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Beta Releases / v14.3

« on: October 10, 2024, 10:19:42 »

BETA Release Candidate

-- 3040 ( 2024-11-18 )
 FIXED - Some extended file properties was not removed from cache if file was renamed
 FIXED - 3 Stability issues

-- 3039 ( 2024-11-14 )
 FIXED - Hang issue during move if source file was removed during the beginning of the move process

-- 3038 ( 2024-11-14 )
 FIXED - Refreshing extended fileproperties for columns if file/folder is modified
 FIXED - So File Coloring is triggered for files/folders that are modified
 ADDED - Dynamic Extended FileProp "FolderIsEmpty", "FolderHaveFiles", FolderHaveFiles (Inc Sub)"
 FIXED - Avg Copy speed now works when copy to/from WPD:
 ADDED - Move operation work now for WPD:
 ADDED - More and better debug/log information for WPD:
 FIXED - Picture FileProp "Dimension (IMG)" now works again
 FIXED - 2 Stability issues

-- 3036 ( 2024-11-12 )
 FIXED - A case where color rules did not always refresh
 ADDED - MultiScript function "FindFirstFileEx" that also support recursive search
 ADDED - New PictureViewer - Gamma and Hue/Saturation can now be changed
 FIXED - New PictureViewer - Added icon and toolbar button for Slideshow and fullscreen
 ADDED - New PictureViewer - Image size shown in statusbar
 FIXED - New PictureViewer - Tooltips for toolbar buttons now using multilanguage system
 FIXED - New PictureViewer - Many minor fixed

-- 3034
 FIXED - New PictureViewer - Fixed icons in the toolbar
 FIXED - New PictureViewer - Key issue with keyboard navigation when zoomed
 FIXED - New PictureViewer - Can now show photo information like ISO,Exp,FNum (Press P in viewer)
 FIXED - New PictureViewer - Can now turn off "interpolation" for rendering.
 FIXED - New PictureViewer - Can now adjust brightness and contrast
 FIXED - When testing archive, The wrong colorprofile was used.
 FIXED - When testing archive the volume name is now also shown
 FIXED - When testing 7z archive and aborting. It said it was successful even if it was not.

-- 3033
 ADDED - If image is rotated in PictureViewer and is a JPG. it can be be rotated and saved lossless. (Unless size format is unusual)
 ADDED - Update Languages was missing

( Build 3032 - 2024-11-04 )
 CHANGE- MCPictureViewer extension rewritten to use WIC and D2D. Still missing some features.
 FIXED - When drag and dropping file on a .exe the option to start the exe with the dropped files as parameters that option was not always enabled
 FIXED - 3 Stability issues

( Build 3029 - 2024-10-10 )
 Added - After folder sizing you can enable columns that show number of sub files/folders items
 Added - During folder sizing on normal filesystem the UI will update during the process and you see the folder size increase.
 FIXED - Alias Editor now support type search
 ADDED - Option to always show tab list button
 FIXED - GetFolder Size now follow settings for how to handle links (Symlinks/junctions)
 CHANGE- Changed so when symlink is created. The target does not need to exists. Symlink are allowed to point to non existing files/folders.


Build 3032+
MCPictureViewer - The internal picture viewer has change from a 3rd party image component that is abandoned and not supported anymore to be using WIC (Windows Imaging Component).
WIC is using installed codec in Windows to decode and encode images. and as default on Windows more formats are supported then the old code.
Also the drawing of the images are now done using Direct2D instead of GDI, Allowing for better and faster rendering.

Currently the new MCPictureViewer support almost all the features that the old one did. Some are missing like changing brightness, HUE and so.
They might be added if needed.
Also some new features are planed. So If you have any features you would like to have in the picture viewer. lets me know and I will take them under consideration.

If you tweaked the FileType setup. Like changed what files type the viewer should react to. You might need to reset that.
To reset the FileType setup for Viewers. then go to Menu > Configuation > FileType Setup > Viewer (Tab)
And then press Reset. Then you will get several entries for MCPicture viewer. The supported file types times are split into different section
So that you easily can just remove one if needed.

Changes to Picture Viewer
* Now using WIC. More formats supported. both for viewer and converting. (Type ":wicformats" in commandline field to get a list of formats your machine support)
* Images are rendered with Direct2D. However it is rendered in a way to improve quality.  There will be a setting to disabled this so it can render pixel perfect so you see pixels.
* Picture Window has a toolbar most common commands for easy access. Some icons are not correct yet

Know Issues
* Some zoom issue that make the image jump a bit.
* If rotating a jpg in the viewer and then saving. Image is recodoed when saving.
  If the only modification is a rotate then a lossless rotate can be done
* Some icons are wrong
* Auto rotate, is not rotating when opening according to exif information
* Add Support for Encoding of WebP format, creating WebP is not supported by WIC (decoding "viewing" is) (Pushed for next release)

New script function
FindFirstFileEx

FindFirstFileEx( <str> path, <str> options)

Options can be a comma separated list with
DBG - Show debug info in Appication log window
SUBFOLDERS - Scan all subfolders
ONLYFILENAME - Return only the filename, else whole path is returned
IGNOREFOLDERS - Ignore folders. Only search for a matcning File

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Support and Feedback / Re: File symlinks not copied

« on: October 07, 2024, 16:51:25 »

Ah does not exists.. Yes it check when creating the file that the target exists..
Symlink can be created to none existing files/folders. So I think I can remove that check.

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Beta Releases / Re: MCWebAccess (Experimental Extension)

« on: October 07, 2024, 16:47:52 »

Since there was no interest for a an extension like this.. This extension will only not be released for public use, only minimal work will be spent on it to fit my own needs.

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Support and Feedback / Re: File symlinks not copied

« on: October 07, 2024, 10:55:26 »

Works for me..

I got
C:\MyFolder\MyFolder ( SymLnk => D:\MyFolder )
C:\MyFolder\Myfile.jpg ( SymLnk => D:\MyFile.jpg)

If I have the option to "copy or move the link itself" enabled.
Then Drag and Drop C:\MyFolder to E:\

I Get

E:\MyFolder\MyFolder ( SymLnk => D:\MyFolder )
E:\MyFolder\Myfile.jpg ( SymLnk => D:\MyFile.jpg)

Using Copy / Paste , Then the copy process is not handled my MC. Then you are using Standard windows shell for copying.

If you enable fileoperations logging in Core settings logging and the view Ctrl+L  does it show any any reason or error..
 

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Support and Feedback / Re: List/Index Of Files and Folders

« on: September 25, 2024, 12:46:27 »

select all files from the search and then Menu > Tools > To Clipboard > (xxx)  and you get a  list of all them in different format.. then past into what ever program you want.. if you paste into a folder in MC it will create a text file for you

If none of the format suites you need. then you can do it in Multiscript

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Beta Releases / Re: v14.2 BETA

« on: September 21, 2024, 12:23:39 »

Will fix that.

Hm yes maybe always show it.

I see if I get some time to fix and push out a release soon.. Been very busy studying for some MS certificate for work, So right now I have very lite free time..

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Support and Feedback / Re: 3 Screens (panels)

« on: September 21, 2024, 12:22:05 »

No. the concept in MC is around the source /target panel.. that the panel that is in focus is always the default source and the 'other' visible is the target..
You can however have multiple tabs

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Support and Feedback / Re: Multicommander crash at startup

« on: September 19, 2024, 21:22:48 »

Yes looks like something is blocking the access and just dropping the connect

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Support and Feedback / Re: Multicommander crash at startup

« on: September 18, 2024, 09:32:23 »

Guess that the company also blocked so that not crash report was sent ?

Sorry, I'm not sure here. Do you mean you SHOULD have received some automatic report ? Or are you talking about the standard windows application crash reports ?


Anyway, if you want me to send you something I can replicate the issue with the brand new portable packages I downloaded...

I may also want to ask you : about the future updates, since I have to deal with them manually from now on... is there a way I can setup them without losing all my customized settings : keyboard bindings, recorded sessions, etc

No.. Normally when MC crashes it sends a crash report and shows a dialog with a crashId. If you did not get this. not crash report was sent..
If it was and I have the CrashId. I can manually check the crash report and I can often we why it crashed

If running the MultiUpdat tool. if you enable show info checkbox.. You see the file it download. download that maually. and in MultiTool and in settings you can select to update from file.
But full installer should not overwrite settings. all settings are in user folder..  the installer should not touch them. (You can backup them first from Help menu just in case..)

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Support and Feedback / Re: Multicommander crash at startup

« on: September 17, 2024, 21:22:57 »

Strange. Cant replicate that. But yes. might have something to do with company firewall or something.

Guess that the company also blocked so that not crash report was sent ?

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Support and Feedback / Re: Folder Size now shows size of target of Junctions & Directory Symlinks

« on: September 17, 2024, 21:20:21 »

Menu > Configuration > Core Settings > FileSystem (Tab)
Under the section "Junctions and symlinks" there is a settings for sizing Folder. change it to not follow links

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Beta Releases / MCWebAccess (Experimental Extension)

« on: August 26, 2024, 10:48:22 »

MCWebAccess is an experimental extension that enables you to access files shared via MC directly from a web browser.

What Problem Does It Solve?
Imagine you're working on your laptop and need to quickly share a file with a colleague or friend. Normally, you might use Windows file sharing, but this comes with challenges:

• Network Restrictions: If you're not on the same network, you may need to configure settings that can be complex or cumbersome.
• Corporate Firewalls: Corporate firewalls or administrative restrictions might block file-sharing features, making it difficult or impossible to share files this way.
• File Size Limitations: Emailing large attachments often isn't feasible due to size limitations.
• Cloud Services Blocked: Cloud storage might be blocked by corporate policies, or transferring large files can be slow.
• USB Stick Hassles: You might resort to using a USB stick, but this isn't always convenient or practical.

MCWebAccess addresses these issues by providing an easier way to share files within your local network. When you start the extension, it hosts a local web server, allowing your colleague or friend to access shared files using a browser. Although you might need to open the incoming port on your computer, this is typically simpler than configuring Windows file sharing.

Additionally, MCWebAccess makes it easy to transfer larger files between your phone and computer over Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for USB cables.

Important Limitations - READ THIS

• Local Network Only: MCWebAccess is designed exclusively for sharing files within a local network. It is not intended for internet-based file sharing.
• Security Risks: Currently, there is no login or authentication mechanism, making it unsuitable for use over the internet. Running the extension on an internet-connected device poses significant security risks.
• Early Experimental Version: This is a very early, experimental version of the extension, aimed at identifying which features to add in future updates. It is not intended to be left running unattended.

Note: Do not use MCWebAccess if your computer is directly connected to the internet. It is meant to be used only on a local network.


Download
v0.1 (x64 only) Download (Minimum required MC build 3026)

Install
* Unpack into Extension folder
* Restart MultiCommander
* Menu > Extension > MCWebAccess
* Drag folder / file to should be available to the "virtual workspace"
* Press the start button to start listening for web access , By default on port 9001. (can be changed.)  http:\\127.0.0.1:9001

Leave Feedback
Please leave feedback if these extension would be useful for you. What features you want and so on.
This is a very early experimental version. There are lots of things that can be added. But I do not want to spend time on features that is not needed.
So what features do you need ?
If I don't get any feedback this extension might be scraped for public release.
I created this to solve a problem for me, and I can live with very limited features and bugs.


TODO
 * Add virtual folder.
 * Add Permission to if upload or download should be allowed.
 * Add so it only accepts connect from some IPs
 * Better Web UI (react ?. Already using WebSockets for upload)
 * Lots more.
 

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Support and Feedback / Re: Multicommander hangs on the splash screen

« on: August 15, 2024, 11:41:36 »

Or use command line parameters to the .exe

-ENABLE-APPLOG - Enable full logging for application log.
-ENABLE_FSLOG - Enable full logging for FileSystem log.
-ENABLE_FOLOG - Enable full file operations log.
-ENABLE_ALL_LOGS - Enable full logging for all logs.

MultiCommander.exe -ENABLE-APPLOG

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Support and Feedback / Re: MC does not remember Window Position/Size

« on: August 14, 2024, 23:06:31 »

Last Windows position is stored.
It is not stored on the normal configuration since it is not information that is user configured.
For installed version in the registry for portable in the registry mirror files (.ini)

Not sure why it is not saved for you. I cannot replicate that, If you are using some sort of sandboxing it may clean out the registry between runs..

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Support and Feedback / Re: Multicommander hangs on the splash screen

« on: August 13, 2024, 20:04:04 »

Exactly what it say on the splash screen is not relevant, since the startup is parallell and it does many things at once. If you enable full logging everything it does in outputed to the application log

hangs at startup is often it is because some some network device that windows think is online but is offline.
During startup MC will get information about all available device. And Windows sometimes sees network connected device that are offline as "not offline" at it will hang there until it timeout

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Support and Feedback / Re: Is it possible to hide column headers in List View?

« on: July 29, 2024, 23:10:31 »

@Mathias (Author),
I think @Balu just wants to hide the entire header with column names, not the particular column itself.

Yes, that is correct!

Ah remove the header.. no that is not currently supported. without the header you would not be able to change the sorting to something else or to change the width of the name columns..

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Support and Feedback / Re: Is it possible to hide column headers in List View?

« on: July 29, 2024, 08:35:51 »

Correct is cannot be removed.. It will prevent you from removing the 'Name' field in 'List' mode . If you removed it, it would result in a blank list and you would not see any files.  since in List mode 'Name' is the only field that are shown.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Is it possible to hide column headers in List View?

« on: July 28, 2024, 22:31:57 »

If you remove column 'Name' in list mode. there would be nothing that was shown.. the list would be empty since only name is shown

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Support and Feedback / Re: MultiRename In Downloads Folder Resulted In MC Flagged As Cryptolocker By COMODO

« on: July 18, 2024, 20:50:04 »

False positives happens a lot.  The security software sees that this software do lots of files things. so it much be suspicious.
It often fix it self after a while. Not much I can do to make it not happen.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Open folder link in new tab

« on: July 17, 2024, 09:36:00 »

by default ' Middle click' will open in new tab on other side

You can configure the Mouse action in Explorer Panel Settings > Mouse Configuration
There you can select what action you want for the buttons.
Eg change so it is opened in same side

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Support and Feedback / Re: Calculate Folder Size broken (MC x64 14.2 build 3019 portable BETA)

« on: July 11, 2024, 08:22:31 »

OneDrive is using virtual placeholder files (might be that other cloud venders also have moved over to that), Windows has done some changes to how they are identified, and they are now colliding with how junctions links are identified.

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Support and Feedback / Re: Calculate Folder Size broken (MC x64 14.2 build 3019 portable BETA)

« on: July 10, 2024, 22:03:44 »

Im not able to reproduce that
If you start foldersize from shortcut or from Menu > Tools > Calculate folder size , Same result ?

Is there something special with those folder ? permission ? symlinks or something ?

The "Always rescan folders" has nothing to do with folder sizing. It is if a folder always should should rescan the content of the folder when entering, even if folder hint say nothing has changed

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Feature Requests and Suggestions / Re: Is there a way to run an EXE as 32-bit while on 64-bit Multicommander?

« on: July 08, 2024, 08:38:39 »

Not sure what issue you have, I have not seen any issue running 32bit apps. Run lots of them.
Yes Windows will virtualize some system folders for them. But that is needed else it would not run. part of the emulation. Eg System dlls must be loaded from Windows\SySWOW64  and not System32\ folder,  (That it is called 32 is just for combability reason. for 64bit version it contain 64bit version of dlls)

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Feature Requests and Suggestions / Re: Is there a way to run an EXE as 32-bit while on 64-bit Multicommander?

« on: July 07, 2024, 09:39:23 »

MC do not have any control over that.. that is handled by Windows.

WOW64 is what allows 32bit apps to run on 64bit system.
Or is it a .NET application that are build as ANYCPU ? so it runs as 64bit on 64bit system and 32bit on 32bit system ?
If it is .NET application you can force it to run in 32bit with

CorFlags.exe App.exe /32Bit+

and with you can then remove that flag again with
CorFlags.exe App.exe /32Bit-

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Support and Feedback / Re: Default Forum Notification Settings..

« on: July 05, 2024, 09:59:47 »

I will take a look