FAB Subtitler Changes & Corrections ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.05e 2010-07-28 - Teletext decoding from video in a window card corrected. - Public teletext subtitle protocol over TCP/IP implemented for reception over network of teletext subtitles in BCAST Edition. The protocol is described in the manual. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.05d 2010-07-27 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into HD MXF files using SMPTE 436M corrected. - VPS Decoder on FT-HT 10 card can be used in BCAST Edition. - A new setting is available in BCAST Edition under Extras/ Options/Special/Automation Systems which when enabled will force saving the STL transmission log file on every change of automation ID. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.05c 2010-07-26 - Runtime error corrected for HD-DVB subtitle transmission. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.05b 2010-07-25 - Minor speech interface issues corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.05a 2010-07-21 - Pebble Beach Automation System TCP/IP interface implemented in BCAST Edition. - Rendering of HD subtitle bitmaps speed up of up to 500% on multiple core CPUs. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.05 2010-07-16 - A new setting is available in MPEG Edition in Extras/ Options/Special/Insertion into video files/Insertion in WMV/MPGMXF / Teletext Settings / Use black color to clear VBI. When it is activated the VBI will be filled with black color when it is erased instead of using the default color which uses the minimum possible bitrate in MPEG2 compression. - The new setting under Extras/Options/Files/PAC files which allows selecting that the first subtitle in a PAC file will not be saved when converting to other file formats (i.e. STL) is respected correctly. - Quality of font rendering for open subtitles is drastically improved but for HD resolutions it may be slow and therefore a PC with two quad core CPUs is recommended. - For slower PCs it is possible to enable a quick rendering mode for HD resolutions which results in less quality of subtitle font. It is available under Extras/Options/Special/Open subtitles/ Do not use antialiasing for HD resolutions ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.04h 2010-07-12 - FAB Automation protocol is slightly modified in FAB Subtitler BCAST so that it works as described in the documentation. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.04f 2010-06-30 - DVB subtitles respect detected display format. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.04e 2010-06-28 - Export multiple files improved. - Deleting of transmission log corrected in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.04d 2010-06-27 - A setting is available under Extras/Options/Files/PAC files which allows selecting that the first subtitle in a PAC file will not be saved when converting to other file formats (i.e. STL). ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.04c 2010-06-18 - Memory leak corrected in BCAST Edition. - FAB Automation protocol is now also available on serial port. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.04b 2010-06-17 - Display of comparison of old and new text from news system can be disabled in Extras/Options/Special/News systems in LIVE Edition. - Large subtitle files can be edited in text editor. - Video open folder is set correctly after loading .FCF file. - Current ID is not added to the list of IDs downloaded from FAB Subtitle Database in BCAST Edition. - More than 10000 files are supported in the playlist folder but only the first 100 are displayed in the list. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.04a 2010-06-10 - Seek to end of MPEG1 file improved in speed. - Transmission of subtitles over network corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.04 2010-06-07 - Colors are exported correctly into XML files. - Timing improved when transmitting subtitles in Speech Interface. - First IN Timecode can be copied by a button click when exporting subtitles and a SOM timecode must be defined. - Insertion of open subtitles into video files with missing frames corrected. - When a a file with a list of IDs is defined for download of files from FAB Subtitle Database then only these IDs are downloaded. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03k 2010-05-28 - Insertion of subtitles into TS files improved. - {SEND} is ignored on retract in speech interface. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03j 2010-05-21 - Insertion of subtitles into HD MXF files improved for Omneon servers. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03i 2010-05-20 - Bitrate is modified correctly in MXF file after insertion of subtitles into MXF files. - Insertion of subtitles into MXF files improved for Omneon servers. - Error message is not displayed on closing in BCAST Edition. - Double click on subtitle file/FCF file in Windows Explorer will open the file in FAB Subtitler correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03h 2010-05-19 - Insertion of subtitles into MXF files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03g 2010-05-18 - File / Export allows exporting standard subtitle files (STL/890/PAC/RAC) which can be used for conversion of multiple files to a different format. - Subtitles in XML transmission logs are automatically centered in BCAST Edition. - When opening FCF configuration file in BCAST Edition the active automation ID is not lost. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03f 2010-05-14 - Clear all text shortcut in Speech Interface settings can be set correctly. - Minus is not treated as end of sentence in speech interface when sending text up to end of sentence. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03e 2010-05-13 - Playing of MPEG1 files improved. - File / Export now contains a new function (button) which allows export of multiple files. A list of unlimited number of files can be defined. - File / Export all open files was removed as it is not necessary any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03d 2010-05-11 - NFR (Not for resale) dongles can be extended in validity correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03c 2010-05-09 - Opening of MXF files corrected. - Language groups can be used for multilingual transmission of subtitles from within a single instance of FAB Subtitler. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03b 2010-05-01 - Opening of multiple subtitle files improved. - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MXF files corrected. - Insertion of subtitles into WMV and MPEG2 files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03a 2010-04-29 - Background color is exported to XML files if box is defined in Extras/Options/Special/Open subtitles. - Insertion of subtitles into IMX MXF files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.03 2010-04-27 - Insertion of subtitles into MXF MPEG2 files with corrupted header improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02k 2010-04-26 - LIVE Edition supports a new function News / Import subtitles from another news program. This will import subtitle files from another news program if the ID or the Title of the program is equal and if the subtitle file does not exist yet or the imported file is newver than the existing subtitle file. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02j 2010-04-25 - Playing of MPEG1 files under Windows 2000 corrected. - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MXF files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02i 2010-04-21 - Paste from clipboard corrected. - Insertion of subtitles into MXF files improved. - File / Export all open files is implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02h 2010-04-16 - Playing of MPEG1 files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02g 2010-04-14 - Opening of video files corrected. - Opening of some STL files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02f 2010-04-09 - Possibility to force default vertical position for STL files with open subtitles in Extras/Options/Files/EBU STL Files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02e 2010-04-07 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into HD MXF MPEG2 LGOP files according to SMPTE S328M corrected. - Opening of video files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02d 2010-04-05 - Timecode reading from MXF files (S328M) corrected. - Transmission of subtitles to Teletext destinations corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02c 2010-04-02 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into HD MXF MPEG2 LGOP files according to SMPTE S328M corrected. - Playing of MPEG1 files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02b 2010-03-30 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MXF MPEG2 LGOP files is now done according to SMPTE S328M. - The timecode type that will be used when opening MXF files can be defined in Extras/Options/Files/Video files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.02a 2010-03-24 - Installation procedure corrected. - When importing texts from a news system the changes to the previous version of the text from news system are displayed. Green background shows added text, red strikeout shows deleted text. - Retract functionality of speech interface improved. - High quality bitmap generation speed up by 50% - Deletion of subtitles corrected in BCAST Edition when subtitles are received over network - File export settings are maintained for next export. - Automation mode corrected for insertion of subtitles into video files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01h 2010-03-09 - Insertion of subtitles into TS files with special descriptor for SkyItalia implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01g 2010-03-08 - Opening of MXF files (PDProxy) improved. - Audio source for video encoding can be set in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01f 2010-02-28 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into HD MXF files improved. - Minor improvements in speech interface. - News system password is read correctly from configuration. - Title column in Windows Explorer displays correct STL file title. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01e 2010-02-26 - Processing of MXF files improved. - Minor improvements in speech interface. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01d 2010-02-23 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into Omneon MXF SD and HD files corrected. - Minor improvements in speech interface. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01c 2010-02-19 - Multilanguage operation corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01b 2010-02-17 - Insertion of subtitles into Omneon HD MXF files corrected. - Calculation of timing for display of subtitles corrected in Speech Interface. - Runtime error corrected on opening of some MPEG1 files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01a 2010-02-16 - Insertion of subtitles into MXF files larger than 4GB does not cause a runtime error any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.01 2010-02-15 - Special EBU STL Export format for Ninsight systems corrected for teletext subtitles. - PNG 256 color export modified to achieve compatibility with Sonic Blu-ray authoring. - Insertion of subtitles into TS files corrected. - Insertion of open subtitles into MXF files with random index pack implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00j 2010-02-09 - Special EBU STL Export format for Ninsight systems implemented in File / Export / Special EBU STL file. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00i 2010-02-08 - Speech interface correction for BLOCK mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00h 2010-02-03 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into HD MXF files for Omneon video servers implemented in MPEG Edition. - Support for MXF files with PDProxy video essence, also in STD and CUG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00g 2010-02-02 - PDF license files are supported for software activation without internet connection. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00f 2010-02-01 - Various Speech interface corrections. - Open subtitles are converted to double height in teletext transmission if double height is selected in Extras/Options/Special/Teletext subtitles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00e 2010-01-27 - Ctrl+Del and Ctrl+BkSpc function correctly in Speech interface. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00d 2010-01-26 - Treatment of : and ; corrected in Speech interface. - Various Speech interface corrections. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00c 2010-01-24 - Various Speech interface corrections. - MOS protocol works correctly again. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00b 2010-01-14 - Speech interface does not transmit unwanted {NL}. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00a 2010-01-13 - Licensing improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 6.00 2010-01-11 - Improved handling of MPEG1 files. - Support for MXF HD MPEG2 files. - Timecode is extracted correctly from Quicktime video files. - Insertion of Copyright bits into WSS is possible in MPEG Edition. - Title of the news item is displayed in Windows Explorer Title column when displaying a folder which contains STL files for news. - Speech interface completely rewritten and behavior improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.20a 2009-12-16 - Display of video from video card improved. - MOS protocol improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.20 2009-12-16 - Copying of subtitle files from server corrected in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19k 2009-12-08 - Stability of speech interface improved. - Indeo AVI video files can be played under Windows XP. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19j 2009-12-07 - Title of news subtitle files is visible in the Title column of Windows Explorer under Windows XP for live subtitled programs in connection with news system in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19i 2009-12-04 - Special handling of Dalet MOS protocol improved. - Import of Softitler DOC files improved. - Timecode is read from MXF files correctly on Video / Open. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19h 2009-12-02 - Improved handling of MXF files with invalid content in some fields. - Export for transmitted files in BCAST Edition corrected. - Reload button works correctly again in Live edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19g 2009-12-01 - Insertion of VBI into MPEG2 files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19f 2009-11-30 - Speech Interface improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19e 2009-11-23 - Stability improved - some runtime errors corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19d 2009-11-20 - DVB Subtitle transmission improved (reduction of acumulated delay). ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19c 2009-11-19 - Insertion of open subtitles to WMV video files allows upscaling of video to achieve better subtitle legibility. - Focusing of audio level indicator for video files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19b 2009-11-13 - Configuration was not stored correctly, problem introduced in version 5.19a. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19a 2009-11-12 - Change case function works correctly within a single subtitle. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.19 2009-11-09 - Netbios network connections are not supported any more. - Shadow size is calculated correctly for 4:3/16:9 format. - Opening of SLE files maintains correct vertical position. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18k 2009-11-05 - Loading and saving of PAC files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18j 2009-10-24 - Transmission of DVB subtitles does not leak memory any more. Obligatory update for all systems with DVB subtitle transmission. - Decoding of teletext from master FAB Subtitler implemented for BCAST and XCD multilingual installations. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18i 2009-10-19 - NOB serial output protocol modified. - Positioning to scene changes corrected. - Play speed when pressing Ctrl twice during playing video file can be defined in Extras / Options / Editor / Editor values. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18h 2009-10-16 - Opening Extras/Options does not block. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18g 2009-10-14 - Teletext font size can be defined separately for Speech Interface. - Short forms work correctly also when using Speech Interface. - Colors corrected in Speech Interface. - Speaker and vocabulary are shown in Speech Interface. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18f 2009-10-09 - Multiple subtitle sources can be set on priority in BCAST and XCD Edition in Extras / Options / System / Active devices. - Loading of cyrillic PAC files implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18e 2009-10-07 - Apple DVD export modified. - Simple XML Timed Text DFXP format implemented. - Print subtitles to video file function can export subtitles also in XML format which is selected in Extras/Options/Files/Export. - Saving of cyrillic PAC files improved. - When selecting File / Save as for PAC/RAC files the window to select file options will be displayed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18d 2009-10-05 - Opening of WMV files corrected. - Keyboard shortcuts for Extras/Tools do not overlap with other functions. - Loading of VDP files corrected. - Cyrillic codepage implemented for saving of PAC files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18c 2009-10-02 - Audio files with 24 bit audio are supported. - MOS protocol for Dalet news system improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18b 2009-10-01 - Passive FTP can be disabled for iNEWS connections in LIVE Edition for every connection separately. - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MPEG2 files corrected. - Empty files are not deleted any more in news mode. - Speech interface handles correctly insertion of colors and new line in all modes. - Speech interface displays active input field in yellow. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18a 2009-09-30 - Printing does not cause a runtime error when no default printer is selected. - Printer can be selected already in the File / Print window. - Out timecode is stored correctly for transmitted STL files in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.18 2009-09-25 - Automatic setting of 16:9 output corrected. - XCD Edition uses integrated teletext decoder window. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17k 2009-09-21 - Runtime error corrected when opening speech interface. - New line function added in Speech interface menu. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17j 2009-09-08 - AFD is processed correctly in incoming ASI streams. - Special character processing improved in iNEWS connections. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17i 2009-09-07 - BCAST Edition can automatically set 16:9 / 4:3 / Letterbox SD output based on a list of IDs read from a text file with the filename Playlist.169 in the folder with subtitle files. The format of the file is (sections [43] and [LB] are not obligatory): ID1 ID2 [43] ID3 ID4 [LB] ID5 ID6 When an ID is found in the file the output aspect ratio will be set accordingly. The source for automatic aspect ratio can be selected in Extras/ Options/System/Active devices. It is also possible to define one DVB ASI input for decoding of Aspect Ratio from MPEG2 and H.264 streams when DVB subtitle output is defined in Extras/Options/System/Network. - MPEG2 decoding improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17h 2009-08-30 - Special characters are allowed in FTP transfers from News Servers. - Automatic conversion of subtitle files to open/teletext format improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17g 2009-08-25 - Shortforms are used correctly in Speech Interface. - Several improvements in Speech Interface. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17f 2009-08-21 - Insertion of subtitles into TS files corrected. - Usage of MPEG2 files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17e 2009-08-19 - Justification corrected in transmission log STL files in BCAST Edition. - Conversion of MXF to WMV files corrected. - Conversion of word by word subtitles to block subtitles can be disabled in BCAST Edition in Extras / Options / Teletext decoder and Automation Systems. - Complete news list (all subtitle files) can be imported into a single subtitle file in LIVE Edition in News / Import complete list. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17d 2009-08-14 - Page number for insertion of teletext subtitles into MXF files is respected correctly. - Justification corrected in conversion from teletext to open subtitles. - Teletext decoder source can be defined in options. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17c 2009-08-12 - BCAST Edition correctly clears the subtitle if word by word subtitles are received from multiple workstations. - Backup User and Restore User buttons are correctly enabled/disabled when used with Dragon Naturally Speaking. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17b 2009-08-07 - Insertion of subtitles into MXF files and playing of MXF files does not produce a runtime error any more in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17a 2009-08-04 - Corrected display of upside down picture under Windows XP in Video / Open function. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.17 2009-07-31 - The line ExportFormat = is supported in the file COMMAND.TXT which is used for control of insertion of subtitles into video files. It allows defining the format of the subtitle file into which the subtitles will be exported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16j 2009-07-30 - Runtime error corrected when closing a file after using Speech Interface in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16i 2009-07-29 - Folder that will be proposed for File / Export operation can be defined in Extras / Options / Files / Folders. - Some functions from Dragon Naturally Speaking can be selected directly in FAB Subtitler by clicking on Extras / Tools / Select speaker profile. - File created in Speech Interface can be saved to disk in LIVE Edition. - Non-GLOBAL editions open STL files with more than 5 subtitle rows correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16h 2009-07-15 - MPEG2 files with LPCM audio are supported in MPEG Edition. - Connections are visible on first start of Speech Interface in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16g 2009-07-12 - Enumeration of Dragon speaker profiles corrected. - Transmission of teletext subtitles without clear bit from within Speech Interface corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16f 2009-07-05 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into TS files improved. - Conversion of MXF to WMV files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16e 2009-07-02 - Selection of speech recognition engine and speaker profile improved. - Color palette modified for Blu-ray export for compatibility to Scenarist BD. - AudioChannels entry in COMMAND.TXT file in automation mode in the function Video / Print subtitles to video file allow selecting audio channels that will be used when converting MXF to WMV format in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16d 2009-07-01 - SAPI speech engines are not used any more. - Serial protocols are shown correctly in active devices. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16c 2009-06-30 - Opening files corrected (problem introduced in 5.16a, obligatory update for versions 5.16a or higher). - Timecode stretch function implemented in the menu Timecode. It can be used to stretch the timecode correctly if the conversion between different framerates does not give the expected result. - Entering of text into speech interface corrected in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16b 2009-06-24 - Dictation into speech interface by using speech recognition without interfacing to it from FAB Subtitler is possible in AUTO mode. - Timer offset which was set manually is reset automatically when timecode mode is changed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16a 2009-06-22 - Typing text in editor is faster when video is displayed. - Color palette modified for Blu-ray export for compatibility to Scenarist BD. - File / Export allows exporting files directly into a folder without the need to create a ZIP file. - File / Export supports a user defined text format. The format can be defined in Extras / Options / Files / Export. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.16 2009-06-20 - Detection of frozen video from Seachange video servers resulting in erroneous timecode implemented in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15k 2009-06-18 - Names of exported subtitle files with transmitted subtitles in BCAST Edition have a new filename convention: channel-yyyy-mm-dd-hh-nn-ss-id.stl/xml ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15j 2009-06-17 - Enumeration of speaker profiles must be invoked manually with a click in all speech windows. - Additionally exported subtitle files in BCAST Edition have timecode relative to beginning of transmission. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15i 2009-06-16 - Initialization of speech interface improved. - Reading of prefix/postfix in automation ID improved in BCAST Edition for multilanguage operation. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15h 2009-06-15 - Space before the dot at the end of sentence is removed when using the speech interface. - When multiple files are opened in EDIT/REHEARSE mode and one file is locked to timecode the subtitles from other open files are not sent to output devices. - In BCAST Edition it is possible to define an additional format for saving of transmitted subtitle files (XML for Flash Player) in Extras/Options/Special/Automation. The filename contains the Automation ID or VPS ID which was mostly present during the transmission. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15g 2009-06-14 - Speech interface settings are available in options in LIVE Edition. - Multiple corrections of automatic operation in BCAST Edition. - Conversion of teletext subtitles to open/DVB subtitles respects horizontal position. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15f 2009-06-08 - Large MXF IMX files can be opened and played correctly. - Speech recognition interface to Dragon Naturally Speaking can be activated for dictation into subtitle file in the menu Extras / Tools / Microphone. For live subtitling a separate speech interface is available in the menu News / Speech Interface. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15e 2009-06-04 - 720p resolution supported for 24 fps export. - Runtime error corrected when clicking on the color button at the bottom of the screen. - Keyboard shortcuts can be defined in an organized way in Extras/Options/Editor/Keyboard shortcuts. - Speech commands can be defined in Extras/Options/Editor/Keyboard shortcuts. Speech commands are only active if the microphone input is enabled in Extras/Tools and a speech recognition sotfware is installed and selected. Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 is currently supported and commands must be defined in Dragon. - Video / Convert to WMV and Video / Print subtitles to video file support all available frame rates. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15d 2009-06-03 - Error message displayed at start of FAB Subtitler removed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15c 2009-06-02 - Loading of VDCP (*.vdp) subtitle files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15b 2009-06-01 - Speech Interface for better integration of voice recognition software (Dragon and ViaVoice) is available in LIVE Edition in the menu News / Speec Interface. Configuration is available in Extras / Options / Specials / News Systems / Speech Interface. - Missing network devices do not block when deactivating ONAIR mode. - Runtime error corrected related to display of audio graph. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15a 2009-05-20 - DVB subtitle transmission corrected. - Transmitted subtitles are not written into event log. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.15 2009-05-15 - Large MXF files can be opened without delay. - Transmission of 4 color DVB subtitles corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14k 2009-05-12 - Control of Adrienne Timecode Reader modified. - Extras/Tools/Decode teletext subtitles corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14j 2009-05-11 - TVB000 font supported in 890 files. - Vertical position is stored in STL files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14i 2009-05-08 - Playing MXF files from file server improved. - Open Source Codecs are only used when installed from FAB installation package. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14h 2009-05-04 - Output of subtitles on ST93x units corrected when subtitle file is a teletext subtitle file. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14g 2009-04-29 - Processing of some MXF files correrted. - XML export for Flash Player corrected. - Transmission of simultaneous multiple SD/HD resolutions DVB subtitles corrected. - Selection of video and audio input on Video/Record corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14f 2009-04-28 - Deinitialization of Decklink card does not block on some PCs. - FAB Video Renderer is always used for video overlay so that problems with different versions of Windows Media Player do not occur any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14e 2009-04-27 - Insertion of subtitles into TS files corrected. - Transmission of HD DVB subtitles improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14d 2009-04-26 - Error when opening video files corrected. - Video input and audio channels can be selected when recording video using a Decklink card. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14c 2009-04-24 - Thai PAC files are supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14b 2009-04-22 - Opening of MPEG1 files improved. - The language of the subtitle file can be set automatically on file open if this is enabled in Extras/Options/Defaults/New file. - Timecode based on TIMER does not use PC time any more and is now accurate and is not affected when PC time changes. - Log files are kept for 90 days. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14a 2009-04-21 - Settings for news systems in options reorganized in Live Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.14 2009-04-20 - Baseline position for open subtitles is used correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13k 2009-04-14 - Invalid date in STL file header is processed correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13j 2009-04-13 - XML export for Flash player modified to make it compatible with JW Player. - Additional XML export for Flash player with colors implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13i 2009-04-06 - Program restart corrected when video output card is active and ONAIR mode is finished. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13h 2009-04-03 - PES generation for DVB subtitling transmission improved. - Support for MXF files with multiple audio essences improved. - Opening font settings in options during transmission does not block when HD is selected. - VDCP automation protocol respects correct duration when operation without timecode is used. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13g 2009-04-01 - Fixed rarely occurring startup problems. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13f 2009-03-30 - DLP Text Export has a new option that allows using a default font. - MXF IMX and Long GOP files can be opened for preparation of subtitles. - Forcing double height for teletext subtitles on file open corrected. - Opening font settings in options during transmission does not block. - Communication with Harris Automation corrected when postfix is defined. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13e 2009-03-25 - Timecode from MPEG1 files is respected but must be confirmed when opening MPEG1 files because many MPEG1 files contain invalid timecode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13d 2009-03-23 - This update is obligatory for all installations where video is played from a video file or where video is displayed from video input. - Playing of MXF and TS files with MPEG2/H.264 video improved. - Audio graph is displayed correctly for MPEG and TS files. - Warning message is displayed on opening video files to clarify which codecs must be installed to open MPEG2/MOV/H.264 files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13c 2009-03-18 - Teletext page number is read correctly from COMMAND.TXT when inserting subtitles into video file in automation mode. - SUB file export implemented. - VDCP Protocol improved for multilingual operation. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13b 2009-03-17 - Improved insertion speed for variable bitrate transport stream files. - Export for Samsung SHD-85 implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13a 2009-03-16 - Playing of MXF files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.13 2009-03-10 - This update is obligatory for all installations where video is played from a video file or where video is displayed from video input. - Editor does not block when playing video files. - Insertion of subtitles into MPEG2 files corrected. - PNS files are opened correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12h 2009-03-05 - Installation does not block any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12g 2009-03-04 - Delay of over approx. 10 frames in transmission which ocurred approx. every 30 minutes removed. - Video / Open can open MXF files with MPEG IMX and Long GOP format - Playing of WMV files at double speed is possible by pressing Ctrl twice when playing video. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12f 2009-03-03 - XML Subtitle Export implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12e 2009-02-27 - .NET Framework 3.5 is not required any more. - Runtime error corrected when closing a subtitle file. - Digital Cinema export corrected. - Name of loaded configuration FCF file is displayed in the title of FAB Subtitler window. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12d 2009-02-26 - Retransmission of cumulative subtitles improved. - Audio graph is displayed correctly again. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12c 2009-02-24 - Timing of DVB subtitle transmission improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12b 2009-02-23 - Runtime error when loading subtitle files with invalid content corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12a 2009-02-20 - Runtime error in spell check corrected. - DC export corrected (GUID). The font specified in options and in exported XML file must be copied manually to the destination. - Missing DLLs added to installation. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.12 2009-02-18 - News import does not delete already prepared news that happened seldomly in LIVE Edition. - News list status is displayed on top of news list in LIVE Edition. - Opening WMV files with mutualy excluded audio streams allows selecting the audio stream. - Playing audio when Decklink card is used as video in a window card improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.11e 2009-02-13 - Handling of Alpermann-Velte Timecode reader modified. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.11d 2009-02-12 - Automatic mode for printing subtitles to video file corrected in Professional Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.11c 2009-02-11 - Conversion MXF->WMV in MPEG Edition corrected. - Audio is present on PC loudspeaker when recording video with Decklink card. - Insertion of subtitles into TS files corrected for files with varying framerate. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.11b 2009-02-10 - Advanced logs include network communication in News mode in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.11b 2009-02-10 - Advanced logs include network communication in News mode in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.11a 2009-02-09 - Advanced logs can be created in News mode in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.11 2009-02-04 - Display of video from video card improved. - Insertion of open subtitles into MPEG2 TS files improved. - VITC timecode can be inserted into video files in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10k 2009-02-02 - Connection to DVB Interface is kept alive correctly even when no subtitles are transmitted. FAB DVB Interface version 1.62 is required for this functionality. - Insertion of DVB and teletext subtitles into TS files corrected for some TS files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10j 2009-01-28 - Some special unicode characters are handled correctly. - Download from FAB Subtitle Database on first start corrected. - Pressing ENTER or INS on the last subtitle in LIVE mode will open correctly the next item in the playlist. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10i 2009-01-27 - Language groups handled correctly again. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10h 2009-01-22 - Application window position correctly stored for different profiles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10g 2009-01-19 - Reading of automation ID from AirBox automation corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10f 2009-01-15 - Opening MPEG4 video files under Windows XP does not display picture upside down. - ST 936 control over serial port corrected. - Rendering of shadow for DVD export modified to be compatible with earlier versions of FAB Subtitler. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10e 2009-01-14 - Important runtime error corrected in BCAST Edition, obligatory update. - Logo keyer modified so that the periodical display of a logo can be limited to the time when a subtitle file is transmited in AUTO LOCK mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10d 2009-01-12 - MPEG4 video files can be opened with audio graph. - First video frame is displayed correctly when opening video files without timecode. - Logo keyer functionality for SDI and HD-SDI video is now available in PRO, LIVE, MPEG and BCAST Edition. - Restarting a transmission of a subtitle file after commercial break corrected in BCAST Edition. The problem was introduced in version 5.10. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10c 2009-01-11 - PlayBox / AirBox automation system supported in BCAST Edition. - Reading of audio waveform from video files modernized. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10b 2009-01-08 - Logo keyer functionality in BCAST Edition extended so that the logo can be displayed periodically for a certain amount of time. The configuration is available in Extras/Options/Files/Folders/Logo keyer configuration. - New driver for Alpermann-Velte Timecode reader cards included that supports new PCIe cards. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10a 2009-01-06 - Initialization of Alpermann-Velte Timecode reader correct to work correctly with older drivers. - Characters which are not available in the selected font will be displayed using Arial Unicode MS or Arial font. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.10 2009-01-05 - Problems with downloading news playlist from iNEWS news system will be reported in the logfile in LIVE Edition. - Entering and leaving the master state will be reported in the logfile in LIVE Edition.. - The status of the news playlist is reported at the bottom of the news playlist. - BCAST Edition keeps working with very many subtitle files in playlist folder. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09k 2008-12-27 - Wrong display of news rundown corrected in LIVE Edition. - Audio language is set correctly when converting WMV files to WMV files. - Folder for temporary files can be on a network drive again. - Deleting of old news items and files improved in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09j 2008-12-18 - Stack overflow error corrected when working in news mode. - Memory leak corrected in news mode. - Communication with FAB Subtitler Server improved. - Temporary folder must reside on local hard disk. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09i 2008-12-17 - Stack overflow error corrected when working in news mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09h 2008-12-16 - When working on a news subtitle file and FAB Subtitler Server is not enabled the file is saved if modified and when changing the subtitle. - Profile name is displayed in the task bar. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09g 2008-12-15 - Changing news list does not cause an error when working with FAB Subtitler Server. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09f 2008-12-12 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into WMV files corrected. - Display of edit area margins corrected in REHEARSE mode. - Display of warning that internal time has jumped will not appear when working with a video file. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09e 2008-12-10 - Insertion of subtitles into WMV files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09d 2008-12-09 - VDCP Protocol returns IDLE instead of STOP in Port Status requests. - Downloading of large files from FAB Subtitler Server improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09c 2008-12-08 - Saving problem report display the error cause if the problem report could not be saved. - Audio is not lost after some time when using a Pinnacle PCTV card for video in a window. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09b 2008-12-04 - Errors will be displayed in log if initialization of video in a window card fails. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09a 2008-12-03 - In Extras/Options/Editor/Shortforms it is possible to deactivate the default behaviour which writes longforms in capital letters when shortform is written in capital letters. - Audio is played when a Decklink card is used for Video in a window display. - The functions Video / Convert to WMV and Video / Print subtitles to video file work considerably faster on PCs with multiple cores when "Show preview" is not enabled. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.09 2008-11-24 - FAB Subtitler Server improved for slow networks. - Working with news lists improved in connection with FAB Subtitler Server. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08k 2008-11-20 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MXF files corrected. - Display of editor margins in overlay mode corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08j 2008-11-18 - Conversion MXF->WMV does not fail with runtime error when source file does not exist. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08i 2008-11-17 - Conversion MXF->WMV corrected in MPEG Edition. - Unlock code for PRO/CUG edition corrected. - Video overlay corrected on non-3D graphic cards. - Print subtitles to video file in automation mode reports an error when the specified source file does not exist. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08h 2008-11-08 - Transmission of cumulative subtitles improved. - Interface to 3rd party applications improved in LIVE Edition. - Drake automation protocol improved in BCAST Edition. - Decoding of teletext subtitles into STL file by automation protocol corrected in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08g 2008-11-06 - Windows Media Player 11 can be installed under Windows XP and playback of video files will work correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08f 2008-11-05 - Full size box for open subtitles corrected to cover right and bottom edge of the screen completely. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08e 2008-11-03 - Display of live video with overlay mixer corrected in Windows XP. - Digital Cinema DTS-CSS implemented in DVD/PRO/MPEG Edition. - Teletext decoder is correctly initialized when FT-HT 10/FT-DBK 4 is used as teletext decoder after closing options window. - Timecode offset can be applied to timecode read from timecode reader when timecode is running. The number of frames can be defined in Extras/Options/Special/Timecode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08d 2008-10-31 - GPI Input corrected in XCD Edition. - Transmission of subtitles in word by word mode in LIVE Edition does not delete the screen automatically after a timeout. The Delete key on the numeric keyboard must be used to delete the screen. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08c 2008-10-29 - Initialization of Alpermann-Velte timecode reader modified for multiple core CPUs. - Display of video overlay corrected for 16 bit color schemes. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08b 2008-10-27 - VBI line content selection corrected on FT-DBK 4 units. - GPI for control of FT-DBK 4 bypass can be inverted. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08a 2008-10-27 - Output of open subtitles corrected on FT-DBK 4 units. - GPI input is available also in XCD Edition. - Codepage can be selecting for SRT files when selecting File / Save as. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.08 2008-10-24 - Working with a video file and with live video source now works with both ATI and NVidia cards under Windows Vista. - HD DVB subtitling transmission improved. - GPI input implemented on COM port. Currently it can be used to set the FT-DBK 4 unit to SDI bypass. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07j 2008-10-22 - Settings that are visible in options in XCD Edition have been corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07i 2008-10-16 - Download of playlist from FAB Subtitle Database corrected. - Newfor over TCP/IP server corrected. - Runtime error when closing video file corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07h 2008-10-15 - Video and audio from video in a window card can be reset in Display / Video / Reset. - Interface to receive subtitles from alternative input devices modified in LIVE Edition so that after 100 subtitles the first 50 subtitles in the subtitle file are automatically deleted. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07g 2008-10-14 - Display of video from TV tuner improved. - Decklink output corrected for external keyer. - BCAST edition will delete the subtitle from the screen when controlled by automation system and timecode is stopped. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07f 2008-10-01 - Gray background for already opened news items in LIVE Edition is displayed in lighter gray color. - Runtime error corrected when trying to close a video file while it is still being opened. - Subtitle is deleted from the screen correctly when ONAIR mode is switched off. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07e 2008-09-29 - Keyboard entry for Greek language corrected. - Subtitle is deleted when ONAIR mode is switched off. - Default Video in a window card is set to None on initial install to avoid problems with incompatible video sources like USB cameras. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07d 2008-09-25 - Language names and lower case letters are stored correctly for selection of languages for insertion of subtitles into files. - Doubled character problem when typing in editor corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07c 2008-09-23 - Timecode can be stored in fractions of seconds in export for Digital Cinema. - + and - keys can be used again for adjusting timecode in automatic transmission. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07b 2008-09-19 - Copying of files from file server improved in BCAST Edition. - Insertion of subtitles into TS files does not stop with error showing a file that is not defined anywhere. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07a 2008-09-13 - Reading of MXF files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.07 2008-09-08 - Interface to 3rd party applications implemented and documented in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06l 2008-09-04 - Runtime error corrected when opening Extras/Options. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06k 2008-09-03 - Download of files from FAB Subtitle Database corrected in BCAST Edition. - Drake automation protocol now correctly respects IDs for future transmissions in BCAST Edition. - Decoding of teletext subtitles from video input into STL file can be controlled by FAB Automation Protocol in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06j 2008-08-31 - Decoding of teletext subtitles can be controlled by VDCP Protocol in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06i 2008-08-28 - Saving of Arabic characters corrected in non-GLOBAL editions. - Video/Record and Video/Print subtitles to video file available in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06h 2008-08-20 - Framerate and video format can be defined on the first page in Extras / Options. - Selection of display of digits (context/national) for arabic subtitles is available in Extras/Options/Special/Open Subtitles/ Font/Fonts. - Subtitle file association in Windows Explorer corrected in BCAST Edition. - Subtitles can be received over NEWFOR over TCP/IP protocol in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06g 2008-08-17 - Download of subtitle files from a file server implemented in BCAST Edition. - Deltacast Delta-key and Delta-hd key cards are not supported any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06f 2008-08-05 - Advance rendering of subtitle bitmaps for live transmission improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06e 2008-08-04 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into file allows subtitles within the first second of the video file. - Multiple languages are supported for insertion of teletext and DVB subtitles into TS files in Professional Edition. - Import of non-latin script text/doc files corrected when subtitles contained numbers. - Runtime error corrected when inserting subtitles into TS file for multiple languages and SOM is treated correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06d 2008-07-24 - Drake automation protocol improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06c 2008-07-22 - TSS TCP/IP protocol implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06b 2008-07-16 - Insertion of open subtitles into MPEG2 files does not block any more when selecting the file for certain MPEG2 files. - When adding multiple subtitle languages into a file it is possible to define the language name, 3 letter code (also in small letters) and ancillary and composition page ID for DVB subtitles for every language separately. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06a 2008-07-03 - Insertion of subtitles into TS files corrected to support additional TS files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.06 2008-06-27 - Drake automation protcol corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05k 2008-06-26 - A warning is displayed in the log when the PC time jumps for more than one second and TIMER based timecode is used because this will influence subtitle transmission. - Passive news connections will never be activated as master to avoid blocking download from news system in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05j 2008-06-25 - roAck message in MOS protocol corrected. - MOS protocol adapted to be compatible with Dalet news system. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05i 2008-06-24 - Display of characters in the file overview list corrected. - roAck message in MOS protocol corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05h 2008-06-23 - Drake automation protocol improved in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05g 2008-06-19 - Communication with FAB Subtitler Server in LIVE Edition improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05f 2008-06-17 - Drake automation protocol corrected in BCAST Edition. - Characters [ and ] can be used as underline markers in text import/export. - Subtitles can be sent over TCP/IP to Newfor and TSS compatible teletext systems. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05e 2008-06-09 - Runtime error corrected in word by word transmission of subtitles in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05d 2008-06-06 - Drake automation protocol improved. - Display of cumulative teletext subtitles in EDIT mode corrected. - Word by word transmission of teletext subtitles corrected in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05c 2008-06-05 - FAB Subtitler Server will notice that files were modified on the disk. - Communication between FAB Subtitler LIVE and FAB Subtitler Server improved. - Interface to alternative input devices improved in FAB Subtitler LIVE. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05b 2008-06-02 - Import of Softitler DOC files improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05a 2008-05-29 - Softitler DOC files can be imported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.05 2008-05-23 - Word by word transmission of live subtitles can be activated in LIVE mode by clicking on the menu News / Word by word transmission. The default setting is available in Extras/Options/Special/News Systems. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.04d 2008-05-21 - Sony Blu-ray export corrected. - Automatic deletion of old news items in Live Edition corrected. - Word by word transmission of live subtitles can be activated in LIVE mode by clicking on the menu News / Word by word transmission. The default setting is available in Extras/Options/Special/News Systems. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.04c 2008-05-20 - Stability of connection to iNEWS News Server improved in LIVE Edition. - Connection to FAB Subtitler Server improved in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.04b 2008-05-19 - Drake automation protocol corrected and preroll of 5 seconds implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.04a 2008-05-14 - Error message is displayed in log if a serial port for automation interface can not be initialized. - Support for FAB FT-HT 10 SDI Video inserter card and FT-DBK 4 FAB Broadcast Keyer implemented. Supports insertion of open subtitles into SDI signal and reads VITC timecode, teletext, VPS, WSS and AFD from SDI input. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.04 2008-05-12 - Digital Cinema export implemented for Text and Bitmap XML files. - Font settings can only be set for the current resolution for open subtitles. The fonts for all other resolutions are calculated automatically. - XML file export modified so that XML files are formatted correctly for opening in text editor. - Custom resolutions can be defined for open subtitles. Digital Cinema 2K and 4K resolutions are available by default. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.03f 2008-05-07 - BCAST Edition allows configuring automation IDs which allow passthrough of subtitles received over network in Extras/Options/Special/Automation. - Passthrough of subtitles received over network can be de/activated manually in the window showing subtitles received via network. - Blu-ray export modified, bitmaps are cut to the size of the subtitle. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.03e 2008-04-29 - When multiple subtitles files are open in EDIT or AUTO mode it is possible to click on REHEARSE or LOCK and start transmission of a file by timecode also when another file is already locked to timecode. The transmission of the other file will be stopped. - Automatic filename extension selection corrected when using File / Save as function. - Display of subtitles when a video file is open under Windows Vista and a selection is deleted is corrected. - Runtime error corrected when inserting subtitles into MPEG2 files in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.03d 2008-04-22 - Improvements in positioning in the video file. - Display of cumulative subtitles on PC screen and in transmission corrected. - Closing a window with an open video file handled differently. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.03c 2008-04-16 - When running insertion of subtitles into video files in automation mode a single window for subtitles is used now and multiple windows are not opened any more. - Display of number of characters when working with Editor over video in Vista corrected. - File / Save as does not append wrong suffix any more. - Corrector mode implemented in LIVE mode in LIVE Edition. When activated the subtitle created on another workstation will be displayed immediatelly and can be modified by pressing arrow left or transmitted immediatelly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.03b 2008-04-14 - Deinitializing video in a window devices improved. - Subtitle files for news items are not accidentally deleted in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.03a 2008-04-10 - Deleting a network destionation in Extras/Options/System/Network does not corrupt names defined in Active Devices. - Empty teletext subtitles and test pages are inserted correctly when inserting teletext subtitles into MXF D10 file in MPEG Edition. - Timecode is read correctly from MPEG1 files if present. - Connection to FAB Subtitler Server improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.03 2008-04-09 - MS Office 2007 spell check dictionaries are supported. - The speed for all TCP/IP connections including the connection to FAB Subtitler Server was improved by a factor of 10. - Entering of unicode characters by keyboard improved. - The speed of opening of the Extras/Options window improved. - Languages can not be excluded from spell check any more. - Serial number of the software is stored into the Reference code field in the STL file if this is not disabled in Extras/Options/Files/EBU - Display of subtitles in editor over video mode when running under Windows Vista corrected (time offset corrected). ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02h 2008-04-08 - Speed in connection to FAB Subtitler Server was improved in LIVE Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02g 2008-04-07 - LIVE Edition can use FAB Subtitler Server for more efficient sharing of files on the network to avoid delays present in previous versions. - Better compatibility with FAB Activity Manager ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02f 2008-03-26 - LIVE Edition displays deleted news items that are not older than 16 hours and a subtitle file exists at the end of the news list. - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MXF file does not produce a runtime error in MXF-> Source file mode when test pages are inserted. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02e 2008-03-24 - Insertion of subtitles into MPEG2 PS I-Frame only files corrected in MPEG Edition. - COM Port number can be defined from 1 to 20. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02d 2008-03-13 - Video / Record function corrected for some PCTV cards. - Fixed: Closing FAB Subtitler when subtitles are locked to timecode will not be allowed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02c 2008-03-09 - Conversion of timecode between different framerates corrected when based on number of frames. - SAMI files can be opened. To save SAMI files please use File / Export. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02b 2008-03-06 - Automatic determination of PC for news import can be disabled in Options/Special/News systems. - Automatic determination of PC for news import to cause less delay. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02a 2008-03-05 - Opening of MPEG1 files corrected when VMR is not enabled on Windows 2000/XP. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.02 2008-02-28 - Old news items are deleted automatically and correctly now after 24 hours. This improvement will help if the system is getting slow when working on news. - Multiple LIVE workstations can now be all configured in active connection mode to download data from news system. Only one station will do that at a time and all the others will automatically work in passive mode. It is not necessary to configure workstations in passive mode any more. - Conversion to WMV is available in LIVE Edition. - Program does not report runtime error when closing video file under Windows Vista SP1. - Cursor is not repositioned automatically and color is not lost when working in LIVE Edition on a news program. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01i 2008-02-26 - MPEG1 files are always opened with the standard Windows MPEG1 codec. - SRT files which are not unicode are opened correctly. - VDPC files (*.vdp) are opened correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01h 2008-02-21 - DVB Compatibility Mode for transmission of DVB subtitles includes two more flags by default to make it more compatible with existing DVB decoders on the market. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01g 2008-02-17 - Deltacast Delta-key and Delta-hd key cards are supported for insertion of open subtitles into SDI and HD-SDI video. VITC and ATC Timecode can be read from the same input. - Runtime error does not occur any more if Decklink card is enabed and Onair when leaving font definition window with Cancel. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01f 2008-02-08 - WMV files can be opened again while they are still being encoded. - Setting for row length check based on font specified in subtitle file now works only for PAC and RAC files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01e 2008-02-04 - Runtime error on start on some installations corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01d 2008-01-31 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into video files corrected in MPEG Edition. - DVB and teletext subtitles can be inserted into TS files in PRO Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01c 2008-01-30 - Runtime error corrected when adding a new subtitle at the end of the file in LIVE mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01b 2008-01-26 - Adding words to custom spell check dictionaries corrected. - Runtime error during editing in EDIT and LIVE mode corrected (caused by spell check on dual core CPUs) - Network delays are handled in a better way when working on a news list in LIVE Edition. - A fiction language OFF added to the list of available languages for DVB and teletext subtitles to allow selecting a language for no subtitles. - Teletext can be inserted in all fields when inserting teletext subtitles into MXF file in MXF->Source file mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01a 2008-01-10 - Log files for DVB subtitling transmission are written into correct folder. - Text export corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 5.01 2007-12-08 - First Subtitler 5 beta version with support for Windows Vista. - Play audio from video in a window card can be enabled in options even when the internal audio cable is not connected. - HD-DVD Text export in XAS format implemented. - Teletext Page 100 and test pages can be inserted into video files when inserting teletext subtitles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.17g 2007-12-20 - Czech TV STL Export modified. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.17f 2007-12-19 - Insertion of DVB subtitles into TS files makes sure that the DVB subitling PID is present also when there is no subtitling. - Insertion of open and teletext subtitles into some MXF D10 files corrected. - Correct romanian characters included in teletext level 1 STL files. - Euro sign and musical note support for teletext files implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.17e 2007-12-14 - Holding down SHIFT or CTRL during start of software will cause that initialization of hardware will be skipped. - Spell check window problem corrected when reaching end of subtitle file. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.17d 2007-12-12 - BCAST Edition displays correctly established connection to FAB Subtitle Database on start. - BCAST Edition maps network drive already on start when configured in Extras/Options/Special/Automation. - Insertion of DVB subtitles into TS files improved to be compatible with more set top boxes. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.17c 2007-12-11 - DVB subtitling transmission made more compatible with Metronic Set Top Boxes. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.17b 2007-12-10 - WSS insertion into MXF files allows manual selection of aspect ratio. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.17a 2007-12-08 - Insertion of subtitles into video files does not ignore the first subtitle in PAC files. - Page number for insertion of multilingual subtitles into subtitle files is used correctly. - WSS can be inserted into MXF files and if the source file is MXF the display mode is read from the header of the MXF file and can not be set manually. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.17 2007-11-21 - Unlock code 2 is read correctly again to enable correct multilingual operation. - Conversion of MXF to WMV files in MPEG Edition corrected. - External key signal modifed on Decklink output. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16h 2007-11-19 - Color palette transmission for DVB subtitling corrected. - Extended error information displayed in log when copying of STL files does not succeed in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16g 2007-11-12 - STL files with news stories which are not present in the news playlist will be deleted automatically if older than 1 day. This can be switched off in Extras/Options/Special/News Systems in LIVE Edition. - When inserting subtitles into TS files the determination of the framerate in the TS file is improved. - Handling of deleted news items is improved in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16f 2007-10-31 - Empty subtitles do not cause runtime error when inserting teletext and DVB subtitles into video files in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16e 2007-10-29 - VITC Timecode is read from first frame in MXF file it is not present in the header of the MXF file. - MXF D10 IMX files are processed again correctly when inserting subtitles into MXF files. - Decklink card can be used as timecode reader for HD-SDI video. - Additional teletext video frame added in MXF D10->Source file insertion mode in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16d 2007-10-25 - Color buttons are displayed correctly again reflecting the currently selected color depending on cursor position. - MP3 and WAV files can be opened again. - MXF files with video in D10 IMX format can be opened for preparation of subtitles. - Reading of VITC timecode from video in a window card improved. - Correct images are displayed in the news list in LIVE Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16c 2007-10-24 - When opening a video file the window to select the audio track is not displayed if only one audio track is present. - SAMI export corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16b 2007-10-17 - Handling of MXF files improved in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16a 2007-10-15 - Additional Greek character supported in 890 files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.16 2007-10-11 - Saving empty subtitle file in news mode deletes the STL file. - Occasional runtime error in transmission of subtitles corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15i 2007-10-09 - When inserting subtitles into MXF files the starting timecode is displayed already when selecting the MXF source file. - Inserting subtitles into MXF files that do not contain Duration field in MXF header supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15h 2007-10-04 - When sending subtitles to output devices in EDIT/REHEARSE mode the subtitle is deleted correctly from the output device when REHEARSE mode is activated. - Video in a window as VITC reader can be used correctly again without having to go to Options after starting the software. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15g 2007-10-03 - "MXF D10 -> Source file" fast insertion of teletext and open subtitles into MXF files implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15f 2007-10-02 - Runtime error on closing subtitle file corrected. - Runtime error when opening MPEG1 video files and incompatible MPEG1 codec is installed corrected. - DXDiag report is stored in problem report. - New compiler version. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15e 2007-09-22 - Framerate is checked correctly when inserting subtitles into TS files. - Corrected reading and writing of timecode in SRT files. - Opening video files which are not encoded with standard codecs (MPEG1/WMV) show the first frame for manual entry of timecode correctly. - New MPEG2 codecs included in MPEG Edition. - Loading and saving of hebrew PAC files implemented. - When opening PAC/RAC files a window is shown which allows selecting properties for the PAC file like font codepage and more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15d 2007-09-18 - Decklink card supported as video in a window card for PAL, NTSC and HD resolutions - Insertion of subtitles into TS files checks the TS file frame rate to correspond to the framerate set in Extras/Options/Defaults/New file - Manual entry of timecode corrected - More than one standard toolbar is now supported ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15c 2007-09-17 - Internal folder storage structure corrected. - Conversion of video to WMV limited to 2 minutes in demo version. - Print subtitles to video file in MPEG2->MPEG2 mode supports further MPEG2 GOP formats. - Error message about non existing folder C:\0 when printing subtitles to TS file removed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15b 2007-09-03 - Text on color buttons is displayed again. - Adding the following entry in the registry HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FAB\VBILog = 1 writes all VBI information decoded from the video in a window card into the file C:\VBI.bin - Before inserting subtitles into a file a check is made that the destination folder exists. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15a 2007-08-30 - Audio graph is displayed also when opening WMV files with mono audio. - Information message after end of insertion of subtitles into TS files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.15 2007-08-24 - New menu and toolbar component version which implicates that Buttons on the toolbar will have to be created again. - Language groups removed in multilanguage operation of BCAST Edition with multiple instances. - Parameters for insertion of DVB subtitles into TS files now include the possibility to increase the total file bitrate by a fixed value or to fix the total file bitrate to a fixed value (kbit/s). (MPEG Edition) - When inserting DVB and teletext subtitles into TS files the existing stuffing is used (if available) and by that the total file bitrate is not increased if enough stuffing is available. (MPEG Edition) - When inserting subtitles into MPEG2 files the paramsters of the output MPEG2 file (GOP,...) are now the same as for the input file. - Insertion of subtitles into GXF files is possible. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14j 2007-08-16 - Blocking of greek spell check on strange words fixed. - Number of invalid subtitles is displayed correctly in File / Properties. - List of all invalid subtitles is displayed correctly in Extras / Check for invalid subtitles / Display all. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14i 2007-08-14 - DVD Export fixed for boxed subtitles. - Live subtitle transmission from multiple workstations in BCAST Edition corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14h 2007-08-09 - MPEG1 files can be opened correctly again. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14g 2007-08-09 - Subtitle in/out markers on audio graph are displayed in some video files where they were not displayed before. - Extended information is displayed when a video stream in a media file can not be opened. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14f 2007-08-08 - Application speed improved. - All subtitle files are displayed in File/Open. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14e 2007-08-07 - Full path is displayed in the window title for the opened subtitle file. - Adding of buttons to toolbar is corrected by grouping of menu items into correct groups. - Aveco automation protocol is extended to support display of bitmap files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14d 2007-07-30 - First PMT table is not moved when converting TS files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14c 2007-07-27 - PCR without payload is handled correctly in TS files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14b 2007-07-20 - French spell check handling improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14a 2007-07-18 - When playing video file it is possible to select only the left or only the right audio channel for files where left and right channel contain a different language. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.14 2007-07-17 - Subtitles can be moved up in steps of 0.5, 1, 2, 2.5 and 3 complete row heights in menu Format / Move rows. - Insertion of subtitles into MPEG2 files with multiple audio tracks works correctly in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13k 2007-07-16 - In DVD Bitmap Color Export it is possible to select "Create separate script file for every color combination" for easier color import into some DVD authoring systems (Spruce SON, Sonic SST). ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13j 2007-07-11 - Runtime error does not occur when opening a new file in BCAST Edition. - Reading of timecode from ST93x units corrected. - Download of files from subtitle database improved in BCAST Edition. - Vertical position of out of margin DVB subtitles corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13i 2007-07-09 - Update of the news list in LIVE Edition is done faster and less visible for the user. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13h 2007-07-06 - HD-DVD export in 256 colors corrected - WMV files with multiple audio tracks can be opened and a single audio track can be selected - LastActiveID is not stored in FCF file in BCAST Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13g 2007-07-04 - HD-DVD export does not produce a runtime error any more - Download of data from FAB Subtitle Database improved ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13f 2007-06-22 - The workstation number can be defined in LIVE Edition in Extras / Options / Special / News systems - Network session is reopened when necessary when transmitting subtitles to FT-DGS Teletext Data Generator, this requires software version FT-DGS 2.5 3.91 or FT-DGS 4 version 4.10 - Source MXF file is closed properly when printing subtitles to MXF file in MPEG Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13e 2007-06-20 - Reporting of timecode jumps in BCAST Edition improved. - Invalid errors at beginning of DVB subtitle transmission do not appear in log any more. - Importing of texts in LIVE mode does not show the summary message window at the end of the import - Shortforms with ~ (new line) do not insert the character ~ any more instead of creating a new line ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13d 2007-06-17 - Evaluation of the command file in MPEG Edition corrected. - Import of timecode only from text file corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13c 2007-06-07 - Transmitted subtitles written into STL transmission log by BCAST Edition do not contain repeated subtitles any more. - Default font for open subtitles modified to a nicer appearance and more characters per line. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13b 2007-06-05 - Conversion of MXF to WMV files corrected in MPEG Edition so that audio is not lost any more when using Video / Convert to WMV. - Number of inserted subtitles is displayed correctly when inserting teletext subtitles into TS files. - When inserting subtitles into MPEG2 files the resulting MPEG2 file will be program stream or transport stream depending on the type of the source file. - Export of subtitles to TS file corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13a 2007-06-04 - VBI can be preserved when adding teletext subtitles into MPEG2 files in MPEG Edition when the setting Extras/Options/Special/Insertion in video file/ Insertion in WMV/MPG/MXF files/Teletext/ Clear remaining VBI lines is not checked. - Insertion of subtitles into HD video files supported by HD versions of FAB Subtitler. - Conversion of video files in different formats to low bandwidth WMV files for subtitle preparation with scene change detection implemented in MPEG Edition. - First subtitle inserted correctly into video file. - Number of inserted subtitles is displayed correctly when inserting teletext subtitles into MPEG2 files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.13 2007-06-01 - A new setting in Extras/Options/Defaults/New file "Automatically convert font in teletext files on file open to normal/double height" allows automatic conversion of font size when the file is opened. - Disabling DVB output devices does not cause blocking of the software when ONAIR is enabled. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12h 2007-05-14 - Insertion of subtitles into video file does not cause runtime error. - Insertion of subtitles into video file does not require exporting bitmaps in advance. - Corrected positioning of scene changes on audio graph. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12g 2007-05-10 - Display/Video/Resolution available in the menu again. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12f 2007-05-09 - Runtime error on application start corrected. - Tags that will be filtered out of texts read from iNEWS news system can be defined in Extras/Options/Special/News Systems/Filter. This way texts in different colors can be filtered out. - Corrected: connection to iNEWS system is kept open all the time until it is closed by the server or by a network problem. - STL files with news stories which are not present in the news playlist will be deleted automatically if older than 1 day. This can be switched off in Extras/Options/Special/News Systems in LIVE Edition. - Multiple line feeds are compressed to a maximum of two line feeds in news system import. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12e 2007-05-08 - Tags that will be filtered out of texts read from iNEWS news system can be defined in Extras/Options/Special/News Systems/Filter. This way texts in different colors can be filtered out. - Connection to iNEWS system is kept open all the time until it is closed by server or by a network problem. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12d 2007-05-07 - Playing of video corrected on PCs with Windows 2000 and NVidia graphic cards. - Missing menu items added. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12c 2007-05-07 - Normal application speed reestablished on slow PCs. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12b 2007-05-03 - Incorrect messages "Timecode jumped back" in BCAST Edition removed. - Closing the application when started by FAB Activity Manager corrected. - Error message is displayed if no subtitles are in timecode range when adding subtitles to TS file in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12a 2007-05-02 - Insertion of subtitles when source file is MXF and destination is WMV corected. - Import of subrecords from ANN news system in LIVE Edition implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.12 2007-04-27 - Rehearse mode corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11h 2007-04-26 - Insertion of open subtitles into MXF files corrected. - CUG Edition corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11g 2007-04-25 - A new setting which allows to select whether the default box type for teletext should be applied to unjustified subtitles is available in Extras/Options/Special/Teletext subtitles. - The message Can not initialize teletext decoder is not displayed any more when a Decklink card is used as a video keyer ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11f 2007-04-24 - Insertion of teletext and open subtitles into MXF files that contain a D10 video stream modified. - Number of total inserted subtitles displayed when insertion of subtitles into video file is finished. - Character set of teletext subtitles corrected when inserting teletext subtitles into video file. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11e 2007-04-19 - Bitrate limitation feature implemented for insertion of DVB subtitles into TS files in MPEG Edition. The feature is invoked when the bitrate would be higher than the one defined in Extras/Options/Special/ Insertion in video file/Insertion in transport stream files/Parameters/EDIT ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11d 2007-04-17 - Settings for insertion of subtitles into video file are available in PRO and MPEG Edition in Extras/Options/Special/ Insertion in video file - Automation mode implemented for insertion of subtitles into video files in MPEG Edition - Accented characters are converted correctly in News / Open all texts - Separate PID can be selected for each language when adding multiple languages into TS files in MPEG Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11c 2007-04-16 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MXF files in MPEG Edition corrected. - Import of title fields from news system in LIVE Edition corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11b 2007-04-12 - Insertion of subtitles into TS files with variable bitrate implemented in MPEG Edition. - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MXF files in MPEG Edition corrected. - A new function News / Open all texts implemented in LIVE Edition. It opens all texts from the news system as a single file. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11a 2007-04-11 - Insertion of subtitles into TS files corrected. - Export of Ultech files for HD corrected. - Filename of the currently open video file is proposed on first file save. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.11 2007-04-10 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into MPEG2 and MXF files supported in MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.10g 2007-04-09 - Insertion of multiple languages for DVB and teletext subtitles into TS files implemented now supports definition of which files should be inserted as teletext and which as DVB subtitles. - Line feeds are respected in Dalet/ANN import. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.10e 2007-03-28 - Line spacing is displayed correctly on the Decklink output. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.10d 2007-03-27 - Right-to-left script mode for arabic and hebrew is possible for every line for open subtitles by clicking on Format/Justify row/ Right-to-left. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.10c 2007-03-19 - Insertion of teletext subtitles into TS files improved in MPEG Edition. - On start of automatic transmission locked by timecode the first subtitle is not deleted immediatelly after its first tranmission. - Audio bitrate can be specified when printing subtitles to WMV file. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.10b 2007-03-16 - Audio sample rate is preserved when printing subtitles to WMV video files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.10a 2007-03-15 - Aspect ratio is preserved when printing subtitles to WMV video files. - Video bitrate can be defined for WMV output files when printing subtitles to video files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.10 2007-03-13 - Corrected import of normal text files. - Insertion of open subtitles into MPEG2 and MXF files implemented. - Opening of WMV files with Data Unit Extensions does not cause runtime error. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09n 2007-03-12 - DVB TS multiplexer corrected for some files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09m 2007-03-09 - Function Subtitle/Convert/To normal/double height corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09l 2007-03-09 - PAT parser improved in insertion of subtitles into transport stream files ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09k 2007-03-08 - Problem with installation introduced in 4.09j fixed - Conversion of 25 to 30 frames timecode respects dropframe specialities in calculation. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09i 2007-03-05 - Text files in the following format can be imported: (created by Spruce/Apple DVD Text Export): 00:00:46:15 00:00:49:05 Subtitle 1 00:01:22:16 00:01:24:10 Subtitle 2|Line 2 00:01:24:19 00:01:27:00 Line 1|Subtitle 3 00:01:27:16 00:01:30:00 Subtitl 3|Line 3 ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09h 2007-02-21 - Runtime error corrected when using Decklink card and valid key output levels implemented for external keying. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09g 2007-02-20 - Improved insertion of subtitles into TS files which do not have video stream through the complete file. - Occasional "Out of memory" error fixed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09f 2007-02-19 - Decklink key output improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09e 2007-02-13 - Timecode reading from ST931 device corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09d 2007-02-12 - Teletext subtitles can be decoded from video input (Pinnacle PCTV or Decklink SDI card) into STL file by selecting Extras/Options/Tools/ Decode teletext subtitles in PRO/LIVE/MPEG Edition. - Teletext decoder is now available in Display/Video/ Teletext decoder in PRO/LIVE/MPEG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09c 2007-02-09 - Import of data from ANN news system improved in LIVE edition. - News list can be resized in LIVE edition. - Memorytech Advanced Content HD DVD export implemented. - Interactive iHD DVD export implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09b 2007-02-06 - Deinitialization of Decklink card does not block the program any more. Please use Decklink driver 5.9 or higher! - The Decklink video input can be chosen for Extreme cards in Extras/Options/System/Output. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09a 2007-02-05 - Sentence case added to Edit/Change case function. It can be used when a text is written in captial letters only and it will be converted so that only the first letter at the beginning of the sentence will be in captial letter. - Video menu modified, Play commands moved to Navigate submenu. - Startup corrected in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.09 2007-01-25 - Bitmap subtitle output corrected on all output devices (Decklink/Bluefish/DVB) - HD DVB ASI output available - New way of playing video files ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08h 2007-01-18 - When using FAB spell check fabspell.exe it is possible to add words to a user dictionary - Print subtitle to video file function is available again for non-HD versions of FAB Subitler - Teletext subtitles are converted correctly to double height when inserting a file with open subtitles into TS files as teletext - LIVE HD Edition runtime error on creation of new subtitle corrected ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08g 2007-01-17 - Teletext subtitles can be added into TS files in MPEG Edition - Video / Record tested with the latest Pinnacle PCTV and Decklink drivers. A certified PC is required for Decklink cards (see www.decklink.com) - Latest version of Pinnacle PCTV 110i drivers included ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08f 2007-01-09 - MPEG1 files are opened with Microsoft MPEG1 Codec even if Mainconcept codecs are installed on the PC ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08e 2007-01-08 - Corrected loading of two row SRT files - Corrected multiplexing of TS files in MPEG Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08d 2006-12-21 - iNEWS 2.6 server support with UTF-8 can be enabled in settings ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08c 2006-12-19 - DBX file support on opening video files ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08b 2006-12-18 - DVB subtitling for NTSC corrected ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08a 2006-12-13 - User interface Video / Print subtitles to video file modified to allow direct entry of diplay mode, HD resolution and PID for DVB subtitling - Conversion of timecode between different fps modes can be time or frame number based. Selection is possible in Extras/Options/ Defaults/New File ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.08 2006-12-11 - DVB subtitle export corrected for some stream in MPEG Edition - Autmatic stop of transmission corrected in some operation modes in BCAST Edition - 30fps non-drop mode supported on Decklink keyers - DVB subtitles can be exported directly to a TS file by not specifying the source file in Printo subtitles to video file function in MPEG Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07j 2006-12-05 - Sony Blueray export implemented for SD and HD - Display of wide czech characters in teletext mode corrected ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07i 2006-12-04 - SRT subtitle files can be loaded and saved - Text can be accepted from DNS DragonPad in LIVE Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07h 2006-11-28 - Text editor respects "Reserve characters" setting from Extras/Options/Special/Teletext - Codec priority is corrected after every start to give MPEG2 codecs sufficient priority ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07g 2006-11-24 - Already opened news item are displayed with gray background in LIVE edition - Text can be accepted from DNS DragonPad in LIVE Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07f 2006-11-23 - Desktop and Programs shortcut corrected to start FAB Subtitler correctly ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07e 2006-11-21 - Universal dongle support implemented ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07d 2006-11-16 - HD DVB subtitling implemented - Video files larger than 4GB can be opened - MPEG HD Edition available - Video height of up to 608 pixels supported for non-HD MPEG2 files ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07c 2006-11-03 - FAB Subtitler MPEG supports insertion of DVB bitmap subtitles into transport stream files ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07b 2006-10-23 - Automation playlist is read correctly after restarting BCAST - News list generated correctly after closing the options window ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07a 2006-10-18 - Font shadow rendering improved - Font shadow offset corrected - Pinnacle PCTV card can be used as VITC reader - Decklink cards supported for teletext decoding - 2 and 3 color export corrected for Apple DVD Studio Pro ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.07 2006-10-12 - Avid/Premiere/Final Cut Pro export implemented. A Quicktime MOV file with subtitles with alpha channel is exported which must be imported into the editing system and overlaid over the video. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06h 2006-10-10 - DVB subtitle vertical position corrected when converting 3 line subtitle from teletext to DVB. - Additional flags implemented in DVB transmission. - Czech translation of FAB Subtitler corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06g 2006-10-05 - Czech translation of FAB Subtitler implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06f 2006-10-04 - Sonic Scenarist st_format 4 HD DVD export implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06e 2006-09-28 - Autosave window is not displayed when video is playing. - Open video file dialog corrected in non-English languages. - Opening video file by double click on STL file in Windows Explorer fixed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06d 2006-09-26 - Edit/Change case implemented to convert selected text to lowercase, capital case or toggle case characters. - Double click selects the complete word also when it is the first word in a row. - Game Tetris implemented instead of game which was available in version 3. - Language selection on first start is respected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06c 2006-09-25 - All special EBU STL exports are moved into a single File/Export/Special EBU STL file where the special type of STL file must be selected. - Special STL file export for Czech TV implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06b 2006-09-20 - 2 and 3 color export fixed for Spruce DVD. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06a 2006-09-19 - Codepage for storing description fields in STL files can be defined in Extras/Options/Files/EBU Files. - SAMI export implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.06 2006-09-05 - Output of subtitles with Decklink SDI cards corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05k 2006-09-04 - 2 color DVD export corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05j 2006-08-18 - Print subtitles to video file function repaired for VBR WMV video files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05i 2006-07-31 - Improved Word DOC file import. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05h 2006-07-27 - Corrected registration code storage. - Corrected editing of DVB Network connection. - PID entry for DVB settings is now decimal. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05g 2006-07-26 - Corrected DVDHD Edition registration. - Corrected Video/Print subtitles to video file for teletext subtitles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05f 2006-07-24 - FAB Subtitler MPEG Edition is available. It allows creating an MPEG2 copy of the video file in high quality with burned in subtitles. - Corrected playlist ID operation for prefixed files. - Corrected UDP protocol error when UDP port is used. - Corrected DVDHD Edition registration. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05e 2006-07-19 - Running of multiple instances with /MASTER and /SLAVE switch does not cause a runtime error any more. - Modified control of Decklink card. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05d 2006-07-18 - Automatic LOCK OFF functionality when timecode is over end of file in AUTO mode can be switched off in Extras/Options/Editor/Automatic/AUTO. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05c 2006-07-12 - When using Video/Print subtitles to video file it is possible to add a logo. The logo must be a bitmap file and it must be defined in Extras/Options/ Defaults/Video encoding. The logo file must be in BMP/GIF/JPG/PNG/PSD/TGA/TIF format with or without Alpha channel. When Alpha channel is not present in the image the color from the left upper corner will be used as transparent color. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05b 2006-07-10 - Memory leak corrected in logo keyer ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05a 2006-07-06 - Logo keyer functionality now also available with Bluefish SDI cards. - PCTV video in a window display available in Broadcast Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.05 2006-07-04 - .NET Framework has to be installed before installing FAB Subtitler. - FAB Subtitler now requires a USB Dongle. - Logo keyer functionality implemented in BCAST Edition. The folder for Logos must be defined in Extras/Options/Files/Folders and the logo files must be in BMP/GIF/JPG/PNG/ PSD/TGA/TIF format with or without Alpha channel and the logo file must be in the selected resolution, for PAL 720x576 pixels, for NTSC 720x486 pixels. When Alpha channel is not present in the image the color from the left upper corner will be used as transparent color. - Color palette handling modified for DVB subtitling. - Corrected display of date and time in BCAST Edition in playlist display. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04i 2006-06-19 - Cursor does not jump to beginning of subtitle when pressing ONAIR in EDIT Mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04h 2006-06-16 - Problem corrected in Video/Print subtitles to video file function. This function did not work correctly with some WMV files. - Background image is displayed when defining font size and appaearance for open subtitles. - Non-size font appearance attributes are now common for PAL/NTSC/HD720/HD1080 settings. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04g 2006-06-15 - 256 color HD-DVD export implemented into DVDHD and PROHD Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04f 2006-06-14 - FAB Subtitler DVD HD Edition is available. - Editor over video and video in a window can be used in Broadcast Edition if the setting "Disable video in a window display" is disabled in Extras/Options/System/Video in a window. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04e 2006-06-12 - New FAB protocol implemented for interfacing to Harris Automation system which allows transmission of subtitles without having to use VITC or LTC timecode. "FAB Subtitling Device" driver is required in Harris. - Broadcast and DVB Edition can only be started by FAB Activity Manager. - Number of cached video files associated to subtitle files increased from 10 to 50. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04d 2006-06-08 - Aveco automation protocol stability improved. - FAB TCP/IP automation protocol implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04c 2006-06-07 - DVB Subtitling output stream modified. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04b 2006-06-06 - DVB Subtitling output stream modified. - Additional DLLs included into distribution to avoid mising DLLs on some Windows systems. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04a 2006-06-02 - Files that contain audio only (without video) can be opened. - Aveco automation protocol implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.04 2006-05-31 - When opening a NTSC STL file and FAB Subtitler is in PAL mode a window will ask whether to convert the file or switch to NTSC mode. - Converting from PAL to NTSC uses "Start of Program" to avoid having to offset the timecode after conversion. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03i 2006-05-24 - Selection of codepage when opening files corrected. - AAF export modified. - Invisible colour characters do not affect colors in DVD export. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03h 2006-05-23 - AAF Export implemented. Open subtitles can be imported on Adobe Premiere, AVID and Final Cut Pro systems by using this format. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03g 2006-05-19 - Support for Adrienne USB-TC timecode reader implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03f 2006-05-18 - Use of Video Mixing Renderer must be explicitly enabled under Windows XP if problems with playing of video files occure. - Reading of timecode with Adrienne card corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03e 2006-05-17 - Import of timecode corrected when TAB character was used. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03d 2006-05-16 - Checksum for AEC-BOX timecode reader corrected. - Support for multiple PCTV cards implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03c 2006-05-15 - Editor over video display modified under Windows XP when video file is played to avoid problem with full PAL quality WMV file. - TGA 32 bit export with alpha implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03b 2006-05-06 - External keying on Decklink cards supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03a 2006-05-04 - Entering of character with Alt+numpad corrected. - Entering of text after pressing DEL in Rehearse mode corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.03 2006-05-03 - Reading of timecode from 890 files corrected. - Compatibility with older version of FAB DVB Interface improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02i 2006-04-28 - Working with large MPEG files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02h 2006-04-26 - Audio volume can be set when a video file is open. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02g 2006-04-25 - Video files larger than 2GB can be opened. - New flag for DVB subtitling introduced. - Problem when using Alt in Rehearse mode which caused appearance of ,?. in the text corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02f 2006-04-20 - Harris VDCP protocol corrected when using CUE WITH DATA. - Display of duration of video files corrected. - Log display scrolls to bottom automatically in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02e 2006-04-19 - Audio mixer not initialized by default. Enable Extras/Options/System/Video in a window/ Mute sound inputs to be able to enable sound volume control. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02d 2006-04-18 - Reading of timecode from WMV files and from timecode reader corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02c 2006-04-11 - Timecode with 24 and 23,97 fps supported in PROHD Edition. - Storing of font data for 1920x1080 corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02b 2006-04-04 - DVD export for ZIP files that contain more than 2GB of files fixed. - Automation transmission corrected for UC VPS Label. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02a 2006-03-22 - When using different editions with roaming profiles on more PCs output devices are not lost any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.02 2006-03-09 - PROHD Edition supports Decklink HD SDI cards with frame accurate insertion of subtitles into SDI and HD-SDI. - Alpermann-Velte PCI-PCI HD Timecode Reader for HD-SDI video supported. ATC and HANC timecode mode can be selected in Timecode/Mode menu. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.01g 2006-03-07 - PROHD Edition supports Decklink HD SDI cards ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.01f 2006-02-28 - Print subtitles to video file function improved. Open subtitles are printed with the same high quality on hires video files as when using Decklink or Bluefish SDI cards. - PROHD Edition available for DVD Export ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.01e 2006-02-23 - Transmit received subtitles option in BCAST Edition corrected. - Corrected display of selected DVD authoring system in Extras/Options/Special/DVD/Additional DVD settings ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.01d 2006-02-16 - Corrected opening of multiple instances. - Corrected display of news editor. - STL files which were stored in different TV Standard (PAL/NTSC/Non-Drop) can only be opened if the same standard is set in options. - Transmit received subtitles option in BCAST Edition corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.01c 2006-02-16 - Corrected opening of empty files in news editor. - Corrected starting of CUG Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.01b 2006-02-13 - Export for Apple DVD Studio Pro 4.0 implemented. - Stack trace written when a deadlock in playlist operation is detected. - Longest line box in teletext mode works also on unjustified subtitles. - Double click can be used to select whole word. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.01a 2006-02-10 - When numeric Enter and 0(Ins) are used to define timecode in REHEARSE mode the ALT key can be help down. In this case subtitles do not follow timecode any more. Holding down ALT is the same as holding down SHIFT but the video play/stop keys can be used while ALT is held down (which is not possible when SHIFT is held down). ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.01 2006-02-09 - Correct handling of accented characters when using live mode and sharing a subtitle file on two workstations. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00h 2006-02-08 - In Extras/Options/Defaults/Video encoding it is possible to define the default bitrate that will be used when the source video file is not WMV when using the function Video / Print subtitles to video file. - Import of text file in open subtitle mode allows correct number of characters per line. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00g 2006-02-07 - When numeric enter and 0(Ins) are used to enter timecode the numeric Del key can be used in EDIT mode. - Change case can be selected in the popup context menu in the news editor. - ENPS support for passive mode can be switched off in Extras/Options/News systems. - Autosave dialog disables buttons within first two seconds. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00f 2006-02-06 - When numeric enter and 0(Ins) are used to enter timecode these two keys can be used in EDIT mode. - Improved support for Decklink SDI card. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00e 2006-01-31 - Timecode from video files corrected when timecode 0 is set after the beginning of the file. - Spell check corrected for words starting with - - Spruce STL files can be opened. To save a file in Spruce STL format use File/Export/DVD Text/Spruce - Pressing F1 does not produce a runtime error ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00d 2006-01-26 - Runtime error corrected that occurred when a video file was opened from a file server. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00c 2006-01-25 - Runtime error corrected that occurred when spell check was called. - Installation program sets write access for FAB Subtitler common application data folder to enable writing of log file in case of runtime problem. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00b 2006-01-19 - Expiry date is not present any more for full versions. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00a 2006-01-12 - In Display/Video/Resolution the horizontal resolution of the Video in a window card can be defined. Modifying this setting can influence the quality of the displayed video and also help if the video if not displayed correctly. - Handling of timecode from video files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 4.00 2005-12-30 - Version 4 released. - Support for Decklink SDI cards. - Subtitles can be burned into video files by selecting Video/Print to video file. - Windows XP compatible. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.14b 2005-12-15 - Modified behaviour for Harris VDCP protocol. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.14a 2005-11-10 - Vertical positioning corrected when converting from teletext to open subtitles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.14 2005-11-09 - Automatic justification of subtitles when converting from teletext to open corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12s 2005-11-08 - Corrected 16 and 256 colour mode in DVB Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12r 2005-11-04 - Changed behaviour for download of files from Subtitle Database. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12p 2005-10-29 - Items downloaded from FAB Subtitle Database which do not have attached subtitle files are not displayed in red if another item with the same Automation ID is found. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12n 2005-10-27 - Items downloaded from FAB Subtitle Database which do not have attached subtitle files are displayed in red. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12m 2005-10-20 - Support for multchannel ID download in BCAST Edition implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12l 2005-10-19 - Display of video in a window with Pinnacle PCTV cards corrected (black picture problem). ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12k 2005-10-17 - TXTIT Interactive protocol for teletext subtitling implemented in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12j 2005-10-14 - DVD and text export format DVDMED USA implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12i 2005-10-10 - Handling of NTSC dropframe timecode corrected when loading files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12h 2005-10-06 - Modification of timecode values in options are now stored. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12g 2005-10-05 - Timecode values in options are now correctly used for PAL and NTSC. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12f 2005-09-26 - File export does not produce a runtime error any more. - FCF files can be dropped onto the application. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12e 2005-09-20 - EBU STL export for Arte modified. - Justification of unjustified subtitles is recognized automatically when converting from teletext to open subtitles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12d 2005-09-16 - VBI Data can be recorded to disk also when read by the video in a window card. - ONAIR is not allowed in EDIT Mode in BCAST Edition. - VBI Teletext decoding improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12c 2005-09-06 - Characters from 127-159 can be imported from Microsoft Word files in GLOBAL edition to be used with non-standard fonts. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12b 2005-08-26 - Display of ZIP file creation progress corrected in DVD export. - Pinnacle PCTV functionality compatible with Intel VGA cards integrated on the motherboard. - Harris AirMonitor VT100 Protocol is supported in Broadcast Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12a 2005-08-24 - Directories with spaces are supported again in DVD Export. - Saving of primary and secondary font info into 890 files corrected. - New dongle driver. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.12 2005-08-21 - Characters from 128-159 can be imported from Microsoft Word files in GLOBAL edition to be used with non-standard fonts. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11k 2005-08-17 - Video files are opened correctly for MOS connections in LIVE edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11j 2005-08-06 - Video files are opened correctly in manual and passive mode in LIVE edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11i 2005-08-03 - Export of Ultech files for PAL and NTSC modified. Vertical position should be checked on new exports. - Saving of the character i with accent modified for PAC files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11h 2005-07-26 - Loading of STL subtitle files with wrong vertical position improved. - Loading of correct ID fixed in BCAST Edition. - Change of criteria for automatic change to transmission of next subtitle group in BCAST Edition introduced. - Loading of files with many CF subtitles corrected - DVD export display a more exact error message - Smart indent characters must be defined again because they were stored incorrectly, display fixed ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11g 2005-07-15 - Cursor positioning in editor for open subtitles corrected. - Runtime error fixed when DVB transmission enabled and opening PAL settings. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11f 2005-07-12 - Display of DVB subtitle in DVB Edition implemented. - Left/Centered/Right justified subtitles are recognized when converting from teletext to open in DVB Edition - Strange display of second row when smart indent is enabled fixed - Transmission of color DVB subtitles fixed ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11e 2005-07-06 - Teletext Decoder corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11d 2005-07-04 - Timecode in/out points are displayed correctly on video files which start with timecode less than 0. - Timecodeless operation fixed when using VDCP with CUE command (not CUE WITH DATA). ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11c 2005-07-02 - Video/Record works again under Windows 2000 with Windows Media Player 9. Under Windows XP Windows Media Player 10 is required. - SDI Master interface improved. System reboot is required after starting FAB Subtitler with SDI Master for the first time. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11b 2005-06-30 - Italian user interface available. - File properties will be displayed on first save. This can be disabled in the same window. - Runtime error corrected in SDI Master interface. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11a 2005-06-28 - BCAST and DVB Edition can decode teletext subtitles from SDI Master card. - BCAST Edition can request list of IDs from a file defined in Extras/Options/Special/Automation. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.11 2005-06-23 - Adobe Encore files are exported as Unicode. - FAB XML import implemented in LIVE Edition. - DVB Edition for reception of teletext subtitles and retransmission as DVB subtitles implemented. - Encoding of video files for PCTV cards fixed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10m 2005-06-12 - Support for italic text implemented for .ZTT files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10l 2005-06-02 - PRO and LIVE Editions create log files. - Received and transmitted subtitles will be written into a log file. This function can be enabled in Extras/Options/Specials/Output devices. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10k 2005-05-26 - Teletext to DVB does not report EInvalidCast when a non-subtitle page is received ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10j 2005-05-23 - Teletext subtitles are converted to open subtitles and displayed correctly on Matrox DigiSuite - GLOBAL functionality supported on Windows 2003 Server - Timecode mode is set correctly after installation wizard ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10i 2005-05-19 - Arabic PAC files are saved correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10h 2005-05-16 - Arabic PAC files are loaded correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10g 2005-05-09 - Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew and Thai can be saved in 890 files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10f 2005-05-09 - All latin characters are available in all non-GLOBAL installations. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10e 2005-05-04 - DVD Bitmap export filenames will not have spaces any more. Spaces are automatically replaced by _ - In the menu Edit the function "Edit all rows" is available. By selecting this it is possible to edit all available rows of the subtitle file. - Transtation text export implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10d 2005-04-25 - DVD export corrected to export boxed subtitles correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10c 2005-04-25 - 32 bit bitmap files with alpha channel can be exported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10b 2005-04-21 - The type of "Full line box" can be defined in Extras/Options/Special/Open Subtitles/PAL Settings. - Full line box is read correctly from PAC files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10a 2005-04-18 - Error "Cannnot focus invisible or disabled window" fixed in Broadcast Edition. - Display of justified open subtitles corrected. - Active devices for DVB output fixed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.10 2005-04-08 - Timecode cache for video files incremented to 50. - The number of imported subtitles is displayed after import. - Simplified EBU export saves maximum of 40 characters per row in teletext mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09l 2005-04-06 - ENPS MOS Interface blocking fixed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09k 2005-03-23 - Numbering of subtitles in text editor fixed. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09j 2005-03-22 - Invalid characters can be set correctly. - Number of characters always includes spaces when displayed on the screen. The setting in Options whether to count spaces or not only influences the duration calculation. - When in CODE/REHEARSE mode the OUT timecode can be set for the previous subtitle. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09i 2005-03-10 - Timecode Take In/Out function in Code and Manual modes work the same way as when using INS/DEL keys. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09h 2005-03-03 - Multiple instances and languages are supported again for BCAST edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09g 2005-03-01 - A new file format "EBU STL file for Mediaset" is available in File/Export. - Number of subtitles is stored correctly in PNS files. - Subtitle number is set correctly when opening ZTT and PNS files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09f 2005-02-28 - Display of smart indent for open subtitles corrected. - Current ID can be saved to file in BCAST Edition, definable in Options/Special/ Automation. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09e 2005-02-23 - Display of hebrew text improved. - PNS subtitle files can be loaded and saved. - Hold field is respected in ANN import. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09d 2005-02-22 - Display of open subtitles is now completely WYSIWYG and it corresponds to 100% to the subtitle output on Matrox DigiSuite. - Subtitle/Insert before was added in the menu. - The font for the teletext editor can be selected in Extras/Options/Special/Teletext. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09c 2005-02-17 - Display of hebrew text improved. - Dongle drivers are compatible with XP SP2. - Spell check corrected for Office 2003. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09b 2005-02-09 - iNEWS FTP connection improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09a 2005-02-07 - LOAD FILE works correctly again in text editor. - Key shortcuts are available in text editor for Accept and Cancel. - Temporary shortforms are kept until FAB Subtitler is closed. Deleted temporary shortforms are correctly deleted now. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.09 2005-02-02 - Opening of next file in news mode works correctly also for files which are opened on other workstations. - Autoduration is set for every subtitle in LIVE mode as soon as it is sent onair. - Language groups are not available any more. - In Automation systems it can be defined that only filenames with s special prefix or postfix (i.e. BondDE.stl or BondEN.stl) will be used. - When working with a news system the items which were deleted in the news system will be added at the end of the list. - A special yellow symbol is displayed in news stories list when a news story is approved and the news story has been modified in the news system. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08s 2005-01-25 - Warning is displayed on opening of video files where the frame rate does not correspond to 25 (PAL) or 30 frames (NTSC) per second. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08r 2005-01-19 - ANN Interface corrected. - Loading of flemish EBU files corrected. - Added functions under Timecode/Attach. - Timecode is generated automatically when subtitles are imported from news system. - FAB Subtitle Database version 3.17 supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08p 2005-01-13 - MOS Interface for ENPS corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08n 2005-01-11 - Added support for VBI decoding for PCTV Stereo MINITV+DVB-T video in a window card. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08m 2004-12-30 - Support for editing of the same file on multiple workstations can be disabled in Extras/Options/Special/News systems. - Runtime error when working with certain Windows Media Files corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08l 2004-12-21 - Automatic detection of subtitle number in text file import implemented. - First subtitle is displayed after closing text editor in news mode. - Background file copying to mapped drive on server optimized to delete files only when a new file has to be copied (BCAST only). ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08k 2004-12-16 - Display of teletext characters that are out of margin modified to make it similar to version 2. - Cut/Copy/Paste context menu implemented in text editor. - Interval of download of data from news systems limited to minimum value of 15 seconds. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08j 2004-12-12 - Display of open subtitles in editor window now displays the correct position of words and also correctly displays whether the subtitle text in one row fits into defined margins. - When in automation mode (BCAST) and identical IDs are present in the playlist the ID will be selected that has the closest start time defined in FAB Subtitle Database. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08h 2004-12-08 - WCF files can be used in playlist (BCAST). ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08g 2004-12-03 - Interface to FAB Subtitle Database improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08f 2004-11-30 - Error reason is reported on DVD export. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08e 2004-11-24 - Corrected packet X/26 encoding for Spanish/ Portuguese. - Runtime error corrected when displaying cumulative subtitles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08d 2004-11-23 - One character corrected for packet X/26 encoding. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08c 2004-11-12 - Initialization of serial port timecode readers on application start fixed when Autodetect is selected - Little Red timecode reader improved ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08b 2004-11-10 - Little Red timecode reader fixed ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08a 2004-11-09 - Loading of WCF files supports normal height - Spell check suggestions fixed - Cursor size fixed for normal/double height - Even parity for Spanish/Portuguese character set in teletext packets X/26 ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.08 2004-11-04 - Runtime error fixed on Subtitle/Insert add-on - Loading of files with same automation ID fixed in BCAST edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07p 2004-11-03 - WCF files can be used in playlist in BCAST edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07n 2004-10-28 - Error in two colour Spurce DVD Bitmap export corrected ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07m 2004-10-22 - Runtime error when in REHEARSE mode for karaoke subtitles. - Colouring of second row in karaoke subtitles corrected, only affected open subtitles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07k 2004-10-21 - Line 22 can be used for VITC Block mode. - Subtitle formats other than .STL are accepted in BCAST Edition. - Cursor behaves correctly after changing from normal to double size in teletext mode. - Box size on VGA display corrected for open subtitles. - Multilingual operation with parameters /MASTER and /SLAVE implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07j 2004-10-05 - TEST MOS protocol creates a log file if logging is enabled. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07i 2004-09-21 - Miranda Little Red Timecode reader connection corrected. - Video / Goto timecode now suggests the IN timecode of the current subtitle. - Text files with timecode in format 00:00:00:000 can be read in where the last field is considered as milliseconds. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07h 2004-09-04 - Reconnection to FAB DVB Service improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07g 2004-08-24 - Memory leak in DVB subtitling corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07f 2004-08-04 - Default export format is stored correctly. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07e 2004-08-02 - Compatibility with FAB DVB Interface Version 1.21b. - Setting of right margin for ST93X units corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07d 2004-07-13 - Automatic transmission of subtitles from two or more tapes corrected. Problem was introduced in 3.05b. - MOS Protocol implemented in LIVE Edition. The MOS Protocol should be used to interface to ENPS news system and it also allows using video files from MOS. - Set timecode window can be resized. - Teletext Subtitles can be transmitted over TCP/IP to SysMedia TDG6 Teletext Data Generator. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07c 2004-06-29 - Video markers are now stored in the registry. - Multiple PCI cards for DVB subtitling supported. - Multiple instances can use the same folder for STL files in Broadcast Edition. - Addressing of video in a window card in editor over video mode modified. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07b 2004-06-18 - Manual transmission of karaoke subtitles in teletext now works without clear bit. - File/Export activated in PRO editions that can load files from CUG editions. - Reception of data over serial port corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07a 2004-06-16 - LIVE mode requires files to be on NTFS volume. - Flashing of file overview list reduced. - Warning is displayed on long network delays. - Repeated empty subtitles are not transmitted. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.07 2004-06-07 - VDCP Protocol / Cue with data corrected. - Smart indent characters can be defined in options. - Range is remembered in Timecode/Add offset. - Last ID is remembered for Cavena automation protocol. - Number of lines for LIVE mode can be limited in Extras/Options/Special/News systems. - Option for "Automatically advance to next subtitle when setting OUT timecode" introduced in Extras/Options/Editor/Settings. - Status of insert/overwrite is visible (cursor) - Manual entry of OUT timecode corrected - Goto timecode added to Video menu. - Audio volume can be set on the right of the audio graph. - A warning message is displayed before deleting a subtitle. - Characters for smart indent can be defined in Extras/Options/Screen/Justification. - Custom fields for 890 files implemented. - Entering a lot of text into the comment field caused a runtime error. - Pressing ENTER at the end of the subtitle advances to next subtitle. - Pressing +/- in the timecode field modifies the timecode for the frames specified as minimum interval between subtitles. - Open windows are shown in the Window menu. - Spell check is available in Live mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.06f 2004-05-26 - VDCP Protocol for Encoda automation system modified. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.06e 2004-05-25 - DVB subtitling for Philips STB modified. - Top/bottom justification is kept when adding a new subtitle. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.06d 2004-05-24 - VDCP Protocol for Encoda automation system implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.06c 2004-05-17 - Text cursor is displayed in the color of text and insert/overwrite mode is signaled. - DVB subtitling for Philips STB modified. - Character spacing can be defined for open subtitles. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.06b 2004-05-12 - Empty subtitles are respected in text editor mode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.06a 2004-05-06 - Display for setting of NTSC font corrected. - Copying PAL settings to NTSC recalculates the font size to appear the same on the NTSC screen. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.06 2004-05-05 - Import of Word DOC files corrected. - Hang on open of video file corrected. - Saving of accented characters into 890 files modified. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05g 2004-05-02 - Import of Word DOC files improved. - Logging of serial communication can be enabled in Extras/Options/System/Serial ports. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05f 2004-04-27 - FAB .tit files can be opened if they are renamed to .fit before opening the file. - 890 files in Chinese/Japanese Unicode format can be opened. - Video files can be dropped on FAB Subtitler. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05e 2004-04-22 - DVD export for Adobe Encore implemented. - Empty subtitles are converted correctly in text editor mode. - Passive mode for ENPS corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05d 2004-04-13 - Teletext box type can be selected in menu Format/Appearance for a single subtitle and in Extras/Options/Special/Teletext as default. - The number of reserved characters for colors in teletext subtitles can be reserved in Extras/Options/Special/Teletext. - Czech codepage for PAC files implemented, can be selected in Extras/Options/Files/PAC files - When a subtitle does not have timecode yet and when the OUT timecode is set first the autoduration is applied to the IN timecode - FAB DVB Service version 1.16 is required - Status images (color) corrected. - Automatic start of subtitling on presence of starting timecode implemented in BCAST Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05c 2004-04-01 - Software has blocked in news text editor mode on hyperthreading PCs ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05b 2004-03-25 - Error with "Yellow icon can not be removed" corrected in Live Edition for news operation ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05a 2004-03-24 - Download of news items from iNews improved in LIVE Edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.05 2004-03-15 - Special export format "EBU STL N19 for Arte" is implemented in File/Export - Mute audio inputs on sound card can be activated in Extras/Options/System/Video in a window ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04h 2004-03-12 - Panasonic VTR Control Protocol implemented - Interval for downloading of files from FAB Subtitle Database can be defined more exactly in Broadcast Edition. - Interface to Dalet ANN News System implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04g 2004-03-03 - The file Playlist.inf is only created when working with a database in BCAST Edition. - Saving of files in LIVE mode is faster and should not block for a few seconds any more. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04g 2004-03-02 - Problem with non-display of second row of the subtitle for DVB Subtitling corrected. - In Extras/Options/System/Video in a window it is possible to define which audio inputs should be muted when TV Tuner is selected on the video in a window card or when a video file is opened ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04f 2004-02-25 - Video files that contain only video (no audio) can be opened and played. - Error messages because of enabled output devices are not displayed any more in standard edition that does not support output devices - Video / Record displays an error message if DigiSuite is enabled because DigiSuite and recording of video files are not compatible - In Extras/Options/Special/News systems it is possible to define that a subtitle should only be transmitted by pressing Alt+Enter or Enter on numeric keyboard. Normal Enter will create a new line - The size of border and box was not calculated correctly for output on Matrox DigiSuite and DVD export. The box/border size settings might have to be readjusted manually in Extras/ Options/Special/Open subtitling ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04e 2004-02-11 - Saving and loading of STL files with NTSC dropframe timecode does not currupt timecode ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04d 2004-02-09 - Distorted image on PCTV image corrected on some PCs ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04c 2004-02-05 - Sony VTRs can be controlled (PLAY/PAUSE/...) with the keys on the numeric keyboard when the COM port is set to Sony 9-pin protocol and the timecode is set to be read from this COM port ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04b 2004-02-02 - Word DOC files can be imported in File/Import. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04a 2004-01-31 - Number of characters and optimum duration are calculated correctly for subtitles which have an end box character in the middle of the text. - Dispay of subtitle file preview in File/Open corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.04 2004-01-28 - Audio level is displayed and can be set in Video/Record. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03h 2004-01-28 - NTSC video files are played with correct timecode. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03g 2004-01-26 - Number of characters in a row and number of characters in the subtitle are now displayed if enabled in Extras/Options/ Display/Screen. - Video/Record now records 30 frames per second in NTSC mode. - Harris/Louth protocol Cavena4G was implemented in Broadcast Edition. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03f 2004-01-22 - Display of numbers corrected for Farsi. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03e 2004-01-20 - Runtime error corrected on fast PCs when video encoding was used. - H and V Phase can be set for Bluefish cards. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03d 2004-01-19 - Video in a window for NTSC corrected. - The function Subtitle/Convert/Right to left has been implemented and can be used to define the direction of the text for arabic. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03d 2004-01-10 - Cumulative add-on teletext subtitles are displayed correctly. - Video files that are not present on a local drive are not copied to hard disk automatically any more. - Connection to DVB Interface over TCP/IP is reestablished automatically if necessary. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03b 2003-12-29 - ATI All In Wonder Video in a window card is supported. - Coloured teletext subtitles can be displayed in italic in open subtitles if enabled in Extras/Options/Special/Open subtitles. - Device ID can be specified for the Bluefish, Pinnacle Failsafe and timecode reader cards. This allows running more instances of the application on the same PC at the same time. - WMV files can be opened while still being encoded by FAB Media Encoder. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03a 2003-12-18 - Pasting special characters corrected for non-global version. - Vertical positioning of subtitles is now visible on the output of Matrox Digisuite. - Non-transparent box corrected on Digisuite. - Runtime error when opening file corrected (introduced in 3.03). - Logging options for DVB subtitles corrected. - Left and right margins initialized correctly on ST93X units. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.03 2003-12-17 - Output of subtitles on Matrox DigiSuite card in EDIT mode corrected. - Bluefish SDI cards supported for output of subtitles in SDI signal. - Broadcast edition runtime error on start fixed - Subtitles on Matrox DigiSuite are updated while defining font size in options - File sharing between more workstations in LIVE mode corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.02e 2003-12-10 - TV Tuner allows setting the channel. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.02d 2003-12-06 - Character display on RGB output corrected. - Log window can be displayed on program start when enabled in Extras/Options/Screen/Display. This allows vertical resizing of edit window. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.02c 2003-11-30 - Logging of DVB subtitles improved. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.02b 2003-11-24 - Display of timecode indicators on the audio graph fixed, problem was introduced in version 3.02. - License expiration warning display fixed. - CUG (Closed User Group) Edition is now available. All functions are the same as in standard edition but all stored subtitle files are encrypted so that they can only be read by the same dongle or by a PRO/LIVE edition dongle of the same customer. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.02a 2003-11-17 - Arrow up/down keys implemented in Video/Set timecode - Keyboard shortcuts for video menu corrected - Composed accented characters are displayed correctly in teletext mode - Cursor positioning at end of line corrected in teletext mode ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.02 2003-11-16 - Video/Record allows recording video and audio into *.wmv Windows Media files in STD and PRO editions. Windows media player 9 and DirectX 9 must be installed on the PC - Video/Set timecode allows setting more than one offset within the same video file - Scalable font for teletext subtitles implemented - Video image quality improved when using Pinnacle PCTV Rave video in a window card - Display/Video/Video Source allows defining a channel list for the TV Tuner of the video in a window card - Display/Video/Teletext decoder shows a full- featured teletext decoder which memorizes all teletext pages in LIVE edition only ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.01b 2003-10-27 - Various DVB subtitle transmission bugs fixed ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.01a 2003-10-20 - Composition and ancillary page ID are stored correctly for DVB settings ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.01 2003-10-12 - Extras/Options only shows options available for the active software edition ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.00 2003-10-06 - Files can be converted automatically to Open/DVD/DVB or Teletext format. This can be switched on in Extras/Options/Defaults/New file/ "Automatically convert to above display format on file open" - Centering for teletext subtitles improved - Duration indicator displayed corrected when a high number of editor lines is set - Memory leak in news system mode fixed - Simplified EBU export fixed for cumulative subtitles ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b12 2003-09-18 - NTSC dropframe support corrected when using timecode readers. - Loading configuration from file does not display an error message on success. - The setting "Number of dots to repeat when a subtitle ends with ..." now also works when the subtitle ends with two or more dots. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b11 2003-09-04 - Centering of teletext subtitles corrected. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b10 2003-08-30 - The setting "Number of dots to repeat when a subtitle ends with ..." now has aditional effect in EDIT and LIVE modes when a new subtitle is created automatically when typing over end of last row. The ... dots at the end of subtitle and .. at the beginning of new subtitle are inserted automatically. - The Scroll Lock key can be disabled in Extras/Options/Editor/Hotkeys. - Toolbar buttons Underline, Italic and Font now reflect the correct state also when more subtitles are selected. - Profiles for settings can be defined in Extras/Options. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b9 2003-06-11 - Reload button in text editor works correctly while working with a news system. - Text marker for current subtitle is not visible in rehearse mode when video is playing. - Range check error fixed in video in a window module. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b8 2003-05-29 - Cursor positioning for open subtitles in smart indent mode corrected. - Smart indent is calculated and stored into 890 files. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b7 2003-05-22 - Display of horizontal position of text for open subtitles corrected. Small deviations of up to one character can still occur on PC monitor. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b6 2003-05-21 - Size of full lentgth box for open subtitles fixed. - Smart justification setting for open subtitles in Extras/Options/Display/Justification works correctly on PC monitor and on Matrox DigiSuite. - Pinnacle FailSafe card supported. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b5 2003-05-20 - The visibility of the video position on the audio graph improved. - A setting has been in introduced in Timecode/ Add offset so that timecode overlaps will not be allowed when offsetting only in or only out timecode. - A special mode can be selected in Timecode/ Add offset when the offset is applied to only IN or only OUT timecodes. In this mode the timecode values will only be moved so much that the duration of the subtitle will not be less than the minimum duration and timecode overlaps with previous and next subtitle will never occur after applying the offset. The offset will not be applied to subtitles with invalid timecode or where an overlap was present already before. - Download of files from iNEWS system modified so that only modified files are downloaded. The process now takes a few seconds instead of minutes. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b4 2003-05-18 - NTSC dropframe timecode is now supported and can be selected in Extras/Options/Defaults/New file. The setting 525/60 NTSC is dropframe, for non-drop select 525/60 non-dropframe. - Default justification for a new file can be defined in Extras/Options/Defaults/New file. - A new subtitle can be created automatically when typing over the end of the last subtitle and the setting "Create a new subtitle when typing over the end of last subtitle" is enabled in Extras/Options/Editor/Editor settings. - Live edition supports automatic sharing of files between users if the file is opened by File/Open from any folder specified in Extras/ Options/Special/News - In Extras/Tools the teletext decoder can be displayed which will show all teletext pages that are specified in Extras/Options/Special/ Teletext/Teletext decoder ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b3 2003-05-13 - In Extras/Options/Specials/News systems it is possible to define a filter to automatically delete certain text imported from the news system. - URL is highlighted and can be clicked when entered as a text marker/comment for the current subtitle. - Ctrl+Backspace can be used in the text editor for news. - A warning message is displayed 14 days before the time limited version of the software expires. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b2 2003-05-12 - DivX 5 files can be opened including and audio graph is visible as well. - Runtime error when finishing LOCK mode fixed. - Special font handling for 890 files implemented. ---------------------------------------------- Version 3.b1 2003-05-05 - FAB Subtitler Version 3 beta 1 released. - DivX 5 files can be opened including and audio graph is visible as well. - Timecode and VPS reading by PCTV card is working correctly on Pinnacle PCTV Rave card with version 5 driver - Broacast edition can decode teletext subtitles from the PCTV card and store them as STL files into a folder specified in Extras/Options/ Specials/Teletext/Teletext decoder settings.