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N.A.N.Y. 2009 / Re: NANY 2009 Release: Comparer
« Last post by fenixproductions on December 08, 2008, 12:48 PM »
Version 0.0.5.0 is alive with thumbnails support.

Preview images are generated in separate thread using WLX plugins. In the case of no plugin associated with extension, Windows Explorer thumb might be seen.
977
Living Room / Re: Funny, Strange, and Confusing Error Messages
« Last post by fenixproductions on December 07, 2008, 09:27 AM »
2Deozaan

Interesting idea but, personally, I don't believe in many error mesages screenshots posted through Internet. It is to easy to create fake one.

The general idea of this thread is to post screen shots of any genuine error messages you've come across that are funny, strange, absolutely not at all helpful, or even confusing. I'll start off.

Hm. Why screenshots? Ctrl+C works globally for all MessageBox dialogs in Windows...
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Living Room / Re: Whats on your desktop?
« Last post by fenixproductions on December 04, 2008, 04:40 PM »
I am working on proper Rainlendar skin but results looks good enough even now :)

Standard desktop:

screen01.jpg

After hovering TrueCrypt "icon":

screen02.jpg
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Developer's Corner / Re: VC++ VSZ Wizard - help
« Last post by fenixproductions on December 03, 2008, 04:10 AM »
Little off-topic...
Хм... надеюсь, что русский здесь знают))
Just reading or writing too?

I wonder how many languages are used in real life by the users of this forum  :tellme:
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N.A.N.Y. 2009 / NANY 2009 Release: Comparer
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 30, 2008, 08:31 AM »
NANY 2009 Entry Information
This is my first more serious coding work. I hope there will be small number of bugs :)
Application Name Comparer
Version 1.0.10.0
Short Description Comparer is files compare application which uses Total Commander's WDX plugins.
Supported OSes All Windows
Web Page http://www.dcmembers.com/fenix/
Download Link http://www.dcmembers.../myapps/comparer.zip
System Requirements
  • .Net 2.0 framework
  • WDX plugins (for properties info)
  • WLX plugins (for thumbnails)
Version History
  • 1.0.10.0 - changed: updated SourceGrid control;
  • 1.0.9.0 - fixed: "Scan for plugins" generated errors for new config, ThreadAbortException handled; added: temporary skipping FileDesc.wdx;
  • 1.0.8.0 - fixed starting with no INI (also "default" name added); fixed saving schemes when there was no "configs" directory;
  • 1.0.7.0 (2009.04.01) - wdx_proxy.dll updated;
  • 1.0.7.0 (2009.03.28) - few translations added (Chinese, Dutch, Norwegian, Slovak, Spanish);
  • 1.0.7.0 - added configuration switch combobox; added translations handling; added French language file (thanks to Clo);
  • 1.0.6.0 - changed plugins handling engine to external wdx_proxy.dll; fixed another bug with "show empty" and "shwo different"option;
  • 1.0.5.0 - fixed few errors with "show empty" and "show different"; fixed colouring different items; changed files names always shown; added image header generation; added option for opening files with associated application; added date formatting description;
  • 1.0.4.0 - fixed "show empty" did not worked correctly; added customizable output file names; added customizable CSV separators and text quotes;
  • 1.0.3.2 - fixed panels refreshing problem (drag'n'drop did not make them enabled);
  • 1.0.3.1 - fixed small extensions bug; plugins options panels are disabled if there are no plugins;
  • 1.0.3.0 - "Show empty" option now works for thumbnails; files icons might be shown when there is no thumbnails;
  • 1.0.2.0 - Export feature has been rewritten (additional image formats, external header/footer files usage); few bug fixes (some dates were shown incorrectly);
  • 1.0.1.0 - replaced menu with toolstrip (for better stick mode indication); added wordwrap option; Settings dialog changes;
  • 1.0.0.0 - added shortcuts handling; little layout changes (icons); export feature; added "Stick mode";
  • 0.0.9.0 - replaced tree control with list; fixed problem with Explorer thumbs (sometimes they were not shown); fixed lists bug (lists containing more than two element were ignored);
  • 0.0.8.1 - fixed issue with plugins under 64bit systems;
  • 0.0.8.0 - main window is refreshed after Options change; default plugins path is configurable now; added option for automatic scan for plugins (in default directory); few minor bug fixes (and code clean-up);
  • 0.0.7.1 - fixed problem with folders and %L parameter;
  • 0.0.7.0 - added alternative configs support; thumbnails height can be customized; plugins fields visibility can be customized;
  • 0.0.6.4 - thumbnail plugins (WLX) show extensions suggestions;
  • 0.0.6.3 - fixed nasty bug which was causing crashes with some plugins (more of them should be supported now);
  • 0.0.6.2 - browsing for plugins now gives proper extensions suggestions; few problems with plugins drag'n'drop corrected;
  • 0.0.6.1 - thumbnails are cleared on drag'n'drop; corrected adding WLX plugs and comparers (some details were taken from WDX tab);
  • 0.0.6.0 - external comparing tools even more configurable
  • 0.0.5.0 - added thumbnails handling
  • 0.0.4.0 - first public release
Author fenixproductions


Description
Many times when I was updating my software (or files) I needed an application for quick properties comparison. All of the existing files compare applications offer viewing files content but not some files types properties. So I wrote a tool where the main feature is Total Commander's content plugins usage. I can can easily "take two files" (or only one) and view their properties like: ID3 tags, resolutions or EXE headers. The only effort to take is to find nice plug in and add to application.

Features
  • new - available in many languages (Chinese, Dutch, English, Espanol, Français, German, Norwegian, Polski, Română, Slovak);
  • new - extended pack (with few plugins) is available on WWW page;
  • additional image headers can be added to exported files;
  • exported reports can be opened in associated applications;
  • CSV export attributes (separators and text quoting) can be set;
  • output files names (for Export) can be customized;
  • files' details can be exported into CSV, HTML or Image files (BMP, JPG, PNG);
  • external files (header.html, footer.html) can be imported into generated HTML;
  • external CSS file can be used for better HTML look;
  • info can be copied using Ctrl+C or Shift+C keys;
  • generated info can be exported;
  • thumbnails visible in simple list;
  • automatic info refresh after Options change;
  • configurable default plugins path with "Scan for plugins" feature;
  • visible plugins fields can be specified;
  • possibility to use different configuration files,
  • possibility to specify external comparing applications on separate tab,
  • thumbnails support for various file types (thanks to WLX plugins),
  • view modes: either all details view or differences only,
  • debug mode (view empty) - allows to see plugins' names for which information cannot be extracted;
  • drag'n'drop support for adding new plugins - drop WDX file into proper area and you will get files extensions suggestion (if plugins supports it);

Planned Features
  • external comparers configuration on standalone tab (separate them from plugins);
  • more plugins handling;
  • thumbnails;
  • multiple files mode (more than two) with reports generator;

Screenshots

compscr01.png

compscr03.png

Usage
Installation
Just unpack archive anywhere but remember that it needs write rights to it's directory.

Using the Application
Files can be dragged into application's form.

Command line parameters are also implemented:
comparer.exe %1
- file %1 will be loaded;
comparer.exe %1 %2
- file %1 will be compared with %2;
comparer.exe -L %1
- application will load %1 file with the list of files to compare (one or two lines only for now);
comparer.exe -c %C %1
- application will load %1 and use %C configuration file;
comparer.exe -c %C %1 %2
- same as above but works with two files;
comparer.exe -c %C -L %1
- application will process %1 list using %C configuration file;
Uninstallation
Just delete it.

Known Issues
FileDesc.wdx seems to crash Comparer completely (I can't find the way to prevent that other than skipping this plugin). Please remember about it while adding WDX files manualy! Other plugins should work correctly now. If you find an error, please, report it.

All known working plugins list here.

WLX plugins are supported for thumbnails generation. Please check some of them (and report working ones) after downloading from:
http://www.totalcmd....irectory/lister.html
http://en.totalcmd.pl/download/wlx

For more info please go to WWW page!
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Just quick question from me (as I am not coding for living):

why nobody mentions NetBeans?

I've dealt with Eclipse many times in the past and even currently working with Aptana and the only thing which annoys me the most is the speed. Whatever you have to do with this IDE it takes to much time. I understand that I don't have new PC but anything beats Eclipse in this field. It was really surprising for me to see NB at work and how more responsive it is.

End of my :two:
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N.A.N.Y. 2009 / Re: NANY 2009 Intro
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 27, 2008, 06:50 AM »
OK. Sign me in.

I am working on files comparison tool which will use Total Commander's WDX plugins.

I hope my tool will be good for few people :)
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Living Room / Re: How to tell if your cat is plotting to KILL you
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 27, 2008, 04:16 AM »
2f0dder
No thanks needed. It was on 1st page of Google results ;)
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Living Room / Re: How to tell if your cat is plotting to KILL you
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 27, 2008, 04:04 AM »
(random link from IRC, dunno where it originates from)

Maybe: http://www.catswhoth...upgrass.com/kill.php
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General Software Discussion / Re: Opera - An exercise on fustration
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 17, 2008, 03:56 PM »
2Lashiec
I agree with you completely.

It is sad to see how good company became corporation with tight and strange deadlines pushing buggy versions.

PS Mouser! Is it possible to change SpellChecker a little bit so I could not ignore anyone? ;) Temporary adding thread's nick names to dictionary could be very nice.
986
Best E-mail Client / Re: Best IMAP Client
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 14, 2008, 07:24 PM »
2Josh
Did you try TheBat!? Not free but worth it's prize.
987
Developer's Corner / Re: C# Drag and Drop fail
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 11, 2008, 01:56 PM »
2mediaguycouk
Works perfect here. Well... "almost perfect". Messago box has to be clicked and when I do so, dragged files are lost.

Maybe the reason is related to this somehow?

Use: Debug.WriteLine() for debugging and check will there be anything in Output panel.

PS. Check is it working inside your Visual Studio:
http://fenixproducti...pl/tmp/test_drop.rar
988
Apart from this being a great disappointment to me, it made me wonder what others are doing in situations like this. Is the listed numbering order sometimes a problem to you? Do you have a renaming utility and/or a picture viewer that will show the files in the same order as Explorer? 
:tellme:

As you've already notices I am addicted of my file manager so I use it as picture viewer too (no problems with sorting).

Edited:
I forgot to say that I so far have settled with XnView, because it will handle the numbers correctly. But the image quality from XnView really is inferior, so I would like to know your answers anyway.

Doesn't setting better quality help?

Tools -> Options -> General -> Read
Tools -> Options -> View -> High quality zoom
Tools -> Options -> -> View -> Fullscreen -> Use delayed high quality...
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2Shades
No offend taken.

I think that this "F8 issue" might be not such bad design at all. Many managers handled deleting by Del key so the question is: what about Fs?

Possible answer would be to give the users most used functions on them. That could explain why there is additional Delete.
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2Darwin
I think he was. TC by default has functions keys button bar visible at the bottom with "F8 Delete":
http://www.ghisler.com/picture.htm

That (and remapping Fs) was the first thing to change by me few years ago. Since then I've been giving a chance for other filemanagers from time to time and the speed was always main issue. The longest try I gave to DO but it didn't win with my nerves.

2Shades
I know that DO on Amiga was really powerfull but it's features were never resurrected again. In my opinion they should change the name of it because it is nothing like before.

And what "UNIX roots"? AFAIK Total started as NC clone but even DOS Navigator (now open source) had the same keyboard configuration. Both of them were written for MS-DOS. After all even Midnight Commander is described as NC copy according to the Wikipedia article.

BTW Why should I bother with other manager when TC works for me very good? Because it's ugly or behaves different from explorer? Well... I want it this way. That was the first reason why I started to looking for something else.
991
2superboyac
I understood that.

Unfortunately: most of the people judges book by it's cover.
992
A lot of TC's functionality (keys also) is borrowed from Northon Commander and that's the way it worked for a long time. As I used to say: TC is for keyboard- and DO for mouse-oriented people.

Having used DOpus since it third edition (yes, on the Commodore Amiga home computer) you will have an extremely hard time convincing me otherwise.

Little BTW. It is always strange to me reading about better DO's interface since Amiga times when I see something like this (v. 4)...

DOpus.png
993
2superboyac
You're right about these reasons but there are more of them. For me: plugins and keyboard oriented work are the most important features.

BTW What do you mean by "normal"?
994
2superboyac
You forgot about:
- Shift (or Alt) + LMB drag -> move,
- LMB drag + quick RMB -> move,
- Ctrl + Shift + LMB drag -> Create shortcut,
- Shift + RMB drag -> drag menu -> Copy, Move, Create Shortcut, Cancel and associated app menu (ex. WinRAR).
995
Once again Miranda BUT with Just send email plugin (little old although):
http://addons.mirand...viewfile&id=1311

Even if you don't see some users you have always pop-up menu button to choose them.
996
Living Room / Re: Old workhorse C64 breaking new barriers...
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 05, 2008, 03:07 PM »
That's a shame. There are SID emulators that can play them. Oh well...what's gone is gone. :eusa_boohoo:

I even have in_sid.dll in my player but I thought I will never miss them.
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Living Room / Re: Old workhorse C64 breaking new barriers...
« Last post by fenixproductions on November 05, 2008, 02:10 PM »
Heh. That reminded me about few thousands of SID files which I removed from my HDD recently (because of gathering the dust). Now I wish I didn't ;)
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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Locate 3.0 - great *FAST* HD search tool!
« Last post by fenixproductions on October 31, 2008, 03:06 PM »
2rjbull
Have you tried FSE?  I don't have a URL, but it's in the TC forums.

Yes, I did on the first day plugin had been released. In the matter of fact: I've tried all 500 TC's plugins.

FSE is just a front-end to Locate32. It is much easier just to use Win+F and have dirs opened in TC. FSE limits come from L32 and that is why I gave L's author the idea of building proper plugs interface in the first place. Watching from player's* point of view I don't think it should be so hard to do so... I am just waiting.

*) player - I wrote few WDX plugins (in C++) and couple of simple C# tools for handling them (like beta version of Comparer - no time to finish). That's the way of the freak ;)
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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: Locate 3.0 - great *FAST* HD search tool!
« Last post by fenixproductions on October 30, 2008, 05:42 PM »
2Darwin
You are right but that is why I still naive waiting for TC plugins support in Locate32 (it is on its ToDo list).
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Developer's Corner / Re: A plugin based information bar in Windows
« Last post by fenixproductions on October 29, 2008, 03:37 PM »
2jake78
Thank you for your answer. I hope coding it will be as much enjoyable for you as waiting for final for me :).
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