This version fixes a problem that has been detected in earlier versions, who consumed resources of the Windows graphical device interface (GDI), so that after a certain period of operation and depending on the state of the system, began to work badly the graphical user interface (screens look like, menus, etc.) and either may be affected the functioning of other applications due to the exhaustion of the mentioned Windows resources.

We strongly recommend the upgrade for all Zator users.

Note: The mentioned problem does not affect the logical behavior of the application or its data security. Likewise, the resources consumed in excess by the application, was returned to the System when the former was ended by the user.

The new version incorporates some improvements while correcting various errors found in the previous (first with Unicode support).

+ We have included a new search option in dBase. “Search in this group”, which lets you search in all the items of a window.

+ We have expanded the possibilities of import and export from/to dBase items and Note fields. It is now possible to exchange Window’s Unicode data files (Little endian encoding) and from/to other platforms (Big endian).

-  Fixed a bug that did not allow export the content of a Note field to an external file.

-  Fixed a bug that did not allow to create items in a group if there was a previous item
which began as the new title.

-  Fixed a bug that prevented the proper functioning of the Search-Replace options while
editing the Note fields.

-  Fixed error in accounting calculus  -Balance in a hierarchy or a group- that precluded the
result with sub-titles under 10 characters.

-  Fixed a fatal error that appeared in the print routines due to certain circumstances of
randomly occurrence.

-  Fixed error in the recovery routines, “Integrity checking” who not allowed to recover
certain orphan items.

-  Fixed a bug in the creation of items in the main windows of dBase in difficult conditions to reproduce.

There is no workaround in the present version, but the error is already corrected and the correction included in the next update. However, for the impatient and/or have much need of these search options, has been prepared a corrected version of the executable, which also includes a new option: “Search in this group using:“.

Installation is very simple, just have to download the executable version -Spanish or English- that you are concerned and follow the instructions.

his is a completely new release which we believe is essential for users of earlier versions. Its main feature is that it supports international literacy (UNICODE), but includes a host of improvements and extensions, including the correction of inconsistencies and minor bugs as result of a thoroughly verification process.

The Messaging and Scheduler areas has been disconnected, so they can now operate in separate work areas. At the same time, both have been integrated into the dBase window, making easier and more flexible to move from one area of Zator to another. As a result of the restructuring, this version allows connection to different work areas for the following zones of the application:

   *  Main Zone
   *  DBase
   *  Scheduler
   *  Messaging

DBase searches now include the contents of Frame holder, and has spread to the Messaging and Scheduler areas, while the results have become more granulated.

From the dBase is possible to link elements of other areas (Scheduler and Messaging boxes), so that the structure of the information handled by Zator, is much more homogeneous and integrated than previous versions.

The internal database has been slightly modified in order to include some additional information needed for the characteristics of this new version but includes a mechanism -user permission granted- to do automatic conversion to the new format if you access an earlier dBase (the conversion is not reversible, so we recommend to get a backup of the previous dBases before using).

The new version includes a feature that was planned but not fully implemented until now: the inclusion of information (timestamp) about the date and time of creation and last modification for each object. This information is displayed in the status line.

Note: data about creation/modification, relate to UTC time when the changes were made. We have chosen this option, instead of local system time, in anticipation of future TCP/IP (Internet) versions of Zator who allow access and update a dBase from stations located in different time zones.

It has been improved and streamlined the use of the buttons on the toolbar, which now are more convenient and intuitive, while better conform to the MS standard for Windows applications. Also, we have expanded the use of pop-up windows (”tooltips”) so that most interface elements provide additional information when placing the mouse over them.

* Users will note that some pages of the on-line manual have not been updated yet, so that still does not include the editing improvements in the Note/Memo fields, or characteristics of the new Frame Holder window in the Extended Fields of dBase. Although in both cases the functioning is fairly simple, we hope these changes and improvements can be documented soon.

* Fixed a problem in the Frame Holder of dBase, that sometimes not properly refresh that window, especially when the object showed is a document. PDF, WORD, etc.

* Fixed a possible problem of memory loss in the process of reload the image of the Frame Holder of dBase.

* Fixed a problem that sometimes prevented to work properly the option “Open image in new window” of the Frame Holder of dBase.

* The “Rebuild & Squeeze” option of the main window, now reports the space freed (unused dBase space returned to the System).

* Fixed a bug in the option “Delete all this content” in the Frame Holder who not erase all items if previously has been deleted or changed an item.

* Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented work correctly the option  “Import files from directory” in the Frame Holder of dBase.

* Fixed a bug that in certain circumstances prevented to show correctly some windows in the scheduler.

We have not detected any problem with the false detection mentioned in the previous message, so we consider that with regard to the PC Tools Antivirus the problem has been solved. However, as anecdotal data, we can mention that after testing the previous version by the 39 anti-virus of  Virus Total, we got 5 warnings:

 Anti-virus engine     Version   Date                 Alert type
———————————————————————————-
Authentium               5.1.2.4     2009.03.19     W32/Heuristic-210!Eldorado
CAT-QuickHeal          10.00     2009.03.19     (Suspicious) - DNAScan
F-Prot                      4.4.4.56     2009.03.19     W32/Heuristic-210!Eldorado
Sophos                      4.39.0     2009.03.19     Sus/ComPack-C
TheHacker        6.3.3.0.285     2009.03.19     W32/Behav-Heuristic-064

The new compilation still shows some warnings:

CAT-QuickHeal           10.00    2009.03.19    (Suspicious) - DNAScan
Panda                     10.0.0.10    2009.03.19     Suspicious file

Although as noted above, it has no problems with the PC Tools anti-virus, we will continue to work to try to eliminate any false positive or warning notice in all the engines of Virus Total.

The second, a safety bulletin entitled “Uno al día” from Hispasec, an accredited IT security company who regularly publishes research on security and cryptography. After a quick review; download the mail, etc. We started at work. Of course we use our own application extensively to hold all kind of information, and when trying to start the latest version 5.8.0 of Organizator, published last 17, we met with that the anti-virus application prevents start with a message Warning: “Threat level risk suspect locked” in Heurengine.Packed.Themida.Rba.

Needless to say, the surprise/disgust has been tremendous. Specifically, that topic is one of the modules of the application that we use to protect the program against possible attacks or reverse engineering. We have not had time yet to check whether the alarm occurs with older versions, or other anti-virus, but in reality, for the reasons explained below we suspect that it can happen.

It goes without saying that the goal of Zator Systems is developing and selling software and of course is not our intention to make any virus, Trojan or backdoor of any kind, so we ensure that our application OrganiZator is completely free of viruses or spyware, assuming of course that the application is legitimate and has been downloaded from our website. It is important to note that so far, none of the major software distribution companies to which we have send the application has encountered any problem in it. For example, Softpedia, which has collected in its pages the new version, said:

Softpedia guarantees that OrganiZATOR 5.8.0 is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.

The case had a prologue days ago, when the anti-virus noticed about an application for synchronizing files that we use for several years. In this case, since it is an old application, we chose to remove it while we thought of seeking for a substitute.

The point is that it appears to the anti-virus vendors have been started to go out of hand with the method of heuristic detection, so that they are beginning to bear positive even with original files from Microsoft!.  But better than our words, in the attached link from Hispasec, you can find a great article about the current situation, called “Anti-virus and false positive… a chaos” whose reading we advise (original is in Spanish, but as usual you can read it in English with Google)

We are working on eliminating this problem of false positives. Meanwhile, we reiterate our users that regarding Organizator, can absolutely rely on its safety in this latest version 5.8.0, as in the past and future versions.

* The new version represents a major step in the development schedule of OrganiZator. In addition to lead a review of minor inconsistencies in the user interface and bug correction, this version incorporate significant improvements in dBase, so we recommend upgrading to all users of previous versions.

* It has been incorporated a new field in dBase that we call Frame Holder (FH). Now, besides the Extended Data of each item, may be included a catalog of images or other resources -the kind of objects that are visible in the browser.- So, besides the other fields, may be attached photographs; Web pages; PDF documents and any other resources that are typically accessed in the Web. The resources shown in the FH may be external to the dBase (located anywhere, on the Intranet or in Internet) or internal, in which case they are stored in the Zator’s dBase. For example, a JPG image, a PDF document, Etc. The demo included with the installation contains several examples.

* It has improved the formatting of the Note/Memo fields of dBase. Along with the existing capacity of storing notes as plain text (without format), it is now possible to store, import and export these notes as formatted text (RTF), with the possibility of determining the character set (font); size and color of the text; background color; interlined and indentation.  Also is possible the use of underlining; bold; italic, etc. In addition to the above, it has included the ability of redo and undo movements in these fields.

* It has been eliminated an error who allow delete an item in the link’s windows (lower windows of dBase). When pressing the [Delete] key to delete the link, instead of remaining the item and delete the link, the item where removed. Now, the behavior is correct; according to the documentation, the link is erased but the item remains.

* Has been added the ability to qualify a previous anonymous link. In previous versions you could change the type of a link, or anonymous it -clear it’s type-, but once anonymous, could not be qualified again.

* It has been eliminated a problem of visibility in the Extended Data of dBase, presented when using a screens resolution of 1280×800 pixels. The application can be used with virtually all standard screen resolutions from 800×600 to 1440×900 and above.