SpaceSniffer Changelog

What's new in SpaceSniffer 1.3.0.2

Oct 7, 2016
  • Fixed binary export file format (Version 2). Now text elements are encoded in Base 64 format to prevent special characters corruption. Version 1 files are still readable.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.3.0.1 (Jun 3, 2016)

  • Improved rendering speed
  • Fixed codepage in export function
  • Restored centered text position for non-drilled folder items (bugged since v 1.1.3.0)

New in SpaceSniffer 1.3.0.0 (Jan 7, 2016)

  • Improved stability
  • Added the drive free space directly on the window title
  • Changed log console toolbar icons to (hopefully) more meaningful ones
  • Now the log console can give hints on certain errors
  • Now it's possible to deactivate the file system changes detector
  • Fixed a deadlock that occurred when closing the main window, keeping the app in memory
  • Fixed Base64 parsing of pre 1.2.0.0 config files
  • Fixed bad color list rendering in config panel
  • Executable is no more packed using UPX, due to some false positive virus warnings

New in SpaceSniffer 1.2.0.2 (Nov 13, 2014)

  • Fixed a scan issue (error 87) under XP and Vista.
  • Fixed a config file save path issue.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.2.0.1 (Nov 10, 2014)

  • Fixed command line "scan" command.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.2.0.0 (Nov 8, 2014)

  • New modular engine that can be expanded more easily to support new scan sources.
  • Added quick dismiss button to the log console to disable repeated popups.
  • Added the element first level children count to the tooltip.
  • Added SpaceSniffer binary snapshot file format.
  • Added load command line parameter.
  • Added inequality operators to the export scripting language.
  • Enhanced export module configuration behavior.
  • Now cluster size is available for all types of paths (also network where available).
  • Improved rescan performance.
  • Improved scan performance on Windows XP+ OSes (used new OS API).
  • Replaced old XML library with more optimized TinyXML.
  • Memory optimizations: 15% less ram usage.
  • Compiled with LARGEADDRESSAWARE flag: 1 more GB available on 64 bit systems.
  • Now the export dialog waits 500ms after typing a key before showing the preview.
  • Improved path handling: this should fix issues with the optional registry key on different OSes.
  • Improved stability.
  • Updated user manual.
  • Small correction on size specifiers (Gb to GB and so on...).
  • Fixed leftpad script command due to bad trimming.
  • Minor UI enhancements.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.1.4.0 (Feb 7, 2012)

  • Now it's possible to start an export to file from command line.
  • Added classes filter (example: multimedia, archives ecc...)
  • Improved stability when deleting a focused folder.
  • Added "SpaceSniffer" to all floating windows title.
  • Now paths with spaces behave again correctly in command line.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.1.3.1 (May 20, 2011)

  • Now if a filter is passed by the command line, it appears on the filter field on the interface.
  • Addressed the annoying "tag consistency check" issue that may occur during scan operations.
  • Addressed a "code 32" error log issue that may occur when a folder creation is intercepted by the real time scan engine.
  • Now the log console displays again error message strings, along with the error code.
  • If a selected (shadowed) file is deleted, now the shadow correctly disappears and there is no more "ghost" effect.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.1.3.0 (Jan 24, 2011)

  • Added file classes, you can assign colors to file types.
  • Added drop shadow on selected element for better visual tracking.
  • Added folder name mask filter, better control on files distribution.
  • Added logical/disk size, date and nesting level to export tags.
  • Added create, modify, access directives in file age filter.
  • Added logical size and disk size directives in file size filter.
  • Added a fuzzy match algorithm to parse filter directives.
  • Added DynaSmooth option for best feedback and performance.
  • Rescan function has been improved in performance.
  • File modification detection algorithm now is more efficient.
  • More customizable information is shown in the file tooltip.
  • Tagging has been extended to folders, for improved flexibility.
  • Now you can exclude big folders by tagging and filtering them.
  • The start dialog now supports multiple paths.
  • Redesigned configuration dialog.
  • Redesigned Quick Start and User Manual.
  • Fixed some memory leaks, optimized memory usage.
  • Minor algorithm and graphical fixes.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.1.2.0 (Dec 17, 2009)

  • Added font size configuration for graphic pane.
  • Added file attributes filtering.
  • Added support for browser keys (back, forward, home).
  • Optional flashing window at end of scan.
  • Scanning progress now it's reported on window title.
  • Added log console.
  • Enhanced Unicode support.
  • Optimized smart cache, now 50% faster (average).
  • Enhanced filter syntax (backward compatible).
  • Enhanced file tooltip behavior.
  • dded warning in case of bad filter.
  • Added warn on status bar for ADS scan if active.
  • Modified the Distribution Disclaimer.
  • Fixed scanning of very long path names and OS compressed files.
  • Fixed an issue on ADS filter.
  • Fixed some incorrect window overlapping issues.
  • Fixed CTRL+UP behavior (not working if filter field not focused).
  • Fixed minor graphics glitches.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.1.0.0 (Jun 26, 2009)

  • Added export module for customized file reporting.
  • Added file tagging feature.
  • Added quick filtering and tagging help under Help menu.
  • Added initial detail setting under config dialog.
  • Added file tagging filtering and excluding filters, added week units to age filter.
  • Added file date and time in mouse hover hint information.
  • Improved responsiveness to filtering in zoomed views.
  • Now it behaves better with system folders under 64 bit OSes.
  • Fixed delete dialog box z-ordering issue under Windows 2000/XP.
  • Fixed a misbehaviour in the file age filter.
  • Improved stability.
  • Minor bug fixes.

New in SpaceSniffer 1.0.4.0 (May 10, 2009)

  • Now command prompt parameters are supported. Please see doc.
  • Folders drag and drop added in start dialog and main window.
  • Folder browse added in start dialog.
  • Added opened windows menu items to the Windows menu.
  • Added keyboard shortcuts. Please see doc.
  • The start dialog now keeps open when a bad path is entered. The previous behavior forced the user to reopen the dialog if a typing mistake occurred.
  • Added media description near the media icon in start dialog and in view window title.
  • Now a flash key icon is used for all removable media except for A: and B: drives, that keep the floppy icon.
  • Now the mouse tooltip on the Treemap has a more user friendly behavior.
  • Changed color management interface to fix a bug in previous used control library.
  • If more than one view is opened on the same media, all views after the first seem dead and need a "kickstart" through the filter field. Now it behaves correctly.