Beta released on 13th October 2026

[EI4KF]

Hi Erik,

I have uploaded a new beta today which should solve definitely the band map filtering. I have been testing for a long time and it's working well here.

Regarding version numbering: I completely agree with you! I think it's time to change version number to version 7 which you know I created a brnad new logo since many years ago. But this big version number leads me to another "problem". As it is now, all important files are named as v5:

- SwisslV5.exe
- SwisslV5.mld
- SwisslV5.ini
- Swlog_v5.mdb

These 3 files MUST have the same file name. The EXE and MLD (language file) is easy to migrate to a new name SwisslV7.exe / SwisslV7.mld. But the configuration file need to be "migrated" otherwise user will have to reconfigure everything. The database name is not really important because the database version in displayed in the lower part of Swisslog as DB-Version.

I'm considering delete version number in the executable file and simply leave:

- Swisslog.exe
- Swisslog.mld
- Swisslog.ini
- Swlog.mdb (for new installations only). Current users may change the database name whenever they want.

Version number is displayed when executing Swisslog, no need to set version number in files. But I have to find out an easy way to migrate current configuration file to the new name during the installation with no user intervention. I have a very powerful installation software which offers many functions so I will study it. Probably I could find a renaming function. My preference is to delete v5 from these 3 files. What's your opinion? I will really like to release next version as 7.0.0. After 14 years improving version 5 it's time to a big version change and a new logo. Initial v5 has nothing to do with current version.

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Hello Jordi

I'm with you, delete the v5 from those files. If you can find the way to do the migration. It has to be the best way, as you already know, not just for this upgrade but also so that in the future there is no version link in files to hold back development. It is a one time hurdle to overcome but it will be worth it. You can do it!! 

I'm all for V7 - I shall be promoting where I can, especially Flex Radio Forum. You could do with other marketing helpers, any Swisslog user that you know that uses a radio brand with a user or community forum in which they can post the update news. Like the SunSDR forum for example. 

Anyway I'm about to test the latest beta. Any issues, I'll let you know - I hope not but then that's what Beta versions are for. 

Erik.