Dear All.
Today we have released new test versions of both EpiData Manager (1.4.3.2) and EpiData EntryClient (1.4.3.1).
This release has two major focus points:
1) Handling the case where two users/programs tries to open the same file. 2) Make forms/windows behave uniformly in regards to storing position & size, and closing using shortcuts.
In addition a number of minor issue have been fixed and added:
With regards to (1) we have implemented a new principle to handle the case where two programs wants to access the same file simultaneously. This is done by maintaining a lock file (taking the name of the project file and adding a .lock as suffix), which contains the locking information. Keep in mind that this does not prevent two users from overwriting the same project file, but the programs have a much better chance of detecting a possible problem before it even arises.
We have tested the lock file system extensively and found it more reliable than the current method, which basically just checks the timestamp of the project. However since it is a very new feature some issues may still exist so if you experience any problems please report the problems on this mailing list or to the bugtracker:
http://www.epidata.info/flyspray/
The complete list of changes
Both programs: * All forms can be closed using ESC, and positions & sizes are kept on close. * Added a shortcut to browse data (Ctrl + D or Cmd + D) * The list of recent files is kept up-to-date, even if both programs are opened at the same time. * A short message is given when copying the version information to clipboard.
Manager: * Changed shortcut for "Extend Page" (Ctrl + Enter, Cmd + Enter) * Default field length for Integer field changed to 1 (was 2) * Other minor text changes in reports.
EntryClient: * Added shortcut to Print and Print With Data.
Please report comments and errors on this list, including version of the software in which you found the error.
The software is available from : http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php
If no major errors or bugs are reported the version 1.4.3 will replace the current public download version.
Regards
Torsten Christiansen and Jens Lauritsen Epidata Association, Denmark