*** Cream (for Vim) Version 0.31beta2 Released ***

[Steve H. <dig...@mi...>]

          *** Cream (for Vim) Version 0.31beta2 Released ***

The Cream (for Vim) project (http://cream.sourceforge.net) has
released the latest version of an easy-to-use configuration for Vim.
Cream configures the famous and free Vim text editor so that it is
simple to use for those of us familiar with Apple or Windows platform
software. Through intuitive menus, keyboard shortcuts, and extensive
editing functions, Cream makes Vim approachable for new users and adds
powerful features for experienced users on both Windows and Linux.


RELEASE SUMMARY

This major release features a re-worked spell check loader so that new
languages can be added without upgrading. Additionally, the existing
German, French and Spanish dictionaries were overhauled to provide a
better scale of speed vs. words checked. NOTE: If you had downloaded
any supplemental spell check dictionaries previously, you will need to
upgrade them with the new ones on the site as of this upgrade.

Other refinements include better user profiling on Windows, more
keymap options, horizontal scrollbar when text is wrapped, a new
filename stamp add-on, improvements to word counting, installation
script polishes, and many bug fixes. 

This is hopefully the last beta release before the final. Please join
the mailing list if you have any feedback. We'd particularly
appreciate comments on this beta release spell checking and dictionary
behavior, but all other bugs and wish items not currently on the ToDo
are welcome.


IMPROVEMENTS SINCE 0.31BETA

o Numerous issues with spell checking and the dictionaries were
  addressed. You need to re-download any spell check dictionaries
  previously obtained.

o Fixed incorrect warnings for tags not being found.

o Fixed Word Count and added highlighting of word counted when
  Highlight Finds is on.

o Added a new Stamp Filename add-on with a functionality that
  parallels Timestamp.

o Fixed the Windows installer packaging that had not included Cream's
  syntax highlighting customizations.

o Show Invisibles was fixed for Windows when using a UTF8 encoding.

o Fixed the window positioning error when not full screen height and
  Word Wrap was toggled on Windows.


NEW FEATURES SINCE 0.30

Some improvements to Cream in the 2004 September 16, v0.31beta2 release:

o New spell check dictionary can auto-load new dictionaries without
  upgrading Cream. All ISO languages and dialects can be accommodated.

o Re-work of German, French, and Spanish spell check dictionaries to
  include a broader range of sizes to option speed or completeness.

o User settings now saved in personal profile folder on later versions
  of Windows rather than in the root of C:. Note that if were affected
  by this improvement and your settings appear to have been lost, you
  should simply copy your preferences from folder "C:\.cream" to
  "C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\.cream".

o Keymap options greatly extended to 39 different settings.

o An unsaved file is now indicated with "*" (formerly "+").

o Added the Lisp file type to those that Cream provides extended
  features beyond Vim's defaults.

o Added horizontal scroll bar activation when wrap turned off.

o Improved completion templates for future extensibility. Some
  templates also polished.

o Created language and country code support libraries.

o Improvements to bash shell (Linux/Unix) installation script.


Additional changes are available on the ChangeLog page at the website.


MORE INFORMATION

Home:
    http://cream.sourceforge.net

Additional:
    http://cream.sourceforge.net/features.html
    http://cream.sourceforge.net/screenshots.html
    http://cream.sourceforge.net/installation.html
    http://cream.sourceforge.net/maillist.html
    http://cream.sourceforge.net/faq.html
    http://cream.sourceforge.net/spellcheck.html