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Alfred 1.6.2


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	Revamped user interface.
	Rule sets (to reduce screen clutter).
	Plug-in sets (to store and restore configurations).
	New file inspector plug-ins.

Version 1.6.2 - October 22nd 2003

	Alfred is now able to remember the destination settings when installing several files at once.
	Alfred does not immediately release the administration rights on quit anymore.
	Added support for copying files into the clipboard from the managers.
	The built-in rules are not editable anymore.
	Added a button in the rule inspector to explicitly turn a built-in rule into a custom rule.
	The `Alfred` item of the `Window` menu nows toggles the main window.
	The `Flyer` item of the `Window` menu nows toggles the flyer window.
	Fixed the items of the main menu related to the installation and the management of the files when working with the managers.
	When installing several files at once, the report was not generated if the last installed file was not reported.
	In the rule inspector, the pending confirmation dialog for deleting a rule description was not correctly dismissed when the inspected rule changed.
	Fixed the cascading behavior of most windows of the application.
	Cleaned some code.

Version 1.6.1 - August 5th 2003

	Fixed a bug which prevented installing files from write protected disks.
	Improved disk synchronization with others applications (Finder...).
	Replaced the abbreviations by icons in the header of the narrow table columns.
	The main window now correctly becomes visible when creating a new rule.
	The main window can't appear anymore when the application is going to quit after processing.
	Fixed a small bug which could cause the main window to be restored with a sightly different size than stored.
	Cleaned up various pieces of code and fixed/prevented potential issues.
	Fixed some memory leaks.
	Fixed a few glitches in the English localization.
	Fixed a few glitches in the Japanese localization.

Version 1.6 - July 8th 2003

	Added the file inspector (including generic information and preview).
	Added a file inspector plugin for the applications (more detailed information).
	Added a file inspector plugin for the screen savers (preview and more detailed information).
	Added a file inspector plugin for the pictures (preview and more detailed information).
	Significantly improved browsing performance.
	Alfred is now able to keep track of the files when they are moved on the same volume by another application (Finder...).
	Files are now moved into the trash instead of being deleted immediately.
	Folder hierarchy is now preserved when moving/installing files.
	The owner and permissions of the files are now updated accordingly when moving/installing.
	Fixed a bug which could cause an internal error when performing an administrator operation.
	Installation of a file matching one rule which has no destination is now handled correctly.
	Revamped the installation dialog to include an inspector for the installed file.
	Added the `skip` button in the installation dialog to only the current file instead without interrupting the whole installation process when several files are installed at once.
	Added the `report file` checkbox in the installation dialog to punctually control file reporting.
	The `copy file` checkbox of the installation dialog is now checked and disabled when the installed file must be copied.
	Revamped the file replacement confirmation dialog to include inspectors for new and current files.
	Added a third folding pane containing a file inspector in the main window.
	Revamped the manager windows to include a button bar similar to the one of the manager of the main window for file operations.
	Added support for dragging files from the managers.
	Fixed a bug preventing file operations in the managers of an `application's folder` based rule.
	Revamped the batch list windows to include a button bar similar to the one of the manager of the main window for file operations.
	Completed support for dragging files from the batch lists (to other applications and to the trash).
	Split the `File` menu into the `File` and `Installation` menus.
	Fixed the `Open with Finder` menu item.
	Updated and completed many toolbars.
	Folders are now accepted by open panels (when installing files and adding files into batch lists).
	Added support for sort order in the tables.
	Added the Japanese localization (thanks to RedGecko).
	Updated the overview of the built-in rules.
	Added the `Alfred Plug-Ins` built-in rule.
	Added the `File Systems` built-in rule.
	Added the `Frameworks` built-in rule.
	Added the `User Pictures` built-in rule.
	Updated the `Input Managers` built-in rule.
	Updated the `Pictures` built-in rule.

Version 1.5.1 - June 9th 2003

	Improved the manager refreshing performance.
	The folders are now taken into account by Alfred in order to recognize malformed packages (often the case with screen savers).
	Added an action to open the selected files with the Finder (also accessible by double clicking).
	Added an action to get Finder's info for the selected file.
	Revamped many toolbars.
	Updated a lot of icons of the application (toolbars and states)..
	Added and updated a few shortcuts.
	Fixed the browsing depth limit feature.
	Improved the creation of a new rule.
	Improved the creation of a new localization of the description of a rule.
	Added a confirmation dialog to remove a localization of the description of a rule.
	Added the `Input Managers` built-in rule.
	Added the `Components` built-in rule.

Version 1.5 - May 19th 2003

	Each rule now has an overview which explains the role of the handled files. The overview can be optionally displayed in the main window using a toggle.
	The name and the overview of the rules can now be localized.
	Each rule now has an icon.
	The name of the folder containing the disabled files can now be customized with the appropriate prefix or suffix.
	Deep browsing can now be limited in depth (2, 3, 4 or unlimited level).
	Each rule can now use specific settings for the name of the disabled folder and the browsing.
	Removed the support of the developer domain (according to Apple specifications).
	Added support for drag and drop in the batch lists.
	Added support for copy/paste in the batch lists.
	Replaced the rule editors by a revamped rule inspector (with a toolbar and dynamic panes).
	It is not possible anymore to remove all constraints of a rule. The rules with no constraints are useless since they match no files.
	Improved the behavior of the edition of the extension, type and creator of a constraint and the name/creator/identifier of an application.
	Revamped the file installation dialog.
	Finder flags are now always correctly preserved during file operations. The custom icons are not lost and the packages are not turned into simple folders anymore.
	Improved user experience of the file management. Information provided by Alfred is now more coherent, especially when working with files which are referenced several times in the application or when modifying rules.
	The files located in any subfolder of the desktop folder are now labeled with the `Desktop` state.
	Revamped the preference window (with a toolbar and dynamic panes).
	Updated many built-in rules.
	Added the French localization of the built-in rules.
	Slightly improved performance when manipulating the rules.
	Improved user experience by displaying warning buttons when something looks suspicious instead of immediately running an alert.
	Fixed a bug which could cause the newly installed files to appear twice in the managers.
	Fixed various issues when installing a file (erroneous alerts, incomplete operation...). Alfred sometimes tried to move files while copy was required.
	Fixed a possible crash when creating a folder during the installation of a file.
	The managers were not correctly updated when some included file changed.
	The explanation dialog for the system domain protection sometimes incorrectly showed up.
	Fixed a possible crash when sorting the files of a batch list.
	The `Install` action is now disabled when the selected file(s) match no rules.
	The width of the rule library is now fixed when resizing the window if the main manager is visible.
	Major update of the user documentation.

Version 1.4.2 - March 5th 2003

	The comparisons between file extensions are now case insensitive (according to Apple's specifications).
	Added a checkbox in the installation dialog to force file copy.
	When choosing the attributes of an existing application for an `Application's folder` route, it is now only possible to select applications in the file open panel.
	Disabled the close box of the installation dialog. Using it was blocking the application.
	Fixed some spelling and translation errors.

Version 1.4.1 - February 3rd 2003

	Improved managers refresh speed using the an optional smart algorithm (Smart refresh).
	Added a setting to show the rules window or show the flyer at launch.
	Revamped the preferences window.
	Rules can now be reset from the `Rules` menu instead of from the preferences.
	The main menu and the toolbar of the rules window now reflect the state of the main manager.
	Labels of the items of the toolbar of the rules window are now more precise. That prevents confusion between files and rules management.
	`Deep walk` rule setting is now named `Explore subfolders` which is clearer.

Version 1.4 - January 15th 2003

	Threaded manager refreshes, the application is not blocked anymore.
	Main manager was always refreshed and updated according to the selected rule, even when it was hidden.
	Added contextual help messages (tooltips).
	Added a status bar above the rules containing the total and selected rule counts (Finder like).
	Added a status bar above the managers containing the total and selected file counts (Finder like).
	Added a status bar above the batch lists containing the total and selected file counts (Finder like).
	Added a refresh indicator in the status bars of the managers.
	Added a reminder explaining the purpose of the extra authentication.
	Added the `Extensions` built-in rule.
	Updated the `Docklings` built-in rule.
	Fixed the `Menu Extras` built-in rule.
	Fixed a bug causing built-in rules to be reset at each application startup.
	`Reveal in Finder` action is now disabled when the selected file is lost.
	Removed the close box of some modal dialogs, using it blocked the application.
	Simplified some code.

Version 1.3 - December 18th 2002

	Added an all-in-one interface by integrating an optional, contextual manager in the rules window.
	Added administrator authentication support to gain rights to move/trash any file on the disk.
	Added a option to protect the system domain against modifications.
	Added a reminder explaining the system domain protection.
	Rebuilt application and contextual menu module using Dec 2002 developer tools.
	Added the `Preferences` built-in rule.
	When `Always copy when installing` setting is set, reinstalling from a batch list a file which is already installed does not copy the file anymore.
	Fixed deep walk disk exploration, only at most one file could be discovered per subdirectory.
	Position and size of the rules window were not saved if it was open when quitting the application.
	Cleaned some code.

Version 1.2.1 - November 20th 2002

	Added an option to always ask the destination through a routing dialog when installing.
	Added an option to always copy installed files.
	Improved legibility of the selected rows of the lists under Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar).
	Alfred was losing track of the installed files when they were moved across volumes.
	Managers were sometimes not refreshed correctly when installing files.
	Application sometimes didn't quit correctly after processing.
	Items of the contextual menu of the batch lists are now disabled correctly.
	Added a keyboard shortcut for `Hide Others`.
	Added the `Application Enhancers` built-in rule.

Version 1.2 - October 8th 2002

	Added a contextual menu module that allow to invoke Alfred to install files.
	Added a confirmation dialog when deleting rules.
	Applications can now be specified with their creator, their bundle identifier or their name (for routes with kind `Application's folder`).
	Constraints of the rules can now be extracted from any file of the disk.
	Application specifiers can now be extracted from any application of the disk.
	Added some built-in rules (`Menu Extras` and `Palm Conduits`) and updated some others.
	It is now possible to reset built-in rules only.
	Added an system version check.
	Rewrote engine so that all references to a given file stay synchronized.
	Improved file referencing (relies on file system file numbers instead of file paths).
	Improved file probing performances in managers.
	Turned the flyer panel into a standard window to respect Aqua guidelines.
	Updated local domain logo.
	`Quit after processing` option is not restricted anymore when Alfred is not registered.
	Improved overall application performances.
	Cleaned a lot of code.
	When a manager window becomes front, table now only scroll to selection when appropriate.
	Flyer and rules windows are not shown and reports are not generated anymore when the application is going to automatically quit after processing.
	Fixed a possible bug when modal dialogs are displayed during application launch.
	Fixed some memory leaks.
	Fixed some GUI glitches with Jaguar.
	Fixed many minor Aqua guidelines breaches.
	Fixed many French translations.
	Various other minor changes.

Version 1.1.1 - September 4th 2002

	Added French localization.
	Rebuilt using Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar) development tools.
	Fixed a bug that prevented window menu from working fine.
	Cleaned some code.

Version 1.1 - August 30th 2002

	Fully rewrote the engine. File recognition is much more flexible now.
	Added support for the developer domain.
	Supported domains can now be precisely set.
	Added `Application's folder` route kind.
	Added a brand new rule editor.
	Installed files can now be enabled and disabled from the managers.
	Added deep exploration support when fetching installed files.
	Reports can now be generated in a new batch list.
	Added an option to automatically quit the application after processing files.
	Added the flyer window.
	Deleted files are now immediately removed from batch lists and managers.
	Updated built-in rules to take advantage of the new functionalities.
	Cleaned up and simplified GUI.
	Added a missing error dialog when failing to create a destination path.
	Cleaned a lot of code.
	Fixed various minor bugs.

Version 1.0.1 - August 20th 2002

	Added Jaguar compatibility.
	Updated web site links.

Version 1.0 - July 17th 2002

Initial release.


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