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

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