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PNGGauntlet Changelog

What's new in PNGGauntlet 3.1.2

Aug 3, 2012
  • [Feature] Added a "Always convert files to PNG even if it would make them larger" option for those who want PNGs at any cost.
  • [Fix] Adding directories that contain a '.' in their name works now.
  • [Fix] Fix some errors when PNGGauntlet cannot create or delete temp files.

New in PNGGauntlet 3.1.1 (Aug 3, 2012)

  • [Feature] The "Cancel" button now immediately cancels compressing, including killing the compressor processes.
  • [Fix] Improved error messaging.
  • [Fix] Non-PNG files get a .png extension instead of keeping their original extension.
  • [Fix] Unchecking DeflOpt no longer leads to an exception dialog.
  • [Fix] Fix program getting into an unusable state if Optimize was clicked when "Output Directory" is empty but "Overwrite Original Files" is checked.
  • [Fix] PNGGauntlet now only requires .NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile, not Full.

New in PNGGauntlet 3.1.0 (Aug 3, 2012)

  • [Feature] Optionally compress multiple files at once.
  • [Feature] Display total time taken to compress files.
  • [Fix] Options panel actually works for selecting OptiPNG and DeflOpt options.
  • [Fix] Files can once again be specified on the command line (works with "Open With" menu)

New in PNGGauntlet 3.0 (Aug 3, 2012)

  • [Feature] Updated to latest PNGOUT.
  • [Feature] Added OptiPNG and DeflOpt compressors.
  • [Feature] Simplified main UI.
  • [Feature] Removed compression type option, rearranged UI elements to take up less space, added menu items for manipulating file list.
  • [Feature] If compressors would have made the file larger, just display the percentage as 100% to avoid confusing people.
  • [Feature] Added support for TIFF files and dropped Targa and PCX support.
  • [Feature] Option to set compressors to run at low priority.
  • [Feature] New options panel for all PNGGauntlet and compressor settings.
  • [Fix] Disable all settings while the compressor is running.
  • [Fix] Don't try to convert animated GIFs or multi-page TIFFs.
  • [Fix] Properly clear file statuses when new files are added or the compression is restarted.
  • [Internal] Switched to standard settings persistence.
  • [Internal] PNGGauntlet now requires .NET Framework 4.0.

New in PNGGauntlet 2.1.3 (Jul 20, 2011)

  • [Fix] Remove a debug output that shouldn't have shipped.

New in PNGGauntlet 2.1.1 (Jul 20, 2011)

  • [Internal] PNGGauntlet will now run on the .NET Framework 4.0 if it is installed, instead of requiring .NET 3.5.

New in PNGGauntlet 2.1.0 (Jul 20, 2011)

  • [Feature] In Windows 7, the PNGGauntlet taskbar icon shows the progress of compressing files.
  • [Feature] Each column can now be sorted, with a visual indication of the sort order like you'd expect.
  • [Feature] Option for preserving file times when optimizing.
  • [Feature] PNGGauntlet is now listed in the "Open With..." right-click menu for PNG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, PCX and Targa image files, allowing you to quickly start it with that file pre-loaded.
  • [Feature] If filenames are provided as arguments to pnggauntlet.exe, they are automatically included in the list of files to compress. You can use this to make a right-click "Compress with PNGGauntlet" command.
  • [Feature] Due to some confusion over this feature, when files get larger after being compressed PNGGauntlet now explains that it copied the originals to the output, not the larger files.
  • [Feature] When no images are queued for compressing, text appears instructing you to drag and drop files onto PNGGauntlet.
  • [Feature] The installer now prompts to launch PNGGauntlet immediately.
  • [Feature] Overall progress bar resets when files are added or removed.
  • [Feature] Start the output directory dialog on the currently-selected directory if there is one, or My Pictures if there isn't.
  • [Feature] Doesn't let you choose an empty or nonexistant output directory. If the directory doesn't exist, it prompts to create it.
  • [Feature] The list of files can be scrolled with the mouse wheel.
  • [Feature] Prettier list view drawing.
  • [Fix] Don't do anything if no files are selected to compress.
  • [Fix] Arrows on the Advanced Options button match the current state even if you close the options dialog with the close box.
  • [Fix] Fixed URL in the About dialog
  • [Internal] PNGGauntlet now requires .NET Client Framework 3.5.
  • [Internal] Lots of cleanup around how the GlacialList control draws, with fewer P/Invoke calls.

New in PNGGauntlet 2.0.2 (Jan 28, 2009)

  • [Fix] Won't overwrite files that are larger if their filename ends with uppercase ".PNG"
  • [Fix] PNGOUT Options panel actually works now.
  • [Fix] "Open With" feature actually works now.
  • [Fix] Installer will allow you to use other directories than the default.