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  2010
February 9, 2010
QF-Test Version 3.1.4 released
This development version serves as a prerelease for the coming production release 3.2 of QF-Test. It focuses on completion and stabilization of the many new features introduced over the last year.
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  2009
December 1, 2009
QF-Test Version 3.1.3 released
This new development version focuses on stabilizing the new workbench view and an enhanced report with 'Test-step' nodes for structuring 'Test-cases'.
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November 11, 2009
Exhibitor at W-JAX 2009
QFS presents itself and the latest version of QF-Test in November 2009 at the W-JAX conference at Munich, Germany.
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October 15, 2009
QF-Test Version 3.1.2 released
This latest development version comes with many new features and improvements especially for QF-Test's user interface and adds support for interacting with the popular open source test management tool TestLink.
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September 30, 2009
Support for Eclipse/SWT 3.5.1 added
An add-on for QF-Test 3.1.1 and 3.0.3 with support for the latest Eclipse/SWT version is now available.
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October 10, 2009
Exhibitor at ASQT 2009
QFS presents itself and the latest version of QF-Test in October 2009 at ASQT 2009 - User Conference Software Quality and Test at Klagenfurt, Austia.
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July 28, 2009
QF-Test Version 3.1.1 released
Highlights of this new version on the development branch are completion of the new check mechanism with custom check support for all check data types and user-defined bookmarks for faster navigation. The new ClassNameResolver is a major milestone for AJAX web testing, where it significantly improves component recognition.
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July 28, 2009
QF-Test version 3.0.3 released
Besides fixing a number of bugs this version on the production branch mainly provides bidirectional compatibility with the new check mechanism in the current development version.
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June 25, 2009
QF-Test versions 3.0.2-p2 and 3.1.0-p1 released
The patch versions 3.0.2-p2 and 3.1.0-p1 provide support for the new version of Eclipse 3.5 "Galileo".
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May 19, 2009
QF-Test Version 3.1.0 released
Version 3.1.0 is the first release on the new development branch of QF-Test.
This version comes with a bunch of new features. Highlights are combined testing of a web page and its embedded Java applets, automatic refactoring for calls to test-cases, procedures and dependencies when their targets change and new, powerful APIs for setting options, custom checks, next-generation resolvers and monitoring of test-runs.
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March 27, 2009
QF-Test Version 3.0.2 released
Version 3.0.2 is a maintenance release for the current production branch of QF-Test.
Besides a number of bug-fixes this version also comes with support for the latest Eclipse/SWT versions 3.4.2 and 3.5M6 and an extension to the daemon API.
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March 10, 2009
Exhibitor at JAX 2009
QFS presents itself and the latest version of QF-Test in April 2009 at the JAX conference at Mainz, Germany.
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January 23, 2009
QF-Test Version 3.0.1 released
Version 3.0.1 is a maintenance release for the current production branch of QF-Test.
Besides a number of bug-fixes this version also comes with new features, among them the ability to directly specify proxy settings for a web SUT.
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  2008
December 5, 2008
QF-Test Version 3.0 released
The final version of QF-Test 3.0 is now available.
Highlights among the new features include cross-browser web testing with web2.0/AJAX support, integration with HP Quality Center and Imbus TestBench, Groovy as a second scripting language, 64-bit support for SWT on Windows and Linux and many more.
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November 7, 2008
Final Beta for QF-Test Version 3 released
Todays release of QF-Test 2.9.9 heralds the end of the beta period for QF-Test version 3.
The re-engineered web module provides improved Ajax support and a general speedup. Web testing with Mozilla on Linux is now supported for the first time.
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October 10, 2008
QF-Test 2.2.4 released
Version 2.2.4 is a maintenance release for the current production branch of QF-Test.
It primarily adds support for the recently released Eclipse/SWT version 3.4.1 and fixes some minor bugs.
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September 30, 2008
Second Beta Version of QF-Test 3 released
Today version 2.9.2 has been released, the second beta version of QF-Test version 3.
Beside a stabilised web module it contains a number of enhancements and also adds support for the recently released Eclipse/SWT version 3.4 "Ganymede" including 64-bit variant for Linux.
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July 16, 2008
QF-Test Version 3 Beta released
With QF-Test 2.9.1 today the first official beta version of QF-Test 3.0 has been released.
Beside the highlight "Web testing", Groovy is now supported as second scripting language and integration with common test management tools (HP/Mercury Quality Center, Imbus TestBench) is possible. Furthermore basic procedures can be generated automatically now and annoying OutOfMemoryErrors were abolished thanks to split run-logs.
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July 1, 2008
QF-Test 2.2.3 released
Version 2.2.3 is a maintenance release for the current production branch of QF-Test.
It adds support for the recently released Eclipse/SWT version 3.4 "Ganymede", including the 64-bit variant for Linux.
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March 26, 2008
QF-Test 2.2.2 released
Version 2.2.2 is a maintenance release for the current production branch of QF-Test.
It adds support for SWT versions 3.4M5 and 3.3.2 - the latter now also including 64-bit Linux - and fixes a number of bugs, among them a serious memory leak.
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January 24, 2008
QF-Test 2.2.1 released
Version 2.2.1 is a maintenance release for the current production branch of QF-Test.
Besides a number of bug-fixes this version also comes with new features, among them support for Eclipse/SWT 3.4 milestone 4.
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  2007
December 5, 2007
Medium upgrade to QF-Test 2.2.0 released
Version 2.2.0 is the first release on the new production branch of QF-Test.
New features include data driver nodes for Excel files and databases, a progress indicator for interactive tests and dynamic comments in reports.
Together with the completion of the feature set for SWT testing, the new thread security check for Swing applications and the expansion of the standard library this represents a great leap from version 2.0.
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October 29, 2007
QF-Test version 2.1.1 released
Version 2.1.1 is a maintenance release for the current development branch of QF-Test.
Besides a number of bug-fixes it completes the new features introduced with version 2.1.0 and adds a few of its own, like support for Eclipse/SWT 3.3.1 and improved configuration of the available memory for QF-Test.
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September 12, 2007
QF-Test version 2.1.0 released
Version 2.1.0, the new development release of QF-Test, is now available for download. It comes with many new features and support for Eclipse/SWT and Swing testing are now on par.
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August 16, 2007
QF-Test version 2.0.5 released
This maintenance release for QF-Test 2.0 just fixes a number of bugs.
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July 5, 2007
Exhibitor at Java Forum Stuttgart
QFS attended the Java Forum Stuttgart 2007 as exhibitor including a very well attended presentation.
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July 3, 2007
QF-Test version 2.0.4 released
This maintenance release for QF-Test 2.0 adds support for the recently released Eclipse/SWT version 3.3 "Europa" and also fixes a number of bugs.
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May 16, 2007
QF-Test version 2.0.3 released
This maintenance release for QF-Test 2.0 adds support for Eclipse/SWT version 3.3M7, further simplifies testing of Eclipse/RCP based applications and fixes a number of bugs.
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March 26, 2007
QF-Test version 2.0.2 released
Besides some bugfixes, this maintenance release for QF-Test 2.0 also introduces a few new features, including automatic retrieval of component names for Eclipse/RCP-based applications.
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March 14, 2007
Exhibitor at Swiss Testing Day
QFS attends the Swiss Testing Day 2007 in Zurich as exhibitor including a very well attended presentation.
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January 23, 2007
Exhibitor at OOP
QFS presents itself and the latest version of QF-Test at OOP 2007 in Munich.
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January 19, 2007
QF-Test version 2.0.1 released
This is a maintenance release for QF-Test 2.0.
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  2006
December 5, 2006
QF-Test 2.0 Final released
The final version of QF-Test 2.0 has been released today.
Highlights among the many new features include support for testing of SWT based applications, small-scale test management support, an automated dependency management mechanism, data-driven testing without the need for scripting and the fully redesigned report generation system.
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November 27, 2006
Release Candidate for QF-Test 2.0 released
QF-Test 1.99.1, the Release Candidate for QF-Test 2.0, has been released today.
Highlights are improved support for testing of SWT based applications, including the latest Eclipse version 3.2.1, and the fully redesigned report generation system.
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October 4, 2006
QF-Test Version 2 Beta released
QF-Test 1.99.0, the first Beta version for QF-Test 2.0 has been released today.
Highlights among the new features are support for testing Eclipse/SWT based applications, small-scale test management support, fully automated dependency management and data-driven testing without the need for scripting.
Further info, Download
June 21, 2006
qftestJUI version 1.08.6 released
Besides some bugfixes, this maintenance release for the stable 1.8 branch of qftestJUI also introduces a few new features, including a new way of recording image checks and a menu item for triggering thread dumps in the system under test.
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January 23, 2006
Exhibitor at SQC 2006
QFS presents itself and the latest version of qftestJUI at Software & Systems Quality Conferences in Düsseldorf.
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January 16, 2006
Exhibitor at OOP 2006
QFS attends OOP 2006 at Munich as exhibitor including a well attended presentation.
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February 1, 2006
qftestJUI version 1.08.5 released
A subtle change in JDK version 1.05.0_06 could cause an annoying exception which this release fixes along with a number of other small issues. It also comes with a few minor improvements and updates to the documentation.
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  2005
November 15, 2005
qftestJUI tutorial available in French
Thanks to our distributor for France, KAPITEC, the qftestJUI tutorial is now also available in French.
Link to French tutorial
October 28, 2005
QFS at the Systems 2005
Martina Schmid from QFS has been invited to participate in a panel discussion titled "Impulses for Innovations: Being Successful in a Niche
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September 27, 2005
qftestJUI version 1.08.4 released
This version of qftestJUI fixes a bug that prevented proper recording of checks on sub-items of complex components.
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September 15, 2005
qftestJUI version 1.08.3 released
This version of qftestJUI now officially supports load testing. The event filters introduced in the previous version make it possible to run multiple SUTs on a single desktop. This version adds the ability to synchronize tests across multiple machines.
The newly introduced license models facilitate running a large number of parallel tests at a reasonable price.
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September 13, 2005
Techtrust appointed distributor for qftestJUI in India
QFS is pleased to announce the partnership with TECHTRUST who will distribute qftestJUI in India and also offer support.
More information
June 8, 2005
qftestJUI version 1.08.2 released
Besides some bugfixes, this maintenance release for the stable 1.8 branch of qftestJUI also includes a number of new features, most notably an event filter for increased test stability under heavy load and the ability to run multiple test-suites in batch mode.
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March 15, 2005
qftestJUI version 1.08.1 released
This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.8 branch of qftestJUI.
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January 24, 2005
Medium upgrade for qftestJUI released
Version 1.08.0, the new stable version of qftestJUI, is now available for download.
Highlights of this update include support for Java applets, recording of Drag&Drop, on-the-fly compression of run-logs, Jython terminals and a host of other new features.
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January 18, 2005
Kapitec Software appointed distributor for qftestJUI in France
QFS is pleased to announce the partnership with KAPITEC SOFTWARE SAS who will distribute qftestJUI in France and also offer support.
More information
January 10, 2005
qftestJUI version 1.07.2 released
This latest release for the development version 1.7 of qftestJUI is now feature-complete. The new connection mechanism, Jython terminals, recording and replay of Drag&Drop have been further enhanced and honed, more new features were added and a number of bugs have been fixed.
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  2004
December  21, 2004
qftestJUI version 1.06.2 released
This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.06 branch of qftestJUI.
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November 8, 2004
qftestJUI version 1.07.1 released
This is a maintenance release for the recently released development version 1.07.0 of qftestJUI.
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November 4, 2004
New version of qftestJUI released
Version 1.07.0, the new development release of qftestJUI, is now available for download. The number of new features in this release is huge. Most prominent are support for Java applets, direct recording of Drag&Drop, return values for Procedure nodes, on-the-fly compression of run-logs, hierarchical resolution of component names and a NameResolver for OptionPanes.
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August  24, 2004
qftestJUI version 1.06.1 released
This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.06 branch of qftestJUI.
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May 25, 2004
Medium upgrade for qftestJUI released
Version 1.06.0, the new stable version of qftestJUI, is now available for download.
Highlights in this update include image checks for the automated verification of graphical user-interface elements and time constraints for monitoring response time behavior. This release additionally offers support of Java version 1.5 as well as a new plugin concept for jar files, the integration of external script editors, and a test library with useful standard procedures.
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April 6, 2004
qftestJUI version 1.05.2 released
This new release on the qftestJUI development branch features support for JDK 1.5 beta, automatic handling of temporary modal dialogs and 'busy' GlassPanes as well as improved recording, packing and replay of mouse events in tricky circumstances.
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March 30, 2004
Impressions from CeBIT
QFS took part in CeBIT 2004 - one of the world's largest IT trade-shows - in Hannover, Germany from March 18th through the 24th.
We are very happy with the feedback we received for qftestJUI on seven hard but inspiring days at the fair. We had lots of interesting talks and presentations at our stand. Besides more than 100 new business contacts we also enjoyed meeting some of our customers in person.
February 15, 2004
qftestJUI version 1.05.1 released
This new release on the qftestJUI development branch features improved image checks, response-time verification and a new tutorial chapter about complex components and their sub-items.
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January 15, 2004
qftestJUI version 1.04.3 released
This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.04 branch of qftestJUI.
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  2003
November 18, 2003
New version of qftestJUI released
Version 1.05.0, the new development release of qftestJUI, is now available for download. This release contains a host of new features like image checks, a standard library of common procedures, generation of package and procedure documentation and automatic logging of screenshots after an error, to name only a few.
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November 6, 2003
qftestJUI version 1.04.2 released
This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.04 branch of qftestJUI.
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October 14, 2003
qftestJUI version 1.04.1 released
This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.04 branch of qftestJUI.
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October 7, 2003
New release of qflib available
Version 0.99.0 of qflib, the free Java library developed and maintained by Quality First Software GmbH, is now available for download.
qflib is compatible with JDK 1.1 through JDK 1.4 and is composed of a mixture of packages, covering various aspects of Java program design with an emphasis on GUI development.
About qflib, Download
September 9, 2003
Medium upgrade for qftestJUI released
Version 1.04.0, the second medium upgrade for qftestJUI since version 1.0, is now available for download.
Main new features compared to version 1.02 are support for Java WebStart, extended support for distributed development through an include mechanism and dependency tracking across multiple suites.
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August 7, 2003
qftestJUI version 1.02.2 released
This maintenance release for the stable 1.02 branch of qftestJUI features a greatly improved tutorial.
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July 23, 2003
qftestJUI version 1.03.1 released
This new release on the qftestJUI development branch features full support for Java WebStart and a greatly improved tutorial.
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June 24, 2003
qftestJUI version 1.02.1 released
This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.02 branch of qftestJUI.
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May 27, 2003
New version of qftestJUI released
Version 1.03.0, the latest development release of qftestJUI, is now available for download. This version has several important new features, among them support for Java WebStart, an include mechanism for test-suites and automatic management of component dependencies across multiple test-suites.
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April 2, 2003
Medium upgrade for qftestJUI released
Version 1.02.0, the first medium upgrade for qftestJUI is now available for download. Major new features relative to 1.0 are a powerful interactive debugger, support for distributed development and a Jython extension API for component and item names.
The upgrade is free for all registered users. As a special introductory offer, new customers will receive a free support-point with each commercial license.
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March 4, 2003
qftestJUI version 1.01.2 released
The final version on the development branch 1.01 of qftestJUI is now available for download. It features further improvements to the debugger and refinements for report generation.
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January 29, 2003
qftestJUI version 1.00.2 released
This is another maintenance release for the stable 1.00 branch of qftestJUI.
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January 15, 2003
qftestJUI version 1.01.1 released
The highlights of this new release for the 1.01 development branch are a debugger interface for tests and the ability to merge test-suites.
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  2002
December 10, 2002
qftestJUI version 1.00.1 released
This is a maintenance release for the stable 1.00 branch of qftestJUI.
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November 27, 2002
qftestJUI version 1.01.0 released
This is the first release on the new development branch with a number of new features like improved Drag&Drop and an extension API.
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October 8, 2002
qftestJUI version 1.0 final released
We are very pleased to announce the general availability of the final version 1.0 of qftestJUI. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all customers and users who have supported us during the beta-test period.
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September 26, 2002
New web-design and logo
We proudly present the new design of our web-site, just in time for the upcoming release 1.0 of qftestJUI. The new logo and web-design were created by puredesign, Berlin.
August 7, 2002
Relaunch of qftestJUI mailing list
The mailing list for qftestJUI users, qftestJUI-list@qfs.de, is now hosted directly on our web-site. Users can (un)subscribe and change their preferences on the mailing list page. A list archive is also available.