MediaMan - Change Log

This page contains information about changes, new features, and bug fixes over the previous release of MediaMan.

MediaMan 3.10 (build 1109) / 9-1-2011

• [Fix] Maintenance update to fix video import issue in searching introduced with new Amazon U.S. site change.

MediaMan 3.10 (build 1108) / 7-7-2011

• [Fix] Broken import under early versions of Windows XP, where gzip encoding is not supported by the system.

MediaMan 3.10 (build 1107) / 6-28-2011

• [Fix] Broken Amazon import since 6-27-2011 is fixed
• [Fix] Broken export wizard since build 1106 is fixed
• [Fix] Google book search is working again
• [Improvement] All Internet download function now supports gzip/deflate encoding, to download compressed HTML content when possible

MediaMan 3.10 (build 1106) / 5-21-2011

• [Improvement] Export now features 3-style HTML rendering with thumbnails
• [Improvement] Printing is switched to HTML format, with better style control, and performance
• [Improvement] IMDb parsing is working properly
• [Improvement] Import from Amazon enhanced to reflect recent site changes
• [Improvement] IMDb parsing is working properly
• [Improvement] Quick search tool won't search tags, locations, and barcode fields

MediaMan 3.10 (build 1105) / 11-30-2010

• [Improvement] Import from Amazon download concurrent thread is increased to improve network performance
• [Improvement] Default search catalog (Search in:) is changed to "Everything" (Recommended).
• [Bug Fix] Date fields may shift one day after upon saving
• [Bug Fix] Title is now linked for all items

MediaMan 3.10 (build 1104) / 11-18-2010

• [New] Last selected tags are remembered when started
• [New] Title in Item Detail Panel is now linked using Detail URL field content
• [Improvement] Major improvement on new Amazon Import function, this revised version features more detailed parsing capability so that more information and pictures can be retrieved
• [Improvement] Maximum number of disc is increased to 60 (editing related)
• [Bug Fix] Ctrl+Click to import is now working
• [Bug Fix] German and Spanish versions of Windows are now correctly detected, article conversion in collation routines are is now working correctly
• [Bug Fix] File listing is discarded after editing
• [Bug Fix] Crash when closing Import panel while running
• [Bug Fix] Artist linking option is now remembered
• [Bug Fix] Del key, and arrow key logic is working again in Item Listing Panel
• [Bug Fix] Detail Grid Mode of Item Listing Panel now auto sizes correctly
• [Bug Fix] Flag content is now displayed in Detail Grid Mode
• [Bug Fix] Activation dialog mistakenly closes itself during startup
• [Bug Fix] Crashes upon deleting items or importing using Ctrl+Click
• Splash screen is removed

MediaMan 3.10 (build 1103) / 10-25-2010

• [Bug Fix] Crash while rendering 1x1 pixel item pictures
• [Bug Fix] Picture Format is incorrectly put into Aspect Ratio during editing
• [Bug Fix] Corrected handling of 24bit clipboard images
• [Bug Fix] CSV export is fixed to deal with mixed return characters in multi-value fields such as Artists
• [Bug Fix] Refined Amazon search to retrieve only results containing a good picture
• [Bug Fix] Fixed an internal data handling routine that could cause collection file upgrading from 2.x series to fail
• [Bug Fix] Fixed backup dialog copy error

MediaMan 3.10 (build 1102) / 10-10-2010

• A complete rewrite of MediaMan from scratch.
• Due to Amazon data API policy change, all existing customers will need to upgrade to this version to maintain Import panel usability on Amazon sites
• [Improvement] In areas such as collection opening, folder switch,  and details viewing, there has been major performance improvements towards most parts of collection handling. As a result, MediaMan starts a lot faster, folder switch is almost instant.
• [Improvement] In item details rendering. MediaMan makes use of the Chromium Embedded Framework to replace Internet Explorer for twice as fast rendering of details.
• [Improvement] In virtual-shelf rendering. MediaMan utilizes your multi-core processing power efficiently to render thumbnails up to 4 times as fast, while still maintain cancelable and responsive user interface.
• [Improvement] Webcam barcode scanning is finally industrial grade. When combined with a good webcam such as Microsoft Lifecam Cinema, the performance could be even better than a laser USB scanner.
• [Improvement] MediaMan is now capable of reading a list of folders as input during import. It'll automatically attach files when related items are found during web lookup. And it even reads barcode from pictures if they are available in folders.
• [Improvement] Refined Import panel to allow far more tasks to run simultaneously while keeping indicators clean.
• [Improvement] Refined logic on item editing, and gallery mode. It's now much easier to edit entries and change pictures.
• [Improvement] Refined "Quick Tagging" feature to allow quick tagging in any mode, without the need of entering "Tag Mode".
• [Improvement] Refined item context menu for faster access to features such as rating and appearance change
• [New] "Basket" for simpler playback of associated music files.
• [New] "Cross Mode" for viewing collection based on Artist or Cast fields.
• [New] Elastic user-interface that provides short path to commonly accessed functions, and suitable for not only netbooks, but also large TV screens.
• [Bug Fixes] Annoying problems from version 3.0 series, including Statistics, Internet Explorer malfunctioning, etc are all fixed.

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1034) / 5-29-2009

• [Improvement] Improved thumbnail rendering, rendering will restart after sorting option change
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a bug in detail pane that fields becomes non-editable after accepting new field order/hide settings
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a bug in HTTP server communication routines that could lead to a crash after intensive usage
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a bug in licensing/activation mechanisms that could lead to unauthorized usage of the program

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1033) / 5-24-2009 (pre-release only)

• [Improvement] Added "Sell this item" button in item details (theme package)
• [Improvement] Added custom fields, tags to searchable fields in quick search
• [Improvement] Pressing "Enter" in edit boxes no longer triggers a sound
• [Bug Fix] Fixes to SlimSUF update component where buttons are not showing up if theme isn't applied in Windows XP
• [Bug Fix] Fixes to Quick Tag, as Quick Tag can no longer be used since build 1028
• [Bug Fix] Drag and drop to "Untagged" no longer removes tag
• [Bug Fix] "Reveal All" button in item details no longer works since build 1028 (theme package)
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a multi-threading issue that could cause item list pane to crash
• [Bug Fix] Pressing "Enter" in quick search should not launch Windows Explorer

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1032) / 5-17-2009 (pre-release only)

• [Bug Fix] Some futher fixes to the SlimSUF update component

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1031) / 5-14-2009 (pre-release only)

• * No changes

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1030) / 5-14-2009 (pre-release only)

• [Bug Fix] Fixed a multi-threading issue with SlimSUF update component

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1029) / 5-14-2009 (pre-release only)

• * No changes

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1028) / 5-14-2009 (pre-release only)

• [Bug Fix] When in "Recently Imported", running "Import by Typing in Manually" doesn't create a new entry
• [Bug Fix] When choosing to "Import items by typing in manually", MediaMan doesn't automatically navigate to the newly created item for editing
• [Bug Fix] When started in tag mode, sorting direction arrow button may disappear
• [Bug Fix] Quick Tag mistakenly check unrelated tags by default
• [Bug Fix] Detail view mode field-reordering, MediaMan doesn't remember the correct order of chosen fields
• [Bug Fix] MediaMan may crash for certain movies if "Get Additional Info from IMDb" is checked.
• [Bug Fix] When exporting a category with no sub-categories, the exporting process will not start, and MediaMan acts as if it stopped responding.
• [Bug Fix] MediaMan may crash when using "Import by Typing Manually" in Expanded List Mode or Detail Mode
• [Bug Fix] Everything on Amazon search option doesn't work
• [Change] Updated Import from Amazon feature to reflect the latest license requirement of Amazon Product Advertising API.
• [New Feature] Item detail view now supports field hiding and re-ordering
• [New Feature] Capable of self updating via the Slim Software Update Framework
• [New Feature] Support zooming with multi-touch touchpad

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1027) / 3-23-2009

• [Change] When apply changes in "Quick Tag", MediaMan no longer switches to the newly assigned tag group.
• [Bug Fix] Import result sometimes causes script errors
• [Bug Fix] Clicking empty area in bottom pane when in Play Music/Video will cause crashes
• [Bug Fix] Bottom pane may not refresh correctly when switched to Play Music/Video
• [Bug Fix] Deleting any categories will also erase the contents of "Shopping"
• [Bug Fix] No text/tooltips in undo/redo menus/buttons to indicate their purposes
• [Bug Fix] "Reload from Amazon" is broken
• [Bug Fix] When the webcam is on in import pane, switching categories or organize modes will break webcam capturing, causing webcam images to disappear, requiring a restart of MediaMan to fix
• [Bug Fix] Item count under "Quick views" reluctant to refresh
• [Bug Fix] Drag & drop items to tags doesn't refresh item listing accordingly
• [Bug Fix] Field re-arrange for detail grid mode malfunctions if fields are moved ahead of the Title field
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a crash when using plus and minus buttons to zoom in/out virtual shelf
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a bug where the current sorting option might not be checked in the sorting menu
• [Bug Fix] Clicking "Save" after editing may pop script errors (doesn't affect the function itself)

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1026) / 3-11-2009 (pre-release only)

• [New Feature] "Quick Tag", checkbox style tagging in tag mode (Press down Ctrl+Alt to activate)
• [Improvement] "All" is now available in tag mode to display all items in the collection
• [Improvement] Reduced executable size and overall program memory footprint
• [Improvement] Optimized collection file reading and caching, reduced 25% memory (RAM) consumption
• [Improvement] Optimized item listing switching/refreshing performance, with instant response and 10% decrease in listing loading time
• [Improvement] Rewritten webcam procedures, supporting a wider range of webcams, increased default resolution to 640 x 480 x 24bit 30fps (will automatically fall back to default if not supported), improved barcode scanning efficiency, no longer uses OpenCV (a third party library) for webcams
• [Improvement] Extra protection of category deletion
• [Improvement] Improved HTML rendering performance in item details
• [Improvement] Small improvement to virtual-shelf rendering performance
• [Improvement] Some small improvements to the theme package which includes: a revised version of "Red Wood" shelf, radiobox instead of checkbox in import result, displaying cover image in item details, hiding cover image, description, customer reviews, and tracks in item details
• [Improvement] Fine-tuned text rendering in flags, drag & drop, and "Packaging" drop down
• [Bug Fix] Corrected toolbar and virtual shelf user interface behavior and weirdness on Windows XP
• [Bug Fix] Technical issue: Fixed a Handle leak bug in the item extra page thread.
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a bug where item icon may not be showing correctly when in Compact list and Detail list mode
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a bug where text "Delete" mistakenly shows up at top left of the toolbar when an empty category is selected twice or more times
• [Bug Fix] Item "Packaging" drop down box getting slower and slower as more items are viewed
• [Bug Fix] Search tool doesn't search items that doesn't have a cover picture
• [Bug Fix] Remove Image button (the "X" button when in Edit mode) doesn't work
• [Bug Fix] IMDb data fetching no longer works
• [Bug Fix] During import, in "Actions to take", "barcode" already exists message can't be cleared
• [Bug Fix] In exporting and printing, collation settings (first name, last name conversion, title article conversion) isn't applied correctly when sorting
• [Bug Fix] Statistics isn't functioning properly

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1025) / 12-11-2008

• [New Feature] Taking collection-wide notes in the home screen
• [New Feature] Enhanced backup mechanism allowing scheduled backup to any folder location, keeping up to 5 copies.
• [New Feature] MediaMan no longer fires up iexplorer.exe when clicking links in the detail HTML pane, or viewing images and item details in popup windows. Instead it uses its own multi-window browser "MediaMan Browser". MediaMan Browser still reuses Internet Explorer, however, it's lightweight and major performance improvement is expected.
• [New Feature] MediaMan now remembers "organization modes". If you quit in Tag or Flag mode, you will be bring to this mode automatically the next time you start MediaMan.
• [Improvement] Another revision of window painting style in Windows XP and Vista Basic
• [Improvement] Clicking column header in detail view mode will now trigger a sorting option switch.
• [Improvement] Added Ctrl+E shortcut to focus on search box.
• [Improvement] Manual Import is allowed in Flag and Tag mode.
• [Improvement] Performance is improved when refreshing the result of importing, editing, or deleting of items.
• [Improvement] If attached file listing is located on a network mapped drive, it causes less pause in the program due to a new icon caching mechanism.
• [Bug Fix] Import search option: "Everything on Amazon" doesn't work
• [Bug Fix] EAN barcode searches on Amazon.co.jp no longer works
• [Bug Fix] Video searches on Amazon.co.jp doesn't work
• [Bug Fix] Printing and exporting won't work with Selected Items option
• [Bug Fix] Printing dialog doesn't store settings
• [Bug Fix] Sorting direction, collation options aren't applied in printing
• [Bug Fix] Low image quality in virtual-shelf exporting when zoomed above 200%.
• [Bug Fix] When switching customer reviews, the content doesn't automatically scroll from top
• [Bug Fix] Popup detail window and image window won't show any content when IE8 beta is installed
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a Window border painting issue only visible on Windows Vista Basic
• [Bug Fix] Fixed a bug where the Show Flattened settings and View Full Screen settings gets crossed and MediaMan can't distinguish between the two.
• [Change] Changed information displayed in bottom pane when in root category.

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1023) / 10-28-2008

• [Bug Fix] Using the Move Category dialog on Windows XP may result in crash
• [Bug Fix] MediaMan refuses to save changes to fields like Creators, Plot, Filming Locations etc
• [Bug Fix] When sorting by Author and the Author value is the same, the list is not further sorted by Title
• [Bug Fix] If there are multiple CDs from Amazon import, only the first CD is imported
• [Bug Fix] .MKV .MP4 isn't recognized as a playable file type
• [Bug Fix] Date format isn't recognized in non-US locales
• [Bug Fix] Category isn't displayed correctly in the detail grid view
• [Bug Fix] Detail column customizing in quickviews doesn't work
• [Bug Fix] Fixed multiple problems including a buffer overrun bug in detail grid view column choice setting, this may also result in a crash
• [Bug Fix] Using larger fonts in Windows theme setting may cause certain toolbars of MediaMan to disappear
• [Bug Fix] Correct item display when dragging on Windows XP
• [Bug Fix] Copy count isn't displayed in detail grid mode
• [Bug Fix] Item count is set to 1 (or random numbers) mistakenly for newly created categories
• [Bug Fix] The root category "My Collection" can be incorrectly sorted before quick views when renamed
• [Bug Fix] Breadcrumb bar isn't positioned correctly when running on Windows XP classic theme
• [Bug Fix] Fixed some literals in user-interface text and messages
• [New Feature] Custom field order can be re-arranged.
• [Change] Revised window caption style for Windows XP and Vista Basic
• [Change] Amazon searches are now in keywords instead of titles
• [Change] Minor performance enhancements for Windows XP

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1021) / 10-3-2008

• [Bug Fix] Editing the Location field causes a crash
• [Bug Fix] Zooming virtual-shelf using the plus and minus buttons during the rendering can cause a crash
• [Bug Fix] Virtual-shelf rendering on Windows XP sometimes reluctant to refresh causing items to be clipped
• [Bug Fix] Full-screen mode doesn't work well without aero-glass
• [Bug Fix] Window border is too thin on Windows XP
• [Bug Fix] The "&" character can be interpreted as "&" after editing
• [Bug Fix] Links in the home screen might not work
• [Bug Fix] Dates in home screen isn't correct
• [Bug Fix] MediaMan doesn't recognize the barcode from USB barcode scanners or CueCat if it contains price information
• [Bug Fix] Cannot locate items by typing the first letter of the title
• [Bug Fix] Alternative data source definitions in DataSource folder doesn't load up properly
• [Bug Fix] File listing might not be sorted in all cases when attached
• [Bug Fix] Pressing "Save" when editing an item will cause a script error on some Windows XP configurations
• [Bug Fix] No track listing, and package information is pulled from Amazon
• [Bug Fix] Improved performance on Windows XP
• [Bug Fix] Improved toolbar looks when Windows XP is running in classic mode
• [Bug Fix] HTML rendering in the detail pane may rarely cause deadlocks and caused user interface blocking too often
• [Change] IMDb lookup with Amazon is now turned off by default

MediaMan 3.0 (build 1020) / 9-20-2008

• [New Feature] Redesigned frame user interface, with skinning on Windows XP and aero-glass on Windows Vista
• [New Feature] Auto snapping of category pane and detail pane, allowing to view item listing in maximized area
• [New Feature] Frame navigation using breadcrumb bar and Back/Forward
• [New Feature] In-place search box and quick search
• [New Feature] Context-sensitive toolbar and auto-hide menu bar
• [New Feature] Create a collection based on a sample
• [New Feature] Quick views, including recently imported items, flagged items, favorite items
• [New Feature] Play Music and Play Video, featuring playlist management
• [New Feature] Shopping, purchase imported items from Amazon
• [New Feature] Renewed expanded view featuring thumbnail display
• [New Feature] Renewed virtual-shelf view featuring better tool tips and deck labeling
• [New Feature] Improved virtual-shelf behavior to allow immediate display of previously rendered/cached items
• [New Feature] New info-tip and shelf labeling feature for virtual-shelf
• [New Feature] Renewed tag view supporting related tags and drag & drop
• [New Feature] Renewed file attaching mechanism
• [New Feature] In-place edit for item details, featuring auto-suggest
• [New Feature] Undo/redo of changes
• [New Feature] A bottom pane featuring category/tag navigation, sorting options, media quick-stats, and virtual-shelf zooming
• [New Feature] In-place importing from Amazon, the import function is completely redesigned to work inside the bottom pane, specifying search catalog is no longer required, search results is displayed in the detail pane featuring virtual-shelf rendering.
• [New Feature] An open standard alternative site import function
• [New Feature] Perform additional searches on IMDb for videos during Amazon import
• [New Feature] Reload content from Amazon
• [New Feature] Shopping from Amazon
• [New Feature] Greatly improved webcam barcode scanning
• [New Feature] Search item in collection using webcam barcode scanning
• [New Feature] View item details in a popup window by double clicking
• [New Feature] View item images in popup windows
• [New Feature] An improved full-screen mode for Windows Vista aero-glass, non aero-glass full-screen mode is still awaiting improvements
• [New Feature] Improved "Extra" tab for file listing, the files are now clickable to launch
• [Change] Changed collection file handling mechanism, modifications are now done directly without a "Save" action
• [Change] Changed program registering mechanism, activation is required using the new registration key obtained through the lost key retrieval system
• [Change] Item copy/pasting is no longer available, use Duplicate Items instead
• [Change] Status is now called flags. Some flags have changed meaning since 2.x.
• [Change] Tag groups are no longer supported
• [Change] Custom icons for category are no longer supported
• [Change] Windows 2000 is no longer a supported platform
• [Change] The category overview pane is no longer available
• [Change] The tag tree dialog is no longer available
• [Change] Category description is no longer available
• [Change] Search by date is not included in version 3.0, awaiting future improvements
• [Bug Fix] Bug fixes to menu text, virtual-shelf rendering crash and miscellaneous other small program bugs.

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