zTools on AMIStore : updates and suggestions thread

@zzd10h,
thank you very much, before downloading the new version
I want to install FE that sits on my desk for some days

Just saw the update here, thanks :)

Monthly update of zTools

zTools 1.5 is now available as a free update on AMIStore.



This version contains updates for FlipPaper and WebReplay and fix for SysMon, FastHide and FastView.



-FlipPaper 2.2

* Added a new tab (Font color) to allow to specify a Pen color for the Workbench font.

Of course, each backdrop file can have his own Pen color.





-WebReplay 2.1

* Fixed JeuxVideo french website changes

* Auto-moved settings file WebReplay.ini from ENVARC: to ENVARC:zzd10h.

* Added 1 "A" category websites (see included ReadMe for more informations)

* Fixed 1 "A" category websites (see included ReadMe for more informations)



-FastView 3.8

* Fixed a problem when the OS Tasks structure was trashed (I don't know how this structure becomes corrupted, it occurs rarely...)
This corruption makes a crash occurs when determining the Windows names (same problem in SGrab and SnapIT program)


-SysMon 4.7

* Fixed a problem when the OS Tasks structure was trashed (I don't know how this structure becomes corrupted, it occurs rarely...)
This corruption makes a crash occurs when determining the Windows names (same problem in SGrab and SnapIT program)


-FastHide 1.4

* Fixed a problem when the OS Tasks structure was trashed (I don't know how this structure becomes corrupted, it occurs rarely...)
This corruption makes a crash occurs when determining the Windows names (same problem in SGrab and SnapIT program)

@zzd10h

Well done

Jut installed v.1.5 and it is fine but I have a couple of comments all related to the installation proces.

The install process needs to be improved considering to add the update option. Should be taken in account the selection done in the first installation and avoid to repeat the selections for the directory, context menu etc. Moreover the general install program sgould show wihch tools you have installed (I have installed not all them) and the current version to avoid to install an already updated one.

thanks

@Samo79 and ilbarbax

thank you for the feedbacks

@ilbarbax

1) "...avoid to repeat the selections for the directory, context menu etc"
No, sorry, too much complicated

2) "should show wihch tools you have installed"
Yes, right, added to my todo list

3) "and the current version"
Yes, at least i will try to display the programs that are updated in the current zTools version (it will be simpler for me)


To conclude, I prefer to focus on the zTools programs than on the Installer, but I will try to improve it.

I just made the Installer to simplify installation (it was asked only by one person) but I'm still not convinced of this real use.

Still a lot of things in my ToDo list for the zTools themselves...

Just a little tip...

If you want an updatable view of earth with daylight vision on your workbench, it's possible to use the auto-updated picture

http://images.opentopia.com/sunlight/ ... light_map_rectangular.jpg

1) with LittleBrother

To see it in a little window updated every xx minutes (with the possibility to double-click to show the whole picture)





1) with FlipPaper

Less discrete, to have an auto-updated earth backdrop (every xx minutes or "Time based" to be able to modify Workbench Pen depending the luminosity).





Voila, not really useful, but concretes nices uses of LittleBrother and FlipPaper (nice at least for LittleBrother use, IMHO )

Hehe nice tip, it can be usefull in combination of LittleBrother, maybe less in FlipPaper (as it might slowdown the system)

zTools 1.6, april update, is now available as a free update on AMIStore.



This version contains updates for SysMon, WebReplay, zTools Installer and some fixes for FastView, aTunes, FastNote and CPUDock




-SysMon 4.9

* Renamed Volumes tab to Devices tab

*Added an USB devices list in the Devices tab

* Added a Dismount menu option in Volumes List in Devices tab

This new menu options allows to soft, normally or force dismount volume.
Of course, use this function at your own risk.

* Added SDLBench result for AmigaOne X1000 with R7-250X graphic card

* Replaced MUI Register class by new MUI Title class.

* Fixed a bug that removed the Hostname resolution in Netstat tab after a Port scan.

* Fixed a non freeing of the bsdsocket.library.

* Fixed all MUI Objects Cycle chain.

* [SysMon_USBRecycle]
Added an external tool, SysMon_USBRecycle, to circumvent the SAM4x0 USB bug.

It's an improved version of USBRecycle available on OS4Depot including logging, checking of USB device and option to ignore somes devices

Icon from Thomas 'TommySammy' Blatt
See ReadMe_SysMon_USBRecycle.txt for more infos

* [SysMon_SetTaskPri]
Added an external tool, SysMon_SetTaskPri, to change priority of task/process from CLI.

Can be useful to promote some system tasks from User-Startup or from REXX script
Icon from Thomas 'TommySammy' Blatt
See ReadMe_SysMon_SetTaskPri.txt for more infos




-WebReplay 2.2


* Added a new "downloader" program. Now Curl can be used.

Curl allows to break the download with CTRL-C (wget is unable to do that) and overall seems to avoid boring BSDSocket.library DSI.

Wget is the default downloader program. Specify the program that you want in the "Use" choice area

* Added an AppIcon and a ScreenTitle with version informations.

* Added 1 A website (see ReadMe for more information)

* Fixed french Pluzz website

* Fixed french Premiere website

* Fixed germano-french Arte website.
Now it uses rtmpdump instead of wget or Curl

* Fixed RussiaToday website to handle some YouTube videos (viewables with SMTube)

* Fixed a A website changes (see ReadMe for more information)


-zTools_Installer 1.6

* Updated programs since previous zTools package have now a white background


-FastView v3.9

* Fixed a problem thumbnail of 8 bits pictures
Display was trashed under FE but OK under 4.1.6


-FastNote 1.3

* Added an option to disable "Close with Esc" key.
Default = OFF (disable Esc key)


-aTunes v2.7

* Fixed wrong shortcut on "Stream / Music" button


-CPUDock 50.8

* Fixed a refresh problem

@zzd10h

Merci

zTools 1.7, new free monthly update, is now available on AMIStore.


This version contains some nices enhancements for SysMon, FastView, aTunes, FastNote, FastCompress, FlipPaper and WebReplay






For SysMon 5.0, FastView 4.0, aTunes 2.8, FastCompress 2.8 and FlipPaper 2.3 :

* Added AISS pictures for Tabs, Menus and Buttons.

Requirements see ReadMe for more informations:
-a very recent MUI nighty build version is needed for AISS pictures support in Menus.
-AISS package (in tbimages: assign)

A lot of thanks to :
-Thore Bockelman for the huge and fantastic work on MUI 4.
-Martin 'Mason' Merz for his very big and wonderful AISS collection.
-Samir 'Samo79' Hawamdeh for his aesthetics advices


-SysMon 5.0

* AISS support

* Added libraries versions of MUI, Warp3D_SI (or Warp3D if not available) and MiniGL in System tab

* Added latest version of SpeedTest (v0.3.3a) to make it work again.

* Added SDLBench results for Sam460Ex 1150Mhz with HD6670 graphic card

* Added RageMem & SDLBench results for Sam460cr 1100Mhz with HD6450 graphic card

* Reworked interface to minimize Tabs number.

- Ports and Applications are merged in Applications Tab
- IDETool and Devices are merged in Devices Tab
- Locks and Assigns are merged in Assigns Tab
- Benchmarks, Libraries and System are merged in System Tab

* Added a "FlushMUI" button in Libraries tab.
It can be useful for unlocking/freeing MUI pictures cache.
Warning, FlushMUI quits all running MUI programs.

* Fixed a DSI when SpeedTest servers failed to be retrieved.

* Fixed a bug when SpeedTest benchmark was started from a SysMon location with blank character in path.

* Fixed the width of all the buttons

* [SysMon_USBRecycle 1.1]
Added CLI support








-FastView 4.0

* AISS support

* Reworked interface to minimize Tabs number.

- Informations and EXIF are merged in Informations Tab
- Slideshow and Options tabs are merged in Options Tab

* Fixed a PNG alpha mask problem (PDTA_PromoteMask)

* Replaced MUI Register class by new MUI Title class.





-aTunes 2.8

* AISS support

* Fixed the width of all the buttons

* Fixed "Save cover" menu option




-FastNote 1.4

* Auto-move all notes to ENVARC:zzd10h instead of PROGDIR:Data

* Added a tooltype "PATH_NOTES" to specify the location of your notes.


-WebReplay 2.3

* Added LiveLeak website support

Videos sharing site
http://www.liveleak.com

* Fixed a bug when "Downloading and viewing..." video files with blank characters.


-FastCompress 2.8

* AISS support




-FlipPaper 2.3

* AISS support

* Replaced MUI Register class by new MUI Title class.




See you for the next zTools monthly package...
Guillaume 'zzd10h'

@zzd10h

Oh..it was maybe me who ordered installer:)
im happy how it turned out:) but it is your choice if you want to proceed with it of course. I'm happy with your tools anyway.

I'll think it's time for a small donation again. So donation sent..Thank you for the work.

@zzd10h

Quote:

This feature is great. I could add it to my User-startup (Sam460) and I always have my USB running now. This feature alone is more than enough to purchase your ztools.

Thanks

@noXLar
Waouh, you bought zTools and you send me again a donation !

It's wonderful and very kind



@Elwood
You are welcome. Say me if it solves your sam issues, please.

@zzd10h

Another awesome update for an already perfect package

zTools 1.8, new free monthly update, is now available on AMIStore.


This version contains some enhancements for FastView & aTunes and minor updates for SysMon & FlipPaper.





-FastView 4.1

Please, read ReadMe.txt for more informations.

* Added an new column to display thumbnail of pictures.

* Added an Autorotate option to automatically rotate JPEG pictures according to the rotation EXIF indicator.

* Added a parameter AutoRotate (ON / OFF, default OFF)

* Added a singlepicture switch AutoRotate =ON OFF (default OFF)

* Added a "Open in FastView" SinglePicture menu option to open current picture in standard FastView





-aTunes 2.9

* Added CLI support to add Songs/Drawers by CLI

* Increased the relative width of the Song Informations frame.

* Fixed a wrong ASL requester freeing.

* Fixed a non freed signal


-SysMon 5.1

* Added a shortcut and a bubble help for System/Libraries/FlushMUI button


-FlipPaper v2.4

* Modified menus "Send by..." and "Disposal"



See you for the next zTools package...maybe in september
Guillaume 'zzd10h'

Oops, the default thumbnails cache drawer of FastView doesn't work.

I resent an archive to AmigaKit.

But you can specify another drawer in FastView/Settings/Cache.

Thank you, Kicko, for the report...

A must have package for AmigaOS!
I wouldn't be surprised to see it become an integrated official AmigaOS component.

@ddni
Me, i will be very surprised but thank you for your kinds words

zTools 1.9, new free update, is now available on AMIStore.


This version contains some enhancements for FastCompress, SysMon, FastNote, FastView, FastHide, WebReplay & aTunes







* All programs recompiled with latest FE SDK removing all deprecated functions


-FastCompress 2.9

* Added a Gauge to indicate the current compression completion %

* Reworked the interface to be smaller

* Fix in Port detection





-SysMon 5.2

* In Locks list, opening (double-click) a locked file will open the containing drawer instead to try to open the file

* Fixed a bug in PortList tab

* Fixed a bug in Windows detection

* [SysMon_USBRecycle]
Fixed a crash when used with debug kernel



-FastNote 1.5

* Added : button to Delete a Note

* Added : button to Add a Note

* Added : when started once, FastNote will scan all your Notes and start a different instance of FastNote.

* Added : CLI command to open/create a specific Note by specifying his note number





-FastView v4.2

* Fixed a window detection problem

* Fixed a very big width in Preferences window



-FastHide 1.5

* Fixed a problem in windows detection




-WebReplay 2.4

* Added Gulli french kids replay website support

http://replay.gulli.fr/AaZ
http://replay.gulli.fr/nouveautes

* Fixed Pluzz french website

* Fixed DailyMotion



-aTunes 3.0

* Just recompiled with latest SDK