MCE Controller Version 2.1.1

• Re-fixed "shiftup:" and "chars:" commands..
• Updated docs.
• Fixed crashing bug when double-clicking on command in Command Window
• Fixed window size/position issue @ highdpi
• Added horizontal scrollbar to Log

MCE Controller Version 2.1.0

Version 2.1.0.32 (October 25, 2019) - Lots of updates

• Commands defined in MCECommands.command now really override any built-ins.
• Reverted the set of built-in commands to include tons of defaults.
• Key and Attribute names (e.g. <sendinput> or Shift=) in MCECommands.commands` are no longer case sensitive.
• Default pacing for commands is settable. See General settings tab. Default is 0. Specify in ms.
• New Pause Command enables putting delays between commands
• Shutdown commands are expanded and more reliable. Almost all funcdtions supported by the Windows shutdown.exe command are supported.
• Command window now supports sending multiple lines (scripts)
• All <Commands> in MCEControl.commands can now be nested. This makes it easy to create compound commands (scripts).
• Added Chars Command. Useful in nested commands.

MCE Controller Version 2.0.7

• User commands now override built-in correctly. For example if you define <Shutdown Cmd="shutdown" Type="disable" /> in MCEControl.commands the built-in will be disabled.
• Fixed 'MCEControl.commands file watcher; if the file is changed all commands reset and reload now.
• Fixed bug in mcec:exit and refactored BegInInvokes to simplify code.
• Made shutdown commands more reliable (using Process.Start).

MCE Controller Version 2.0.6

Fixed issue #8
Fixed issue #9

MCE Controller Version 2.0.5

No functional changes from v2.0.4.

• Refactored code
• Made FxCop (static code analysis) clean
• Fixed installer to install latest log4 library

MCE Controller Version 2.0

Since 2004 MCE Controller has continuously gotten better. Version 2.0 adds significant new functionality and refinement.

• Use the PC as an occupancy sensor for a room. The User Activity Monitor feature will send a command to the home automation system when a user is using the PC (moving the mouse or typing).
• Re-engineered Client & Server implementation is more robust.
• New/enhanced built-in test mode that makes it easy to test commands. The new Commands Window shows all available commands.
• Significantly updated UI throughout. Menus and dialog boxes reorganized based on user feedback. Full Windows 10 system font and dpi scaling support.
• Command extension has been enhanced. User defined MCEControl.commands is now automatically generated.
• StartProcess commands are now more robust and flexible.
• Settings, Command files, and log files are stored in %appdata%.
• Improved logging.

MCE Controller V2 Beta 3

Bug fixes and UI clean-up. Lots of testing.

MCE Controller V2 Beta 2

Completely re-vamped command handling architecture.

• The .settings, .commands, and .log files are now placed in either the right %appdata% directory or in the .exe's directory
• Empty MCEControl.commands file is now auto generated in %appdata%
• Monitors MCEControl.commands for changes and automatically loads. No need to exit and restart if changes are made
• Command window is now on the View menu
• Command window now lists ALL supported commands
• mcec:cmds command lists ALL supported commands in XML format
• Fixed several issues reported by users
• Supports Windows 10 high-dpi mode

MCE Controller v2 Beta 1

• The User Activity Monitor features notifies a home control system of user activity, which can be used for room occupancy detection.
• Can now test itself (enable both client & server on localhost, same port).
• Improved Logging
• Scales with mondern Windows UI
• Hundreds of small improvements