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Hidden Start v2.1 released
Hstart displays now a simple error message if the parameter is unknown or mistyped. Also I have added the /SILENT command line switch (silent mode: no error messages will be displayed).
Here are a few real-world examples of using Hstart:
- Example 1: Automate your daily backups
- Example 2: Optimize images with PNGOUT
- Example 3: Code Signing with one click
Hstart executable, readme and examples:
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 17-Apr-08 22:53
WinSnap v2.1.1 released
I'm glad to inform you that the new version of WinSnap is available for download now. Here is a short list of new features and noticeable improvements:
- Added "Rounded corners on top" advanced style (AdvConfig.exe)
It is added for better compatibility with Elegance, Leo (an OSX-like style for XP and Vista) and some other WindowBlinds 6 styles (see forum for more details). - Added quick profiles for popular WindowBlinds styles (AdvConfig.exe)
Now you can choose one of predefined templates to switch between various WindowBlinds styles quickly:
- Menu capture mode was removed (use the Object mode instead)
It is now possible to select multiple pulldown menus using the Object capture mode. Hold CTRL or SHIFT to select multiple menus and other objects.
Old capture modes |
New capture modes |
- Several new UI and usability improvements...
Quick download links:
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 19-Mar-08 07:36
Hidden Start v2.0 released
Hstart v2.0 has been released today. The new major version contains a number of innovative features that enable even easier working methods.
- User-friendly quote processing
Hstart v2.0 uses its own algorithm to parse complex command line arguments. It enumerates all the opening/closing quotation marks and handles embedded quotes in a more user-friendly manner. (Learn more)
- Test mode
The /TEST command line switch allows you to see what parameters are passed to Hstart and how they are processed:
- Message after command execution
Hstart allows you to run console applications completely hidden, and now there is a simple way to tell the user whether the command is executed correctly or not:
- Run applications from the Windows Shell
Essentially, the new /SHELL command line switch works in the same way as the Windows Run dialog: the given parameters are passed to the Windows Shell to be handled rather than by calling the application directly. This makes it possible for the Shell to select an appropriate program to run for a given filename.
- UAC privilege elevation under Windows Vista
Especially for Windows Vista users, Hstart v2.0 provides two new command line switches: /RUNAS and /UAC.
For more information, please read:
Here are a few real-world examples of using Hstart:
- Example 1: Automate your daily backups
- Example 2: Optimize images with PNGOUT
- Example 3: Code Signing with one click
More examples coming soon... Please visit our support forums to report any bugs and suggest new features.
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 14-Mar-08 11:55
WinSnap v2.1.0 released
I'm glad to inform you that the new version of WinSnap is available for download now. Here is a short list of new features and noticeable improvements:
- Full support of WindowBlinds 6 visual styles
Now you can configure WinSnap to work with any custom visual styles including modern WindowBlinds 6 skins with rounded corners and per-pixel transparency (see forum for more details). Run AdvConfig.exe to open the settings dialog:
- Multi-Region capture mode
Hold CTRL or SHIFT to select multiple screen regions. It works in the same way as the Multi-Object capture mode. Here is a simple example:
- Several other improvements on the Region capture mode.
- Fixed an issue with auto-save filename in external tools.
- Some other minor improvements and bugfixes.
Quick download links:
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 14-Feb-08 15:22
Visual Subst v1.0.6 released
Visual Subst v1.0.6 has been released today, it fixes an error message when mapping a drive letter that is used by another program and contains a few other minor improvements.
Visual Subst is a little utility to manage virtual drives in a GUI way. (Learn more)
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 02-Feb-08 11:56
WinSnap v2.0.8 released
Now you can upgrade from a previous version of WinSnap with just 2 mouse clicks. Also there is a simple change log shown on the first page:
If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows XP or Vista, you may want to use native x64 executables because they work a bit faster on x64 platform. You can download the first release of WinSnap 64-bit edition at:
A simple 64-bit installer (MSI) will be also available soon.
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 07-Aug-07 20:46
WinSnap v2.0.7 released
A new minor version of WinSnap has been released today:
- Usual compatibility improvements with Windows Vista.
- Added ability to capture Firefox popup menus in the Object/Menu mode.
- Fixed a minor issue with capturing transparent cursor.
- Added -EXIT command line option.
Further WinSnap editions:
If you are interested in these editions of WinSnap, please leave a message on the forum or send an email to alexander [at] ntwind [dot] com.
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 14-May-07 13:47
WinSnap v2.0.5 released
This release contains a few very minor changes and includes 6 new translations:
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 03-Apr-07 12:50
WinSnap v2.0.4 released
A new version of WinSnap has been released today. Changelog:
- Included new translations: Arabic, Armenian, Finnish (17+ now).
- New file auto-naming options (%NUM2%, %NUM3%, etc).
- Popup menus are now supported in Multi-Object selection mode.
- Updated the help file (included in full version).
- Some other minor improvements.
Drop shadow effect like in Windows Vista:
The most appropriate values are:
- Distance: 6 px
- Size: 16 px
- Opacity: 80%
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 20-Mar-07 13:28
WinSnap v2.0.3 - digitally signed release
WinSnap v2.0.3 is the first digitally signed release. A valid digital signature helps to tell you the identity of the publisher (the company, website, or individual distributing the file) and whether the file has been tampered with since it was signed.
If the file has no valid digital signature, you cannot be certain that the file is actually from the source it claims to be from, or that it has not been tampered with.
Signed code is not necessarily safe code, but a digital signature does provide accountability – something that is often missing in a world of anonymously distributed software.
Ensure that you are using the original software: Verify digital signatures!
Other changes in v2.0.3:
- Included many new translations: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Swedish, Turkish
- Improvements on the registration mechanism.
- Fixed bug with underlined letters in the main menu.
- Several cosmetic changes in UI.
Posted by Alexander Avdonin on 05-Mar-07 14:13
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