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31 Aug 2011 16:00:00 UT
Currency Server 5.5.5.0 was released today. New options to access and export country and entity properties in CurrencyToCountry() and Export(). Also addressed an inconsistency between some Boolean values written by Export() and the XSD.

19 May 2011 15:00:00 UT
Currency Server 5.5.4.0 was released today. Addresses a rare buffer overflow condition affecting the interaction with some filters, which would lead to a software monitoring alert.

13 May 2011 15:00:00 UT
Currency Server 5.5.3.0 was released today. Features new options in the Universal XML Filter, and updates to the Bank of Canada Text Data filter (for Currency Server 4.1.2.0 and higher) and the Bank of Canada XML filter (for Currency Server 5.5.3.0 and higher).

04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 UT
Currency Server 5.5.2.0 was released today. New options for stateless systems (FX Feeds and All Currencies tabs).

28 Jan 2011 03:00:00 UT
Currency Server 5.5.1.0 was released today. Support for output to Windows Azure Storage. Updated XE.com filter. Improvements to various notifications.

28 Jan 2011 03:00:00 UT
A new version of the popular Currency Converter gadget was released today. Features faster data load times. Fixes an issue whereby updates could fail following a loss of internet connectivity. Also works around a Google Desktop issue that may affect the functionality of the scroll bar.

14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 UT
The Estonian kroon (EEK) has completed the euro transition phase, and has been replaced by the euro. The currency will cease to be legal tender at 24:00 today. It is advised to remove it from the list of active currencies.

31 Dec 2010 05:00:00 UT
The Estonian kroon (EEK) is completing the euro transition phase and beginning a dual circulation period with the euro starting from 00:00 tomorrow (January 1st, 2011). The currency will cease to be legal tender at 24:00 on January 14, 2011.

21 Oct 2010 22:50:00 UT
Currency Server 5.5.0.0 was released today. Support for new FX feeds and data formats. Support for downloadable FX Feed modules (.cs-filter files). New JSON and JSONP export formats (also available via COM/ActiveX and .NET interfaces). New notifications alert symbol shown in application area, even if on-screen messages are switched off. Added notification of software updates to monitoring options. Added DNS prefetch before beginning a data collection (improves the performance on multiple FX Feeds that include higher latency providers). New Skip option to prevent individual FX Feeds from triggering an error for the entire data collection. Various user interface improvements.

10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 UT
The Netherlands Antilles was dissolved today, resulting in the two new countries of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (which also become part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) and Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba being integrated into the Netherlands as "special municipalities". Curaçao and Sint Maarten are set to adopt a new common currency in 2012, to be named the Caribbean guilder. Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are set to adopt the US dollar as their legal tender on January 1, 2011.

12 Jan 2010 09:00:00 UT
The Venezuelan government devalued the Venezuelan bolivar (VEB) currency by 50% for most purposes over the weekend. Customers using the Currency Server software with the default settings would have received a fluctuation warning. Given the confirmed circumstances such a message is normal, and indicates that your system is working properly. If the fluctuation severity options were set to Error in the Monitoring options, the update needs to be approved manually, as per instructions in the error message.

05 Jan 2010 06:45:00 UT
Currency Server 5.0.11.0 was released today. Improvements include new FX Feed filters and finer control over the properties that are reset when selecting Reset or Reset All in the All Currencies tab.

02 Dec 2009 21:50:00 UT
Following a major update on the web servers of the data provider, the clist_en.txt table, which lists the currencies available for FXCSV queries, went missing. We have been informed that the file is set to be restored by Monday, December 7, 2009. In the meantime, FXCSV/Currency Server customers who are receiving a "The requested item could not be found" error can either change provider from the FX Feeds tab, or edit oc.ini in the Filters directory of the Currency Server installation, and replace "http://www.oanda.com/site/help/clist_en.txt" with "http://rates-cs.currencysystem.com/rates-cs/clist_en.txt" (temporary solution only).

01 Dec 2009 01:00:00 UT
The Treaty of Lisbon entered into force today, and with it the euro became the official currency of the European Union. In practice, this means that it is now formally correct to refer to the currency as the "EU euro" in drop-down menus and similar contexts, just as one would do for the "US dollar" and other currencies.

25 Nov 2009 19:00:00 UT
A refresh installer build of Currency Server 5.0.9.0 was released today. Also includes updated Software Director feature to check for component updates. If you already have the 5.0.9.0 version installed you don't need to install it again.

26 Oct 2009 19:00:00 UT
Please note that Europe switched from DST to standard time on Sunday. The US will do it this weekend. This explains differences in publication/update times.

15 Apr 2009 19:00:00 UT
Currency Server 5.0.9.0 released. Features new JavaScript export functionality and Bank of Canada filter update. Addresses a bug in the installer whereby the CurrencyServer.5.0.Interop file was not always copied to the Global Assembly Cache.

15 Apr 2009 19:00:00 UT
The Reserve Bank of Fiji devalued the Fiji dollar (FJD) currency by 20% on Wednesday. Customers using the Currency Server software with the default settings would have received a fluctuation warning. Given the confirmed circumstances such a message is normal, and indicates that your system is working properly. If the fluctuation severity options were set to Error in the Monitoring options, the update needs to be approved manually, as per instructions in the error message.

22 Mar 2009 12:00:00 UT
The currency code CUC (numerical code 931), already used in practice, was formally assigned to the Cuban peso convertible under ISO 4217. Customers using the Currency Server software will have the new currency code supported automatically, and appropriate administrative notices and instructions being issued.

03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 UT
A new version of the popular Currency Converter gadget was released today. New features include an "Update Now" menu item to manually force an update of exchange rates, and a "Start with 1" menu option, to use the tool to quickly view rates, rather than to perform calculator-like conversions. The menu selection areas and the displayed update time and date now provide better feedback, and the number of clicks required to use the gadget has been reduced.

01 Feb 2009 12:22:00 UT
The new currency code ZWL was assigned to the recently redenominated Zimbabwe dollar. 1 ZWL = 1,000,000,000,000 ZWR. As the previous codes ZWN and ZWR failed to replace the ZWD in practice, it is possible that the ZWL will also encounter some resistance in its adoption. Customers using the Currency Server software will have the new currency code supported automatically, and appropriate administrative notices and instructions being issued.

16 Jan 2009 17:14:11 UT
The Slovak koruna (SKK) has completed the euro transition phase, and has been replaced by the euro. The currency will cease to be legal tender at midnight today. It is advised to remove it from the list of active currencies.

16 Jan 2009 12:00:00 UT
Currency-related news and updates are now also being made available on the Currency System feed on Twitter (http://twitter.com/currencysystem).

01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 UT
The Central Bank of Turkmenistan redenominated the Turkmen manat currency, replacing the old TMM currency and code with the new TMT, which is worth 5,000 TMM. The new Turkmen manat uses two decimal digits, like the previous one. The old currency is scheduled to cease to be legal tender on December 31st, 2009. Customers using the Currency Server software will have the new currency code supported automatically, and appropriate administrative notices and instructions being issued.

27 Nov 2008 04:00:00 UT
Currency Server 5.0.8.0 released.

07 Oct 2008 19:00:00 UT
The Icelandic krona (ISK) fell sharply against other currencies in the past 24 hours. Fluctuations are persisting. Restrictions on international trading of the Icelandic krona remain in place. Current prices may be based on trading between domestic banks more than reflecting open market value. Customers using the Currency Server software with the default settings would have received a fluctuation warning. Given the confirmed circumstances such a message is normal, and indicates that your system is working properly. If the fluctuation severity options were set to Error in the Monitoring options, the update needs to be approved manually, as per instructions in the error message.

31 Jan 2008 01:00:00 UT
The Cypriot pound (CYP) and Maltese lira (MTL) have completed the euro transition phase, and have been replaced by the euro. The currencies will cease to be legal tender at midnight today. It is advised to remove them from the list of active currencies.

11 Oct 2007 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.5.9.0 of the calculator software released. Introduced temporary local fonts (e.g. for LCD-like text effects) and multiple links with additional URLs (for customized calculators only).

01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 UT
Currency System, Inc. starts operations as a spin-off of Cloanto Corporation to better focus on the Currency System family of products and services.

06 Sep 2007 12:00:00 UT
Currency Converter for Google Desktop is the first widget based on Currency Server 5 (beta) technology.

21 Jun 2007 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.5.8.0 of the calculator software released. Fixed an issue whereby multiple display configurations could end up with several displays having the same unit if units were changed during an exchange rate update. Also addressed an issue whereby a different base (e.g. binary, octal, hex) could be selected with a keyboard shortcut even on calculators without a base indicator. Updated installer and added manifests for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

15 Jan 2007 10:00:00 UT
The Slovenian Tolar (SIT) has completed the euro transition phase, and has been replaced by the euro. The currency will cease to be legal tender at midnight today. It is advised to remove it from the list of active currencies.

01 Oct 2005 17:00:00 UT
Please note that all public @cloanto.com and @currencysystem.com addresses have been replaced either by web-based forms, or by new @cloanto.net addresses. To make sure you receive future communications, please add the cloanto.net domain to your list of approved senders.

25 Aug 2005 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.5.1.0 released. Includes new XML parser functionality, support for new data sources, and updated filters for Federal Reserve Bank of New York and National Bank of Denmark.

25 Aug 2005 01:56:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and National Bank of Denmark filters. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

07 Jul 2005 01:54:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the National Bank of Denmark filter. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

10 Mar 2005 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.5.6.0 of the calculator software released. Fixed an issue which affected the dragging and use of a calculator window positioned to the top or left of the primary display on multiple-display systems.

19 Jan 2005 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.5.0.0 released, with changes reflecting the new Currency System family of software and services. Access to the Currency World Monitor service is now exposed in the All Currencies tab of Currency Server Manager. New features include new and enhanced automatic information and support notifications and the ability to store a copy of data which caused errors or warnings to aid in support and error analysis.

05 Jan 2005 01:54:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the Legacy Mapping Data module. This update is required to support the Turkish new lira (TRY) in data provided by sources such as the Bank of Canada. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

04 Jan 2005 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.5.5.0 of the calculator software released. Features include new HTTP refresh technology and new Software Director.

24 Dec 2004 17:00:00 UT
The Currency System family of software and services, which includes the Currency Server software, client applications like WorldCalc and Euro Calculator, and the Managed Services offering, has a new home at CurrencySystem.com.

22 Dec 2004 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.1.2.0 released. Features new HTTP refresh technology. Updated internal Currency World Monitor defaults.

08 Oct 2004 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.1.1.0 released. Incorporates new filters and includes updated links to new web site.

13 Sep 2004 01:54:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the Bank of Canada filter. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

02 Jul 2004 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.1.0.0 released. Includes support for new data sources and XPath-enabled universal XML data source filter.

01 Jul 2004 01:56:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund filters. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

16 Mar 2004 12:00:00 UT
The calculator software passed "Verified for Windows XP" testing by VeriTest.

13 Feb 2004 01:56:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the Bank of Canada filter. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

11 Feb 2004 04:45:37 UT
The Venezuelan government devalued the Venezuelan bolivar (VEB) currency by 16.7% on Monday. Customers using the Currency Server software with the default settings would have received a fluctuation warning. Given the confirmed circumstances such a message is normal, and indicates that your system is working properly. If the fluctuation severity options were set to Error in the Monitoring options, the update needs to be approved manually, as per instructions in the error message.

21 Jan 2004 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.0.18.0 released. Solved a bug involving the propagation of certain changes made in the All Currencies and Locales sections of Currency Server Manager.

20 Jan 2004 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.5.1.0 of the calculator software released. Integrated binaries with Windows Error Reporting (WER) system.

19 Jan 2004 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.0.17.0 released. Integrated all binaries with Windows Error Reporting (WER) system.

12 Dec 2003 12:00:00 UT
December 2003 Skin Pack (single archive with 140+ skins) released on SkinCalc.com.

11 Dec 2003 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.5.0.0 of the calculator software released, featuring new functionality and enhanced integration between SkinCalc, WorldCalc, Euro Calculator and Calculator Builder. New SkinCalc.com officially open.

02 Dec 2003 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.0.16.0 released. Solved a bug in SMTP send functionality.

17 Nov 2003 12:00:00 UT
New skin archive placed online for review by authors at SkinCalc.com. All skin authors have been contacted directly.

07 Nov 2003 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.0.15.0 released. Added RateTimeLocal() and RateTimeUT() Web service methods.

29 Oct 2003 12:00:00 UT
First pages of new SkinCalc.com site placed online.

15 Oct 2003 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 4.0.14.0 released, replacing all previous 4.x beta and test versions.

06 Oct 2003 01:54:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York filter. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

03 Oct 2003 01:56:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the Bank of Canada filter. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

31 Aug 2003 12:00:00 UT
Activated secondary (backup) servers for all services (use fx-backup instead of fx as host name).

31 Aug 2003 12:00:00 UT
Activated secondary (backup) FX feed and Currency World Monitor servers.

06 Feb 2003 01:56:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund filters. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

04 Dec 2002 12:00:00 UT
The European Central Bank moved the default data accessed by the European Central Bank HTML filter from http://www.ecb.int/home/eurofxref.htm to http://www.ecb.int/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-xml.html. If you were using the European Central Bank filter with the old HTML (not XML) address you will need to update the address (just enter the new address in the Address field). No action is required if Currency Server was set to fetch the rates from Cloanto (which is the default setting), or if any Data Source other than the European Central Bank in HTML mode is used.

22 Sep 2002 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.7.1.0 released. This is a private build, available upon request, which includes new internationalization features.

22 May 2002 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.6.5.0 released. Updated Bank of Canada filter. Introduced new evaluation option (7 days without evaluation license serial, can be extended to 30 days or longer).

22 May 2002 01:54:47 UT
Currency Server software: update available for the Bank of Canada filter. Follow automatic notifications, or manually select Check for Software Updates, or use Software Director to install.

04 May 2002 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.6.4.0 released. Includes minor fixes to installer, improved Windows XP graphics and updated Xenon Laboratories filter.

12 Mar 2002 12:00:00 UT
Fixed possible memory leak (about 2 KB) related to Update Now functionality.

01 Mar 2002 12:00:00 UT
Built-in preset EMU status information updated to reflect currencies which ceased to be legal tender at 00:00 today. During installation of the web service it is now possible to change the virtual directory name and the port number. Better support for multiple web services in the same virtual directory (renamed ".asmx" file and discontinued use of "global.asax"). New option to disable access of AdminMessage() and AdminUpdateNow() functions from the public interface. Fixed possible error conditions 1314 and 1606 during installation.

28 Feb 2002 12:00:00 UT
This is a reminder concerning the imminent EMU status updates. Several currencies will cease to be legal tender at 24:00 today.

10 Feb 2002 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.3 of the calculator software released, featuring a modified installer (now with automatic download of Windows Installer engine, if required), and Software Director for easier updates and skin downloads. Currency-enabled versions feature better support for past and future EMU currencies (e.g. new option when Reset Euro is selected).

08 Feb 2002 12:00:00 UT
Integrated Web service with Microsoft UDDI.

31 Jan 2002 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.5 released. Features include: fully managed .NET server code, improved support for past and future euro currencies, new data formats, active support for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, revised documentation, new licenses. Please refer to the SOAP chapter in the documentation for instructions concerning compatibility with previous versions of the SOAP interface.

27 Dec 2001 12:00:00 UT
This is a reminder concerning the imminent EMU status updates. The final euro transition phase begins on January 1st, 2002. The euro currency (EUR) should be made active on all systems.

22 Dec 2001 12:00:00 UT
Began testing of new .NET interface.

22 Dec 2001 12:00:00 UT
Public .NET beta version made available for download.

12 Sep 2001 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.2 of the calculator software released, featuring new installer, additional dual display and other enhanced skins. You can now press F5 to quickly change skin.

05 Sep 2001 12:00:00 UT
Currency-enabled versions of the calculator software set to use a new host (rates.cloanto.com) for exchange rate data provided by Cloanto in consideration of increasing load related to currency data. [Note: redirected to rates.currencysystem.com in 2008.]

05 Sep 2001 12:00:00 UT
Host name for exchange rate data provided by Cloanto changed from web server to rates-cs.cloanto.com in consideration of increasing load related to currency data. [Note: redirected to rates-cs.currencysystem.com in 2008.]

01 Aug 2001 12:00:00 UT
Began beta testing version 3.2 of the calculator software, featuring a dual display and integration with Calculator Builder technology to allow for even more sophisticated customization.

30 Jun 2001 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.1 released, featuring a WSDL 1.1-compatible SOAP server interface, new documentation and other new features. Updated code samples.

17 May 2001 12:00:00 UT
Launched managed Web service with SOAP interface.

17 May 2001 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.0 released. Began testing of SOAP interface on select client sites.

25 Apr 2001 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.0, beta 5 released, which now employs Windows Installer technology for setup, while retaining the ability to upgrade previous versions without losing configuration data.

21 Mar 2001 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.1 of the calculator software released. New Round function (shown in new Euro Shop skin), new documentation format, and revised German user interface texts. In currency-enabled versions by default unusual currency fluctuations now generate a warning rather than an error event.

10 Mar 2001 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.0, beta 4 released. Drop-down menus now make it very easy to select a new Filter and/or Data Source.

28 Feb 2001 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 3.0, beta 3 released. Fluctuation warning and error messages do now provide more guidance towards a resolution of potential issues such as the 40% fluctuation of the Turkish lira which was experienced last week. Functionality to update the list of euro currencies as the EMU evolves (adding currencies, replacing currencies with the euro, etc.) is now active.

22 Feb 2001 05:37:21 UT
Following a decision by the Turkish government to float its currency, the Turkish lira (TRL) is experiencing unusual daily fluctuations. Customers using the Currency Server software with the default settings are receiving fluctuation warnings. Given the confirmed circumstances such a message is normal, and indicates that your system is working properly. If the fluctuation severity options were set to Error in the Monitoring options, the update needs to be approved manually, as per instructions in the error message.

26 Jan 2001 12:00:00 UT
First public beta of Currency Server 3.0 released. Supports new providers and external data conversion filters. Base unit used to list currencies in Control Panel can now be changed.

01 Jan 2001 12:00:00 UT
Version 3.0 of the calculator software released. In the currency-enabled versions the Greek drachma was added as a built-in EMU currency, with constant exchange rate as specified by the European Central Bank.

23 Dec 2000 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 2.3 released. Added Greek drachma as a built-in EMU currency, with constant exchange rate as specified by the European Central Bank, effective January 1st, 2001.

09 Nov 2000 12:00:00 UT
Began beta testing version 3.0 of the calculator software, featuring translucent skins (on Windows 2000 and higher), support for base conversion (HEX, DEC, OCT and BIN can be selected as units, in addition to currencies in currency-enabled versions) and system tray icon.

30 Oct 2000 12:00:00 UT
Minor revision of the calculator software released. Added keyboard shortcuts for Copy and Paste.

05 Oct 2000 12:00:00 UT
csdemo1.cpp sample code updated to avoid a potential name conflict. All Currency Server objects are now referenced relative to the CloantoCurrencyServer namespace.

30 May 2000 12:00:00 UT
Currency Server 2.2 released. Includes support for additional data protocols and advanced registry options.

21 Apr 2000 12:00:00 UT
Version 2.2 of the calculator software released. Fixed a bug in the Options... property sheet which could cause a minor memory leak upon program exit. In the currency-enabled versions a condition was solved whereby a RAS-related error message could appeared even if dial-up functionality was not required, and code was brought up-to-date with new Currency Server features.

02 Sep 1999 12:00:00 UT
Version 2.1 of the calculator software released.

22 Jun 1999 12:00:00 UT
SkinCalc.com registered and set up with initial content.

10 Apr 1999 12:00:00 UT
Version 2.0 of the calculator software released.

10 Jan 1999 12:00:00 UT
Version 1.0 of the calculator software released (distributed as Euro Calculator). Other than an HP calculator emulator supporting skins which we know of, we believe this to be the first skinnable calculator. Our first contacts with Skinz.org (our reference site for 1998-1999) pre-dated the release of any other calculator on that site.

10 Jan 1999 12:00:00 UT
First log entry.