Qsel Launcher History

Version 2.27 - 07 Feb 2021
   Configuration: Drag&drop a folder with Ctrl key: path taken as command (not "Explorer.exe")
   Unicode: If files without BOM: UTF-8, UTF-16 auto detected 
   Environment variables supported in Item Text (Configuration)
   PureBasic compiler ver. 5.73

Version 2.26 - 26 Aug 2018
   Run as administrator (triggers UAC prompt): 
	occasional: hold Ctrl+Shift & click (bugfix previous beta)
	always: see configuration, "run" picklist (at bottom)

Version 2.25 - 19 Feb 2017
   Configuration: Sort function available in item list context menu
   Fixed: Category update issue after "new category"
   Fixed: display issue after font enlargement
   Bugfix: Configuration window position when invoked from system tray 
   Configuration: grid lines
   Category menu by ALT key: will not pop up when Shift or Ctrl also pressed
   General Settings, new option: enable/disable ALT key for Category menu
   Fixed: issue with ampersand in category name
   Display: better behavior when slow build-up due to malware scan
   PureBasic 5.51

Version 2.24 - 13 Dec 2015
   Icon path: environment variables suported (menu file direct editing)
   PureBasic 5.40
   Shift+Tab = same as Backspace (category back)
   ALT key can be used to pop up category menu (on/off)
   INI file: ALTmenu=0 to disable menu by ALT
   Fixed: lost system tray icon after Windows Explorer crash

Version 2.23 - 11 Oct 2015
   PB compiler 5.31; internal modifications
   Drag&drop, automatic item text generation: folder name extension is preserved
   Bugfix: Invalid options with slash are ignored now
   Better handling of Windows security warning for help file (CHM)

Version 2.22 - 23 Mar 2014
   "Tool type title bar.." no longer optional, but fixed property of system tray mode
   Command parameter /i=n (n: preselect item (icon) #=1... or 0=none; default: /i=1)
   Bugfix: icon path with comma caused glitch
   Icon files are saved with relative path if possible
   In case of multiple Qsel usage: Option "Load at Windows startup" only possible for one
   Auto-hide at desktop edge: new "slide" option (see General Settings)
   Small icons: now single column mode by default (see General Settings for legacy mode)
   Dual monitor issues fixed
   PB compiler version 5.22; internal adjustments
   
Version 2.21 - 03 Sep 2013
   Issue fixed: Starting Qsel again when Configuration or Setup window already open
   Error message when unable to write configuration to file
   Drag&drop routines changed: now using PureBasic functions

Version 2.20 - 25 May 2013
   Multiple item drag&drop supported 
   Category selection improved
   New button: arrow forwards (= TAB key): NEXT category (in category list)
   Arrow back button functionality remains: step back to previously selected category
   ALT key to pop up category abandoned due to conflicts with key combinations
   Bugfix: hide window from system tray function did not work
   Menu:?  Program, data folder info improved
   Bugfix: handling max categories (now set to 64)

Version 2.18 - 16 April 2013
    ALT key can be used to pop up & kill the category menu 
    New INI file item [Main] IconSpacing: LARGE icon size incl. space
       specify width,height (comma separated), min values: 65,65
       example: IconSpacing=80,75 - see help file
    5 pixels left margin (looks better with small icons)
    Bugfix: INI file item ProgIcon will do no harm if invalid
    Bugfix (x64): Category menu in System Tray
    Internal corrections, fixes; PureBasic 5.11
    
Version 2.17 - 25 Sep 2012
    64 bit version available as separate download qsel64.zip
    
Version 2.17 - 12 Sep 2012
    Bugfix: Configuration / option "run" (normal/min/max) did not work
    Back step symbol in category header changed: "<" symbol
    Left click on system tray icon: brings window to the foreground if buried

Version 2.16 - 08 Aug 2012
    Bugfix: Function keys did not work as hotkeys without Shift/Ctrl/Alt
    Bugfix: List mode, initial display, item caption issue (truncated..) 

Version 2.15 - 01 Jul 2012
    Unicode support, see Unicode.txt

Version 2.14 - 02 Apr 2012
    Bugfix: window was not always accessible when "hidden at desktop edge"
    
Version 2.13 - 21 Mar 2012
    Transparency (context menu, see also help:tweaks)
    Multi monitor: position is restored on secondary monitor after minimizing
       (Auto-hide at desktop edge should be off)
    Qsel command parameter /close to close a Qsel instance (for scripted action)
    Auto close/hide behaviour modified
    
Version 2.12 - 02 Jun 2011
    Qsel window within desktop bounds when restored (not when moved)
    (Multiple) instance identification improved
    Tool window style: "Auto hide at desktop edge" now optional
    Auto-close behaviour improved
    Auto-close delay: milliseconds
    Settings, new options: All windows have same width/height/font/background
    Configuration: semicolon allowed in parameters
    
Version 2.11 - 23 Mar 2011 (no public release)
    Better large icon in taskbar 
    Read-only mode consistency improved 
    INI file, [main], ProgTitle=(title to replace "Qsel"; supporting environment variables)
    Command option /close to close Qsel instance (according to [x] function)

Version 2.10 - 27 Sep 2010 
    New auto-hide functionality in "Tool window style" (see General Settings)
    .. active at desktop edge; see Help: Qsel Launcher Window / Tool Window Style

Version 2.00 - 25 Jul 2010 
    Category window completely removed. Use menu instead (click on category name)
    Qsel program start: Auto launching from special category "startup"
      Help: Selection and Launching / Categories
      Command option /noStartup
    Launch Targets: Support for pop-up file lists to pick from 
      Help: Launch Targets / File Lists
    Configuration: Multiple item handling (context menu in item list)
      Delete, copy/move/insert through "temp" category
      Help: Configuration/Multi..
    USB flash drives: New Shortcut gimmick with ShortExe.exe
      See Help:Installation/Shortcuts, ShortExe.txt
    USB flash drives: Warning (option to abort) if write protected (by hardware)
    Settings: New option in Systray mode: "Minimize with [x] button, Escape key"
      If ON: only [x] button in launcher title bar 
      if OFF: conventional title bar and functionality (as in non-Systray mode)
      (Alt+F4 exits Qsel in any case)
    Settings: Enable drag&drop into launcher window (appending at end of list)
    Settings: Hotkey selection changed
    Settings: New "Auto close delay" (Auto close after x seconds of inactivity)
    Context menu: "Keep window open" changed to "Auto close after Launch"
    INI file tweak: ToolBarStyle=1 (launcher will not show in taskbar)
    PureBasic compiler version 4.50
    Bugfix: In Non-Systray mode click on taskbar icon will minimize 
    Bugfix: Environment variable Vdrive now without backslash! (drive,colon)
      +++ please modify your .QSL files, if you use %Vdrive% +++

Version 1.65 - 13 Aug 2009 
    Bugfix: Window sizing after title bar switching

Version 1.64 - 02 Aug 2009 
    Separator lines now with optional text 
    To move the window you can grab it anywhere now 
    Category title: frame style changed
    Escape (minimize or close) symbol if window title bar is off
    Item tool tip, if text not fully visible
    Window "centered": vertical (y) position remains (only initially centered)
    INI file, CatIcon: saving relative path if possible
    Help file also found if in (separate) data folder 
    New INI file handler (internal)

Version 1.63 - 28 Oct 2008 
    New CHM help (+++ pls. remove old *.HLP files +++)
    Launcher window without title bar (general settings or F4 in launcher window)
    New category title style
    Functions for program exit and minimizing changed 
    Ctrl + right mouse click on an item opens Explorer folder of the target 

Version 1.62 - 30 May 2008 
    New compiler version fixes Icon problems with Windows' "large fonts" (120 dpi)
    Bugfix: Hotkeys F1..F12 possible without Shift/Ctrl/Alt
    Compiled with PureBasic 4.20

Version 1.61 - 24 December 2007 
    Hotkey to activate Window, see General Settings
    Icons from DLL's supported 
        Ini file: Icons from DLL with index, separated by comma
    Fixed: Focus restored on current item when window restored from SysTray
    More Icons: see MoreIcons.txt in Icons folder

Version 1.60 - 07 July 2007 
    SetupWiz (see top of page)
    New "General Settings" window with start options
        Note: start options in shortcut properties are no longer supported, 
        except for working directory
    Configuration: 
        Category button (Hotkey: Ctrl+Space) offers all categories and "New Category" 
        Category Icon selectable, "New" button removed 
        Ok/Cancel/Apply buttons
        New (internal) handling
    Custom Icon for web links to be specified in INI file, [main] section, WebIcon = ...
    Full Category list as popup menu by right mouse click on title button (Hotkey: Ctrl+Space)
    "New Category" item moved from context menu to full Category popup. 
    Abandoned: Most recently used categories (right click on "back" button)
    TrayIcon menu (right click): more options, full category list as sub menu 
    Bugfix: Setting Systray mode in Configuration window 

Version 1.51 - 15 May 2007 
    Ctrl + [x] button to exit (also in configuration window) 
    Configuration window: 
        "New Category" button
        "?" button offers menu: Help, Info
        Context menu confined to settings
    Category Index Window:
        New: right mouse click offers "Configuration" for selected(!) category
    Launcher Window:
        Back button, right mouse click offers stack of recent categories 
    Category names "Main", "Start" and "New Category" and existing categories are not accepted

Version 1.50 - 27 March 2007 
    Qsel working directory (data files) can be redirected by file QselRedir.ini (see Help)
    New "Variable Drive Letter" flag can be set manually (see Help)
    Environmental variable %Vdrive%
    New Category Name Handling 
    Configuration: Quit has same functionality as [x]: asking "save?.." if any changes 
    New [start] section in INI file to tweak start options (see Help)
    When Flash drive is removed: should no longer crash when trying to close
    Fixed: Icon display if path without drive 
    New: Data folder will be created if it does not exsist (Qsel asks/confirms)

Version 1.46 - 16 February 2007
    Category Icons  can be defined in the INI file, section of the category, 
    item: CatIcon = (file path) 

Version 1.45 - 06 January 2007
    When menu item cannot be opened: message box, option to enter configuration
    Category items can be large icons 

Version 1.44 - 24 September 2006
    Auto adopt drive letters: system drive and and drive of user data remain untouched

Version 1.43 - 05 September 2006
    Fully suported: commands with relative path 
    "Browse" buttons changed 

Version 1.42 - 30 August 2006
    Bugfix: Save INI file on Windows shutdown (new INI handler)
    new Info (About) box

Version 1.41 - 25 August 2006
    Internal: new INI file handler to speed use on USB sticks

Version 1.40 - 19 August 2006
    Category list window now has own properties and settings
    For a new category the properties and settings are taken from the current window
    Context menu modified 
    Minor bugs fixed; improvements 

Version 1.31 - 13 August 2006
    Fixed: "Keep Open" option

Version 1.30 - 13 August 2006
    List of Categories now in current window (instead popup menu)
    Different settings menus in launcher window and category list 
    New command parameter: Start with Category list
    ESC in configuration window 
    In Launcher window: F1: Info, F2:Configuration
    Minor bugs fixed; improvements 

Version 1.22 - 05 August 2006
    Bugfix: ini file section delete did not work 
    Small icon mode: multi column 

Version 1.21 - 03 July 2006 
    Bugfix New Qsel Window: now opens empty configuration 
    Separator line (small icons) can be defined in INI file, [Main] Separator=.....

Version 1.20 - 13 June 2006
    Internal changes for better performance
    Option: Auto align windows (if several menus) at upper left/right corner (!)
    Option: Open window centered 
    Wrap-around stack for back button (previous window) 
    In Setup: Test run by double click, direct Setup window for other menus 
 
Version 1.10 - 09 November 2005 
    Auto adopt drive letter for flash drives, CD-ROMs 
    Multiple instances (for different configurations) are allowed now
    Bugfix: MRU ignored, if it does not exist 

Version 1.05 - 17 October 2005 
    Bugfix: Open Folder (Explorer window) 

Version 1.04 - 18 August 2005 

    Optional: minimized launching

Version 1.03 - 1 August 2005 

    Icon file path without drive now supported

Version 1.02 - 13 January 2005 

    Documents are opened with the default function now (instead "open").
    Initial position set (marks first item) 

Version 1.01 - 6 January 2005

    minor bug fixes 

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