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Database File Explorer Changelog

What's new in Database File Explorer 2.0.0.0

Sep 12, 2018
  • Database Space Explorer is now offered for FREE - Enjoy!
  • Main engine upgraded

New in Database File Explorer 1.1.0.1 (Aug 10, 2017)

  • Fixed a registration issue

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.7.7 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Core engine updates
  • "Run As Administrator" notice is shown when user lacks relevant permissions (for local file creation, etc)

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.7.6 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • SqlTableZip integration - you can now right-click on a table and select "Backup Table with SQL Table Zip"
  • Improved help layout
  • Better right-click functionality
  • Fixed table preview across databases

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.7.5 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Quick search now includes actual tables (background refresh)
  • Fixed (index) compression-related error message
  • Using an alternate method to get all databases size (graph) when no permissions to sys.master_files
  • Fixed a bug where permission errors caused some files/filegroups to appear more than once
  • Multiple UI improvements

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.7.4 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Added [In-Memory] (Hekaton) indicator to table properties
  • In-Memory table viewer is now working
  • Minor UI fixes

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.7.3 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Added In-Memory OLTP Support (table is in memory, however persistance file takes disk space which we now measure)
  • Fixed file properties display info

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.7.2 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Fixed Windows 8.1 compatibility
  • Fixed Setup "cannot downgrade" message

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.7.1 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Database File Explorer is no longer in "beta". This is now a fully-functional trial version (until registered)

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.7.0 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • x64 and x86 version combined
  • Repository enhancements
  • New setup - if you experience conflicts please uninstall the older version

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.6.1 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Core engine updates
  • Repository fixes
  • Version checker fixed

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.6.0 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Native 64-bit support (works on 32-bit OS as well)
  • New setup mechanism
  • Multiple optimizations on core engine
  • Note: from this version on .Net framework v4.5 is required

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.5.0 (Jan 22, 2015)

  • Nested Groups support (shared repository)
  • Fixed table list under database view (had empty results in some cases)
  • Fixed table/index space graph for partitioned tables
  • Major code refactoring/optimization (internal)
  • Fixed AutoConnect issue (as part of the DCC integration)
  • Modern UI Design
  • Better sortable column detector on Table Preview (Last 100)
  • Better drive free space detection (on 2008 R2 and above) [SEA]

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.4.2 (Jun 28, 2013)

  • Added Extended Database Properties
  • Some minor bugs were fixed
  • Added multiple selection support to Shared Repository (wide)
  • Fixed double-click on non-server on Shared Repository

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.4.1 (Jun 19, 2013)

  • Added new special analysis Report - unused indexes: Showing redundant indexes sorted by size
  • Added option to preview table directly from Management Studio (ssms)
  • Added Profiler execution support (direct connect)
  • Fixed preview sorting bug
  • Fixed CPU Usage calculation (more accurate)
  • Added CPU/IO[read/write] info to the Server Properties window (App/Repository)
  • Fixed "Unlimited" file growth indication
  • Fixed Orphan tables display
  • Insufficient permissions warning is displayed when necessary
  • Help has been updated
  • UI Fixes

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.4.0 (Jun 11, 2013)

  • Added new Special Analysis Report - Oprhan tables: Tables that do not have any dependency nor FK refference
  • Added new Rank Analysis reports: TOP X by Last Read, Last Write (in addition to the mixed report)
  • Last access displays in a more friendly time units (seconds thru years)
  • Fixed Total rank report
  • New features in table viewer, including value filtering, row number display, copy to clipboard and more...
  • Full file map display has been improved and extended

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.3.0 (Jun 8, 2013)

  • Extended table properties: Estimated row size, index drill-down from column and more...
  • On Database-based view, each drive (used by the database) will not also show the exact database size on that drive
  • Better size unit display (kb/mb/gb/tb) - everywhere
  • Animated indicator icon on TreeView when loading special analysis data
  • Repository: Fixed some stability issues
  • Repository: Fixed instant-grouping by version, added # of servers icon for each version
  • UI enhancements

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.2.9 (May 24, 2013)

  • Added Data/Index size to table properties
  • Included indexed columns are now indicated (different icon)
  • Added a new Data/Index space graph
  • Fixed a small issue preventing new databases to appear during refresh
  • Supporting Server auto-load
  • Added a new graph type
  • Fixed some properties icons

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.2.8 Beta (May 24, 2013)

  • Added Database Properties (right-click content)
  • Server name fix on Server info
  • Fixed support for case-sensitive databases
  • Fixed some issues with SQL2005 support
  • UI Fixes

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.2.7 Beta (May 24, 2013)

  • Server details (within data explorer) bug fixed
  • UI fixes

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.2.6 Beta (May 24, 2013)

  • Minor bug fix

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.2.3 Beta (Oct 17, 2012)

  • Log file is now being recycled when over a configured size (currently 10mb)
  • Added ChangeLog (inside the About Window)
  • Core classes updated
  • SQL Text highlight feature implemented
  • Shared Repository:
  • Added SQL Profiler integration
  • If multiple versions are installed, SSMS/Profiler will launch at the newest version
  • Multiple UI improvements

New in Database File Explorer 1.0.1.7 Beta (May 25, 2012)

  • Added SQL File statistics (static + real-time)
  • Added Full file data grid (Advanced)
  • Core engine bug fixed on some table details
  • Timeout counter added on every connection (for better indication)
  • Management Studio (SSMS) launch - preferring newer version (if, for example, two versions of SQL Server are installed)
  • Repository: fixed a bug where default databases was ignored on load
  • Fixed connection timeout configuration
  • Minor Repository UI fixes