The ini-file does not work like the other settings. If I add things to the file, the new stuff would not appear on for example your computer if I didn't overwrite it. But I do agree with you, and I will see if I can make it into a normal settings file as soon as possible!

// Dan


wulffra wrote:
>
> Thanks Dan, will check it out.
> meanwhile, pls -again- try not to have FR overwrite an existing .ini-file.
> For me it is not a big deal (only the date format), but maybe others have changed the .ini file more and
> it wud be frustrating then... don't you agree?
> At least _ask_ whether existing settings shd be overwritten.
>
> brgds/Marcel.
>
> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
> Verzonden: woensdag 19 december 2007 20:57
> Aan: wulffra
> Onderwerp: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta! - Help-file + RMB
>
> Hi,
>
> Thanks for your help! I believe I figure out the problem! Please download the new version and test:
>
> www.rlvision.com/files/FlashRenamer60Beta_Setup.exe
>
> Besides this fix you also get the searchable help!
>
> // Dan
>
>
>
> wulffra wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hello Dan,
>>
>> Well, up front, I always hesitate to run .exe files because I am afraid for viruses or spyware.
>>
>> Anyway, I did run your program, clicked on LIST (because else nothing happened, waited abt 30 seconds)
>>
>> When I clicked on LIST I got the flwg:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> As for the HELP-File.
>> Great!!
>>
>> best regards,
>> Marcel.
>>
>>
>> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>> Verzonden: maandag 17 december 2007 20:27
>> Aan: wulffra
>> Onderwerp: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta! - Help-file + RMB
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I want to try and figure out the problems with your disappeared menu. To begin with I have made a small program that will tell me interesting stuff about your computer :-) Please run the attached program and send me the result!
>>
>> Oh, and I added a search feature to the manual like you suggested!
>>
>> // Dan
>>
>>
>> wulffra wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Dan,
>>>
>>> HELP--file:
>>> Of course that is your decision, I am just hinting that it might be an option to create a separate PDF-file.
>>> From my _personal_ point of view..., I think all the separate helpfiles in the \Flash Renamer-folder are a bit
>>> 'unhandy'. Each time I open a html-page, Explorer starts yelling about ActiveX bla bla and blocks it, until
>>> I say, it is safe and the file can be loaded. Next page, same error, same action from my side, next page same error...
>>> Maybe there is a workaround to avoid these warnings. But like me, also other users may encounter the
>>> same errors. It tends to be frustrating, to be honest. Plsssse no offense meant... okay...!?
>>> Just some 'notes' from an end-user...
>>>
>>> As a very, very rough idea pls find attached PDF.
>>>
>>> Personally (again) I think from a layout point of view there may be room for some little improvements, like
>>> fontype (a little smaller), URL's to previous pages, i.e. there is a link from page A to B but I think the
>>>
>>> FR6-B2-HelpFile.pdf - no formatting
>>> FR6B2-HelpFile2.pdf - changed fonttype only and some page-margins
>>>
>>> Meanwhile, while compling the Helpfile to PDF, Acrobat cud not find this file.
>>> file:///F|/Flash%20Renamer/Help/func_addremove.html
>>> After the error, Acrobat stopped creating the PDF-file.
>>> So:
>>> a) I donot know whether all pages have been exported to PDF except above one
>>> or
>>> b) wheter all pages áfter the above one we not exported either.
>>>
>>> Also you will see that page-brakes are not always on the right place, i.e. from a layout point of view
>>> one wud expect a pagebrack and a new paragraph to start on a new page, instead of say 3 lines on
>>> one page and 2 lines on the other of the same paragraph.
>>>
>>> Again, pls donot consider this as negative comments, okay..?
>>>
>>> RMB-Context mennu
>>> Well, i entirely uninstalled FR6B2 unsing a YourUninstaller. This utility also scans registry entries and
>>> removes them.
>>> It first calls on the uninstaller that might be available from the applicacation itself and then removes a lot
>>> of other stuff and as last removes registryentries.
>>>
>>> After the uninstall I .....:
>>> -rebooted my PC
>>> -installed FR6 B2
>>> -there was nothing under the RMB
>>> -rebooted my PC
>>> -there was still nothing under the RMB
>>>
>>> As said: 5.3 was still okay ...
>>>
>>> I do think something has changed in 6 that is causing RMB not to show up in the contextmenu anymore ... :-(
>>> (Neither when clicking on a folder, nor a file)
>>>
>>> bad luck ...
>>> Hope you can fix it.
>>>
>>> brgds/Marcel
>>> ps. below the registry entries that Your Uninstaller additionally emoved.
>>>
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\Inno Setup: Setup Version
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\Inno Setup: App Path
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\InstallLocation
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\Inno Setup: Icon Group
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\Inno Setup: User
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\Inno Setup: Selected Tasks
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\DisplayName
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\UninstallString
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\QuietUninstallString
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\Publisher
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\URLInfoAbout
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\HelpLink
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\URLUpdateInfo
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\InstallDate
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Flash Renamer_is1\
>>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\YUCache\Flash Renamer_is1\
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>>> Verzonden: zaterdag 15 december 2007 18:56
>>> Aan: wulffra
>>> Onderwerp: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta! - Help-file + RMB
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, the help is written in html, but it is not online. It is stored in the same folder as Flash Renamer.
>>>
>>> As search box would be a good idea, but I don't know how to make one that works locally since there is no server side scripting available... It would have to be made in javascript somehow I guess..
>>>
>>> The context menu: try installing FR again. Make sure you restart your computers. If it still does not work let me know. There have been some trouble with it, but I have not idea why. I will have to make some special program to detect the problems...
>>>
>>> // Dan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> wulffra wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Dan,
>>>>
>>>> You asked me about comments on the HELP-file.
>>>>
>>>> F1 is calling the HELP-file, but it is on Internet, which I (personally
>>>> feel) a bit
>>>> as a handycap. In that way that the HELP file shd be available both ways.
>>>> One on Internet
>>>> but also one as PDF-file.
>>>>
>>>> 2nd thing is: the HELP-file shd contain a search function.
>>>> Maybe add a search box under 'What's new?'
>>>>
>>>> Example: for 'my' FR60beta2 when clicking on the RMB FlashRenamer did not
>>>> show up
>>>> This option was available in beta1 as far as I remember, but certainly in
>>>> 5.3.
>>>> in beta1 or certainly in 5.3 it was available.
>>>>
>>>> I looked into FR6.0 settings to see whether I need to tag anything...?
>>>> Had 'Show 'Start Flash Renamer'(on folders only) tagged, but whether I
>>>> RMB-clicked a folder
>>>> or a single file, FR did not how up.
>>>>
>>>> Selected 'How Flash Renamer menu' - same - nothing happened.
>>>>
>>>> Then I checked out the HELP file and at this moment it is difficult to find
>>>> whether anything anywhere is written regarding the RMB - contextmenu.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> At that point I cud not 'search' for anything on that matter.
>>>>
>>>> Anyway, that aside, any idea why FR does not show up ?
>>>>
>>>> brgds/Marcel.
>>>>
>>>> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
>>>> Van: wulffra [mailto:*****@*****]
>>>> Verzonden: donderdag 13 december 2007 21:47
>>>> Aan: 'RL Vision'
>>>> Onderwerp: RE: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta! - exception/batch replace
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi Dan,
>>>>
>>>> Tks again.
>>>>
>>>> will get back to you.
>>>>
>>>> Meanwhile, I noticed whilst installing, it overwrites the existing
>>>> .ini-file.
>>>> I am not sure whether you want that to happen. I discovered it because the
>>>> date was set back to yyyy-mm-dd
>>>>
>>>> I changed it back to dd-mm-yyyy
>>>> re-installed FR and the .ini file was again set back to dec.12 and
>>>> yyyy=mm-dd
>>>>
>>>> Just a tip.
>>>>
>>>> brgds/Marcel.
>>>>
>>>> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
>>>> Van: RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>>>> Verzonden: woensdag 12 december 2007 20:13
>>>> Aan: wulffra
>>>> Onderwerp: Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta! - exception/batch replace
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Here is a status update: The current version is almost finished and most new
>>>> features are good enough to go out. BUT. I'm not satisfied with the gui. So
>>>> I have quite big plans for how to make it better. Sp this will take some
>>>> more time... Until then, here is an update with the latest fixes:
>>>>
>>>> www.rlvision.com/files/FlashRenamer60Beta_Setup.exe
>>>>
>>>> Read in the manual about what portable means, and how to make the setting
>>>> local. And let me know what you think of the new manual layout, btw!
>>>>
>>>> // Dan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> wulffra wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hi Dan,
>>>> > "Portable" : you mean to say that you will be going to release v.6.0
>>>> > final one of these days?
>>>> > the folder idea is included ... waow, that wud be great!
>>>> >
>>>> > FR by far remains the best renaming utility.
>>>> >
>>>> > I'll try to promote this and tell some pc magazines i have a
>>>> > subscription on about the new release once it is there.
>>>> >
>>>> > Good luck Dan.
>>>> >
>>>> > Marcel.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>> > --
>>>> > *Van:* RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>>>> > *Verzonden:* zondag 9 december 2007 15:03
>>>> > *Aan:* wulffra
>>>> > *Onderwerp:* Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta! - exception/batch replace
>>>> >
>>>> > Hi,
>>>> >
>>>> > Just to let you know: I fixed both the exif-dates problems and the
>>>> > empty batch replace list bug. Now I will begin to make Flash Renamer
>>>> > "portable". Included in this is a solution to your request below!
>>>> >
>>>> > // Dan
>>>> >
>>>> > wulffra wrote:
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Right ... :-)
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Basically I install XP on C and all applications on another partition
>>>> >> (in my case F:\Flash Renamer\) At times I re-install XP from scratch
>>>> >> - just to keep my PC running smooth and fast.
>>>> >> the .txt-files wud then be lost.
>>>> >> Wud it not be possible to have those files installed in the same
>>>> >> folder as the .exe ?
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Just a tip...
>>>> >>
>>>> >> brgds/Marcel.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>> >> ---
>>>> >> *Van:* RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>>>> >> *Verzonden:* zaterdag 8 december 2007 16:34
>>>> >> *Aan:* wulffra
>>>> >> *Onderwerp:* Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta! - exception/batch replace
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> The settings are usually stored here:
>>>> >>
>>>> >> "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\RL Vision\Flash
>>>> >> Renamer\"
>>>> >>
>>>> >> (This location can be different on computers with other settings.)
>>>> >>
>>>> >> In here you will find exceptions.txt and replace.dat. Both files can
>>>> >> be edited by hand using notepad or similar!
>>>> >>
>>>> >> // Dan
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> wulffra wrote:
>>>> >>> Dan, hi,
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> Thanks for all the feedback sofar. I do understand the limited time
>>>> >>> problem.
>>>> >>> Maybe the import/export function is a bit complication from a
>>>> >>> programming point of view.
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> I thought maybe... you might consider to have such a list included
>>>> >>> as a special section in the .ini-file, so user might edit the
>>>> >>> exceptions/batch replace themselves manually??
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> Frankly, I have looked in the FR folder to see whether there is some
>>>> >>> kind of a file there (which I was not aware of and where FR already
>>>> >>> wud hv stored such info, but cud not find anything, leaving me a bit
>>>> >>> puzzled as to where FR is storing such data at all...
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> Wud it not be an idea to have those list in the .ini files ?
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> Just an idea only ..
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> brgds/Marcel.
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>> >>> ----
>>>> >>> *Van:* RL Vision [mailto:*****@*****]
>>>> >>> *Verzonden:* vrijdag 7 december 2007 19:40
>>>> >>> *Aan:* wulffra
>>>> >>> *Onderwerp:* Re: Flash Renamer 6.0 beta! - wishlist
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> It's already possible to select and delete all items in the batch
>>>> >>> replace list. (use shift)
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> The installer will not overwrite the list or any file in the
>>>> >>> settings folder. (this was implemented in v5.2)
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> I'm not going to do an export/import function right now because I
>>>> >>> believe there are more important things to do first and my time is
>>>> >>> very limited...
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> // Dan
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> wulffra wrote:
>>>> >>>> Hello Dan,
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> Batch Replace:
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> Edit Batch replace list:
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> a) CTRL-A - select all/delete all
>>>> >>>> b) Export user defined list, import user defined list
>>>> >>>> c) save list - donot overwrite it during program upgrades (or at
>>>> >>>> least ask whether it shd be overwritten)
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> (also see my e-mail 12 march 2007 - attached and at the bottom)
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> any idea whether this can be implemented ?
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>> brgds/Marcel.
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>>
>>>>