myriaCross history

Version 1.14 - december 2, 2011 :

Erroneous protection reading some PCStitch 10 patterns.

Corrected displayed file version.

Added palette 'Mirabilia Pony Beads'.

Completed palette 'SJ Designs 11-0 Glass Seed Beads'.

Completed palette 'SJ Designs 14-0 Glass Seed Beads'.

Added palette 'SJ Designs 11-0 Plated Seed Beads'.

Added palette 'SJ Designs 11-0 Satin Seed Beads'.

Version 1.13.07 - november 4, 2011 :

Now loads PCStitch files version 10.

Now loads Cross Stitch Pro patterns 1.33.027

Now loads Machine Quilting Robot .mqr files.

Could not load some Intelliquilter .iqp files.

Increased speed detecting .txt as quilting files.

Corrected printing of PixelHobby patterns.

Added and updated palettes.

Version 1.13.06 - june 6, 2011 :

New algorithm saving to .uxs creates 20% smaller files.

Could not load PCStitch patterns containing off limits objects.

Could not load PCStitch patterns containing images in notes.

Could not load PCStitch 9 patterns containing multiline texts.

Sometime did not print PixelHobby colour legends.

Some Stitch R-XP patterns could not be loaded.

Now reads colours in .SHV embroidery files.

Added and updated palettes.

Version 1.13.05 - january 20, 2011 :

Now converts cross stitch patterns to PixelHobby Designer Lite (v1).

Now allows opening PixelHobby designs v1 with PixelHobby Designer Lite.

Version 1.13.04 - january 15, 2011 :

PixelHobby :

Now uses less base plates.

Now displays the count of base plates in notes.

Now displays the count of base plates in information.

Now prints in PixelHobby format.

Misc :

Multiple instances no more interfer.

Completed palette Signature Cotton Quilting.

Version 1.13.03 - january 6, 2011 :

Now reads PixelHobby .phd designs from HobbyWare.

Now converts cross stitch patterns to PixelHobby.

Now reads border data in PCStitch patterns v8 and 9.

Now uses best contrasting colour for jumps.

Added palette PixelHobby.

Added palettes Gamma.

Version 1.13.02 - december 3, 2010 :

Now displays size in mm for embroidery and quilting files.

Saved erroneous size in .txt colour information files.

Added embroidery background 'Black'.

Version 1.13.01 - november 7, 2010 :

Cross stitch to machine embroidery :

Corrected a bug creating bad first .dst conversion.

Generates smallest jumps for non adjacent crosses.

Version 1.13 - october 27, 2010 :

AutoCAD .dxf files :

Added palette AutoCAD Colours for .dxf files.

Some .dxf files did not define default layer 0.

Default colour 7-White translated to Black when reading.

DigiStitch .ptn patterns :

Corrected error reading some files.

ILSoft files :

Increased speed reading .pt5, .pt6, .pt7 and .jgg files.

Now reads X-Stitch Designer Gold .rxt template files.

StitchCraft :

Exporting to StitchCraft now specifies generic Aida fabric.

Machine embroidery :

Enhanced conversion of cross stitch to embroidery: generates far less jumps.

Corrected reading of jumps for Toyota .10o files.

Now generates accurate lock stitches for Tajima .dst files.

Version 1.12.06 - october 3, 2010 :

Now reads X-Stitch Designer Gold .pt5 cross stitch files.

Now reads Pulse .psf embroidery files.

Now reads Viking Designer .shv embroidery files.

Now maps palette 'Brother Polyester'/'Brother Poly' for SewWhat-Pro.

Some .plt files could not be loaded.

Colour for quilting files was marked unused.

Did not always display version in Information dialog.

Version 1.12.05 - september 20, 2010 :

AutoCAD DXF :

Added option 'Read DXF in inches by default'.

Added option 'Even though units are found'.

Added option 'Export to DXF in inches'.

Recognizes DXF created by QBOT Designer as in inches.

Quilting files :

Now reads ABM AutoPilot .pat quilting files.

Now handles jumps in Compuquilter .cmd and .cqp files.

Now exportable to myriaCross .uxs format.

Misc :

For consistency, now displays a preview of text files.

Text files can be opened with AkelPad, NotePad and WordPad.

Sometime did not hide the sew simulation toolbar.

Updated language and help files.

Version 1.12.04 - september 14, 2010 :

Added rendering option 'Display stitches as coloured symbols'.

Did not hide the folder expand button in thumbnails mode.

Some .plt embroidery files could not be loaded (raised fatal error).

Some .hqf, .iqp, .txt quilting files could not be loaded.

Now reads Side Saddle .ssd quilting files.

Now opens embroidery patterns with Wings my Editor.

Now opens quilting patterns .hqf, .qli with Wings my Editor.

Version 1.12.03 - september 3, 2010 :

Now reads Elna/Singer .emd machine embroidery files.

Now reads .col colour information files.

The folders area can now be expanded.

Updated palettes Floriani Mixed, Polyester and Rayon Variegated.

Version 1.12.02 - august 24, 2010 :

Machine quilting files :

Did not show stitches and jumps counts in notes.

Creating colour information .txt files :

Did not save correct product name for files in libraries.

Thumbnails mode :

Faster creation after scrolling.

Version 1.12.01 - august 17, 2010 :

Machine quilting files :

Now reads Statler Stitcher .qli files.

Now handles circular repeats in PC Quilter .txt files.

Now allows changing palette colour.

Now converts to machine embroidery.

Colour information .txt files :

Now searchs in all existing .txt files.

Now primarily used for most embroidery files.

Misc :

Disabled Rename options for files in archives.

Added window texture 'Ambiant - purple mood'.

Lots of small corrections.

Version 1.12.00 - august 4, 2010 :

Now reads machine quilting files :

Compuquilter .cmd, .cqp

HQ Pro-Stitcher .hqf

Intelliquilter .iqp

PC Quilter .txt

Reading files in archives :

Now extracts also colour information files.

Colour information .txt files :

Now renamed when renaming an embroidery file.

Enhanced compatibility with SewWhat-Pro.

Now primarily used to retrieve colour information.

Misc :

Added files thumbnail display mode.

Added embroidery test patterns in the Samples folder.

Added palettes in the editor.

Version 1.11.03 - july 20, 2010 :

Conversion to embroidery :

Enhanced conversion method.

Added user-defined shapes.

Cross size setting only 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 mm.

Cross size now shows the resulting size of the design.

Now writes colour information to SewWhat-Pro compatible .txt file.

Misc :

Now renames colour files when renaming an embroidery file.

Updated German language file (Collections SaKiRi).

Version 1.11.02 - july 14, 2010 :

Converting to embroidery :

Added stitch size setting (1, 1.2, ... 10 mm).

Added number of strands for cross stitches (2, 4, 6, 8, 10).

Added number of strands for back stitches (1, 3, 5, 7, 9).

Added number of strands for french knots (2, 4, 6, 8, 10).

Added option to remove hidden back stitches before converting.

Loading patterns :

Recognizes more sub-versions of Cross Stitch Pro.

No more fails loading .dst files when count of stitches is unknown.

Misc :

Added German language file (thanks to Collections SaKiRi).

Version 1.11.01 - july 4, 2010 :

Exporting to Tajima .dst :

Corrected jumps encoding for accurate reading by Tajima DG/ML and Wilcom TrueSizer.

Now generates a final colour change.

Misc :

Now recognizes StitchCraft .scc v4.0.0.5 Charts.

Updated retrieval of Floriani.

Changed 'Cloth 1' and 'Cloth 2' to 'Cloth H' and 'Cloth V' in notes.

Version 1.11.00 - june 13, 2010 :

Now reads DigiStitch .ptn patterns v3, v4.

Now opens .ptn patterns with DigiStitch 5.

Now disables button 'Show' (palette edition) when current colour is unused.

Version 1.10.10 - may 28, 2010 :

Corrected a bug making dialog reappear on exit :

When language file cannot be found.

When updating the program (reported by Carinne).

Now sets default symbols :

When reading Kreuz patterns.

When reading embroidery motifs.

Loading AutoCAD .dxf files :

Now rescales when required to avoid memory overflow.

Now orders by colour for accurate conversion to embroidery.

Now reads polylines.

Now reads Unix files.

Loading .plt files :

Now rescales when required to avoid memory overflow.

Now orders by colour for accurate conversion to embroidery.

Misc :

Converting to embroidery now generates lock stitches.

Added button 'Show' in the palette edition dialog.

Added sample patterns from Carinne.

Added palettes in the editor.

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.10.09 - may 26, 2010 :

Beta test only - not released.

Version 1.10.08 - may 1st, 2010 :

Reduced number of jumps when converting backstitches to embroidery.

Added palettes in the editor.

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.10.07 - april 28, 2010 :

Main window now fades in and out.

Cross Stitch Pro :

Corrected detection of unused palette entries for Danish and Norwegian versions.

Kreuz :

Now reads versions 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2

Now converts colours to nearest DMC thread.

Now reads the count of cross stitches and backstitches strands.

Now reads the count of stitches per inch.

Now reads comments.

Version 1.10.06 - april 25, 2010 :

Now reads .krz Kreuz patterns v2.

Cross Stitch Pro: corrected detection of unused palette entries.

Enhanced conversion of backstitches to embroidery.

Version 1.10.05 - april 22, 2010 :

Corrected a stack error converting to embroidery.

Corrected conversion of cross stitch to embroidery.

Did not read notes in Cross Stitch Pro patterns.

Now retrieves Danish version of Cross Stitch Pro.

Now opens embroidery with SewWhat-Pro XP.

Added palettes in the editor.

Added embroidery background texture 'Cloth6'.

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.10.04 - march 14, 2010 :

Now exports patterns to .pdf documents A4 and A3.

Now exports print preview to .pdf documents.

Now opens embroidery designs with Embird 2010.

Now opens .pvf files with PCStitch pattern viewer.

Reading .scc StitchCraft charts now recognizes palettes added in 2009.

Added palette Elizabeth Bradley Wool in the editor.

Updated handled colour descriptions for Anchor and Rajmahal.

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.10.03 - march 7, 2010 :

Now reads WinStitch 2010 files.

Now opens .chart, .motif and .border files with WinStitch 2010.

Now opens embroidery designs with Wilcom TrueSizer e1.5.

Reading .10o paterns now reads colour information in .00o files.

Exporting to .10o now writes colour information to .00o files.

Added option 'Render 3/4 stitches as triangles' for rendering and printing.

Added floss palette editor (258 available palettes).

Version 1.10.02 - february 21, 2010 :

Main window now snaps to the monitor's edges and resizes smoothly.

Sewing simulation cursor visibility enhanced.

Sewing simulation now displays current floss colour.

Added enhanced embossing effect for embroidery patterns.

Added window background textures 'Miscellaneous - zebra', 'New style - grey wood'.

Added embroidery background textures 'Fabric', 'Cloth5'.

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.10.01 - february 8, 2010 :

Corrected installation of library file system.ocx

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.10.00 - february 2, 2010 :

Increased speed and fixed bugs.

Pluging/removing a USB drive is now handled by the program.

Version 1.09.03 - january 11, 2010 :

Renaming a file did not reselect it nor update the versions list.

Failed loading some Jane Greenoff CSD Gold (.jgg) patterns.

Version 1.09.02 - october 30, 2009 :

Empty files could hang the program.

Now opens PCStitch patterns with new PCStitch 9 Standard/Pro.

Version 1.09.01 - october 1st, 2009 :

Now reads AutoCAD .dxf files (lines only).

Corrected origin for AutoCAD .dxf exports.

Some .plt embroidery files could not be loaded.

Version 1.09.00 - september 25, 2009 :

Now exports cross stitch to AutoCAD .dxf files (first converts to embroidery).

Now exports machine embroidery to AutoCAD .dxf files.

Corrected a potential bug introduced by Quick View.

Now opens .thr machine embroidery files with Thred.

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.08.04 - september 20, 2009 :

Reading .thr files now returns accurate version and colours.

Version 1.08.03 - september 16, 2009 :

Misc :

Now reads Thredworks (.thr) embroidery files.

Now reads X-Stitch Designer Gold (.pt6) patterns.

Additions in Portuguese (Brazil) version.

Some .plt embroidery files could not be loaded.

Some Pattern Maker files could not be loaded.

Reading Jane Greenoff CSD Gold (.jgg) and Stitch R-XP (.pt7) patterns :

Now reads symbols font name.

Now handles symbol font 'X-Stitch Designer Gold Symbols'.

Handles future palette additions by myriaCross.

Version 1.08.02 - september 7, 2009 :

Misc :

Now removes all archive sub folders on exit.

Reading Jane Greenoff's CSD Gold and Stitch R-XP patterns :

Now handles floss descriptions for Anchor, Anchor Wool, Appleton Wool, DMC, DMC Linen, Madeira and Rajmahal.

No more reports erroneous additional notes.

Reading StitchCraft charts :

Now handles floss descriptions for Anchor Wool, Appleton Wool, DMC Linen, Madeira and Rajmahal.

Version 1.08.01 - september 3, 2009 :

Enhanced reading Jane Greenoff's Cross Stitch Designer Gold patterns.

Enhanced reading Stitch R-XP patterns.

Version 1.08.00 - september 2, 2009 :

Added 'Reload' option in the source files context menu.

Now reads Jane Greenoff's Cross Stitch Designer Gold patterns.

Now reads Stitch R-XP patterns.

Now reads Stitch and Motif Maker (knitting) patterns.

Updated list of handled palettes.

Internal change: will now handle any addition of file masks.

Version 1.07.25 - july 29, 2009 :

Now reads WinStitch borders (.border).

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.07.24 - july 5, 2009 :

Sometime was unable to export to Pattern Maker .pat files.

Version 1.07.23 - june 28, 2009 :

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.07.22 - june 23, 2009 :

Corrected runtime error 94 when updating the program (reported by Dragonlair).

Now restores default folder when ending after myriaCross Pic call (requested by Dragonlair).

Version 1.07.21 - june 23, 2009 :

Now grants printing and exporting privileges to myriaCross Pic.

Version 1.07.20 - june 4, 2009 :

Loading WinStitch charts :

Corrected error loading some WinStitch charts.

Now recognizes colours 'Blanc' and 'Ecru' as DMC colours.

Misc :

Removed copyrighted sample pattern 'Pokemon #25.spf' (requested by Dragonlair).

Enhanced checking for target folder validity.

Sewing speed can now be set to either 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500 or 1000 stitches/s.

Updated list of handled palettes.

Version 1.07.19 - may 28, 2009 :

Language file Portuguese (Brazil) updated by Walfrida D'Champs

Added sample pattern from WDC Design.

Reduced width of displayed instruction in the print preview dialog.

Return buttons now blink to help locate them.

It is now possible to drag a folder from the explorer and drop it to the folders list.

It is now possible to drag a pattern from the explorer and drop it to the files list.

Version 1.07.18 - may 23, 2009 :

Languages :

Language file Portuguese (Brazil) updated by Walfrida D'Champs

Added language Portuguese (Brazil) in the installer.

Loading .PES files :

Corrected a bug that failed loading some PES files.

May recognize palettes Madeira Rayon, RA Polyester and RA Rayon.

Version 1.07.17 - may 13, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files can now be opened using Floriani.

Now handles palettes introduced in myriaCross Floss (versions 1.06.08, 1.06.09).

Added window texture 'Material - leather 2'.

Version 1.07.16 - may 4, 2009 :

Loading :

Could not load PCStitch Pro 9.00.00 files.

Searching :

Failed with archives containing accented files.

Quick search no more reports width, height and ignored search criteria.

Now shows progress when cleaning folders on exit.

Exports :

Print preview can now be exported as HTML page.

Patterns can now be exported to protected UXS pattern files.

Misc :

Time did not display for files created at 00:00:00.

Next updates will display additional information.

Now handles palettes DMC Cebelia, Senso, Special Lace and Treenway Silks.

Version 1.07.15 - april 25, 2009 :

Searching failed with archives containing folder information.

Version 1.07.14 - april 24, 2009 :

Added 'Quick search (content ignored)' option.

Did not select the language-dependent help.

Now handles palettes DMC BABYLO, DMC PETRA.

Version 1.07.13 - april 22, 2009 :

The information above the preview was sometime cleared after an export.

The copyright message below the preview was sometime truncated.

Corrected fatal error occuring when previewing beads symbols.

Did not suggest opening .scc files with StitchCraft®.

Now Handles palette Designs for the Needle.

Version 1.07.12 - april 19, 2009 :

Now stores shortcuts in folder 'myriaCross software\myriaCross' (requested by Dragonlair).

Exporting machine embroidery to Cross Stitch Pro®: corrected previews.

Now checks downloaded update integrity (MD5) before launching it.

Version 1.07.11 - april 13, 2009 :

Reading :

Now recognizes PCStitch® pattern viewer .PVF files allowing you to open PDF content if unprotected.

Exporting embroidery to cross stitch :

Added 1 row/column around to avoid errors reading with PCStitch® 7.

Nows stores colour strands for WinStitch® and Le Point de Croix d'Edwige.

All exports :

Added missing cases in size limit check.

Version 1.07.10 - april 8, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files :

Displays/prints floss length instead of strands information in palette.

Updated the list of file formats that external programs are able to open.

Corrections reading and writing .PCS files.

Decreased (up to 20%) the number of jumps for back stitches conversion by chaining back stitches.

Misc :

Removed fatal error arising while computing counts per printed page count for huge patterns.

Further updates will display information while downloading.

Now recognizes .BPT PCStitch pattern backup files.

Version 1.07.09 - april 3, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files :

Corrected display of jump stitches.

Enhanced generic palette.

Now reads Siruba .PLT format (HP-GL compatible).

Corrected palette reading for .PCM files.

Misc :

Renamed Logic_stitcher as Dragonlair.

Exporting to internal format did not store count of jumps.

It is now possible to scroll the slider in the information dialog.

Version 1.07.08 - march 30, 2009 :

Languages :

Added Portuguese (Brasil).

Corrected tabulation width in notes printing to fit.

Machine embroidery files :

Now reads .PCD, .PCM and .PCQ files (Pfaff) and .XXX files (Singer).

Added 8 embroidery background textures.

Misc :

The list of searchable file types is now sorted by extension.

Now handles palette Dinky Dyes Silk Perle.

Now handles palettes Presencia Perle, Sewing and Stranded Cotton.

Now handles palettes Weeks Dye Works 3-Strand and Sewing.

Now allows downloading updates from www.myriacross.com

Version 1.07.07 - march 22, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files :

Now reads .STX files (Data-Stitch).

Now reads .VP3 files (Pfaff).

Version 1.07.06 - march 19, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files :

Rendering can now use BuzzEdit® palettes.

Successive identical stitches when reading .10o, .DST, .JEF, .JEF+, .PCS or .SEW files are now ignored.

Added 5 embroidery background textures.

The general and print option 'Show stitch points and jumps' changed to 'Show stitch points' and 'Show jumps'.

Version 1.07.05 - march 18, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files :

Now reads Janome .JEF+ files.

.EXP exports : corrected colour changes.

.KSM reading : now reads all jumps.

.KSM exports : corrected max length for stitches, jumps, colour changes.

.PES reading : unknown colours are now black.

.10o reading : corrected detection of end of stitch data.

.10o reading : now reads all jumps.

.10o exports : corrected max length for stitches.

Misc :

Added general option 'Embroidery background texture'.

Version 1.07.04 - march 14, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files :

Added general option 'Embroidery palettes'.

Can now be opened using BuzzEdit® and Tajima® DG/ML By Pulse Ambassador.

.EXP reading : removed unwanted offsets.

.KSM exports : minor correction.

.PES reading : removed useless jumps.

.PES reading : now uses the palette order index (v50, v60).

.PES reading : now uses provided colours when not in Brother® palette (v50, v60).

.PES reading : enhanced detection of end of stitch data.

Misc :

Enhanced external calls management to allow further additions without scrambling user settings.

Added window texture 'Ambiant - deep ocean'.

Version 1.07.03 - march 9, 2009 :

General options / Print options :

Option 'Render quarter stitches as 3/4 stitches' disabled when current file is embroidery.

Option 'Show stitch points and jumps' disabled when current file is cross stitch.

Exporting cross stitch to machine embroidery files :

Added option 'Convert to squares, vertical filling'.

Corrected jumps for .EXP exports.

Version 1.07.02 - march 6, 2009 :

Reading machine embroidery files :

Now shows count of jumps in file information and notes.

Exporting cross stitch to machine embroidery files :

Now uses the center of the original pattern as hoop center.

Added option 'Cross stitches to embroidery conversion'.

Added option 'Wide embroidery'.

Version 1.07.01 - march 3, 2009 :

Restoring the window that was reduced to an icon no more regenerates the preview.

Exporting cross stitch to machine embroidery files :

Back stitches are sewn above all crosses, french knots are sewn above all.

Optimized jumps for crosses by searching nearest neighbours.

Version 1.07.00 - march 2, 2009 :

Cross stitch patterns can now be exported to machine embroidery files.

Version 1.06.12 - march 1st, 2009 :

PCStitch® patterns can now be opened using PCStitch® Lite 7.

The sew toolbar could be visible though no file in source folder.

Could not set filename when exporting to machine embroidery.

Machine embroidery files can now be exported to .JEF files.

Version 1.06.11 - february 27, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files :

Jumps in .10o files are now handled.

Can now be exported to .10o files.

Corrected error exporting to .pcs when less than 16 colours.

Version 1.06.10 - february 27, 2009 :

Machine embroidery files can now be exported to .DST, .EXP, .KSM and .PCS files.

Now checks for valid width and height when loading machine embroidery files.

Machine embroidery files can now be opened using SewWhat-Pro®.

Version 1.06.09 - february 24, 2009 :

Changed 'Format' menu option to 'Configure': call modes can now be set for each external program.

Some Pattern Maker® v3.xx charts did not load.

Corrected a bug reading Pattern Maker® partial stitches.

Some machine embroidery .pcs files did not load.

Version 1.06.08 - february 22, 2009 :

Misc :

Enhanced palette display (for blended colours).

Added export option 'Convert half stitches to full stitches'- Requested by Ellen Maurer-Stroh

Added window texture 'Nature - island'.

Context menu :

The source files list now warns about this menu.

No more reload after renaming files.

Added option 'Information' (file information).

Added option 'Format' (file format for 'Open with').

Added option 'Use as desktop background'.

PCStitch® patterns can now be opened using PCStitch® Pattern Viewer.

Reading/exporting to Pattern Maker® :

Now handles version 3.08

Enhanced loading of partial stitches.

Now handles blended colours (including strands for each colour).

Reading/exporting to Cross Stitch Pro® :

Now reads unzipped .XSP pattern files.

Now handles partial stitches.

Version 1.06.07 - february 14, 2009 :

Reading Pattern Maker® .XSD files :

Corrected a bug reading specialty stitches.

Now reads curves in specialty stitches and converts them into back stitches.

Now shows specialty stitches containing curves in notes.

Notes on ? or ?? changed to straight stitches or specialty stitches.

Other :

Added options in the sew menu: rotate left, rotate right, horizontal and vertical mirrors.

Exporting to internal format did not save special stitches header in notes.

Reading Cross Stitch Pro® .XSM files displayed wrong message for some unhandled sub-versions.

Enhanced reading of .PES files: handles more exceptions in format.

Version 1.06.06 - february 13, 2009 :

Added options menu (open with and rename) when right-clicking on source files - Requested by Ellen Maurer-Stroh

Added preview and print options to show stitch points and jumps.

Corrected a bug making erroneous PCStitch 7 exports (introduced in version 1.05.02).

Corrected a bug preventing the 'Open archive' button from appearing.

Loading machine embroidery formats ignored the floss manufacturer (visible in PCStitch® Pro).

Version 1.06.05 - february 11, 2009 :

Now reads .SEW format; palette: Janome.

Version 1.06.04 - february 9, 2009 :

Now reads Janome .JEF format; palette: Janome.

Nows reads Toyota .10o format; palette: generic or from .edr or .rgb files.

Reading .PES files :

Now reads actual palette in files tagged #PES0050 and #PES0060.

Now uses Brother palette.

Corrected error handler.

Version 1.06.03 - february 6, 2009 :

Added the ability to set the sewing speed.

Completed help files.

Version 1.06.02 - february 4, 2009 :

Added sewing simulation.

Version 1.06.01 - february 3, 2009 :

Corrected patterns size display in search report.

Machine embroidery files :

Nows reads .PCS format.

Now displays sizes in mm and count of stitches in notes.

Now displays a textured background.

Now displays title for .PES files.

Corrected checking for size limits when exporting.

Version 1.06.00 - february 3, 2009 :

Nows reads machine embroidery files (DST, EXP, KSM, PES).

Corrected a potential bug reading huge PCStitch® patterns.

Version 1.05.03 - january 22, 2009 :

Pressing F1 key in the Print Preview dialog now displays correct help section.

Pages can now be exported to image files from the 'Print preview' dialog.

The exported images format (BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF, Multipage TIF) can be set in the printing options.

Program crashes did not unload font resources, making further runs unable to set some symbol fonts.

Should an error setting symbol fonts still occur, it would no more slow down the program.

Completed help files.

Version 1.05.02 - january 20, 2009 :

The preview label now tells when the pattern is protected.

Exporting to myriaCross internal format now saves beads data.

Reading X-Stitch Studio® charts now loads comments correctly.

Version 1.05.01 - january 16, 2009 :

Reading WinStitch 2009® charts:

- Now translates end of line into space in copyright.

- Now maps built-in BMP symbols to X-Stitch TTF symbols ('Ursa Software.ttf').

Exporting to WinStitch 2009® charts:

- Now saves notes with correct end of line code.

- No more limits strands to 3 since maximum is 6.

- Now maps TTF symbols to built-in BMP symbols (accurate with 'Ursa Software.ttf').

Version 1.05.00 - december 28, 2008 :

Now exports your licensed PCStitch® Pro patterns to licensed PCStitch® Standard patterns.

Now exports your licensed PCStitch® patterns to read-only PCStitch® patterns.

Now reads/exports from/to myriaCross container v1 (internal image of original file).

Now reads/exports from/to myriaCross pattern v1 (internal image of current file - no reference to original file).

Now exports to MacStitch/WinStitch/LinStitch 2009® charts/read-only charts v3 (also creates .bmp thumbnails).

Reading Le Point de Croix d'Edwige did not set strands for French Knots.

Reading PCStitch® Pro 9 patterns failed with overlay image attached.

Added option 'Do not refresh during preview'.

Version 1.04.00 - december 12, 2008 :

Now exports to Cross Stitch Professional® motifs v1.33.16.

Now exports to Cross Stitch Professional® patterns v1.33.16.

Now exports to Stitch 2009® motifs v2 (also creates .bmp thumbnails).

Reading Cross Stitch Pro® motifs now handles beads.

Reading X-Stitch Studio® / Stitch 2008® motifs: now shows loading percentage.

Added .chart and .motif samples from UrsaSoftware.

Added 'Ambiant' textures (wavy sepia, wavy grey).

Added 'New style' textures (checker 1, checker 2, orange).

Version 1.03.00 - december 4, 2008 :

Displaying palette: the warning about non modifiable symbols now appears once.

Reading PCStitch® 4 patterns ignored default strands for french knots.

Reading X-Stitch Studio® / Stitch 2008® motifs now handles beads.

Reading X-Stitch Studio® / Stitch 2008® charts now handles strands used, back stitches, french knots and beads.

Exporting to X-Stitch Studio® / Stitch 2008® motifs now handles beads.

Now exports to X-Stitch Studio® / Stitch 2008® charts v1 (also creates .bmp thumbnails).

Visited source folders are now stored and can be recalled using 'Choose' button.

Updated help files.

Version 1.02.04 - november 25, 2008 :

Updated list of recognized palettes (added Atalie and Six Strand Sweets palettes).

Exporting to PCStitch® protected copy cannot convert quarter stitches to 3/4 stitches, this option is now disabled.

Now exports to X-Stitch Studio®/Stitch 2008® motifs v1 (also creates .bmp thumbnails).

Enhanced lists of file formats (export and search).

Version 1.02.03 - november 14, 2008 :

Loading PCStitch®/X-Stitch Studio®/Stitch 2008® patterns now handles names for all known palettes.

Some X-Stitch Studio/Stitch 2008 motifs could not be loaded.

Version 1.02.02 - october 31, 2008 :

Could not export embedded patterns to PCStitch® Pro 9.

Now handles names for palettes from myriaCross Floss/myriaCross Floss PCS.

Embedded PCStitch® Patterns can now be exported as protected copy.

Default logo for PCStitch® Pro 8 and 9 exports was modified.

Version 1.02.01 - october 30, 2008 :

Now handles PCStitch® Pro 9 versions 9.00.01, 9.00.02, 9.00.03, ...

Added the ability to export to PCStitch® Pro 9 patterns version 9.00.01

Version 1.02.00 - october 27, 2008 :

Now reads PCStitch® Pro 9 patterns, libraries, borders, custom stitches and stitched fonts.

Now handles PCStitch® Pro 9 default font, french knots default and per colour strands.

Version 1.01.09 - october 9, 2008 :

No more black border around file lists.

Added a new method for windows texture.

Added 'New style' window textures (candy, green, lilac, paper, steely).

Version 1.01.08 - september 23, 2008 :

Corrected reading of nul-terminated (asciiz) file records.

Added effect: now minimizes main window at exit.

Version 1.01.07 - september 5, 2008 :

The installer now lets you choose whether or not to associate known file types with myriaCross.

Loading Pointcrx: now handles PCStitch®, Pattern Maker® and StitchCraft® colours.

Minor corrections in .hlp help files.

Added and corrected some textures.

Version 1.01.06 - june 4, 2008 :

Loading PCStitch® Pro : failed loading patterns containing licensed items.

Version 1.01.05 - may 26, 2008 :

Loading PCStitch® Pro : failed loading patterns with a lot of identical stitches.

Exporting to PCStitch® Pro : added floss manufacturer.

Version 1.01.04 - may 19, 2008 :

Loading PCStitch® Pro : all versions between 8.00.00 and 8.00.28 are now handled.

Loading PCStitch® : some version 5 and 6 patterns were not readable.

Loading StitchCraft® : added 27 missing Anchor® descriptions; J&P Coats® descriptions are now handled.

Exporting to Pointcrx : corrected a potential error when converting 'Unused' colour.

Version 1.01.03 - may 12, 2008 :

Loading PCstitch® Pro : sometime did not read pattern notes.

The notes text box now gets the focus when moving over it.

Version 1.01.02 - may 7, 2008 :

Loading Cross Stitch Pro® : unused colour inside palette triggered a fatal error.

Loading and exporting to PCStitch® 7 : all combinations of quarter stitches are now handled.

Searching : files in .rar archives were ignored; corrected count of searched folders in report.

Archives : .bz2 archives are now handled.

Main dialog : tooltip information for files in archive open from the 'Search' section was not accurate.

Version 1.01.01 - may 5, 2008 :

Loading PCStitch® : added correction for symbols with ascii code lower than 32.

Exporting to PCStitch® 7 : one multi-stitch max at the same grid location.

Printing : added option 'Remove empty lines in notes'.

Help : added notes on stitches per colour (Pattern Maker®).

Version 1.01.00 - april 28, 2008 :

First public release.

Version 1.00 - november 15, 2007 :

First beta version.