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Version 1.15.01, July 11, 2014

Fixed colors of field labels for Windows 7+.
Fixed configuration file locations for Windows 7+.
Added icons to menus.
Added information to output showing where configuration files are loaded from.
Fixed update check.

 

Version 1.14.01, November 24, 2012

Fixed Field duplication and drop zone locations -- thanks to DC member Kefrey.

 

Version 1.13.01, January 3, 2011

Added latest updater code
Fixed bug discovering configuration file list on first use
Added invocation delay option
Added %appdir% field
Added Cautomaton sample config file

 

Version 1.12.01, March 15, 2009

Added support for configdir.ini , portable/vista use

 

Version 1.11.02, June 03, 2008

Fixed bug that was causing it not to launch files and complaining about "C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

 

Version 1.11.01, May 30, 2008

Added support for running script files (.pl perl scripts, or any other launchable script format that the shell knows about) directly by automatically creating a temporary batch file.
Minor GUI changes.
Added mask filter for dropped files, so you can drop a directory and have it recursively add all files with a certain extension
Fixed order of dropped recursed files/folders
Fixed the full-recurse directory dropping
Added updater support

 

Version 1.10.01

Got rid of annoying slow scrolling of queue window when adding lots of files/folders

 

Version 1.09.02

bugfix: there was a problem launching batch files (thanks again bill gates for the insane quoting rules for createprocess).
added browse for file button
replacing command file with browse button or drag and drop now preserves arguments
save as directory now defaults to config file directory
if file parameter does not exist as a file, it is now used as is (useful for non-standard use of file box)
updated help file
added select-all submenu in output as well as ctrl+a key
added better warnings when command not found
added help file instructions on how to run things like perl, python scripts, etc.
bugfix: config file directory was not being set properly on first run

 

Version 1.09.01

finally updated build, added license key system

 

Version 1.08

use a config file extension that is unique for shell association -> ".ddr"
ability to drag and drop config files in config file box

 

Version 1.07

added ability to override the shell window option for semicolon separated multiple commands (so you can say that a specific program is to run minimized/redirected/normal/etc.)

 

Version 1.06

added an extra field (now 4)
make fields 3 and 4 split width evenly.
commandline caption can be edited.
new file/folder mode -> nofiles (useful when running d&d robot as gui frontend for apps where you dont normally have a long filelist to process and erase).
run mode now turns off after file list is done being processed.

 

Version 1.05 - Feb 24, 2003

You can now customize the font for output.

 

Version 1.04 - Feb 24, 2003

Added new options for changing the directory prior to execution of a shell command.
Movied brief vs. normal output option to main screen (was in menu).

 

Version 1.03 - Feb 24, 2003

Added new fields that can be filled in, with customizable labels, and drag and drop support.
Migrating from %1 and %2 to %a and %A, respecitvely (old methods still work, but this is more consistent with other new fields).

 

Version 1.02 - Feb 15, 2003

Added "Invoke on Leaf-Recursed Folders" and "Full-Recurse Folder" to drag&drop options.
Fix bug where it starts with some file names already in window when your last file list was empty.
Better handling of "Re-use Last File Lists" button - now can be used to restore filelist if you accidentally activate a config with built-in files.
You can issue multiple commands for each file/folder by separating them with ;

 

Version 1.01 - June 15, 2002

Better handling of long filenames (with spaces)
Support for creating batch files instead of shelling.
Better saving/retrieving of default settings.
Added ability to delete config files.
Smarter stopping of queues in progress.
Added Re-use last folder queue button.
Shell execution now changes working directory before executing.
Added support for multiple shell commands.
Full help file.

 

Version 1.00 - Feb, 2002

First release of program

 

 

 

 

To Do List

add auto-close option
be able to specify files should just launch.
bug in startup config file folder? was complaining about config files not found
Fix File error: line to long?
simpler support for perl/tcl scripting
default to use environment path when no dir is specified?
let user type lines to send to batch/dos program
totally revamp the ui so only relevant fields show, and as many fields as necesary show (similar to algorithm matrix)
add argument for execution priority
add ability to tell it not to 'wait' for executed program to finish
clarify instructions for refering to field 'directory'
fix problem with apps losing focus.
add option for some right-click shell extensions (option for each d&d config file to be included on context menu)
add file commands to load and save text file listings
and checkboxes for which fields are option/notallowed/mandatory
add ability to {} arguments that shouldnt be used if arg replacement is not filled is {/t%F1} should resolve to /tFilename.txt if %F1 is used or "" if not
MRU list
Options to associate .ddr files
force file/folder panel to non-zero size when switching away from NoFiles mode.
add regexp replacement of filenames
ability to say change dir to %F1 field
better support for more options
easier support for multiple operations
file browse button
im not sure the changetodir works
hierarchical arrangement of config files
recurse to find files matching some pattern