Express Dictate

To find out what version of the software you are currently using, click Help on the menu bar at the top of the program's window (not the Help button on the toolbar), and then click "About Express Dictate".

Please be aware if you purchased more than 3 months ago you may need to purchase an upgrade to use the current version. For upgrade pricing go to http://www.nch.com.au/upgrade/index.html with your old registration ID number and Key.

If you want to try the current version with the option to restore your older version, please backup your Program Files sub folder containing the software for Windows, or copy the app from your Applications folder to a backup location for Mac OS

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Build Version Logs Follow:
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Version 5.64

• Fixed in Recipient properties window, Security section box is not visible properly
• Fixed in Archived Dictation window, Date Send and Time not shown while we immediately click Archive Dictation Icon after send file.
• Fixed application shows crash message while click on record button
• Fixed PopupControlDataInvalid() does not work in new recipient wizard
• Fixed option to Remember Last Entered Data for XML Prompts
• Fixed Express hangs for few seconds after close Options and click on the title or toolbar
• Fixed Undo/Redo remove notes and not restore them back
• Fixed older version of Express Dictate used beep twice before it would start recording
• Uploaded 2012-09-17

Version 5.63

• Fixed crash When Launching Application on 10.8
• Fixed after click Options button, Some links are missing from Help sub menu.
• Uploaded 2012-08-23

Version 5.62

• Uploaded 2012-08-09

Version 5.62

• Fixed: UI issue appears after clicking over archive dictation during sending dictation.
• Uploaded 2012-08-09

Version 5.61

• Fixed audio encoder setting for .wav or .dct are not properly Translated
• Uploaded 2012-08-07

Version 5.60

• Fixed open dictation in express dictate,it displayed wrong duration.
• Done instead of showing error message after sending a dictation Express should show a alert message when a user clicks on 'Send' to send a dictation which has an attachment.
• Fixed ExpressDictate crashes every time when user tries to load the attached .mp3 files using main menu 'File' -> choose 'Load Audio File....'.
• Uploaded 2012-08-07

Version 5.59

• Uploaded 2012-07-19

Version 5.59

• Uploaded 2012-07-19

Version 5.59

• Fixed Protokolle(logs) and help button is not displayed in "Archived dictation" window
• Fixed open help page through ? icon then page redirect to content page instead of recipient properties page.
• Uploaded 2012-07-19

Version 5.59

• Fixed Protokolle(logs) and help button is not displayed in "Archived dictation" window
• Fixed open help page through ? icon then page redirect to content page instead of recipient properties page.
• Uploaded 2012-07-19

Version 5.58

• Fixed when playing dictation recording back, it skips beginnings of words
• Improved Undo functionality
• Fixed probblem where audio files other than .wav were not get deleted in the Archived Dictations window
• Uploaded 2012-07-03

Version 5.57

• Fixed When Save to dct appears message says that you are she to non-dct and attachment will be lost
• Uploaded 2012-01-20

Version 5.56

• Fixed sending options-> Dct-> Audio Encoder - if keep all Auto (by default), next message says Uncommon Audio Codec
• Fixed when user click on record button,it displayed unexpected duration
• Fixed duration stopped automatically and express dictate became not responding
• Uploaded 2012-01-19

Version 5.55

• Fixed have to Wait before recording
• Uploaded 2012-01-12

Version 5.54

• Uploaded 2012-01-12

Version 5.54

• Fixed Vec VIS 200 Device Does not Work
• Fixed there no apparent difference in Goto start and rewind button
• Fixed option to Remember Last Entered Data for XML Prompts
• Done click on notes to type notes does not work if New recording
• Fixed clinical ID and Case Number no longer stay at default settings once you enter it once.
• Uploaded 2012-01-12

Version 5.53

• Fixed Autofilename is always the same on new dictation - causing user confusion
• Fixed [Win7] On Send Method- Error reports "Invalid email address"
• Fixed Ctrl+A for Notes Window
• Done Options-> Sending tab -> Create Typist -> Select "Send Method" as Delegate and tick the checkbox "Secure connection" - It will not work..
• Uploaded 2011-12-29

Version 5.53

• Fixed Autofilename is always the same on new dictation - causing user confusion
• Fixed [Win7] On Send Method- Error reports "Invalid email address"
• Fixed Ctrl+A for Notes Window
• Done Options-> Sending tab -> Create Typist -> Select "Send Method" as Delegate and tick the checkbox "Secure connection" - It will not work..
• Uploaded 2011-11-29

Version 5.52

• Fixed Trans - options - sending tab - link does not show up at the bottom of the dialog
• Done XML data fields should default to empty when creating a new dictation
• Uploaded 2011-11-28

Version 5.51

• Fixed Trans - options - sending tab - link does not show up at the bottom of the dialog
• Done XML data fields should default to empty when creating a new dictation
• Uploaded 2011-11-27

Version 5.51

• Done add used component keys to
• Fixed some problem while deleting subfolders from data folder
• Fixed "Audio backup" should not say "Backup was successful" when CD burn is cancelled
• Fixed attempt to rename dictation by click on it in the list does not work
• Fixed duration displayed on grid and below play timer both values are not matchng
• Done user cannot selective delete of attachments from attachment list
• Fixed unable to open the dictation report
• Uploaded 2011-11-21

Version 5.50

• Fixed if user type in incorrect password for encryption app uses old one
• New settings Dialog: to make "Format" page more clear/explanative for user;
• Fixed bug when the app could be crashed on the device, when MP3 settings are on (can be reproduced on iPad)
• Fixed if user type in incorrect password for encryption app uses old one
• Uploaded 2011-11-15

Version 5.49

• Fixed SpeechMike button presses ignored after leaving program idle for several minutes
• Fixed some problem while deleting subfolders from data folder
• Fixed Options -> Controller: Status is not refreshed when controller is disconnected then reconnected
• Uploaded 2011-11-12

Version 5.48

• Fixed application is crashed
• Fixed running .exe does not work with commandline send option
• Fixed sending never ends...[custom commandline]
• Fixed play windows lost waveform and sound
• Uploaded 2011-10-31

Version 5.47

• Done Philips SpeechMike Air 3000 support
• Fixed it is impossible to send a dictation twice.
• Fixed [iOS 5] Numbers are not displayed on rolls of 'Set User ID' dlg.
• Uploaded 2011-10-17

Version 5.46

• Fixed 'Record Insert' or 'Record at End' functionality is working after 2 times clicking from control menu.
• New support of MP3 format has been added. Settings dialog / Send page has an option to enable use of MP3 format.
• Uploaded 2011-10-11

Version 5.45

• Done change layout of main window playback controls
• Fixed no Confirmation message - if duplicate notes are added in the attachment list
• Done Rewind & Play command on a single input device button
• Done noise reduction / cancellation
• Uploaded 2011-09-23

Version 5.44

• Fixed skipping words while recording
• Fixed custom command-line send method gives incorrect file path
• Done FTP option to transfer files
• Fixed dct properties-> encryption-> User ID - only 3 digits allowed. Should be 6 digits.
• Fixed seems 'If sever down try to send directly' option does not work.
• -This option has been disabled like it was done in other products (WavePad, RecordPad):
• -The 'Send directly if failure' option does not work.
• -This feature has a very limited support in iPhone / WinMobile platforms, so this checkbox "Send directly if failure" has been removed.
• Fixed The 'Append User Name' and 'Append Time Stamp' option do not work when sending dictations by EMAIL.
• Done warn user when selected codec is not cross-platform
• Uploaded 2011-09-07

Version 5.43

• Fixed month used in new dictation name in the place of minutes.
• Uploaded 2011-08-16

Version 5.43

• Fixed few words are not in FR.
• Fixed Option->Disk Usage ->Data Folder is not validated.
• Fixed in FTP sending setup, Encryption Validation problem in .wav and .mp3 file formats.
• Uploaded 2011-08-15

Version 5.41

• No major issues
• Uploaded 2011-08-03

Version 5.41

• Fixed wrong Hot-Key references in Help.
• Fixed rename file name as space, File name change as “untitled”
• Fixed in disabled mode, shortcut keys Ctrl+s and Ctrl+E is working.
• Done in Help different type of sending options are not mentioned
• Fixed in FTP Recipient Properties page, Folder Path not populated
• Fixed "open" button does not work properly
• Done support loading DCT files with attachments
• Fixed Import .dct file fails.
• Fixed when playing a dictation, click Forward or Rewind button dictation stops.
• Done let users know which recordings are encrypted
• Done the last used folder should be remembered separately for each action
• Done the user should be warned in cases when attachments will be lost for reason of using non-DCT file.
• Fixed save any dictation, attachment not saved
• Uploaded 2011-08-03

Version 5.40

• Fixed keyboard shortcuts are not displayed in tooltip
• Fixed source directory is not validated in "Dock (Audio File Transfer)" dialog
• Fixed NCH Speech recognition tool does not install on XP
• Fixed 'Record volume Level' should shown only when 'microphone'/master volume(win7) is selected.
• Fixed ExpressDictate crashes when Speech recognition installation is cancelled
• Fixed load encrypted dct file failed with no error message - dictation just not appears in the list
• Uploaded 2011-07-22

Version 5.36

• Fixed Keyboard shortcuts are not displayed in tooltip
• Uploaded 2011-07-12

Version 5.36

• Uploaded 2011-07-11

Version 5.35

• Fixed Notes are cleared when selecting a dictation.
• Fixed Express Dictate plays tones with jar at the end.
• Done Use LOpenPlayDialog() for preview in Recover dialog
• Done show warning if level stays at zero when recording
• Uploaded 2011-07-08

Version 5.34

• Fixed [ftp]: if ftp folder has a lot of files app hangs when user tries to restore send file
• Uploaded 2011-07-04

Version 5.33

• Done assign keyboard shortcuts for 'Mark Delete Start / End' actions
• Done install speech-to-text engine if none are found
• Fixed Exspress DIctate can not load all supported files from folder
• Done allow to load more different formats through 'Dock Audio File Transfer Method' option
• Done save, delete, ad attachment uniformed
• Fixed saving to mp3 does not work.
• Fixed notes Written with \n Line Endings Fail To Display Correctly
• Uploaded 2011-06-29

Version 5.32

• Uploaded 2011-06-02

Version 5.32

• Added Olympus Directrec DR-1000 support.
• Added System-wide hot-key commands for "Previous dictation" / "Next dictation".
• Added keyboard short-cut for deleting a dictation from the "Archived Dictations" dialog.
• Fixed could not load DCT files.
• Fixed Notes were being truncated to 259 characters.
• Fixed "Custom Command-Line" send method wasn't working.
• Fixed Dictation list "Priority" column now sorts semantically instead of alphabetically.
• Fixed Ctrl+S, Ctrl+E, F2 keyboard short-cuts no longer work when too few or too many dictations are selected.
• Fixed Options -> Sending -> Properties -> Format controls weren't being enabled / disabled correctly when the send method was changed.
• Fixed Edit -> "Select All" menu item was being enabled / disabled incorrectly.
• Changed keyboard short-cut for Stop from Esc to Shift+Esc, so Esc can be used for other functions. (e.g., Cancelling dictation renaming.)
• Uploaded 2011-06-02

Version 5.31

• Fixed the 'Transferring files by iTunes' instruction refers to WavePad instead of Pocket Dictate.
• Uploaded 2011-05-17

Version 5.30

• Fixed to add option to transfer files through iTunes. Files can be transferred from PocketDictate 'Documents' directory to desktop folder with use of iTunes / 'Send' functionality;
• Uploaded 2011-05-16

Version 5.29

• Uploaded 2011-05-14

Version 5.29

• Fixed displaying of recording process starts with delay about 5-7 seconds since moment when recording actually starts.
• Fixed Express Dictate can not load a DCT-file.
• Fixed Options ~ Text Formatting Variables exist in help but did not find in software option.
• Fixed Rewind works wrong if play from the end of dictation backward. Sound does quickly at 1st sec while RW, then silence
• Fixed No user ID added to encrypted dictations
• Done Fix for big files / send by email feature (To port/enable 'AutoSplit' option )
• Fixed Failed Dialog Layout and Text
• Fixed Small toolbar -> Redo/Undo buttons - If click on Undo button, Redo button not become enabled
• Done filename Prompt Like Other Versions
• Fixed ability to split recordings over 25 minutes
• Uploaded 2011-05-14

Version 5.28

• Fixed Archived Dictation play shortcuts F9 active when it should not be
• Fixed buttons "Cancel" does not work in dialog wizard "Recipient Properties->Send Method".
• Fixed dialog "Recipient Properties->Send Method" linked with wrong page of help.
• Fixed few short cuts (F11, F12) are not working as expected.
• Uploaded 2011-05-11

Version 5.27

• Uploaded 2011-04-19

Version 5.27

• Uploaded 2011-04-19

Version 5.27

• Fixed Dragon 11 Speech to Text Engine does not work with Scribe
• Fixed at first time running appear audio setup wizard. On step Microphone setup it say words "Express Dictate Volume check" in EN, not ES
• Uploaded 2011-04-19

Version 5.26

• Added Philips SpeechMike Pro 3200 support.
• Added Philips SpeechMike Classic 3210 support.
• Added Options -> Creation -> "Default name", for choosing between "Creation date / time" and "Dictation number".
• Done Dictation naming to be restored to earlier version
• Changed "Controller Setup Wizard" -> "Detection Method" and "Controller Type" pages have been merged into one "Select Controller" page.
• Fixed "Unable to load Real Audio Core DLL" error when loading RealAudio files.
• Fixed small toolbar -> Redo/Undo buttons - If click on Undo btn, Redo btn not become enabled
• Fixed the 'File could not be opened' error message is appeared when attempt to send a dictation to Delegate server and 'Backup sent dictations' option is ticked.
• Fixed field in column "Duration" does not correct.
• Fixed after press button "Ok" on dialog "Options", disappeared ticks for following menu items "View->Show Dictation Notes" and "Always on Top".
• Fixed if seek to the middle dictation then click on Record button(voice activation enabled, but no voice.. ie ED waiting for voice), then on Play - ED will playing from the middle and recording at the end at the same time
• Fixed Visual painting issue
• Fixed Visual painting issue in "Dock (Audio Cable)" dialog
• Fixed it's not possible to 'Undo' Wavepad changes, After 'Undo' track has 00:00 duration and no audio
• Fixed missing buttons of help on all dialogs of wizard.
• Fixed the 'Cancel' action instead of 'OK' is dedicated for pressing 'ENTER' in the 'Recipient Properties' dialogue.
• Fixed Win7-64 Reports Invalid Email Address
• Fixed stopping a recording by deselecting the dictation was not updating the dictation's duration, undo / redo stack, etc.
• Fixed starting playback while waiting for voice-activated recording to start wasn't stopping recording.
• Fixed some input controls in the dictation transfer options page were validated incorrectly on some Windows 7 machines.
• Fixed undo after "Edit with WavePad" was loading sound incorrectly.
• Fixed Send to Delegate with "Backup sent dictations" enabled no longer gives "File could not be opened" error when dictation name contains invalid file-system characters.
• Fixed Tones (Options -> Tones) sometimes weren't playing to the end.
• Fixed check-marks on menu items no longer disappear after Options dialog is used.
• Fixed Dictation -> "Load Audio File" with many files selected now continues to load subsequent files if one can't be loaded.
• Fixed no longer create an incomplete recipient entry when the create recipient wizard is cancelled.
• Fixed Controller icon on status bar wasn't responding to mouse clicks properly when using high Windows DPI setting.
• Fixed "Dock (Audio Cable)" dialog controls no longer become unresponsive while recording is restarting.
• Fixed FTP explorer dialog tool-bar buttons and menu items now become disabled when unavailable.
• Fixed blank error dialog no longer appears when attempting to upload empty recording to Express Delegate server.
• Fixed Playback DB meter was showing incorrect levels for some recordings when using a DirectSound playback device.
• Uploaded 2011-04-12

Version 5.25

• Fixed page "http://www.nch.com.au/express/de/tour.html" contained english text.
• Uploaded 2011-01-06

Version 5.25

• Upgrade same as French version
• Uploaded 2011-01-05

Version 5.24

• Fixed changing of record volume level in the 'Dock(Audio Cable)' dlg takes effect only after restart recording.
• Done Hot-key list should stretch vertically
• Uploaded 2010-12-22

Version 5.23

• Fixed [Win7] Crash with attempt to play wav with high sample rate.
• Fixed changing of record volume level in the 'Dock(Audio Cable)' dlg takes effect only after restart recording.
• Done Verify controller web page links
• Added Philips SpeechMike Classic 5262 support.
• Fixed No longer record static when audio recording device input volume is set to maximum.
• Fixed Dictation -> "Open Attachment List" -> Remove wasn't removing all selected attachments.
• Fixed msvcr80.dll not found error when loading DSS files on some machines.
• Fixed USB controller button press and / or release was sometimes being ignored.
• Fixed vPedal vP-1 (Serial) middle pedal press is now detected correctly.
• Fixed "Controller Setup Wizard" -> "Controller Button / Pedal Detection" no longer fails to transition to next page after last button is released.
• Changed Dictation -> Load now down-samples to 44.1KHz if the original audio's sample rate was higher.
• Changed Cancel and recover notices are now sent for each part of a dictation when a DCT sent via email with "Automatically split" is recovered.
• Changed renaming a dictation to a blank name now gives the name "Untitled".
• Changed changes to the "Record volume level" slider on the "Dock (Audio Cable)" dialog now take effect straight away.
• Changed Recipient -> "Backup folder" and Format -> "File name format" in the "Recipient Properties" dialog are now validated.
• Uploaded 2010-12-17

Version 5.22

• Fixed: Deletion of multiple attachments at one time works incorrectly - only everyother file will be deleted.
• Fixed: Destination folder path for the 'Backup Sent Dictations' option is not verified.
• Fixed: It is allowed to use empty name and name without any %%tag for file name template.
• Uploaded 2010-12-8

Build Version Logs Follow:
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Version 5.21

• Initial release of Express Dictate on Windows for Spanish speakers
• Uploaded 2010-11-29

Version 5.20

• Added voice commands for controlling the application, using a SAPI 5 speech recognition engine
• Added undo/redo for changes to notes and priority, and 'Edit with WavePad'
• Added support for RCA and Creative Labs VOC file formats
• Added mapping of Change Priority command to a system-wide hot-key or a controller button/pedal
• Added support for DirectSound playback devices
• Changed to add a log entry when a dictation is sent using 'Load and send audio file'
• Changed keyboard short-cuts shown in menu items to reflect system-wide hot-key configuration
• Changed free disk space check to be constant instead of only when a new dictation is created
• Changed 'Backup Audio' to prompt before overwriting existing files, and to also prompt about applying a numerical suffix when several dictations have the same name
• Changed 'Save as...' to give a warning and abort earlier if the dictation has no audio data
• Changed playback and recording to now stop whenever the 'Attach file(s)' or 'Attachment list' dialogs are open
• Changed F12 to no longer be mapped as a system-wide hot-key because it is reserved for use by Windows
• Changed main window dictation list header to be hidden when the list becomes too small, regardless of whether or not the window is in compact mode
• Changed so that Send Log folder and Note Template file location now alter when the Data Folder is changed in 'Options - Disk Usage'
• Fixed incorrect log folder being opened from the 'Archived Dictations' dialog after Data Folder is changed in 'Options - Disk Usage'
• Fixed loading of RAW and VOX files
• Fixed incorrect Subject line on emails sent to recipient when 'Automatically split the file' size was exceeded
• Fixed keyboard short-cuts and system-wide hot-keys for Play, Record, FF, and REW to now distinguish between quick tap and long hold
• Fixed 'Save As...', 'Edit with WavePad' and 'Archived Dictations - Backup' to now work for dictations with characters in name that are unsuitable for a file name
• Fixed handling of non-Latin characters in file names, notes, etc. (now building as Unicode)
• Fixed to no longer display notes from the new dictation at completion of 'Audio Cable Method' docking while another dictation is selected
• Fixed the Duration column to update correctly when 'Dictation - New' is selected while a recording is in progress
• Fixed dictations recorded before Express Dictate registration to now have the correct user ID when sent after registration
• Fixed 'Dictation - Backup audio' menu option always producing corrupt files when GSM codec was selected
• Fixed loading of VOB files on Windows 7 causing the program to crash
• Fixed changing the priority of a dictation very soon after changing it's notes causing the changes to the notes to be lost
• Fixed recording not being stopped if sending during recording when no recipients had been configured
• Fixed 'Dock (Audio Cable)' dialog sometimes disabling the Restart button when "Click Restart to apply changes" text was shown
• Fixed list view sorting not being remembered between sessions for the main window and the 'Archived Dictations' dialog
• Fixed Priority pull-down list rendering incorrectly when the dictation list view is scrolled
• Fixed status bar images being drawn with the wrong theme when the Windows theme is changed while Express Dictate is running
• Fixed buttons not renderering as solid grey squares when disabled on Windows 2000
• Fixed scroll-bar 'Left Edge' and 'Right Edge' context menu options
• Improved speed of DSS file loading
• Improved the Help for docking with the Audio File Transfer Method, and added Help page for 'Backup Audio' dialog
• Uploaded 2010-10-07

Version 5.18

• Added uploading of attachments to Express Delegate servers (requires Express Delegate v4.05 or later)
• Added Philips SpeechMike Pro 5274 support
• Added display of "Modified since" date and time for 'Only load files newer than those previously loaded' option in Dock (Audio File Method) dialog
• Added context menu to notification area icon
• Added "Concepts ~ Encryption" page to Help file
• Changed "View Work Progress" and "Recover Sent Dictations" to now be unified into "Archived Dictations"
• Changed usage of default record mode when "Record Overwrite", "Record Insert", or "Record at End" are used
• Changed to no longer allow blank XML input for dictation name when "Replace Default Dictation Name" option is enabled
• Changed so that encryption can now be used during the trial period
• Changed to no longer allow adding of system-wide hot-keys without a valid command
• Changed controls in the Format tab of the 'Send to Typist Recipient Properties' dialog to now show the reason why they are disabled
• Fixed application crashes when the Options dialog was closed if a controller hadn't been configured
• Fixed swapped fast-forward and rewind default command maps for VEC Infinity foot pedals and Philips Foot Control 2320
• Fixed serial controllers such as the VEC Infinity IN-DB9 not working when the Options dialog is opened and then cancelled
• Fixed installation of SSL component if not found when receive method is Express Delegate and secure port is selected
• Fixed renaming the last dictation in the dictation list from an empty name to an empty name causing the dictation to disappear from the list
• Fixed the dictation icons in the 'Recover Sent Dictations' dialog to now correctly reflect whether or not each dictation has any attachments
• Fixed flickering of active controller text in Options - Controller on Windows 7
• Uploaded 2010-05-25

Version 5.17

• Added support for Philips SpeechMike and VIS USB input devices
• Added status bar icons for record mode and input device status
• Fixed file naming
• Fixed inability to change the DCT codec
• Fixed compression for sending DCT files
• Fixed GSM/PCM wrong codec bug
• Fixed "Template.doc not found" bug
• Fixed audio tones
• Uploaded 2010-02-05

Version 5.16

• Changed purchase class ID from "express" to "edictate"
• Fixed send date/time not being saved in some dictations
• Fixed "Send to Typist Recipient Properties" dialog 'File' tab controls not enabling/disabling correctly
• Uploaded 2010-01-15

Version 5.15

• Added Philips Foot Control 2320 support
• Added "Show plug and play controller diagnostics" link to "Controller Setup Wizard"
• Added new controller button/pedal commands: "Record (At end)", "Record (Insert)", "Record (Overwrite)"
• Changed "Delete sent recording(s) after (days)" option to now check on program startup
• Fixed cursor being moved to start of note whenever the notes are auto-saved
• Fixed Philips SpeechMike model numbers being detected incorrectly
• Fixed Philips SpeechMike entries appearing twice in the Controller Setup Wizard pull-down list of detected controllers
• Fixed Philips SpeechMike 'Record LED' not being turned on during recording
• Fixed VEC Voice Input Station VIS-200 recording LED not being turned on during recording
• Uploaded 2009-12-15

Version 5.14

• Added Philips SpeechMike Classic Plus 5272 support
• Added Philips SpeechMike Pro Plus 5276 support
• Added generic USB Philips SpeechMike controller configuration for limited support of models which aren't specifically supported
• Changed controller detection to no longer try to distinguish between VEC Infinity IN-USB-1 and IN-USB-2 foot pedals
• Fixed non-dispaly of error message when attempting to load an invalid MP3 file
• Fixed VEC Infinity IN-USB-1 foot pedal auto-detection to now work for 0x0110 revision hardware
• Fixed controller button/pedal presses or releases sometimes being ignored
• Fixed configuration of "Generic serial controller" not being restored when the application was closed and then run again
• NOTE: VEC Infinity IN-USB-1 and IN-USB-2 foot pedal controllers must be reconfigured if upgrading from an earlier version
• Uploaded 2009-11-12

Version 5.13

• Windows CE version is more commonly known as Pocket Dictate
• See here for Pocket Dictate version details
• Uploaded 2009-10-02

Version 5.12

• Added "Enable system-wide hot-keys" option
• Added unified NCH Software API (http://www.nchsoftware.com/api) support (API commands have changed - see Help file for documentation)
• Changed so XML element values can now appear in the Subject heading when sending dictations by email
• Changed foot pedal and hand-held controller support, including:
  - Automatic detection of plug and play controllers in the "Controller Setup Wizard"
  - Controller status icon in the main window status bar (updated in real-time for plug and play controllers)
  - More flexibility when mapping buttons/pedals to application commands
  - Improved interface for testing a configured controller
  - Improved support for controllers with more than three buttons/pedals
  - Improved support for tap lock
  - Support for serial ports other than COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4
  - No longer require third-party components such as piehid, vecusb, or vis
  - Improved support for 64-bit versions of Windows
  - Consistent user interface between Express Dictate and Express Scribe
  
• Changed MP3 file decoder optimisations
• Changed DVS file decoder to now read files in LP mode and updated SP mode
• Changed audio confirmation tones to play through the sound play device selected in Options instead of always using the default device
• Changed multimedia keyboard playback control keys to now work even when Express Dictate doesn't have focus
• Fixed double-clicking a file with an associated extension in Windows Explorer launching the application but not loading the file
• Fixed ripping CD audio to now abort if the CD is ejected during the rip
• NOTE: Foot pedal and hand-held controllers must be reconfigured if upgrading from an earlier version
• Uploaded 2009-09-04

Version 5.11

• Applied changes from Version 5.11 for Windows (see below).
• Added more space for email address in 'Senden an Typist Empfänger Eigenschaften' dialog (Optionen - Senden).
• Uploaded 2009-05-30

Version 5.11

• Added 'Export Notes' option to Dictation menu
• Added overwrite confirmation dialog if file already exists when saving a dictation that has been retrieved using 'Recover Sent Dictations'
• Changed volume check to continue playing on the "Soundcard and Playback Volume" page of Audio Setup Wizard after Play Volume Level has been altered
• Changed new dictation creation so that data added to XML elements is now HTML encoded
• Changed error message displayed when trying to load a DCT file that has attachments so it is more descriptive
• Changed "Edit with WavePad" and Dock dialog auto-send features to no longer function at end of 14-day free trial if Express Dictate hasn't been registered
• Fixed "Unable to start sound record device" and "Sound card has not been selected or is being used" errors
• Fixed email attachment size not always being 1.5MB when using the "Automatically split the file..." option on the 'Send To Typist Recipient Properties' dialog
• Fixed size input for "Automatically split the file..." option not accepting the "." period character
• Fixed Notes so that use of an "&" ampersand character no longer causes Notes to be truncated when uploading a dictation to an Express Delegate server
• Fixed overlapping Dictation report header lines
• Uploaded 2009-05-29

Version 5.10

• Added enable/disable checkbox for audio activation level to 'Dock (Audio Cable)'dialog.
• Added confirmation dialog when deleting Hot Keys.
• Changed duration of error message display time on status bar; now visible for longer before being cleared.
• Fixed VEC USB foot pedal removal producing "HIDWatch Read Error 1167"; pedals now function again after reconnection.
• Fixed master volume slider not being displayed when the recording input channel was set to "Master Volume".
• Fixed bug producing "No audio data was found" messages when the 'Automatically send when done' option is enabled in 'Dock (Audio Cable)' dialog.
• Fixed error icon in the status bar not being cleared at the same time as the error message.
• Fixed default email address being detected incorrectly when mail client is Microsoft Outlook.
• Fixed "Load and send audio file" still functioning after 14-day free trial period has expired when Express Dictate hasn't been registered.
• Uploaded 2009-05-26

Version 5.09

• Changed to not attempt loading or playing of files with more than two audio channels
• Changed Audio Codec options dialog to now be disabled for recipients using Express Delegate send method
• Fixed crashes when generating a dictation report if the previous report file is open in another application
• Fixed "Mirror all sent dictations to this folder" option, which wasn't working for Express Delegate recipients
• Fixed sample rate used for new recordings so it is not affected by changes made to audio codec settings in Recipient Properties
• Fixed audio quality degradation when sending to an Express Delegate server (requires Express Delegate v4.02 or later for best results)
• Fixed validation of numerical inputs for 'Restrict number of characters' in data validation dialog
• Fixed Notes not being cleared when a dictation was sent.
• Fixed cosmetic issues when running on Windows 98.
• Uploaded 2009-03-12

Version 5.08

• Changed system-wide hot-key and VIS "Special Code"so that more than one can be deleted at once
• Changed generation of reports for dictations with long notes to make it faster
• Changed system-wide hot-key, VIS "Special Codes", and recipient list views so they are now sorted
• Fixed Priority column not being visible by default
• Fixed XML tags - now added before, instead of after, any default notes when creating a new dictation
• Fixed Notes field not being cleared when multiple dictations were selected, or when a dictation was deleted
• Uploaded 2009-01-28

Version 5.07

• Changed "Send To Typist Recipient Properties" dialog to improve appearance.
• Fixed bug with foot pedals only functioning correctly after startup if the pedal settings were re-confirmed in the Options dialog.
• Uploaded 2009-01-22

Version 5.06

• Added customization of the email Subject line for dictations sent by email
• Added validation of the Data folder setting
• Added Express Delegate connection test which validates that the user has the role of speaker (requires Express Delegate v4.01 or later)
• Added Help content for Express Delegate options
• Changed default Express Delegate port number to 99 (to match Delegate v4.01 and later)
• Fixed moving a dictation to another folder (eg. during sending or recovery) so it now aborts with an error message if the file already exists in the destination folder
• Fixed generation of internal dictation ID so that an ID already used on the current machine cannot be generated again
• Fixed Express Delegate logon email address so that it is no longer case-sensitive
• Fixed inability to install on Windows 98 Standard Edition if the common controls DLL hadn't been updated
• Fixed cosmetic issues when running on Windows 98
• Fixed issue with volume display meter not being cleared when playback or recording were stopped
• Removed "Restore Defaults" button from "Send to Typist Recipient Properties" dialog
• Uploaded 2008-12-01

Version 5.05

• Fixed issue with class of registration key not being checked
• Fixed problem with Restore Defaults button on the HotKey page not working
• Uploaded 2008-10-30

• Fixed deleting of missing Delegate dictations from Recover dialog
• Fixed recovery of missing Delegate dictations from Recover dialog
• Fixed issue with Options -> User tab -> Address line no 4 not being saved between openings of the Options dialog
• Uploaded 2008-10-27

Version 5.04

• Added Express Delegate support
• Added error message display and abort when attempting to send or export a dictation that has an audio duration of zero
• Changed enabling of encryption for a recipient; the encryption key must now be typed twice.
• Changed "Save As" so it can't save a dictation with an invalid file extension
• Changed the default height of the Notes text box, which was too small
• Changed characters typed into the FTP password field on the Recipient page of the "Send to Typist Recipient Properties" dialog so they are now hidden
• Fixed "Save As" bug, which was saving DCT files as encrypted if the last recipient the dictation had been sent to was configured to use encryption
• Fixed licence class check for enabling encryption
• Fixed dictation duration so that it is now updated if the application quits while a recording is in progress
• Fixed bug when clicking the "Cancel" button during sending of multiple dictations; subsequent dictations are no longer sent
• Fixed issue with dictations being copied to the mirror/backup folder if the send failed
• Fixed so that focus no longer shifts to the Fast-Forward/Rewind buttons when the equivalent foot pedal button is pressed
• Fixed "Transfer from Portable Dictaphone" dialog's recording duration display so that it now updates at the speed set in the "High Speed Transfer" option
• Fixed the Help buttons on the Hot-Keys tab of the Options dialog and the "Add New Hot-Key"/"Change Hot-Key Command" dialog, which weren't working
• Fixed the "Purchase License Online" link on the "Register" dialog, which was opening the web page twice [llib]
• Fixed list column widths (main window, recover dialog), which weren't being restored on application restart
• Fixed the "View/Customize Main ToolBar / Send" menu item wasn't working
• Improved layout of Options dialog tab pages
• Uploaded 2008-10-20

Version 5.02

• Fixed dictation being backed up when FTP send fails (backup should only occur after a successful send)
• Fixed display issue in Recipient options
• Fixed keyboard keys F16 - F19 not being recognised
• Fixed audio duration being saved to wrong file
• Fixed modify (hide/add) columns (for example, hiding the Priority column)
• Fixed issues with using foot pedal controller
• Fixed "Save As" dialog missing error message for invalid file extension
• Fixed problem with Notes disappearing
• Fixed problem with DCT files sent to email corrupting the file
• Fixed issue with sent dictations sometimes not appearing in destination LAN folder
• Fixed audio cable dock record duration not observing "High Speed Transfer" speed
• Toolbar configuration is now maintained after quitting
• Uploaded 2008-10-01

• Added DVS file format support
• Added support for custom pedal driver (pedaldrv.dll)
• Added Help file link to online SDK documentation
• Changed "Record Volume Level" dB level slider to "Open Windows Record Mixer" button on "Transfer from Portable Dictaphone" dialog
• Changed so that characters typed into the encryption key input field are now hidden
• Uploaded 2008-05-29

• Windows CE version is more commonly known as Pocket Dictate
• See here for Pocket Dictate version details

Version 5.01

• Added voice activation enable/disable checkbox to Recording settings dialog
• Added "Set to Default" button to "Data Folder" setting in "User" options
• Added sub-folder recursion checkbox to "Dock (Audio File Transfer)" dialog
• Changed "Dictation" menu "Run setup wizard" to "Audio setup wizard..." (with no registration or quick-start pages)
• Fixed "Error launching Express Burn" being displayed after a successful CD back-up when using "Back up selected dictation(s)..." [llib]
• Fixed dictations sent via SMTP email during the non-registered trial period - now uses the "Default Reply Email" setting as the "From" address
• Fixed "Data Folder" setting in "User" options, which was not taking effect properly on program restart
• Fixed purchasing and registration menu items and toolbar buttons, which are now disabled/hidden after registration
• Fixed "Back up selected dictation(s)..." menu item so now it is only enabled when one or more dictations are selected
• Fixed keyboard shortcuts for Update (F5) and Play (F9) in the "Recover Sent Dictations" and "Work Progress" dialogs
• Descriptions of other applications in the "Install Related Tools" dialog are now localised
• Removed "Install Related Tools" from the "Dictation" menu (now only appears in the "Help" menu, as per other NCH applications)
• Removed "Update Always" menu item and "ToolBox" toolbar button from "Recover Sent Dictations" and "Work Progress" dialogs
• Uploaded 2008-04-08

Version 5.00

• Windows CE version is more commonly known as Pocket Dictate
• See here for Pocket Dictate version details

Version 4.13

• Added ability to select the default priority
• Added secure FTP and FTP browse capability to send
• Added retry deletion of dictation if file is locked
• Added show error dialog if deletion of dictation fails (e.g. file is read-only)
• Fixed bug with default note for new dictations
• Fixed bug with dock by cable method where voice activation changes weren't taking effect
• Fixed bug where backing up multiple dictations wouldn't start
• Fixed bug in Help where there was a broken link to "Standard Keys"
• Uploaded 2008-02-18

• Uploaded 2008-02-19

Version 4.12

• Fixed bug with sending email in Thunderbird
• Fixed bug where pressing F1 opened the Help pages twice
• Uploaded 2007-11-07

Version 4.11

• Fixed crashing when user tries to delete a file from recover dialog
• Updated to new llib (dynamic controls, listview handler)
• Fixed: attachment file name is always renamed to be "default" when loaded to Express Scribe (needed to run with Express Scribe v4.16)
• Fixed problem with sending email in Outlook (attached as winmail.dat)
• Vista style
• Supports DCT_VERSION3
• Extracted tags for German translation
• Uploaded 2007-10-24

Version 4.10

• Registration process updated
• Active play button removed
• Removed context menu on small toolbar
• Drag and drop folder to main listview capabilities added
• Multiple delete in Recover dialog enabled
• Now checks for dictations with same names before backing up dictations
• Small bug fixes
• Uploaded 2007-05-23

• Uploaded 2007-07-30

Version 4.09

• Email sending functionality imrpoved
• Uploaded 2007-02-23

Version 4.08

• Arrows on up/down controls now behave correctly
• Fixed bug with record button not releasing in some circumstances
• Fixed sound device settings inconsistency between the audio wizard window and main window
• Fixed link to Pocket Dictate homepage
• Uploaded 2007-02-17

Version 4.07

• Removed 'call to check for vis' component on startup
• Support drag and drop files to main window
• Resizing interface improved
• Reduced volume while rewind or fast forward
• Recovered menu items disabled in the 'View Progress' window
• New icons
• Added Delete option in Recover window
• When drop file, bring app window to front
• Dragging a file that is not supported will abort playback
• If is playing when you open 'Options' window, it now continues playing when after you close 'Options' window
• Uploaded 2007-01-24