PIE Studio Recent History
5.10 / 2010-08-30
- New: Hierarchical IPTC keywords and categories
- Viewer support for multi monitor systems
- Status icons in basic info panel indicate metadata content and origin
- Auto Rename with metadata removes invalid characters and cuts long filenames
- Added Find button in the toolbar
- Added GPS coordinates to the list of available print macros
- Display rational values in the full metadata panel as single numbers
- Display number and size of selected files in the status bar
- New option to create import folder based on current date
- Automatic "Last Import" item in favorite folders after importing files
- Import checks destination file integrity before deleting source file
- Added IPTC "Categories" to the metadata columns
- Show search, import and print progress in Windows 7 taskbar
- Browser support for Matroska .mkv files
- Search in geotagging map is now biased towards home country
- Restore last used page in IPTC editor
- Add keyword or category by double click, delete by DEL-key
- Fixed find function would not find keywords consisting of multiple words
- Fixed random access violation in the file browser
- Fixed list update after moving or deleting files
5.00 / 2010-04-06
- New: Add background or logo image in the page layout
- New: Rotate RAW images
- Revised layout window for easier operation and access to the layout modes
- Zooming images in the cell now dynamically adapts the aspect ratio to fully use the cell space
- Faster page generation and printing, especially with Shadows enabled
- Display output and source dpi of the images
- Images can be manually rotated even with "Rotate for best fit" enabled
- Images can be rearranged in the browser per drag&drop even with active multifolder mode
- Faster tag enumeration in the full metadata panel
- Keywords and categories repository in text files for better maintenance
- Added copy & paste function to keywords and categories lists
- Added batch mode for metadata backup and restore
- Browser shows filename tooltip if captions are disabled
- Fixed layout: removed images could be displayed in place of new images
- Fixed blank cells or multiplied pictures would be removed after switching to browser and back to layout
4.90
- New: Zooming and Panning of single images in the print layout
- New: Context sensitive image toolbar
- Faster layout operations thanks to a new caching system
- Lossless cropping with predefined aspect ratios (3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1)
- Improved RAW thumbnails, fixed orientation issues
- Fixed bug when cropping large oriented pictures
- Fixed sidecar files were always created when batch editing IPTC data
- Fixed missing GPS reference in report
4.80
- Added metadata write support for Olympus .ORF and Photoshop .PSD files
- Faster metadata reading/writing, especially for .TIF, .NEF, .DNG, .PEF files
- Updated Makernote database for many cameras
- List columns, report, auto rename and print macros with IPTC tags
- Geotagging map displays multiple position markers
- Full Metadata Panel indicates the tabs which contain data
- Added support for Leica .RWL files
- Open image file via command line or file association
- Import cleans up AVCHD structure on card after moving .MTS/.M2TS files
- Display Panasonic lens information in the basic metadata panel
- Replaced undo by doubleclick in the edit dialogs with dedicated undo button
- Fixed loading map through proxy server
- Fixed folder thumbnail generation in Windows 7
- Fixed selecting files in Windows 7 Libraries
- Fixed error after switching list view modes
- Fixed saving tags with umlauts and non-standard chars in sidecar files
- Fixed format when saving IPTC date and time value
- Fixed map script error after Google Maps API change
- Fixed add new folder on desktop
- Various minor fixes
4.70
- New: Search files by metadata
- Faster loading of large JPG images in the viewer
- Revised Import dialog, faster memory card copy
- "Import Result" only shows the just imported files
- Added support for Panasonic .RW2 files
- Added "Check for Update" function
- Geotagging window restores position and can be resized
- Added dialog to select the page layout mode
- Fixed UTC and daylight savings time in XMP data
- Fixed GPS coordinates at 0° west or south were not saved correctly
- Fixed missing tags in Advanced Information pane
- Fixed AV in mshtml.dll when initiating map
4.60
- New: Geotagging of photos with interactive map
- Added RAW viewer support for Sigma .x3f format
- Adjust date picture taken works with videos and their companion (.thm) files
- Revised user interface for transfer options / destination folder
- Navigating with Browse Back/Next buttons is faster
- When browsing a folder up, the subfolder is highlighted in the list
- Now possible to open a folder as command line parameter
- Explorer context menu integration "Browse with PIE Studio"
- Photoshop/Lightroom fix for IPTC location tag
- Fixed date picture taken column in file details view
- Fixed list view refresh after changing file timestamps
- Fixed bug when printing from memory card
- Fixed occasional freezing when deleting files
4.50
- New: Editing of IPTC metadata, single file and batch mode
- New: Editing of Keywords and Categories
- Clear Metadata dialog with selection of EXIF/IPTC/XMP
- Added Cut/Copy/Paste in edit and file context menu
- Fixed display of IPTC data if no EXIF data present
- Fixed XMP synchronization with umlauts and non-standard chars
4.40
- New: Define custom PDF formats
- Updated RAW decoder (Nikon D5000 .nef, Canon 500D / T1i .cr2)
- Various fixes
4.30
- New: Creation of XMP sidecar files allows tagging of all RAW formats
- Sidecar metadata is now accessible via the main image file
- Added Rating function in the main window and viewer
- Added "Filter by rating" feature
- Set Rating by context menu or keyboard shortcut
- Added folder name to the Auto Rename tags
- Added exposure bias to the list of columns and Auto Rename tags
- Added support for unicode folders and filenames
- "Select marked files" now deselects unmarked files
- Fixed occasional problems with printer settings on secondary printers
- Minor fixes
4.20
- New: Extraction of XMP and IPTC metadata
- Metadata sections in the Advanced Information pane allow to hide groups of tags
- Change of date picture taken now updates XMP tags, if present
- Metadata editor updates corresponding XMP tags, if present
- Advanced information pane included in the color scheme setting
4.10
- New: Transfer with Auto Folder feature for automatic folder creation based on metadata
- Macro "Prompt for description" for additional descriptions in auto created folder names
- After transfer, a list of used and created folders is shown in the directory pane
- Basic Information pane now includes lens data for many cameras
- Report Generator now includes file data such as file size and date
- New viewer function Shift+Wheel for zooming at the mouse cursor position
- Sequence number (counter) on Auto Rename and Transfer is now the same for files that only differ in its extensions
- New Auto Rename option to restart counter on each new day
- Added rename support for XMP sidecar files
- Optionally update file timestamps after changing EXIF date/time
- Sorting by date picture taken is now available in all views
- Refined visual appearance of buttons and dialogs
- Various fixes
4.00
- Higher quality RAW thumbnails and fast preview
- Page layout with RAW files is much faster using embedded preview images (optional)
- Edit metadata of TIFF and CRW, DNG, NEF, PEF, JP2 formats
- Added anthracite and black color schemes
- Improved progress display on memory card transfer
- Added description tag to the basic information panel
- Clickable description and date/time fields in the basic information panel
- Added crop marks option in the fixed photo size mode
- Automatic activation of the multifolder mode
- Improved thumbnail generation order
- Separated options for Open Command and Double Click
- Close viewer with double click
- Removed useless Transpose and Transverse functions
- Minor fixes
3.90
- New: Lossless Crop feature
- Increased RAW viewer speed
- Faster Olympus ORF thumbnails
- Added French language user interface
- Last selected printer will be restored after program start
- Fixed access violation when using the multifolder option
- Minor fixes
3.80
- Page margins and cell spacing can be defined as absolute cm or inch values
- Changed spacing algorithm, outer spacing now same as inner spacing
- Visible and clickable indication of defined page margins
- Display of free image positions on the page
- Better feedback while building page on screen
- RAW viewer updated to support newer cameras (eg. Nikon D90)
- Main window preview pane adapts to window resize
3.70
- Major refinement of the layout options
- New 'Paper Save' layout option for maximum possible number of images on a page
- Former dimension wizard replaced with dedicated 'fixed cell size' layout mode
- Added set of standard photo formats for the cell size mode
- Cell footer labeling now with word wrap (in multiline mode)
- Indication if a preset has been modified
- Added file path to the list of cell macros
- Support for image transparency
- Remove image in layout window clears check mark in file list
3.60
- New: left pane tree with favorites
- Inclusion of folder shortcuts in the file list if subfolder option is checked
- Repositioning of items in the file list by drag and drop for individual print order or rename sequence
- New layout option to set rotate direction with "Rotate for best fit" enabled
- Minor improvements and fixes
3.50
- Subfolders now included in the file list (optional)
- New filter allows enabling of unsupported or hidden files and THM/WAV companions
- Explorer context menu function included in the file popup menu
- Displays size and date of selected subfolder in the basic information pane
- Select All (Ctrl+A) now with double function, first selects files, second all elements
- Added option to use embedded thumbnail for RAW preview
- Added THM companionship with .3GP files (cell phone videos)
- Added support for Sony .SR2 raw files
- Added XMP keywords tag, available for file list, renaming and printing
- Various improvements and fixes
3.40
- New: function to remove XMP metadata from JPG files
- Displays icon in basic information pane if file contains XMP data
- Open file launches internal viewer if file has no association
- ImageNumber tag made available for list view, auto rename and printing
- Auto rename now allows to cut digits from original filename (see Filename Configuration -> Advanced)
- Enabled F3 and F4 keys in main window to toggle on/off basic and advanced information
- Description field now reads UserComment or XMP description if ImageDescription tag not present
- Viewer optionally shows customizable description field if included in image
- Mouse cursor in viewer becomes invisible if inactive
3.30
- New: Change EXIF date/time in RAW files
- New: Set EXIF date/time based on file timestamp
- Now possible to set file created timestamp based on EXIF date/time (e.g. for iTunes)
- Redate option in transfer now sets both created and modified timestamp
- New transfer option to skip files already transferred
- Metadata editor supports multiline Image Description tag
- Tag conversion from UTF8 to ANSI characters
- Fixed problems with the transfer dialog under Windows XP
- Fixed zoom slider display with certain cameras
- Minor improvements and fixes
3.20
- Added file browser address bar with autocomplete feature
- Added Back, Next and History functions
- Loading of some RAW files slightly faster
- Width and Height tags now recognized for all supported formats
- New optional tag 'Width x Height' with column sorting by number of pixels
- Fixed sorting of ISO column
- Fixed time lag for list update after auto rename
- Presets are now saved per user
- Layout with soft shadows about 30% faster
- Fixed display of picture size if labels are within pictures
- Fixed error when inserting page macro
- Thumbnail cache and options now shared among all Picmeta applications
- Improved administrator installation for other users
3.10
- Added Photoshop PSD file support
- Included mp4 files in browser and transfer
- Auto rename of single file shows new name in the confirmation query
- Revised preset handling prevents unintentional overwriting of layout presets
- Open PSL file now restores correct page orientation
- Fixed uneven size of enlarged images with "Grow to fill cell" and shadows enabled
- Fixed error when deleting preset
3.00
- New: Editor for EXIF strings, single file and batch mode
- New: General use of the orientation tag for viewing and printing makes manual or auto rotation almost obsolete
- New: Thumbnail list now optionally uses embedded EXIF thumbnails for faster display
- New: Auto rename now supports many more tags (see "More.." button)
- Update of EXIF thumbnail after image transformation
- Tag editor allows to manually update or remove EXIF thumbnail
- Added write protection check for remove/restore metadata
- After transfer, file list is scrolled to show the last file transferred
- Adjust EXIF date/time now also works if there is no EXIF header; it creates one based on the file modified date
- More tags available for file list and report generator, same tags available as print macros
- Added sequential number as print macro
- Chars &,%,\ followed by whitespace will not be interpreted as macros any longer
- Use correct camera white balance for RAW display
- Click on page header or footer in print layout opens labeling dialogue
- Fixed bug that could cause a black line below printed picture if "Grow to fill cell" was enabled
- Fixed restore columns in the picture information view
- Fixed mouse cursor reset in the viewer when changing direction
2.80
- New: Integrated PDF file creation
- New: Album pages can be saved as image files
- New: Layout with soft shadows
- New: 'Insert blank cell' makes layout even more flexible
- New option for auto rename using file creation date
- Transfer now preserves file creation date
- New options to disable confirmation query and report for auto rename
- Optimized Tab position in Advanced Information
- Panasonic mts/m2ts files support for transfer and renaming
- New option to enable/disable image preview during transfer
- Transfer file progress bar more exact under Vista
- Printing is faster and requires less resources, especially when printing small pictures
- New print macro for file creation date
- If psl-files are located in the same folder as the pictures, pictures will always be found even after moving or renaming the folder
- Displays path names of broken links to pictures
- Fixed update of marked pictures in the file browser after opening psl-file
- Included Ascending/Descending option in menu View/Arrange By
- Fixed bug that would cause sort column not restored correctly
- Fixed crash when reading Pentax Makernote
- Fixed bug that could cause crash if transfer was aborted
- Fixed bug when transferring .wav files assigned to pictures files
- Fixed: EXIF Date/Time would show file modification date after editing with some applications
- Fixed: Floating point overflow error when reading metadata
- Suppress display of unkown EXIF and makernote tags
- Added Spanish as user interface language
2.60
- Reading EXIF information in RAW files
- Improved Makernote support (Canon, Fujifilm, Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, Panasonic, Pentax, Sony)
- Added report generator (enhanced former 'picinfo.txt')
- Quality tag in basic information replaced by ISO value
- Auto rename does not produce value prefixes any longer, these can be put manually in the filename mask
- Various bug fixes
2.50
- Redesigned faster file browser
- Realtime thumbnail resizing
- Viewer supports many new file formats including RAW of almost any camera
- Customizable columns in the picture information list view
- Thumbnailing of video files using first frame
- New transfer dialog with progress indicators and picture preview
- Backup/restore metadata replaces 'picinfo.txt', old picinfo.txt files can still be read
- Added remove metadata feature
- Last opened folder now correctly restores the virtual path (Desktop, My Documents, ..)
- Restores correct window position on multi-monitor systems
- Added option to reset or keep zoom in the viewer
- Viewer options "grow to fill" and "stretch" now accessible as menu actions
- Option to use the mouse wheel for zooming
- Information display in the viewer now transparent by default
- Removed option "trim edges" for lossless transformation, is standard now
- Several user interface changes and revised options dialog
- Fixed: autorotate tried to rotate other files than .jpg
- Fixed: when printing to PDF border lines could be erased by nearby text
2.20
- RAW, CR2 and NEF files are transferred and displayed in the file list
- NEF Thumbnails and picture information
- THM-files linked with MPG
- Unknown maker specific tags are no more displayed
- Change EXIF-Date/Time now sets new day according to time adjustment
- Fixed Zoom Definition did not work with some cameras
- Fixed redate of write protected files
- Minor GUI changes
- PIE Studio added to registered AutoPlay applications for transfer and printing
- Application now associated with .psl files
2.10
- Added ‘Auto Rotate’ features for pictures from cameras with orientation sensor
- Added ‘Reset Orientation tag’ feature for already rotated pictures
- Added ‘Zoom Definition’ feature to enable zoom slider for all zoom cameras
- Added mouse wheel support in fullscreen mode
- Fixed file list flicker on file transfer
2.00
- Advanced Information now displays full set of raw EXIF data
- Support for maker specific EXIF tags
- Added ‘change EXIF date/time’ feature
- Text can be printed inside pictures
- Minor GUI changes




