github DSPaul/COMPASS v2.0.0-rc.1

pre-release2 hours ago

Overhauled folder import dialog + lots for fixes

This is the first release candidate for v2.0.0.
This is the final stage before a stable release.

Warning

This is a prerelease version that will replace your existing installation.
If you are still using v1.x.x BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE INSTALLING
In COMPASS v1.x.x, go to Settings > Manage Data > Backup user data
You cannot go back from v2.0.0 to v1.x.x without restoring a backup

New Features

  • New option to open the edit window when folder import is done

Improvements

  • Support importing metadata from file:// URLs
  • URL import accepts bare domains like google.com
  • 'Show in Explorer' now shows a warning if the file or folder was not found rather than silently failing
  • Improved responsiveness of canceling background jobs like importing items
  • Improved styling on date picker
  • Simplified folder import dialog to single screen instead of wizard
  • Browsing for a file now opens the explorer in the previous files location

Fixes

  • Fix webcam not working on linux
  • Fix crash when importing big collections
  • Fix crash when item path is just a filename
  • Fix crash if certain folders are deleted during import
  • Fix crash when scanning a symlinked folder that forms a loop
  • Fix auto import not triggering on startup
  • Fix all imported tags getting the same ID when merging collections
  • Fix merged items keeping a reference to the source collection, causing delete and banish to silently fail
  • Fix merged collections sharing items and tags with the source collection, so editing one affected the other
  • Fix moved items losing their thumbnails
  • Fix tag filter being removed even when cancelling the tag delete confirmation
  • Fix incorrect path comparisons

Don't miss a new COMPASS release

NewReleases is sending notifications on new releases.