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1 ANNOUNCE 1 ANNOUNCE
********** **********
This is version 1.2.23 of Gorm. This is version 1.2.24 of Gorm.
1.1 What is Gorm? 1.1 What is Gorm?
================= =================
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Gorm is an acronym for Graphic Object Relationship modeler (or perhaps Gorm is an acronym for Graphic Object Relationship modeler (or perhaps
GNUstep Object Relationship Modeler). GNUstep Object Relationship Modeler).
Gorm is a clone of the Cocoa (OpenStep/NeXTSTEP) `Interface Builder' Gorm is a clone of the Cocoa (OpenStep/NeXTSTEP) 'Interface Builder'
application for GNUstep. application for GNUstep.
1.2 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.23' 1.2 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.24'
========================================== ==========================================
* Fix for issue where NSPanel was being saved as an NSWindow in some * Fix for issue where Gorm was referencing private variables. This
cases. caused a crash when built with clang.
1.3 How can I get support for this software? 1.3 How can I get support for this software?
============================================ ============================================
You may wish to use the GNUstep discussion mailing list for general You may wish to use the GNUstep discussion mailing list for general
questions and discussion. Look at the GNUstep Web Pages for more questions and discussion. Look at the GNUstep Web Pages for more
information regarding GNUstep resources `http://www.gnustep.org/' information regarding GNUstep resources <http://www.gnustep.org/>
1.4 Where can you get it? How can you compile it? 1.4 Where can you get it? How can you compile it?
================================================== =================================================
You can download sources and rpms (for some machines) from You can download sources and rpms (for some machines) from
`ftp://ftp.gnustep.org/pub/gnustep/dev-apps'. <ftp://ftp.gnustep.org/pub/gnustep/dev-apps>.
1.5 Where do I send bug reports? 1.5 Where do I send bug reports?
================================ ================================
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1.6 Obtaining GNU Software 1.6 Obtaining GNU Software
========================== ==========================
Check out the GNUstep web site. (`http://www.gnustep.org/'), and the Check out the GNUstep web site. (<http://www.gnustep.org/>), and the
GNU web site. (`http://www.gnu.org/') GNU web site. (<http://www.gnu.org/>)

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@include version.texi @include version.texi
@end ifset @end ifset
@section Noteworthy changes in version @samp{1.2.24}
@itemize @bullet
@item Fix for issue where Gorm was referencing private variables. This caused a crash when built with clang.
@end itemize
@ifclear ANNOUNCE-ONLY
@section Noteworthy changes in version @samp{1.2.23} @section Noteworthy changes in version @samp{1.2.23}
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item Fix for issue where NSPanel was being saved as an NSWindow in some cases. @item Fix for issue where NSPanel was being saved as an NSWindow in some cases.
@end itemize @end itemize
@ifclear ANNOUNCE-ONLY
@section Noteworthy changes in version @samp{1.2.22} @section Noteworthy changes in version @samp{1.2.22}
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet

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+ (int) currentVersion + (int) currentVersion
{ {
return appVersion(1,2,23); return appVersion(1,2,24);
} }
- (void) awakeFromNib - (void) awakeFromNib

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ApplicationDescription = "[GNUstep | Graphical] Object Relationship Modeller"; ApplicationDescription = "[GNUstep | Graphical] Object Relationship Modeller";
ApplicationIcon = "Gorm.tiff"; ApplicationIcon = "Gorm.tiff";
ApplicationName = "Gorm"; ApplicationName = "Gorm";
ApplicationRelease = "Gorm 1.2.23 (Release)"; ApplicationRelease = "Gorm 1.2.24 (Release)";
Authors = ("Gregory John Casamento <greg.casamento@gmail.com>", Authors = ("Gregory John Casamento <greg.casamento@gmail.com>",
"Adam Fedor <fedor@gnu.org>", "Adam Fedor <fedor@gnu.org>",
"Richard Frith-Macdonald <rfm@gnu.org>", "Richard Frith-Macdonald <rfm@gnu.org>",
"Wolfgang Lux <wolfgang.lux@gmail.com>", "Wolfgang Lux <wolfgang.lux@gmail.com>",
"Pierre-Yves Rivaille <pyrivail@ens-lyon.fr>"); "Pierre-Yves Rivaille <pyrivail@ens-lyon.fr>");
Copyright = "Copyright (C) 1999-2015 FSF"; Copyright = "Copyright (C) 1999-2019 FSF";
CopyrightDescription = "Released under the GNU General Public License 3.0"; CopyrightDescription = "Released under the GNU General Public License 3.0";
NSBuildVersion = "1.2.23 Jul 19 2016"; NSBuildVersion = "1.2.24 Feb 07 2019";
GSDesktopInstallationDomain=SYSTEM; GSDesktopInstallationDomain=SYSTEM;
} }

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0.0.1 Required software 1 Required software
----------------------- -------------------
You need to have the GNUstep core libraries installed in order to You need to have the GNUstep core libraries installed in order to
compile and use Gorm. The core packages are, at a minimum: compile and use Gorm. The core packages are, at a minimum:
* gnustep-make * gnustep-make
* gnustep-base * gnustep-base
* gnustep-gui * gnustep-gui
* gnustep-back * gnustep-back
See `http://www.gnustep.org/' for further information. See <http://www.gnustep.org/> for further information.
0.0.2 Build and Install 2 Build and Install
----------------------- -------------------
Steps to build: Steps to build:
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Please note that GormLib must be installed for Gorm.app to run. Please note that GormLib must be installed for Gorm.app to run.
0.0.3 Trouble 3 Trouble
------------- ---------
Give us feedback! Tell us what you like; tell us what you think could Give us feedback! Tell us what you like; tell us what you think could
be better. Send bug reports and patches to <bug-gnustep@gnu.org>. be better. Send bug reports and patches to <bug-gnustep@gnu.org>.

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NEWS
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0.1 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.23' 1 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.24'
========================================== ========================================
* Fix for issue where Gorm was referencing private variables. This
caused a crash when built with clang.
2 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.23'
========================================
* Fix for issue where NSPanel was being saved as an NSWindow in some * Fix for issue where NSPanel was being saved as an NSWindow in some
cases. cases.
0.2 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.22' 3 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.22'
========================================== ========================================
* Fix for bug#45040: Fix allows Gorm custom class functionality to * Fix for bug#45040: Fix allows Gorm custom class functionality to
work normally on OpenBSD/NetBSD/FreeBSD. work normally on OpenBSD/NetBSD/FreeBSD.
* Fixes for Solaris * Fixes for Solaris
* Memory leak fixes. * Memory leak fixes.
* Objective-C parser improvements. * Objective-C parser improvements.
0.3 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.20' 4 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.20'
========================================== ========================================
* Bug fixes #28643, #32827 * Bug fixes #28643, #32827
* Corrected issues with updating document when there is a change. * Corrected issues with updating document when there is a change.
* Add cells as objects to the document so they can be properly * Add cells as objects to the document so they can be properly
edited. edited.
* Changes to prevent recursive frame change notifications. * Changes to prevent recursive frame change notifications.
0.4 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.18' 5 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.18'
========================================== ========================================
* Code cleanup, removal of warnings when building with clang. * Code cleanup, removal of warnings when building with clang.
* Removal of use of call to objc_poseAs(..) which was preventing * Removal of use of call to objc_poseAs(..) which was preventing
building with newer runtimes. building with newer runtimes.
* Stability improvements. * Stability improvements.
0.5 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.16' 6 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.16'
========================================== ========================================
* XIB reading. * XIB reading.
* Bug fixes for standalone views. * Bug fixes for standalone views.
* Stability changes. * Stability changes.
0.6 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.12' 7 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.12'
========================================== ========================================
Requires: gnustep-base-1.20.0, gnustep-gui-0.18.0. Reason: Parts of Requires: gnustep-base-1.20.0, gnustep-gui-0.18.0. Reason: Parts of the
the runtime which Gorm used were refactored and it was necessary to runtime which Gorm used were refactored and it was necessary to make
make corresponding changes in Gorm to use it. corresponding changes in Gorm to use it.
* Correction for bugs #27295, 28643, 29085. * Correction for bugs #27295, 28643, 29085.
* Added a DO server which allows modification of internal data * Added a DO server which allows modification of internal data
structures using a simple interface. structures using a simple interface.
* Tooltips now show the object name and the object type for * Tooltips now show the object name and the object type for
informational purposes. informational purposes.
* Opens default document when using NSWindows95InterfaceStyle. * Opens default document when using NSWindows95InterfaceStyle.
0.7 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.10' 8 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.10'
========================================== ========================================
* Correction for bug #25401 * Correction for bug #25401
* Correction for some nib loading issues. * Correction for some nib loading issues.
* Limited support for standalone views. * Limited support for standalone views.
* Fixes for various bugs. * Fixes for various bugs.
0.8 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.8' 9 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.8'
========================================= =======================================
Requires: gnustep-gui-0.16.0. It will not compile without this version Requires: gnustep-gui-0.16.0. It will not compile without this version
of the library. Reason: Nib and Gorm loading were moved to a more of the library. Reason: Nib and Gorm loading were moved to a more
sensible file structure. Additionally, Nib loading was refactored. sensible file structure. Additionally, Nib loading was refactored.
* Correction for bug#25001. * Correction for bug#25001.
* Correction for bug#25111. * Correction for bug#25111.
* Fixes for nib encoding to use the proper template class instances. * Fixes for nib encoding to use the proper template class instances.
* Changes to use new headers. * Changes to use new headers.
0.9 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.6' 10 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.6'
========================================= ========================================
* Corrections to allow Gorm to build and run properly on the Darwin * Corrections to allow Gorm to build and run properly on the Darwin
operating system. operating system.
* Corrected sizing of Controls Palette. * Corrected sizing of Controls Palette.
* Added preliminary support for IBPlugin API. * Added preliminary support for IBPlugin API.
* Added preferences panel to add plugins dynamically. * Added preferences panel to add plugins dynamically.
* Moved load/save logic for gorm, gmodel, and nib to plugins. This * Moved load/save logic for gorm, gmodel, and nib to plugins. This
change should allow plugins for virtually any format to be change should allow plugins for virtually any format to be
read/written by Gorm. read/written by Gorm.
* Correction for bug#24146, bug#23889. * Correction for bug#24146, bug#23889.
0.10 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.4' 11 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.4'
========================================== ========================================
Requires: gnustep-gui-0.13.2. Reason: Due to changes in popupbutton Requires: gnustep-gui-0.13.2. Reason: Due to changes in popupbutton
controller logic. controller logic.
* Corrected bug#'s 19640, 21845, 19792, 15637, 17892, 18171. * Corrected bug#'s 19640, 21845, 19792, 15637, 17892, 18171.
* Added error panel to show the detected inconsistencies in a file. * Added error panel to show the detected inconsistencies in a file.
* Added preference setting to turn on or off the gorm file repair * Added preference setting to turn on or off the gorm file repair
logic. logic.
* Added capability to repair logic to fix window level issue. * Added capability to repair logic to fix window level issue.
* Added ruler switch to scroll view inspector. * Added ruler switch to scroll view inspector.
0.11 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.2' 12 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.2'
========================================== ========================================
Requires: gnustep-gui-0.13.0. Requires: gnustep-gui-0.13.0.
* Moved to GPLv3 * Moved to GPLv3
* Added text field to NSTableColumn inspector to allow editing of * Added text field to NSTableColumn inspector to allow editing of
table column title. table column title.
* Corrected issue with selection. * Corrected issue with selection.
* Added button modifiers for special keys to button inspectors. * Added button modifiers for special keys to button inspectors.
* Corrected issue with loading of older gorm files. * Corrected issue with loading of older gorm files.
* Fix to allow Gorm's menus to be Mac-style, but not the one being * Fix to allow Gorm's menus to be Mac-style, but not the one being
edited. edited.
* Other miscellaneous bug corrections. * Other miscellaneous bug corrections.
0.12 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.1' 13 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.1'
========================================== ========================================
* Minor corrections to previous release. * Minor corrections to previous release.
0.13 Noteworthy changes in version `1.2.0' 14 Noteworthy changes in version '1.2.0'
========================================== ========================================
* Corrections to some editors to not change selection if connection * Corrections to some editors to not change selection if connection
is in progress. is in progress.
* Force menu style to NSNextStepInterfaceStyle for editing purposes. * Force menu style to NSNextStepInterfaceStyle for editing purposes.
* Correction for memory issue when closing document. * Correction for memory issue when closing document.
* Minor bug fixes. * Minor bug fixes.
0.14 Noteworthy changes in version `1.1.0' 15 Noteworthy changes in version '1.1.0'
========================================== ========================================
* Changed Gorm architecture to use NSDocument classes. * Changed Gorm architecture to use NSDocument classes.
* Abstracted model loading mechanism. This was done by implementing * Abstracted model loading mechanism. This was done by implementing
a set of "Loader" and "Builder" classes which handle filling in a set of "Loader" and "Builder" classes which handle filling in the
the data structures in Gorm and exporting them to external formats. data structures in Gorm and exporting them to external formats.
* Implemented GormNibWrapperLoader and GormNibWrapperBuilder for * Implemented GormNibWrapperLoader and GormNibWrapperBuilder for
reading and writing Cocoa NIB files. reading and writing Cocoa NIB files.
* Implemented GormGormWrapperLoader and GormGormWrapperBuilder for * Implemented GormGormWrapperLoader and GormGormWrapperBuilder for
reading and writing GNUstep Gorm files reading and writing GNUstep Gorm files
* Implemented GormGModelWrapperLoader for reading GNUstep gmodel * Implemented GormGModelWrapperLoader for reading GNUstep gmodel
files. files.
* Updated icon * Updated icon
* A number of bugs have been addressed in this release. * A number of bugs have been addressed in this release.
0.15 Noteworthy changes in version `1.0.8' 16 Noteworthy changes in version '1.0.8'
========================================== ========================================
This is a bugfix release. This is a bugfix release.
* Correction for bug#16587. * Correction for bug#16587.
* Correction for handling non-string identifiers in tableviews. * Correction for handling non-string identifiers in tableviews.
0.16 Noteworthy changes in version `1.0.6' 17 Noteworthy changes in version '1.0.6'
========================================== ========================================
This is a bugfix release. This is a bugfix release.
* Entirely new icon set, for palettes, gorm, gmodel, nib and the * Entirely new icon set, for palettes, gorm, gmodel, nib and the
application. application.
* Replaced some of the images for the inspectors. * Replaced some of the images for the inspectors.
* Corrected the following bugs since the last release: #16049, * Corrected the following bugs since the last release: #16049,
#16050, #15988, #16049, #15989, #15987, #15817, #15780, #15642, #16050, #15988, #16049, #15989, #15987, #15817, #15780, #15642,
#15556. #15556.
* Changed formatting in some of the inspectors so that they are * Changed formatting in some of the inspectors so that they are
easier to navigate. easier to navigate.
0.17 Noteworthy changes in version `1.0.4' 18 Noteworthy changes in version '1.0.4'
========================================== ========================================
This is a bugfix release. This is a bugfix release.
* Corrected some bug#15236 with window style mask settings. * Corrected some bug#15236 with window style mask settings.
* Corrected bug#15236, which caused window fields in the inspector * Corrected bug#15236, which caused window fields in the inspector
not to update when the field was being edited and a new window is not to update when the field was being edited and a new window is
selected. selected.
* Corrected bug #15178. * Corrected bug #15178.
* Corrected problem with standalone views * Corrected problem with standalone views
0.18 Noteworthy changes in version `1.0.2' 19 Noteworthy changes in version '1.0.2'
========================================== ========================================
This is a bugfix release. This is a bugfix release.
* Fixed some bugs with table column selection. * Fixed some bugs with table column selection.
* Corrected a minor problem in the custom class inspector. * Corrected a minor problem in the custom class inspector.
0.19 Noteworthy changes in version `1.0.0' 20 Noteworthy changes in version '1.0.0'
========================================== ========================================
PLEASE NOTE: This version of Gorm requires base 1.11.1 and PLEASE NOTE: This version of Gorm requires base 1.11.1 and gui 0.10.1 to
gui 0.10.1 to be installed (gnustep-startup-0.13.0). be installed (gnustep-startup-0.13.0).
* All inspectors are now modeled in .gorm files. * All inspectors are now modeled in .gorm files.
* Added autosizing to form attributes inspector. * Added autosizing to form attributes inspector.
* Utilize and maintain parent/child data structure more pervasively * Utilize and maintain parent/child data structure more pervasively
* Reorganized code in palettes for cleaner implementation. * Reorganized code in palettes for cleaner implementation.
* Removed code to check for user bundles, since bugs in Camaelon * Removed code to check for user bundles, since bugs in Camaelon
which prompted those changes were fixed long ago. which prompted those changes were fixed long ago.
* Added documentation to GormCore * Added documentation to GormCore
0.20 Noteworthy changes in version `0.11.0' 21 Noteworthy changes in version '0.11.0'
=========================================== =========================================
* Improved implementation of canSubstituteForClass: the default * Improved implementation of canSubstituteForClass: the default
implementation of this method tests the classes to see if implementation of this method tests the classes to see if
initWithCoder: or encodeWithCoder: is implemented on a subclass to initWithCoder: or encodeWithCoder: is implemented on a subclass to
determine automatically if that class has the same encoding determine automatically if that class has the same encoding
signature as the original class, if it does, it can be substituted. signature as the original class, if it does, it can be substituted.
* Improved handling of classes which use cell classes in the custom * Improved handling of classes which use cell classes in the custom
class inspector. The inspector now autmatically replaces the cell class inspector. The inspector now autmatically replaces the cell
class with the appropriate one when the user selects a given class with the appropriate one when the user selects a given
subclass. subclass.
* Browser based class editor in document panel. This interface is * Browser based class editor in document panel. This interface is
more like the one on OSX. The user now has a choice in more like the one on OSX. The user now has a choice in preferences
preferences to determine which view they would like to use. to determine which view they would like to use.
* Translation tools. The Document->Translate menu allows the user to
* Translation tools. The Document->Translate menu allows the user export string and import strings in the strings format, so that
to export string and import strings in the strings format, so that
someone can easily translate just the strings in the file and someone can easily translate just the strings in the file and
doesn't need to directly edit anything in Gorm. The strings file doesn't need to directly edit anything in Gorm. The strings file
can then be loaded back into Gorm and all of the relevant strings can then be loaded back into Gorm and all of the relevant strings
are updated. are updated.
* Alignment tools. In the new Layout menu there are options to align
* Alignment tools. In the new Layout menu there are options to views, center views, bring views to front or push them to the back
align views, center views, bring views to front or push them to of the view layers.
the back of the view layers.
* Implementation of IBViewResourceDraggingDelegate. This allows * Implementation of IBViewResourceDraggingDelegate. This allows
updating of the pull down in the inspectors panel dynamically. It updating of the pull down in the inspectors panel dynamically. It
requires the developer of a palette to implement some code to requires the developer of a palette to implement some code to
enable this, as on OSX. enable this, as on OSX.
* Lots of bugfixes and usability changes are also included in this * Lots of bugfixes and usability changes are also included in this
release. release.
0.21 Noteworthy changes in version `0.9.10' 22 Noteworthy changes in version '0.9.10'
=========================================== =========================================
* Gorm now has a full implementation of canSubstituteForClass: which * Gorm now has a full implementation of canSubstituteForClass: which
is used to determine if a class can be substituted in the custom is used to determine if a class can be substituted in the custom
class inspector. This allows classes added in palettes to say class inspector. This allows classes added in palettes to say
whether or not they can be used as a subsitute for a kit class. whether or not they can be used as a subsitute for a kit class.
* Better separation of Gorm into libraries. As well as the ability * Better separation of Gorm into libraries. As well as the ability
to compile on windows with a simple: "make install" to compile on windows with a simple: "make install"
* Implementation of IBResourceManager class. This class is used by * Implementation of IBResourceManager class. This class is used by
palettes to register drag types to be considered by the top level palettes to register drag types to be considered by the top level
editors in the document window: object, sound, image, class. editors in the document window: object, sound, image, class.
* Gorm now is able to switch views in the document window when you * Gorm now is able to switch views in the document window when you
drag a file into it. If it's an image it will switch to the image drag a file into it. If it's an image it will switch to the image
view, if it's a sound, the sound view, an object the object view view, if it's a sound, the sound view, an object the object view
etc or if it's a class (a .h file) it will switch to the classes etc or if it's a class (a .h file) it will switch to the classes
view. view.
* Drag and drop parsing of header files (if you hadn't gathered from * Drag and drop parsing of header files (if you hadn't gathered from
the previous item). the previous item).
* Better support for standalone views. while the user cannot * Better support for standalone views. while the user cannot
instantiate from the classes view (there were too many problems instantiate from the classes view (there were too many problems
with this approach). They can now drag any view from the palette with this approach). They can now drag any view from the palette
into the objects view and have it work. into the objects view and have it work.
* A myriad of bug fixes. * A myriad of bug fixes.
0.22 Noteworthy changes in version `0.9.2' 23 Noteworthy changes in version '0.9.2'
========================================== ========================================
NOTE: This is mainly a bugfix release. NOTE: This is mainly a bugfix release.
* Some improvements to the procedure for removing connections. * Some improvements to the procedure for removing connections.
* Corrected various issues with header parsing. * Corrected various issues with header parsing.
* Now closes windows which were opened during interface testing such * Now closes windows which were opened during interface testing such
as font panels, info panels, etc. as font panels, info panels, etc.
* Minor corrections to background color for a number of inspectors. * Minor corrections to background color for a number of inspectors.
* Improvements to gmodel importation. * Improvements to gmodel importation.
* Better detection of when the user is utilizing a user bundle. Gorm
* Better detection of when the user is utilizing a user bundle. will now warn the user with a panel.
Gorm will now warn the user with a panel.
* Various improvements in documentation * Various improvements in documentation
0.23 Noteworthy changes in version `0.9.0' 24 Noteworthy changes in version '0.9.0'
========================================== ========================================
* Images/Sounds can now be dragged into a matrix cell. * Images/Sounds can now be dragged into a matrix cell.
* Fully implemented date and number formatter inspectors (these * Fully implemented date and number formatter inspectors (these
classes still need work in GUI). classes still need work in GUI).
* Added warning panel if the user attempts to edit a .gorm file * Added warning panel if the user attempts to edit a .gorm file
created with a newer version of Gorm created with a newer version of Gorm
* Modified data.classes format so that only those actions * Modified data.classes format so that only those actions
specifically added to FirstResponder are listed. specifically added to FirstResponder are listed.
* Greatly improved gmodel importation. (experimental) * Greatly improved gmodel importation. (experimental)
* It's now possible to add methods to classes which are not custom. * It's now possible to add methods to classes which are not custom.
This allows the user to add actions which may have been added to This allows the user to add actions which may have been added to
those classes by categories. those classes by categories.
* Completely new header parser implemented. * Completely new header parser implemented.
* Improved cut/paste. It's now possible to use cut/paste from almost
* Improved cut/paste. It's now possible to use cut/paste from anywhere. The class editor now fully supports it.
almost anywhere. The class editor now fully supports it.
* Improved implementation of some of the InterfaceBuilder framework * Improved implementation of some of the InterfaceBuilder framework
classes. classes.
* Object editor will now remove all instances of a class that has * Object editor will now remove all instances of a class that has
been deleted from the class editor. been deleted from the class editor.
* The class inspector and the classes view will now apply stricter * The class inspector and the classes view will now apply stricter
rules to names of actions and outlets to ensure that they are rules to names of actions and outlets to ensure that they are
properly entered. properly entered.
* All inspectors work perfectly with customized colors. * All inspectors work perfectly with customized colors.
* Fixed a number of bugs. * Fixed a number of bugs.
0.24 Noteworthy changes in version `0.8.0' 25 Noteworthy changes in version '0.8.0'
========================================== ========================================
PLEASE NOTE: It is important for this release that you upgrade to Gorm PLEASE NOTE: It is important for this release that you upgrade to Gorm
0.8.0 when using Gorm with the new GNUstep libraries (base-1.10.0 and 0.8.0 when using Gorm with the new GNUstep libraries (base-1.10.0 and
gui-0.9.4). This version of Gorm contains some features which are gui-0.9.4). This version of Gorm contains some features which are
reliant on changes made in those versions of the libraries. It is reliant on changes made in those versions of the libraries. It is
stated in Gorm's documentation (the Gorm.texi file) that this is stated in Gorm's documentation (the Gorm.texi file) that this is
required, but I felt it important enough to also mention it here so required, but I felt it important enough to also mention it here so that
that it is known beyond a reasonable doubt. it is known beyond a reasonable doubt.
* New gorm file version. * New gorm file version.
* Full custom palette support * Full custom palette support
* Palette preferences panel to allow the user to configure palettes * Palette preferences panel to allow the user to configure palettes
to load to load
* Experimental: Standalone views. This feature is to allow the use * Experimental: Standalone views. This feature is to allow the use
of a view without the need of a containing window. This allows of a view without the need of a containing window. This allows
developers to treat these views as they would any other top level developers to treat these views as they would any other top level
object in the .gorm file. This is experimental functionality. object in the .gorm file. This is experimental functionality.
* Improved NSTableColumn inspector. The new inspector allows the * Improved NSTableColumn inspector. The new inspector allows the
user to change the data cell used for a given column. This user to change the data cell used for a given column. This allows
allows the user to select from a list of cell subclasses and set the user to select from a list of cell subclasses and set the
the appropriate custom or non-custom one they want to appear in appropriate custom or non-custom one they want to appear in that
that column of the table. column of the table.
* Improved layout of some of the inspectors. * Improved layout of some of the inspectors.
* Removed old class parser. The parser was somewhat buggy and was * Removed old class parser. The parser was somewhat buggy and was
actually causing some issues. A new parser will be available in actually causing some issues. A new parser will be available in
the next version of Gorm. For now users will need to use the the next version of Gorm. For now users will need to use the class
class inspector or the outline view to enter classes into Gorm. inspector or the outline view to enter classes into Gorm.
* Experimental: "File" section. This is essentially a per-file * Experimental: "File" section. This is essentially a per-file
preference which allows the user to control which version of preference which allows the user to control which version of
GNUstep a given file will be compatible with. It also lists the GNUstep a given file will be compatible with. It also lists the
potential compatibility issues with the selected version. potential compatibility issues with the selected version.
* Improved controls palette. New items for some of the standard font
replace the old "Title" widget which was a System-14 font. The new
widgets use a selection of the standard System font to allow the
user to easily build a gui using these and reducing the amount of
time the user needs to spend fiddling with the font panel.
* Improved controls palette. New items for some of the standard 26 Noteworthy changes in version '0.7.7'
font replace the old "Title" widget which was a System-14 font. ========================================
The new widgets use a selection of the standard System font to
allow the user to easily build a gui using these and reducing the
amount of time the user needs to spend fiddling with the font
panel.
0.25 Noteworthy changes in version `0.7.7'
==========================================
* Important bugfixes in editor classes. * Important bugfixes in editor classes.
* Rearranged some of the editor classes to be in the palettes which * Rearranged some of the editor classes to be in the palettes which
contain the classes they are responsible for editing contain the classes they are responsible for editing
(GormButtonEditor & GormTabViewEditor). (GormButtonEditor & GormTabViewEditor).
* Image and Sound editors will now display system default images or * Image and Sound editors will now display system default images or
sounds if they are available. sounds if they are available.
* Document window now uses an NSToolbar (experimental). * Document window now uses an NSToolbar (experimental).
* Improved the layout of some of the inspectors. * Improved the layout of some of the inspectors.
* Corrected some minor issues in the inspectors * Corrected some minor issues in the inspectors
* Added code to allow NSTableView and NSOutlineView to show some data
* Added code to allow NSTableView and NSOutlineView to show some during testing
data during testing
* Gorm will now show an alert panel when a model fails to load or * Gorm will now show an alert panel when a model fails to load or
test properly. test properly.
0.26 Noteworthy changes in version `0.7.6' 27 Noteworthy changes in version '0.7.6'
========================================== ========================================
This release is mainly a bugfix release for 0.7.5. This release is mainly a bugfix release for 0.7.5.
* Improved .gmodel support * Improved .gmodel support
* Corrections to previous repair feature. * Corrections to previous repair feature.
* Important bugfixes for Menu editing. * Important bugfixes for Menu editing.
* Important bugfixes for class inspector. * Important bugfixes for class inspector.
0.27 Noteworthy changes in version `0.7.5' 28 Noteworthy changes in version '0.7.5'
========================================== ========================================
* The 'reparent' feature in the class inspector. This allows the * The 'reparent' feature in the class inspector. This allows the
user to change the class hierarchy from within Gorm. user to change the class hierarchy from within Gorm.
* Some important bugfixes * Some important bugfixes
* a property 'GormRepairFileOnLoad' (untested) which should repaire * a property 'GormRepairFileOnLoad' (untested) which should repaire
old .gorm files... It is HIGHLY recommended that Gorm not be run old .gorm files... It is HIGHLY recommended that Gorm not be run
with this on constantly and that you back up any files which you with this on constantly and that you back up any files which you
want to repair before opening them with this option turned on. want to repair before opening them with this option turned on.
* A shelf inspector in prefs that lets you expand the size of the * A shelf inspector in prefs that lets you expand the size of the
names in the object view.. names in the object view..
* Support for NSFontManager * Support for NSFontManager
* A way to restore a complete NSMenu if it's deleted (a new palette * A way to restore a complete NSMenu if it's deleted (a new palette
entry for NSMenu, not just an item) entry for NSMenu, not just an item)
0.28 Noteworthy changes in version `0.6.0' 29 Noteworthy changes in version '0.6.0'
========================================== ========================================
* Several major bugs corrected. * Several major bugs corrected.
* Clarified some of the inspectors * Clarified some of the inspectors
* Menu items are now properly enabled/disabled when appropriate * Menu items are now properly enabled/disabled when appropriate
* More descriptive title displayed when a class is being edited. * More descriptive title displayed when a class is being edited.
0.29 Noteworthy changes in version `0.5.0' 30 Noteworthy changes in version '0.5.0'
========================================== ========================================
* Enabled defer in NSWindow inspector. * Enabled defer in NSWindow inspector.
* Added code to the connection inspector to prevent erroneous * Added code to the connection inspector to prevent erroneous
connections. connections.
* Added support for upgrading of old .gorm files using the older * Added support for upgrading of old .gorm files using the older
template mechanism template mechanism
* Grouping with an NSSplitView now operates using the relative * Grouping with an NSSplitView now operates using the relative
positions of the views in the window. positions of the views in the window.
* Custom Class inspector now shows all subclasses, not just direct * Custom Class inspector now shows all subclasses, not just direct
custom subclasses. custom subclasses.
* Bug fixes, eliminated memory leak, code cleanup, etc. * Bug fixes, eliminated memory leak, code cleanup, etc.
0.30 Noteworthy changes in version `0.4.0' 31 Noteworthy changes in version '0.4.0'
========================================== ========================================
* New Menu and Menu Item inspectors. * New Menu and Menu Item inspectors.
* User can now specify the Services and Windows menus in the menu * User can now specify the Services and Windows menus in the menu
inspector. inspector.
* User can specify a non-custom subclass as well as a custom one to * User can specify a non-custom subclass as well as a custom one to
replace the class when the .gorm is unarchived. This can be used replace the class when the .gorm is unarchived. This can be used
to turn a NSTextField into NSSecureTextField and etc. to turn a NSTextField into NSSecureTextField and etc.
* New set name panel. * New set name panel.
* New switch control on the font panel to allow the user to specify * New switch control on the font panel to allow the user to specify
if a font is encoded with its default size or not. if a font is encoded with its default size or not.
* Added NSStepper and NSStepperCell to the class list to allow * Added NSStepper and NSStepperCell to the class list to allow
creation of custom subclasses. creation of custom subclasses.
* Windows and Services menus now function correctly. * Windows and Services menus now function correctly.
0.31 Noteworthy changes in version `0.3.1' 32 Noteworthy changes in version '0.3.1'
========================================== ========================================
* New custom class system. * New custom class system.
* Images now persist correctly when added to a button or view. * Images now persist correctly when added to a button or view.
* Fixed DND * Fixed DND
* Various bugfixes * Various bugfixes
0.32 Noteworthy changes in version `0.3.0' 33 Noteworthy changes in version '0.3.0'
========================================== ========================================
* Preferences added. * Preferences added.
* User can now enable and disable guidlines for easier editing. * User can now enable and disable guidlines for easier editing.
* Refactored code into GormLib which is a clone of the * Refactored code into GormLib which is a clone of the
InterfaceBuilder framework. This facilitates creating palettes InterfaceBuilder framework. This facilitates creating palettes and
and inspectors outside of Gorm. inspectors outside of Gorm.
* Added class inspector for easier editing of classes. This gives * Added class inspector for easier editing of classes. This gives
the user the option to use either the outline view or the the user the option to use either the outline view or the inspector
inspector to edit new classes. to edit new classes.
* Added inspectors for the following: NSScrollView, * Added inspectors for the following: NSScrollView,
NSProgressIndicator, NSColorWell, GormImageInspector (for images NSProgressIndicator, NSColorWell, GormImageInspector (for images
added to .gorm files). added to .gorm files).
* Improved look of NSTabView inspector. * Improved look of NSTabView inspector.
* Removed all warnings from the code. * Removed all warnings from the code.
* various bug fixes. * various bug fixes.
0.33 Noteworthy changes in version `0.2.5'. 34 Noteworthy changes in version '0.2.5'.
=========================================== =========================================
Many fixes and improvements to make the app work better. Many fixes and improvements to make the app work better.
* Better parsing of headers * Better parsing of headers
* Interface code redone as gorm files. * Interface code redone as gorm files.
* Re-add multiple selection via mouse drag. * Re-add multiple selection via mouse drag.
0.34 Noteworthy changes in version `0.2.0' snapshot. 35 Noteworthy changes in version '0.2.0' snapshot.
==================================================== ==================================================
Gobs of improvements, mostly due to the hard work of Gregory John Gobs of improvements, mostly due to the hard work of Gregory John
Casamento and Pierre-Yves Rivaille. Thanks guys! Casamento and Pierre-Yves Rivaille. Thanks guys!
* Custom class support/translations implemented. * Custom class support/translations implemented.
* Added NSScrollView, NSPopupButton, NSOutlineView, NSTableView * Added NSScrollView, NSPopupButton, NSOutlineView, NSTableView
editing. editing.
* Improved test mode support. * Improved test mode support.
* Improved drag n' drop support on many items. * Improved drag n' drop support on many items.
* Intelligent placement hints. * Intelligent placement hints.
* Read gmodel files. * Read gmodel files.
* More inspectors. * More inspectors.
* Sound and Image support. * Sound and Image support.
* gorm files were changed to directory wrappers for more flexibility. * gorm files were changed to directory wrappers for more flexibility.
0.35 Noteworthy changes in version `0.1.0' 36 Noteworthy changes in version '0.1.0'
========================================== ========================================
* load/parses class files for entry into class list. * load/parses class files for entry into class list.
* Pallete/inspectors for date and number formatters * Pallete/inspectors for date and number formatters
* Pallete/Inspectors for browsers and tableViews * Pallete/Inspectors for browsers and tableViews
* NSStepper, NSForm, NSPopupButton pallete item and inspector * NSStepper, NSForm, NSPopupButton pallete item and inspector
* Most inspectors greatly improved and fleshed out. * Most inspectors greatly improved and fleshed out.
* Custom views added. * Custom views added.
* Ability to edit cells in a matrix. * Ability to edit cells in a matrix.
* Ability to change the font of some objects. * Ability to change the font of some objects.
0.36 Noteworthy changes in version `0.0.3' 37 Noteworthy changes in version '0.0.3'
========================================== ========================================
* Create stub .m and .h files from new classes * Create stub .m and .h files from new classes
* Works better with ProjectCenter. * Works better with ProjectCenter.
* Handle Ctrl-Drag and Alt-Drag of objects - automatic conversion to * Handle Ctrl-Drag and Alt-Drag of objects - automatic conversion to
matrices and/or increase decrease rows and cols. matrices and/or increase decrease rows and cols.
* Edit NSForms titles in place. * Edit NSForms titles in place.
* Edit NSBoxes and add subviews. * Edit NSBoxes and add subviews.
* Support for custom objects. * Support for custom objects.
0.37 Noteworthy changes in version `0.0.2' 38 Noteworthy changes in version '0.0.2'
========================================== ========================================
* Add popup and pulldown menu controls * Add popup and pulldown menu controls
* Menu support * Menu support
* More inspectors * More inspectors
* Some support for connections * Some support for connections
* Much more fleshed out - too numerous to mention. * Much more fleshed out - too numerous to mention.
0.38 Noteworthy changes in version `0.0.1' 39 Noteworthy changes in version '0.0.1'
========================================== ========================================
* 8th December 1999 * 8th December 1999
@ -678,8 +524,8 @@ Casamento and Pierre-Yves Rivaille. Thanks guys!
* Basic framework * Basic framework
So far, the app provides a basic framework that needs So far, the app provides a basic framework that needs fleshing
fleshing out. out.
* It has a palettes manager object that allows you to * It has a palettes manager object that allows you to
select a palette and drag items from the palette into select a palette and drag items from the palette into
your document. your document.
@ -689,11 +535,11 @@ Casamento and Pierre-Yves Rivaille. Thanks guys!
objects in the document. objects in the document.
* It has an inspector manager class, which updates the * It has an inspector manager class, which updates the
inspector panel when the selected object is changed by inspector panel when the selected object is changed by an
an editor. editor.
* It has special inspectors for handling an empty * It has special inspectors for handling an empty selection
selection or a multiple selection. or a multiple selection.
* Palettes * Palettes
@ -704,22 +550,16 @@ Casamento and Pierre-Yves Rivaille. Thanks guys!
palettes. It permits windows and panels to be created in palettes. It permits windows and panels to be created in
Gorm. If provides the start of a window attributes inspector. Gorm. If provides the start of a window attributes inspector.
* 18 December 1999 * 18 December 1999
* You can drag views from a palette into a window or panel. * You can drag views from a palette into a window or panel.
* You can select views in a window by clicking on them, * You can select views in a window by clicking on them,
shift-clicking (for multiple selection), or click-drag on the shift-clicking (for multiple selection), or click-drag on the
window background to select views in a box. window background to select views in a box.
* You can delete/cut/copy/paste views betwen windows. * You can delete/cut/copy/paste views betwen windows.
* You can move views in a window by clicking on them and * You can move views in a window by clicking on them and
dragging. dragging.
* You can resize views by clicking on their knobs and dragging. * You can resize views by clicking on their knobs and dragging.
* You can control-drag to mark source and destination views for * You can control-drag to mark source and destination views for
a connection. a connection.
@ -734,12 +574,10 @@ Casamento and Pierre-Yves Rivaille. Thanks guys!
support connections so that we can connect between objects support connections so that we can connect between objects
other than views, then we need to write a menu editor. other than views, then we need to write a menu editor.
* 22 December 1999 * 22 December 1999
* Connections inspector is now working - but it needs some * Connections inspector is now working - but it needs some
effort to tidy it up. effort to tidy it up.
* Class info (outlets and actions) is specified in * Class info (outlets and actions) is specified in
'ClassInformation.plist' and needs to be present so that the 'ClassInformation.plist' and needs to be present so that the
app knows what outlets/actions an object has (and therefore app knows what outlets/actions an object has (and therefore
@ -758,10 +596,10 @@ Casamento and Pierre-Yves Rivaille. Thanks guys!
* I've created a couple of new images and got rid of the two * I've created a couple of new images and got rid of the two
NeXT images that were lurking in there. NeXT images that were lurking in there.
* There is a Testing directory, with a GormTest application * There is a Testing directory, with a GormTest application that
that lets you load a nib for testing - it assumes that the lets you load a nib for testing - it assumes that the nib will
nib will set its FilesOwners delegate to point to a window, set its FilesOwners delegate to point to a window, and makes
and makes that window the key window ... that window the key window ...
* 23 December 1999 * 23 December 1999
@ -772,12 +610,11 @@ Casamento and Pierre-Yves Rivaille. Thanks guys!
Added an evil hack of a generic attributes inspector ... This Added an evil hack of a generic attributes inspector ... This
looks through all the methods of the selected object to find those looks through all the methods of the selected object to find those
taking a single argument and beginning with 'set'. It makes all taking a single argument and beginning with 'set'. It makes all
these setting methods (whose argument is a simple scalar type or these setting methods (whose argument is a simple scalar type or an
an object) available for you to invoke from the inspector panel. object) available for you to invoke from the inspector panel.
This makes it possible to set pretty much any attribute of any This makes it possible to set pretty much any attribute of any
object, but you do need to have the GNUstep header files to hand, object, but you do need to have the GNUstep header files to hand,
so you can tell what numeric values to enter to achieve a desired so you can tell what numeric values to enter to achieve a desired
result. result.

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0.1 Introduction 1 Introduction
================ ==============
Read the NEWS file for the latest user visible changes. Read the INSTALL Read the NEWS file for the latest user visible changes. Read the
file for installation instructions. INSTALL file for installation instructions.
Gorm is an acronym for Graphic Object Relationship modeler (or perhaps Gorm is an acronym for Graphic Object Relationship modeler (or
GNUstep Object Relationship Modeler). perhaps GNUstep Object Relationship Modeler).
Gorm is a clone of the Cocoa (OpenStep/NeXTSTEP) `Interface Builder' Gorm is a clone of the Cocoa (OpenStep/NeXTSTEP) 'Interface Builder'
application for GNUstep. application for GNUstep.
Gorm is part of the GNUstep project, and is copyrighted by the Free Gorm is part of the GNUstep project, and is copyrighted by the Free
Software Foundation. Software Foundation.
Gorm is released under the GPL - see the file `COPYING' for details. Gorm is released under the GPL - see the file 'COPYING' for details.
Documentation for Gorm is located in the Documentation directory. Documentation for Gorm is located in the Documentation directory.
It's also available on the wiki at It's also available on the wiki at
http://wiki.gnustep.org/index.php/Gorm_Manual. http://wiki.gnustep.org/index.php/Gorm_Manual.
0.2 Status 2 Status
========== ========
Gorm is usable and stable. Please report bugs to bug-gnustep@gnu.org Gorm is usable and stable. Please report bugs to bug-gnustep@gnu.org
Known problems (things to do) - Known problems (things to do) -
1. Support for IB 3.0 functionality. 1. Support for IB 3.0 functionality.
2. More palettes. 2. More palettes.
0.3 Acknowledgements 3 Acknowledgements
==================== ==================
1. Icons - Mostly by Andrew Lindsay. Gorm application icon by Jesse 1. Icons - Mostly by Andrew Lindsay. Gorm application icon by Jesse
Ross. Ross.
2. Code - GormViewKnobs.m adapted from code by Gerrit van Dyk. 2. Code - GormViewKnobs.m adapted from code by Gerrit van Dyk.

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# The version number of this release. # The version number of this release.
MAJOR_VERSION=1 MAJOR_VERSION=1
MINOR_VERSION=2 MINOR_VERSION=2
SUBMINOR_VERSION=23 SUBMINOR_VERSION=24
VERSION=${MAJOR_VERSION}.${MINOR_VERSION}.${SUBMINOR_VERSION} VERSION=${MAJOR_VERSION}.${MINOR_VERSION}.${SUBMINOR_VERSION}