VASSAL 3.5.0-beta1 Released

uckelman · Nov 27, 2020

13706: Console, for entering commands to affect errorlog, properties, etc.
13522: Performance improvements for Global Key Commands
13504: Simpler way to display PDF files from Help menu
13494: Expose version numbers and module strings to module as properties
13432: MouseOverStackViewer can show > 1 piece of a deck
13417: Editor's search function can now search piece traits and component attributes
13415: MouseoverStackViewer has HTML support and additional formatting options
13414: "Help" button (and help information) added to Preferences dialog
13368: Added preference to control drag-at-edge-of-map width
13355: Threshold for centering on opponent's move is now configurable
13352: Title Bar of module should always show most recent Save/Load/Log
13297: Ability to Deselect a piece with a Key Command (also remove it from its stack)
13296: Flare feature for map
13219: Added KeyNamer for overriding key names
1868: Method for removing unused images from modules
1826: Aesthetic improvements to dialogs
1807: Chess clocks
1804: Added Preference for turning off sounds

Bug fixes

13741: DataArchive.getImageNames() incorrectly returns an empty string if images/ has an entry in the ZIP archive
13675: Piece Slots shouldn't be allowed at very top level of Piece Palette
13660: Replaced ComponentSplitter with SplitPane for better splitter positioning
13659: "Remember window size" preference is no longer ignored
13593: Global preferences are written when changed
13509: Save As in Editor, if it fails, complains the new filename
13495: Wizard should set the initial value for next save/load dialog
13336: Fixed incorrect date format in SecretNotesController
12946: Prevent top level required components from being deleted in Editor
4779: Comparison operator >= no longer incorrectly documented as =>

Other improvements

13661: Simplified ZIP archive writing and error reporting
13450: Improve look of Auto Configured editor dialogs
13437: Improve visibility of Logging status - Help people to remember to start logs
13363: buildFile renamed to buildFile.xml
13354: Add a chatter message when starting to write a logfile
13353: Use native file chooser on Linux
13333: Better handling of logfile/savefile comments
13326: Saving a module will default to .vmod, an extension to .vext
13323: Player switching sides now reported in Chat Log
13098: Move Compatibility related preferences on the General tab to a new Compatibility tab
1907: Suggest default filename extensions