GP4 - 4.3.0.66 (2010-05-06)

New Features

Mac

Add a menubar icon providing options similar to the taskbar icon for Windows

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Fix the proxy settings and detection in Network Setup
Manage Online (Preferences | Account Setup) and Manage My Recordings Online now open the default browser to the login page with the current account
When OK is clicked on the canceled account message, open the default browser to the subscribe page
Show an error dialog when UDP is blocked
Make the Invite Wizard text consistent with the currently selected session
Show the Setup My Account button on the Host version only
Add new sessions created in the Host wizard to the drop-down menu immediately
Hide Host a Session button if there are no sessions listed
Give focus to the Join a Session dialog when it opens
Remove the Stop Presenting button to prevent confusion with ending the session
Fix removing phone teleconference participants using the Participant List
Disable the volume sliders until they are better supported in the voice libraries
Remove account validation after switching language localization
Add a default option in the Host and Invite wizards to make the user to select a session

Mac

Show a message to warn the user when audio devices are hot-plugged

Known Issues

Windows

Run as Administrator from the Help menu starts another instance of GP4
omniview: links opened from Firefox do not give focus to the viewer window

Mac

Left toolbar may sometimes disappear randomly
Hotspots on the main buttons are bigger than the button graphics

GP4 - 4.3.0.49 (2010-03-05)

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Ensure playback of recordings start immediately

Known Issues

Windows and Mac

Volume sliders on the GPhone panel have no effect on audio

Mac

Desktop background is not disabled while presenting unless the desktop background is changed by the user at least once

GP4 - 4.3.0.47 (2010-02-24)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

New Features

Windows

Add experimental support for SIP voice connections

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Enable Auto-Share When Hosting by default
Fix manually setting network speed

Mac

Stop text overlap in the Session Information dialog

Known Issues

Windows and Mac

Volume sliders on the GPhone panel have no effect on audio

Mac

Desktop background is not disabled while presenting unless the desktop background is changed by the user at least once

GP4 - 4.3.0.45 (2010-02-23)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Improve coping with small MTUs to prevent missing tiles
Prevent from restarting playback in progress when it joins a session
Fix non-stop busy signal on dialing an invalid number
Enable hangup button after making a call
Address privacy issue with log window

Known Issues

Mac

Desktop background is not disabled while presenting unless the desktop background is changed by the user at least once

Java Client - 4.3.0.39 [1/21/2010 2:00 PM] (2010-01-22)

Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Resolved Issues

Display the correct teleconference PIN for custom teleconference options

GP4 - 4.3.0.37 (2010-01-05)

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Add guests/students to the Handraise list when they raise their hand
Fix hosting through Host a Session wizard
Clear chat history when jumping to another time during recording playback
Allow slider during audio-only recordings
Hide Invite Others button during recording playback

GP4 - 4.3.0.35 (2009-12-21)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

New Features

Windows and Mac

New presentation viewer for improved scaling, scrolling, and resizing
Cycle through Session, Recording, and Demo Video lists by clicking the Film Strip button

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Show the Account Setup dialog if account is not validated on the Host version
omniview:// shortcut links changed by Google Chrome are converted back to the correct access codes when opened

Java Client - 4.3.0.30 (2009-12-01)

Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

New Features

Add presentation quality setting
Add multiple monitor support
Make Session Information text able to be copied

Resolved Issues

Fix an out-of-memory issue with very large desktops

Known Issues

Adding or removing monitors while running the client might crash the Java runtime environment

GP4 - 4.3.0.25 (2009-10-28)

Platforms

Windows
Mac

New Features

Windows and Mac

Add Manage Online... button to open a browser to the My Account page

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Improve performance for presentations set to High Quality mode
Pressing Enter on the Guest Join a Session dialog now triggers OK
Prevent skewed/slanted presentations on odd or non-standard desktop resolutions
Basic accounts have all their options available now

GP4 - 4.3.0.23 (2009-10-16)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Fix launching from the command line with parameters
Keep guest mute states in sync when unmute everyone is enabled
Prevent omniview: links from launching another instance
Allow guests to unmute themselves if the session option is enabled
Keep the presentation from falling behind when there are many screen updates

Java Client - 4.3.0.19 [10/6/2009 1:06 PM] (2009-10-06)

Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Resolved Issues

All Platforms

Fix out-of-memory error caused by HTTP emulation logging

GP4 - 4.3.0.17 (2009-10-02)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Add text to edit session dialog explaining guests always can send chat to moderators
Fix initial size of presentation image in the viewer when Viewer Scaling is enabled
Clarify footnotes for account feature activation in the Session Information dialog
Make GP4 fit on smaller desktop resolutions on computers such as netbooks

Windows

Prompt user to hide or exit GP4 when the "X" button is clicked
Prevent the Save As dialog from being captured in Annotations
Discard unsaved changes to Preferences when "X" button is clicked
Ensure the installer finishes installing

Java Client - 4.3.0.17 [10/1/2009 1:33 PM] (2009-10-01)

Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Resolved Issues

Fix out-of-memory problem caused by debug logs

Java Client - 4.3.0.15 [9/23/2009 4:55 PM] (2009-09-24)

Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Resolved Issues

If the client fails to connect on port 443 and port 80, use the SureView web viewer

GP4 - 4.3.0.15 (2009-09-23)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Fix mute state for hosts and moderators
Ensure the recording list is not chopped in the Recording dialog
Ensure all columns on the recording list tries to fit the contents
Show the Install Skin and Account Skin for Account Type in Account Setup
Add text to the Presentation Settings dialog to explain blue/green mask (squares) during Desktop and Application Sharing

Windows

Show not-connected message only if really needed

Java Client - 4.3.0.12 (2009-09-21)

Version: 4.3.0.12
Build Date: 09/18/2009 1:55 PM
Public Release Date: 9/21/2009

Applicable Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

Added Technical Support options/controls for future integration with internal technical support sessions.
Corrected a bug that would switch the controls from the Host presenter to a Guest presenter when the Host started presenting.
Modified voice libraries to improve stability in voice sessions.
Implemented progressive log uploading.

GP4 - 4.3.0.13 (2009-09-17)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows

Remember last position when GP4 is minimized and restored
Remember last position when Pause/Break toggles show and hide GP4
If GP4 thinks there is no Internet connection, try to connect anyway

Mac

Prevent GP4 from jumping around when annotation is started

GP4 - 4.3.0.12 (2009-09-15)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Show newer recordings at the top of the recording list
Improve message for invalid account information
Fix memory resource leaks

Windows

Fix crash dumps

Known Issues

Windows and Mac

Changing your voice input/output device will not take effect until GP4 is restarted

GP4 - 4.3.0.10 (2009-09-09)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Report the correct server when checking for new version
Fix problem with auto-scrolling the chat log
Adjust the clickable area of the triangle menus on the toolbar
Enter a default name if My Display Name is left empty
Ensure new sessions can be edited right after being created

Mac

Fix dock widget when the mouse is over the minimize button

GP4 - 4.3.0.9 (2009-09-08)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows

Ensure GP4 can run on Windows 2000
Fix crash dump received

Mac

Hide the desktop wallpaper while presenting

Known Issues

Windows and Mac

Cannot Edit or Delete newly added sessions until re-validated
Workaround: Go to the Tools menu on GP4 and choose Validate Account

GP4 - 4.3.0.6 (2009-09-04)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Ensure screen capture starts properly
Prevent bad tiles to improve viewing experience

GP4 - 4.3.0.5 (2009-09-03)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Allow GP4 Guests to see Public Chat from Hosts and Moderators
Ensure Guests are added to the Participant List if the Host arrives after Guests
Fix Mute on Join state for when Hosts enter the session
Use the correct URL path for links in the Support dialog

GP4 - 4.3.0.3 (2009-08-31)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Improve screen capture performance
Fix error dialog text for inactive accounts

Windows

Fix incompatibility with starting up on some systems
Prevent GDI capture from sometimes getting a blank screen

GP4 - 4.3.0.1 (2009-08-26)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

Clarify the error message for when an account is not active

Mac

Prevent missing tiles when a presentation starts

GP4 - 4.3.0.0 (2009-08-19)

Beta Release

Platforms

Windows
Mac

New Features

Windows and Mac

[Chat] Add chat to All Moderators option
[General] Add support for Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
[General] Try to revalidate when an Internet connection is detected
[General] Add an option to use other authentication servers
[Recording] Play back an existing recording into a live session
[Security] Secure encryption for data transmission of sessions
[UI] Option to hide the recording dialog when recording it started
[UI] Skip Forward and Rewind, Pause and Resume recordings viewed in GP4 and Slider control for going to a specific time in the recording
[UI] Sort the Participant List by Name, Role, and Arrival
[UI] Roll up seldom-used buttons into button menus
[UI] Indicate when no Internet connection is detected
[UI] Add a Preferences button to the left toolbar
[UI] Add the participant count to the Participant List
[UI] Option to start recording when the presentation is started
[UI] Show the phone number and caller ID for phones in the Participant List
[UI] Add participant info to the Participant List
[UI] Show the user which Account Type and Service they have in the Support dialog

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac

[Annotation] Remember the last line width used
[Audio] Improved muting behavior
[Audio] Update the list of available audio devices when a USB audio device is connected/disconnected
[Audio] Ensure audio in sessions with Basic Teleconferencing (deprecated)
[Audio] Allow Basic accounts to use VoIP in sessions owned by Premium accounts
[Audio] Ensure guests are muted when they join if the session is set to mute guests
[Audio] Prevent a crash if jitter buffer is changed while in a session
[General] Reduce the time it takes to start GP4
[General] Always allow the user to interrupt the startup speed test or disable it by selecting a specific speed in the Network Setup
[Presenting] Do not send mouse coordinates when the presentation is paused
[Remote Control] Allow Shift-click to select text
[Remote Control] Do not allow incoming remote control to manipulate GP4
[Remote Control] More conventional keymapping for keyboard remote control
[Security] Do not allow guests to lock or terminate a session
[UI] Show an error message when the session is full or locked
[UI] Remember position of GP4 when hosting or joining a session
[UI] Make it obvious that users do not enter an access code when creating a session
[UI] Show the correct skin based on login credentials
[UI] Add a reminder to users that their Username is usually their Email Address
[UI] Tell users that a Moderator PIN must be a 4-digit number
[UI] Keep undocked panels visible when GP4 is minimized or hidden away
[UI] Disable invalid options in the Participant List for SureView guests
[UI] Allow international characters in session names
[UI] Show the correct error message when a canceled account tries to validate
[UI] If a guest is made a moderator, give the guest the correct skin
[UI] Give the correct contact info based on account skin
[UI] Ensure all text is displayed on the Invite Wizard
[UI] Force the user to pick a session on the Invite Wizard before continuing
[UI] Ensure all non-custom voice-enabled sessions have mute options
[UI] Allow both Toll and Toll-free numbers to be displayed if both are enabled
[UI] If the user clicks Cancel on Presentation Settings, go back to not-sharing mode
[UI] Show the correct error message for no Internet connection
[UI] Better inform users if their trial has expired
[UI] Make the Enter key send the Email Invite on the Invite Wizard
[UI] Add a confirm message before locking a session
[UI] More consistent wording on dialogs
[UI] Add a toolbar button to show/hide the Handraise panel
[UI] Remove Test server from Nearest Location list in Network Setup
[Viewer] Clear the image of the previous session before playing back a recording
[Viewer] Prevent missing colors in 8-bit color mode

Windows

[Driver] Allow the optional Presenter Module to be installed on Vista (32-bit only)
[General] If in a live session, delay the Windows shutdown signal
[General] Ensure Run as Administrator from the Help menu restarts GP4
[Installer] Make sure a shortcut is placed on the desktop if not a guest

Mac

[Installer] Rename the DMG
[Remote Control] Allow user to terminate incoming remote control with Shift+Esc
[UI] Do not allow GP4 to go behind the Mac OS menu bar
[UI] Update the interface when the language selection is changed
[Viewer] Make sure correct colors are displayed on PowerPC Macs

Known Issues

Windows and Mac

[UI] omniview:// shortcut links do not always bring GP4 to the front

Mac

[Remote Control] Shift+Esc to terminate incoming remote control does not work in all situations

Java Client - 4.2.0.50 [7/31/2009 Build] (2009-08-03)

Version: 4.2.0.50
Build Date: 07/31/2009 2:58 PM
Public Release Date: 8/03/2009

Applicable Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

Corrected a keyboard access bug when remote controlling either another Mac, Windows or Linux computer from a Mac Leopard (OS 10.5) computer.

Java Client - 4.2.0.46 [7/15/2009 Build] (2009-07-16)

Version: 4.2.0.46
Build Date: 7/15/2009 3:32 PM
Public Release Date: 7/15/2009

Applicable Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

Corrected a bug that caused disconnects when the number of participants grew to more than 75.

Java Client - 4.2.0.46 [7/6/2009 Build] (2009-07-07)

Version: 4.2.0.46
Build Date: 7/6/2009 5:03 PM
Public Release Date: 7/7/2009

Applicable Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

Corrected lack of keyboard or mouse control when providing remote support to a guest joining using the '&support' parameter in the URL.
Java host now always has the Public chat option available no matter what the session settings are.
Phone participants are no longer added to the text chat 'To' menu (Java host or guests).
Phone participants are always added to participant list for the host weather they join before or after the host has joined.
Fixed incorrect color mapping that guests would see initially the first time Java participant becomes presenter.
Taking presenting rights away will now stop remote support.

Java Client - 4.2.0.46 (2009-06-29)

Applicable Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Added Features (Major)

Windows and Mac OS X

Java Hosts can now use VoIP in VoIP enabled sessions.
The GUI has been rearranged significantly and changes based on the role of the participant (Host, Guest Presenter, Remote Supported, etc).
All non-host roles now have controller buttons to pause/resume presentation, remote support, etc.
Chat messaging improved to allow moderators to receive moderator specific chat on all clients.
Significant changes/additions in the messaging from the client which improves the interoperability with GP4 and other Java participants significantly.

Mac OS X Specific

All Mac users (Hosts & Guests) now have the ability use VoIP on VoIP enabled sessions.

Added Features (Minor)

Windows and Mac OS X

Better Messaging/Status

Added a 'Current Presenter' filed that shows who the current presenter is (even when sharing is paused, as well as who the current controller is if someone else is controlling the presenter's computer.
Added the current status of the session which includes the connected state, session in progress, your desktop is visible to all, etc.
Color coded status field turns red when you are sharing your screen (host and guests).
Changed the 'Session does not exist anymore' text in the status to 'Session was ended' when host disconnects everyone to make it more clear.
Added a dialog that gives the user a button that will open the KB article about UDP blocked messages and how to correct it.
The labeling on the viewer scaling button (actual size/fit to window) has been improved for clarity.

GUI Cleanup

The controller buttons have been rearranged vertically and now have labels added to show the state that will occur when pressed (Pause/Resume, etc).
Improved the Status field to include a label and improved the messaging.
(Host) The text 'Guests join from "Join a Session" With Access Code: XXXXXX' text has been removed in favor of a Session Information group box.
(Host) ThePause/resume and Lock buttons are now disabled after the host ends the session.
(Guest) The Show Presentation button is now disabled for the guests when the host is not presenting.

More Control

Guests now have control panels to pause/resume and stop sharing when made the presenter.
The chat buttons stay enabled after the session has ended so the host or guests can copy the chat contents if desired.
Added a Diagnostics button to the Host skin.

Techie Stuff

Created a 'urlMsg' method to open a URL from a message dialog (uses a new 'UrlMsgBox' class for the error dialog).
(Host) Added a parameter 'prefPrivAc' to suppress the Access code information on the Host GUI.
Added the version number to the Applet.

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

(Guest) Guests can no longer un-mute themselves if the session option "Mute guests when they join" is set.
(Guest) Guests don't get into the connect/disconnected loop when trying to join a session.
Can now disconnect phone guests.
(Host) Clicking the End Session button will now end the session for the guests.
The Voice Options Dialog no longer re-opens after each time a guest stops presenting.
Java Guests that are made moderators will now receive the 'All Moderators' chats.
Applet no longer crashes on reload for VoIP enabled sessions.
Host can now stop remote support to a guest from the Participant list menu item.
Viewer will now display colors properly if host is presenting at lowest quality setting.
(Host) Guest delegation menu options are now correct based on their capability (SureView guests don't have the grant control, etc).
Corrected the message when UDP traffic is blocked.
Guest is notified that a session is full when trying to join a full session.
Guest is notified that the session is locked when trying to join a locked session.
(Host) The 'Get Info' on a guest now displays their screen resolution correctly, which client they are using and also shows their capabilities in much more detail.
Missing "Make Co-Presenter" corrected when a Java Guest disconnects and reconnects while Java host has the pop-up menu open on their name.
Corrected the erroneous Chat window message of 'Public/moderators, etc has left the session' .
The 'To' menu works correctly if the guest isdisconnected and then re-connected using the Reconnect button.
(Guest) Messaging and viewers are now in sync when a guest cancels request to present.
(Host) Pause/resume presentation button label no longer gets out of sync in non-Voip sessions.
Name is now removed from the chat "To" menu when the participant leaves.
Ending a session via the API no longer results in a "(-12) CALL_STATUS_SESSION_INVALID" error message.
Network speed is now 'remembered' from previous session/setting.
Audio devices are 'remembered' from previous session/setting.
28 Other Misc tweaks.
17 Other bugs as reported by OEMs.

Windows Specific

(Host) Participant List now appears if Java Version is pre-1.5.

Mac OS X Specific

Open window on new chats option was not visible initially on the chat window.
Apple-C now copies text from Chat Window.

GP4 - 4.2.0.29 (2008-09-24)

Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

Fixed unmuting single participants after muting everyone.
Name of this Location PC field now remembered.
Prevent recordings from spanning two different sessions.
Fixed incoming calls to personal number and queue (PBX).
Annotation drawing is now cleared when recapturing the screen.
Fixed Account Settings button.
Prevent VoIP from speeding up or slowing down playback.
Annotation tool now recaptures the screen when Draw on Screen is toggled.
Fixed calls disconnecting right after dialing.
Increase the delay between rings on incoming calls (PBX).
Disable Validate Account on the Tools menu if there is no account info.
Minimize GP4 when the Audio Tuning Wizard is opened.
Made sure UDP port setting is remembered in Network Settings.
Made sure modal dialogs appear in front of other windows.
Shift+click while doing remote control now selects text.
Fixed copy access code to clipboard on Call Information dialog.
Made handraise available for guests in any VoIP enabled session.

Windows

Hide GP4 in the system tray if the close button is clicked.
Docking no longer offsets the desktop after minimizing and restoring GP4.
Show Presenter Module is loaded in the Tools menu.

Mac OS X

Corrected colors when viewing a presentation on PowerPC Macs.

GP4 - 4.2.0.21 (2008-09-01)

Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

Made sure the GPhone widget fits on the interface.
Synchronize the viewer scaling option in Preferences.

Windows

Improved compatibility with PowerPoint in full screen mode.

GP4 - 4.2.0.19 (2008-08-28)

Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

GPhone panel no longer hidden when dialed into voicemail (PBX).
Registering and unregistering with PBX now takes effect sooner (PBX).
GP4 no longer jumps back to previous position when dialing into a session.
Fixed Reset Logs on Log Window.
Fixed muting phone participants.
Fixed revoke control from a GP4 guest.
Phone participant no longer missing mic icon.
Java guest no longer removed from participant list when disconnecting voice.

Windows

Fixed Shift+Esc hotkey for terminating remote control.
Annotation screen shot no longer appears above GP4.
GP4 no longer hidden when minimized to taskbar.
Fixed docking offset when other windows are maximized.
Audio Tuning Wizard no longer appears below other windows.

Known Issues

Windows

Sometimes the installer fails to overwrite files.
PowerPoint in full screen may not send screen updates correctly.
Presentation may be skewed and distorted with non-standard screen resolutions.

Vista

Remote control is lost if guest is prompted with User Account Control.
Cannot remote control Java guest on Internet Explorer 7. Mouse sometimes jumps randomly, is offset or jumps to another location when it hits an edge of the screen.
- Workaround: Tell guest to close all browser windows and Run IE7 as Administrator or use Firefox.

GP4 - 4.2.0.13 (2008-08-11)

Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

New Features

Windows and Mac OS X

Button to Mute and Unmute Everyone.
Show and Hide the Handraise panel.
Hold down the Shift key to hide GP4 when starting annotation.

Resolved Issues

Windows and Mac OS X

Moderator no longer becomes unmuted after making someone the presenter.
Mute Everyone button state is now in sync with the Manage Voice web page.
Outgoing calls now go to the correct number (PBX).
Now able to mute and unmute on a phone call (PBX).
Widget panels now scale and display properly.
Changed Auto-view Snapshots to a checkbox.

Windows

Docking no longer offsets the desktop more than once.
Annotation tool no longer disappears when starting annotation.
Initial height of GP4 window now gets desktop height minus taskbar.
GP4 now always brought to front after showing GP4 when it is hidden.
PC Speaker no longer rings forever on incoming call (PBX).
Annotation no longer hides GP4 when it is docked.

Mac OS X

Can now disable red outline.

GP4 - 4.2.0.9 (2008-07-22)

Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Teleconferencing participants now removed when phone is hung up.
Corrected docking width and height.

GP4 - 4.2.0.8 (2008-07-21)

Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

Resolved Issues

Crash when cancelling annotation text.
Crash when using the Invite Wizard a second time.

GP4 - 4.2.0.7 (2008-07-18)

Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

New Features

Screen sharing now up to 2X faster for the host

Resolved Issues

Participants were not appearing in the participant list

Known Issues

Mute guests when they join option is not remembered

GP4 - 4.2.0.3 (2008-07-01)

Platforms

Windows
Mac OS X

New Features

Windows and Mac OS X

Better performance and stability

Mac OS X

Option to choose quality in presentation settings
Native screen capture for added speed

Resolved Issues

Windows

Can now dock when Start Minimized is enabled

Windows and Mac OS X

Corrected text on user interface
Remember Toll-free teleconferencing option
Make sure changes to session options are remembered

Mac OS X

Fixed crash after pausing the presentation
Fixed crash after quiting GP4
Scrollbar position no longer offsets the mouse for remote control
Disable wallpaper while presenting
Annotation tool now properly captures the screen

Windows Vista

Undocking GP4 now restores the Sidebar position

Known Issues

Mac OS X

Can only share primary monitor if you have multiple monitors

Windows

Skewed presentation on non-standard desktop resolutions

Windows Vista

Sometimes the installer fails to replace files if GP4 is already installed
Remote control is interrupted or lost if the User Account Control dialog appears on the remote computer

GP4 - 4.1.1.18 (2008-06-11)

Platforms

Mac OS X
Windows

New Features

Mac OS X and Windows

Better performance and stability

Mac OS X

Option to choose presentation quality
Native screen capture for added speed

Resolved Issues

Mac OS X and Windows

Corrected text on user interface

Mac OS X

Fixed crash after pausing the presentation
Scrollbar position no longer offsets the mouse during remote control

Windows Vista

Undocking GP4 now restores the Sidebar position

Known Issues

Mac OS X

Annotation tool may not capture the screen on some Macs
Making someone else the presenter while doing remote support does not reset the menu state
Some keys do not work for remote control
Can only share the primary monitor in a multiple monitor setup

Windows

Skewed presentation on less common desktop resolutions

Windows Vista

Cannot remote control Java guests on Internet Explorer 7.
- Workaround: Tell guests to close all browser windows and Run IE7 as Administrator OR use a different browser.

GP4 - 4.1.0.16 (2008-02-27)

Platforms

Windows

Resolved Issues

Fixed validation for passwords with special characters.
Fixed special characters in filenames for the File Manager (StudyPlace).

GP4 - 4.1.0.14 (2008-01-12)

Platforms

Windows

Resolved Issues

Windows

Reduced audio delay during long VoIP sessions.
If remote support is declined, the menu now has the correct option.

Known Issues

Windows

Cannot dock GP4 if Start Minimized is enabled.

GP4 - 4.1.0.12b (2007-12-31)

Platforms

Mac OS

Resolved Issues

Mac OS X

Fixed Public Chat to Mac.

Known Issues

Mac OS X

Annotation Tool may not grab the screen.

GP4 - 4.1.0.12 (2007-12-10)

Platforms

Mac OS

Resolved Issues

Mac OS X

Fixed keyboard input for remote control.
Reduced crashing while quiting GP4.

Known Issues

Mac OS X

Sometimes Stop Remote Support does not revoke control.
During remote control, viewer scrollbars will offset mouse position.

GP4 - 4.1.0.10 (2007-11-24)

New Features

Mac OS X

Support for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Native presentation viewer with less CPU overhead.

Known Issues

Windows

Remote support from GP4 Windows to GP4 Mac or does not grant control.
- Workaround: On GP4 Windows, click the guest name and select Grant Control.

Mac OS X

Mouse position during remote control is offset by scrolling the viewer.
Some keys do not work in remote keyboard input.
GP4 may crash while quiting.

GP4 - 4.1.0.9 (2007-10-25)

Resolved Issues

Mac OS X

Control group names on dialogs are no longer chopped.

GP4 - 4.1.0.8 (2007-10-18)

New Features

Windows

Polish language support.
Toggle filters, auto-archive, and deletion options in the File Manager (for StudyPlace Teachers).
Packet Capture Tool to diagnose networking issues.

Vista

Run as Administrator from the Help menu.

Resolved Issues

Windows

Special characters in file names are now filtered out when uploading to the File Manager (for StudyPlace).
Clicking the Floppy Disk Button while the File Manager is minimized now restores the window (for StudyPlace).

GP4 - 4.1.0.5 (2007-09-24)

New Features

Windows

Improved medium quality looks better and uses less bandwidth.
File Manager will now remember last upload and last download folder.
Content filter detection and notification.
Add icon to desktop for StudyPlace students.
GDI Capture is now default for better compatibility.
Option for guests to add a shortcut icon to the desktop in the Join window.

Mac

File Manager for downloading and uploading assignments (for StudyPlace).

Resolved Issues

Windows

Missing tiles are fixed for PowerPoint presentations.
Selecting .lnk files to upload will now upload the referenced files.
Participant List button in the toolbar no longer disappears.
Several crash fixes to improved stability.
Text Chat window resizes properly now.

Known Issues

Windows

Cannot upload or download with the File Manager on a satellite connection or from a proxy.
Live Style Preview for Microsoft Office Word 2007 does not work while presenting.

Mac OS X

Does not run on Power PC G4 Macs.
Audio Tuning Wizard does not switch the audio device.

Vista

Cannot upload or download with the File Manager on a Limited User Account.
- Workaround: Turn off Windows Vista Parental Controls.

GP4 - 4.1.0.0 (2007-09-10)

New Features

Windows

Session Recorder and Open Library for session playback.
GDI Capture Mode for people having issues with the display driver.
Support for Direct 3D CAD/CAM applications.
Support for 64-bit Windows operating systems.
Presenting no longer requires an Administrator account.
Host from a Remote Desktop server.
Option to hide the Participant List from Guests.
Option to disable Public Chat from Guests.
Option to disable Private Chat from Guests.
Auto-Configure Account from web site.
File Transfer Manager (for StudyPlace).

Resolved Issues

Windows

Displays correct error message if Validating Account with no internet connection.
Annotation Tool no longer appears below the GP4 window.
Corrected mouse position when remote controlling from offset multiple monitors.

Vista

Check for New Version updater now downloads and installs.

Known Issues

Windows

GDI Capture Mode will only share multiple monitors to the right and below in Display Settings.
GP4 is stuck on top of other windows after starting the Annotation Tool.
- Workaround: Go to File and select Floating Window from the menu.
Remote keyboard input does not work with GP4 on Mac OS X.

GP4 - 4.0.9.27 (2007-05-01)

New Features

Windows

Added What am I Sending? to the Help menu for presenters to see a snapshot of what they are sending to others.
GP4 window will snap to the top-left corner of the screen if moved out of the desktop area.
Visible Applications option to hide the GP4 windows with a green mask while presenting.
Annotation while sharing an application is now possible.

Resolved Issues

Windows

The screen will now redraw completely after changing the quality setting in Visible Applications.
The microphone icon for the host in the Participant List now mutes and unmutes properly.
Fixed a caching issue with proxy servers that caused invalid sessions.

Mac OS X

Fixed provide remote support for Windows or Mac guests.
Fixed grant control to Windows or Mac guests.

Known Issues

Windows / Mac OS X

If connection is blocked or not connected, Validate Account shows Invalid login error message.

Windows

When presenting with multiple monitors, any monitors to the left or above the primary monitor are not shared.
Transparencies for applications will be disabled if overlapping a shared application.
PowerPoint is not captured properly in normal capture mode.
- Workaround: Go to Tools | Preferences | General and enable Slow Desktop Capture Method.
Remote control does not work correctly when the host has multiple monitors and 1 is not the primary monitor.
Mouse position will be off when using multiple monitors and providing remote support if there is an offset in the monitor control panel.
- Workaround: Set the monitor offset to zero (and use another method to line up the monitors).

Mac OS X

Host does not gain remote keyboard input when remote controlling a guest.
- Workaround: Click an empty space on your desktop, then click the desktop viewer window.

Vista

Updater fails to download. Go to: http://www.gatherplace.net/client to get the latest software.

Java Guest

Fitting to Window does not properly display a shared application from a host presenting with multiple monitors.

GP4 - 4.0.9.26 (2007-04-15)

Resolved Issues

Windows

Stop presenting and Stop providing remote support now function properly for guests.
Students were having trouble entering classrooms with the One-Time-Password link (for StudyPlace).

Known Issues

Mac OS X

By design, the desktop background is disabled while presenting for faster response, but it does not work on every Mac.
- Workaround: This will fix the issue on some computers.
  1. Go to: Apple menu | System Preferences | Desktop & Screen Saver.
  2. Change your desktop background to a Solid Color.
  3. Change it back to your original desktop background.
Clicking a link to enter the classroom does not dial the number automatically (for StudyPlace).
- Workaround:
  1. Control+Click the classroom link and select Copy.
  2. Click the phone to show the GPhone.
  3. Control+Click the number box and select Paste.
  4. Click Dial to enter the classroom.

GP4 - 4.0.9.25 (2007-04-01)

New Features

Windows / Mac OS X

Added What's New to Help menu.
Added Call Information window that displays the session name and access code, which can be copied to the clipboard.
Added Teleconference Options to Call Information window. Enable voice during a call.
Added Tune Voice Settings to Available Tasks for testing and configuring sound devices.
Enable/Disable VoIP from the Tools menu.
Guests will auto-detect if VoIP is enabled in the session.
Prompt users to enter and validate account information if not entered yet.
Users can now go idle and not receive calls from the queue after 15 minutes of inactivity (for Virtual PBX).
Option to log out and log in from a different location (for Virtual PBX).
The Host can enter ?version into the chat box to see the client version of all participants. Guests can enter ?version to see their own version.

Windows

Added volume controls to GPhone.
Added GP4 is Still Running message after clicking the close button.
Added Refresh button to Visible Applications window.
End remote control by pressing Shift+Esc.
In the Help menu, Support will show which skin GP4 is using.
Blue overlay for windows overlapping a shared application.
Detection and notification if Presenter Module is disabled.
Presenter Module will install automatically if not found.
Added runtime commands:
- Enter omniview:host into your web browser address bar to immediately host an Adhoc Session or the next session on your list.
- Dial a number from command line: C:\Program Files\GatherWorks\OmniView4\gp4 :
Added runtime options to GP4 that can be entered into your web browser address bar.
- Usage: omniview: |
- Options can be entered in any order and combination after the | pipe symbol (Shift+Backslash).
  - v- : Disable Voice
  - s : Auto-accept becoming presenter, remote control, and remote support requests
  - m : Start minimized
  - d/d+ : Auto-share desktop if you are the host (keeps setting)
  - d- : Do not auto-share desktop (keeps setting)
  - r : Always reconnect if disconnected
- omniview:5555555|v-sd
  - Disable voice, auto-accept remote control, and auto-share your desktop.
- omniview:5555555|dms
  - Auto-share your desktop, start minimized, and auto-accept remote control.
- omniview:5555555|v-
  - This will only disable voice.

Mac OS X

Mac client now released in a .dmg file.
Added command line options: /Applications/gp4.app/Contents/MacOS/gp4 :
- Options can be entered in any order and combination after the : symbol.
  - v- : Disable Voice
  - s : Auto-accept becoming presenter, remote control, and remote support requests
  - m : Start minimized
  - d/d+ : Auto-share desktop if you are the host (keeps setting)
  - d- : Do not auto-share desktop (keeps setting)
  - r : Always reconnect if disconnected

Resolved Issues

Windows / Mac OS X

Speaker phone will revert to headset mode at the end of a call.
The GPhone button will now be hidden in a data call.
Granting remote control to another guest when other guest has control.
When doing remote control, double-clicks are now properly recognized.
Available Tasks buttons will no longer overlap other tool bars or become overlapped by them.
Auto-complete for previously dialed numbers now continues to function after making calls.
Timer update for duration of VoIP call.
Option in Edit Session to automatically mute guests as they join.
Mute moderators as they join a session if they are not the host.
Host no longer becomes disconnected if receiving a call while hosting a session without voice (for Virtual PBX).
Teachers are able to edit their session again (for StudyPlace).

Windows

Presentations on dual monitors are now properly displayed.
Viewer window will now fit to the desktop when viewing a presentation.
After resizing the window, the mouse cursor will now be released.
GP4 no longer resets its window position to the upper-left corner unless it cannot be reached.
Desktop shortcut for current user and Program Menu shortcut for all users.
Presenting immediately after installing the Presenter Module is working properly.
Only Hosts will auto-share the desktop in sessions they own.
Reduced screen flickering while hosting or choosing shared applications.
Message balloons from Windows Live Messenger, Skype, and Outlook are now covered up if they appear in shared applications.
Presentation quality settings for teachers are now properly indicated after making changes (for StudyPlace).
Hide GPhone for student skin (for StudyPlace).

Mac OS X

Host will now get remote control when providing remote support to a Guest on PC.

Vista

Changed installer and driver name to run as administrator.
Aero theme now returns after stopping a presentation.

Known Issues

Windows

When sharing an application, moving other applications that are masked may become visible.
The Visible Applications window will sometimes take a moment to open.
- Workaround: Moving or clicking anywhere on the desktop may open the window.
When sharing the desktop or applications, the red outline will not always appear.

Mac OS X

GP4 will sometimes crash while quiting the program.
Double-clicking a session name in Planned Sessions will not start the session.
Top button bar does not always appear when joining a presentation already in progress.
- Workaround: Close the Live Session viewer window and click View Presentation.

Vista

When a presenter shares an application, tool tips from other applications will appear in the shared view area.

Java Guest

Vista

Having trouble with remote controlling a guest that joined from Internet Explorer 7 in Protected Mode.
- Workaround: Have your guests use a different web browser or follow the steps below.
  1. Close Internet Explorer 7.
  2. Right-click the Internet Explorer 7 icon.
  3. Select Run as administrator. [Note: This will disable Protected Mode.]
  4. Join the session again.