myGallery-v0.3

Release Notes

Version 0.3 of the myGallery application.
Final version before Capstone deliverable hand-in.

Change Log

Fixes

• Minor bug fixes.
• 'Sync Files' menu button now also checks for missing thumbnails.
• Eliminated freezing when:
  • Adding large numbers of files.
  • Pressing 'Sync Files' in the File menu.
• Minor UI adjustments.

New

• Media player UI fade improvements.
  • Fade on click.
  • Mouse visibility synced with fading.
• Full-screen capabilities when viewing media (double-click also works).
• Display file labels in gallery view.
• MULTITHREADING: Now makes use of asynchronous threads; eliminates stuttering.
• PREFERENCES: Customize myGallery's appearance!
  • Remembers settings across instances.
  • Select from a variety of fonts and font sizes.
  • Choose between Light and Dark themes.
• WIKI: An introduction to the basic usage of myGallery is now available here.

Known Bugs

• Tag names still cannot contain apostrophes.
  • Has to do with SQL string literals. How to escape them?
• When searching by file name, capitalization affects results.
  • E.g. "a", "b", "C" would be sorted as "C", "a", "b".
• Search function requires more rigorous testing.
• Inconsistent button sizing with non-default fonts.
• No code signing certificate; antivirus will detect false positives. Sorry!

myGallery-v0.2

Release Notes

Version 0.2 of the myGallery application.
All aspects are open to feedback!

Change Log

Fixes

• Fix issue with file names containing periods.
• Thumbnails will now be properly deleted upon item removal.
• Minor UI graphical/formatting improvements.

New

• "Date Added" column in details view. Choose which columns to show/hide at the top-right corner of the table.
• SORTING: sort items via user-selected values by ascending/descending order!
• Menu bar with the following menus: File, Selection, View, and Help.
• Overhauled selection system; easier deselection.
• TAGS: organize and manage items with tags!
  • The Tag Manager is a hub for creating/deleting tags. Access by View -> Tag Manager.
• Context menus and tooltips help with convenience and ease of use
• ITEM INFO: view properties of an item by right-clicking -> View Info.
  • Edit tags directly from the item info window in the Tags tab.
• SEARCH: filter items/tags using a search bar!
  • Select values to search by (name, type, tags).

Known Bugs

• Tag names cannot contain apostrophes.
  • To do with SQL string characters. How to escape?

myGallery-v0.1

The very first prototype of the application.