Attribute Changer Changelog

What's new in Attribute Changer 11.30a Build 2024.1.28

Jan 29, 2024
  • It fixes several issues:
  • Name filters were not correctly saved when closing the application
  • Crash when files or folders stored at the root of a drive had very long names
  • Crash when multiple running instances were closed from Windows Taskbar
  • Reset action did not delete “Attribute Changer” root key from registry

New in Attribute Changer 11.30 Build 2023.10.14 (Oct 16, 2023)

  • Feature:
  • Use UNC naming convention in processing engine to support path lengths up to 32767 characters.

New in Attribute Changer 11.20b Build 2023.10.14 (Oct 15, 2023)

  • Feature:
  • Use UNC naming convention in processing engine to support path lengths up to 32767 characters.

New in Attribute Changer 11.20b Build 2023.8.15 (Aug 15, 2023)

  • A maintenance release of Attribute Changer 11.20 is available and can be downloaded free of charge.
  • It fixes an issue in the reporting window where the ‘Photo – After’ column value did not get updated.
  • If you find this program useful, please consider making a donation. Many thanks for your contribution!

New in Attribute Changer 11.20a Build 2023.8.5 (Aug 5, 2023)

  • Fixes an inter-process communication (IPC) issue when running a shell and portable instance in parallel. The portable instance then used the selection of the selected items in Windows Explorer.
  • In Control Panel / Programs and Features, the correct version information is now registered for customers using software distribution solutions.

New in Attribute Changer 11.20 Build 2023.6.2 (Jun 2, 2023)

  • Version 11.20 includes the following enhancements:
  • Make Attribute Changer portable
  • Saving main window position (portable mode)
  • Context menu for attribute checkboxes
  • Add option to make Attribute Changer stay in front
  • Option to select/deselect shell extension in installer
  • Fix EXIF issue with IPTC segment
  • Updated user guide

New in Attribute Changer 11.20 Build 2023.4.10 Beta (Apr 10, 2023)

  • Make Attribute Changer portable
  • Saving main window position (portable mode)
  • Context menu for attribute checkboxes
  • Add option to make Attribute Changer stay in front
  • Option to select/deselect shell extension in installer
  • Fix EXIF issue with IPTC segment

New in Attribute Changer 11.10 Build 2022.12.26 (Dec 27, 2022)

  • Enhanced JPEG EXIF header detection, supporting more JPEG files
  • Rewrite of detailed logging feature
  • Natural sort algorithm for detailed logging
  • Subdir state saved on exit
  • Fixed TAB order for keyboard navigation
  • Fixed issue to display all elements in ‘Size’ filter listbox
  • Fixed broken mouse wheel scrolling in listboxes
  • Fixed issue to disable controls during processing
  • Fixed memory hog in processing engine

New in Attribute Changer 11.10 Build 2022.12.26 (Dec 27, 2022)

  • Enhanced JPEG EXIF header detection, supporting more JPEG files
  • Rewrite of detailed logging feature
  • Natural sort algorithm for detailed logging
  • Subdir state saved on exit
  • Fixed TAB order for keyboard navigation
  • Fixed issue to display all elements in ‘Size’ filter listbox
  • Fixed broken mouse wheel scrolling in listboxes
  • Fixed issue to disable controls during processing
  • Fixed memory hog in processing engine

New in Attribute Changer 11.00 Build 2022.03.29 (Mar 30, 2022)

  • New, simplified user interface
  • Merge file and folder properties/filters
  • Simplified user guide
  • Main window opens near mouse pointer
  • F /D and /T options in name filters to tag specific items
  • Use of comments in name filters
  • New advanced option ‘Date and time Now’
  • Unsorted list of name filters
  • Add GByte unit to filters
  • Fixed failing case changes for UNC paths
  • Fixed flickering issues
  • Fixed issue that junctions and symlinks were resolved in recursive mode
  • Fixed high DPI scaling issues during application startup
  • Fixed issue that Randomize tab was not shown for Photos

New in Attribute Changer 11.00 Build 2022.02.12 RC 3 (Feb 13, 2022)

  • Feature: New, simplified user interface
  • Feature: Merge file and folder properties/filters
  • Feature: Simplified user guide
  • Feature: Main window opens near mouse pointer
  • Feature: /F /D and /T options in name filters to tag specific items
  • Feature: Use of comments in name filters
  • Feature: New advanced option ‘Date and time Now’
  • Feature: Unsorted list of name filters
  • Feature: Add GByte unit to filters
  • Bugfix: Resolve flickering issues
  • Bugfix: Junctions and symlinks were resolved in recursive mode
  • Bugfix: High DPI scaling issues during application startup
  • Bugfix: Randomize tab not shown for Photos

New in Attribute Changer 10.10a Build 2021.05.12 (May 12, 2021)

  • Feature : Add German and Portuguese (Brazilian) translation
  • Bugfix : ‘Picture date and time from JPEG’ feature did not work correctly
  • Bugfix : Small visual glitch, tabs not aligned

New in Attribute Changer 10.10 Build 2021.04.26 (Apr 26, 2021)

  • Feature: Sequence mode for files and folders
  • Bugfix: Exif header without DateTime tags could remove GPS tags
  • Bugfix: XMP tag issues when saving EXIF modifications
  • Bugfix: Advanced mode for photos did not always work
  • Bugfix: Filter name exceptions were not saved

New in Attribute Changer 10.0a Build 2020.09.27 (Sep 27, 2020)

  • Update: Add support for High Contrast themes
  • Fixed: Date and time context menu always displayed in English
  • Fixed: Paste date and time values from File Properties tab did not always work

New in Attribute Changer 10.0 Build 2020.09.19 (Sep 20, 2020)

  • New : Redate folder for non-recursive operation
  • New : Filter settings are applied to all features
  • New : Add ‘Date Taken’ property to JPEG file if it does not exist.
  • Update : Major code rewrite and cleanup
  • Update : Make OK button the default
  • Update : Photo tab is hidden if no JPEG file is selected
  • Update : Use latest version of Innosetup
  • Update : Simplified name exceptions management
  • Fixed : Missing translated strings in Reporting window
  • Fixed : Erroneous mousewheel scrolling in advanced options listbox

New in Attribute Changer 10.0 Build 2020.08.05 Beta (Aug 6, 2020)

  • New : Redate folder for non-recursive operation
  • New : Filter settings are applied to all features
  • New : Add ‘Date Taken’ property to JPEG file if it does not exist.
  • Update : Major code rewrite and cleanup
  • Update : Make OK button the default
  • Update : Photo tab is hidden if no JPEG file is selected
  • Update : Use latest version of Innosetup
  • Update : Simplified name exceptions management
  • Fixed : Missing translated strings in Reporting window
  • Fixed : Erroneous mousewheel scrolling in advanced options listbox

New in Attribute Changer 9.50a Build 2020.2.15 (Feb 15, 2020)

  • Fixes background progress reporting while empty folders are being removed at the end of a profile run.
  • Fixes a rare hang while creating folders on cloud storage.

New in Attribute Changer 9.10f Build 2019.11.22 (Nov 22, 2019)

  • Update: Resolve EXIF issue with JFIF extension APP0 marker segment

New in Attribute Changer 9.50 Build 2019.10.6 Beta 2 (Oct 7, 2019)

  • A bug has been fixed that prevented changing EXIF offsets on photos. All translations except French have been updated and are included in this Beta.2 release.

New in Attribute Changer 9.50 Build 2019.8.19 Beta (Aug 23, 2019)

  • Redate folder date based on oldest folder
  • Redate folder date based on newest folder
  • Option to enable/disable the ‘Change Attributes’ context menu
  • Detailed Reporting: Reorganised columns
  • Detailed Reporting: Use Listview for failed actions
  • Detailed Reporting: Create TAB separated export file for failed actions
  • Detailed Reporting: Autosize panels if failed actions occur
  • Retrieve common date and time values for selected files and folders
  • Fixed main window not closing with ESC key
  • Fixed Processing not canceled with ESC key

New in Attribute Changer 9.10e Build 2019.04.26 (Apr 27, 2019)

  • Update: Resolve EXIF compatibility issue with some EXIF viewers

New in Attribute Changer 9.10d Build 2019.01.19 (Jan 20, 2019)

  • Update: Rare crash of Windows Explorer when right-clicking

New in Attribute Changer 9.10b Build 2018.8.11 (Aug 13, 2018)

  • Update : Recursive modifications may happen despite an unchecked ‘Include sub-folders’ checkbox

New in Attribute Changer 9.10a Build 2018.6.26 (Jun 27, 2018)

  • Update : Fixed Explorer crash related to UTF8 encoding
  • Update : Fixed Explorer crash with very long filenames
  • Update : Missing date information in detailed reporting
  • Update : ‘Change attributes / Use current’ does not always work

New in Attribute Changer 9.10 Build 2018.6.7 (Jun 8, 2018)

  • New : Migrated application from Delphi to Lazarus/Freepascal
  • New : Migrated shell extension from C++ to Lazarus/Freepascal
  • New : Option to reset user settings to default values
  • New : Context menu entry to paste selected date/time to all other date/time fields
  • New : Localized button captions in dialog boxes
  • New : ‘Paste Attributes’ button action now includes ‘Change name’ listbox
  • Update : Log export now autogenerates filenames with date and time stamp
  • Update : Warning dialog boxes now use localized button captions
  • Update : More detailed messages for invalid user entries in input fields
  • Update : Updated user guide

New in Attribute Changer 9.10 Build 2018.3.29 Beta (Mar 30, 2018)

  • New : Migrated application from Delphi to Lazarus/Freepascal
  • New : Option to reset user settings to default values
  • New : Context menu entry to paste selected date/time to all other fields
  • New : Localized button captions in dialog boxes
  • Update : Better warning messages for invalid user entries in input fields
  • Update : Updated user manual

New in Attribute Changer 9.0a Build 2018.1.21 (Jan 21, 2018)

  • Update : Fixed Reporting tab not shown for locked files when using OK button

New in Attribute Changer 9.0 Build 2018.1.14 (Jan 14, 2018)

  • New : Capitalize Name / Extension / Name and extension
  • New : Redate folder date based on oldest file
  • New : Redate folder date based on newest file
  • New : Enable/disable strict mode for randomization of dates
  • New : Modify symbolic links and junctions ( not target )
  • Update : Dialog boxes and windows are now initially centered on screen
  • Update : Updated user guide
  • Update : Dropped support for Windows XP and Vista
  • Update : Fixed ambiguous context menu entries for date and time fields
  • Update : Fixed Strict Randomization Mode not always using date range

New in Attribute Changer 9.0 Build 2017.10.11 Beta 2 (Oct 12, 2017)

  • Lots of changes under the hood

New in Attribute Changer 8.70 Build 2017.07.28 (Jul 29, 2017)

  • Update : Fixed issue with Apply button triggering Reporting tab to appear when ‘Always display Processing Report’ setting is unchecked
  • Update : Updated user guide
  • New : Make use of masks for Offset modifications on date and time
  • New : Make use of masks for Randomization on date and time

New in Attribute Changer 8.60 Build 2016.12.30 (Dec 31, 2016)

  • Update: Make application icons DPI aware
  • Update: Make context menu icon DPI aware
  • Update: Minor user interface changes
  • Update: Updated user guide

New in Attribute Changer 8.50b Build 2016.11.10 (Nov 10, 2016)

  • Update: Fixed an issue in the Filter dialog boxes for files and folders when large fonts were used.

New in Attribute Changer 8.50a Build 2016.10.15 (Oct 15, 2016)

  • Update: Change case to lowercase and uppercase did not modify accent characters

New in Attribute Changer 8.50 Build 2016.7.11 (Jul 12, 2016)

  • New : Attribute Changer now available in 64-bit
  • Update : Fixed incorrect Simulation checkbox state in a rare condition
  • Update : Installer includes 32 and 64-bit binaries
  • Update : 32-bit installation automatically upgraded to 64-bit on Windows x64

New in Attribute Changer 8.20a Build 2016.4.18 (Apr 19, 2016)

  • Update : Fixed failed folder modifications if files are locked within folder tree
  • Update : Fixed wrong date and time if photo contains no EXIF when using saved settings
  • Update : Updated installer Innosetup to 5.5.9u

New in Attribute Changer 8.20 Build 2016.02.15 (Feb 15, 2016)

  • Update : Enable/disable confirmation dialog
  • Update : Re-add simulation mode to main window
  • Update : Updated user guide

New in Attribute Changer 8.10 Build 2015.11.29 (Nov 30, 2015)

  • Update: Enable/disable additional context menu items
  • Update: OK button closes application if no changes are pending
  • Update: Simulation mode added to confirmation dialog
  • Update: Updated user guide

New in Attribute Changer 8.0b Build 2015.8.13 (Aug 13, 2015)

  • Update: Internal changes in shell extension (now listed correctly in ShellExView from NirSoft)
  • Update: Optimized locking mechanism to prevent unnecessary failed actions
  • Update: Fixed column ‘Name – N’ to only display foldername, not complete path
  • Update: Fixed option ‘Picture date and time from JPEG’ to keep existing date and time if no EXIF data is detected.
  • Update: Fixed wrong tab selection in ‘Detailed Reporting’ window

New in Attribute Changer 8.0a Build 2015.8.3 (Aug 4, 2015)

  • It fixes several issues and it’s highly recommended to upgrade:
  • Unable to add and modify filename filters
  • Unable to add and modify foldername filters
  • Advanced Mode for folders not correctly working
  • Fixed EXIF crash when photo contains corrupt XMP section
  • Small layout changes in help file
  • Added Turkish translation

New in Attribute Changer 8.0 Build 2015.7.7 (Jul 8, 2015)

  • New : Randomise feature on individual datetime stamps
  • New : Export of detailed report results ( CSV format )
  • New : Shell context menu displays icons ( optional )
  • New : Detailed logging can be enabled/disabled at any time
  • New : Last used settings automatically saved
  • New : Shell extension adds additional context menu items :
  • Change Attributes / Use Current
  • Change Attributes / Use Saved
  • Update : Major refactoring of main application
  • Update : Complete rewrite of shell extension
  • Update : Simplified User Interface
  • Update : Enhanced randomise algorithm
  • Update : Enhanced basic logging
  • Update : Enhanced detailed logging
  • Update : Updated translations
  • Update : Redesigned icons in application
  • Update : Fixed blank date or time field when using Classic theme
  • Update : Fixed upgrade issues in installer

New in Attribute Changer 8.0 RC (Jun 25, 2015)

  • Fixed navigation order ( when using TAB key )
  • Some minor cosmetic changes in user interface

New in Attribute Changer 8.0 Beta 3 (May 4, 2015)

  • Added support of Windows XP and Vista
  • Added finished user interface translations
  • Fixed non working filters
  • Fixed blank date and time fields when using Classic theme
  • Fixed issue with 'Change attributes / Use current'
  • Fixed upgrade issues in installer
  • Updated PDF documentation (Currently in English only)
  • Redesigned icons in application
  • Application can now be fully localized

New in Attribute Changer 8.0 Beta 2 (Mar 26, 2015)

  • Added first draft of PDF documentation
  • Shell extension now adds additional items to context menu
  • Change Attributes / Use Current
  • Change Attributes / Use Saved
  • Fixed some bugs in installer

New in Attribute Changer 8.0 Beta (Mar 23, 2015)

  • Complete rewrite of the shell extension
  • 90% rewrite of the main application
  • Shell extension now features SHIFT + Right-Click options:
  • Pick selected item in selection list
  • Reuse last used settings
  • Simplified user interface
  • Randomise feature on individual datetime stamps
  • Better randomise algorithm
  • Enhanced basic logging
  • Complete rewrite of detailed logging
  • Detailed tab separated report can be generated
  • Last used settings automatically saved
  • Shell context menu displays icon ( can be deactivated )
  • Detailed logging can be deactivated/reactivated at any time

New in Attribute Changer 7.11 (Jun 2, 2014)

  • Both, the 32-bit and 64-bit shell extensions are now registered on 64-bit Windows
  • Remove the dependency of dynamic binding to ATL
  • ATL100.dll is automatically removed from the installation folder during upgrade
  • Updated installer Innosetup to 5.5.4u
  • Updated installer languages

New in Attribute Changer 7.10g (Mar 3, 2014)

  • Update : Retrieved EXIF date not correctly assigned and sometimes resulting in wrong JPEG date stamps.

New in Attribute Changer 7.10f (Jan 9, 2014)

  • It should finally fix all known application crashes related to invalid photo EXIF headers. In fact, some photos taken with Android based smartphones generate EXIF entries with NULL values.

New in Attribute Changer 7.10e (Jul 18, 2013)

  • Update : EXIF manipulations could generate application crash

New in Attribute Changer 7.10d (Jul 4, 2013)

  • It fixes a problem that the Modified date and time were changed whenever Synchronisation mode “… date and time from object” is selected for EXIF date and time.

New in Attribute Changer 7.10c (Jan 28, 2013)

  • Part of the date value hidden in entry fields when using two-digits format representation (Hopefully the issue is now fixed)
  • Randomise of date not working when randomisation range < 1 month
  • Reduced size of Attribute Changer main application (acmain.exe)
  • Cosmetic changes to shell extension (acshell.dll)
  • Redesigned application icon for Attribute Changer

New in Attribute Changer 7.10b (Sep 25, 2012)

  • Part of the date value hidden in entry fields when using two-digits format representation
  • Crash when dates out of range > 31/12/9999 23:59:59 (now reverts to current date and time)

New in Attribute Changer 7.10 (Jul 2, 2012)

  • New: Keep window position for Detailed Reporting window
  • New: Option to change case of files and folders
  • Update: Updated help file
  • Update: Added new Mask tab to graphical user interface
  • Update: Better file/folder locking mechanism while updating

New in Attribute Changer 7.0b (May 18, 2012)

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

New in Attribute Changer 7.0a (May 18, 2012)

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

New in Attribute Changer 7.0 (Feb 28, 2012)

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

New in Attribute Changer 7.0 RC (Nov 24, 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)

New in Attribute Changer 7.0 Beta (Oct 11, 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'

New in Attribute Changer 6.20 (Jan 8, 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

New in Attribute Changer 6.20 Beta (Aug 12, 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

New in Attribute Changer 6.10b (May 16, 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

New in Attribute Changer 6.10 (Oct 22, 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

New in Attribute Changer 6.0a (Feb 29, 2008)

  • Upgraded to NSIS installer 2.35

New in Attribute Changer 6.0 (BN 2008.2.16) (Feb 19, 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)