Welcome to the WavMan Professional 1.x Beta Test.  When a new program or a new version of a program is developed, it needs testing prior to release to ensure that the software is as reliable as possible in as many different circumstances as possible. Generally speaking, Beta files are "not quite ready for prime time." They are stable and have been pre-tested by our staff, but they will definitely have some defects or "bugs." This is to be expected. Beta testers help us find the bugs in the software so that we can rewrite the computer code to eliminate them. Testers can also make suggestions about the new program or new features and let us know if they experience any confusion. Testing helps us make the software the best it can be.
 

Brand New Interface
Since for all intents and purposes WavMan was rewritten from the ground up for Windows Vista compatibility, it was time for a new look!  The WavMan toolbar has been replaced with a toolbar that is now part of the AOL window itself, giving you quick and easy access to all of WavMan's features, and the Fade Control Panel.  Every interface in WavMan has been updated with a new look while keeping the core functionality similar to that of previous versions of WavMan.
 

Wav List Enhancements
The Wav List was redesigned and in the process we included the ability to list sub directories in the Wav List window.  For those serious sound collectors, you can now list subdirectories of sound files in the Wav List and access them at the click of a mouse.  This enables you to have sub categories of sounds within one category!
 

Address Book
This has probably been the one most single requested feature over the last several years.  The new Address Book integrates itself with the entire program for use with E-Mail and chat features all easily accessed with additional buttons added to the AOL E-Mail windows.  Create groups of addresses or select individual addresses at the click of a button.
 

Redesigned Descriptions Editor
Instead of using a database to store descriptions for your wav and MP3 files, WavMan now saves the data directly to the file itself.  WavMan 11.x has been doing this behind the scenes for years now in anticipation of the new feature...so if it has been doing it's job properly, your descriptions should still be intact!  ID3v2 support has also been added for you hardcore music collectors.
 

Redesigned "Wav List" window
Since WavMan supports more than just wav files now, we should consider calling this feature something else.  :-)
The image above should speak for itself.
 

Simplified File Sharing
In the past sharing several wav and music files took time as WavMan attached each file individually to an E-Mail.  This has been updated so that now several files can be shared with one attachment.
 

Hug Style Enhancements
Another popular request!  In the past one would have to change Hug Styles through several clicks.  Now WavMan lists *all* your Hug Styles in the right-click chat menu while still giving you the option of a default hug style at the same time.  The option to choose what action a double-click on the chat room list is also available, ranging from sending Hug Styles to a window of several options to choose from.  In a future release, you will be able to assign individual Hug Styles to each friend.
 

Chat Phrases
In addition to the Hug Styles available for chats, you can now create your own rich text chat phrases to use in the chat rooms via the same way you use Hug Styles.  You'll also notice that's where we moved the "^5" option to.  ;-)
 

Log Password Protection Failsafe
For those who have forgotten their password for the Chat/IM Log window, we now offer you the opportunity to recall your password via a hint question.
 

AOL 9.1 Compatibility
As promised, WavMan Professional will support AOL 9.1, the latest software offering from AOL!
 

COMING SOON:
- Many key features of our Buddy Plus program.
- Chat room games.
- WavBeg
- Assign Hug Styles for each chat name
- and a few other goodies we're keeping under wraps!  ;-)
 

Version 1.0.11

• Fixed - Registration numbers were being returned "Invalid" when the Fader Randomizing feature was active.
• Fixed - Startup would freeze at "Loading IM Manager" on Windows XP due to problems with the new runtime files that fixed issues with Vista.
• Fixed - Theme Aware code that would cause WavMan's interface to appear black with some rogue versions of AOL 9.0.

Version 1.0.10

• Fixed - Incompatibilities with Windows Vista SP1.
• Removed - VC++ 2005 sub-installer from the WavMan installer.  It is no longer required.

Version 1.0.8

• Fixed - Error #75 - "Path/File access error" during startup if IM/Chat logging with password protection enabled and the current's date folder was missing.

Version 1.0.7

• Fixed - The ordering system would attempt to force a logon to AOL, thus potentially locking everything up.  This was due to a simple spelling error in the code.  Go figure.
• Fixed - Error #91 - "Object variable or With block variable not set" when closing WavMan before it was fully loaded.
• Fixed - WavMan would not properly read registration information at startup if it was launching AOL.  Nor would the proper registration number work when entered under the same circumstances.

Version 1.0.6

• Updated - Runtime files were updated for Vista compatibility.
• Added - AOL 9.1 compatibility added (and is ongoing).
• Fixed - Error reporting system should no longer display errors.

Version 1.0.5

• Updated - Runtime files for additional Vista compatibility.
• Added - Support for AOL 9.1 US
• Fixed - The error reporting system was not functioning properly and would not start without producing an error.

Version 1.0.4

• Fixed - IM/Chat logs folder were grayed out and inaccessible.
• Fixed - Some preferences were not holding their settings.
• Updated - Runtime files for added Windows Vista compatibility.
• Fixed - Error #9 - "Subscript out of range" when accessing the wav list with Help Tips turned off.
• Fixed - Registration numbers longer than eight digits would not save properly.

Version 1.0.3

• Fixed - Error #91 - "Object variable or With block variable not set" and other file missing messages when refreshing the Fade list after downloading new fades.
• Fixed - Error #13 - "Type Mismatch" when opening wav descriptions window for the first time.
• Fixed - Error #115 - "Application defined error" when updating the member or public rooms via the Room Manager.

Version 1.0.2

• Fixed - WavMan Pro installer was not correctly registering runtime files, thus WavMan would not start.

Version 1.0.1

• Initial beta release.