BC4E Version History

2025-10-18: Migrate BC4E to 64-bit architecture to eliminate Visual C++ 2015 Redistributabl (x86) dependency and simplify deployment.

2025-09-28: Enhanced matchmaking with a new balance between social play and competitive fairness. Added more detailed skill level options.

2025-09-26: Players can now take a break at any time. Removed the position-based control from the Waiting Players list.

2025-09-21: Added feature to show player Gender and Level to both laptop screens during matches.

2025-09-08: Enhanced "Sign In Player" lock feature and added PIN reset capability.

2025-08-28: Enhanced Mixed Double ratio control with new "1:1" option and improved MD distribution.

2025-08-20: Fixed profile update issue that reset last_use_date incorrectly.

2025-08-18: Fixed next Pick time calculation bug near club end time.

2025-07-23: Enhanced Club Async Mode with decoupled matchmaking and court allocation.

2025-07-08: Relaxed player pairing rules and improved queue positioning for late joiners.

Fixed rare scheduling issue where late arrivals could get extra matches under specific conditions:

• Player sign-ins spread over extended period
• Multiple match sessions with unfilled courts
• Late arrival with no players waiting
• Active players with different "turns" to play

Fixed "Missing#" column order in match history report.

2025-06-09: Fixed bug with disabled schedules in Config window.

2025-05-16: Redesigned UI for Async Mode with individual court management.

2025-05-04: Fixed User Type Weights configuration bug.

2025-05-01: Major enhancements:

• Support for both Singles and Doubles matches
• Queue management with "Turn to Play" ordering
• Player position notification in queue
• Fixed club fee application timing

2025-03-30: Added flexible session effective period in weeks.

2025-03-29: Fixed bugs in adding new Club Users and User Types.

2025-03-23: Fixed secondary screen color-coded Court Views.

2025-03-18: Added color-coded courts for seniors and club break features.

Session count control with 5-20 visit top-ups.

2024-11-26: Fixed a bug where player names weren't sorted in Player Views due to a removed code line.

2024-10-27: Enhanced online data sync and added a feature to clear inactive club users.

2024-09-30: Fixed a 64-bit build issue, ensuring 32-bit compatibility.

2024-09-21: Replaced barcodes with rolling PINs for online features. Count breaks only if a player's turn is skipped.

2024-09-07: Fixed a rare bug where late-signing players could have extra matches.

2024-08-23: Enhanced data storage for uploading club changes online, supporting mobile app releases.

2024-08-20: Fixed a bug where other options reset to default on restart, introduced in a previous hotfix.

2024-08-09: Fixed a bug where the "Mixed Double Ratio" reset to default on restart.

2024-06-22: Fixed a bug in deleting or unregistering club users in earlier packages.

2024-06-05: Fixed a bug where the package connected to an internal site instead of the public one.

2024-04-20: Removed file timestamp dependency during upgrades to avoid download issues.

2024-03-29: Fixed a bug in club user filtering when clubs had inactive days in user type settings.

2024-03-25: Fixed a bug in player swaps and enhanced internet features for remote mobile app operation.

2023-06-21: Fixed a bug where other options reset to default on restart, introduced in a previous hotfix.

2023-02-15: Fixed a bug where the "Mixed Double Ratio" reset to default on restart.

Simplified option configuration and increased data storage limits.

Enhanced error logging for easier troubleshooting.

Fixed bugs in match arrangement and player registration.

Enhanced user interface and streamlined license renewal features.

Added online features for data sync and remote operation via mobile apps.

Simplified the UI and introduced a "One On One Off" cycle feature.

Fixed bugs in mixed double ratio control and gender balance enforcement.

Improved match arrangement with mixed double ratio control and streamlined gender options.

Added user type weighting for matchmaking preferences.

Fixed bugs in handling multiple club periods on the same day.

Enhanced user type and schedule configuration.

Added support for multiple club periods on the same day, perfect for badminton schools.

Added COVID-19 vaccine passport validation for safety.

Started developing distributed app features for multi-site clubs.

Added initials-based search for faster player sign-ins.

Introduced "Days To Play" settings for user types and enhanced data validation.

Fixed a bug where users could input values not in the dropdown list, causing data errors.

Fixed a bug with uneven court layout in some screen resolutions in version 2.2.0.

Displayed only court numbers in the background to reduce color interference.

Fixed a bug introduced in version 2.1.9 when manually managing courts, like deleting matches. Minimize the refreshed screen areas.

Reduced the screen area of each court by displaying court names in the background instead of on top, allowing more courts to be displayed.

Enhanced the match arrangement engine for better player candidate selection.

Added a feature to lock the player registry, preventing unpaid players from registering themselves.

Changed player highlighting to logging a message instead.

Added a feature to highlight the latest player who left, allowing easy re-addition.

Added a feature to refresh views with dual screens without restarting the application.

Fixed a bug where late-registering players could have an incorrect initial match count.

Fixed a bug where exported club user .csv files included an extra row with date and time as user names.

Fixed a bug where BC4E couldn't store configured club fee values and issues when deleting multiple rows in configuration.

Fixed a bug where BC4E couldn't recover from errors when adding new club users with missing data.

Initial public release after two years of successful use at Takapuna Badminton Club, receiving excellent feedback and establishing the foundation for future development.