Filmotech Changelog

What's new in Filmotech 3.11.1

Jan 7, 2024
  • [UPD] Removed dark mode support (PC Only)
  • [FIX] Fixed selection issue in search field
  • [FIX] Fixed detail display when no selection or multiple selection (PC)

New in Filmotech 3.11.1 Beta 1 (Dec 16, 2023)

  • [UPD] Removed dark mode support (PC Only)
  • [FIX] Fixed selection issue in search field
  • [FIX] Fixed detail display when no selection or multiple selection (PC)

New in Filmotech 3.11.0 (Oct 18, 2023)

  • New:
  • New export module
  • Updated:
  • Publishing API update for PHP 8
  • Removal of manual proxy management
  • Replacement of all links to the new Filmotech site in https
  • Improved alphabetical sorting of the movie list
  • Ability to increase the font of the movie list up to 18
  • Display of the maximum duration on 5 characters instead of 4
  • Fixed:
  • Fixed publishing bug when changing selection
  • Using the currency symbol defined in the preferences in the editing window of a movie
  • Fixed untranslated labels in published site

New in Filmotech 3.11.0 Beta 1 (May 31, 2023)

  • [NEW] Revamping of the export module
  • [UPD] Publishing API update for PHP 8
  • [UPD] Removal of manual proxy management
  • [UPD] Replacement of all links to the new Filmotech site in https
  • [UPD] Improved alphabetical sorting of the movie list
  • [UPD] Ability to increase the font of the movie list up to 18
  • [UPD] Display of the maximum duration on 5 characters instead of 4
  • [FIX] Fixed publishing bug when changing selection
  • [FIX] Using the currency symbol defined in the preferences in the editing window of a movie
  • [FIX] Fixed untranslated labels in published site

New in Filmotech 3.10.0 (Mar 11, 2022)

  • [NEW] HTTPS publishing
  • [NEW] Added chinese TMdb
  • [NEW] Added hebrew TMdb
  • [NEW] Chinese translation
  • [NEW] New app icon
  • [NEW] Universal macOS version
  • [UPD] CSV import / export is now done in UTF8 by default
  • [UPD] Added import of images in PNG
  • [UPD] Added media links in smart search
  • [UPD] Added trailers in smart search
  • [UPD] Block multiple launch on PC
  • [UPD] Improved display of directors
  • [FIX] Fixed MovieCovers script
  • [FIX] Fixed wrong cover size calculation
  • [FIX] Fixed wrong column size when printing
  • [FIX] Fixed the potential closing of the main window after printing
  • [FIX] Fixed encoding format of the CSV export
  • [FIX] Removed parentheses from TMdb roles
  • [FIX] Added missing icon in internet search

New in Filmotech 3.9.1 (May 19, 2020)

  • [NEW] New feature for renaming paths to media and trailers
  • [NEW] Automatic backup can now save MySQL databases
  • [NEW] Addition of a "Year" parameter for TMdb search
  • [NEW] Addition of a "Role" parameter for TMdb search
  • [NEW] Added additional parameters in external search scripts
  • [UPDATE] Improvement of file and folder selection and recording functions
  • [Update] Improved performance of the automatic backup function
  • [UPDATE] Improved search for posters with TMdb
  • [UPDATE] Modification of the poster / BA paths on Mac (update offered automatically)
  • [UPDATE] Addition of one UUID per profile (future use)
  • [MAJ] Improvement of the management of certain articles
  • [UPDATE] Addition of the Portuguese-Brazilian version
  • [FIX] Add missing translations
  • [FIX] Correction of the import counter
  • [FIX] Correction of XML import counter
  • [FIX] Correction of the CSV import of borrowers
  • [FIX] Removal of an unnecessary item in the menu bar
  • [FIX] Fixed problem with negative prices being displayed
  • [FIX] Removing commas and parentheses in TMdb actors and roles
  • [FIX] Correction of internet search blocking (3.9.1)

New in Filmotech 3.9.0 (May 17, 2020)

  • [NEW] New function to rename paths to medias and trailers
  • [NEW] Auto backup can now save MySQL databases
  • [NEW] Added a "Year" parameter for TMdb search
  • [NEW] Added a "Role" parameter for TMdb search
  • [NEW] Added additional parameters in external search scripts
  • [UPD] Improved select and save file/folder functions
  • [UPD] Improved performance of auto backup
  • [UPD] Improved poster searching with TMdb
  • [UPD] Updated paths to movies/trailers on Mac (the update will be shown automatically)
  • [UPD] Added an UUID by profil (futtur use)
  • [UPD] Improved the management of some articles
  • [UPD] Added Portuguese-Brazilian translation
  • [FIX] Added some missing translations
  • [FIX] Fixed import counter
  • [FIX] Fixed XML import counter
  • [FIX] Fixed CSV borrowers import
  • [FIX] Removed unused item in menu bar
  • [FIX] Fixed an issue when displaying negative prices
  • [FIX] Removed commas and parentheses in TMdb actors and roles

New in Filmotech 3.9.0 Beta 3 (Mar 29, 2020)

  • Brazilian Portuguese translation

New in Filmotech 3.9.0 Beta 2 (Jan 7, 2020)

  • Fixed crash when creating a profile
  • Improvement of the management of certain articles
  • Fixed issue with negative prices being displayed

New in Filmotech 3.9.0 Beta 1 (Nov 26, 2019)

  • NEW] New feature renaming paths to media and trailers
  • [NEW] Autosave can now back up MySQL databases
  • [NEW] Added a "Year" parameter for TMdb search
  • [NEW] Added a "Role" parameter for TMdb search
  • [UPD] Improved file and folder selection and save functions
  • [UPD] Improved performance of the automatic backup feature
  • [MAJ] Improved poster search with TMdb
  • [SHIFT] Editing Poster Paths / BA on Mac (automatically proposed update)
  • [Update] Adding a UUID per profile (future use)
  • [FIX] Adding missing translations
  • [FIX] Fixed XML import counter
  • [FIX] Fixed CSV import of borrowers
  • [FIX] Deleting an unnecessary item in the menu bar

New in Filmotech 3.8.2 (Nov 10, 2019)

  • [NEW] Dark mode (Mac)
  • [NEW] 3 font size for movie detail (See preferences)
  • [UPD] Updated default language (English)
  • [FIX] Fixed a crash on TMdb search when the relesae date is not available
  • [FIX] Fixed an error when saving preferences while editing profile name

New in Filmotech 3.8.2 Beta 2 (Oct 29, 2019)

  • New option to change the text size of a movie detail (normal, smaller, larger)
  • Fixed a bug in TMdb search
  • Fixed a bug in profile management in preferences

New in Filmotech 3.8.2 Beta 1 (Oct 1, 2019)

  • Dark mode for macOS
  • The macOS application is "notarized" (for macOS Catalina)
  • Improvement of the English translation
  • When the language is not available, the default language is now English

New in Filmotech 3.8.1 (Jun 12, 2019)

  • [UPD] Added year in the title list returned by TMdb
  • [UPD] Disabled spell check in Actor and Director fields
  • [UPD] Added articles to the suggested keywords of the internet search
  • [UPD] Added AB, AC and BC zones
  • [UPD] Alphabetical display of saved searches
  • [UPD] Improved movie detail view
  • [FIX] Fixed the status bar glitch

New in Filmotech 3.8.1 Beta 2 (Jun 6, 2019)

  • Fixed saved smart searches
  • Compiled with Xojo 2019r1.1 : possible improvment with external scripts on Windows (?)

New in Filmotech 3.8.1 Beta 1 (Apr 4, 2019)

  • Added year in the title list returned by TMdb
  • Disabled spell check in Actor and Director fields
  • Added articles to the suggested keywords of the internet search
  • Added AB, AC and BC zones
  • Alphabetical display of saved searches
  • Fixed the status bar glitch

New in Filmotech 3.8.0 (Nov 11, 2018)

  • [NEW] Relooking de l'application : fini les listes à rayures, l'application à maintenant un visuel beaucoup plus sobre. La grosse barre d'icônes a disparu au profit d'un ensemble de boutons. La zone de recherche a été déplacée.
  • [NEW] Refonte de la fonction d'importation : complètement ré-écrite et optimisée, les écrans de configurations sont plus simples et la vitesse d'importation grandement accélérée.
  • [MAJ] Nouveau format pour les liens (films et BA)
  • [MAJ] Optimisation partielle dans le rafraîchissement de la liste après une suppression définitive d'un grand volume de données.
  • [MAJ] Remontée d'un niveau de la liste des réglages de colonne dans le menu contextuel (liste des films).
  • [MAJ] Amélioration des mot-clés dans la recherche internet.
  • [FIX] Correction du menu contextuel des profils (Ajouter et Modifier).
  • [FIX] Correction de la recherche mémorisée : recherche sur la note, mémorisation des double-quotes, date de sortie au mauvais format.
  • [FIX] Correction du bug sur un clic en bas de la librairie.
  • [FIX] Correction de l'affichage du panneau « Format » dans le module des jaquettes.

New in Filmotech 3.8.0 Beta 2 (Sep 27, 2018)

  • Fixed a bug in library (left list) when using windows scale
  • Fixed contextual menu in profiles (Add and Update)
  • Fixed memorised search: search on note, double-quote memorising, wrong format for out date
  • Added tooltip a new icons
  • Fixed a bug in Library when clicking the last item
  • Updated column setting selection in contextual menu (movie list)
  • Fixed wrong layout in format panel of cover module
  • Improved keyword management for internet search

New in Filmotech 3.7.1 (May 7, 2018)

  • [UPD] Improvement of the internet script engine.
  • [FIX] Fixed a potential crash when closing the application on macOS.

New in Filmotech 3.7.0 (Mar 24, 2018)

  • [NEW] New internet search script engine
  • [NEW] Filmotech is now 64 bits (Mac & PC) and HiDPI (PC)
  • [UPD] Updated internal script for DVDfr
  • [UPD] Updated internal script for MovieCovers
  • [FIX] Fixed keyboard management on movie list (PC)

New in Filmotech 3.6.2 (Sep 28, 2017)

  • [SHIFT] It is now possible to use Internet search scripts on HTTPS sites
  • [Update] Improved sorting with special characters (accents, diacritics, ...)
  • [FIX] Suppress the display of links when printing a movie detail
  • [FIX] Deleting an unnecessary message from the context menu of the movie list
  • [FIX] Changing the message when a backup is canceled
  • [FIX] Correction of printing (PC)

New in Filmotech 3.6.1 (Jun 26, 2017)

  • NEW:
  • Added the Danish version.
  • Update:
  • Improved SQLite engine.
  • FIX:
  • Fixed a display bug on the slice of the covers.
  • FIX Correction for Mac App Store distribution.

New in Filmotech 3.6.0 (Jan 25, 2017)

  • NEW:
  • End of XP / Vista support. Filmotech now requires Windows 7 or higher.
  • Sierra MacOS security support.
  • Update:
  • Improved display retina (Mac)
  • Improved SQLite engine
  • FIX:
  • Fixed crash when exiting the application in full screen (Mac)
  • Fixed random loss of column display
  • Fixed a crash at launch if the external database is missing

New in Filmotech 3.5.2 (Dec 2, 2015)

  • NEW:
  • Added detail view setings for profile.
  • UPD:
  • Removed outdated preferences.
  • Improved restoring the position of the main window.
  • Updated some icons.
  • Improved overview of the names of the actors.
  • Support and Zone can now be empty by default.
  • FIX:
  • Changed keyboard shortcut for switching tabs in edition window.
  • Fixed detail view misplacement when switching layout.
  • Fixed link and cover size in published website.

New in Filmotech 3.5.1 (Feb 23, 2015)

  • NEW: In the detail area, the names of actors and directors are clickable and launch a search in the database of movies with the actor or director selected.
  • Update: Added the German localization.
  • Update: Added keyboard shortcuts in the edit window: Ctrl-I (PC) or (Mac) Cmd-I for Internet, Ctrl-A or Cmd-A, B, C and D for the tabs.
  • Update: Added the media, directors and year in the title list returned by DVDFR.
  • UPDATE: The disk scan now searching for .PNG and .JPG images (in addition .tbn)
  • Update: Updated CMA import.
  • FIX: Fixed bug localisaiton.
  • FIX: Fixed a bug erase internet search fields after resizing the poster.
  • FIX: Fixed the historic loans do not indicate all borrowers.
  • FIX: Fixed in updating the list after import.
  • FIX: Fixed memorizing the default site template for publication.

New in Filmotech 3.5.0 (Dec 20, 2014)

  • NEW:
  • New edit window.
  • New icons toolbar.
  • Improved sidebar.
  • UPD: Updated script engine (RBScript -> XojoScript).
  • Improved movie list loading performances.
  • Updated some windows font (Mac).
  • Added turkish for TMdb.
  • FIX:
  • Added missing USER-AGENT in publishing.
  • Added missing external database on windows.
  • Fixed multiple edit bug.
  • Fixed vertical splitter list/detail while resizing.
  • Fixed fast search returning the some movies more than once.

New in Filmotech 3.4.0 (Mar 31, 2014)

  • [NEW] Quick search in list mode (search available for 16 fields).
  • [NEW] Possibility of separating the view list/detail horizontally or vertically in list mode.
  • [NEW] Added an action button in list mode (same as contextual menu on list).
  • [FIX] Improved PHP code of published website.
  • [FIX] TMdb covers are back.
  • [FIX] Added a USER AGENT in publishing API.
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug sometimes causing blocking messages window position on PC.
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug preventing the removal of film on the MySQL database.

New in Filmotech 3.2.0 (Jul 10, 2013)

  • [NEW] New file management for Filmotech data.
  • [NEW] Autobackup for local databases.
  • [UPD] Updated CSV import for AMC 4.1.x files.
  • [UPD] Updated the website generated for better consideration of the encoding accented characters.
  • [UPD] Increased maximum size of published posters.
  • [UPD] Updated Slovak translation.
  • [UPD] Updated TMdb Internet search (API v3).
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug with CSS when publishing.
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug with AMC CSV import.
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug while importing 'Sortie' field.

New in Filmotech 3.1.6 (Aug 7, 2012)

  • [UPD] Added mpg and mpeg in default extension for scan disk.
  • [UPD] The posters for export are not necessarily resized.
  • [UPD] Added Slovak (Thanks to bubosvk)
  • [FIX] MovieCovers script works again.
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug in script language display.
  • [FIX] The picture of the header of the website (fmt_haut.png) is now correctly generated.
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug in an english error label (Import file error).

New in Filmotech 3.1.2 (May 16, 2011)

  • [NEW] Added new languages for searching TMDb: In addition to English, it is now possible to search in French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch.
  • [NEW] In list mode, you can set a selection seen/not seen using the contextual menu (if all the selected films are in the same status).
  • [NEW] New internet script preferences to take into account search languages.
  • [UPD] When the internet search is DVDFr by default, it is possible to directly enter a UPC code (bar code) on the screen to add movie.
  • [UPD] The posters are now being processed in memory rather than using a temporary file where possible.
  • [UPD] Optimized loading of posters on TMDb.
  • [UPD] Passion-XBMC service now requires a user registration, research on this site is temporarily disabled in this version.
  • [FIX] In a SQL database, searches are now properly performed on fields containing \ character.
  • [FIX] Fixed a problem in the dropdown menu when two scripts have the same name.
  • [FIX] Fixed labels "Défaut" instead of "Default" in the English version.

New in Filmotech 3.1.1 (Mar 7, 2011)

  • [NEW] Added TMDb internet search engine.
  • [NEW] New Internet search preferences.
  • [NEW] At first launch, or when adding a new profile, DVDfr is the default Internet search if the application is in french, and TMDb if the application is in english.
  • [UPD] New internet search scripts are activated by default.
  • [UPD] It's now possible to set a default note.
  • [UPD] Updated links to english support forum.
  • [UPD] When importing, if the entry date is not specfied, it's set to the current date.
  • [UPD] Tiny modification of the application icon.
  • [FIX] External scripts should now work again on Mac PPC.
  • [FIX] Added parameter for slowing intensive process (to avoid error 151 on PC in mobile export).
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug in scan disk import when scanning hidden locked files.
  • [FIX] Fixed a bug in the published web site when then update.txt file does not exists.