Table of Contents
- 2024/08/19 v1.9.0
- 2024/08/09 v1.9.0-alpha2
- 2024/07/20 v1.9.0-alpha1
- 2024/07/08 v1.9.0-dev3
- 2024/06/01 v1.9.0-dev2
- 2024/05/23 v1.9.0-dev1
- 2022/05/04 v1.8.6
- 2022/05/12 v1.8.5
- 2022/01/09 v1.8.4
- 2022/05/18 v1.8.3
- 2022/03/07 v1.8.2
- 2022/01/22 v1.8.1
- 2021/11/14 v1.8.0
- 2021/08/16 1.7.5
- 2021/06/08 1.7.4
- 2020/10/23 1.7.3
- 2020/09/24 1.7.2
- 2020/08/13 1.7.1
- 2020/07/30 1.7.0
- 2020/03/30 1.6.0
- 2020/01/27 1.5.0
- 2019/10/30 1.4.0
- 2019/10/06 1.3.2
- 2019/10/01 1.3.1
- 2019/09/27 1.3.0
- 2019/09/21 1.3.0-alpha1
- 2019/09/13 1.3.0-dev6
- 2019/09/09 1.3.0-dev5
- 2019/08/20 1.3.0-dev4
- 2019/08/19 1.3.0-dev3
- 2019/08/04 1.3.0-dev2
- 2019/08/02 1.3.0-dev1
- 2019/07/29 1.2.0
- 2019/04/19 1.1.0
- 2018/10/16 1.0.0
A detailed log of changes, in reverse chronological order.
2024/08/19 v1.9.0
2024/08/09 v1.9.0-alpha2
New features:
- Added auto-save (#161).
Other changes:
- The "seek nearby targets" feature is now disabled by default for new projects.
2024/07/20 v1.9.0-alpha1
Bug fixes:
- Fixed crash that happened when max operand width wasn't set in settings file.
2024/07/08 v1.9.0-dev3
New features:
- Added "fancy" formatting for long comments (#111).
Other changes:
- Address table formatter now looks at project/platform symbols (#160).
- Full-line comment delimiter shown on-screen is now configurable.
- Merlin 32 asm source generator now uses '*' for full-line comments.
Bug fixes:
- Corrected Applesoft shape table visualizer.
2024/06/01 v1.9.0-dev2
New features:
- Added binary includes (#144).
2024/05/23 v1.9.0-dev1
New features:
- Added address region isolation (#139).
Other changes:
- Disabled "prefer 32-bit" flag in build.
2022/05/04 v1.8.6
2024/04/22 v1.8.6-dev1
New features:
- Added additional symbol files for C64 [@cryptoboy].
- Added label file generator (#151).
Other changes:
- Changed label placement from "if too long" checkbox to tri-state.
- Code list font size can be set to arbitrary value.
2022/05/12 v1.8.5
2022/05/10 v1.8.5-dev2
Bug fixes:
- Fix format overwrite test (#150).
Other changes:
- Remove unused PNG from manifest.
2022/02/14 v1.8.5-dev1
Bug fixes:
- Fixed transparency handling in C64 visualizer (#145).
2022/01/09 v1.8.4
2023/01/05 v1.8.4-dev2
Bug fixes:
- Added workaround for project file size limitation (#137).
Other changes:
- Increased maximum size of C64 font visualizers.
2022/07/31 v1.8.4-dev1
Other changes:
- Updated SNES definitions [@absindx].
2022/05/18 v1.8.3
2022/05/01 v1.8.3-dev3
New features:
- Added fonts and sprite sheets to C64 sprite visualizer.
2022/04/29 v1.8.3-dev2
Bug fixes:
- Fixed crash in font picker.
2022/04/06 v1.8.3-dev1
Bug fixes:
- Fixed crash in OMF converter tool.
2022/03/07 v1.8.2
Bug fixes:
- Reworked editing of project symbols from the instruction operand editor.
2022/02/28 v1.8.2-dev1
Bug fixes:
- Fixed crash when editing project symbols.
Other changes:
- Updated project for VS Community 2022.
2022/01/22 v1.8.1
Bug fixes:
- Fixed display of non-addressable symbols in HTML export.
- Fixed status flag update for ROL instruction.
Other changes:
- Updated visualization bitmap API to better suit indexed color.
- Added jump to EQU line on double-click in Symbols window.
- Changed default value for "comma-separated bulk data" setting.
2021/12/02 v1.8.1-dev1
New features:
- Highlight operands that refer to the currently-selected line.
- Highlight operands that refer to the selected Local Variable Table entry.
2021/11/14 v1.8.0
Bug fixes:
- Fixed minor crash.
Other changes:
- Minor changes to samples, tips, Apple II symbols.
2021/11/04 v1.8.0-beta1
New features:
- Added Atari DVG visualizer.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed handling of trailing backslash in comments.
- Fixed long pause when using keyboard after selection jump.
Other changes:
- Added offset field to PlSymbol. Updated StdInline to work correctly with address overlays.
2021/10/23 v1.8.0-alpha1
Bug fixes:
- Fixed a crash when editing a .arend line.
Other changes:
- Updated reference manual formatting.
- Minor UI tweaks.
2021/10/16 v1.8.0-dev2
New features:
- Added "uninitialized data" pseudo-op.
- Added quick-set button to delimiter configuration tab in app settings.
- Added "daily tips" to start screen.
- Added "remove formatting" action.
- Added "StdInline" extension script, for common inline data formats.
- Show line/byte counts in Info window when multiple lines are selected.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed a few issues introduced with the address region changes.
2021/10/08 v1.8.0-dev1
New features:
- Reworked the way addresses are handled (issue #107):
- Replaced linear list of start points with a hierarchy of nested address regions.
- Added non-addressable areas.
- Added region pre-labels (issue #109).
- Added relative addressing.
Other changes:
- Moved reference manual to "docs" area, so it's viewable from the web.
Bug fixes:
2021/08/16 1.7.5
Other changes:
- Fixed keyboard focus after deletion of selected item.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed DCI string edge case.
2021/08/09 1.7.5-dev4
Other changes:
- Allow single-character DCI strings (issue #102).
Bug fixes:
- Fixed arrow key behavior in code list (issue #105). Fixed some related focus issues.
- Fixed 64tass code gen edge case (",k") (issue #104).
2021/08/01 1.7.5-dev3
New features:
- Added symbols for Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
Other changes:
- Loosened restrictions on string formatting (issue #100).
- Updated ACME code generation for assembler v0.97.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed address table formatter tagging of embedded instructions (issue #103).
- Fixed 64tass source generation for non-loadable files (issue #98).
- Fixed "goto address" behavior in overlapping segments.
2021/07/20 1.7.5-dev2
Bug fixes:
- Fixed width limitation in local variable editor (issue #96).
2021/07/04 1.7.5-dev1
New features:
- Added symbol set for Oric Atmos (pull req #95).
Bug fixes:
- Tightened .sym65 label parsing.
2021/06/08 1.7.4
Other changes:
- Export to HTML 5 (was XHTML).
- Moved tutorial to web site, added screen shots.
- Split Apple IIgs I/O definitions into $E0/$E1 banks.
Bug fixes:
- Corrected last offset calculation in Apple II hi-res visualizer (issue #94).
- Fixed 24-bit MULTI_MASK, added test.
- Minor UI fixes.
2020/10/23 1.7.3
Other changes:
- Finished refactoring regression tests to better support 8-bit-only assemblers.
2020/10/18 1.7.3-dev2
New features:
- Improved handling of C64 PRG files.
Other changes:
- Renamed "hints" to "analyzer tags".
2020/10/11 1.7.3-dev1
New features:
- Added support for W65C02S (65C02 with Rockwell and WDC extensions).
2020/09/24 1.7.2
Other changes:
- Added screen holes to Apple II memory chart.
- Show "ptr" for pointer use in cross-reference table.
- Split "show cycle counts" into on-screen and asm gen parts. Added toolbar button.
Bug fixes:
- Correctly update Message list when broken symbol ref is fixed.
- Display cross references to multi-byte local vars correctly.
2020/08/23 1.7.2-dev1
New features:
- Added Apple II screen memory chart tool.
Other changes:
- Updated Apple II symbol files and visualizers.
- Updated Apple /// symbols files and extension scripts.
Bug fixes:
- Corrected analyzer's handling of BRKs.
2020/08/13 1.7.1
Other changes:
- Added new symbols to Applesoft and F8ROM lists.
- Added "no-table" mode to Applesoft shape table visualizer.
2020/07/30 1.7.0
Other changes:
- Disabled "smart PLP" by default.
- Updated DOS 3.3 symbols.
- Expanded "apply platform symbols" feature.
2020/07/22 1.7.0-alpha1
New features:
- Added operand wrap length option to app settings.
- Added File > Reload External Files.
Other changes:
- Added OMF conversion options: disable per-segment comments; offset segment by $0100.
- Change un-smart PLP handling for 65816.
- Tweaked default column widths for clipboard and Export.
- Renamed PluginDll directory to PluginDllCache.
- Expanded SGEC: support notes and long comments; added export feature.
- Added more GS/OS constants.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed crash associated with computer suspending while project open.
2020/07/11 1.7.0-dev2
New features:
- Added ability to set the value of the Data Bank Register ('B').
- Added "smart PLB" feature that handles common code patterns.
- Added Apple IIgs OMF viewer and converter.
- Added option to retain and use OMF relocation data when mapping operand to symbols. (Experimental)
- Added "export" button to visualization editor.
Other changes:
- Improved GS/OS call recognition and formatting.
- Added Cxxx I/O locations in bank $e0 for Apple IIgs.
- Separated Apple Disk ][ I/O addresses into new .sym65.
- Updated A2-HP-CDA example.
- Minor performance tweak to data analysis (big impact on large files).
- Reworked regression tests to split 6502 and 65816 code.
- Added Navigate > Jump to Operand (same as double-click on opcode).
- Migrated from VS 2017 CE to VS 2019 CE. (No meaningful changes.)
Bug fixes:
- Fixed bugs in analysis and generation of 65816 code.
2020/05/15 1.7.0-dev1
New features:
- Added visualization generator for Atari AVG.
- Added visualization generator for NES pattern tables.
Other changes:
- Show "idx" for indexed accesses in References window.
- Double-clicking on project properties opens editor with correct field selected.
Bug fixes:
- Minor fixes to code analysis, cross-reference generation, and ACME asm.
2020/03/30 1.6.0
Bug fixes:
- Various minor issues.
2020/03/24 1.6.0-alpha1
New features:
- Allow custom colors in Notes.
Other changes:
- Added a progress bar to HTML export.
Bug fixes:
- Corrected project/platform cross-references.
- Work around Merlin 32 issue.
2020/03/12 1.6.0-dev1
New features:
- Added wireframe visualization.
Other changes:
- Added "sprite sheets" to Apple II hi-res visualizer.
- Minor UI improvements.
Bug fixes:
- Corrected handling of no-op .ORG directives.
2020/01/27 1.5.0
New features:
- Added Apple II shape table visualizer.
Bug fixes:
- Various minor issues.
2020/01/14 1.5.0-alpha1
New features:
- Added file concatenation tool.
- Added file slicer tool.
Other changes:
- Updated project file format to improve diffs.
- Various UI improvements.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed various local variable table issues.
2019/12/26 1.5.0-dev3
New features:
- Added animated visualizations.
- Added GIF generation to HTML exporter.
- Made "bulk" data formatting more configurable.
- Updated "set address" to operate on ranges.
2019/12/07 1.5.0-dev2
New features:
- Added visualization generator interface to extension scripts.
- Added scripts for Apple II bitmaps, Atari 2600 graphics, and C64 sprites.
- Added display of code/data/junk percentages to status bar.
2019/11/19 1.5.0-dev1
New features:
- Added non-unique local labels.
- Added label annotations.
- Added "go to last change".
Other changes:
- Added "apply platform symbols" experiment.
- Added "discard changes?" confirmation to project properties editor.
- Tweaked line-folding code.
Bug fixes:
- Added workaround for GridSplitter lockup.
- Fix output of local variables that start with '_' in 64tass output.
2019/10/30 1.4.0
Other changes:
- Rearranged tutorial files, updated some text.
- Tweaked the "nearby label" finder to find DATA-1.
- Improved handling of "hidden" LV tables.
Bug fixes:
- Crashing bug in selection management.
2019/10/27 1.4.0-beta1
New features:
- Added read-only mode for projects with problems.
- Added "erase" as a platform symbol option.
Other changes:
- Added Apple-1 symbols.
- Platform/project address symbols are now limited to positive 24-bit values.
2019/10/25 1.4.0-alpha1
New features:
- Added message list to show subtle problems.
- Added instruction chart.
Other changes:
- Created Navigate menu, put some stuff there.
- Slightly improved the Info panel.
- Added inline data formatting and extension scripts to the tutorial.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed embedded instruction edge case.
- Some status flag values were wrong.
2019/10/19 1.4.0-dev2
New features:
- Added .junk/.align directives.
- Added I/O-direction-specific symbol declarations.
- Added platform symbol address mirroring.
- Made 1-byte vs. 2-byte BRK a project property.
- Added "find previous".
Other changes:
- Fully style main code list (issue #50). Added optional "dark" color scheme.
- Improved navigation back to a local variable entry.
- Changed the "quick set" combo boxes to have immediate actions.
Bug fixes:
- Changed plugin symbol table handling to facilitate proper updates.
2019/10/08 1.4.0-dev1
New features:
- Platform and project symbols now have explicit widths.
- Extension script formatting capabilities have been expanded.
Other changes:
- ProDOS 8 symbol file and script have been enhanced.
2019/10/06 1.3.2
Bug fixes:
2019/10/01 1.3.1
Bug fixes:
- Fixed issue #48.
2019/09/27 1.3.0
Other changes:
- Tweaked HTML output.
Bug fixes:
- Various minor issues.
2019/09/21 1.3.0-alpha1
Other changes:
- Added prefixes to symbol names in Apple II ROM .sym65.
- Improved operand edit dialogs.
- Changed split-address table formatter to also handle non-split tables.
- Apply platform/project symbols to Numeric/Address data items.
- Work around some assembler quirks.
Bug fixes:
- Fix HTML output (wasn't being escaped).
- Prevent data formats from overlapping code formats.
2019/09/13 1.3.0-dev6
New features:
- Added "export" to text or HTML.
2019/09/09 1.3.0-dev5
New features:
- Added local variable tables.
- Reworked the instruction operand edit dialog.
Other changes:
- "Smart" PLP handling is now optional.
- Highlight non-default flags.
- Tweaked PETSCII DCI handling.
- Reworked multi-encoding output in 64tass.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed issue #47.
2019/08/20 1.3.0-dev4
Other changes:
- Changed the way ASCII is handled in 64tass.
2019/08/19 1.3.0-dev3
New features:
- Added support for multiple character encodings.
- Various parts of the UI updated to allow the encoding to be specified.
- Added C64 PETSCII and screen codes.
- Updated the string scanners to work with different encodings, and include control characters as valid string data (e.g. CR/LF).
- Updated the assembly source generators to output appropriate code.
- Made string and character operand delimiters configurable, so you can tell at a glance how something is encoded.
Other changes:
- Updated cc65 for v2.18. Tweaked 64tass output.
2019/08/04 1.3.0-dev2
New features:
- Added partial support for ACME cross-assembler.
Bug fixes:
- Minor UI fixes.
2019/08/02 1.3.0-dev1
New features:
- Added Apple /// SOS MLI inline call support.
Other changes:
- Changed handling of BRK to treat it as a single-byte instruction with no operand.
- Broke all existing plugins by requiring explicit C# interface declarations.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed copying of regression test data in MakeDist.
- Fixed "your plugin is hosed" dialog.
2019/07/29 1.2.0
2019/07/21 1.2.0-beta1
Other changes:
- Ported entire user interface from WinForms to WPF.
- Added crash handler that writes uncaught exceptions to CrashLog.txt.
2019/04/19 1.1.0
Bug fixes:
- Don't crash when assembling if the assemblers have never been configured.
2019/04/15 1.1.0-dev3
New features:
- Added optional annotation of auto-labels.
Other changes:
- Added more detail to cross-reference window.
2018/11/12 1.1.0-dev2
New features:
- Added "Format As Word" (Ctrl+W).
Bug fixes:
- Work around cc65 single-pass behavior.
- Work around Merlin 32 instruction parsing bug.
Other changes:
- Made double-click on opcode of partial labels (e.g.
LDA #<label
) jump to label. - Added 2014-label-dp regression test.
2018/10/26 1.1.0-dev1
New features:
- Generalized assembler configuration. Output column widths may now be set separately for each assembler.
- Added 64tass assembler support.
- Added setting to insert spaces between bytes in the Bytes column.
Bug fixes:
- Changed the glyph used to indicate embedded instructions. The previous one didn't render correctly on Win7 or Linux.
Other changes:
- Added a "cross-assembler bugs & quirks" section to the manual.
2018/10/16 1.0.0
Bug fixes:
- Fixed goto-by-offset, which would occasionally not find the destination.
2018/10/12 1.0.0-beta2
New features:
- Added some symbols for C64, C128, and Atari Lynx.
Bug fixes:
- Fixed selection highlight update (crash).
- Fixed add-label shortcut for adjusted operands.
- Fixed code list column width save/restore.
Other changes:
- Improved behavior under Mono. No longer crashing on startup. Gets kinda funky though.
- Recognize mouse thumb button as navigate-back (just like web browsers).
2018/10/09 1.0.0-beta1
Other changes:
- Improved hinting. Added keyboard shortcuts, and changed behavior to only hint the first byte on each selected line.
- Merged "edit operand" and "edit data format" into combined "edit operand".
- Added a keyboard shortcut for disabling the uncategorized data analyzer.
- Added additional tutorials.
- Merged a couple of RuntimeData READMEs into the main HTML documentation.
- Misc documentation cleanup.
2018/10/07 1.0.0-alpha3
New features:
- Added split-address table formatter.
- Save & restore main window location and maximization state.
- Added Apple /// symbols (courtesy David Schmidt).
- Added placeholder Atari Lynx definition (+ 65CS02 declaration).
- Added first-word-is-load-addr parameter to system defs, primarily for C64 binaries.
Bug fixes:
- Don't crash when single-byte instructions have a single-byte data format left over from a previous life.
- Fixed some Mono compatibility issues.
Other changes:
- Renamed undocumented 6502 opcodes to match Unintended Opcodes doc.
- Added some hotkeys, removed others.
- Changed cc65 generator to output v2.17-compatible source when assembler binary not found.
- Flipped the Name and Value columns in the Symbols window.
- Edited / expanded documentation.
2018/09/28 1.0.0-alpha2
Bug fixes:
- Fixed crash on startup.
2018/09/28 1.0.0-alpha1
Initial release.