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Klive IDE Changelog

0.33.0

Features

0.32.3

Fixes

  • The Create new Klive Project dialog correctly handles the project folder path on Windows.

0.32.2

Updated to Electron Shell v33.0.2

0.32.1

Features

  • ZX Spectrum Next implementation started

Fixes

  • The faulty install kit with the empty emulator and IDE windows is fixed.
  • Creating a new Klive IDE now also sets the build root file on Windows.

0.32.0

Features

  • Klive now has a scripting system that uses JavaScript-like language.
  • The IDE has a new customizable build system (rudimentary) that uses scripts in the build.ksx file. Note, if you use an old project format, you may need to update it. See instructions here.
  • You can change the default file extensions and associate them with compilers.

0.31.1

Fixes

  • Fix the segment loading issue in the ZX Spectrum 128 exported file loader

0.31.0

Features

This build represents a preview of new features being built into the IDE. The release also adds new machine types:

  • ZX Spectrum 16K
  • ZX Spectrum 48K (NTSC)
  • Greatly improved (still in progress) Cambridge Z88

Though the ZX Spectrum Next emulator is in a very initial state, some rudimentary tooling started regarding the ZX Spectrum Next app development:

  • .z80 file viewer
  • .scr file viewer
  • .nex file viewer
  • .spr sprite editor
  • .pal and .npl palette editors

This release contains numerous minor updates to improve user experience.

0.30.5

Fixes

  • .includebin pragma length issue fixed

0.30.4

Fixes

  • The IDE saves the zoom factor at exit and reloads it with a new start
  • A few IDE startup bugs fixed
  • Toolbar, status bar, primary and tool panel states are saved
  • Status bar PC refresh fixed

Features

  • New install kits for ARM64 (MacOS and Linux)

0.30.3

Fixes

  • Remove log message preventing Klive from starting

0.30.2

Fixes

  • ZX Basic integration (now Python path can be set)
  • The Create New Klive project now works in the packaged product.
  • Installer fixes
  • Fixing IDE closing issues

Documentation

  • Many new articles have been added to help get started with Klive

0.30.1

Failed on internal tests, not released publicly.

0.30.0

This version of Klive is a significant update with an entirely new architecture. It is not just about new features and bug fixes but a rethought, brand-new Klive IDE. These are the essential changes:

  • It is entirely written in TypeScript, with no WebAssembly anymore.
  • The build is based on Vite.
  • The documentation engine has been changed from Jekyll to Nextra.

0.12.4

IDE

Fixes

  • Uppercase conditions in Z80 instructions (like call Z,nnnn) now work correctly

0.12.3

IDE

Fixes

  • Find/Replace dialog now shows icons on MacOS
  • (ZXBASIC) path resolution works correctly on Linux

0.12.2

IDE

Fixes

0.12.1

IDE

Fixes

  • ZXBC command line execution now works on Mac

0.12.0

Emulator

Features

  • ZX Spectrum now passes these tests: FloatSpy, MemPtr, 48K_Timings, ZexAll
  • ZX Spectrum +2E/+3E implementation in progress

Fixes

  • Refactor the Z80/ZX Spectrum core
  • Fix asynchronous React components

IDE

Features

Fixes

  • Several code parsing bugs fixed in the Klive Z80 compiler
  • Eliminate worker thread when running the Klive Z80 compiler
  • Update build roots and breakpoints in the project file when renaming or deleting project files
  • First time start issue with the New Klive project
  • Various small issues fixed in the Project Explorer

Known Issues

  • ZXBC command line execution does not work properly on Mac
  • Create New Klive Project may raise permission issues on Mac and Linux

0.11.0

The brand newA new approach of Klive with its IDE -- no Visual Studio Code integration needed.

0.9.0-alpha.9

Klive Emulator

Features

  • Cambridge Z88 Emulation handles
    • Hard & soft reset
    • Extra screen resolutions
    • Selecting custom ROM
    • Keyboard layouts for UK, DK/NO, SE/FI, DE, FR, and ES
    • Sound emulation
    • New Real-Time Clock implementation
  • Statusbar can be turned on and off
  • Frame information on statusbar can be turned on and off
  • Developer Tools is displayed only when connected to the IDE
  • Machine-specific Help menu items
  • Saving emulator settings (machine-specific) to a file when exiting the emulator

Refactorings

  • Emulator updated to Electron 11.1; uses context isolation

Fixes

  • ZX Spectrum 48/128 interrupt signal is no longer (256 microsecond), as in the real hardware.

Klive IDE

Fixes

  • Report an error when ZXBC utility cannot be found

Known Issues

  • Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.

0.8.0-alpha.8

Klive Emulator

Known Issues

  • ZX Spectrum 128 memory view and disassembly view has some discrepancies

Features

  • Cambridge Z88 Emulation is now handles interrupts, keyboard, and screen rendering (the implementations is still in progress)

Fixes

  • Timing issues with LDIR/LDDR operating on ROM fixed.
  • ZX Spectrum 48/128 interrupt signal is no longer (256 microsecond), as in the real hardware.

Klive IDE

Features

  • Z80 & Other Registers view contains machine-specific diagnostics information for each machine type
  • The IDE contains Execute Klive command that you can use to set up absolute breakpoints, among the others

Known Issues

  • Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.

0.7.0-alpha.7

Klive Emulator

Known Issues

  • ZX Spectrum 128 memory view and disassembly view has some discrepancies

Features

  • Cambridge Z88 Emulation is supported (the emulator is still in progress)
  • You can select sound level in the Emulator (from the Machine menu)

Fixes

  • You can set the ZX BASIC optimization level between 0 and 4 (instead of 0 and 3)
  • Emulator screen refresh fixed
  • Sound lag fixed
  • Stuck key issue (when using Windows/Command key) fixed

Others

  • The Emulator's internal architecture has been significantly refactored. Now, it's much easier to add new virtual machine types with their pecuiliarities.
    • The standard Z80 and the Z80 Next CPUs are separated
    • Each virtual machine has its separate WebAssembly files
    • Now, virtual machines are based on a generic Z80 machine model
  • The development of the ZX Spectrum Next model started

Klive IDE

Known Issues

  • Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.

0.6.0-alpha.6

Klive Emulator

Known Issues

  • There still might be sound lag issues on Mac. It's likely some strange issue (or bug) in Electron.

Features

  • Now, ZX Spectrum 48/128 floating port is implemented.
  • You can inject machine code from the IDE and run it within the Emulator.

Klive IDE

Known Issues

  • Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.

Features

  • .z80asm files with syntax highlighting and immediate syntax check
  • .bor, .zxbas, .zxb files with Boriel's Basic syntax highlighting (with embedded Z80 Assembly)
  • The IDE has its integrated Z80 Assembler
  • The IDE runs Boriel's Basic compiler, provided you install and configure this feature
  • New command available form Z80 assembly and Boriel's Basic files: Compile, Inject Code, Run Program in the Emulator

Fixes

  • A few annoying issues have been fixed in the disassembly view; disassembly generation is now about five times faster.

Others

0.5.0-alpha.5

Klive Emulator

Known Issues

  • The ZX Spectrum 48 and 128 models do not implement the floating port feature yet.

Features

  • You can toggle Fast Load mode while the ZX Spectrum machine runs
  • The toolbar contains a Rewind button to reset the tape to its initial position

Fixes

  • Sound generation now uses AudioWorkletProcessor to fix sound issues on Mac.
  • Windows restore works normally on Mac.
  • The Emulator displays an error message when loading a tape file fails.
  • Keys do not struck when left-Alt or Command key is used.

Klive IDE

Known Issues

  • Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.

Features

  • The IDE looks for the Emulator within the user's home folder, too.
  • The IDE can send tape files to Emulator without restarting the virtual machine.
  • You can select the machine type with the Update Klive Project command.
  • The Memory view supports Spectrum 128 ROM and Bank pages.

Fixes

  • The IDE does not display the "Cannot communicate with the executable" message when successfully strating the Emulator.
  • The Update Klive Project now adds a code file (code.z80asm) to the project.
  • The extension supports in initial model of Z80 Assembly language service (work in progress) that uses Z80 Assembly syntax highlighting.

Others

  • Z80 Assembler building is in progress.

0.4.0-alpha.4

Klive Emulator

Known Issues

  • The ZX Spectrum 48 and 128 models do not implement the floating port feature yet.

Features

  • The Emulator supports the ZX Spectrum 128 machine type, including PSG sound emulation.
  • You can select a machine type in the Emulator.
  • You can specify the type of machine used for startup.
  • The SAVE command saves the ZX Spectrum code into a .tzx file to the folder configured in Klive IDE.
  • You can configure the port the Emulator uses to listen to IDE commands.
  • You can select a tape file to load directly from the Emulator.
  • The Emulator displays when the IDE is connected, it disables a few features (such as machine type change and tape selection)

Fixes

  • The flag setting bug with the DEC (IX+d) Z80 instruction is fixed.

Klive IDE

Known Issues

  • Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.

Features

  • The IDE looks for the Emulator within the user's home folder, too.
  • The IDE can send tape files to Emulator without restarting the virtual machine.
  • You can select the machine type with the Update Klive Project command.
  • The Memory view supports Spectrum 128 ROM and Bank pages.

Fixes

  • Step-over debug mode works properly with both ZX Spectrum machine types

Refactorings

  • The virtual list used in the Memory and Disassembly views has been refactored to a more stable and faster one.
  • The Memory view now uses the innerHTML technique instead of component-rendering to enhance performance.

0.3.0-alpha.3

Klive Emulator

Features

  • Now, it supports the step-over and step-out debug functions.
  • The Emulator acceps tape files sent from the Klive IDE.
  • The virtual machine screen displays an overlay with the execution state.
  • The virtual machine allows CPU clock frequency multiplication. It support 3.5MHz, 7MHz, 10.5HMz, 14MHz, 17.5MHz, 21MHz, 24.5MHz, and 28MHz modes, too.
  • The statusbar displays the number of screen frames since starting the virtual machine.
  • The emulator supports displaying the screen rendering beam position

Fixes

  • The virtual keyboard keys provide a larger surface to click symbol keys.
  • Sound works properly with CPU clock frequency multiplication.

Klive IDE

Features

  • The project now has Github Pages documentation: https://dotneteer.github.io/kliveide/
  • The disassembly view now displays ROM annotations.
  • The disassembly view displays the breakpoints with different colors when not in debug mode.
  • Now you can use the memory view.
  • Both the disassembly and the memory view support the Go To Address and Refresh commands.
  • You can send tape files to the Emulator.

Fixes

  • The chokidar package has been removed from the build, as it was unreliable on Mac and Linux
  • The Create Klive Project command signs when no project folder is open in VS Code

0.2.0-alpha.2

Klive Emulator

Features

  • Tape sound is enabled when loading program from tape
  • Toolbar button to mute/unmute sound
  • Displays engine and rendering frame time information in the status bar
  • Displays Klive version information in the status bar
  • Emulator pauses at breakpoins set in the Klive IDE
  • Emulator supports the step-into debugger command

Fixes

  • Mac and Linux build supported

Klive IDE

Features:

  • Z80 register view enhanced with flags and 8-bit registers
  • Displays Klive status (disconnected/connected/running/paused/stopped) in VS Code status bar
  • You can click to the disconnected Klive status in the VS Code statusbar to re-start Klive Emulator
  • Create Klive Project command to generate a boilerplate ZX Spectrum project
  • Z80 Disassembly view when selecting the view.disassembly file
  • You can add and remove breakpoints in the Z80 Disassembly view
  • The disassembly view displays the current execution point as you run the emulator
  • The disassembly view navigates to the current execution point when the emulator is paused

0.1.0-alpha.1

Initial release:

  • Klive Emulator, VS Code, and Klive VS Code Extension integration
  • Z80 Registers view within the Debug activity tab