SimplyFile Changelog

What's new in SimplyFile 4.0.20.410

May 12, 2015
  • We have revamped the folder suggestion algorithm to make it even more accurate and faster. You should see the top suggested folder be correct even more often than in the previous version. Our official target still remains 90%, but based on your usage patterns you can see even higher accuracy. And for those rare instances where the top suggestion is not correct, read on about the next improvement
  • Three One-Click-File buttons
  • SimplyFile 4 has an option to show three small one-click-file buttons instead of one large button. SimplyFile’s folder prediction algorithm is very accurate. For most customers, it is correct over 90% of the time. With this option, even more of your messages will be filed with just one click. You can switch between one and three buttons using the Show 3 One Click File Buttons option
  • And if you prefer to operate mostly with the keyboard, QuickPick is still the fastest option for you
  • Prediction logic hints
  • We have developed and tuned SimplyFile’s default folder prediction algorithm so that it works well for the vast majority of cases. There are some special usage patterns that could be improved even further. In version 4 you can tell SimplyFile if you primarily file messages based on content or senders to help it give even more accurate suggestions
  • Filing History
  • Filing History Window displays a list of recently filed messages. It is a great way to remind yourself what you worked if you need to fill out a time or status report, or create a bill for your clients
  • BatchFile is now even more powerful
  • If you have used SimplyFile v3, you know that BatchFile is a great way to file an Inbox full of messages in one shot. In version 4, BatchFile became even more powerful. Now you can correct folder predictions right inside the BatchFile window. Simply right-click on a message or use Right/Left arrow keys to cycle through alternative folder suggestions.
  • BatchFile now has an option to skip flagged and unread messages (using checkboxes at the bottom of the window).
  • BatchFile now remembers the last sort order you used
  • QuickPick
  • In previous versions, the type-ahead folder selection QuickPick window showed up to 500 folders matching your input. In version 4, QuickPick will display all your folders, even if you have tens of thousands of them. Type-ahead folder lookup will still be lightning-fast
  • Folder list can be sorted by “Folder name” or “Folder path”. Note that QuickPick does not remember the previous sort order, because initially folders are sorted by relevancy
  • Both QuickPick and BatchFile now support changing font size, using Ctrl+Plus/Minus
  • GoToFolder shows recent folders on top
  • Go To Folder window now shows the most recently used folders at the top, so you can quickly navigate to them
  • Tip
  • If you press the Shift key while clicking the File Message button, SimplyFile will automatically switch Outlook to the destination folder after filing a message
  • Find command
  • A new top-level Find command can be used to quickly initiate an Outlook search for all messages related to a particular email. You can search messages by name, subject, and even domain. It is a great shortcut for looking up conversation context when looking at a particular message
  • Note
  • This feature was first added to SimplyTag - an add-in for tagging and categorizing Outlook email messages. It proved very popular in SimplyTag, so we have decided to add it to SimplyFile as well
  • Send and Delete
  • “Send without saving a copy” was renamed to “Send and Delete” for clarity. This command now places sent message into the Deleted Items folder, as opposed to permanently removing in version 3
  • Please note that due to the name change, the keyboard access key for this command has been changed from Alt+w to Alt+d. We apologize for any inconvenience if the old shortcut is imprinted in your muscle memory
  • Send, Delete and Delete Original
  • A new command “Send, Delete and Delete Original” is available by clicking “More Actions” in the File Sent Message Window
  • Option to show full folder path
  • If you have several folders with the same name in different locations, you will find Display full folder path option useful. If enabled, SimplyFile will show the entire folder path, rather than just the name in all “File In” drop-downs (on the Ribbon and right-click menu)
  • Non-admin installer and upgrades
  • Unlike previous versions, version 4 default EXE installer does not require Administrator permissions and can be installed under a regular user account. If you previously installed using the EXE installer, we recommend that you uninstall version 3 prior to upgrading to version 4. (If you do not know which installer you used, you most likely used EXE)
  • We still provide an admin installer (MSI) for large scale deployment. That process has not changed. Version 4 MSI installer can be installed on top of version 3, without uninstalling
  • Other enhancements and fixes
  • Version 4 includes many other small improvements and fixes, which further increase product usability, performance and reliability
  • What else would you like to see?
  • Many of the new features and improvements are based on your suggestions. If you have ideas on how else we can make SimplyFile even more useful to you, we would love to hear from you!

New in SimplyFile 3.0.0.218 (Sep 10, 2010)

  • Outlook 2010 Ribbon UI support:
  • We have completely redesigned user interface to support Ribbon UI in Outlook 2010. (Note: If you are using an older version of Outlook, you will see the old-style UI). All the commonly used features are accessible right on the Home tab of the main Outlook window. You can also specify which buttons you would like to see on the Toolbar tab of the Options window.
  • The first large button displays the top suggested folder for a given message. Be sure to train SimplyFile to optimize folder suggestion accuracy. After that you'll be able to file the vast majority of messages by simply clicking this button.
  • The "File In" drop-down provides access to the rest of the suggested folders, as well as to the QuickPick window.
  • And for you, keyboard ninjas, do not forget that you can customize SimplyFile hotkeys in the Options dialog for mouse-free operation.
  • File Thread and Sender commands:
  • "File Thread" and "File Sender" commands are now available as buttons on the main SimplyFile toolbar. "File Thread" will find all messages with the same subject in the current folder and file them into the folder you specify. "File Sender" will file all messages from the selected sender. When using Outlook 2010, these commands will also offer folder drop-down for quick access to recommended folders.
  • Go to Folder command:
  • "Go to Folder" button is now available on the main SimplyFile toolbar for easy access.
  • Batch File:
  • By now you know that SimplyFile's "File Message", "File Thread", "QuickPick" and the other commands let you file an Inbox full of messages in no time at all. You've trained SimplyFile well and it suggests the right folder for the vast majority of messages. With one, maybe two, seconds per message, you can go through and file 100 messages in just a few minutes. That's pretty impressive! We asked ourselves "can we top that?", and came up with a new experimental feature - "Batch File".
  • Batch File files messages into their respective suggested folders. You highlight a batch of messages in the main Outlook window (or do not highlight any messages to use all messages in the current folder). Then click "Batch File". It will show you a window that lists all messages and top the suggested folder for each message. Review the list, uncheck any messages you do not want filed. Then click "File Messages". All selected messages will be filed in one fell swoop.
  • Of course, Batch File is not appropriate for every occasion. Do not forget about the other filing features and use the best one in a given situation. Also, be sure to train SimplyFile well before using Batch File.
  • Hopefully Batch File will make SimplyFile even more invaluable to you. We are looking forward to your feedback on this feature.
  • Context menu support:
  • With Outlook 2010, the "File In" command is available on the context menu, displayed when you right-click on a message in your Inbox.
  • Send and File original handling:
  • We have streamlined the way SimplyFile handles filing original messages at the same time as filing replies. In this version, there is a separate "Send, Send and File Original" button on the "File the message you are sending window". So you can click either "Send and File" or "Send, File and File Original", depending on how you would like to handle a particular message. You can specify which of the two buttons should be the default action, by selecting the corresponding setting on the Advanced tab of the Option window. After that, you can simply hit "Enter" in the "File the message you are sending" window to invoke the default command.
  • New Snooze options:
  • The SnoozeIt command has been enhanced to allow specifying the unsnooze time, in addition to specifying for how long you would like to snooze a particular message.
  • Streamlined installer:
  • Starting with version 3.0, SimplyFile will not have a separate full vs. evaluation version installers. There is just one installer. You can use it for a trial; and later you can activate it with by entering a license key.
  • Lots of small usability enhancements:
  • We have implemented a large number of small usability enhancements. You will notice things like easier way to file an original message when filing a reply; if you file multiple messages together, "Undo File" will move them back together in one operation, etc; additional keyboard shortcuts. There are other smaller tweaks. We do pay attention to little details because we know that they make a huge difference.
  • Statistics:
  • The statistics feature displays your SimplyFile usage charts. Hopefully this statistics will help you gain a bit of insight into how you spend you days. There are two graphs available.
  • Number of messages you filed on a given day:
  • It shows the number of received and sent messages you have filed, as well as the number of messages in your Inbox. You can zoom into a specific time period, by selecting it with your mouse. You can also control which statistics you would like to plot on the chart.
  • Number of messages filed by time of day
  • This interesting chart will show your filing activity by time of day. For example, the chart below shows that this particular user files most messages between 8am and 10am in the morning.