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AVANTI Changelog

What's new in AVANTI 0.9.2

Apr 8, 2015
  • Added FFmpeg process priority adaption for slow machines.
  • Added -no_check to -new option to bypass error checking.
  • Added FFplay preview alternative for processed clips.
  • Added FFplay preview to web protocol and dshow device.
  • Adapted source properties for vgtmpeg multiple inputs.
  • Fixed metadata issue at web download (web protocol).
  • Fixed occasional error after FFmpeg version switching.
  • Fixed frozen gui window issue at FFmpeg launch delays.
  • Fixed script path error on ifo_path command.
  • Fixed failing metadata dump if FFmpeg not at default path.
  • Fixed reporting of user command line vs. script usage.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.9.1 (Mar 23, 2015)

  • Added time-out to FFplay to continue on non fatal errors.
  • Added "Save process logs" option to folder watch feature.
  • Added support for vgtmpeg (DVD title/chapter extraction).
  • Improved and expanded @path label options for scripts.
  • Improved FFmpeg log and source properties reporting.
  • Improved context sensitivety of chm help system.
  • Improved size/position "sync" option of preview windows.
  • Cosmetic gui changes for better readability (width/font).
  • Changed system to preserve user additions on ini delete.
  • Fixed issues caused by variable FFmpeg progress info.
  • Fixed false script error reporting on some FFmpeg commands.
  • Fixed failing error reporting of libavfilter errors.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.9.0 (Feb 23, 2015)

  • Added saving of subtitle page settings in templates.
  • Added x264/x265/avs and mux post info to log thin-out option.
  • Added color space options to AviSynth script preview.
  • Improved AviSynth user script preview response time.
  • Improved folder watch option (now sees additions at resume).
  • Improved FFmpeg log formatting and error reporting.
  • Improved FFmpeg launch procedure on time-out issues.
  • Fixed taskbar issue with full-screen video preview seek.
  • Fixed failing progress display after "too many warnings".
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.8.9 (Feb 9, 2015)

  • Improved file path error checking for FFmpeg scripts.
  • Improved handling of AviSynth normalize option.
  • Disabled stream type check when -new option is used.
  • Fixed FFmpeg "unsupported build" issue after built change.
  • Fixed broken HSBC color correction option (FFmpeg change).
  • Fixed issues with command redirection for protocols/devices.
  • Fixed broken frame rate conversion option (AviSynth mode).
  • Fixed lock-up after manual AviSynth routing request.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.8.8 (Jan 26, 2015)

  • Added "minimize" option to Avanti command line arguments
  • Added "resume" (jobs left in queue) to folder watch option
  • Attempt to fix timing issues in folder watch option
  • Fixed failing 2-pass encoding with folder watch option
  • Fixed failing post processing with folder watch option
  • Fixed taskbar messages of minimized "Job Control Manager"
  • Fixed some issues with FFmpeg script error reporting
  • Fixed error reporting of commented AviSynth script lines
  • Fixed seeking issue with full-screen video preview
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions

New in AVANTI 0.8.7 (Dec 27, 2014)

  • Added option to watch a local folder for auto processing.
  • Added auto disable protocol for batch and watch processing.
  • Added "@mxf_start" and "@frame_rate" for timecode burn-in.
  • Added dummy 2-pass option (for vidstab and what may come).
  • Improvements on "Metadata Manager" auto chapter option.
  • Re-ordered pre-processing info at FFmpeg log window.
  • Fixed FFmpeg script parsing bug with -vframes command.
  • Fixed stream mapping filter graph info at FFmpeg log.
  • Fixed launch issue with AviSynth routing when dual source.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.8.6 (Dec 5, 2014)

  • Simplified batch job list management (Job Control Manager)
  • Added multiple destination path option (Job Control Manager)
  • Improved error reporting at Job log (Job Control Manager)
  • Suppressed lav encoder metadata at FFmpeg log reporting
  • Code optimizations for FFmpeg log reporting
  • Improved FFmpeg doc viewer (d-click for home. r-click copy)
  • Fixed broken chapter/track extraction option (FFmpeg change)
  • Fixed broken D10-IMX templates (FFmpeg change)
  • Fixed some timing issues when updating audio tools settings
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions

New in AVANTI 0.8.5 (Nov 21, 2014)

  • Added option to save selected text at script editors
  • Added script save/load sub-menus (replaces options)
  • Added subtitle convert/mux to "mov_text" in mp4, m4v, mov
  • Added option to mux-in vobsub subtitles in mp4
  • Added NULL source/destination options for -new command line
  • Fixed bug in -new option (no warn for existing destination)
  • Fixed partially broken 2-pass dual command line option
  • Fixed disable of batch sub burn/mux after audio only job
  • Fixed bug in FFmpeg/AviSynth editor window expansion
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions

New in AVANTI 0.8.4 (Nov 5, 2014)

  • Added convert/mux to srt of all by FFmpeg supported subs.
  • Added support for UFT-8 and UNICODE subtitles (burn/mux).
  • Added support for srt/sub control codes (bold/italic/etc).
  • Added S-JIS, GB2312, Big5, Hangul, Johab to font dialog.
  • Added correction for font vs. display aspect ratio.
  • Added/moved command redirection

New in AVANTI 0.8.3 (Oct 9, 2014)

  • Added support for subtitles at source path (srt,ssa,ass)
  • Added native language support to muxed-in (soft) subtitles
  • Added subtitle burn/mux option to "Job Control Manager"
  • Fixed missing messages at FFmpeg log when FFmpeg cancels
  • Fixed "too many warnings" check for some FFmpeg errors
  • Fixed issue with special characters in metadata
  • Suppress "Codec AVOption" messages when not relevant
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions

New in AVANTI 0.8.2 (Sep 18, 2014)

  • Added display of selected user character set (subtitle opt).
  • Added warning for invalid chapter/track extraction setting.
  • Improved portability (better update of local paths).
  • Improved and sped up FFmpeg initialization procedure.
  • Fixed issues on Windows 7 with fixed dialog paths.
  • Fixed minor bug in protocols/devices options.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.8.1 (Aug 16, 2014)

  • Added option to enter commands at "user paths" section
  • Added option to copy lines from "Source properties"
  • Added support for more "protocols/devices" (web url, cd)
  • Added "protocols/devices" menu to "Source 1" input field
  • Simplified use of "protocols/devices" through this menu
  • New syntax for command redirection (fixes FFmpeg conflicts)
  • Improved metadata handling for demux and audio only
  • Improved FFmpeg script parsing for spliting up long lines
  • Improved error checking at FFmpeg script parsing
  • Improved the style and readability of the chm context help
  • Adapted "short paths" option for concat protocol
  • Updated VirtualDub vcf convert for changed file extension
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions

New in AVANTI 0.8.0 (Jun 16, 2014)

  • Added automatic management of codec/template links.
  • Added double-click feature to editor & file manager windows.
  • Added warning for fatal -loop command error (kills source).
  • Improved "FFmpeg Doc Viewer" search option.
  • Fixed forced enable in -new option when user disabled audio.
  • Fixed writing empty metadata file at "auto unselect" option.
  • Fixed bug in "metadata manager" name/date/time options.
  • Fixed bug in source properties (affected frame size calc).
  • Fixed minor issues with startup initialization.
  • Fixed undesirable update of disabled option at template load.
  • Updated templates for latest FFmpeg command changes.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.7.9 (Jun 2, 2014)

  • Added native language support to FFmpeg subtitle option
  • Added user character set support to subtitle options
  • Added support for "concat muxer" text files as input
  • Added support for "frame rate conversion" with FFmpeg
  • Added "Audio Tools" support to FFmpeg and FFplay preview
  • Added "user audio filter chain" support to FFplay preview
  • Added "audio only" support to FFplay preview
  • Added "Reset to defaults" option to "Options Editor" menu
  • Added options menu at "Source properties/Stream mapper" page
  • Added check for mapping orphans (after removed source clips)
  • Moved colorspace (pix format) option from AviSynth to FFmpeg
  • Moved id3-tag and fourcc/vtag options from Avanti to FFmpeg
  • Reworked the filter chains to reduce auto inserts
  • Supressed insignificant log info of curves and ass filter
  • Fixed minor bugs in the window expand/contract system
  • Fixed minor bugs in subtitle muxing option
  • Fixed failing input stream mapping for "audio only" output
  • Fixed missing button picture in the chm help file
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions

New in AVANTI 0.7.8 (May 7, 2014)

  • Added dedicated Source "properties/Input stream mapper".
  • Added "Sync window size" option to FFplay preview.
  • Added option to edit external avs scripts at errors.
  • Improved AviSynth script "error line" tracing at editor.
  • Improved progress reporting with -ss, -t and -to commands.
  • Improved error reporting of FFplay preview option.
  • Changed template load/save dialogs (larger window).
  • Changed "Options Editor" (larger window + instructions).
  • Fixed missing messages with very large FFmpeg reporting.
  • Fixed bug in command line save option (file request error).
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.7.7 (Apr 18, 2014)

  • Added formatting for new FFmpeg muxer info (log display)
  • Added ogg (mkv) format chapter import to "Metadata Manager"
  • Added cropdetect option to FFplay preview
  • Improved "Metadata Manager" (now offers full control)
  • Improved FFmpeg docs viewer (returns at last page/line)
  • Improved file load dialog (larger size, better font)
  • Improved FFmpeg and AviSynth script editing
  • FFplay can now run from same "user" location as FFmpeg
  • Fixed issues with the file manager "list view" option
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions

New in AVANTI 0.7.6 (Mar 14, 2014)

  • Added drag and drop support for concatination option.
  • Added basic support for libx265 HEVC encoder.
  • Added Rotate and Flip to "Crop/Scale/Pad" options.
  • Added new file name options to "Job Control Manager".
  • Improved FEQ command and preview clipping reporting.
  • Several improvements on -new command line option.
  • Fixed incidental failing of project save option.
  • Fixed broken dual command line option (when -new is used).
  • Fixed issues with FEQ preset saving and flat preview.
  • Fixed issue with manual color correction settings.
  • Fixed pixel format issue after FFmpeg addition.
  • Deprecated custom colors option for Avanti GUI.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.7.5 (Jun 28, 2013)

  • Added concatinate option for source clips (vob, mpg).
  • Added UNDO to input stream mapping option.
  • Added sub-page warnings when "Job Manager" is opened.
  • Added support for image sequence source to "Job Manager".
  • Added support for concatinate source to "Job Manager".
  • Fixed display refresh issue at AviSynth errors.
  • Fixed issue with AviSynth plugins path (Preferences).
  • Fixed separation for multiple outputs (log window).
  • Fixed formatting issue for filter options (doc viewer).
  • New attempt to handle font cache creation delay decently.

New in AVANTI 0.7.4 (Jun 6, 2013)

  • Introducing FFmpeg scripting (including script editor).
  • Added new preset based frame size calculator.
  • Added option to insert matrix files by name.
  • Improved "Short reference path" option.
  • Improved input stream mapping option at source properties.
  • Fixed formatting issues and improved FFmpeg "Doc Viewer".
  • Fixed time position error with FFplay preview.
  • Fixed pause issue with FFplay pop-up menu.
  • Fixed fontconfig timing issue at font cache creation.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.7.3 (May 3, 2013)

  • Added color correction options (RGB/HSBC) for FFmpeg.
  • Added option to use FEQ presets on FFmpeg command line.
  • Added FFplay preview to FEQ (former SuperEQ) editor.
  • Added FFplay preview for all FFmpeg AUTO mode options.
  • Added option to preview user filter additions.
  • Added formatting for Avisynth errors reported by FFmpeg.
  • Fixed bug in file load dialog with long file names.
  • Fixed bug in settings update of audio tools.
  • Fixed bug in track/chapter extraction option.
  • Fixed broken header mask with new FFmpeg versions.
  • Fixed command redirection with devices (dshow, cdio etc.).
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.7.2 (Apr 8, 2013)

  • added option to add/modify FFmpeg environment variables.
  • added option to load project file as command line argument.
  • added option to customize internal audio filter chain.
  • added audio filter support to -new command line option.
  • fixed ffmpeg crash in Windows 7 at process cancel.
  • fixed ffmpeg path issue in option to save command line.
  • fixed broken command redirection with Avisynth modes.
  • fixed out of view issue with "Doc Viewer" search option.
  • fixed conflict with submux/metadata simultaneous usage.
  • removed support for ffmbc, vgtmpeg and old FFmpeg versions.
  • updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.7.1 (Jan 3, 2013)

  • Added NUL destination option for avfilter "detect" options.
  • Added some new items to message thin-out option.
  • Adaptions to the latest FFmpeg command syntax changes.
  • Fixed a few formatting issues at FFmpeg log reporting.
  • Fixed "Doc Viewer" issue introduced after FFmpeg change.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.7.0 (Sep 24, 2012)

  • Added support for libass (FFmpeg subtitle burn-in).
  • Added many new features to the Avanti subtitle option.
  • Added FFmpeg documentation viewer to help menu.
  • Adapted "Advanced database Manager" to new FFmpeg versions.
  • Improved Avisynth error message display and formatting.
  • Fixed a memory issue (should improve Win7 compatibility).
  • Fixed broken option to save command lines in batch files.
  • Fixed broken support for vgtmpeg (dvd,bd title extractor).
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.6.9 (Aug 20, 2012)

  • Added auto-assign of preferable AAC codec (if available).
  • Fixed some buffer size issues with latest FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed broken input device option (dshow, vfwcap).
  • Fixed option to display libavfilter info at log window.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.6.8 (Jul 9, 2012)

  • Fixed failing log remove option for changed x264 logs.
  • Fixed display issues with latest x264 codec.
  • Fixed bug in source properties (missing file path slashes).
  • Fixed unwanted terminate message at log display.
  • Fixed fatal error at flac encoding with new FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed grouping of libavfilter commands after FFmpeg change.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.6.7 (Feb 22, 2012)

  • Improved portability of the Avanti setup (at path changes).
  • Improved Avisynth script editing/debugging (less switching).
  • Improved Avisynth error reporting (now local at gui window).
  • Fixed bug in Avisynth error preview (lost back slashes).
  • Fixed bug in "Job Control Manager" (at folder change).
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.6.6 (Feb 7, 2012)

  • Added option to auto-obtain a unique destination path.
  • Fixed video preview full-screen option in Windows 7.
  • Fixed video preview for non-standard taskbar positions.
  • Fixed bug in detection of some valid shared builds.
  • Adapted some templates for latest x264 library (core 120).
  • Adapted vgtmpeg support for new blu-ray option.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.6.5 (Feb 7, 2012)

  • Maintenance to keep up with the latest FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed compatibility issues in Windows 7 (cancel, preview).
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated some sections in the chm context help.

New in AVANTI 0.6.4 (Feb 7, 2012)

  • Fixed initialization failure with recent FFmpeg versions.
  • Added support for vgtmpeg (adds DVD title extraction).
  • Adapted log reporting for some new FFmpeg messages.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.6.3 (Feb 7, 2012)

  • Added also command redirection for user "audio" options
  • Adapted threads to latest FFmpeg changes (user preferences)
  • Adapted metadata log formatting for "libmodplug" decoder
  • Adapted "Metadata Manager" for mod, s3m, xm, etc. metadata
  • Improved metadata editor (now handles line breaks)
  • Fixed metadata skip at "audio only" batch processing
  • Fixed minor bug in "Advanced Database Manager" module
  • Fixed some reset issues at switch to other FFmpeg version
  • Fixed FFmpeg timeout (broken user preferences setting)
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions

New in AVANTI 0.6.2 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Added option at main menu to save/load project files.
  • Added option to auto-load templates on codec selection.
  • Added "Source properties" and more for dshow input devices.
  • Added support for "libcdio" input device (CD extraction).
  • Expanded audio/video codec lists and renamed labels.
  • Adapted "Input stream mapping" to recent FFmpeg changes.
  • Simplified "Input stream mapping" (auto positioning).
  • Fixed command order issues with latest FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed issue in demux option with latest FFmpeg builds.
  • Fixed codec command issue with FFmbc 0.7-rc1 up.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.6.1 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Added option to use capture devices as source (vfwcap, dshow).
  • Adaptions to recent FFmpeg (avconv) command syntax changes.
  • Fixed bug in -vfin and -vfout parser (failed on space chars).
  • Fixed bug in "User Tools" option (failed on paths to ES).
  • Fixed bug in pipe buffer (kept old data on initializing).
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.6.0 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Added option to launch Avanti with command-line arguments.
  • Added support for escape characters on user command line.
  • Fixed some frame- and gop size bugs in NTSC templates.
  • Fixed log display issues with large amounts of metadata.
  • Fixed some issues with partly broken FFmpeg builds.
  • Dropped overwrite support for Avanti versions < 0.4.3.
  • Dropped UPX packing for the "Avanti-GUI" executable.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.5.9 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Fixed bug in media browser with Explorer custom settings.
  • Fixed install path issues in Windows 7 (x64).
  • Fixed FFmbc compatibility issues up to 0.6-rc7 (user builds).
  • Fixed some new issues with 2-pass log remove option.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.

New in AVANTI 0.5.8 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Fixed compatibility issues for FFmpeg ~git-N-29941-g5a15360 up.
  • Adapted "Remove 2-pass logs" option to x264 changes.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.

New in AVANTI 0.5.7 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Added "Insert extra user source" menu option (report window).
  • Added new option to thin out FFmpeg logging (Preferences).
  • Improved separation of FFmpeg input data (log window).
  • Improved formatting of long file paths (log window).
  • Fixed bug in file paths for internal Avisynth scripts.
  • Fixed bug in media browser dialogs (no desktop folders)
  • Fixed bug in Metadata Manager "re-read from source" option.
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Added section about complex (re)muxing to chm context help.

New in AVANTI 0.5.6 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Adaptions to improve compatibility with Windows 7 (x64).
  • Adaption for some FFmpeg builds, reported as unsupported

New in AVANTI 0.5.5 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Adaptions for latest FFmpeg changes (several issues).
  • Added "Rewrite PTS" and "Audio Sync" (Removed "TS offset").
  • Added new menus with icons and color adaption to OS
  • Added custom colors option (low level ini file stuff).
  • Added option to generate chapters at "Metadata Manager".
  • Added support for commands at "Metadata Manager".
  • Improved editor at "Metadata Manager" (edit all at once).
  • Fixed some bugs in "Metadata Manager" dump option.
  • Fixed save/load bug when directory paths contained dots
  • Fixed bug in media load dialog (unexpected close)
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.5.4 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Added initialization check for "semi-shared" FFmpeg builds.
  • Added "FFmpeg Presets" path to the user "Preferences".
  • Improved handling of FFmpeg -vpre preset commands.
  • Improved log window formatting for new FFmpeg messages.
  • Adaption for change in FFmpeg input properties of h264.
  • Adaption for changed FFmpeg command syntax (-map_metadata).
  • Adaption for compatibility with some new Git builds.
  • Adaption to read image sequence source paths.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.5.3 (Oct 6, 2011)

  • Replaced/Improved internal audio/video players (MCI to DS).
  • Added selectable parity (field order) to Yadif deinterlace
  • Added D10/IMX and XDCAM templates (adaption info included).
  • Adapted FFmpeg initialization for new Win32 GIT builds.
  • Fixed bug in FFmpeg initialization of shared builds.
  • Fixed some bugs in the "Metadata Manager".
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.

New in AVANTI 0.5.2 (Jan 15, 2011)

  • Added command redirection feature (user command line).
  • Added edit window to "metadata manager".
  • Added "extract chapter" option to "metadata manager".
  • Added "export" and "dump" options to "metadata manager".
  • Improved Avisynth Preview (auto colorspc adaption).
  • Improved support for external players (WMP,MPC,VLC etc.).
  • Improved general file manager (folder-up/view-mode icons).
  • Improved stream mapping feature at source properties.
  • Improved progress reporting (adapts to user -t command).
  • Fixed bug in "Job Control manager" log (wrong metadata).
  • Updated FFmpeg database with latest codec/format additions.
  • Updated chm context help for changes and additions.