RELEASE_NOTES.md

Release Notes

How to Create a Release

1. Update version number in:

   • ScreenRuler_pro.py (line ~906: version_label)
   • ProRuler.spec (name field)
   • README.md
   • CHANGELOG.md

2. Build the executable:

   pyinstaller --clean ProRuler.spec

3. Test the executable thoroughly

4. Create a release on GitHub:

   • Go to Releases → Draft a new release
   • Tag: v2.0.0
   • Title: ScreenRuler Pro v2.0.0
   • Attach: ScreenRuler_Pro_v2.0.0.exe from dist folder
   • Include: README.txt (user guide)
   • Copy changelog from CHANGELOG.md

5. Recommended release assets:

   • ScreenRuler_Pro_v2.0.0.exe (main executable)
   • README.txt (usage instructions for end users)
   • Source code (automatically included by GitHub)

Release Checklist

• Version numbers updated
• Executable built and tested
• All features working
• Keyboard shortcuts tested
• Multi-monitor support verified
• System tray icon displays correctly
• About dialog scrolls properly
• Settings persist across sessions
• Documentation updated
• CHANGELOG.md updated
• LICENSE file included
• Icon.ico included in release assets