Dimmer What's new: v2.0.1 (01 Dec 2022) ------------------------ - [FIX] Wrong window behaviour when minimizing with the option "Show in taskbar" unchecked - Checkboxes visual focus styles changed v2.0.0 (28 Nov 2022) ------------------------ - Non-beta version - [REMOVED] PixelSnapping and LayoutRounding hidden options - [NEW] Per-monitor DPI/scaling awareness as been improved significantly \_> This appears to have fixed all boundary issues - [NEW] Master control (by popular request) \_> Control all the other screens simultaneously from a single location \_> This control is disabled when only 1 screen is detected - [NEW] Tab focus now cycles through the controls earlier in the flow - [NEW] Option for Dimmer to also show in the taskbar (by popular request) - [FIX (experimental)] Try to fix the taskbar when it wont appear after auto-hidding v2.0.0 b9 (18 Nov 2021) ------------------------ Special notes about this version: - Beta 9 marks the end of the beta testing milestone. - The app now works consistently well in over 95% of all reported cases, there are still issues especially with wrong screen boundaries and other annoyances that will be addressed in future versions. - The next version will be a final v2.0.0 (no beta) and will have a new UI I've been working on for a while (creatively named as NelUI). - Thanks to everybody that have submitted debug logs and information (sorry, couldn't respond to all), also a very special <thank you> to those that donated or contributed with items from my Amazon wish list, it makes all the difference, thank you all. Changes: - [NEW] Option: Exit button hides to tray [popular request] \_> When enabled: > The exit/close button assumes the functionality of the minimise button > To exit the application, click on "Exit" in the tray context menu - [NEW] It is now possible to access the taskbar from a hidden state (only when located at the bottom) [popular request] - [NEW] The initialization file now has an .ini file extension (data is still in json format) - [NEW] Option to show screen boundaries \_> Renders a 5px yellow border to what Dimmer sees as screen boundaries \_> Should help troubleshoot those edge cases where screens are not fully dimmed - [FIX] Numeric screen identifiers were dimmed and hard to read in certain circumstances - [FIX] The cursor/arrow keys could not be used to move the sliders v2.0.0 b8 (31 Jul 2020) ------------------------ - [FIX (partial)] The issue with "index out of bounds" stems from the fact that the DeviceName was used to establish screen device order and count. I found a different way to set this but the order might still be incorrect, however, this is a major improvement and should solve this critical issue for a lot of people. - [FIX] Touch devices no longer have the keyboard appearing when operating the sliders v2.0.0 b7 (24 Jun 2020) ------------------------ - [FIX] Disabled sliders were still being interacted with by mouse clicks and mouse-wheel - [NEW] New options in tray icon context menu - [NEW] Debug log now includes the settings data file and any error messages - UI refinements all around, more space, bigger buttons and better user experience v2.0.0 b6 (21 Jun 2020) ------------------------ - [NEW] Options to minimize inconsistencies with the UI especially on systems with custom DPI values \_> PixelSnapping and LayoutRounding options are available for the app window and for every screen (can only be set in the JSON file) \_> Change these settings with the app unloaded, save and run the app again - [NEW] Dimming slider now moves with the mouse-wheel for a more pleasant and expected behaviour - [FIX] Any unsaved app settings would be lost if the app was forced to close in a system Logoff, Restart or Shutdown - More debug parameters v2.0.0 b5 (15 May 2020) ------------------------ - "LastRun" time value was not being set correctly - Removed the experimental "Force dimming" option, it now happens automatically on the main dimming logic - [FIX] Fixed an issue with an internal check that should have prevented more than one instance from running at the same time - [FIX] Fixed a bug where the dimming textboxes lost focus after a change - [NEW] System tray context menu with a "Close" option - [NEW] Auto run option to make Dimmer start automatically after the user logs in to Windows \_> Places a shortcut in the startup folder (per user) v2.0.0 b4 (15 Apr 2020) ------------------------ - [NEW] Checkbox to enable/disable screens \_> To accomplish this before one would have to lower that screen to a zero value - [BUG] Fixed a bug with the app sometimes not restoring to the front of other windows - Minor startup logic optimizations - Minor UI improvements - [NEW] Debug tab containing data to help diagnose issues \_> The data aggregated here contains no private information and it's just the bare minimum OS and screen/display info \_> Send to developer will open your default email client and pre-fill all fields for your convenience - [BUG] Fixed an issue where the json config file was having malformed data \_> This caused an "index out of range" error as reported by a number of people - Force dimming option was not working well in the previous version, fixed now - Removed the app version from the title as it can be found in the about v2.0.0 b3 (13 Apr 2020) ------------------------ - Minor UI tweaks - Memory optimizations - Now minimises to the system tray \_> No longer shows in the taskbar \_> Click the icon to restore the app window - App donate button \_> Please help support this project as it funds future development and keeps the software free - Only one instance of Dimmer can run at a time - Force dimming option \_> [Experimental] Here we attempt to re-dim everything \_> Useful after we find a rogue window that suddenly pops out v2.0.0 b2 (20 Mar 2020) ------------------------ - Minor UI refinements - Exceptions now have Ids to help find errors easier \_> Please provide feedback with these Ids - App now remembers the last window position - Option to keep the main window from being dimmed \_> Useful in some scenarios - RGB tint/accent per monitor to help filter blue light, warm custom colors, etc... \_> [Experimental] Only accessible by editing Dimmer.json with the app closed (RGB format > R[00] G[00] B[00] > range: 00-FF) v2.0.0 b1 (16 Mar 2020) ------------------------ - Multiple monitor support \_> Unlimited monitors - Independent monitor controls - Much better error handling \_> Users are encouraged to report any error and provide as much info as possible; error message, OS, monitors, etc. - Option to start Dimmer window minimised \_> Useful in some scenarios