Virtual Hypnotist

File Release Notes and Changelog

Release Name: 5.51

Notes:
Virtual Hypnotist 5.51
Release Notes
©2003-2006 FollowTheWatch55
http://vhypno.sourceforge.net


Thank you for using Virtual Hypnotist!  This document describes the overall features of Virtual Hypnotist, and also changes since the previous release.  Also, thanks to all the people who helped beta test the 5.0 and 4.0 releases for months, of which this version is based on.

CONTENTS
Legal Info
What is Virtual Hypnotist?
Features
Changes in this release
Installation
User’s Guide and Website
Important Notes

Legal Info
Warning - This software was designed for recreational use only and comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY.  The maker(s) of this software are not responsible for anything negative resulting from the use of this software.  This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain conditions.  For details, see the file gpl.txt

This program is an interactive rewrite of the Hypnotizer 2000 software, which started in late 2000.
All source code is included.

What is Virtual Hypnotist?
Virtual Hypnotist is a complete open-source all-in-one program designed to simulate hypnosis sessions, and to be used as a general self-help or experimental program.  Please note that this software is not intended to be a replacement for a licensed hypnotist/hypnotherapist.  Instead it is designed to facilitate in self-hypnosis.  Also note that this software doesn’t “magically” control someone’s mind or covertly put them into a trance; it simply uses methods to induce a regular state of hypnosis (heightened suggestibility) in a willing subject.

Features

·Script maker, for easily editing scripts, and for creating your own, which uses a flexible and unique scripting language.
·Binaural brainwave synchronizer, for generating sounds that help induce hypnosis (sync brainwaves), and for providing flashing color bars that visually also sync brainwaves.
·Lots of pre-made scripts, from inductions, deepeners, suggestions, etc.
·Two subliminal message systems, which add visual subliminal messages in sessions, and even let you display them on your computer screen while you work
·Hypnotic visual maker, for designing your own hypnotic effects
·Cool presets that get you started instantly
·A session logbook that lets you write down successes, notes, ideas, etc.
·Fully customizable hypnosis sessions
·Complete speech synthesis; choose from a selection of multiple voices, and even use other SAPI4 or SAPI5-compliant speech engines (only partial SAPI5 support is implemented).
·Speech recognition that lets you verbally respond to questions and prompts while under hypnosis
·Easy and powerful scripting language called ISL used for creating and processing scripts
·Animated characters used as virtual “hypnotists”
·Pop-up sessions, where the program can hide in the background and “pop up” at a certain time, and start the hypnotic induction
·Support for video files and flash animations, via Windows Media and Macromedia Flash, and even lots of videos/animations included
·Speed controls, to slow down and speed up both audio and video
·HypnoChat and Remote Controller, an AIM-compatible instant messaging system that allows one user of Virtual Hypnotist control another user's program over the Internet with the subject's consent, and even supports group sessions
·Complete tray icon and popup menu support
·Text-only sessions that display text on the screen instead of using the speech system.
·Background and Subliminal modes
·Support for playing hypnosis audio files, while using Virtual Hypnotist for graphics
·3D graphics support with the TrueVision3D graphics engine
·Video and audio volume and rate changing support
·Session previewing support
·WAV file output support (SAPI5 only)
·Script Processor Console which allows a user to operate the script system in an interactive manner
·Script Converter for converting standard text scripts to the ISL script format
·Personalized information for use in sessions (name, gender, and preferred trigger)
·New GrockTunnel visual, which is a remake of the Grock hypnosis program, and supports word lists written for it.
·Comes with the Virtual Hypnotist User's Guide
·All source code is included (written in Visual Basic 6)
·And more

Changes in this release

Version 5.51 -
-fixed an issue that caused VH to crash if the brainwave synchronizer was not working
-fixed a serious bug in the script processor that would cause an error on every line if SAPI4 was disabled
-fixed a minor bug in the boolean section of the Calc system
-fixed an issue where IF statements would go through the whole Calc parsing, and not just the boolean operator section
-inline math now automatically sets empty variables to 0
-LoadVars command now has an option to overwrite all current user variables
-added FORMAT command - formats text in a specified manner
-added Is Like (~) comparison operator


Installation
1. To install Virtual Hypnotist, first download it off the website (the file vhypno551.exe) and also any of the optional components.

2. Run the vhypno551.exe file.  That will install Virtual Hypnotist.
3. If you haven’t already installed the speech system (which is optional), extract speechsystem.zip, and run each of the programs inside it (these are from the Microsoft SAPI4 SDK and Website).  If you want SAPI5 support, you can download it from the website also.
4. Make sure you have Macromedia Flash and Windows Media Player installed.
5. If you want to have more characters, videos, and audio files, download the expansion pack available on the website.
6. If you want 3D graphics support, download the TrueVision3D graphics engine from the website.
7. Run the program, and enjoy!

User’s Guide and Website
The complete Virtual Hypnotist User’s Guide is available inside the Virtual Hypnotist application (by clicking the Help button), and is also available at the official website, http://vhypno.sourceforge.net

Important Notes

-Note that Windows 98 cannot play multiple audio streams in Virtual Hypnotist.  This means you can only have one sound playing at once: either synthesized speech, background music, or brainwaves.

1. Script Files
See the User’s Guide for more information on how scripts work, and how to make your own.

2. Included video files
The video files packaged along with this program are in MPEG 1
video-only format (no audio), GIF format, Divx, and Macromedia Flash.

3. Microsoft Windows Media Player version 6+ is required for this program
   to function properly. Also, the speech synthesizer software (located
   on the website) must be installed also.  Lastly, Macromedia
   Flash 6+ is required for the flash files to work.

Updates and info are located at http://vhypno.sourceforge.net

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Command line options:

vh.exe {parameters}
parameters are:
/load=[filename] (automatically loads specified file in sessions directory)
/preset=[preset #] (automatically loads specified preset number; preset numbers are below)
/go (automatically starts session)
/nosubwindow (turns off subliminals control panel, which is displayed in subliminal-only mode)
/exit (exits program when session ends, without returning to main menu)
/notrayicon (makes sure the tray icon doesn’t appear, if the user has enabled it)
/menuoff (disables main popup menu in induction screen)

So, to automatically load the Hypnotherapist (#1) preset, have it run automatically,
and exit when finished, you would run the program like this:

vh.exe /preset=1 /go /exit

To load the file "test.hyp" on startup, type this:

vh.exe /load=test.hyp

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To exit the program, press ESC
Voice input is shown on the top right of the session screen

Preset Numbers

1. Hypnotherapist
2. Hypnotherapist 2
3. Swinging Watch
4. Pendant
5. Kaleidoscope
6. Deep Sleep
7. Feature Test
8. Brainwash (recreational)
9. Reinduction (professional)
10. Brainwash II (recreational)
11. Trigger Induction (professional)
12. Obey (recreational)
13. Hand Drop (professional)
14. Cartoonish (recreational)
15. Number Press (professional)
16. Eyes (recreational)
17. Success Loop (professional)

New Script Commands in 5.51:
1.	FORMAT command – formats text in a specified manner

Remote Commands

Remote commands are sent over the instant messenger in this format:

vhcmd command /vhcmd

They can be typed by hand, or sent by the VH application.  All commands are ignored by the client machine until:
1.	The client user chooses to accept remote commands
2.	The server (controller) user sends the Start command to the client after the user chooses to accept commands

So, once the user chooses to accept commands, the start command can be sent by typing this:

vhcmd <start> /vhcmd

Once that is sent, any other commands can be sent to the client, and the client will process them.  Currently the client will only pop up a message box saying what command was sent; it will not send the command to the VH script processor yet, since that portion is not functional.

Then to have the client stop accepting commands (to stop the session), you would send this:

vhcmd <stop> /vhcmd


Script Processor internal error codes

1000 – Syntax Error
1001 – Invalid Section Number
1002 – Invalid variable number
1003 – Command not allowed in interactive mode
1004 – Nested IF statements are not supported yet
1005 - Variable contains non-numeric value
1006 – Invalid value
1007 – Session in background
1008 – Character disabled
1009 – Video disabled
1010 – Custom visuals disabled
1011 – Background audio disabled
1012 – Custom audio disabled
1013 – Brainwave generator disabled
1014 – Recursion limit reached


Changes:
---Changelog---
Version 5.51 -
-fixed an issue that caused VH to crash if the brainwave synchronizer was not working
-fixed a serious bug in the script processor that would cause an error on every line if SAPI4 was disabled
-fixed a minor bug in the boolean section of the Calc system
-fixed an issue where IF statements would go through the whole Calc parsing, and not just the boolean operator section
-inline math now automatically sets empty variables to 0
-LoadVars command now has an option to overwrite all current user variables
-added FORMAT command - formats text in a specified manner
-added Is Like (~) comparison operator

Version 5.5 -
-console can now switch to interactive mode while a script is running, pausing that script, and resuming it afterwards
-added support for pausing and resuming scripts in the console
-year update
-currently adding enhanced error detection and debugging routines
-fixed a serious bug involving the combination of \spd\ and \pau\ script commands which caused an infinite loop
-\pau\ command setting doesn't reset any more after each line (was supposed to be fixed before in 5.41, but broke)
-removed 'scratching' section from default GrockTunnel wordlist
-remade IF statement code
-added inline math support; CALC command is now obsolete
-keypressed variable now works (I forgot to add it before)
-updated scripts for version 5.5
-removed useless icon resource file
-added modulus (&) operator to the inline math function - normally modulus is the % sign, but can't use that since it's for variables
-added random (@) operator to the inline math function (this obsoletes the RAND command)
-fixed backrate command in the Script Maker (still used the old Audrate name)
-syntax checker now checks for obsolete commands in scripts, and suggests replacements
-added LineNum variable - returns the script's current line number
-added support for viewing and playing character animations
-added CharName variable - returns the loaded animated character's name
-added ANIM command - plays a character animation
-fixed a problem where the selected alternate color wouldn't change in the Visual Maker's Custom Objects section
-script console now properly shows error descriptions
-fixed some issues in the script processor when dealing with null variables
-added Brainwave variable - returns true if the brainwave generator is enabled; false if not.
-fixed an issue where the Change Mode dialog would unload the animated character

Version 5.41 -
-added support for a separate flasher rate in the brainwave synchronizer
-fixed some serious infinite loop bugs that occurred when processing speech modifiers
-added support for having speech modifier settings stay during the script executions (without resetting on each line)
-fixed an infinite loop bug in the SAPI4 audio output handler
-fixed a bug in the brainwave generator that prevented the correct settings from loading during a session
-objects such as flashers will now be initialized correctly when turned on by scripts during sessions
-added SUBOFF and SUBON commands (turn on and off subliminals)
-fixed syntax error when using the flashershape command
-fixed a bug in the Visual Maker that prevented it from showing the visual when a session was started
-fixed another bug in the Visual Maker that caused other visuals to draw themselves behind others.

Version 5.4 -
-fixed a bug in the Visual Maker's GrockTunnel section that didn't select the proper saved filename
-fixed a file loader bug that was limited to 32k lines (used integer data types)
-added ElapsedTime variable - returns the number of seconds the session has been running for
-improved performance of file loader routine in the Script Maker
-"cancel script" button now works in the remote controller
-win98 clients complained too much before about speech issues
-added pause code into the IM sender code, so that the program doesn't get kicked from an AIM chatroom
-fixed sapi4 to sapi5 tag conversion, where VH would only convert the first tag (tags would be \pau=100\ for example)
-added support for a single flasher in the brainwave synchronizer
-added the ability to turn on and off the flasher alternations
-added ability to change flasher height and shape type
-increased width limit of color tunnel
-added support for playing grock tones through the pc speaker
-added relative adjustment support to SAPI4 tags
-added SUBCYCLETIME, SUBCYCLES, and SUBDURATION commands which control the popup subliminals
-added FLASHERSHAPE command
-added Age variable, with selection in User Information window
-added option to turn on/off the character on startup (in mode window)
-fixed an issue where script and video/audio filenames would be saved even though they are disabled
-added a constant to enable/disable internal exception handling (for testers running the source code directly)
-fixed a situation where the speech recognizer was unloaded in the wrong place, causing errors that would occur sometimes with the GetVoice command
-added speech error notification for DSS mode during sessions
-fixed numerous issues with the script sender
-added mandara.swf video
-added colorflash.gif video
-removed 4.x upgrade support from the upgrade package (shaved off about 2mb)

Version 5.3 -
-added copyright info for Microsoft Agent components
-HypnoTunnel, a remake of Grock started
-fixed bug in ClearArrays subroutine, where the line counters did not get reset
-added basic support for controlling flash animations through the video
commands
-converted AIM TOC code to TOC2 - HypnoChat works again (AOL killed their TOC1 protocol and HypnoChat broke)
-added font changing support for the subliminal messages
-added autosizing support for subliminal messages
-fixed data format bug in font size storage
-added support for chat room sessions
-moved Script Processor code into it's own module
-added support for saving and loading variables to vars.ini file with the LOADVARS and SAVEVARS commands
-flasher bars can now be controlled during a session with the FLASHERS command
-added GrockTunnel, which is a remake of the Grock freeware hypnosis program
-fixed some bugs in the font selection boxes
-fixed limitation on PAUSE command. The parameter was allocated as an integer, and so only allowed up to about 32000
-Angie character is now the default, and not Merlin
-got delete key working in the script maker
-made DSS mode pause turn off if right after a Speak command
-added SHOWIMAGE command, along with "images" directory
-removed support for the STORE command in the Script Maker (since it's now obsolete) but the script processor still supports it (use the SET command instead)
-added BEEP command
-greatly enhanced the ColorTunnel
-ported new ColorTunnel code over to standalone app (which makes ColorTunnel 2.0)
-fixed a bug that prevented saved sessions from properly loading a ColorTunnel-enabled session
-fixed an error that occurs if you try to drag the full-screen session window
-added PRINT command (used in the console only)
-added Date and Time variables
-fixed a bug in the script processor that caused an infinite loop sometimes when sessions restart
-added an option to display the console on session start
-3D mode now works with speech and text
-added lots of help buttons, that access the user's guide
-enhanced functionality of the Remote Controller
-added variable and modifier insertion to script maker dialogs
-renamed AUDRATE command to BACKRATE (AUDRATE still works though)
-added BackVol, BackBal, BackRate, BackFile, CustVol, CustBal, CustRate, CustFile, VidVol, VidBal, VidRate, VidFile, ToneVol, MaskVol, ToneFreq1 and ToneFreq2 system variables
-added ABS command
-chaned HypnoChat's chat room list box to a text box
-remade the tone generator inside the brainwave synchronizer (this was so GrockTunnel could use it). Works much faster now.

Version 5.2 -
-added an option in the "graphics and audio" tab to change the text speed during text-only sessions (the Pause Time slider no longer controls the text speed)
-marked sections of the Script Processor in comments
-added CHANGE command
-fixed some text display issues on the main window
-changed LTrim commands to LTrim$
-changed LCase commands to LCase$, which fixed some issues (most notably the brainwave generator issue)
-fixed voice selection problem, where a custom selected voice would change back to the default
-fixed a problem associated with IF statements
-fixed code problems in SET command
-fixed code problems in RAND command
-script preview now works properly with custom voice parameters
-added audio balance controls
-added BACKBAL, CUSTBAL, and VIDBAL commands to change balance
-added BACKFILE, CUSTFILE, and VIDFILE commands to change media files
-added BACKSTAT, CUSTSTAT, and VIDSTAT commands to change status of media
-added %backduration%, %custduration%, and %vidduration% variables to return the length of the media (used in IF statements and STORE commands)
-added %backposition%, %custposition%, and %vidposition% variables to return the current playpack position (used in IF statements and STORE commands)
-fixed CHARZOOM command, so now it always remembers the original zoom value, and zooms based on that
-the system variables %key%, %yesno%, %text%, and %voice% can now be used as regular variables
-added autoscroll option to the Script Processor Console
-added new options to the Script Maker
-custom visuals and videos now work together
-GOTOLABEL command now works during a LOADCALL command
-added downloader system (not currently being used)
-fixed serious bugs in the generic IF statement code, that caused lots of errors
-console now doesn't jump to the end of each line
-fixed line number parameter of LOADCALL command
-fixed an error in the initializer for recursive scripts
-preview mode now properly exits sessions
-added IF statement support for Name, Gender, and Trigger variables
-added packager app
-added support for speech output during text-only mode
-fixed the Reset Visual button in the Visual Maker
-fixed lots of bugs in the Visual Maker, including Custom Object positioning issues
-rewrote the character positioning code along with the CHARH and CHARV commands
-added support for converting Unix-formatted text files in the Script Maker
-voice recognition bugs fixed
-TONEFREQ command fixed
-VIDZOOM and VISZOOM sizing fixed
-changed graphics controls
-added more commands to the Script Maker
-fixed a problem with restoring the main screen after it's minimized
-fixed cleanup code for autoexiting feature
-fixed a buffer overflow bug in the Script Maker's Find/Replace window
-added a progress bar to the Script Maker's Find/Replace window
-added syntax checker to script processor; can be accessed from the Script Maker
-added new scripts
-fixed lots of script problems

Version 5.1 -
-script updates
-program now works without SAPI4 speech package (had errors before)
-added LOADCALL command, which allows for dynamic and recursive script loading and execution (up to 10 recursions max)
-rearranged the command list in the Script Maker insert menu
-fixed a problem in the brainwave generator
-fixed some SAPI mode change issues
-fixed a bunch of coloring issues

Version 5.0 -
Beta1:
-fixed minor conflict between load and exit functions in the Script Maker
-added custom audio playback
-added volume controls for both audios
-added playback speed slider for custom audio
-added beta release information to splash and about screens
Beta2:
-fixed slowdown issue (visual maker problem)
-added 320x240 in the resolution changing section
-fixed resolution changing system
-mindfrag.txt suggestion file edited and added
Beta3:
-fixed "unexpected error" error on startup, due to a Windows flaw with loading pictures
-added IRC system (will be integrated later)
-added backend library for file downloading
-added option to turn off speech system
-reworked visual interface
-added optional background picture to main screen (stored in back.bmp)
-added option to enable/disable performance monitor
-fixed settings.dat creation issues
-fixed selection issues when using tab key
Beta4:
-fixed component selection defect from Beta3
-remade About screen
-made Voice Selection screen automatically change voices when a voice is clicked on
-misc cosmetic and button focus/tab work
-fixed minimize bug in Visual Maker screen
Beta5:
-bundled ColorTunnel application with VH
-IRC program now intercepts irc messages, and detects which are VH commands to be processed
-commands are sent over IRC by typing "VHCMD" before the command string
-fixed IF statements; when the "true" command is run, it'll skip the "false" command
-added "custom script" code that forwards IRC commands to the script processor, and runs them. IF statements require both following true & false commands, and GOTO commands are not allowed
-START command added (starts a remote session)
-STOP command added (ends a regular and remote session)
Beta6:
-removed IRC system
-added HypnoChat communication system (AIM clone)
-moved source code into separate directory
-moved settings information into autocreated vh.ini file
Beta7:
-removed extra DLL/OCX references
-added new OCX files to package
-fixed an issue with loading corrupted settings.dat files
-fixed about screen's detection of Windows 98 and ME
-fixed about screen animations
Beta8:
-fixed issue with saving settings in Session Options window
-added CHARH command
-added CHARV command
-added CHARZOOM command
-added VIDZOOM command
-added VISZOOM command
-added VIDRATE command
-added AUDRATE command
-added SOUND command
-redesigned Script Maker
-added user information screen
-added %name% variable
-added %gender% variable
-added %trigger% variable
-changed script guide in Script Maker over to the new guide
-fixed command line options
-added screensaver application
-added 2 sounds, hypno.wma and snap.wav
Beta9:
-added "remote session" button to IM window
-made remote session button allow remote commands, and only from the selected user
-updated script loader to be able to reload new scripts
-removed case sensivity for script commands
-fixed lots of bugs in the new commands introduced in Beta8
-added LOAD command
-added LOADRUN command
-fixed some ini file settings
-added WATCHKEY command
-added KEYPRESSED element to IF statement
-added PAUSE command
-added error detection in the script processor
-added an option to enable/disable visible script error messages
-added CHARCENTER command
-cleaned up some code in the script processor
-made scriptmaker not center on activation
-fixed bug in scriptmaker that sometimes prevented the load dialog from showing
-added an option to show script commands during session (debug mode)
-fixed up dialog boxes
-added new error checking sections in the script processor
-added BACKVOL command
-added CUSTVOL command
-fixed a numerical error in hypnoslave.txt
-comment markers can now be placed anywhere
-added hypnoslave-snap script
-added mindfrag-fx script
-updated featuretest script
-updated featuretest preset
-fixed an IF statement bug that caused errors if a GOTO command was in the true section
Beta10:
-changed most references of FollowTheWatch55 to FollowTheWatch Software
-added script previewing support
-added script processor console
-fixed button issue in text input window
-fixed bug in htmltorich2() that limited IM text to 255 chars
-background session feature *finally* fixed - this was broken
Beta11:
-added complete error detection for the vh.ini loading/saving process
-fixed modification notice code in Script Maker
-worked more on the Remote Controller
-worked on the integration of the Remote Controller with the main system
-added some stuff I forgot to add before in the Release Notes
-ACK command added
Beta12:
-added vortecmovesmall.gif animation
-added twirlingstars.gif animation
-added spurt2.gif animation
-added christmas.gif animation
-added Change Direction button to Visual Maker
-added position indicator box to Visual Maker
-fixed an issue with the Inverse Loop option in the Visual Maker
-fixed a minor issue with the Inverse option in the Visual Maker
-fixed a crash that occurred during a session when the Inverse Loop option was selected
-fixed a problem with maximizing the Visual Maker window
-added CoolMindFrag saved session
-added SignUp button to HypnoChat
-changed default value of the Limit slider from 100 to 25 in the Visual Maker, for better performance
-added file list box to the Logbook, so users can easily see and load days that have entries
-added better error detection to the session execution code
-fixed bug in the Components window that caused all selected values to unselect
-added more tooltips
-update defaultinduct.txt
-worked more on the remote session system
-added ERROR command
-fixed bug in Presets window, which made certain presets disappear if window was closed
Beta13:
-added volume control for videos
-command queuing added and tested
-added VIDVOL command
-changed the way connection rejections are handled
-added option in hypnochat to disable the chat autologin
Beta14:
-added preview window that shows the license, changelog, and release notes in the about screen, and displays a preview of custom visuals
-major layout restructuring; most session config controls and code being merged into frmSession.frm
-frmSession.frm replaced
-SessionInfo.frm removed
-frmGraphics.frm removed
-frmSubConfig.frm removed
-frmVoice.frm removed
-Voices.frm removed
-frmOptions.frm removed
-frmSelect.frm removed
-lots of code reworks
Beta15:
-fixed issue with loading Voice Volume value
-CUSTRATE command added
-Graphics/Sound component of Remote Controller finished
-fixed more commands and added new ones to the Script Maker
-added more commands to the Remote Controller
Beta16:
-fixed some feature problems in the Remote Controller from Beta15
-fixed a minor bug that sometimes caused errors on program startup
Beta17:
-added more tooltips
-fixed problems with voice selection list
-made the subliminal message box dynamically sizable, so now it supports much longer phrases
-finished more options in the Script Maker, and also fixed up some other stuff with it
-did a huge revamp of the Script Maker's message boxes window
-added full system tray support, with 4 options for it in the mode window - but the tray menu will only disappear when you click an option for some reason
-changed the mode buttons in the mode window to option boxes
-added new "notrayicon" command line option
Beta18:
-fixed a function name that got accidentally renamed
-added a screen size selector to the Session Configuration window
-added the Session File Editor, a raw editor for session data files
-fixed some video/animation display issues
-made induction screen work in windowed mode
-added system tray menu to the induction screen and main window
-fixed some issues related to the system tray icon (in the mode selection box)
-added new "menuoff" command line option - disables popup menu in induction screen
-fixed error issue with playing sound effects
-added support for text-only stuff on screen, which is an alternative to the spoken text (the SPEAK command controls both)
-the text-only mode is currently buggy and is not recommended to use yet
-added text color changing and font selection support for the text-only section
-added background color selection to the Script Maker
-fixed some script maker dialog box issues, and defaults loading problems
-changed behavior of color dialogs
-5.0 specific session options won't be loaded anymore, until the release candidate version (this is due to inter-Beta upgrade problems)
-added script transmission support to the Remote Controller
-custom scripts can now be loaded/ran from other scripts (section 6) - you need to specify the full path and filename though
-fixed a bug where the app would exit if started for the first time
-added TRANSMIT command (transmits scripts to client over the net)
-added CANCEL command (cancels execution of current script; used for switching scripts)
-fixed a lot of bugs in the Remote Controller
Release Candidate 1:
-added new duration option to subliminals configuration
-added a log saving feature to the Remote Controller
-added find/replace feature to Script Maker
-fixed a bug in the Script Maker that caused the "changed" flag to stay on
-added option in mode screen to turn on/off speech recognition
-added SPEECH element to IF statement
-added SPEECHREC element to IF statement
-added GOTOLABEL command and added label support (a good alternative to the GOTO command)
-added TrueVision3D support
-merged parts of HypnoHouse into VH
-added 3D Graphics system using the parts of HypnoHouse
-added SAPI5 speech output support
-fixed a bunch of Script Processor Console bugs
-added support in the Script Maker and the Script Processor to output speech to wav files (SAPI5 only)
-updated the screensaver component
-updated scripts for VH5
Release Candidate 2:
-"find next" in the Script Maker now works properly
-SAPI4 commands such as "\pau=1000\" have been fixed for SAPI5 (only the PAU command currently works)
-Script Maker now closes properly
-disabled 3D support during speech operation, due to problems
-fixed some bugs in the Script Processor Console that caused problems when starting a new session
-fixed some more scripts
-made performance monitor shut off during 3D graphics display
-updated tooltips
-fixed SAPI5 voice speed settings
-fixed a bunch of bugs involving the script processor's IF statements
-fixed a window caption problem in the Script Maker
-added a "save as" option to the Script Maker and changed the way the regular "save" works
-added candle.avi video
Release Candidate 3:
-added a lot more comments to the Script Processor code
-got the text-only session stuff to work very well
-added CALL command
-added text to script convertor to Script Maker
-added line number support to RUN, LOADRUN, and CALL commands
-added code for Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete in Script Maker
-added TONEVOL command
-added MASKVOL command
-added BINFREQ command
-fixed an issue with error reporting in the console
-fixed a syntax error issue when using variables higher than 99
-fixed a problem in the Script Maker that would cause crashes when inserting commands
-fixed the "set" command dialog in the Script Maker
-added new commands to the Script Maker
-added line number support to the loadrun, run, and call commands in the Script Maker
-fixed an issue in the mode window that selected the text-only session option at the wrong times
-added the tonevol, maskvol, and binfreq commands to the Script Maker
Release Candidate 4:
-replaced randomization seeder for RAND command
-moved pseudorandom seeder to the Script Processor startup section, instead of the RAND command section
-fixed some issues with windows not appearing in the taskbar
-added a button in the Mode window that will erase VH's settings files if things get bad
-fixed an issue where the induction screen was always in windowed mode during a remote session
-got /menuoff command line option working
-fixed /load command line option
-added binaural commands to the remote controller graphics/sound command box
-fixed minor bug in the CALL command
-made the CALL command be able to call the current script
-fixed line numbering stuff used in run, call, and loadrun commands
-turned off automatic sounds in the IM windows
-fixed crash in script maker's background color dialog
-fixed a bunch of tabstop problems
-added new voice modification commands to the Script Maker (SAPI4 only) - note: these were disabled due to them not working with DSS
-redesigned the Hypnotic Visual Maker
-fixed Timer Speed option in Visual Maker
-added a whole new visuals section into the Visual Maker (custom objects)
-added an option to turn on/off the exit message (on the top left of the induction screen)
-enhanced error reporting system (it now says what portion of VH the error occurred in)
-fixed an issue with the internal error description code, which caused some crashes
-finally fixed the absolute/relative path conflict bug (affected most versions of VH before this one)
-fixed a string referencing bug in the Script Loader
-added "error number" property to error messages
-prevented a certain error that caused problems in background and subliminal-only sessions
-voice list box now selects the right voice when you choose a new character
-added DirectSpeech (DSS) SAPI4 support; VH switches to DSS mode when the visible character is turned off, and back to MSAgent mode when the character is on.
-renamed the BINFREQ command to TONEFREQ
-enhanced the script convertor
-added an option to the SOUND command to wait until the sound is finished playing before continuing
Final:
-fixed the text during a text-only session, so that it strips the SAPI4 commands
-fixed an error that occurred when the visible character was turned off
-turned on error reporting for the character selection box, since any errors would crash VH
-gave the character selection box the ability to handle corrupt character files
-fixed up some more error message dialogs
-fixed an issue with the session comments - it only seems to allow 126 characters max, so I put a limit on the box.
-fixed an issue where the hypnotic visuals would make the program unable to exit the session
-fixed a problem where the "stop session" menu item would be disabled while intense visuals are running
-made sure the synth speech stops properly in DSS mode
-fixed some character loading issues
-added "balance" parameter to SOUND command
-added EXIT command
-added Script Maker entries for the END and EXIT commands
-fixed some problems in the presets window
-added error handlers to the Mode dialog box
-had the Subliminals file box use the Script Maker instead of Notepad - this fixes an issue with updating it's list
-fixed an issue involving the initial setting of the speech system parameters
-added code to automatically remove old settings.dat file
-reworked some of the brainwave generator code
-added Kaa script and session file

Version 4.61 -
-backported minimize bugfix for Visual Maker window from 5.0 Beta4
-backported setting.dat file creation fix from 5.0 Beta4
-bundled ColorTunnel application with VH
-backported fix for Windows version detection in the about screen from 5.0 Beta7
-backported fix for Script Guide in the Script Maker window from 5.0 Beta8

Version 4.6 -
-fixed "unexpected error" error on startup, due to a Windows flaw with loading pictures
-backported fix for a minor conflict between load and exit functions in the Script Maker from 5.0 Beta2
-backported addition of 320x240 in the resolution changing section from 5.0 Beta2
-backported fixed resolution changing system from 5.0 Beta2
-mindfrag.txt suggestion file edited and added
-updated User's Guide (new speech recognition tutorial)

Version 4.52 -
-backported fix for slowdown issue (visual maker problem) from 5.0 Beta

Version 4.51 -
-fixed 2 randomization problems with subliminals
-fixed scripts that were not in regular DOS format (somehow they got messed up)

Version 4.5 -
-added refresh support for fileboxes
-added User's Guide
-added help button to main screen, which displays the User's Guide
-added mode changing support, to switch between a "professional" mode for hypnotherapists and a "recreational" mode for self hypnosis/hypnofetishist use
-rearranged presets and changed how they work (for the modes)
-added presets for "professional" mode
-added media previewing applet; just double-click video or audio files to preview them
-made "enable custom visuals" checkbox turn off video and vice versa
-bug where subliminals didn't stay on top fixed
-fixed bug where induction screen quickly flashes at the start of a subliminal-only session
-rewrote script file loading system; code is much more simpler now
-added dynamic array support (scripts had a size limit of 1000 lines in 4.41 and below; now it uses any size, even above 1000 lines)
-added a progress bar that shows loading progress when you click "start session"
-scripts can now have blank lines; script processor now skips them (it used to use them to determine the end of the file)
-session no longer requires scripts; it can run with just visuals and now synth speech
-removed ancient binauralcode.bas file from setup packages
-fixed slowness problem with flashers, which appeared in 4.2
-added lots of new options to the Hypnotic Visual Maker; it's now incredible, and can make very hypnotic patterns
-switched color selectors over to the default Windows color selector dialog box
-added preset resetting code to presets
-added 2 visualdemo saved sessions
-updated file format
-got command line options working smoothly again

Version 4.41 -
-fixed file saving system, since it was not properly saving the 4.4 specific settings
-updated test.hyp session file to 4.41 format
-got rid of an old reference to the "genie" character in a Change Voice box tooltip

Version 4.4 -
-fixed minor bug in session type window
-added tooltips to subliminal config window
-stopped main hypno form from popping up at the start of a subliminals-only session
-changed value limits in the subliminal config box
-some errors fixed in the subliminal system
-added configuration system for built-in subliminals
-improved color updating in brainwave synchronizer window
-added custom color support for subliminals
-added speed changer for built-in subliminals

Version 4.3 -
-made save session function get version information from app instead of from explicit declaration
-added video and audio speed controls along with an option to make trippy effects
-added a performance monitor to help prevent freezes/choppiness during sessions
-added performance monitor stats in the "session info" box
-removed some junk code
-fixed bug in defaults section of session loader

Version 4.22 -
-fixed session script leak bug (old scripts would stay in memory for next session)
-fixed user variable leak bug (same problem as above)
-fixed bug in the featuretest induction (no pause for the key input)
-fixed bug in the Hand Drop script (same issue)
-fixed bug in the Hand Drop-voice script (same issue)
-fixed bug in the Number Press script (same issue)
-fixed bug in the Number Press 2 script (same issue)
-remade the script manual into an RTF file
-removed OLE DLLs from installer package
-fixed bug in visual maker
-fixed some bugs in the session file loader
-added default options code in the session file loader, which fixes problems when loading older sessions
-made the spiral (in the visual maker) reset each time it's used

Version 4.21 -
-removed the preemptive error detection introduced in 4.2, since it was causing problems
-fixed the media looping problems, which were due to the media player plugin going nuts
-fixed a problem in the "forget" wakening
-disabled scroll option for subliminal-only sessions in the session types box
-added more DLL libraries to the installation package
-removed 3.22 upgrade support from the upgrade package

Version 4.2 -
-made main window minimizable (who knows why that was disabled)
-new main window layout (fits better on 800x600 screens)
-added error detection for Win98 machines that can't play multiple audio streams
-added Hypnotic Visual Maker
-added Association Method induction
-added Confusion induction
-added "eyeballs up" induction
-added Room of Nothingness deepener
-added "obey" wakening
-fixed RND command (only worked with 1 as lower bound number)
-rewrote ColorTunnel program and merged code into VH (into visual maker)
-GD Software's spiral code merged into VH (into visual maker)
-made window forms not pop up on session load
-bundled with new installer
-many bugfixes
-added an error message that pops up if the speech system is not installed
-added lots of error detection support for different versions of Windows
-added binaural type display in brainwave generator
-added spinner controls to change frequency values in brainwave generator
-added screen resolution changing support

Version 4.1 -
-added a source file that was missing in the 4.0 release
-fixed file loading issues in the about screen
-fixed some bugs in the Brainwave Synchronizer
-added command line option /nosubwindow which turns off the control box when subliminal messages are being displayed only
-made the comments box in the "about session" multiline
-date field fixed in "save session" function
-made new version of test.hyp saved session

Version 4.0 -
-Script Maker added
-bug fixed in file loader system, where last character in file would not load
-RAND command rewritten (update scripts to use this command, or you might have major errors)
-new code layout being made for script processor
-CALC command added (performs arithmetic operations)
-Increment and Decrement commands removed; replaced by CALC command
-Program returns to the main menu after a session is complete
-Binaural Brainwave Synchronizer added
-Seven_Plus_or_Minus_Two induction added
-triggersugg-indirect suggestion file added
-tooltips enhanced
-scripts can now be edited by double-clicking them on the main screen
-added flashing color bars to induction interface - configurable in Brainwave Synchronizer screen
-loading system fixed to handle scripts from previous versions better
-In-session dialogs set to "always on top" to prevent problems
-audio files fixed
-Error handler added to startup, to detect if speech system is not installed
-Screen scrolling feature added
-Control panel applet for subliminals-only sessions added
-Reworked 'Eyes' preset
-Logbook finished
-Added session information window
-Added 'Help' button in About window, that shows readme file
-Made release notes
-Added 'Changelog' button in About window, that shows changelog
-Added 'License' button in About window, that shows the GPL license

Version 3.22 -
-Speech recognition fixed
-Fixed exit; so the program doesn't end when you exit the session
-VoiceBuffer command added
-Scripts updated with the VoiceBuffer command
-Command line options added

Version 3.21 -
-File loading system fixed
-Presets reworked a little
-Automatic speak test on "change voice" removed
-Spelling problems in defaultwake.txt fixed (they were originally there for Hypnotizer 2000)
-forget.txt wakening script added

Version 3.2 - 
-END command added
-RAND command added
-KEYBUFFER command added
-Hand Drop scripts fixed and updated
-Number Press script added
-successloop script rewritten
-Dominant induction script added
-Forgot to mention that the anesthesia deepener was added a while back
-FreezeTest script added
-SlaveTest script added
-Subliminals file line maximum changed from 255 to 1000
-Fixed bugs in the script processing code
-Fixed faulty script file loaders
-Fixed some case sensitivity bugs in the comparison code
-Fixed 2 more bugs in the comparison code
-Hand Drop script tested and works
-Added 3 new characters - Hilda, Heather, and Eye
-Added "Brainwash II" preset (featuring the new Eye character)
-Added "Obey" Preset
-Number Press 2 script added
-featuretest induction script updated

Version 3.1 -
-Some bugs fixed
-Fixed trigger.txt
-New subliminal message system added
-built in trigger word fixed to sound better
-New subliminal message blocks at the top and bottom of the session screen
The subliminals (based on an emotion linking theory) for those are:
	"Relaxed? Sink deep into hypnosis"
	"Worried? Feel comfortable"
	"Unfocused? Listen, obey and focus"
	"Nervous? Feel calm and relaxed"

Version 3.02 -
-Mid$ bug in comparison routines fixed
-hypnoslave.txt errors fixed
-Some other files had minor modifications just in case

Version 3.01 -
-Added missing library files

Version 3.0 -
-Many bugfixes
-Full voice recognition support
-Voice engine selection support
-Fixed file windows
-Added relative GOTO commands
-Added timed session system
-Added flash animation quality selector
-Recreated "mouth" character
-Redesigned "Brainwash" preset
-Created feature test preset
-New program icons
-Scripts fixed because of timing issues

Version 2.01 - 12/11/03
 -Minor bugfix release
 -hypnoslave.txt put in correct directory
 -msdxm.ocx file was causing setup failures on Windows 98/ME

Version 2.0 - Redesigned standalone release - 12/5/03
 -lots of stuff ;)

Version 1.1 - Updated version, bundled with Hypnotizer 2000 4.2

Version 1.0 - Initial version