EECOL Wire Tools - Changelog Archive

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Version 0.7.9 - Mobile Responsive Enhancements

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Touch-Friendly Design Standards

Minimum 44px Touch Targets

• iOS Standard Compliance: All interactive elements meet Apple's minimum touch target size

• No Zoom Lockout: 16px minimum font size prevents iOS forced zoom on inputs

• Enhanced Usability: Larger touch areas improve mobile device accuracy

• Button Optimization: Consistent 44px minimum height across all buttons and inputs
• Input Enhancement: Larger padding and touch-friendly dimensions
• Improved Accessibility: Better usability for users with motor impairments
• Cross-Platform Support: Responsive design works on all mobile devices

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Table & Form Responsive Layouts

Advanced Layout Adaptations

• Horizontal Scroll Containers: Tables scroll horizontally on narrow screens

• Column Stacking: Form layouts stack vertically on mobile devices

• Compressed Titles: Smaller font sizes for space efficiency

• Touch-Optimized Spacing: Increased button and input spacing

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Comprehensive Tool Support

📋 Cutting Records

Table responsive scrolling with mobile-optimized display

⚖️ Weight Estimator

Touch-friendly calculator with stacking forms

📏 Mark Calculators

Mobile-optimized input sizing and button stacking

📏 Stop Mark Calculator

Enhanced responsive forms with touch targets

🎯 Reel Estimator

Scaled diagram with mobile compression

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Advanced Media Query System

• Breakpoint-Specific Styles: Targeted enhancements for screens under 640px
• Touch Device Detection: Enhanced features for haptic input devices
• Progressive Enhancement: Improved styles layer on top of existing responsive design
• Maintained Performance: Efficient CSS delivery without bloat

Complete mobile transformation of the EECOL Wire Tools Suite, delivering professional-grade user experience across all devices and screen sizes.

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Wire Diameter Preset Selectors

📏 Inch Presets

3/16" to 2-1/2" fractional measurements

📏 MM Presets

8mm to 40mm standard cable sizes

• Intelligent Unit Conversion: Auto-converts measurements to selected unit (inches/cm/mm)
• Precision Input: Up to 5-decimal places with automatic formatting
• Custom Flexibility: Manual input still supported for non-standard diameters
• Workflow Enhancement: Eliminates lookup time for common wire diameters

Added dropdown presets to reel estimator for quick access to standard wire and cable diameters.

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Version 0.7.8 - Import Button Repositioning & Enhanced Flexibility

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Strategic UI Repositioning

📋 Cutting Records Tool

• Import Button Locations: Moved "Import from Mark Calc" next to Starting Mark field and "Import from Stop Calc" next to Ending Mark field

• Enhanced Startup Import: Starting mark button now accepts data from both Mark Calculator and Stop Calculator for maximum flexibility

• Clean Interface: Removed misplaced buttons from inappropriate Reel Size area

• Logical Flow: Import buttons now positioned where users logically expect them

Strategic UI repositioning of import buttons for logical field association, with enhanced flexibility in data source selection.

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Version 0.7.7 - Delta Export Feature and UI Enhancements

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Cross-Tool Data Integration

Reel Estimator Integration

• Seamless Data Transfer: Auto-fill reel size data from Estimator tool

• Workflow Continuity: Direct calculation carry-over from estimation to recording

• Reduced Manual Entry: Imported flange diameter values (converted inches/mm)

• Automated Field Population: Instantly fills reel size input with estimated measurements
• Unit Intelligence: Handles metric/imperial conversions automatically
• Enhanced Productivity: Eliminates duplicate data entry and calculation errors

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UI Enhancement

Interface Consistency & Modal System

• Modal Popup Integration: Consistent EECOL-themed modal dialogs across all tools

• Button Sizing Optimization: Optimized button dimensions for better visual balance

• Professional Alerts: Replaced browser alert() with animated, branded modal popups
• Cross-Tool Consistency: Unified user experience with EECOL logo and fade-in animations
• Compact Design: Reduced vertical height while maintaining horizontal padding
• Visual Balance: Improved alignment with adjacent input fields

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Mark Calculator Integration

🧮 Cross-Tool Mark Data Transfer

• Save for Cutting Records: Both mark calculators now feature save buttons for direct import

• Data Synchronization: Calculated start/end marks automatically transfer to cutting records tool

• Rounded Integer Values: Marks stored and imported as rounded integers for accuracy

• Dual Calculator Support: Both wire-mark-calculator.html and wire-stop-mark-calculator.html integrated

• Streamlined Workflow: Calculate marks, save, then import directly into cutting records
• Enhanced Modals: Professional EECOL-themed modal confirmations replace browser alerts
• Professional UI: Consistent button styling, sizing, and animations across all calculators
• Import Buttons: Separate buttons for mark calculator vs stop calculator data

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Incremental Data Export

📊 Wire Cut Records Enhancement

• Incremental Exports: Export only newly added records since last export

• Timestamp Tracking: Uses localStorage to track last export timestamp

• Compatible CSV Format: Delta exports use identical CSV structure for seamless importing

• First Export Baseline: Initial export establishes baseline for future incremental exports

• Fresh Start: First delta export captures all existing records and sets timestamp baseline
• Subsequent Exports: Only exports records with timestamps newer than last delta export
• Data Integrity: Prevents duplicate records in shared CSV files and merged datasets
• User Feedback: Clear messages indicate export scope (new records since last export)

Features delta export functionality to prevent duplicate data when sharing incremental updates, plus refined UI elements for enhanced visual balance.

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Version 0.7.6 - 📍 Fixed Header Scrolling

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Pinned Header Elements

Non-scrolling Logo and Title

EECOL logo and main title remain fixed at the top while content scrolls below

🏠 Index Page Layout

• Fixed Header: Logo, title, and subtitle stay visible at top

• Scrollable Content: Overview, protocol, and tools scroll within the middle section

• Fixed Footer: Bottom navigation remains anchored

• Improved UX: Consistent header visibility across page scrolling

• Always Visible Branding: EECOL logo and suite title always displayed
• Smooth Scrolling: Content flows naturally between fixed elements
• Professional Layout: Header, scrollable content, footer structure

Enhances navigation clarity by keeping brand elements visible while allowing content to scroll efficiently.

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Version 0.7.5 - 🎨 Tool Suite Overview Enhancement

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Card-Style Overview Section

Professional Landing Page Introduction

Added comprehensive tool suite description with modern card styling above the wire cut protocol

🏠 Main Page Enhancement

• Descriptive Introduction: Clear explanation of calculator, estimator, and record-keeping capabilities

• Visual Feature Boxes: Three highlighted boxes showcasing Calculators 📊 Records 🔢 Estimators

• Modern Card Design: Matching knowledgebase/advanced-math styling with shadow, rounded corners, blue accent border

• Professional Presentation: Enhanced first impression for workshop professionals

• Enhanced User Experience: Immediate understanding of tool suite capabilities before tool selection
• Coordinated Design: Consistent styling with other suite pages for seamless navigation
• Modest but Modern: Balanced visual appeal without overwhelming the interface

Creates a professional, informative landing experience that showcases the comprehensive nature of the EECOL Wire Tools Suite.

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Version 0.7.4 - 📖 Content Enhancement

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Expanded Project Background & Objectives

Full Story Documentation

Added complete story of tool suite creation, including detailed project justification, motivations, and operational benefits

📦 The Wire Conversion and Reel Management Tool

• Conversion Conundrum: Solutions for feet-to-meter calculations with digit mark precision

• Precision Reeling: Exact machine stop-point calculations for professional reel presentation

• Reel Capacity Integration: In-house estimator with "anatomy of a reel" documentation

• Quality Standards: Commitment to clean, organized, and efficient wire room operations

• Comprehensive Narrative: Expanded each section with full project motivation and detailed operational context
• Professional Presentation: Eliminated short paragraphs in favor of complete story
• Operational Benefits: Detailed explanations of how tools minimize inventory fallout, save time/money, and ensure accuracy

Provides complete understanding of tool suite development and the commitment to operational excellence in wire room management.

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Version 0.7.3 - 🎖️ Credits & Contributors

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Contributor Recognition

Special Thanks to:

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Alex Cote

Input and Testing

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Tyler Klassen

Input and Updates

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Cline

Code Generation & Implementation

• Input & Testing: Valuable feedback and comprehensive testing by contributors
• Software Updates: Contributions to improve functionality and user experience
• AI Code Generation: Advanced AI assistance for code generation and implementation
• Community Support: Active involvement in the development and refinement process

Recognition of community contributions that help make the EECOL Wire Tools Suite even better.

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Version 0.7.2 - ✨ Quick Calculations

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Quick Mark Calculators Integration

📏 Mark Difference Calculator

Calculate length between start and end marks with instant conversion

🛑 Stop Mark Calculator

Determine cutting stop mark from start position and cut length

• Integrated Experience: Embedded directly in the cutting records page for quick access
• Unit Conversion: Automatic conversion between meters and feet
• Collapsible Design: Clean interface that expands when needed
• Flexible Direction: Count up/down options for stop mark calculations

Enhances wire cutting workflow by providing instant calculations without switching pages.

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Version 0.7.1 - Interface & Display

✅ Enhanced Wire Cut Records Display

Multiple Checkbox Display

System now supports simultaneous display of Full Pick, No Marks, and other flags

Combination Display Example

Full Pick, No Marks

• Flexible Recording: Check any combination of flags for comprehensive cut documentation
• Visual Clarity: Multiple flags displayed together without overlap
• User Control: Users decide appropriate flag combinations for each record

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Redesigned Knowledgebase Interface

Organized Content

Information categorized into colored sections with visual hierarchy

Preserved Diagram

Reel SVG animation and all original content maintained

The knowledgebase now features a modern layout inspired by advanced mathematics documentation, making information more accessible while preserving the completely original reel diagram and all technical details.

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Version History 0.0.1 - 0.6.9

Note: Versions 0.7.1, 0.7.2, 0.7.5, and 0.7.6 are listed above this section.

Early Wire Mark Calculators (0.0.x)

v0.0.1: Initial stop mark converter tool created.
v0.0.2: Added counting up or down feature because calculations were calculating negative sometimes.
v0.0.3: Added marking reference feature to have ability to offset wire marking position.
v0.0.5: Added counter to reel distance option, to be able to stop machine precisely when operator exactly wants.
v0.0.9: Added clear button for multi cut sessions.

Reel Estimator Development (0.1.x - 0.2.x)

v0.1.0: Initial creation of reel estimator.
v0.1.2: Added static SVG reel diagram.
v0.1.5: Added dynamic coloring to highlighted lines A, B, C, D, E with mouse hover.
v0.1.7: Added clearance option for standardized clearance.
v0.2.0: Complete reel estimator mathematics calculations overhaul.
v0.2.2: Added dynamic SVG reel animation to reel estimation results that show freeboard and layers dynamically according to operator choice.
v0.2.5: Initial creation of wire weight estimator.
v0.2.7: Overhauled wire weight estimator mathematical calculations.

Knowledgebase and Cutting Records Expansion (0.3.x - 0.4.x)

v0.3.0: Created knowledgebase, and advanced math pages for operator and industrial professional knowledgebase.
v0.3.3: Created credits pages.
v0.4.5: Initial creation of cutting records page.
v0.4.6: Added coil or reel selector option for coil or reel type orders.
v0.4.7: Added clear all records button and import/export to CSV functions.
v0.4.8: Added search options, and search bar for order history.
v0.4.9: Added quick stats bar for performance statistics.

Advanced Features and Batch Mode (0.5.x)

v0.5.0: Added full pick option.
v0.5.1: Added no marks option.
v0.5.2: Added system cut option.
v0.5.5: Added batch mode for multiple cut orders.
v0.5.6: Added start/end marks to batch options.
v0.5.7: Added coil/reel option to batch mode.
v0.5.8: Added cloud import/export options.
v0.5.9: Added print options to all pages results and all wire records.

UI Overhaul and Navigation (0.6.x)

v0.6.0: MASSIVE UI OVERHAUL! Separated single page massive HTML files into separate pages with anchor tags for better file management, easier code navigation, structure and organization.
v0.6.1: Created index landing page for tool navigation and a more professional, clean user interface, getting serious here.
v0.6.2: Added useful tool credits page.
v0.6.3: Added GDPR Privacy Policy page.
v0.6.4: Added backup data page.
v0.6.9: Linked all files with proper anchors as the old ones were incorrect after changes.

Changelog Archive & Historical Versions