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Qsel Changelog

What's new in Qsel 2.30

Jul 2, 2022
  • Desktop bounds issue fixed (Setup, Config widows)
  • INI file: colors now written in HTML format (#rrggbb)
  • Category header: font (& size) adjusting acc. to item captions
  • Folder (directory) item to launch now kept in Command field by default; legacy handling available only by typing "Explorer.exe" in command field
  • Folder can be opened with user defined app like TC (default: Explorer); INI file items [main] FileMgrCom (exe path) and FileMgrParm (option parameters)

New in Qsel 2.27 (Feb 8, 2021)

  • Configuration: Drag&drop a folder with Ctrl key: path taken as command (not "Explorer.exe")
  • Unicode: If files without BOM: UTF-8, UTF-16 auto detected
  • Environment variables supported in Item Text (Configuration)
  • PureBasic compiler ver. 5.73

New in Qsel 2.26 (Aug 26, 2018)

  • Run as Administrator (triggers UAC prompt):
  • occasional: hold Ctrl+Shift & click
  • always: see configuration, "run" picklist (at bottom)

New in Qsel 2.26b Beta (May 21, 2018)

  • Run as Administrator (triggers UAC prompt): hold Ctrl+Shift & click

New in Qsel 2.25 (Feb 21, 2017)

  • Configuration: Sort function available in item list context menu
  • Fixed: System tray menu issues
  • Fixed: display issue after font enlargement
  • Category menu by ALT key: will not pop up when Shift or Ctrl also pressed
  • General Settings, new option: enable/disable ALT key for Category menu
  • Fixed: issue with ampersand in category name
  • Display: better behavior when slow build-up due to malware scan
  • PureBasic ver. 5.51

New in Qsel 2.24 (Dec 14, 2015)

  • ALT key can be used to pop up category menu (on/off)
  • Shift+Tab = same as Backspace (category back)
  • PureBasic compiler version 5.40
  • Icon path: environment variables suported (menu file direct editing)
  • Fixed: system tray icon lost if Windows Explorer crashes

New in Qsel 2.23 (Oct 17, 2015)

  • Bugfix: Invalid options with slash are ignored now
  • Drag&drop, automatic item text generation: folder name extension is preserved
  • PB compiler 5.31; internal modifications
  • Better handling of Windows security warning for help file (CHM)

New in Qsel 2.22 (Mar 24, 2014)

  • "Tool type title bar.." no longer optional, but fixed property of system tray mode
  • Bugfix: icon path with comma caused glitch
  • Auto-hide at desktop edge: new "slide" option (see General Settings)
  • Small icons: now single column mode by default (see General Settings for legacy mode)
  • Icon files are saved with relative path if possible
  • In case of multiple Qsel usage: Option "Load at Windows startup" only possible for one
  • Command parameter /i=n: item preselect (/i=0: none)
  • Dual monitor issues fixed
  • PB compiler version 5.22; internal adjustments

New in Qsel 2.21 (Sep 3, 2013)

  • Issue fixed: Starting Qsel again when Configuration or Setup window still open
  • Drag&drop routines changed: now using PureBasic functions

New in Qsel 2.20 (Jun 3, 2013)

  • Multiple item drag&drop supported (from Desktop or Explorer)
  • New button: arrow forwards (= TAB key): NEXT category (in list)
  • ALT key to pop up category abandoned due to conflicts with key combinations
  • Bugfixes

New in Qsel 2.18 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • ALT key can be used to pop up & kill the category menu
  • New INI file item [Main] IconSpacing (for large icons)
  • 5 pixels left margin (looks better with small icons)
  • Bugfixes; PureBasic 5.11

New in Qsel 2.16 (Aug 9, 2012)

  • Bugfix: Function keys did not work as hotkeys without Shift/Ctrl/Alt
  • Bugfix: List mode, initial display, item caption issue (truncated..)

New in Qsel 2.15 (Jul 2, 2012)

  • Unicode support

New in Qsel 2.14 (Apr 3, 2012)

  • Bugfix: window was not always accessible when "hidden at desktop edge"

New in Qsel 2.13 (Mar 21, 2012)

  • Transparency (context menu, see also help:tweaks)
  • Multi monitor: position is restored on secondary monitor after minimizing
  • Auto-hide at desktop edge should be off)
  • Qsel command parameter /close to close a Qsel instance (for scripted action)
  • Auto close/hide behaviour modified

New in Qsel 2.12 (Jun 24, 2011)

  • Qsel window within desktop bounds when restored (not when moved)
  • Multiple) instance identification improved
  • Tool window style: "Auto hide at desktop edge" now optional
  • Auto-close behaviour improved
  • Auto-close delay: milliseconds
  • Settings, new options: All windows have same width/height/font/background
  • Configuration: semicolon allowed in parameters

New in Qsel 2.11 (Jun 24, 2011)

  • Better large icon in taskbar
  • Read-only mode consistency improved
  • INI file, [main], ProgTitle=(title to replace "Qsel"; supporting environment variables)
  • Command option /close to close Qsel instance (according to [x] function)

New in Qsel 2.10 (Jun 8, 2011)

  • New auto-hide functionality in "Tool window style" (see General Settings)

New in Qsel 2.00 (Jul 27, 2010)

  • Category window completely removed. Use menu instead (click on category name)
  • Qsel program start: Auto launching items from special category "Startup"
  • New launch command: Item as pop-up file lists to pick from
  • Configuration: Multiple item handling (see context menu in item list)
  • Delete, copy/move/insert through "temp" category
  • USB flash drives: New Shortcut gimmick with ShortExe.exe
  • USB flash drives: Warning (option to abort) if write protected (by hardware)
  • Settings: New option in Systray mode: "Minimize with [x] button, Escape key"
  • Settings: Enable drag&drop into launcher window (appending at end of list)
  • Settings: Hotkey selection method changed
  • Settings: New "Auto close delay" (Auto close after x seconds of inactivity)
  • INI file tweak: ToolBarStyle=1 (launcher will not show in taskbar)
  • PureBasic compiler version 4.50
  • Bugfix: Environment variable Vdrive now without backslash! (drive,colon)

New in Qsel 1.65 (Oct 16, 2009)

  • Bugfix: Window sizing after title bar switching

New in Qsel 1.64 (Oct 16, 2009)

  • Separator lines now with optional text
  • To move the window you can grab it anywhere now
  • Category title: frame style changed
  • Escape (minimize or close) symbol if window title bar is off
  • Item tool tip, if text not fully visible
  • Window "centered": vertical (y) position remains (only initially centered)
  • INI file, CatIcon: saving relative path if possible
  • Help file also found if in (separate) data folder
  • New INI file handler (internal)

New in Qsel 1.52b-4 (Jun 27, 2007)

  • New "General Settings" window with start options
  • Note: start options in shortcut properties are no longer supported, except for working directory
  • Bugfix: Setting Systray mode in Configuration window
  • Configuration:
  • Category button (Hotkey: Ctrl Space) offers all categories and "New Category"
  • Category Icon selectable, "New" button removed
  • Ok/Cancel/Apply buttons
  • New (internal) handling
  • Custom Icon for web links to be specified in INI file, [main] section, WebIcon = ...
  • For default weblink icon "dummy.htm" file must be present
  • Full Category list as popup menu by right mouse button on title button (Hotkey: Ctrl Space)
  • "New Category" item moved from context menu to full Category popup.
  • Abandoned: Most recently used categories (right click on "back" button)
  • TrayIcon menu (right click): more options, full category list as sub menu