version 4.4-beta

BETA Release

RELEASE NAME: FOLLOW_UP

What's new

• Added Auto-Indent

  • Maintains the indent level of previous line.

• Added Running process var for development and debugging.

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Note:

• PowerBoil is not an experimental tool, so mileage is not guaranteed.
• I'm not the maintainer of the project, I can make only minor changes to it. I cannot give major updates.
• PowerBoil is an open-source software available for free under MIT License. Source code can be found here: https://github.com/VarthanV/powerboil.

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Installation Notes:

• This can be installed on top of newer versions of Trident (v4.x/ v4.0+), clean install needed for earlier versions.
• Do not install in the default location, choose a custom location other than system protected locations, otherwise configurations will not save.

version 4.3-beta

BETA Release

What's new

• New Source File option under File Menu:

  • Boiler plate for C, C++, Java, Python and HTML file
  • PowerBoil integration

• New Window Option under File Menu.

• Added command-line options

  • Try Trident -version to see version details

• Better File Save mechanism.

• Improved crash management.

• Improved Log writing.

• Bug fixes.

• Source side:

  • Updated Build bot.
  • Fixed Licensed headers.
  • Detailed comments.
  • Description for each class and each method.
  • Some cleanups.

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Note:

• PowerBoil is not an experimental tool, so mileage is not guaranteed.
• I'm not the maintainer of the project, I can make only minor changes to it. I cannot give major updates.
• PowerBoil is an open-source software available for free under MIT License. Source code can be found here: https://github.com/VarthanV/powerboil.

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Installation Notes:

• This can be installed on top of newer versions of Trident (v4.x/ v4.0+), clean install needed for earlier versions.
• Do not install in the default location, choose a custom location other than system protected locations, otherwise configurations will not save.

version 4.2

RELEASE NAME: PACK-MAN

What's new

• Adaptive Windows and Dialogs.
• Improved UX.
• Improved Linux support.
• Removed unwanted alert messages/ errors.
• License Notice updates.
• Source cleanup.

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Installation Notes:

• This can be installed on top of version 4.0, clean install for earlier versions.
• Do not install in the default location, choose a custom location other than system protected locations, otherwise configurations will not save.

alpha 4.1 maven

Second Maven Build [Experimental]

• All features from stable channel included.

New:

• Material Theme [Alpha]

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Note:

You'll need the resources to run Trident properly.
The build without dependencies will not launch at all. It is only for testing purposes.
Use the one with dependencies to run Trident.

version 4.0

LTS RELEASE

RELEASE NAME: HAPPY NEW YEAR

What's new

• Find and Replace

  • Added shortcut keybindings
  • Two different tabs [tabbed layout]
  • Rapid Replace [Replace all] option
  • Fully functional
  • Case sensitive and insensitive options
  • Partitial and whole word searching options

• More Toolbar items

  • Undo, Redo [Responsive]
  • Find
  • Help

• Removed Toolbar icon labels

• Added Toolbar icon tooltips

• Improved Configurations Buttons

• Added Reset functionality in Configurations

• Fixed theming glitches

• Improved UX

• Got rid of unwanted errors

• Improved build bot

• Some under the hood changes

• Source cleanup and improvements

  Refer commit history: https://github.com/KrishnaMoorthy12/trident/commits

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Installation Notes:

• A clean install is highly recommended.
• Do not install in the default location, choose a custom location other than system protected locations, otherwise configurations will not save.

New in this release:

• Improved setup wizard.
• No more Jar in Installation.
• This release packs in an executable file with which you can open Trident with ease.
• The executable supports command line arguments to open files.
• Drag and drop files to the TridentLauncher to open it.
• Reduced setup size.
• No more SFX from this release
• Got rid of deployment files from source.

version 3.0 LTS

LTS RELEASE

RELEASE NAME: PEACOCK

What's new

• Fully functional customization options:

  • Five different themes to match your taste.
  • Light/ Dark theme toggle.
  • Font customization (All system fonts).
    • Most commonly used Font sizes and tab sizes.
  • Auto loading at startup.
  • Editable by both Editor and UI.

• Added Menu Bar.

• All new and fresh icons.

• Fixed some bugs with Window Title.

• Fixed all bugs with Undo and Redo.

• Word Wrap bug fixed.

• Added back Column number in the status bar.

• Added Go To option under Edit Menu.

• Added File type filters to avoid opening of unsupported files.

• Changed Autosave and Word wrap checkboxes to CB menu items.

• Improvements to AutoSave.

• Added functionality to open files using command line arguments.

• Save As shortcut key changed to Ctrl + Shift + S.

• Resized error icon to avoid heart attacks.

• Avoid unwanted errors.

• Bug fixes for responsive menus.

• Clipboard flavor fixes.

• Highly improved codebase.

• Layout fixes in the mainframe.

• Fixed positioning of all windows and dialogs.

• Unimaginably unbelievable number of bug fixes, improvements, and additions.

  Refer commit history: https://github.com/KrishnaMoorthy12/trident/commits

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Installation Notes:

• Clean install is highly recommended.

New in this release:

• Improved setup wizard.
• Reduced file sizes.
• Made from scratch, now clean and trash free.

version 2 beta 1

LTS RELEASE

RELEASE NAME: SWEET_EYES

What's new

• Compiler 2.0:

  • Fixed all bugs with compiler.
  • Added Custom name to Compiler Window.
  • Added Exit after done functionality.
  • Improved process management.
  • Now includes Console Opener [New and Improved].

• Configurations [BETA]:

  • Added New Configurations Option in Settings Menu.
  • Added Configurations Window with Several Options [Experimental].
  • Added partially working Dark Mode option.

• Fixed some bugs with Window Title.

• Fixed all bugs with Undo and Redo.

• Word Wrap bug fixed.

• Added back Column number in status bar.

• Added Go To option under Edit Menu.

• Added File type filters to avoid opening of unsupported files.

• Changed Auto save and Word wrap checkboxes to cb menu items.

• Improvements to Auto Save.

• Added functionality to open files using command line arguments.

• Save As shortcut key changed to Ctrl + Shift + S.

• Resized error icon to avoid heart attacks.

• Highly improved code base.

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New in this release:

• Crash report log bug fixed.
• Including an extract and run zip file in this release.
• Including an SFX in this release.

version 2.0

RELEASE NAME: ROCK_MAN

Changelog

• Auto Saver

  • Saves an extra copy of your file as filename-autoSaved with appropriate extension to avoid any loss of work and to save your life!
  • Also saves any temporary work in "New File" in your home directory as a txt file.
  • These get deleted automatically once you close Trident
  • They will be left behind in case of any accidental exits such as power shutdown, app crash, force close etc.

• Redefined compiler [Windows Only]

  • Compiles/ Runs Python, Java, C, C++
  • When you run an HTML file, it'll be opened in Browser
  • Now you can give inputs - Opens a console window
  • *-output files are no longer created, any message from compiler is directly shown to the user
  • For java, you need to keep main class name as the file name in order to run
  • You can also run .class files
  • C compiler uses C99 standards to avoid undesirable 'forbids' errors.
  • The Trident Compiler only utilizes the existing resources of your system, so it is mandatory to have the corresponding compilers installed and their path being added to the environment variables.

• Added Auto Save and Word Wrap toggle in Settings Menu [formorly Format]

• Reordered Menu Bar

• Open Console Window bug on Linux fixed

• Undo Overflow bug fixed

• Redefined File type parser with more appropriate file type detection with extension parsing

Installation Note:

• Clean install is mandatory. Uninstall any older versions before installing this release.

version 1.2 alpha 1

RELEASE NAME: LIFE_SAVER

Changelog

• Life-saving Auto Save Feature [Alpha]

• Redesigned File Properties Dialog
• Responsive Edit Menu and Text area Pop-up Menu items
• Minor improvements to About Trident
• Unsaved Changes Confirmation Dialog on close with 'X' button
• Properly organized Imports Section

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Update Notes:

To update over existing stable installations of Trident v1.2 or v1.1,

1. Just download the JAR file from below.
2. Rename it to "Trident.jar".
3. Copy it to the Trident root directory [%PROG_FILES(x86)%\Trident].
4. Replace the existing JAR File.

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Installation Notes:

If you want to newly install Trident v1.2.1, or you have an older version installed,

1. Download a newer Setup [Trident v1.2 - recommended]
2. Run and Install the setup.
3. Update to 1.2.1 using the process mentioned above.

version 1.2

Release Name: PEPPER_ONION

• All bugs associated with Linux systems are fixed, except 'Open Console'.

• Set Nimbus as default theme for Non-Windows platforms.
• Changes to About Section and some links.
• Improved Error handling

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Note for installation:

• This release can be installed on top of Version 1.1
• Clean install is mandatory for the older version.

For now, non-windows users have to download the source code in one of the compressed formats and extract it to the desired location.
Download and copy the .jar file to the same directory and run the jar file.