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SpaceSniffer release notes

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	Release 1.3.0.2, download here
	Fixed binary export file format (Version 2). Now text elements are encoded in Base 64 format to prevent special characters corruption. Version 1 files are still readable.

	Release 1.3.0.1, download here
	Improved rendering speed.
	Fixed codepage in export function.
	Restored centered text position for non-drilled folder items (bugged since v 1.1.3.0).

	Release 1.3.0.0, download here
	Improved stability.
	Changed log console toolbar icons to (hopefully) more meaningful ones.
	Added the drive free space directly on the window title.
	Now the log console can give hints on certain errors.
	Now it's possible to deactivate the file system changes detector.
	Fixed a deadlock that occurred when closing the main window, keeping the app in memory.
	Fixed Base64 parsing of pre 1.2.0.0 config files.
	Fixed bad color list rendering in config panel.
	Executable is no more packed using UPX, due to some false positive virus warnings .

	Release 1.2.0.2, download here
	Fixed a scan issue (error 87) under XP and Vista.
	Fixed a config file save path issue.

	Release 1.2.0.1, download here
	Fixed command line "scan" command.

	Release 1.2.0.0, download here
	New modular engine that can be expanded more easily to support new scan sources.
	Added quick dismiss button to the log console to disable repeated popups.
	Added the element first level children count to the tooltip.
	Added SpaceSniffer binary snapshot file format.
	Added load command line parameter.
	Added inequality operators to the export scripting language.
	Enhanced export module configuration behavior.
	Now cluster size is available for all types of paths (also network where available).
	Improved rescan performance.
	Improved scan performance on Windows XP+ OSes (used new OS API).
	Replaced old XML library with more optimized TinyXML.
	Memory optimizations: 15% less ram usage.
	Compiled with LARGEADDRESSAWARE flag: 1 more GB available on 64 bit systems.
	Now the export dialog waits 500ms after typing a key before showing the preview.
	Improved path handling: this should fix issues with the optional registry key on different OSes.
	Improved stability.
	Updated user manual.
	Small correction on size specifiers (Gb to GB and so on...).
	Fixed leftpad script command due to bad trimming.
	Minor UI enhancements.

	Release 1.1.4.0, download here
	Now it's possible to start an export to file from command line.
	Added classes filter (example: multimedia, archives ecc...)
	Improved stability when deleting a focused folder.
	Added "SpaceSniffer" to all floating windows title.
	Now paths with spaces behave again correctly in command line.

	Release 1.1.3.1, download here
	Now if a filter is passed by the command line, it appears on the filter field on the interface.
	Addressed the annoying "tag consistency check" issue that may occur during scan operations.
	Addressed a "code 32" error log issue that may occur when a folder creation is intercepted by the real time scan engine.
	Now the log console displays again error message strings, along with the error code.
	If a selected (shadowed) file is deleted, now the shadow correctly disappears and there is no more "ghost" effect.

	Release 1.1.3.0, download here
	Added file classes, you can assign colors to file types.
	Added drop shadow on selected element for better visual tracking.
	Added folder name mask filter, better control on files distribution.
	Added logical/disk size, date and nesting level to export tags.
	Added create, modify, access directives in file age filter.
	Added logical size and disk size directives in file size filter.
	Added a fuzzy match algorithm to parse filter directives.
	Added DynaSmooth option for best feedback and performance.
	Rescan function has been improved in performance.
	File modification detection algorithm now is more efficient.
	More customizable information is shown in the file tooltip.
	Tagging has been extended to folders, for improved flexibility.
	Now you can exclude big folders by tagging and filtering them.
	The start dialog now supports multiple paths.
	Redesigned configuration dialog.
	Redesigned Quick Start and User Manual.
	Fixed some memory leaks, optimized memory usage.
	Minor algorithm and graphical fixes.

	Release 1.1.2.0, download here
	Added font size configuration for graphic pane.
	Added file attributes filtering.
	Added support for browser keys (back, forward, home).
	Optional flashing window at end of scan.
	Scanning progress now it's reported on window title.
	Added log console.
	Enhanced Unicode support.
	Optimized smart cache, now 50% faster (average).
	Enhanced filter syntax (backward compatible).
	Enhanced file tooltip behavior.
	Added warning in case of bad filter.
	Added warn on status bar for ADS scan if active.
	Modified the Distribution Disclaimer.
	Fixed scanning of very long path names and OS compressed files.
	Fixed an issue on ADS filter.
	Fixed some incorrect window overlapping issues.
	Fixed CTRL+UP behavior (not working if filter field not focused).
	Fixed minor graphics glitches.

	Release 1.1.0.0
	Added export module for customized file reporting.
	Added file tagging feature.
	Added quick filtering and tagging help under Help menu.
	Added initial detail setting under config dialog.
	Added file tagging filtering and excluding filters, added week units to age filter.
	Added file date and time in mouse hover hint information.
	Improved responsiveness to filtering in zoomed views.
	Now it behaves better with system folders under 64 bit OSes.
	Fixed delete dialog box z-ordering issue under Windows 2000/XP.
	Fixed a misbehaviour in the file age filter.
	Improved stability.
	Minor bug fixes.

	Release 1.0.4.0
	Now command prompt parameters are supported. Please see doc.
	Folders drag and drop added in start dialog and main window.
	Folder browse added in start dialog.
	Added opened windows menu items to the Windows menu.
	Added keyboard shortcuts. Please see doc.
	The start dialog now keeps open when a bad path is entered. The previous behavior forced the user to reopen the dialog if a typing mistake occurred.
	Added media description near the media icon in start dialog and in view window title.
	Now a flash key icon is used for all removable media except for A:\ and B:\ drives, that keep the floppy icon.
	Now the mouse tooltip on the Treemap has a more user friendly behavior.
	Changed color management interface to fix a bug in previous used control library.
	If more than one view is opened on the same media, all views after the first seem dead and need a "kickstart" through the filter field. Now it behaves correctly.

	Release 1.0.3.18
	First public release

How to read the Version Number

SpaceSniffer version number is composed by four digits: application.major.minor.release (example: 1.0.3.18)

Application digit will change only when really big modifications are made. Such modifications would affect the application in deep. Read it as a whole application rewriting from scratch, maybe even programming language change. When this digit change, all minor digit will be zeroed. This digit will likely never change in the life of this SpaceSniffer.

Major digit will change when major modifications are made. Read it as a "new very important functions available" flag. When this digit change, all minor digit will be zeroed.

Minor digit will change when minor modifications or enhancements are made. Maybe new useful functions are added but not so important on the usage of the application. When this digit change, all minor digit will be zeroed.

Release digit will change when only bug fixes are applied.

So, if bug fixes are applied but also new features are added, the Major or Minor digits will prevail on Release digit.