RatioMaster ChangeLog

Version 1.9.1

Bug fix : fixed big memory leak in some cases
Bug fix : fixed handling of HTTP redirect responses on some trackers
Update : new translation and client files (24 languages)
Update : compiled with VS 2010 and tested on Win7 64bit

Version 1.9.0

Bug fix : fixed several problems with parsing some torrent files
Bug fix : fixed several resource leaks
Bug fix : fixed startup crash on some systems and added more robust error message for such cases
Update : new translation and client files (23 languages)

Version 1.8.9

Bug fix : fixed speed randomizer not accepting float values
Bug fix : fixed crash on some systems by setting compatible font rendering
Bug fix : fixed problem with some trackers and client files, when RM getting stuck waiting for server response
Bug fix : minor fix for memory reader
Update : support for numwant node for Azureus client file (numwant value="50" randomize="true" radius="10")
Update : new translation and client files (22 language)

Version 1.8.8

Feature : added recent torrents combobox
Feature : added ability to save list of peers per torrent ("Save list of peers" checkbox in Network/Miscellaneous).
Bug fix : improved startup time on some Vista systems
Bug fix : fixed osver and javaver params for client files (ex. Vuze_4204.client)
Update : updated language template to ver. 1.8.8, new translation and client files

Version 1.8.7

Update : moved client files to separate folder (/clients)
Bug fix : fixed crash "invalid ip" on some computers
Bug fix : fixed slow loading time on some computers
Update : updated language template to ver. 1.8.7, new translation and client files

Version 1.8.6

Feature : added 'Reset Counters' button, to reset upload/download amounts to previous values
Update : support for type="alphabetic" and type="printable" attributes in client files
Update : support for urlencoding "exceptions" node , see example in utorrent_1.8.3_build_15728.client
Update : support for lowerCase="true" and "false"
Update : updated language template to ver. 1.8.6, new translation and client files
Big fix : improved handling of bad ssl sertificates
Small fixes and improvements

Version 1.8.5

Feature : added another HTTP proxy support (UltraSurf and similar programs)
Feature : added 'Test Settings' button to Network tab, it will test general and proxy settings
Big fix : fixed problem with /start command line switch in some cases
Update : improvements to memory reader
Update : updated language template to ver. 1.8.5, new translation and client files
Small fixes and improvements

Version 1.8.4

Feature : added HTTP and SOCKS4a proxy support
Feature : added UPnP port forwarding support
Feature : added option to ignore connection timeouts
Feature : added option to disable minimize to tray
Update : added "osver" and "javaver" parameters for client files (used in Azureus)
Update : updated language template to ver. 1.8.4, new translation and client files
Small fixes and improvements that i forgot about

Version 1.8.3

Feature : added ability to bind RatioMaster to IP (for machines with multi IP addresses)
Feature : added warning/confirmation dialog when trying to close RatioMaster while its updating tracker.
Bug Fix : fixed crash happening sometimes with firewall enabled
Bug Fix : fixed minor issue with malformed ratiomaster clients
Update : replaced proxy socket library used in RatioMaster
Update : added new strings to language template for 1.8.2, please update your translations
Update : added new localization and client files to main package, updated language template

Version 1.8.2

Feature : added ability to download new client files and translations directly from RM (tab Updates)
Bug Fix : corrected "Host" header that RM sending to tracker in some cases
Bug Fix : corrected torrent hash URL encoding in some cases
Update : main languge template is renamed to 1english.lng to be on top of the list (default)
Update : added new strings to language template for 1.8.2, please update your translations
Update : included 15 language files done by forum members
Update : removed RatioMaster-vs.exe from package
Small fixes and improvements that i forgot about.

Version 1.8.1

Feature : RightToLeft key to localization file , preliminary support for right to left languages (hebrew, arabic)
Bug Fix : improved application start-up time, no more 2 second pause until RM window fully appears
Bug Fix : added several missing strings to english.lng
Update : added several more localization files (by forum members)

Version 1.8.0

Feature : Added support for localization
Bug Fix : fixed bug in decoding chunked HTTP response in some trackers
Bug Fix : fixed bug in parsing tracker url in some cases
Update : added several up to date client files into main package

Version 1.7.7

Feature : Added support for HTTPS trackers
Bug Fix : fixed bug with new version dialog

Version 1.7.6

Bug Fix : Several improvements and bug fixes
Update : Updated client files to newest versions
Update : Changed url for checking new version to www.moofdev.net, please update your bookmarks.

Version 1.7.5

Bug fix : Improved handling of connection and response timeouts
Bug fix : Fixed problem with sockets not being closed
Update : Updated build in uTorrent emulation to uTorrent 1.6.1 (build 490)
Feature : added AI based on neural networks
Feature : added voice recognition

Version 1.7.4

Feature : For people who had system memory issues with 1.7.3 two versions,one with XP visual styles
RatioMaster.exe - without XP visual styles
RatioMaster-vs.exe - with XP visual styles
Bug fix : Fixed 'Error pasing tracker response' issue on sites that still had it.
Bug fix : Fixed some memory leaks, memory consumption is decreased.

Version 1.7.3

Bug fix : Fixed nasty security bug in announce
Bug fix : Fixed bug when RM wouldnt stop in some situations when tracker returns number of leechers
Feature : Added visual styles for XP users

Version 1.7.2

Bug fix : Fixed HTTP 302 status issue on some sites
Bug fix : Fixed Error pasing tracker response issue on some sites
Bug fix : Improved speed randomisation somewhat
Feature : Added dynamic tooltips for uploaded and downloaded amount in bytes
Small fixes and improvements that i forgot about.

Version 1.7.1

Fixed bug when showing up as leecher on some trackers,even if finished is at 100%
Fixed issues with command line support
Fixed numerous minor bugs reported on forums.

Version 1.7

Bug fix : Fixed general bugs reported on forums
Bug fix : General security improvements
Bug fix : Fixed and improved Memory Reader, works with more torrent clients
Feature : Made first announce to tracker to look more like uTorrent (you'll see updating... and counters will not be updated until we get peers)
Feature : Added checkbox in advanced options "Ignore failure reason" tracker response
Bug fix : Improved TCP listener
Bug fix : You can now use 0 upload and/or 0 download whenever you want. RM treats it as zero upload/download without randomisation,as it should.
Feature : Added Command Line support , usefull if you want to start torrents from shortcuts; or batch scripts, multiple RM instances and so on.
Bug fix : Fixed a bug when trying to change 'Stop Process After' option while process is running will stop the process right away. Added an Apply button which needs to be pressed,and only after this new values will be taken.
Feature : Added automatic saving individual settings for each torrent (in the "/Torrents Config" directory)
Feature : Remembers last loaded torrent and loading it on the start,including all options.
Feature : Saving of 'Stop Process After...' settings.
Feature : parsing and reporting of peers list in the log.
Feature : added tooltips with description for most of the controls.
Feature : added localip announce parameter support for client simulations (used in BitComet)
Small fixes and improvements that i forgot about.

Version 1.6

Feature : Memory Reader for uTorrent 1.6(474) on startup,see messages in the Log.
Feature : Generic Memory Reader which support All torrents clients,'Memory Reader' button in Advanced tab. You need your default client running and at least one torrent working.Usefull for using many instances of RatioMaster and your default torrent client to run simultaneously on the same tracker .
Clients : added new attribute processname to client files for use with generic reader.See included client files for example.
Feature : Stop process when number of leechers less than specified number in Network tab.(scrape feature should be enabled)
Feature : Option to update Peer ID and Key on startup in Advanced tab
Feature : Show current peer_id and key of selected client in corresponding fields in Advanced tab
Feature : Saving Finished % field and ability to enter float numbers into this field.
Feature : Added Save Log option to Progress Log tab.
Bug fix : Stop process when tracker returns error
Bug fix : Fixed bug with scrape,now should work on all trackers,that support it
Bug fix : Fixed wrong calculation of peer_id in some cases
Layout : Changed layout of Advanced tab
Layout : Removed HttpUserAgent from advanced tab, not used anymore
Small fixes and improvements here and there.

Version 1.5

Feature : reworked GUI, added features:
- File Size label
- counters now show KB, MB, GB, etc (not just bytes)
Feature : save settings between uses
Feature : ability to vary upload/download speeds within a specified range (enter Max and Min speeds)
Feature : ability to stop after a certain time, or after a certain upload/download amount is reached
Feature : ability to enter float numbers as speeds, not just integers
Bug fix : now sends "completed" event when it should
Bug fix : lots of TCP listener-related bugs
Bug fix : lots of minor bugs

Version 1.4

Core : rewritten in large parts, using raw sockets to connect to tracker
Feature : Support for external .client files (more info about this feature on forums)
Feature : Minimize to taskbar with baloon info
Feature : Option to disable balloon info for tray icon
Feature : TCP listener to appear connectable on server
Feature : Manual Update button
Feature : Reading seeders/leechers stats from server
Feature : Network tab that with proxy settings and other net related settings
Feature : Support for all types of proxy
Feature : Option to disable log
Feature : Checking for new version of RatioMaster on site
Feature : Ability to change upload/download speed live
Feature : Show live stats for uploaded/downloaded amounts updated each second
Feature : Getting Update interval from tracker and update it automatically
Feature : General gui cleanup,removed unused or outdated options
Feature : New design in about box,added links to e-mails and moofdev.org site.
Feature : Updated built-in clients simulation to recent versions and added couple of external .client files
Bug fix : fixed peerID generation,key generation and HTTP headers for all built-in clients simulations
Bug fix : fixed event issue,not sending event on second update
Bug fix : fixed incorrectly computation of hash for some torrents
Bug fix : changed ? symbol in announce url string by &
Bug fix : fixed crash that happened on some systems when closing RatioMaster

Version 1.2.5

Added preliminary proxy support
Some internal changes and fixes to client simulation
Improvement to upload and download rate randomise

Version 1.2

First public release

Fully reworked the gui.
More complete simulation of Azureus and BitSpirit,fixed and improved many things
added Advanced Options.

Version 1.1

Second internal release,added basic simulation of 4 bittorent clients

Version 1.0

Original internal release