Attribute Changer 7.0b - Changelog

What's new in Attribute Changer 7.0b:

May 18th, 2012

· It fixes a problem with winter/summer time adjustments.

What's new in Attribute Changer 7.0a:

May 18th, 2012

· Fixes a problem with EXIF dates when photos were touched with Google Picasa.

What's new in Attribute Changer 7.0:

February 28th, 2012

· Significant polish, enhancements and features are built into this new release, such as full Unicode support and date/time synchronization.

What's new in Attribute Changer 7.0 RC:

November 24th, 2011

· Update : Changed some labels and hints to make them easier to understand (Beta 2 / RC)
· Update : Added help file for version 7 (PDF format) (RC)
· Update : Enhanced dates are now enabled by default (RC)
· Bug fix : Created option missed in drop down list box for file synchronization feature (RC)
· Bug fix : Startup message missed if not invoked from Windows Explorer (RC)
· Bug fix : Help file cannot be launched from About tab on WinXP SP3 (RC)

What's new in Attribute Changer 7.0 Beta:

October 11th, 2011

· New : Shell extension now supports UNICODE
· New : Attribute Changer main application now supports UNICODE
· New : Installer is now UNICODE enabled
· New : Dates < 1980 can be activated ( at your own risk ... )
· New : Synchronization features between the different date and time stamps
· New : Generate random date and time stamps
· New : Partial updates now applies to EXIF date and time stamps as well
· Update : Enhanced context menu item for date and time fields
· Update : Large parts of the processing engine are rewritten
· Update : Changed some labels and hints to make them easier to understand
· Update : Dropped support for Windows 2000
· Bug fix : Header font in 'Advanced Reporting window'

What's new in Attribute Changer 6.20:

January 8th, 2010

New features:
· 32/64-bit shell extension (complete rewrite in C++)

Updates:
· Updated help files
· Dropped NSIS Install System in favor of Innosetup

Bug fixes:
· Main window position not correctly restored

What's new in Attribute Changer 6.20 Beta:

August 12th, 2009

New features:
· COM In-Process server (shell extension) redeveloped in C++
· 64-bit shell extension now available for 64-bit Windows XP, Vista and 7
· Inter-process communication now based on WM_CopyData and Windows Events
· Folder Redirection mechanism implemented on x64
· Dropped NSIS installer in favor of Innosetup
· 32-bit installer handles installation of 32-bit and 64-bit shell extension
Updates:
· Updated help files (not yet available in BETA)
· Updated messages.ini file (please verify)
· Dropped support for Windows 95/98/Me and NT 4.0

What's new in Attribute Changer 6.10b:

May 16th, 2009

· Simulation (Preview) mode now available on main page
· Simulation mode now automatically triggers detailed logging
· Added Donation link to the About tab
· Clicking Help button in About tab doesn't work on Windows XP SP3 for restricted users

What's new in Attribute Changer 6.10:

October 22nd, 2008

Changes:
· Added EXIF datetime options
· Added hint to display size of SELECTED files (hover the file selection label)
· Graphical user interface redesign now completely finished
· Restructured registry key HKCURomain's SoftwareAttribute Changer
· Added hint for advanced options to datetime entry fields
· Updated help file
· Datetime file and folder options always restored on application startup
· Disable datetime picker context menu when using relative adjustments

What's new in Attribute Changer 6.0a:

February 29th, 2008

· Upgraded to NSIS installer 2.35

What's new in Attribute Changer 6.0 (BN 2008.2.16):

February 19th, 2008

· Datetime checkboxes now work correctly (no focus problem anymore)
· Keyboard navigation order fixed
· Folder datetime stamps not retrieved on single folder selection
· Fixed truncated labels for longer translation strings
· Settings were applied twice when sequentially clicking the Apply and OK button
· Redesigned relative adjustments graphical user interface
· Redesigned global settings graphical user interface
· Apply button grayed after processing and reenabled on settings change
· Safer file/folder locking mechanism
· Better validation mechanism on entry fields
· Visual notification when date/time mask problem
· Dynamic multiline tabs for longer translation captions
· Moved shell extension class registration from installer to COM object
· Enhanced file and folder datetime stamp filter
· Redesigned file and folder filter GUI
· Removed 'Corrupt files/folders' option
· Upgraded to NSIS installer 2.33
· New shell extension registration procedure in installer
· › Should resolve sporadic missing menu entries on upgrade
· Major code rewrite
· › Settings are reset to default values on first launch (security reason)