Sunday, May 4, 2014

Dev-C++ 5.6.3 released

Time for more fixes for the 5.6.x series.

Changes - Version 5.6.3 - 4 Mei 2014
  • Fixed a bug in external program execution related to spaces in paths.
  • Updated Japanese language files.
  • Reduced flicker when opening Tools >> Environment Options.
  • Simplified the splash screen text.
  • Reduced class browser flicker. This significantly speeds up editor switching and project opening.
  • Greatly improved code completion performance.
  • Folder selection dialogs in Tools >> Project Options now start in the project directory.
  • Class Browser >> View Mode >> System Headers now also works with cached content.
  • Partially rewritten the file change monitor code. This should fix the thread handle bugs.
  • Fixed a bug that caused breakpoints to be placed on incorrect lines when using code folding above them.
  • Updated UI text capitalisation and spacing to adhere to the Windows Style Guide.
  • Added icons to the context menus of the project browser.
  • Cleaned up the context menus for folders and files in the project browser.
  • Added a close button to the context menu of the project root.
  • Added a "View Makefile" button to the Execute menu.
  • Removed the "Compile Current File" option.
  • When using "Save As", the class browser will now update when the "Current File" view is used.
  • Fixed a few bugs in the enum parser.

Download
  • The setup which includes MinGW32 4.8.1 can be downloaded here (63MB).
  • The setup which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.8.1 can be downloaded here (47MB).
  • The setup which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
  • The portable version which includes MinGW32 4.8.1 can be downloaded here (36MB).
  • The portable version which includes TDM-GCC x64 4.8.1 can be downloaded here (34MB).
  • The portable version which does not include a compiler can be downloaded here (2MB).
  • The latest tested compilers can be downloaded here.
  • Lastly, the source code can be found here (1MB).



Choosing between 32bit and 64bit
  • The 64bit compiler will fully work op 32bit systems.
  • The 64bit compiler can create 64bit and 32bit executables and DLLs.
  • The 64bit compiler currently provides much more headers and libraries.
  • The 32bit compiler can only create 32bit executables and DLLs.