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For information on high-level features introduced in version 3, please visit our What's New information page.


Isidian® SQL Insight 3 Revision History
Current Version: 3.1.4.2


Enhancements / Corrected Defects
GeneralUpdated the base display to utilize the Windows XP Look and Feel when using the Windows XP Operating System.
Oracle Documentation IntegrationUpdated logic for parsing and integrating with the latest release of Oracle's 10gR2 documents.
PL/SQL DebuggerUpdated starting position on the Call Stack interface to ensure that the proper line would be selected when viewing the source.
PL/SQL DebuggerUpdated the Call Stack's logic to ensure that the SQL Editor would recieve focus when the option to view source is used.
PL/SQL DebuggerUpdated the Breakpoint List's logic to ensure that the SQL Editor would recieve focus when the option to view source is used.
Export DataIntroduced a completely new Data Export interface allowing for several more options.
Telnet ClientAdded a Telnet Client Interface, now available from the View Menu under Network Utilities.
Remote Execution (RExec)Added a Remote Execution (RExec) Interface, now available from the View Menu under Network Utilities.
Remote Shell (RSH)Added a Remote Shell (RSH), now available from the View Menu under Network Utilities.
PingAdded a Ping Interface, now available from the View Menu under Network Utilities.
TNSPingAdded a TNSPing Interface, now available from the View Menu under Network Utilities.
SQL TraceAdded additional logic to turning on SQL Trace, in which you may now set the desired level.
SQL TraceAdded an informational display of some base server settings concerning the SQL Trace and trace files.
TKProf UtilityAdded a TKProf Utility to provide an interface to TKProf in the Database menu, allowing for several files to be processed at once with all possible TKProf options.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.1.3.9]
Oracle Documentation IntegrationAdded functionality for integration to the Oracle Database Documentation Library.
Oracle Documentation IntegrationAdded ability to view and search Oracle books and topics.
Oracle Documentation IntegrationAdded ability to view and search Oracle error messages, causes, and actions.
Oracle Documentation IntegrationIntegrated error descriptions found within Oracle Documentation to error windows displayed within the application.
Oracle Documentation IntegrationIntegrated the SQL Editor with the Oracle Documentation searching to provide single-click definition lookups.
SQL EditorCreated display properties to underline the word under the mouse cursor while the Control key is held down (displayed post-Integration).
SQL EditorAdded "Find Definition" to the popup menu when opened atop a word within the SQL Editor.
GeneralOptimized use of the internal image mapper, thus providing a system-wide performance increase.
AboutUpdated the About window to provide the full version number (X.X.X.X) instead of only displaying the major and minor numbers.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.1.2.16]
DescribeCorrected defect in which an error could be encountered when using the drop-down tab selection.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.1.2.14]
PL/SQL DebuggerDefect correction for "Step Out" method call to return execution to expected location.
PL/SQL DebuggerAdded additional methodology to detect method termination.
PL/SQL DebuggerAdded additional measures to prevent attempted debugging of unavailable objects.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.1.2.5]
Check Query JoinsIncreased accuracy of column names returned when locating possible joins.
Auto-TuneAuto-Tune will now continue processing if no joins where selected from the initial Check Query Joins.
Auto-TuneIncreased accuracy of the unnecessary table removal process.
Auto-TuneCorrected defect that caused no variations to be displayed when truncated date parameters where being used in the original statement.
Auto-TuneAdded new option to create the suggested index for a listed variation.
Auto-TuneAdded new option to start a new Auto-Tuning process based upon the selected variation.
Auto-TuneAdded the Send To functionality present elsewhere in the system to the listing of variations.
Database BrowserReinstated the Classic Database Browser, which contains the database tree and a static describe window, eliminating the necessity to double-click.
MiscellaneousAdded the Classic Database Browser and Auto-Tune buttons to the default selection for the tool bars.
MiscellaneousOn the Professional Edition, removed the Call Stack and Variable List buttons from the default selection for the tool bars (they are still available from the View->Debug Windows menu).
MiscellaneousCorrected defect which possibly displayed SQL Insight's About Box when trying to open a new file.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.1.1.8]
Oracle 8iCorrected defect inhibiting the database browser, describe windows, and some DDL generators from functioning within an Oracle 8i database.
Auto-TuneImproved response when cancelling the statement generation process.
Auto-TuneOverall optimization to improve the statement generation process.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.1.0.29]
Add Referential IntegrityAdded the option to create a foreign key constraint on a selected table from the Database Browser via the right-click menu.
Add IndexAdded the option to create an index on a selected table from the Database Browser via the right-click menu.
Database BrowserModified drag-and-drop procedure to generate a comma-seperated list when dragging objects from the browser into an SQL Editor.
SQL EditorAdded "Set Bookmark" and "Goto Bookmark" menu options, available in the right-click menu and from the 'Edit' main menu.
MiscellaneousCorrected defect in which all toolbar buttons become enabled when focusing an MDI window other than a Session Window.
Auto-TuneWe now perform a check for a trailing semi-colon before attempting the Auto-Tune process.
Auto-TuneAdded Menu item image for the Auto-Tuner and associated accordingly with the Project Manager.
Check Query JoinsWe now perform a check for a trailing semi-colon before attempting the Check Query Joins process.
DescribeCorrected defect in which an error could be encountered when using the drop-down tab selection.
Image LibraryCorrected defect which removed image transparency on tool bar items.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.1.0.26]
Auto-TuneAdded the Auto-Tune feature in the Run menu which will automatically parse and reconstruct poor-performing SQL statements to produce faster, more reliable variations.
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NavigatorAdded a Navigator tab to My Insight which provides file compilation and simplified navigation while working with code.
New Database ObjectsWithin the database browser, describe, schema comparisons, and other areas of SQL Insight, the following object types have been added for use: Database Links, Dimensions, Materialized Views, Materialized View Logs, and Stored Outlines.
Auto-CompletionMade the possible Auto-Completion hints "scrollable" using the scroll keyboard shortcuts "Ctrl+Up" and "Ctrl+Down".
Auto-CompletionIntroduced Auto-Completion Statistics gathering, which tracks those completions used more prevelently to help decide how the Auto-Completion may work best for you.
Auto-CompletionWithin the options, allowed for the specification of an input file allowing the same configuration file to be shared by networked computers.
New WizardFor the Database Links, we have added a "New Database Link" wizard available from the Database menu and the database browser.
DBMS OutputIntroduced the ability to view the output of the HTP or HTF packages through DBMS Output or an external browser.
SQL EditorMade file "tabs" non-focusable, which means that they will not capture the keyboard input when switching between files.
SQL EditorCorrected defect which would default the editor to the wrong highlighter when a file is opened.
SQL EditorCorrected defect in which a user could receive errors when closing a SQL Builder window.
Drop ObjectCorrected defect which would not allow a java source object to be dropped.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.0.11.18]
Grid / Query ResultsCorrected critical defect which halted the ability to filter grid columns.
FTP ClientCorrected all known issues with FTP Connection stability and reenabled status displays.
Custom HighlightersCorrected all known issues with custom highlighters.
Custom HighlightersAdded option for case sensitivity when designating reserved words.
Custom HighlightersAdded string delimter of "Either" to allow both single quoted and double quoted strings.
Custom HighlightersAdded option to utilize the preprocessor element or ignore it.
Highlighter ConfigurationRedesigned layout for ease of use.
Highlighter ConfigurationAdded ability to load a custom highlighter from a configuration file.
Click here to download new highlighters.
Database BrowserAdded "Recycle Bin" to the database browser (per schema), with functionality to purge and restore objects within (Oracle 10g or higher).
Database BrowserAdded "Trash" to the database browser (per schema), allowing drag-and-drop for the quick removal of objects from a schema (Oracle 9i or previous).

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.0.9.2]
FTP ClientCorrected some known issues with FTP Connection stability.
Support DocumentationUpdated Documentation to reflect last version's modifications and included additional topic links.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.0.8.8]
Update SchemaMoved checking public synonyms to another step (performance increase).
Update SchemaAdded warnings for possible alteration / compilation errors.
Update SchemaImplemented display containing number of modifications and warnings found during analysis.
DDL GenerationIncreased performance on Table DDL generation, affecting Describe, Update Schema, and Schema Script generation performance.
GeneralRe-implemented the closing of session-dependant windows on a database disconnect.
DescribeA user / schema may now be described through the Session Editor (using "desc" command or by pressing F11), which will display a database browser filtered to the described user.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.0.8.6]
Session EditorRemoved shortcut for closing the current page.
Session EditorCorrected various points in which a semi-colon at the end of a statement caused unnecessary errors.
PL/SQL DebuggerCorrected defect which would freeze system on heavy calls to DBMS_Output.
Update SchemaAdded "Update Schema From..." option to the database browser, allowing you to generate a series of DDL scripts to upgrade the selected schema from another.
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Explain PlanCorrected defect of "Invalid Floating Point" when extremely large executions where displayed.
Explain PlanModified the selected object's describe information to display the object name within the header.
Explain PlanAdded ability to drag-out the selected object's describe information into a new describe window.
Explain PlanAdded option within the Database Options to hide or display the information/describe details on the Explain Plan.
Explain PlanModified the default display size of the various windows to present the necessary information more clearly.
Export DataThe option to ReExecute Query is not checked if the number of rows returned is known (displayed on the Grid's status panel).
Database ConnectionsCorrected defect pertaining to the location/utilization of certain Oracle 10g Client information.
DescribeCorrected describe refresh shortcut (F5).
Text ComparisonsCorrected all known defects pertaining to text comparisons.
GeneralAll tool windows (those with the gradient header) will display their appropriate menu, if available, when F10 is pressed.
GeneralDrastically improved system-wide performance and removed unnecessary CPU usage.
AboutAdded License Number and, if applicable, Registration Number to the About window for user reference.

Enhancements / Corrected Defects [3.0.7.4]
Check Query JoinsAdded "Check Query Joins" item to the Run menu, which parses a query and locates/corrects any potentionally missing joins.
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Online UpdatesAdded functionality to display version numbers and descriptions of a download release.
DDL Script GenerationCorrected defect in which a "default" within a parallel clause was being converted to a number.
Execute LoopDisabled menu item when database is unavailable.

This high-level enhancement list was generated as of version 3.0.8.6
Additional enhancements and defects corrections may be present in the current version.
For the history of previous revisions, please view SQL Insight 2 Revision History.


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