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Changelog

What's new in version 2.5.69

Parser Updates
- Added variable support to the SRAM functions
- Fixed an issue with DrawTiles and multi-dimensional arrays
- Added an option in the preferences to stop compiling on the first error
- Fixed an issue with LoadTiles crashing the compiler if there weren't enough arguments
- Fixed a crash when a Type Mismatch occurs in a For...Next declaration
- Fixed a bug with FreeSprite
- Added new System Identifiers (vInt, hInt) to begin deprecating the multiple other confusing methods
- Deprecated the Rem command/keyword
- Deprecated the Tab command/keyword
- Changed all clr.l d0 to moveq #0, d0
- Updated/Edited the core ASM library
Help Updates
- Updated System Variables to System Identifiers
- Added & updated the For...Next command reference
- Added & updated the FreeAllSprites command reference
- Added & updated the FreeSprite command reference
- Added & updated the Global command reference
- Added & updated the GoSub command reference
- Added & updated the GoTo command reference
- Added & updated the Halt command reference
- Added & updated the HBlank command reference
- Added & updated the HideSprite command reference
- Added & updated the If...End If command reference
- Added & updated the Import command reference
- Added & updated the $Include command reference
- Added & updated the Ink command reference
- Added & updated the Input command reference
- Added & updated the Library command reference
- Added & updated the LinkSprite command reference
- Added & updated the LoadFont command reference
- Added & updated the LoadTiles command reference
- Added & updated the Local command reference
- Added & updated the Locate command reference
- Added & updated the MoveSprite command reference
- Added & updated the On command reference
- Added & updated the Option command reference
- Added & updated the Palette command reference
- Added & updated the Palettes command reference
- Added & updated the Poke, PokeInt, PokeLong command reference
- Added & updated the Print command reference
- Added & updated the PropSprite command reference
- Added & updated the Psg command reference
- Added & updated the PsgVol command reference
- Added & updated the Randomize command reference
- Added & updated the Read, ReadInt, ReadLong command reference
- Added & updated the RegMove.b, RegMove.l, RegMove.w command reference
- Added & updated the Reload, Restore command reference
- Fixed the VarPtr&() function reference
- Added & updated the Reset command reference
- Added & updated the Return command reference
- Added & updated the Scroll command reference
- Added & updated the Scroll2 command reference
- Added & updated the SetGfxPlane command reference
- Added & updated the SetScrollMode command reference
- Added & updated the SetScrollPlane command reference
- Added & updated the SetTextPlane command reference
- Added & updated the ShadowMode command reference
- Added & updated the ShiftSprite command reference
- Added & updated the Sleep command reference
- Added & updated the Sleep2 command reference
- Added & updated the SramWrite command reference
- Added & updated the TileOrg command reference
- Added & updated the TrapCpu command reference
- Added & updated the TvSet command reference
- Added & updated the Valt command reference
- Added & updated the VdpRamWrite command reference
- Added & updated the ViData, ViDataInt, ViDataLong command reference
- Added & updated the ViDataFile command reference
- Added & updated the VidMode command reference
- Added & updated the WaitPadUp command reference
- Added & updated the WaitRaster command reference
- Added & updated the While...Wend command reference
- Added & updated the WindowProp command reference
- Added & updated the Write, WriteInt, WriteLong command reference
- Added & updated the XgmPlayPcm command reference
- Added & updated the XgmSetPcm command reference
- Added & updated the XgmStartTrack command reference
- Added & updated the XgmStopPcm command reference
- Added & updated the XgmTrack command reference
Removed VGM Music Maker from the installation

What's new in version 2.5.66 (Compiled January 5, 2019)?

Parser Updates
- Fixed the ASM code blocks to be inserted into the code exactly as entered in from the IDE instead of padding it with tabs
- Fixed a bug when using string functions with the Print command
- Fixed a bug when using Peek() and PeekInt() with VarPtr& and LblPtr&
- Compiled ROM's now compile to the nearest 64KB. This is to help prevent emulators for misidentifying ROM formats
- Fixed a bug with the String$() function
- Fixed a bug when using functions that return a string value and allows integer/long inputs
- Fixed a bug when using parenthesis around the While <express>
- Fixed a bug with Len() and string arrays
- Fixed a bug with Mid$() and string arrays
- Fixed a bug with Mid$() and If statements
- Added support for Else If, which acts the same as ElseIf
- Fixed a bug when concatenating strings with Str$()
- Optimized parser a bit
- Updated command.dat
  - Removed Integer, Long, and String
IDE Updates
- Added Save All to the File menu
- Added a Save All icon to the toolbar
- Added Integer, Long, and String to the SecondBASIC System Variables
- Added a "Fix File Paths" button under the Files tab of the main window
Documentation Updates
- Rewrote the entire help documentation so it could be distributed with SecondBASIC and hosted on the Second Dimension website
- Fixed a typo under /General/Project Browser
- Updated the /General/System Variables page
- Removed /General/Troubleshooting due to the drop in support for non-Windows OSes
- Updated the /Function Reference/HBlankOn() page
- Fixed a typo on the /Function Reference/Len() page
- Updated the example on the /Function Reference/Palette() page
- Updated the example on the /Function Reference/Peek(), PeekInt(), PeekLong&() page
- Updated the example on the /Function Reference/ReadTile() page
- Updated the example on the /Function Reference/SramRead() page
- Updated /General/System Variables

Whats new in version 2.5.64 (Compiled 09/16/2018)?

Parser Updates
- Fixed a bug with the bug/error catching routines that would crash the compiler due to an overflow
- Expanded $Include to be more functional and useful
- Fixed a bug with AND and bit referencing
- Fixed a bug with Chr$() and using logical expressions
- Fixed a bug with Dim/Global/Local and using At <LineLabel>
- Fixed a bug with Scroll2

Whats new in version 2.5.60 (Compiled 06/03/2018)?

Parser Updates
- Fixed a bug with XGM v2 and variables not being properly defined
- Added an Overflow error (\config\err.dat update required)
- Fixed a bug when subtracting from the DataPtr&
- Fixed a bug with arrays and referencing them in certain functions
  - When referencing an array in a function such as VarPtr&(), SecondBASIC would create a non-indexed version of the variable and would supersede referencing the array. This has been resolved for integer and long data types
- Fixed a bug with arrays and Option Explicit
  - When using VarPtr&() and similar functions, the array would be considered not declared and it treated the array and non-array variable as separate entities. This has been resolved for integer and long data types
- Returned the For...Next loop assembly back to BEX's routine
  - This was done for troubleshooting purposes and should have no affect on existing projects
  - Fixed a bug with using Step variables in For...Next loops
- Deprecated outdated, duplicate, or broken commands and functions:
  - Shlink
  - Puts
  - MemCopy
  - FastTileCopy
  - Let
  - Tab()
- Fixed a bug with variable names
  - When using a variable such as x1() and x, the compiler would generate an error with variable not existing and potentially crashing the IDE
- Added 32x Support (\lib\basic.lib update required)
  - Use Option Compile32X to compile to the 32x
  - Updated 32x cartridge header information
  - Added 32x variables
  - Added command: MarsVidMode
  - Added command: MarsVidRequest
  - Added command: MarsSwapBuffer
  - Added 32x validation/errors
- Fixed a bug with Dim'ing integer arrays at address locations
- Fixed a bug with Dim'ing longs and long arrays at address locations
- Fixed a bug with Dim'ing strings and string arrays at address locations
- Updated/Added error codes (\config\err.dat update required)
  - Added error codes for 32x specific commands
  - Added an error code for left open For loops
  - Added an error code for deprecated commands and functions
  - Added an error code for using End If without an If statement
- Fixed a bug with the Print command
IDE Updates
- Fixed Launching External Application
- Removed a duplicate INI keyvalue
- Added a /rebuild command-line argument
- Added an option to select Genesis or 32x in the Preferences window
- Renamed the Misc tab to Environment in the Preferences window
New Help Documentation

Whats new in version 2.5.59 RC1 (Compiled 02/11/2018)?

Parser Updates
- Fixed a bug with arrays and conditional statements
- Added new Option values:
  - UseXgmVer1
  - UseXgmVer2
- Added new system variables (recommended to avoid using unless otherwise specified):
  - PcmID&
  - XgmReady
  - XgmTempo
  - XgmTempoDef
  - XgmTempoCnt
  - VDPData
  - VDPCTRL
  - Z80Halt
  - Z80_RESET
- Added XGM Driver v2
- Added new commands and functions:
  - XgmVintProc
  - XgmResumeMusic
  - XgmElapsedTime&()
  - XgmIsMusicPlaying()
IDE Updates
- Added a Pad ROM tool (Tools -> Pad ROM)
- Fixed a typo on the color editor form. When selecting "highlight", a pop-up notification stated it worked on Palette 2, which is supposed to be Palette 3
- Updated the Palette Editor
- Changed the video mode options from radio buttons to a drop down list
- Added a cursor icon to note which color entry is selected
- If no source code window is open, then the "Insert into source code" option is disabled
- Added an import button
- Affinity Draw Palettes can be imported
- Palette DataInt code can be pasted in
- Added new option in the Preferences
- Misc Tab:
  - Added XGM Version Selection
  - Added file association support

What's new in version 2.2.33 to 2.2.48b (Compiled June 1, 2016 to December 13, 2017, Patch Release Only)?

Parser Updates
- Fixed a bug with calls to user defined ASM subroutines
- Fixed a bug with Data commands and strings
- Fixed a bug with user subroutines and functions
- Fixed a bug with ASM code blocks inside of functions or subs
- Fixed a bug to check for constants before user functions and subs
- Fixed a bug with the exponential operator (^)
- Fixed a bug with the line break operator (:)
- Added NoLoadFont as an Option argument
- Added Reset command
- Added LinkSprite command
- Added command line compiling (beta)
- Fixed a bug with the Scroll2 command
- Updated SFX code
- Fixed a bug with string arrays and memory size
- Fixed/Added a Type Mismatch error when comparing strings with non-string variables
- Fixed a bug with functions that have a space between the function name and the argument list
- Fixed a bug with Dim var At <Address>
- Fixed a bug with SetScrollMode
- Fixed a bug with parenthesis and DrawTile commands
- Fixed a bug with nested Select Cases
IDE Updates
- Fixed a crash when pressing the "remove file" button on the Files tab and nothing is selected
- Fixed the highlight syntax for XgmOff
- Fixed the "Copy ROM" option
- Fixed the "Copy ASM" option
- Fixed a bug with placing XGM/Audio Tracks in the wrong location causing an alignment issue
Library Updates
- Adjusted the reset code to accommodate Soft Resets

What's new in version 2.2.32 (Compiled May 31, 2016, Patch Release Only)?

Parser Updates
- Fixed division by 0 bug that would crash the compiler
- Fixed an error that would occur if your project was saved on a different drive than SecondBASIC (ie, a flash drive or a secondary hard drive)
- Fixed a bug when calling a user function
IDE Updates
- Started the command line compiling (incomplete, unannounced)

What's new in version 2.2.31 (Compiled May 16, 2016, Patch Release Only)?

Parser Updates
- Fixed the hotkey for Replace (CTRL+H)
- ASM code window now updates when themes are applied
- System variables have been "normalized" to match the rest of the command set
- Fixed a bug when saving themes
- Updated the Compiler Log output window
IDE Updates
- Fixed an issue with the Dim command
- Fixed an error message with the ELSE command
- Fixed an issue with the Peek command and expressions
- Heapstart code has been adjusted again
- Fixed an error when referencing arrays without an argument

What's new in version 2.2.30 (Compiled May 15, 2016)?

Parser Updates
- Fixed an issue with bit referencing functions
- Fixed an issue with the HEAPSTART not being set to the appropriate value
IDE Updates
- Fixed the font size in the preferences