closing
[beta1] bug fix: duplicate function for KeyDown/KeyUp events
[beta1] bug fix: disappearing About Box when "show splash screen" is disabled
[beta1] bug fix: failing function "Rename Preset"
[beta1] bug fix: lost all Translators when adding an empty Translator at first position
[beta1] bug fix: when shutting down Windows while Midi Translator is running, settings are not saved
[beta1] bug fix: help screen for Import settings was always shown, even if “don’t show again” was checked
[beta1] bug fix: selecting [none] preset from tray menu
[beta1] bug fix: sometimes the tray icon was not animated
[beta1] include license info in splash screen
[beta1] remember edit window position
[beta1] display controller numbers 0-based
[beta1] nicer display of (N)RPN messages
[beta2] bug fix: fixed Keystroke Input [beta2]
[beta2] added option to ignore keyboard input actions when MT is active
[beta2] bug fix: ask to save modified project when opening another project
[beta2] bug fix: ask to save unnamed preset before saving
[beta2] bug fix: editing a new translator will display "Unknown" for Input/Output
[beta3] bug fix: Rules: allow Assignment and Expression as THEN actions

V1.40 – list of major improvements and new features

Edit Translator window: new layout, revised help, can remain visible now
new outgoing action: "no output"
new outgoing action: enable/disable processing
new outgoing action: choose Presets via MIDI as Outgoing Action:
1. to a named set
2. next/previous set, ignoring [none] and [always active]
The current event will be processed and then the specified set will be changed asynchronously
added an "Active" column for the translators to temporary switch them off
improved MIDI Capture: added small MIDI monitor
improved real-time performance
new option: Autostart
new option: Start minimized
new option: Show Tray Icon
new option: Minimize to Tray
new option: Show Splash Screen
new option: friendly MIDI message display

V1.40: list of minor fixes

Translator name change not always retained
added Clear button for Key Strokes
added a reset midi device (panic) button
changed format in ini file for options
multiple selections in main window possible
various minor GUI improvements
view incoming action when editing outgoing action and vice versa
added rename/duplicate for presets, removed "save" (automatically saved)
fixed non-visible event monitor if started minimized
MIDI Thru option in tray menu
Capture MIDI for Outgoing MIDI, too
fixed: Capture events not working when window is maximized
auto-apply for Edit Translator
added global variables
own file extensions: bmts/bmtp
calling MidiTranslator.exe with parameter will be taken as preset file and loaded
changed click on tray icon: left double-click will always bring MT to front right click will show menu
added description for MIDI actions
cut/copy/paste of Translators (for copying from/to presets)
add "Add" and "Duplicate" buttons in edit window
fix automatic insertion of variables for Capture MIDI
column widths in the list view are now stored
renamed "Options" to "General" in Edit Translator window
cooler display of LED’s
fixed that MIDI Out would not work if MIDI IN=(none)
fixed Copy/Paste in Edit Translator window

V1.31

fixed MIDI2MIDI translation bug
fixed “Stop Processing” not being saved

V1.30

added “Duplicate” function
detect feedback of virtual MIDI ports
added PostcardWare reminder
change order of translators (menu or via drag’n'drop)
remove “Delete” button, a “More…” Button instead.
Flag if translator processing should stop
cleaner handling of presets
context menu for translator listing
tray animation is now showing accurately MIDI input, output and
translation
presets are now stored in registry
import/export of settings and presets
better MIDI performance
added midi->keystroke translator option
potential deadlock at program exit fixed

V1.20

bug fix: on heavy midi input while closing a dead lock occured
added options to not filter Active Sensing and Midi Time Code
“Thru also for translated messages” now specific to each Translator (is now called “output both translated and original message”)
cute Event Monitor with LED’s

V1.11

Changed email, snail mail and webaddresses

V1.10

Midi Translator now resides in the Tray. Like that you have quick access to the presets without wasting space on your desktop or your taskbar
You can now run multiple instances: Just rename a copy of MidiTranslator.exe to a different name. It will use its own configuration file.

V1.00 Initial Release

resolved the performance problem by disabling the display of incoming messages in the statusbar when minimized
added the splash screen (thanks to my graphics department Rob1)