ScratchOS
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ScratchOS
>> Changelog
no-limits enabled and on the web player
- New features:
Narrator button in Notepad
- Improved features:
Improved Gobo layout
The system now restores apps when loading a save code
A sound preview is now played when dismissing the volume control
- Bug fixes:
Fixed loaction of apps from the store
The username now shows on click instead of hover
- Developmental changes:
ScratchOS now suspends not critical background tasks to save memory
- Removed features:
Removed Camera app due to Scratch's new privacy policies
- New features:
Pressing Ctrl+Backspace now saves the user's data
- Improved features:
Significantly improved saving speed
- Bug fixes:
Fixed painting import pen width
Fixed a bug that left the save dialog open after opening an app
- New features:
Added ability to save and load data through the shutdown menu
Added new option that automatically hides the taskbar when not hovered
- Improved features:
New logo, background, startup sound, and loading screen
Improved notifications
App versions are now shown only in Dev mode
- Developmental changes:
Refactored old scripts and deleted useless and orphaned blocks
- Improved features:
Speed test now shows a speed rating from 1 to 5
Improved loading screen
- Bug fixes:
Fixed contrast of loading animation
- New features:
Added color picker on paint app
Added FPS counter to Dev Mode
Added scripting error messages
- Bug fixes:
Fixed a bug that didn't make ScratchOS shut down
- Developmental changes:
Improved Turbo Mode detection algorithm
- Improved features:
Now the alarm has Gobo's reminder sound
- Bug fixes:
Fixed alarm notifications disappearing when opening the homescreen
- Bug fixes:
Fixed app installer
- New features:
Now you can uninstall apps from the app store
- Improved features:
Improved button design
The WiFi menu now shows the URL of the connected cloud server
- Bug fixes:
Fixed transparency of taskbar
- Improved features:
Improved loading screen
Changed the Home keyboard shortcut from [Esc] to [Home] because it made ScratchOS exit from fullscreen mode
Added shutdown menu animation
- Bug fixes:
Fixed a bug that showed the background in all apps
Fixed a bug that opened the home screen when pressing the home shortcut during the shutdown
Fixed layout of the settings page
- New features:
You can now change the background of the home screen
Seconds are now shown on the taskbar clock (Needs to be enabled in settings)
- Bug fixes:
Fixed clock app layout
- New features:
Added mouse feedback
- Improved features:
Improved taskbar design
More touch-friendly buttons
Improved Settings page layout
- Bug fixes:
Fixed Translate app
- Developmental changes:
Added XAI support for App Store and BitToys
- New features:
Added Clock app
Added taskbar
Added Gobo to taskbar
Added Wi-Fi icon to taskbar
Added user icon to homescreen
- Improved features:
Volume slider shows when clicking the icon in the taskbar
Notifications now hide when clicked
Clock fixed in taskbar
Settings page background now changes with the system
Improved design of load screens
- Removed features:
Removed Video app because of extreme storage requirements. You can still view the video here.
- Developmental changes:
Improved definitions of variables
- Improved features:
Improved performance
- Developmental changes:
Improved sprite names
- New features:
Added keyboard shortcuts (only in the ScratchOS web player). Use ESC to go to the homescreen, Ctrl + Up/Down to change the volume, and Ctrl + Backspace to shut down
- Bug fixes:
Fixed background
Fixed installer
- New features:
Added App Store
- Bug fixes:
Fixed notification bug
- New features:
Added Meower Chat app
- New features:
Added "Dev Mode" to see features that are still in development
Added settings for volume slider
- New features:
Added more instruments in Piano app
- Improved features:
Rounded app icons
Improved Calculator
Enhanced Gobo's AI to allow more natural chats
New sound for reminds
Improved load speed
- Bug fixes:
Several bug fixes
- New features:
Added News app
- Improved features:
Improved Home icons
- New features:
Added advanced operations to Calculator
Added Error messages and Turbo Mode detector
- Improved features:
Improved background
Improved Sensor data in BitToys
Now you can do as many operations as you want pressing Enter after an operation, without having to close and re-open the app
- Bug fixes:
Fixed Calculator bug
- New features:
Added Default theme
- Bug fixes:
Fixed a bug in the painted backgrounds with light mode
Improved Piano quality
- New features:
Added video app
- New features:
Added actual date
Added welcome screen
- Improved features:
Merged Settings and Information into a single app
Improved Settings
Improved Speed Test
Improved Shutdown dialog
- Bug fixes:
Fixed piano app
- Improved features:
Improved app icons
- Bug fixes:
Fixed TurboWarp bug
- Developmental changes:
Added background stats
- New features:
Added support for LEGO Boost
Added Multidirectional control for EV3
Added EV3 and WeDo sensor view
Added CMD for all users (Press / + Enter. IMPORTANT it could make ScratchOS crash!)
- Improved features:
Added tab navigation in BitToys
- Other Updates:
Added folder navigation for sprites (Feature provided by scratchaddons.com)
- New features:
Added "flip video" feature to the camera
- Removed features:
Removed Piano app because of bugs in the Scratch environment
- New features:
Added the Piano app of AxelOS
- Improved features:
Now you can change the EV3 motor power
Improved Notepad buttons
Improved load animation for slow computers
- Bug fixes:
Fixed calculator bugs
Fixed a bug that didn't allow to click the buttons in the Paint app
Fixed a bug that ruined paintings when the app was clicked
Fixed a bug that accidentally shut down ScratchOS when clicking on the right bottom corner in apps
- Improved features:
Added support for BBC micro:bit in BitToys as alternative device to GDXFOR Controls
- New features:
Added ScratchOS BitToys, which replaces the GDXFOR Controls app and allows you to control LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and WeDo 2.0.
- Improved features:
Camera video quality improved
The camera can now be disabled in settings
- Developmental changes:
Started implementation of ScratchOS BitToys, that will replace the Force & Acceleration Controls App and contain the features of the ScratchOS IoT Edition
- Improved features:
Gobo Reminds is Mobile-Friendly now and doesn't require pressing Space anymore
Introduced XAI (Cross-App Integration) to prevent hacking and for more stability
- Bug fixes:
Fixed a volume bug in Gobo
- Bug fixes:
Minor bug fixes
- New Features:
Calculator app added
Added API
- Improved features:
Improved design and app icons
New Loading animation
Buttons change when they are hovered
Now you can show and change the Volume from every app by hovering the right bottom corner of the screen
- Bug fixes:
Fixed a bug that showed the Volume after the Shutdown
Fixed a bug that didn't allow to stop Gobo alerts
Fixed a bug that didn't allow to adjust the volume in the game
- Improved features:
Replaced Scratch's speech bubble tooltips at hover with graphic tooltips
Improved information variables
- New features:
Added Dark and Bright mode switch
- Bug fixes:
Fixed Camera Issues
- New features:
Recognition of Vernier GoDirect Force and Acceleration controls (Description in OS)
You can now drag the App icons
Added Volume Control
Webcam now shows the microphone volume
- Bug fixes:
Fixed issues in Gobo
- Developmental changes:
Improved definitions of Variables and Sprites
03/02/2020 - v. 1.2.18: Beta version shared
06/02/2020 - v. 1.3.19: Stable version shared
10/02/2020 - v. 1.5.20: I added a Feedback app and a speed tester (Thank's @DaMaffles!)
24/02/2020 - v. 1.6.21: Paint app added
20/03/2020 - v. 1.7.21: Music app added
08/05/2020 - v. 1.8.22: After a long time without updates, the webcam function moved from the Cortana app to the home screen and is an independent app. And there's more: ScratchOS doesn't use Microsoft Cortana anymore but has its own AI: Gobo.
13/05/2020 - v. 1.9.24: Big update of ScratchOS! A game app, changeable background, a new theme, cool animations, and many bug fixes - get the new ScratchOS!