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Detailed Release History
The current version of Lotto Sorcerer for Mac OS X is v7.0.2, released Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
The current version of Lotto Sorcerer for Windows is v7.0.2, released Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
7x Version History
7.0.2 - Release date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
- [fix] Lotto Sorcerer v7 no longer gives an error when "Deep Analysis" is off for some lotteries.
- [fix] Lotto Sorcerer v7 no longer gives the error message "unable to contact remote server" when clicking the Update button in the Main Window.
- [fix] Save button in Analysis tab now works.
- [fix] Copy button in Analysis tab now works.
- [enhancement] Added tool for adjusting crosshair thickness in the Calibrate Printer window.
7.0.1 - Release date: Saturday, January 28, 2012
- [fix] Issue with setup of Sweden's Lotto 1 and Lotto 2 has been resolved.
- [fix] Main Window now remembers window size and position.
- [enhancement] Restore Database function does not allow using the file created with Lotto Sorcerer's v6 Backup Database function.
v7.0.0 - Release date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
- [enhancement] Version 7 redefines "best neural pattern" from "first/longest neural
pattern" to "strongest neural pattern".
- [enhancement] Version 6 had only one Neural Analysis Engine: a three-sectored pool temperature, which searched for patterns for hot, cold and
non-hot/non-cold numbers. Version 7 allows you to analyze the pool
temperature from two to five sectors.
- [enhancement] A new neural analysis engine is available: Parity (even/odd), in two
sectors.
- [enhancement] A new neural analysis engine is available: Distribution (high/low),
from two to five sectors.
- [enhancement] You can now select the sampling size, which varies according to number
of past drawings in the database.
- [enhancement] You can select the starting date for the analysis ("Scope"); version 6
insisted on using the entire dataset.
- [enhancement] Maximum neural depth for registered users has been increased from 32
to 128.
- [enhancement] Eight new rejection filters to reject skewed suggestions.
- [enhancement] Nine new limitation filters to ensure suggestions meet statistical
uniformity.
- [enhancement] Limitation filters can be limited from one to three standard
deviations.
- [enhancement] Separate, adjustable threading for the generation process. In other
words, while generating suggestions, you can do other things within
Lotto Sorcerer.
- [enhancement] Much faster suggestion generation.
- [enhancement] "Deep analysis" option.
- [enhancement] The concept of virtual lotteries
lets you combine separate lotteries into a single virtual lottery. For
example, if you have a midday Pick 4 and and evening Pick 4, you can
combine both of these lotteries into a single lottery.
- [enhancement] Playslip configuration improved from 2 x 6 to 12 x 12.
- [enhancement] You can now setup "special" marks. For examples, some playslips
require you to check whether you want an evening or midday play. You can
enter these into your playslip setting. At print time, you will be able
to select which marks you want selected.
- [enhancement] The ability to override playslip settings, making Lotto Sorcerer a
true universal playslip printer.
- [enhancement] Mark types increased from just rectangular and oval (as in Lotto
Sorcerer v6) to Xs, checkmarks, horizontal and vertical lines.
- [enhancement] The option to choose the thickness of the marks (for Xs, checkmarks,
horizontal and vertical lines).
- [enhancement] Improved, straightforward Playslip Setup Wizard.
- [enhancement] Playslip Setup Wizard previews tickets with special colors for
different types of marks.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer v6 could not differentiate between playslips for the
same lottery for different states. Lotto Sorcerer v7 can differentiate.
- [enhancement] The ability to tweak printing at print time.
- [enhancement] The ability to print Pick playslips (pick 3 through pick 8).
- [enhancement] Tools (Calculator and Converters) to help you in the Playslip Setup
Wizard.
- [enhancement] 380+ built-in playslip definitions.
- [enhancement] The number of wheels has more than doubled from 3,000 to 7,000.
- [enhancement] Database browser.
- [enhancement] Boolean calculator: allows the combination of decimal entries.
- [enhancement] Proofreader: uses voice synthesis to read numbers out loud.
- [enhancement] Window menu: shows (and lets you select) windows that Lotto Sorcerer
has open.
- [enhancement] A new calendar control shows scheduled drawings days, current day and
selected day.
- [enhancement] Calendar can show extraneous days (days in preceding/following
months).
- [enhancement] User can select starting day of week.
- [enhancement] A new date control.
- [enhancement] Web scraping feature lets you copy lottery drawings from web pages for
quick entry into Lotto Sorcerer.
- [enhancement] Improved Help System.
- [enhancement] User can keep minor informative alerts from appearing.
- [enhancement] Menu "flags" added for commonly-used functions as well as functions
that take you to the internet.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer v7 has built-in error compensation. For example,
analyzing a lottery with past drawings outside of current parameters
should no longer yield invalid results.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer is designed for future expansion, especially in regards
to adding new neural search engines.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer v7 is designed for future localization in other
languages.
- [enhancement] Designed for future incorporation of online redundancy.
- [enhancement] "Analysis Results" window incorporated within the Main Window.
- [enhancement] "View Drawing Statistics" window incorporated within the Main Window.
- [enhancement] "Notes" box in Main Window accepts text files dragged-and-dropped into
it.
- [enhancement] "Wheel Creator" accepts text files dragged-and-dropped into it.
- [enhancement] "Lotto Scribe" accepts text files dragged-and-dropped into it.
- [enhancement] "Data Source Editor" accepts text files dragged-and-dropped into it.
- [enhancement] "Check Numbers" function accepts text files dragged-and-dropped into
it.
- [enhancement] "File Viewer" accepts text files dragged-and-dropped into it.
- [enhancement] Many minor improvements to the function of the program.
- [enhancement] Maximum number of discrete suggestions increased from 1,000 to 99,999.
- [enhancement] When first setting up a built-in lottery, Lotto Sorcerer now downloads
the latest drawings.
- [deprecation] Concerning Microsoft's Windows: Lotto Sorcerer will no longer work
with Windows 98, Window Me or Windows NT. Lotto Sorcerer v7 will only work with Windows XP and later (i.e.,
Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7).
- [deprecation] Concerning Apple Computer's Mac OS X: Lotto Sorcerer will no longer
work with Mac OS X 10.3 or earlier (i.e., Panther, Jaguar and Puma are
dropped). Lotto Sorcerer v7 will only work with Mac OS X 10.4 and higher (i.e., Tiger, Leopard, Snow
Leopard and Lion). Lotto Sorcerer will continue to work with both
PowerPC and Intel CPUs.
- [fix from Lotto Sorcerer v6] Check numbers function now defaults to the Suggestions folder (instead
of the Import folder).
- [fix from Lotto Sorcerer v6] Lotto Seer now performs custom sorts in columns in the Data Display
page properly.
6.x Version History
v6.34 - Release date: Monday, August 30, 2010.
- [fix] Fixed issue where pick lotteries would start the neural depth from the highest depth found in the prior number (instead of the neural depth chosen by the user).
- [fix] Fixed issue where bonus lotteries would show inaccurate analysis summary when wheel generated.
- [fix] Fixed issue of inaccurate suggestions in pick lotteries which had parameters outside of normal (0 to 9) range.
- [fix] Fixed issue where Export as Tab Delimited would actually export as a CSV (Comma Separated Value) file.
- [enhancement] File Inspector function added.
- [enhancement] Added ability to print lottery number history*.
- [enhancement] Suggestion analysis now shows the neural depth at which a pattern was found*.
- [enhancement] If wheels are hidden, then the Generate Suggestions popup will have an entry, called Show Wheels.
- [enhancement] If wheels are shown, then the Generate Suggestions popup will have an entry, called Hide Wheels.
- [enhancement] Changing preferences now take effect immediately (instead of the next startup of Lotto Sorcerer.
- [enhancement] Moved Data Source Editor menu item from Utilities to Lottery Data > Import Lottery Data > Import Data Utilities.
- [enhancement] Added Sent to Output button in Data Source Editor.
- [enhancement] Added Arkansas Pick 4 (Evening) to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Arkansas Pick 4 (Midday) to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Georgia FIVE (Evening) to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Georgia FIVE (Midday) to list of built-in lotteries.
v6.33 - Release date: Tuesday, June 15, 2010.
- [fix] Fixed issue where some 2-bonus ball lotteries would not accept certain inputs.
- [fix] Fixed minor spelling error in Lottery Setup Wizard.
- [fix] Fixed reference in Help file and User's Guide concerning Lotto Scribe settings.
- [fix] Fixed issue where the Analysis Result window would not update between generation of suggestions between subsequent lotteries.
- [fix] Fixed incorrect settings with Arizona's 2by2 lottery.
- [enhancement] Added Data Source Editor function.
- [enhancement] Analysis Results window shows specific lottery name.
- [enhancement] Lotto Scribe refuses input unless a lottery is chosen.
- [enhancement] Added Colorado Mega Millions to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Maine Mega Millions to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Malaysia Supreme Toto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added South Dakota Mega Millions to list of built-in lotteries.
v6.32 - Release date: Thursday, April 29, 2010.
- [enhancement] Added Export as SQL function.
- [enhancement] Added Export as CSV function.
- [enhancement] Added Export as Tab Delimited function.
- [enhancement] Added Import as CSV function.
- [enhancement] Added Import as Tab Delimited function.
- [enhancement] Import Delimited Text File no longer closes upon completion if errors found*.
- [enhancement] Import Delimited Text File outputs more helpful error messages.
- [enhancement] Import Delimited Text File displays Error Log on screen.
- [enhancement] Added more built-in SQL statements to SQL Interface.
- [enhancement] Changed name of Poland's Express lottery to Mini Lotto.
- [enhancement] Changed name of Poland's Duzy lottery to Lotto.
- [enhancement] Added Argentina Brinco to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Argentina Club Keno to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Argentina Loto 5 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Belgium Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Belgium Keno to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Bosnia and Herzegovina Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Canadian Atlantic 6-49 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Canadian Western 6-49 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Chile Boleto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Chile Loto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Chile Polla 4 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Chile Toto 3 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Chile Toto 3 Dia to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Columbia Chance El Dorado to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Columbia Chance El Dorado Nocturno to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Columbia El Dorado Manana to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Columbia Ultimo Sorteo to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Costa Rica Pega 6 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Croatia 6-45 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Croatia 7-39 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Denmark Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Denmark Keno to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Denmark Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added France Tirage 1 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added France Tirage 2 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Germany Spiel 77 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Germany Super 6 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Irish All or Nothing to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Mexico Gana Gato to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Mexico Tris Clasico to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Mexico Tris Extra to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Netherlands Dutch Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added New Zealand Bullseye to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added New Zealand Keno Midday to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added New Zealand Keno Evening to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Norway Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Norway Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Ohio Powerball to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Peru Gana Diario to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Peru Super 3 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Philippines Grand Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Poland Multi Multi Popoludnie to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Poland Multi Multi Wieczor to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Portugal Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Sweden Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Sweden Lotto 1 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Sweden Lotto 2 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Sweden Keno to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Swiss Banco to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Swiss Joker to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Uruguay Kini to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Uruguay Revancha to list of built-in lotteries.
v6.31 - Release date: Friday, February 26, 2010.
- [fixed] Fixed issue with Lotto Seer where bonus numbers were ignored on certain lotteries.
- [enhancement] Standardized control tab order on all windows.
- [enhancement] Graph display on Lotto Seer now automatically refreshes upon window resize.
- [enhancement] Added "Show Version History" menu item.
- [enhancement] Added Arizona 2by2 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Austria Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Delaware Hot Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Idaho Hot Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Indiana Mega Millions to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Kansas Hot Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Missouri Mega Millions to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Nebraska 2by2 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Nebraska Mega Millions to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added New Mexico Hot Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added North Dakota 2by2 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Ohio Kicker to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Portugal Loto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Portugal Loto 2 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Quebec Jour de Paye to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Spain Bono Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Swiss Lotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Virgin Islands Powerball to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Wisconsin Mega Millions to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Montana 10 Spot to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Montana 10 Spot (Midday) to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Idaho Pick 3 (Midday) to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Colorado Matchplay to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Hungary Otoslotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Hungary Hatoslotto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Spain El Gordo de la Primitiva to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Japan Mini Loto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Japan Loto 6 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Brazil Lotofacil to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added playslip setup for Singapore Toto lottery.
v6.30 - Release date: Monday, January 11, 2010.
- [critical fix] Fixed median calculation bug.
- [critical fix] Fixed issue where Check Database function would not analyze Pick lotteries for numbers outside of range.
- [fix] Fixed issue in Lottery Setup Wizard which allows user to change the pool size of a Pick-type lottery.
- [enhancement] Check Database function is now much more informative.
- [enhancement] Check Database can automatically repair some issues.
- [enhancement] More informative status messages during suggestion generation process.
- [enhancement] Neural Depth automatically sets to eight in demo mode.
- [enhancement] Added Kansas 2by2 to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added Turkish Loto to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added United Kingdom's Dream Number to list of built-in lotteries.
- [enhancement] Changed Philippine Lotto 6-42's drawing days.
- [enhancement] Changed Philippine SuperLotto's drawing days.
v6.29 - Release date: Thursday, December 10, 2009.
- [fix] Fixed issue in the Lottery Setup Wizard where incorrect values were displayed.
- [enhancement] Added South Africa Powerball to the list of built-in settings*.
- [enhancement] Added Arkansas Powerball to the list of built-in settings*.
- [enhancement] Added Arkansas Cash 3 to the list of built-in settings.
- [enhancement] Added Arkansas Cash 4 to the list of built-in settings.
- [enhancement] Added Malaysia Power Toto 6/55 to the list of built-in settings.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer Proof-of-Concept now has an integrated "Hide" button for convenience*.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer Proof-of-Concept predictions now auto-scroll*.
- [enhancement] New playslip setup for India Fast lottery*.
- [enhancement] New playslip setup for India Thunderball*.
- [enhancement] New playslip setup for India Super Lotto*.
- [enhancement] "Hide Wheels" now set by default*.
- [enhancement] Miscellaneous interface enhancements.
v6.28 - Release date: Friday, October 16, 2009.
- [enhancement] Added 1,558 new wheels.
- [enhancement] Added Lottery Odds Calculator*.
- [enhancement] Added Windows 7 version.
- [enhancement] Added the Lotto Sorcerer Proof-of-Concept program as a function.
- [enhancement] Added Help button to the Rebuild Wheels window.
- [enhancement] Add Canada's Lotto Max to Lotto Sorcerer's built-in settings.
- [enhancement] Add New York's Sweet Million to Lotto Sorcerer's built-in settings.
v6.27 - Release date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009.
- [fix] Help menu item "How to Register" no longer crashes the program.
- [fix] Fixed issue where Lotto Seer would show the wrong title of bars for Pick 3 through Pick 8 lotteries.
- [fix] Fixed issue where ampersand (&) character was missing from popup menus for separators (multiple instances).
- [fix] Fixed issue where Preferences would not respect the bang (!) separator.
- [fix] Fixed issue where Lotto Scribe had the same keyboard shortcut as the Purchase Lottery Data function.
- [fix] Fixed issue where Wheel Exporter's menu item became disabled after invoking.
- [fix] Fixed menu nomenclature
- [fix] Updated "Tip of the Day" aphorisms.
- [fix] Fixed issues with Edit Lottery Settings' automatic updating.
- [enhancement] Neural Depth slider tool now automatically picks maximum allowable depth.*
- [enhancement] Assorted clearer messages.
- [enhancement] Made changes to built-in setup for Ohio's Rolling Cash 5.
- [enhancement] Serial number in the Enter Registration Code window can now be copied to the System Clipboard.*
- [enhancement] Export Lottery function no longer limited to 50 record import in Evaluation Mode.
- [enhancement] Lottery data is automatically purged after Lottery Setup and Import.
- [enhancement] Minimum bonus number can now be 4 instead of 9*.
- [enhancement] Added additional separators to Preferences' separator choices.
- [enhancement] Added additional separators to Import Delimited Text File's separator choices.
- [enhancement] Added additional separators to Import Fixed Width's separator choices.
- [enhancement] Added additional separators to Export Lottery Data's separator choices.
- [enhancement] Added online marker ("- >") to menu items.
- [enhancement] Scrambler range increased from 99 to 999,999*.
- [enhancement] Normalized menu nomenclature.
- [enhancement] Added online, illustrated, step-by-step tutorial links.
- [enhancement] Edit Lottery's update online feature now pulls only the game name, instead of the state + game name.
- [enhancement] Added Copy button to Analysis window*.
- [enhancement] Numerous minor interface enhancements.
- [enhancement] Added North Carolina's Pick 4 game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
- [enhancement] Added Idaho's Double Play Daily game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
- [enhancement] Added Vermont's Hot Lotto game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
- [enhancement] Added Maine's Megabucks Plus! game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
- [enhancement] Added New Hampshire's Megabucks Plus! game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
- [enhancement] Added Vermont's Megabucks Plus! game to Lotto Sorcerer's list of built-in games.
v6.26 - Release date: Friday, May 1, 2009.
- [enhancement] Vastly improved stability.
- [enhancement] Compiled with new compiler (Mac OS X version only).
- [enhancement] Lottery Setup Wizard loads in historical data 200x+ times faster.
v6.25 - Release date: Monday, April 6, 2009.
- [fix] Built in setup for Connecticut Pick 3 Midday fixed.
- [fix] Built in setup for North Carolina Pick 3 fixed.
- [fix] Built in setup for Massachusetts Mass Cash fixed.
- [fix] Zapped gremlins in Help files.
- [enhancement] Added ability to paste name and registration code into the Enter Registration Code window*.
- [enhancement] Smoother initiation.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Alberta Western Payday.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Australia Monday and Wednesday Lotto.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Connecticut Lucky 4 Life.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Connecticut Pick 4 (Midday).
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for new Greece Greek Lotto.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Manitoba Western Payday.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for North Carolina Pick 3 (Evening).
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Northwest Territories Western Payday.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Ohio Ten-OH! Evening.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Ohio Ten-OH! Midday.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Pennsylvania Super 7.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Saskatchewan Payday.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for South Carolina MegaMatch 6.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Tennessee Cash 3 (Midday).
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Tennessee Cash 4 (Midday).
- [enhancement] Added built-in setup for Yukon Western Payday.
v6.24 - Release date: Monday, March 30, 2009.
- [fix] This update improves overall application stability as well as addressing minor issue related to usability.
- [fix] Fixed issue where displayed numeric value of neural depth did not accurately reflect neural starting depth slider.
- [fix] Fixed issue where clicking on an older drawing in the Main Window would give an inaccurate "next drawing day".
- [fix] Fixed misspelling in Scambler window.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer compiled with new compiler (Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP/Vista versions only).
- [enhancement] Altered lottery settings (for built-in lotteries) can now be automatically updated online by clicking "Update" in the Edit Lottery Settings window.
- [enhancement] Added new Arizona Cash 4 to built-in lottery settings.
- [enhancement] Modified new name and game parameters for Arizona's Pick 5 game.
v6.23 - Release date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
- [fix] Fixed numerous issues with Pick 7 and Pick 8 lotteries.
- [fix] Fixed issue of "floating" interface elements in main window during window resizing.
- [fix] Fixed issue in playslip printing where playslips would plot numbers drawn instead of numbers played.
- [enhancement] Added new lottery type: lotto with four supplemental numbers (e.g., Swedish lotteries).
- [enhancement] Edit Lottery function shows database table name.
- [enhancement] Added ability to import Lottery Playslip Settings.
- [enhancement] Added built-in support for Indiana's Quick Draw.
- [enhancement] Added built-in support for Sweden's Lotto Lordag.
- [enhancement] Added built-in support for Sweden's Lotto Onsdag.
- [enhancement] Added built-in support for Portugal's Euro Millions.
- [enhancement] Added built-in support for Luxembourg's Euro Millions.
- [enhancement] Added built-in support for Switzerland's Euro Millions.
- [enhancement] Added built-in support for Austria's Euro Millions.
- [enhancement] Standardized built-in lottery nomenclature.
v6.22 - Release date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009.
- [fix] Fixed issue where a crash would occur if not enough prior drawings are entered.
- [fix] Fixed Maryland Multi-Match setup file.
- [fix] Fixed setup file to reflect new Powerball (US) matrix.
- [fix] Fixed menu nomenclature.
- [enhancement] Added Purge Lottery function*.
- [enhancement] Improved interface for the Check Numbers function.
- [enhancement] Added menu gateway for our upcoming Playslip Setup Service.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Florida Powerball.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Poland Duzy lottery.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Poland Express lottery.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Poland Twoj Szczesliwy Numerek lottery.
v6.21 - Release date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009.
- [fix] Fixed issue where the Automatically Update Subscription could not be checked.
- [fix] Fixed issue where the Check Network Function would give wrong HelpTags.
- [fix] Fixed issue of button placement in the Lottery Analysis Results window when that window was resized.
- [fix] Fixed error in the Day Selection page of the Lottery Setup Wizard.
- [enhancement] Scambler function can now accept wider parameters*.
- [enhancement] Added Privacy statement.
- [enhancement] Changed built-in settings of new U.S. Powerball matrix of January 4, 2009.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Philippine Lotto 6/42.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Philippine MegaLotto 6/45.
- [enhancement] Added built-in setting and support for Philippine SuperLotto 6/49.
v6.20 - Release date: Thursday, December 4, 2008.
- [fix] Selecting "Clear All" in the Lottery Setup Wizard would cause the Next button to be permanently disabled. This has been fixed.
- [fix] Fixed issue where Lottery Setup Wizard would allow user to select numbers outside of allowed range.
- [fix] Fixed instructions in Playslip Setup Wizard.
- [enhancement] User can now use hot-keys to close all windows*.
- [enhancement] Added "Check Network Status" function.
v6.19.1 - Release date: Sunday, November 2, 2008.
- [fix] Fixed pool display statistics of bonus lotteries.
- [fix] Increased stability.
- [fix] Removed faulty wheels.
- [enhancement] Added over 100 wheels.
v6.19 - Release date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008.
- [enhancement] Pick 3 through Pick 8 minimum and maximum draw pool can now be modified*.
- [enhancement] Numerous interface enhancements.
- [enhancement] Added Washington's Match 4.
- [enhancement] Added Missouri's Show Me Cash.
- [enhancement] Added Pennsylvania's Quinto.
- [enhancement] Added Pennsylvania's Quinto Midday.
v6.18 - Release date: Monday, June 30, 2008
- [enhancement] Enhanced wheel operations.
- [enhancement] Improved interface.
- [enhancement] Added Malaysia 6/52.
- [enhancement] Added Malaysia 6D.
- [enhancement] Added Florida Midday Cash 3.
- [enhancement] Added Florida Midday Play 4.
- [enhancement] Added California Daily 4.
- [enhancement] Made changes to Oklahoma Cash 5.
v6.17 - Release date: Monday, May 12, 2008
- [enhancement] Added Check Database function.
- [enhancement] Added Preference value to hide wheels*.
- [enhancement] Added full built-in and subscription support for Viking Lotto (for Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway).
- [enhancement] Numerous minor interface improvements.
- [fix] Fixed issue where wheels were improperly sorted in the Generate Suggestions popup menu.
v6.16 - Release date: Friday, May 9, 2008
- [enhancement] Increased built-in wheels from 519 to 1,842 (including the entire contents of the La Jolla Covering Repository as of May 8, 2008.
- [enhancement] Added the Wheel Importer function*.
- [enhancement] Added the Wheel Exporter function.
- [enhancement] Added the ampersand ("&"), tilde ("~"), asperand ("@") and bang ("!") to all import and export delimiter lists.
- [enhancement] Added the ability to invoke the Lotto Sorcerer User's Guide from directly within the program.
- [enhancement] Separated compilations for Windows OS versions for greater stability.
- [enhancement] New compiler (Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP/Vista versions).
v6.15 - Release date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
- [enhancement] Added Wheel Conjuror, giving the user the ability to easily construct custom wheels*.
v6.14.1 - Release date: Thursday, March 27, 2008
- [fix] Fixed bug in the Enter Registration Codes window.
v6.14 - Release date: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
- [enhancement] Increase of the number of discrete suggestions from 25 to 1,000 (333 for Pick 3 lotteries)*.
- [fix] Fixed issue (from v6.13) where the Lottery Setup Wizard could not setup Keno games.
v6.13 - Release date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
- [enhancement] Lotto Seer can now analyze the bonus ball(s) of lotteries.
- [enhancement] Minor interface enhancments.
v6.12 - Release date: Monday, February 25, 2008
- [enhancement] Added Lotto Wheeler function.
- [enhancement] Enhanced Lotto Seer function.
- [enhancement] Added the ability to edit suggestions*.
- [enhancement] Added lottery type Pick 7*.
- [enhancement] Added lottery type Pick 8*.
v6.11.2 - Release date: Tuesday, January 1, 2008
- [fix] Fixed formula for median calculations.
- [fix] Fixed calculation formulae for Lotto Seer.
- [enhancement] Added Louisiana Easy 5 lottery to built-in setups.
v6.11.1 - Release date: Friday, December 28, 2007
- [fix] Fixed Lotto Seer live calculation error.
- [fix] Smoother first-time run.
v6.11 - Release date: Friday, December 7, 2007
- [fix] Fixed Winsorized Mean calculation.
- [fix] Fixed documentation errata.
- [enhancement] Added Vacuum database to Database Maintenance.
- [enhancement] Improved Check Lottery comments.
- [enhancement] Added Lotto Seer function*.
- [enhancement] Aesthetic improvements.
v6.10 - Release date: Tuesday, October 30, 2007
- [fix] Fixed Pick 3/4 issue where some number generations would result in an error.
- [fix] Fixed issue where an error would be generated if not enough prior drawings are in the database.
- [fix] Fixed Help system display.
- [fix] Fixed Ohio Classic Lotto setup file.
- [enhancement] Compiled with new compiler.
- [enhancement] Added Lotto Scribe to Lotto Sorcerer*.
- [enhancement] Added Prune Database function.
- [enhancement] Optional Internet connection warning.
- [enhancement] Created Override over minimum drawings required*.
- [enhancement] Added "Scambler" utility.
- [enhancement] Optional ring at end of number generation.
- [enhancement] Optional automatic check reminder of updates.
- [enhancement] Revamped program update system.
- [enhancement] Numerous GUI enhancements.
v6.9 - Release date: Friday, August 10, 2007
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer can now handle "Daily 5/Pick 5" and "Daily 6/Pick 6" type lotteries*.
- [enhancement] Added Registration Troubleshooter.
- [fix] Fixed some wheels that were causing suggestions to be out of numerical order.
- [fix] Fixed missing Help files.
v6.8 - Release date: Friday, July 6, 2007
- [enhancement] Viewer for individual drawing statistics.
- [enhancement] Improved interface (more windows are resizable).
- [enhancement] Better error handling.
v6.7 - Release date: Friday, June 22, 2007
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer created with a new compiler.
- [enhancement] Better Help system.
- [enhancement] Better error handling.
v6.6 - Release date: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
- [enhancement] Neural depth increased to 1 to 32 (9 and above is for registered users only).
- [enhancement] Smoother window interface for the Lottery Setup Wizard.
- [enhancement] Additional lotteries added.
- [enhancement] Clarifications made to Playslip Setup Wizard.
v6.5.1 - Release date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
- [fix] Fixed issue where some bonus ball lotteries would not respect bonus pool size (wheeled suggestions only).
v6.5 - Release date: Wednesday, March 7, 2007
- [enhancement] Maximum neural depth setting increased to 22 (registered versions only).
- [fix] Fixed issue with error being generated upon program's closing.
v6.4.1 - Release date: Saturday, February 24, 2007
- [fix] Fixed window resizing issue with the Suggestions box.
v6.4 - Release date: Friday, February 23, 2007
- [enhancement] User can now select the neural depth of the selection process.
- [enhancement] Send Feedback and Send Suggestions added.
v6.3.1 - Release date: Thursday, February 8, 2007
- [fix] Test Printer function issue fixed.
- [fix] Fixed issue where the Lottery Setup Wizard would open behind the main window (Windows version only).
v6.3 - Release date: Tuesday, February 6, 2007
- [enhancement] Enhanced user interface (global menus).
- [enhancement] Accelerator keys.
- [enhancement] Option for overwriting or appending reports.
v6.2 - Release date: Friday, January 19, 2007
- [enhancement] Added Export Lottery function.
- [enhancement] Improved user interface.
- [enhancement] Suggestions and reports are now "date stamped".
- [fix] Fixed issue with bonus ball playslip printing.
v6.1 - Release date: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
- [enhancement] Add "Notes" tab for adding notes and hyperlinks.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer can dynamically update lottery setups.
- [fix] Issue with lotteries with three extra numbers fixed.
- [fix] Fixed issue where the program may erroneously report that no pattern could be found.
v6.0 - Release date: Saturday, November 25, 2006
- Original release.
5.x Version History
v5.6.1 - Release date Friday, June 30, 2006
- [fix] Updated lotteries would show up on the lottery list, but could not be loaded. This has been fixed.
- [fix] The Generate Random Numbers function would not generate the proper number of numbers for lotteries with supplemental numbers.
- [fix] The Generate Random Numbers functions would not honor the number separator chosen in Preferences.
v5.6 - Release date Saturday, June 24, 2006
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer can now dynamically update its list of lotteries.
v5.5 - Release date Monday, May 1, 2006
- [fix] Fixed issue where choosing anything other than a dash would show suggestions with all zeros.
- [fix] Fixed issue where Check Numbers would not properly process a lottery with two bonus numbers.
- [fix] Fixed various online updating issues.
- [fix] Louisiana Cash Quest lottery setup fixed.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer now includes optional filters.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer now uses optional wheels.
- [enhancement] Lotto Sorcerer now remembers user's selection of "Report Matching Numbers" checkbox in the Check Numbers function.
v5.4.1 - Release date: Saturday, April 8, 2006
- [enhancement] Menu shortcuts changed to meet Human Interface Guidelines.
- [enhancement] Added setup file for Win for Life game (Georgia, Kentucky, Virginia).
- [fix] Greek Joker lotto setup file corrected.
- [fix] Fixed popup refresh issues with older Macs which lack Quartz rendering technology.
- [fix] Fixed issue where lotteries "forgot" they were eligible for updating.
v5.4 - Release date: Thursday, March 30, 2006
- [enhancement] Option for automatically backing up the database on program exit.
- [enhancement] Option for automatically performing subscription update on program start.
- [enhancement] Option to allow for automatic saving of suggestions and reports.
- [enhancement] New look for Lotto Sorcerer.
- [enhancement] Improvements in menu and interface layout.
- [enhancement] Better integration of Help system.
- [enhancement] Unified Log, Analysis, Reports and Suggestion Viewer.
- [enhancement] Accelerator keys added to many menu items.
- [enhancement] Utilizes multi-threaded technology for data updating.
- [enhancement] Allows for option of sorting manual data entry.
- [fix] Keno lotteries now update properly using the Lottery Subscription Service.
- [fix] "Check Database" function now checks kenos and lotteries with extra numbers.
- [fix] "Louisiana Cash Quest" setup file fixed.
- [fix] Fixed issue where custom lottery name would be displayed backwards.
v5.3 - Release date: Saturday, March 11,2006
- [enhancement] Ability to update 300+ lotteries over the Internet has now been added.
- [enhancement] Support for lotteries with three extra numbers.
- [enhancement] "Check Numbers" now checks for exact matches for Pick 3 and Pick 4 lotteries.
- [enhancement] "Edit Lottery" function can now change more parameters than previously.
- [fix] Fixed issue where some installations on Windows 98 would not work.
- [fix] Setup file for Oregon Win for Life fixed.
- [fix] Fixed issue with Lottery Setup Wizard where, in some cases, "Numbers Played" is incorrect.
- [fix] Fixed "Turkish Sans Topu" lottery setup.
v5.3.1 - Release date: Monday, March 14, 2006
- [enhancement] "Import Delimited Text File" function will now ignore many gremlins (unwanted characters in import files).
- [fix] Fixed issue where importing certain files would not populate the database correctly.
v5.2.2 - Release date: Wednesday, February 21, 2006
- [fix] Fixed several lottery setup files.
v5.2.1 - Release date: Sunday, February 19, 2006
- [fix] Fixed issue where Pick 3 and Pick 4 lotteries would not allow repeating numbers.
v5.2 - Release date: Friday, February 17, 2006
- [enhancement] Added support for "keno" type lotteries.
- [enhancement] Added support for lotteries with one or two "extra" or supplemental numbers.
v5.1.1 - Release date: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
- [fix] Fixed issue where Lottery Setup Wizard would not show presets in alphabetical order.
v5.1 - Release date: Tuesday, November 15, 2005
- [enhancement] All datafiles located in Documents folder.
- [enhancement] Default file location option added in Preferences.
- [enhancement] 78 lottery definition files added.
- [enhancement] Check Database feature to diagnose structural integrity of database.
- [enhancement] Optimize Database feature added.
- [enhancement] Delete Database feature added.
- [enhancement] Error reporting more informative.
- [enhancement] Illegal characters in lottery's name prevented.
v5.0 - Release date: Monday, October 31, 2005
- Original release.
4.x Version History
v4.2 - Release date: Sunday, May 22, 2005
- [Enhancement] Contains 188 lottery definition files.
- [Enhancement] User can now change suggested number separator.
- [Enhancement] Icon changed.
v4.1.4 - Release date: Sunday, March 20, 2005
- [Fix] Pick 3 and Pick 4 lotteries now pull from proper cold pool.
- [Fix] Interface issues on Analysis window fixed.
- [Fix] Tab order fixed on all windows.
v4.1.3 - Release date: Monday, March 7, 2005
- [Enhancement] Analysis window can now save analysis.
- [Enhancement] Analysis window can now print analysis.
- [Enhancement] Prune database can now automatically prune to max drawings required.
- [Fix] Clear Lottery function now works.
- [Fix] Duplicate suggestions bug is fixed.
- [Fix] Moved Preferences menu item above the Exit menu item.
- [Fix] Purchase codes button now goes to right URL.
- [Fix] Fixed spelling and punctuation errors.
- Numerous other small fixes and enhancements.
v4.1.2 - Release date: Tuesday, February 15, 2005
- [Fix]Calculated odds for two bonus numbers/one bonus pool lotteries is now correct.
v4.1.1 - Release date: Saturday, February 5, 2005
- [Fix]Calculated odds for two bonus numbers/one bonus pool lotteries is now correct.
- [Fix]Corrected misspelling in Analysis report.
- [Enhancement]User is prevented from entering numbers higher that is drawn.
- [Enhancement]User is prevented from entering duplicate numbers.
v4.1 - Release date: Wednesday, February 2, 2005
- [Enhancement] Supports lotteries with two bonus balls from the same pool.
- [Enhancement] Clearer lottery setup window.
- [Fix] All interface elements now use the same font.
- [Enhancement] Suggestions now sorted by (optional) standard deviation, arithmetic mean, median and sum.
- [Enhancement] Integral Help system added.
- [Enhancement] Shows next date of drawing on "Generate Suggested Numbers" screen.
- [Enhancement] Mac OS X version is now Mach-O compliant, fully leveraging the power of Mac OS X.
- [Enhancement] Edit Lottery function shows all settings of lottery.
- [Enhancement] Separate About and Splash windows.
- [Enhancement] Automatically dismiss Splash screen option.
- [Enhancement] Show Analysis now an option.
- [Enhancement] Added "Check for Updates" menu selection.
- [Enhancement] If user clicks on date field, advisory message appears.
- [Fix] Drawings with greater than 2000 entries in database would generate an error.
- [Enhancement] Made analysis editable so user can annotate.
- [Enhancement] Printing improved.
- [Fix] Application no longer ignores number of copies to print.
- [Fix] Drawing date on printout matches drawing date on main window.
- [Enhancement] Export Lottery now offers wide selection of output options.
- [Enhancement] Export Lottery shows absolute path to output file.
- [Enhancement] Clear Lottery uses interface consistent with the other lottery.
utilities
v4.0.5 - Release date: Tuesday, December 7, 2004
- [fix] Starting new lotteries would crash some systems.
- [fix] Starting a new lottery would not show current year in the calendar.
- [fix] Fixed spelling of "Rights" in the About window.
- [enhancement] Added "Prune Lottery" menu item in the Utilities menu.
- [enhancement] Added "Every Day" button in the Lottery Setup and Lottery Edit windows.
v4.0.4 - Release date: Saturday, December 4, 2004
- [fix] Importing data files where the last drawing date is older than 10 years would crash the application.
- [enhancement] Main window is resizable horizontally and vertically.
v4.0.3 - Release date: Tuesday, November 30, 2004
- [fix] Importing Lotto Sorcerer Pick 3/4 would incorrectly identify the lottery type.
- [enhancement] Bonus balls now have leading zeros in suggestion list.
v4.0.2 - Release date: Sunday, Noveber 28, 2004
- [fix] Importing text files where the date format is in certain international formats would report false importation errors.
v4.0.1 - Release date: Monday, November 22, 2004
- [fix] Importing text files where the date/number separator is the same as the date element separate caused errors.
- [fix] Printing suggestions would output one less than the quantity requested.
- [fix] Bonus numbers output would generate an extra space.
- [enhancement] Added menu item "Acquire Lottery Data".
v4.0.0 - Release date: Thursday, November 18, 2004
- Original release.
Note: Prior to version 4, we did not keep track of incremental releases. For more information on these earlier releases (as well as tangential releases), please visit our History of Lotto Sorcerer page.
v3.0.0 - Release date: Wednesday, January 1, 2003
- Original release.
v2.0.0 - Release date: Wednesday, March 31, 1993
- Original release.
v1.0.0 - Release date: Saturday, October 14, 1989
- Original release.
Enhancements marked with an asterisk ("*") are improvements requested from users
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