Express Scribe

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 Scribe".

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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Version 5.55

• Fixed selecting and deselecting of files takes so much time
• Fixed file loading dialog for multiple files does not pop up for drag and drop
• Fixed registration bug. If user had a licensed version, then upgraded using the free version installer, they would always get asked to confirm that the software was for non-commercial use, even though the title bar would still say licensed software.
• Fixed It is not possible to open attached file again with data saved previously
• Uploaded 2012-10-12

Version 5.54

• Fixed the 'Main Window' dialog. The 'Pause', 'Rewind' and 'Fast-forward' buttons work wrong.
• Fixed after using 'Fast Forward' option at the end of recording, the 'Playback Position' slider begins work wrong.
• Fixed Express scribe crashing issue (Mountain Lion)
• Fixed Scribe is expanding from dock twice.
• Fixed playing position slider works bad when playing at 100% speed.
• Done the 'Additional Columns' feature does not work.
• Added the 'Always On Top' mode for Scribe Mini.
• Fixed Scribe always uses own Template.doc even when user specified another document as default.
• Fixed when installation over previous version system-wide hot-keys are lost.
• Fixed when increasing the speed of dictation to anything more than 100%, i.e. 110%, it will cut off the beginning/end of words making the dictation choppy instead of flowing
• Fixed audio problem that occured when speeding up recordings
• Fixed Scribe crashes while adding foot pedal in free version after trial expiring
• Fixed when you install ES first time you have 'Welcome' msg selected but all buttons inactive. Also does not Play
• Fixed it's possible to open different child windows or even close application while loading several files
• Fixed use the Standard File Open Dialogs
• Uploaded 2012-10-05

Version 5.52

• Fixed the 'Doc (Audio Cable)' dialog. The 'Restart' button remains inactive when changing record device, auto-activation recording mode is enabled and recording is not started yet.
• Fixed the "Welcome" recorded message gives incorrect location of foot pedal setup wizard.
• Fixed large/long videos can cause momentary hang on program opening
• Fixed Scribe hangs up when opening encrypted dct and decryption key for certain user has not yet been set.
• Uploaded 2012-08-01

Version 5.51

• Only accept Alto-Edge pedals in the free version
• Changed the way Controller Command Map works
• Now users can cancel the loading of files/cd audio tracks
• Additional bug fixes and improvements
• Uploaded 2012-05-31

Version 5.50

• Fixed when pressing Play pedal button during fast-forwarding, playback cursor jumps forward on 5-8 seconds.
• Uploaded 2012-02-25

Version 5.49

• Fixed after using 'New Folder' btn main window of Scribe screen oneself behind other windows and it is impossible to bring it back.
• Fixed Tooltip appears to the right of the window and does not fit to screen in some cases.
• Uploaded 2012-02-23

Version 5.48

• Fixed pressing Play on a Device Goes Back to the Start of the File
• Fixed Short click on RW or FF resets playback position to 0:00:00.0.
• Done aiff files should be allowed for Notification Audio
• Fixed Scribe loads two dictations from Express Delegate in 'Manual - one at a time' mode.
• Fixed crashing during video playback or foot pedal use
• Fixed crashing when playing AVI files
• Fixed crashing during typing
• Fixed customers with Pro version still are unable to use .dss files
• Fixed help should be brought into line with features of MAC-version of app.
• Added -getduration and -getposition command line arguments.
• Changed Mini window position is now remembered.
• Changed Express Delegate port number is now reset when enabling / disabling secure connection in incoming source properties.
• Uploaded 2012-02-07

Version 5.47

• Fixed Options-> Incoming tab -> Create Typist -> an "Express Delegate" receive method -> tick the "Secure connection" checkbox - It will not work..
• Uploaded 2011-12-26

Version 5.46

• Uploaded 2011-12-26

Version 5.46

• Uploaded 2011-12-26

Version 5.45

• Fixed Ctrl+A for Notes Window
• Fixed no validation message appears for invalid email for forwarding the dictation.
• Fixed cannot load *.WMA file after downgrading from paid to free
• Fixed application crashes when adding more than 100 audio files with Incoming options checked
• Done dialog for audio processing should not be shown for auto-incoming source
• Fixed when playback speed is not equal to 100%, playback starts stammer after using the 'Step back 5s', 'Step forward 5s' or 'Play (With pausing)'.
• Fixed Help button out of screen in default installation
• Uploaded 2011-12-20

Version 5.44

• Uploaded 2011-11-21

Version 5.43

• Fixed Scribe free Ver 5.4 will not play the free files. It is supposed to support on Windows 7 64bit
• Fixed Dock dialog "Only load files newer than ..." is not documented
• Done add used component keys to
• Uploaded 2011-11-16

Version 5.42

• Fixed while dispatching the dictated files , multi channel display is appeared in foreground.
• Fixed Command + A ( select all ) in notes are not working
• Fixed Signal11 exception occurs while trying to open different video files
• Fixed "Go to End " functionality is not working as expected.
• Fixed Notes Window Does not Automatically Scroll Vertically When Typing
• Uploaded 2011-11-11

Version 5.41

• Fixed Foot pedal state bouncing with revised vPedal vP-1 hardware
• Fixed if text limit reached to maximum in notes and reopen the scribe then it hangs for some time.
• Fixed Dictation has been dispatched succesfully with invalid email.
• Fixed renaming of Dictation through its shortcut key is not possible.
• Done changed Go to Start to Go to Start/Previous Dictation
• Fixed failed Docking: File transfer method
• Fixed failed DCT file format features
• Fixed application is getting crashed with notes with lengthy texts .
• Fixed unable to load video file that only has audio
• Fixed video files cannot be opened if they have only audio channel vithout video
• Fixed attach big size file, Application not responding
• Fixed freeze on each launch
• Fixed cannot Open Real Audio Files
• Fixed failed System-wide hot-keys
• Uploaded 2011-11-08

Version 5.40

• Fixed MSRS bookmark description is orphaned from bookmark time-stamp
• Done uncommon audio file formats should not be available in free version
• Done Non-AltoEdge foot pedals should not be available in free version
• Done Video playback should not be available in free version
• Done ability to purchase and register paid version
• Fixed 'Time (Elapsed)' column name is not displaying properly while invoking bookmark list window using short-cut key
• Uploaded 2011-09-13

Version 5.32

• Fixed failed Ripping audio CD tracks
• Fixed crashing During Playback
• Fixed application is getting crashed with play when changes the speed
• Fixed colon mark missing
• Done add default set of system wide hot keys like PC version
• Fixed Disk Usage ->Data Folder has no validation
• Fixed application getting crashed when click on preference ( some times)
• Fixed @ symbol is stripped from notes
• Done files can be accidentally deleted from incoming sources
• Fixed foot pedal says 'OK' on wizard but does not work
• Done ability to adjust playback speed when using Play (with Pausing)
• Done play sound at end of dictation
• Done option to auto-start next dictation when previous is finished
• Done Word Line Counter
• Done improve audio quality when playback speed <> 100%
• Done "Check for Updates" Menu Item
• Uploaded 2011-09-01

Version 5.31

• Fixed [ppc] Crash loading 3GP movie
• Fixed Scribe does not request codec settings when opening RAW-files.
• Fixed Disk Usage ->Data Folder has no validation
• Fixed it is impossible to use secure connection with Delegate.
• Fixed playback slider sticks to the mouse cursor
• Fixed Express Scribe crashes if you load a video and move the playback slider back and forth fast
• Uploaded 2011-07-21

Version 5.30

• Fixed [WinXP]: App downloads 'Speech Engine' but can not add 'Default Profile'
• Fixed App crashes on some machine while opening 'Options'.
• Done DS2 file format support
• Done speed slider needs snap-to
• Uploaded 2011-07-15

Version 5.26

• Fixed failed Ripping audio CD tracks
• Fixed folder location is always Documents for loading dictation
• Uploaded 2011-07-07

Version 5.25

• Fixed Command+X and Command+V Do Not Work in Notes
• Fixed shortcuts do not work right
• Fixed newly loaded dictation is not displayed in list if all dictation were deleted when vertical scroll-bar was in extreme down position.
• Fixed when Scribe is in mini mode, the 'View'->'Show Express Scribe Mini Control' option remains unchanged.
• Uploaded 2011-07-04

Version 5.24

• Uploaded 2011-06-28

Version 5.24

• Fixed [ftp]: app requires ftl details like password and folder
• Fixed [Rewind and FastForward]: 'Speed to' can be less than 'Speed from'
• Fixed [Hotkeys]: New assighed hotkeys do not work as expected
• Fixed unable to play the complete track with hot-key
• Fixed Tap lock options should be inactive when there is no active controller.
• Fixed the 'Open Express Scribe' command does not work.
• Fixed [data folder]: If data folder is 'ReadOnly' app says nothing but can not load new dictation
• Done search feature in Express Scribe does not display message for feedback
• Fixed downloading from FTP does not work properly.
• Done install speech-to-text engine if none are found
• Uploaded 2011-06-28

Version 5.23

• Fixed the 'Open Express Scribe' command does not work.
• Fixed Help should be brought into line with features of MAC-version of app.
• Done increase maximum playback speed
• Uploaded 2011-06-13

Version 5.22

• Fixed it is impossible to assign complex hot-key combinations.
• Fixed refresh list shortcut(Ctrl+Enter ) works as loading file to list
• Fixed the 'Audio Level Activated Recording' option does not work.
• Fixed the 'Volume Level' slider has no influence on playback volume.
• Fixed it is impossible to select 'Playback device' in 'Play window' dialog.
• Fixed when saving as dct notes is truncated, only first string saves.
• Fixed multiple remove function for templates
• Uploaded 2011-06-08

Version 5.22

• Done show a message when the required dictation is not found through the “find” button
• Uploaded 2011-06-07

Version 5.21

• Fixed book mark description edit not working
• Fixed "Multi Channel Display" window controls do not work
• Fixed Failed Dialog Layout and Text
• Done more informative error message for MSV or DVF files when plug-in is not installed
• Done ability to open bookmark list dialog from Scribe Mini
• Done Done button should be on main tool-bar
• Fixed[Win7-Playback device]:By default playback device is empty so Scribe shows error immediatelly after installing
• Fixed crashing on corrupt files
• Fixed Express Scribe freezes if wrong details are put into Delegate incoming screen
• Added Olympus Directrec DR-1000 support.
• Fixed loading error details are now showing for more file types.
• Fixed changes to bookmark descriptions are no longer lost if input control focus is lost without using the Enter key.
• Fixed Find (Ctrl+F) keyboard short-cut no longer works in the "Recover Old Dictation(s)" dialog when there are no dictations in the list.
• Changed Dispatch and Done buttons moved from the small tool-bar to the main tool-bar.
• Changed "Test connection" in Express Delegate options now shows a progress dialog with cancel button.
• Uploaded 2011-06-07

Version 5.20

• Fixed ":" Colon missing from Sound Record Device
• Fixed keyboard shortcut for Done is not disabled for dictations received from Delegate
• Fixed Properties buttons improper activation in incoming tab
• Fixed "Load Dictation File(s)" dialog date and time columns only work for DCT files
• Fixed dictation forwarding uses e-mail address from dct info as 'MAIL FROM' instead of 'Default reply email' from 'Email Settings'.
• Done Store / restore playback speed on program close / open
• Done ability to insert duration into transcript
• Done show bookmark description when go to prev/next bookmark
• Fixed Dragon 11 Speech to Text Engine does not work with Scribe
• Fixed when receiving income dictation from secure connection using Delegte appear error message "Connection is not secure".
• Done ability to edit bookmark description after creation
• Uploaded 2011-05-26

Version 5.16

• Fixed 'Synthese vocale' in every place (in program and in help-files) where 'Speech-to-text' meant.
• Uploaded 2011-01-10

Version 5.15

• Fixed installation package too large
• Uploaded 2011-01-08

Version 5.14

• Fixed playback of Philips Speech Mike 5620 was very poor, ok with other software
• Uploaded 2011-01-07

Version 5.13

• Fixed 'F5' hotkey show for all 'help' & 'File' menu items of Recover old dictation
• Fixed 'F5' hotkey mistakenly displayed in 'Load Dictation File' and 'Load/Delete Dictation File'
• Done reduce the number of pages in the "Controller Setup Wizard"
• Fixed video player Slider is cutoff at the bottom
• Fixed some menus were showing incorrect keyboard short-cuts.
• Changed DCT files created using "Save as DCT" or "Forward to" are now encoded with the GSM audio codec, to create smaller files.
• Changed changes to the "Record volume level" slider on the "Dock (Audio Cable)" dialog now take effect straight away.
• Changed "Variable speed slow / fast" -> "Default slow / fast playback speed".
• Changed "Controller" options page is now called "Pedals".
• Changed "Controller Setup Wizard" -> "Detection Method" and "Controller Type" pages have been merged into one "Select Controller" page.
• Removed Options -> Playback -> "Use the old method of slowing down the sound file".
• Fixed mail sending using 'Send directly to other side...' mode did not work.
• Uploaded 2011-01-01

Version 5.12

• Fixed 'Benutzer Verschlusselungs-Code', 'Code festlegen' caption does not fit
• Done various GUI change requests from playlist
• Uploaded 2010-12-22

Version 5.11

• Incorporates changes made to Windows English version v5.10
• Fixed several translation errors
• Uploaded 2010-12-01

Version 5.10

• Added WV (WavePack) file format support.
• Added "Options - Incoming - "When a new dictation arrives" - "Select it" setting
• Changed so F12 can no longer be mapped as a system-wide hot-key (it is reserved for use by Windows)
• Changed to no longer create unused "Logs" subdirectory in the data folder.
• Fixed "msvcr80.dll not found" error when loading DSS files on some machines.
• Fixed to show error message when playback can't be started due to bad audio playback device.
• Fixed problem with some video files loading correctly but unable be played.
• Fixed 'File - Open default word processor document' option to open the existing document instead of creating a new one when a document already exists
• Fixed forwarding of dictation using FTP to now show an error message if the FTP upload times-out
• Fixed "Background Noise Reduction" progress dialog was showing incorrect progress
• Fixed USB controller button press and/or release sometimes being ignored.
• Fixed vPedal vP-1 (Serial) middle pedal press detection.
• Fixed Controller Setup Wizard "Controller Button / Pedal Detection" failing to transition to next page after last button is released
• Removed references to use of variables in word processor template document names from Help
• Updated keyboard short-cuts shown in menu items to reflect system-wide hot-key configuration
• Uploaded 2010-11-16

• Changed so F12 can no longer be mapped as a system-wide hot-key
• Fixed DCT files with attachments not showing up in the 'Load dictation File(s)' dialog
• Fixed footpedal and excessive CPU usage
• Fixed status not being updated to "Dispatched" until next Sync
• Fixed issue with loading video files
• Fixed Command Mappings not being changeable
• Fixed conflict between System-wide hot-keys and short-cut keys
• Fixed foot pedal press/release response problem
• Fixed foot pedal settings reverting to defaults
• Fixed crashes if click on Rename a dictation, then click on empty place in the List of dictations
• Removed Philips SpeechMike links
• Removed 'Floating Windows' section from Help file (Mac version does not have floating windows
• Uploaded 2010-11-05

• Initial release of Express Scribe for Spanish speakers
• Uploaded 2010-09-09

Version 5.06

• Added prompt for user confirmation before overwriting existing file when saving as DCT
• Added validation of file path in Options - Incoming - "When a new dictation arrives" - "Play a sound"
• Fixed loading of video files
• Uploaded 2010-08-05

Version 5.05

• Added support for RCA and Creative Labs VOC file formats
• Added keyboard short-cut for "Find Again" (Ctrl+G)
• Changed DSS loading to make it much faster
• Changed "Volume auto-adjust" to no longer be used during rewind/fast-forward (to prevent distortion)
• Changed so Status (*.sta) files are now copied/uploaded back to the incoming source when changed, instead of on next Sync
• Changed "User Encryption Key" dialog to allow user ID's up to 99,999,999 (Was 10,000,000)
• Changed so the speechtotext2 component is no longer used
• Fixed invalid memory access on program startup and in speech-to-text conversion
• Fixed loading of dictations while main window is minimized to no longer cause instability due to invalid control coordinates
• Fixed delete prompts sometimes being shown for non-existent "Untitled" dictations when loading recover and cancel notices (a.k.a. dcan*.dct files)
• Improved validation of combo-box values in Options -> Playback
• Uploaded 2010-07-29

Version 5.04

• Added download of attachments from Express Delegate servers. (Requires Express Delegate v4.05 or later)
• Added time formats with leading zeros
• Added customisable prefix and suffix for playback positions inserted into notes or copied to clipboard
• Added display of "Modified since" date and time for 'Only load files newer than those previously loaded' option in Dock (Audio File Method) dialog
• Changed Options - Other - "Template Documents" - Add to now show "All Files" and application-specific options for file extensions
• Fixed so that video files with pixel formats incompatible with the render device now render correctly instead of showing as all black
• Fixed MSV and DVF files failing to load
• Fixed attachments sometimes not loading when loading a DCT file
• Fixed bug causing crashes when the Options dialog was closed if a controller hadn't been configured
• Fixed non-English characters in the Windows user profile path causing errors when reading/writing dictation data
• Fixed loading of files from sub-folders if they were older than files in a parent folder when "Only load files newer than those previously loaded" was enabled in the Dock (Audio File Method) dialog
• Fixed "Error while receiving messages from speech-to-text component" when speech-to-text can't recognise any words in the audio
• 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 layout of Scribe Mini window when Windows is using higher than 92 DPI
• Fixed flickering of active controller text in Options - Controller on Windows 7
• Uploaded 2010-05-25

Version 5.03

• Added Philips SpeechMike Pro 5274 support
• Added 'Volume auto-adjust (range compression)' setting to Playback tab of Options dialog
• Added 'Time offset' field to Dictation Information dialog
• Added "When available" option to 'View - Show Video' menu to automatically show and hide the video window, depending on media type of the current dictation
• Added system-wide hot-key commands for decrease (-5%), increase (+5%), and reset (100%) playback speed
• Added "Tags" page to Help file
• Changed Add button in Attachment dialog to now ask for overwrite confirmation when attempting to add another attachment with the same file name
• Changed newly loaded dictations to now be automatically selected (unless another dictation is being played)
• Changed the 'Previous Bookmark' command used during playback to skip the closest bookmark if it is too close
• Changed "Auto backstep on stop" setting in Options dialog to no longer be limited to five seconds
• Changed to allow decryption key to be set for test user ID zero
• Changed "Save as DCT" to use the dictation name as the default file name
• Changed to give DCT files with no dictation name the name "Untitled" when loaded instead of being ignored
• Changed so it's no longer possible to set 0 minutes for automatic incoming interval
• Fixed crashes on some machines when speech-to-text was used with Dragon Naturally Speaking
• Fixed speech-to-text on long recordings producing truncated text when using SAPI 4 engines
• Fixed handling of non-Latin characters in file names, notes, etc. (now building as Unicode)
• Fixed attachments not being sent when forwarding a dictation
• Fixed Attachment dialog Remove button not deleting attachment files from the file system
• Fixed DCT files with attachments not appearing in the "Load dictation file(s)" dialog
• Fixed CD ejection during audio CD ripping to output no audio instead of producing a corrupt, looping audio
• Fixed inability to rewind to the start of a dictation if the current position is very close to the start already
• Fixed status bar not being cleared when a "Dictation cancel and recover notice" finished loading
• Fixed changes to the volume control in Options - Playback not being reflected in the Windows mixer until the next time the audio was played
• Fixed installation of SSL component if not found when receive method is Express Delegate and secure port is selected
• 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 Find dialog to now search the full notes for a dictation instead of just the truncated version in the list view
• Fixed times in the 'Bookmark List' and 'Jump to Time' dialogs to now obey the Options - Display - "Time mode" and "Time format" settings
• Fixed disabling of controls on the 'File Types' tab of the 'Incoming Source Properties' dialog for Express Delegate receive method
• Fixed short-cut key for "Open default word processor document", which wasn't working (now Ctrl+U)
• Fixed Play in 'Recover Old Dictation(s)' dialog ignoring mouse click after using the Rew/FF buttons
• Uploaded 2010-04-19

Version 5.02

• Added support for more pedals and input devices.
• Added video playback support.
• Added hot-keys for speed decrease/increase
• Added option to set offset for relative time display
• Fixed Delete button invoking a Confirm Delete dialog with no Cancel option
• Fixed 'Load Dictation File(s)' showing incorrect files, such as directories just visited
• Fixed 'Load Dictation File(s)' trying to open folders in Scribe as a dictation when double clicked instead of browsing into the folder
• Fixed WMA loading
• Fixed Play button operation in Recover Old Files dialog
• Fixed crashes after clicking on Dock- Audio Cable method
• Fixed CD ejection during audio CD ripping producing a looping sound
• Uploaded 2010-02-05

Version 5.01

• Added Philips Foot Control 2320 support
• 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
• Added "Show plug and play controller diagnostics" link to Controller Setup Wizard
• Changed dictation list to use different icons for audio and video
• Fixed files attached to dictations not being sent as email attachments when using Dispatch
• Fixed paragraphs in Notes window being truncated to 260 characters
• Fixed controller button/pedal presses or releases still sometimes being ignored
• Fixed system-wide Rewind hot-key causing fast forwarding if pressed during playback
• Fixed playback position jumping forward when playback stopped near the beginning of the recording with auto-backstep enabled
• Fixed step backwards or forwards five seconds causing skipping
• Fixed Philips SpeechMike devices appearing twice in the "Controller Setup Wizard" pull-down list of detected controllers
• Fixed Load Audio CD Track(s) dialog always giving an "Opening audio file failed" error
• Fixed Load Audio CD Track(s) dialog no longer attempts to rip data tracks
• Fixed ripping of an audio track from a mixed-mode CD
• Fixed sorting within columns in the Load Dictation File(s) dialog
• Fixed to no longer prevent switching to full view if the last dictation is deleted while in Scribe Mini view
• Fixed Options - Hot-Keys - "Set defaults..." button not working
• Uploaded 2009-12-15

Version 5.00

• Added support for video files.
• Changed the "Recover Old Dictation(s)" dialog to use a dedicated window for playback
• Changed controller detection so it no longer tries to distinguish between VEC Infinity IN-USB-1 and IN-USB-2 foot pedals
• Changed to use a progress bar in the status bar, instead of text
• Changed to disable the Rename Dictation short-cut key (F2) when more than one dictation is selected
• Fixed controller button/pedal presses or releases sometimes being ignored
• Fixed restoration of generic serial controller configuration when the application is closed and then run again
• Fixed installation from a standard (ie. non-admin) user account
• Fixed checking for all enabled file types when syncing from an incoming source with receive method "File Copy"
• Fixed sorting on the duration column of the dictation list when the number of digits differ
• Fixed Channels window values being ignored when restarting playback while the application window is minimized
• Fixed "Delete old 'done' files after number of days" option to delete all files for a dictation at the same time
• Fixed blank column labels for XML data columns in the dictation list
• Fixed validation on 'User ID' input of the User Encryption Key dialog to prevent acceptance of character (non-numeric) data for this numeric data field
• Removed automatic deletion of dictations that have zero duration
• NOTE: VEC Infinity IN-USB-1 and IN-USB-2 foot pedal controllers must be reconfigured if upgrading from an earlier version
• NOTE: Cached playback positions will be reset if upgrading from an earlier version
• Uploaded 2009-10-30

Version 4.37

• Changed so that file types for incoming sources are no longer limited to DCT, WAV, MP3, AIF
• Changed 'Save As' and 'Open' buttons in Attachments dialog to be disabled when more than one attachment is selected
• Fixed auto-detection of VEC Infinity IN-USB-1 foot pedal not working for 0x0110 revision hardware
• Fixed typographical error in the Attachments dialog
• Uploaded 2009-09-21

Version 4.36

• Added "Time remaining" time display mode
• Added time display format option
• Added "Enable system-wide hot-keys" option
• Added saved and loading of Channels window values when Scribe is quit and relaunched
• 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 DVS file decoder to now read files in LP mode and updated SP mode
• Changed to abort loading of queued dictations on startup if last run didn't exit cleanly
• Changed so tray icon context menu items are now disabled when a modal dialog is open
• Fixed Welcome message reappearing after being deleted. (No longer assume window X position of 0 means first run)
• Fixed "Notes - Insert - Sender's Details" and "Notes - Copy to Clipboard - Sender's Details" corrupting memory for long strings
• Fixed Channels window values being reset to defaults when switching to Scribe Mini
• Fixed Channels window not reappearing after minimising the application window using hot-keys
• Fixed "Load Dictation File(s)" dialog not showing folders before files
• Fixed saving and loading of "Load Dictation File(s)" dialog's column widths
• Fixed additional columns not being populated by XML tag data if the XML tags weren't at the beginning of the notes
• Fixed dictations added to the dictation list but have not yet finished loading showing random durations
• Fixed memory leak every time a dictation was loaded if "Speech to Text" was enabled.
• Improved background thread management for better stability
• Removed check of Registy write permissions on application startup
• NOTE: Foot pedal and hand-held controllers must be reconfigured if upgrading from an earlier version
• NOTE: System-wide hot-keys must be reconfigured if upgrading from an earlier version
• Uploaded 2009-08-28

Version 4.35

• Applied changes from Version 4.35 for Windows upgrade (see below)
• Reduced length of TexTally item on 'Verwandte Programme auswählen' dialog displayed during software installation so that text fits inside window
• Uploaded 2009-06-19

• Changed multimedia keyboard playback control keys to now work even when Express Scribe doesn't have focus
• Removed file extension associations from Options - File Types dialog. The Windows default program feature is now to be used instead
• Removed integrated Conduit tool-bar installer pending resolution of several issues
• Uploaded 2009-06-15

Version 4.34

• Fixed "Hilfe" (Help) icon on install
• Fixed sizing of a caption in the 'Optionen - Ansicht' dialog
• Reduced size of Express Scribe software installation file; at 6MB it was too large (now under 1MB)
• Uploaded 2009-06-02

Version 4.33

• Added "Previous Dictation" and "Next Dictation" to list of possible commands for system wide Hot Keys
• Added 'Export Notes' option to File menu
• Fixed "Sound card has not been selected or is being used" error in Dock (Audio Cable) dialog
• Fixed validation for "Check interval" input on 'Options - Incoming' properties dialog to prevent acceptance of character (non-numeric) data
• Fixed missing image on the Refresh button from 'Load Dictation File(s)' dialog tool-bar
• Uploaded 2009-05-29

• Applied changes from Version 4.32 for Windows upgrade (see below)
• Changed 'Technischer Support' link to go to German support page
• Fixed 'Weitere Programme' link in Hilfe (Help)
• Uploaded 2009-05-27

Version 4.32

• Added a check of Registy write permissions on application startup
• Added 'Dictation Information' dialog, including total duration and sender details
• Added "Jump to time" feature (accessible from Control menu or by pressing Ctrl-J)
• Added confirmation dialog when deleting hot-keys
• Added forwarding or dispatching of multiple dictations at once
• Added ACT (an ADPCM variant) file format support
• Added APE (Monkey's Audio) file format support
• Added MPC (Musepack) file format support
• Added SHN (Shorten) file format support
• Added SPX (Speex) file format support
• Added Conduit tool-bar integration
• Added high speed transfer to audio cable docking method
• Added KeyBlaze Typing Tutor to Related Programs dialog
• Changed calculations for panning between left and right channels when adjusting volumes using the channels control to be more accurate
• Changed 'Recover Old Dictation(s)' dialog by moving buttons onto a tool-bar
• Fixed default email address being detected incorrectly when mail client is Microsoft Outlook
• Fixed incorrect playback speed being displayed when using Play (with pausing)
• Fixed error message not being displayed when playback sound device couldn't be initialised
• Fixed VEC USB foot pedal removal producing "HIDWatch Read Error 1167"; pedals now function again after reconnection
• Fixed show progress dialog during backup before Special Audio Processes to prevent hangs when processing very long dictations
• Fixed repeated displays of "There is no disk in the drive" errors by the 'Load Dictation File(s)' dialog for floppy or CD drives with no disk inserted
• Fixed Paste and Insert to now give focus to the Notes window before pasting
• Fixed so that changes to the Dock (Audio Cable Method) dialog's activation level settings made before the recording starts are now applied immediately
• Fixed playback restarting when adjustments made to the Channels control while playback was stopped
• Fixed the attachments dialog "Save as" command not initializing the file name in the save dialog
• Fixed incorrectly rendered transport button images on Windows 2000
• Improved warning message when attempting to dispatch an empty transcript to an Express Delegate server
• Uploaded 2009-05-25

Version 4.31

• Added M4A file format support
• Changed the application's desktop icon
• Fixed loading problem with FLAC files
• Fixed dragging-and-dropping a CDA file into the main window so it now loads the correct track (previously always loaded track 1)
• Fixed the "You have 'n' new dictations" notification message showing the incorrect number of dictations
• Fixed "Low disk space" popup so it now only appears once (warning icon now appears in the status bar until the problem is rectified)
• Fixed status files on FTP servers so they are now updated immediately after Done/Dispatch instead of waiting for the next Sync
• Fixed running of special audio processes and speech-to-text on dictations downloaded from Express Delegate servers
• Fixed validation of numerical inputs on "Playback" and "Disk Usage" pages of Options so that non-numeric input is no longer accepted
• Fixed the Remove button on the Incoming tab of the Options dialog so it can now delete from multiple incoming sources at once
• Uploaded 2009-03-12

• Fixed Notes text copying itself to all the loaded dictations
• Fixed dictations not appearing as Done when Work Progress is accessed from Express Dictate
• Fixed icon for 'Rename' on small toolbar
• Fixed problem with Sync button remaining depressed after first-time use
• Uploaded 2009-02-02

• Fixed crashes on loading and playing of dictation files
• Fixed crashes when using Recover Old Dictations button
• Fixed crashes when using Load/Load-Delete buttons
• Fixed Hot Keys
• Fixed broken 'Display a bubble tip' box
• Uploaded 2009-01-12

Version 4.30

• Fixed corrupt status (*.sta) files being written (were causing garbage characters to show in Express Dictate's status view)
• Fixed case-sensitivity of Express Delegate logon email address
• Fixed display of "Rename Dictation" toolbar button image
• Fixed "Sync" button; no longer stays depressed after pressing it when no incoming sources are configured
• Uploaded 2009-01-08

Version 4.29

• Added validation of Data folder setting.
• Added Close button to Scribe Mini window.
• Added specification of file name when forwarding dictations.
• Added validation that user has the role of typist to the Express Delegate connection test (requires Delegate v4.01 or later).
• Changed automatic "Special Audio Processes" to now run before speech-to-text processing.
• Changed default Express Delegate port number to 99 (to match Delegate v4.01 and later).
• Changed "Special Audio Processes" so there is now more error checking.
• Fixed playback actions to no longer reset the playback position back to the beginning at approximately 3 hours 22 minutes into the dictation.
• Fixed fast forward / rewind "step" behaviour to be consistent between pedals and hot-keys.
• Fixed inability to download multiple dictations at once from Express Delegate if they had the same file-name.
• Fixed "Special Audio Processes" to now operate on multiple dictations at once.
• Fixed speech-to-text conversion for SAPI 5 engines (such as the one shipped with Windows Vista).
• Fixed bookmark list "Remove" button not working on more than one bookmark at a time.
• Fixed "Bookmark Time" for bookmarks with a description that is added while the dictation is playing; it is now set to the time when the bookmark was added, not when entry of the description finishes.
• Fixed resetting of bookmark list sort column when removing bookmarks or closing the dialog.
• 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.
• Improved "FTP Connection Test Results" dialog.
• Uploaded 2008-11-20

Version 4.28

• Changed Forward and Done actions so that they are no longer available for dictations downloaded from Express Delegate
• Changed to no longer offer deletion of local copies of dictations if they have been deleted from Express Delegate and are in the local Done folder.
• Fixed issue of Menu items and toolbar buttons not being disabled when no dictations are selected
• Fixed problem with text separation in Notes for dictations downloaded from Express Delegate; white space is now inserted between XML tags and regular text
• Fixed "Sender" not being shown for dictations received from Express Delegate
• Uploaded 2008-10-27

Version 4.27

• Changed loading of *.au files to no longer require Real Audio DLL
• Fixed "Go To Bookmark" hot-key
• Changed "Go to Bookmark" system-wide hot-key to "Open Bookmark List"
• Fixed Foot Pedal Control setup wizard not showing error when port/device open fails
• Fixed Foot Pedal Control setup Wizard Cancel button
• Fixed Express Delegate support
• Fixed FF/REW global hot-keys bringing Scribe window to top
• Fixed focus shifting to the FF/REW buttons when equivalent foot pedal or hot-key is pressed Fixed "Save As" so it can no longer save a dictation with an invalid file extension
• Fixed list view column widths (main window, load dialog, recover dialog), which weren't being restored on application restart
• Fixed "Load Dictation File(s)" dialog so that it now adds to the recently used folder list when a dictation is loaded
• Fixed "Load Dictation File(s)" dialog to no longer close without doing anything if an empty area in the file list is double-clicked
• Renamed "Load Now" to "Sync"
• Updated welcome message recording
• Uploaded 2008-10-15

Version 4.26

• Fixed Hot Keys, which were sometimes not working
• Fixed Scribe Mini layout
• Fixed decryption of encrypted DCT files, which wasn't working
• Uploaded 2008-09-29
• Added Mac Intel build (first release)
• Uploaded 2008-10-08

Version 4.25

• Fixed inability to load more than one track from CD
• Fixed Function keys so that they can now be mapped correctly to global hotkeys
• Fixed incorrect title of "Hello" on the Load button
• Uploaded 2008-09-23

Version 4.24

• Added Load & Delete buttons to Toolbar
• Hot Keys can now be removed with Remove All
• Uploaded 2008-09-05

Version 4.23

• Added AMR file format support
• Added WordPerfect *.wpd document support in the "Template Typing Document" list in the Options dialog
• Added "Remove All" button to the System Wide Hot-Key Assignment list in the Options dialog
• Added "Type notes for the currently selected dictation here" prompt
• Changed welcome message to now start playing automatically on first run
• Changed Tool-bar buttons; now shown on two separate tool-bars so all are visible when using 800x600 screen resolution
• Changed File menu items to group them more logically
• Changed show/hide column functionality for dictation list; moved from View menu "Select Columns" item to list header right-click context menu.
• Changed speech-to-text settings to now show all user-specific profile settings
• Changed Decryption Key so it can now be set for unregistered user with ID of 0
• Changed column names for XML tags, which are now set in the Options -> Display dialog
• Changed several menu items and tool-bar buttons so that they are now only enabled when exactly one dictation is selected
• Fixed XML tags loaded from DCT files not displaying in the correct column of the dictation list
• Fixed memory corruption caused by file format of the pending speech-to-text file list (tspeechrec.dat). (Now using file-store records).
• Fixed SAPI4 speech-to-text engines so they are no longer ignored when Dragon NaturallySpeaking v9 is detected. [llib]
• Fixed text created by SAPI4 speech-to-text engines not being added to dictation notes. [llib]
• Fixed the default size of the main window and the default height of the Notes text box, which were too small
• Fixed relative heights of dictation list and notes, which were changing on application restart (depending on the current Windows theme).
• Fixed the default value of the folder input on the "Load Dictation File(s)" dialog so that it is no longer clipped
• Fixed wrong tool-tip for "Refresh List" tool-bar button on the "Load Dictation File(s)" dialog
• Fixed typo in "Forward Dictation" dialog title
• Improved Options tabs layout
• Uploaded 2008-08-06

Version 4.22

• Fixed VPE USB transcription foot pedal presses not being detected properly
• Fixed foot pedal presses triggering playback commands when the Options dialog was open
• Uploaded 2008-05-09

Version 4.21

• Adjustments to the "Channels" window controls now take effect immediately
• Fixed problem with turning off "Float Above Other Windows" not taking effect until after the application was restarted
• Uploaded 2008-05-07

Version 4.20

• Added DVS file format support
• Added Help file link to online SDK documentation
• Completed migration of API layer over to the new NCH API structure
• Fixed Hot-keys inability to be deleted unless running with administrator privileges
• Fixed loading the dcan*.dct attachment from a "Dictation Cancel and Recover Notice" email not triggering the dictation deletion
• Fixed crash when attempting to playback DCT files recorded by MSRS with a large number of channels (eg. 32)
• No longer possible to have Scribe Mini and main window displayed at the same time
• Toolbar button & menu item for switching to Scribe Mini are now disabled when no dictation is selected
• Uploaded 2008-05-07

Version 4.19

• Added "Data Folder" setting on the "Files" tab of the settings dialog
• Added support for 32 bit floating point WAV files
• Added Delete button to "Recover File(s)" dialog
• Added basic support for GSM and RAW files
• Changed "Play Slow Pausing" to "Play (With Pausing)"
• Changed default auto-backstep on stop from 1ms to 0ms
• Changed Bookmark dialog button label from "Cancel" to "Close"
• Changed tool-bar buttons to be slightly smaller
• Changed Tool-bar "Forward", "Dispatch" and "Done" buttons to be disabled when no dictation is selected
• Changed the order of the "View" / "Show Buttons" menu items to match their order on the Tool-bar
• Current playback position is now remembered and restored for each dictation
• Dialogs warning about trying to assign an action to the F12 key or a hot-key that is already in use have now been localised
• Fixed status bar accessing uninitialised memory on startup [llib]
• Fixed Auto-backstep on stop feature not working after selecting a bookmark from the bookmark list
• Fixed the "You have x new dictation(s)" tray icon tip so that it now only displays when the "Display a bubble tip when a new dictation arrives" setting is enabled
• Fixed speech recognition profiles not displaying in the Speech User Setup dialog [llib]
• Fixed typo in notes tray icon tip ("proccessor" -> "processor")
• Fixed "Load Audio CD Track(s)" - no longer allows ripping of data tracks
• Fixed the "Test FTP Logon Details" button so that it now tests for write permissions in addition to read permissions
• Fixed issue with more than one dictation in the "Recover File(s)" dialog having the same name; previously "Play" and "Recover" would always operate on the first one
• Fixed menu items and buttons in "Recover File(s)" dialog so that they now enable/disable when appropriate
• Fixed "Volume" static text overlapping notes edit area slightly
• Uploaded 2008-03-31

Version 4.18

• Added secure FTP option for incoming files and forwarding files
• Changed to use new dssdec component (instead of dss32) to load DSS files
• Fixed typos in "Forward Dictation", "Settings / Files", "User Encryption Key", and "Decryption Key Not Set" dialogs
• Fixed missing ampersand from "Load & Delete" menu / button text
• Newly added incoming recording sources are now always initialised to default settings (was sometimes "remembering" settings from a previously deleted source)
• Uploaded 2008-02-18

• Uploaded 2008-02-19

Version 4.17

• Fixed Issue with DSS file loading
• Fixed loading of FLAC files (removed the -f option on decoder)
• Fixed issue with the horizontal movebar not restoring position
• Ensures all entries are loaded and not just the first listed item (of the load from list) when the Load Now button is used
• Recover Old Files now recovers multiple files if they are selected
• Loading, if stopped, now clears the text in the status bar
• Revised the Clarity Low Frequency Cutoff description in Help
• Hotkey descriptions are now consistent on the Help pages "Keyboard Reference" and "Hot Key Control"
• Uploaded 2008-01-07

Version 4.16

• Vectored DSS file handling checked
• Enter Key Fixed
• Fixed setting of field for Find & Play window to recognise Express Scribe
• Will load bookmarks from the Notes field in the format of @h:mm:ss
• Bookmark setting and pedal press checked
• CD loading dialog fixed
• Rename Dictation now works with Enter
• Fixed Scribe Mini Volume Control
• Fixed Main Window unmaximising
• Fixed Load with FTP
• Works with Express Dictate dct version 3 and below
• Uploaded 2007-10-24

Version 4.15

• Changed speech user setup dialog
• Changed default size of Load and Recover dialogues
• Fixed Exit crash when using VEC foot pedals
• Fixed User Encryption dialog (limiting user ID and disabled OK button fixed)
• Fixed Lxa and dialog layout
• Fixed focus issue with HotKeys RWD and FWD, and Scribe stealing the focus when it was iconified
• Uploaded 2007-08-03

Version 4.14

• Re-added sunken display on main window
• Search string is not case sensitive now
• The "settings.ini" file information is now in Registry
• Changed default Settings for Word document
• Changed many input controls (Settings dialog) to use UpDown Controls
• Changed icons on Load dialog to use Window's system icons
• Changed Text on Settings dialog to be in lower case for any check boxes
• Moved float window check from Other tab to Files tab in Settings
• Fixed display of StatusBar Loading
• Fixed flickering on most things on main window (listview is due to painting)
• Fixed Load dialog toolbar
• Fixed Load dialog displaying some folders incorrectly
• Fixed Scribe Mini window's appearance on Windows 98
• Fixed Cchecking of menu items
• Uploaded 2007-07-23

• First release of Express Scribe for Linux platforms
• Uploaded 2007-07-30

Version 4.13

• Auto BackStep on number cannot be 0 any longer; must be equal to or greater than 0
• Default 'Space is low' message appears at 50MB (can be changed in Settings)
• Dispatch now allows mutliple attachments to be sent with the file
• Dictation List view - sorting works again
• Hot Key Shortcut References removed from Tooltips of Scribe Mini window
• Hot Keys for Go to Start/End work regardless of whether Scribe is the active window
• New Dictation Count is now correct
• References to Express Rip changed to Express Scribe regarding CD Loading in Help
• Rewind and Stop buttons on Scribe Mini window now work correctly when using Hot Keys
• Shortcut for Microsoft Word button (Ctrl+W) fixed
• WMA files which are copyrighted will have problems loading due to Windows copy protection
• Changed speed handling and display
• Changed the way the Notes field loads the text. Cursor will no longer jump, nor will the scrollbar move
• Fixed error with menu item shortcuts
• Fixed foot pedal control so that quick tap works
• Fixed crash on Close
• Fixed crash on clicking Help links.
• Fixed rename on file porting change bug.
• Fixed redraw Issue for Windows XP on volume bar
• Fixed running one instance at at time
• Fixed resizing right corner of Main Window drawing
• Fixed error where the Notes do not delete if set to empty
• Fixed dxsource loading of wma and msv-dvf files
• Fixed delay with loading Recover Old Files
• Fixed close on Scribe Mini window
• Fixed stack overflow on string error
• Stopped welcome.wav from reloading after being deleted
• Uploaded 2007-07-03

Version 4.12

• Audio Time and PlayBack Time now change the caption of the main window.
• Channels control now displays correctly When toggling between main and mini windows
• Channels dialog and shortcuts are blocked when audio process is being done
• Options -> Files-> Auto Delete now works
• OptionsDLG -> Volume Level now immediately changes the volume of the playing audio
• Added Check for Hard drive space on background thread (sends error to foreground)
• Added refresh button to Load dialog
• Added to Help details about how Play Slow Pausing works
• Added Test FTP button
• Added check so that if the application did not close correctly the loading thread will clear its files waiting to load
• Changed shortcut for FileRename and Load Audio CD to be different
• Fixed error where downloading status of FTP stays on 10%
• Fixed bugs that appeared from porting
• Fixed issue with pedals when multiple buttons are pressed and released
• Fixed Hot Key assignent so that F3, F11 and F12 match shortcut keys
• Fixed Go to Bookmark shortcut key (Will now jump to bookmark even while playing the file)
• Fixed removing of all shortcuts and adding the default keys
• Fixed loss of sound quality and volume When speed value set to 50% (F11) by making a slight adjustment
• Removed Close to Tray from list view context menu
• Uploaded 2007-05-18

Version 4.11

• Automatically remembers Column Sort order
• Prompts for Key if it is not set when loading encrypted file
• Cursor jumps to end of text after load rather than beginning
• Added bounds checking for Auto Backstep on Stop feature (in case a negative number is entered)
• Changed references in Help from Typing Pad to Notes field
• Fixed the up-one-level button function when opening files
• Fixed GUI display at startup (wrong GUI often seen)
• Fixed Word document still opening when setting is unchecked
• Fixed left arrow on speed bar taking no action when speed below 45%
• Fixed path for save to LAN not working
• Fixed graying out of menu items when option is unavailable
• Uploaded 2007-04-13

Version 4.10

• Scribe Mini component added.
• Vista compatable
• Added shortcut and hotkey to float control window.
• Float control open/close is now hot key assignable.
• File status will not overload past 100%
• Speed does not increase past 225%
• Uploaded 2007-01-30

Version 4.09

• Dock ->Audio File Transfer default changed to not delete on load
• Global Bookmark removed, can now canvas all files bookmarks by clicking next/previous
• Only one file can be selected at a time in the book mark window
• Only one incoming location can be selected at a time from the Settings->Incoming Folders Tab
• Help converted to html.
• Uploaded 2007-01-25

Version 4.08

• Improved compatability with RealMedia
• Uploaded 2007-01-17