Personal Notes File


Release History

Date/Version: Comments:
2026-Apr-17
Version 2.03
16th public release
  • Larger toolbar buttons and other user interface improvements;
  • Ability to change the background and font color of the notes information area;
  • Fixed code page translation to CP1254 (Windows Turkish) for opened CRD files;
  • The maximum length of the secret key for TOTP increased from 32 to 64 characters;
  • Added the ability to individually delete a specific recently used file name from the File menu;
  • Added NOTEFILE environment variable to skip automatic loading of Pascal scripts and external command lists;
  • Improvements in the About dialog box;
  • Bug fixes and documentation corrections.
2021-Oct-10
Version 2.02
15th public release
  • Switched to a donationware licensing model;
  • Addition of the Calculate TOTP... menu command;
  • Addition of the new Tools menu and the ability to run external commands (defined in NOTEFILE.CMD file) as filters on the selected text;
  • Improvements in handling of international characters in Find (In ASCII case) and Edit | Copy ASCII menu options;
  • The maximum number of Quick Search Items increased from 9 to 25;
  • Display of line and column cursor position in the status bar;
  • Addition of the tel: protocol in the Autodial command;
  • Bug fixes in the Search menu (Linux);
  • Other minor bug fixes.
2018-Nov-14
Version 2.01
14th public release
  • The generation of .bak and .bk* files is now configurable; if Backup file count in File | Setup... is 0, then no new .bak or .bk* file will be created;
  • New unlimited Undo and Redo;
  • Linux-specific changes:
    • Keyboard shortcut for switching between Notes Information Area and the notes index list is now Ctrl+TAB;
    • File names and extensions are in lowercase by default;
    • Some dialog boxes are now user-resizable;
  • Bug fixes and user interface improvements.
2016-Nov-18
Version 2.00
13th public release
(First release of NOTEFILE)
  • A complete rewrite using Lazarus IDE, with a new application name;
  • A new file format (NTF) with UTF-8 character encoding, mandatory compression, improved encryption, and smaller data file size;
  • A new web-based Help system;
  • Improvements in the Search menu;
  • Improvements in Card Information, including creation time and last update time of each card and the .ntf file itself;
  • Added TRANSLIT.TXT file for flexible transliteration and character substitution;
  • Added PSCRIPT.TXT file for the new PScript menu (Pascal scripting);
  • Rarely used and outdated Phonebook menu removed;
  • Free registration removed;
  • The maximum length for a card was increased from 32,768 bytes to 500,000 code points;
  • Bug fixes.
2016-Nov-18
Version 1.24
Twelfth public release
(Final release of ADDRFILE)
  • A hidden option to save the TXT file in UTF-8 format (file name must end with 'utf8.txt');
  • Use of Ultimate Packer for eXecutables (upx.sourceforge.net) for smaller EXE size was discontinued;
  • Released simultaneously with Version 2.00 as a final migration aid for ADDRFILE users;
  • Some bug fixes.
2009-Feb-25
Version 1.23
Eleventh public release
  • Addition of the Change Case menu option;
  • Addition of the Paste Random String menu option;
  • Modification to the Copy ASCII menu option;
  • Minor bug fixes.
2004-Nov-17
Version 1.22
Tenth public release
  • Saving the restored window coordinates instead of the current ones to prevent the maximized window problem;
  • A phone dialer similar to, but better than the one in CARDFILE;
  • Ability to execute commands stored in the address file;
  • Minor bug fixes.
2004-Jun-28
Version 1.21
Ninth public release
  • Ability to optionally compress CSV files;
  • Addition of the Clear Recent file names command;
  • Improvements in the Phonebook menu to support more brands of mobile phones;
  • Addition of the Close Port and Mobile Information commands;
  • Ability to Resequence phonebook entries from an arbitrary starting point;
  • Many bug fixes and GUI improvements.
2003-Dec-16
Version 1.20
Eighth public release
  • Addition of the Card Information command;
  • Alternate save file name support (for mirroring your data file);
  • Smaller EXE size, thanks to Ultimate Packer for eXecutables (upx.sourceforge.net);
  • Many bug fixes.
2002-Sep-17
Version 1.19
Seventh public release
  • Ability to read CRD files with an RRG header;
  • Ability to manipulate mobile phonebook entries by using the newly added Phonebook menu;
  • Improvements in the Search menu and ability to do replacements;
  • Addition of some menu shortcuts;
  • File drag-and-drop support;
  • Ability to move the address index list to the left;
  • Other improvements and bug fixes.
2002-May-22
Version 1.18
Sixth public release
  • Confirmation prompt for the delete card command;
  • Autosave of the currently edited card;
  • Ability to buy a permanent license;
  • Changes to the Registry location;
  • Bug fixes.
2001-Jul-22
Version 1.17
Fifth public release
  • Online registration via the Web;
  • Ability to specify word wrap;
  • Ability to indent printouts;
  • Expansion of tabs to spaces on printouts;
  • Set the maximum length for a card to 32 KB to prevent problems;
  • Fixed Search menu items in the pop-up menu which were not working;
  • Bug fixes.
2000-Feb-07
Version 1.16
Fourth public release
  • Ability to change font properties;
  • Ability to read CRD files larger than 64 KB;
  • Bug fixes.
1999-Nov-04
Version 1.15
Third public release
  • Some bug fixes;
  • Password prompt was secured;
  • Solved problems with size adjustment of controls;
  • Addition of automatic save functionality.
1999-Oct-11
Version 1.14
Second public release
(Skipped unpublished versions 1.12 through 1.13)
  • Ability to read and write in TXT format;
  • Ability to optionally encrypt CSV files;
  • Ability to adjust the size of controls;
  • Configuration options saved in the data file;
  • Bug fixes.
1999-Apr-05
Version 1.11
First public release with basic functions
  • Ability to read old CRD files;
  • Ability to read and write in CSV (native) format;
  • Quick Search Items feature;
  • Free registration via email.