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Changes in version 4.2.8

 

New on desktop:

- Added Alt+’0’ desktop shortcut to mirror the Shift+ Keypad '+' shortcut for expanding the entire outline. This shortcut is easier to access on laptop PCs verses the keypad version and complements the Alt+'1' ... Alt+'4' shortcuts for expanding the outline to level 'n'.

 

Changes in version 4.2.7

 

New on desktop:

Added Ctrl+’+’ and Ctrl+’-‘ desktop shortcuts to mirror the Ctrl+Keypad '+' and Ctrl+Keypad '-' shortcuts for expanding and collapsing the entire branch. These shortcuts are easier to access on laptop PCs verses the keypad versions.

 

Changes in version 4.2.6

 

New on desktop:

Added the "Collapse Branch" and "Zoom Off" buttons to the Expand/Collapse toolbar. These operations are also in the View menu and have the Ctrl-Keypad - and Ctrl-Alt-Y keyboard shortcuts.
Miscellaneous bug fixes (see readme for complete details).

 

Changes in version 4.2.5

 

New on desktop:

Miscellaneous bug fixes (see readme for complete details).

 

Changes in version 4.2.4

 

New on desktop:

Miscellaneous bug fixes (see readme for complete details).

 

Changes in version 4.2.3

 

New on desktop:

Miscellaneous bug fixes (see readme for complete details).

 

Changes in version 4.2.2

 

New on desktop:

Added support for Evernote links which have a format of evernote://C:\Users\fred\Documents\MYEVER~1\DataBases\EverNote.enb?guid=[11CAB2D8-744A-E8BA-0C144682872A7557]. When using these links, you will need to avoid using embedded space characters. For example, replace "My EverNote Files" with the short file name "MYEVER~1". You may also be able reconfigure Evernote to use a directory path that does not contain any spaces to avoid needing to edit the link each time you insert it into Bonsai.

 

Changes in version 4.2.1

 

New on desktop:

New support for running Bonsai as a portable application on a U3 USB memory key. Please download and install the Bonsai U3 setup (BonsaiU3.exe) in order to install.
Added an auto-save feature. The outline changes are saved to a temporary file with a .OTB extension. The auto-save file is deleted when the outline is saved. Whenever an outline is opened and an auto-save file is found, the user is prompted for which version of the outline should be opened. The View/Global Options General tab can be used to enable/disable this feature (default is enabled) and to configure how often the auto-save should be performed.
Support for custom export template keywords PARENT_TEXT and PARENT_NOTE.

 

Changes in version 4.1.1

 

New on Desktop

Print a single note.
Support for multiple Views with initial filter and color settings.
The user configuration (synchronization, categories, keywords, icons) is now stored in an XML file.
Desktop user can configure an icon file.
Export option added to define the text used for a Custom value of zero.

 

New on Handheld

New 5-way left-right options for zoom and marking tasks completed.
Added Zoom Off tool bar icon. The Zoom Out command has been changed to only zoom out 1 level.
Views can now have an initial filter and color setting.

 

 

Changes in version 4.0.3

 

New on Desktop

Added menu item for toggle filter state Alt+T.
Added shortcut for Outline Sort dialog (F8).
Recognize additional Thought Manager PDB export format type for import.

 

 

Changes in version 4.0.1

 

New on Desktop and Handheld

The results of a flat filter can be sorted.
The sort column of a flat filter can be changed by clicking on the column header.
A Next Action filter type has been added.
The scope of a filter can be set so that all children of items that match a filter are included.
A custom numeric field has been added.
Ability to filter for items that do not have keywords.
Added option for completed item text color.

 

New on Handheld

Option to retain current graffiti state when launching Bonsai.

 

New on Desktop

Spell check (with check while you type in notes pane).
Expand incomplete items by holding control key while clicking on expand to level toolbar buttons.
Click and drag to select multiple items using both index column and selection gutter.
Rename outline command added to the Outline Manager.
Save All command
A plug-in for Google Desktop to index outline files.
Context menu for outline tabs
More flexible CSV import.
Better keyboard navigation between columns.
Import backup PDB's from ThoughtManager and BrainForest.
Desktop can be installed and used without Palm Desktop / HotSync Manager.

 

 

Changes in version 3.3.5

 

New on Handheld

Added ability to selected from multiple storage card slots.

 

 

Changes in version 3.3.4

 

New on Desktop

Added configuration for first day of the week.
Ctrl+Del to delete the current word.
Added option to include XSLT in XML export.

 

New on Handheld

Added expand-collapse to 5-way up-down configuration.
File in DayNotez options are now persisted.
Option for confirmation prompt when deleting items with notes.

 

 

Changes in version 3.3.3

 

New on Desktop

Added support to drag and drop text from other Windows applications.

 

 

Changes in version 3.3.2

 

New on Desktop

New replacement options for priority text in export templates.
Example MPX export template is included.
Command added to insert a file link.

 

 

Changes in version 3.3.1

 

New on Desktop

URL's are now color highlighted and can be clicked.
Replace command.

 

New on Handheld

Option added to disable the shading of the toolbar.

 

 

Changes in version 3.2.1

 

New on Desktop

Icon support for categories and keywords (uses same icons as handheld).
Select Keywords from the Item menu.
Link to other outlines from the Item menu.
Submenu added to select current color scheme.
Drop arrow for Undo toolbar button to display what actions will be undone.

 

New on Handheld

Shading of toolbar added.

 

 

Changes in version 3.1.1

 

New on Desktop

XML Export (Bonsai) & Import (Bonsai, OPML, Mind Map, Shadow)..
Link with To Do keyboard shortcut.
Added a menu item and keyboard shortcut to select all siblings.  When on root, selects all items in the outline.
Added a menu item and shortcuts to edit the active filter.
Control-drag to duplicate a branch.
Color for parent items that do not match active filter is configurable.
Keyboard shortcuts added to set item type.
The position of the notes splitter is saved with the outline.  When the outline is again opened, the splitter position is restored.
Outlines imported from a CSV are assigned the default colors and other attributes
Keyword defaults for new items.
Sort on keywords and contacts.
A keyboard shortcut, dialog, and command line option to jump to a linked item using its link tag number.
Integration with Outlook and the Palm Desktop to jump to linked items in Bonsai outlines.

 

New on Handheld

Icon support for categories and keywords.
Configurable named views with collapsible header.
Jump back to Bonsai from link (both hack and OS 5 application).
Icon column for Contact.
Added the private outline attribute to list of columns that can be displayed.
An alarm can be configured when adding a new event when linking to the calendar.
Keyword defaults for new items.
Sort on keywords and contacts.

 

 

Changes in version 3.0.3

 

New on Desktop

Command line CSV import accepts a category parameter.
Drag and drop within the Outline Manager.

 

New on Handheld

The number of times an outline is used is counted.  This usage counter can be displayed on the view that lists outline names, and is available in the outline details dialog.
The category of an outline received by beaming or manual installation is added to the list of outline categories.

 

 

Changes in version 3.0.2

 

New on Desktop

Added a new view to the Outline Manager.  Outlines can now be organized by folder.
The Outline Manager now remembers the expand-collapse state.
Multiple keywords can be selected from the keyword list at one time.
Keywords can be assigned across multiple selected items.
Added shortcut key to assign keywords to items
Added shortcut key ctrl+1 .. ctrl+5 sets priority.
Added shortcut key alt+1 .. alt+4 expands outline to level.

 

 

Changes in version 3.0.1

 

New on Desktop and Handheld

A contact name can be associated with items in the outline.
Keywords can be added to items in the outline.
New icons for toolbars.
Alternating background colors can be configured.
Items in the outline can now be linked to an event in the date book. The links can be created on the handheld (and show on the desktop).
Separate color set for each style of coloring is maintained.
Improvements to filtering; filter by text, multiple categories, and additional date options.
Auto to do link option for new items was added.
More flexibility in numbering.

 

New on Desktop

The UI can now be configured for either Windows XP or Office 2003 look and feel.
Tabbed interface.
An Outline Manager windows was added.  This dockable window shows the names of outlines organized in a hierarchy.  Outline categories can be managed within this window.
Bonsai remembers what outlines were open and restores them when it is started again.
Added Zoom support.
Dates can be for multi-selected items.
Context menu improvements.
Undo support was added for sorting.
The number of items (and selection count) is shown in the status bar.
Undo support added for changes to an outline's categories.  Items that used a deleted category are now moved to unfiled.
Column headers are now printed.
A command line export can now run even if Bonsai is already running.
The icon used for outline files is now unique from the Bonsai application outline for easy recognition.  You may not see this change until Windows updates its icon cache.
Added #FILTER_NAME#, #CONTACT#, #KEYWORDS# to the list of export replacements.
Command line import of a CSV file.

 

New on Handheld

The name of the outline is shown as the title of the outline details dialog.
The item text is used as the title for the details dialog.
For the Treo 600, Option-select does performs command configured for Select.
New menu item and shortcut to return to the view of outline names.

 

New in the conduit

Filters are synchronized.
Improved outline synchronization algorithm.

 

Changes in version 2.8.1

 

Added support for the PalmOne Tungsten T3 portrait and landscape 320x480 screen size.
Added support for the Handspring Treo 600 5-way navigation buttons.
Added additional option settings for 5-way navigation buttons.

 

Changes in version 2.7.1

 

Added support for the Sony Clie UX50.
Added a priority filter of 'has priority'.

 

Changes in version 2.6.1

 

Support added for the AlphaSmart Dana wide screen.
Added option to hide the entire branch if an item is filtered.
Added option to show Simple items when filtering on status.
Sort by Completion date.
The install script has been rewritten to improve compatibility.