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v1.6 - Uplay Support is here!

Mert Ercan — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 22:16:36 +0000

I've just released v1.6 with lots of improvements and changes.

You can see the list of changes from the release page.

https://github.com/RevoLand/Steam-Library-Manager/releases/tag/v1.6.0.0

Please report me if you encounter any bugs or issues, feature requests and ideas are also welcome.

My thoughts on the poll results

Mert Ercan — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:34:02 +0000

As you may already know, i have started a poll in 27 Jun asking what you would like to see next in SLM.

After 3 weeks we have 85 total votes, here is the results overview of the poll.
(Image)[dl.dropboxusercontent.com]

"Implementing support for more library types" (25% of the votes)

With the recent changes i have made in class definitions, it is 'almost' super easy to do, one of the major issues was using the messagebox class from mahapps.metro ui framework, which i have just fixed with using a flyout panel. (Sneak-peak to the flyout panel[cdn.discordapp.com])

However there is a few minor issues like game header images for other library types, like you 'probably' can't simply call "<steam-cdn-url-here>/steam/apps/<AppID>/header.jpg"
We also need an ui overhaul, especially for task manager ui. With the addition of enabling/disabling parallel file transfers per-task, we are literally out of space (talking for the default/minimum resolution of SLM)

Another issue is; even tho it is the top voted request, i am not really sure it will have an use case for people as the last real request for implementing support for more library type (uplay in this case) goes back to 28 Jun 2018[github.com] and i believe no one else ever asked for this afterwards.

"Improve file movement speed" (21% of the votes)

The main and biggest issue i am having with this request since the beginning is that i can't properly measure the file movement speed.
Yes, i know that SLM gives an overview about task that includes average speed and i believe it gives accurate results... but... have you ever run the same task for the second time?
Disk caching, Windows caching or ram caching, something there makes the process unrepeatable. (See the example here)[dl.dropboxusercontent.com]

To prevent this from happening i have tried things like memcleaner, disabling disk write cache in device manager, PM'ed Hillbert from Guru3d however i couldn't find a solution. I've already done every possible improvement i can do to improve file transfer speeds, blindly.

Please be aware that SLM might be already using maximum of your hardware, your hardware or an AV software might be the reason of slower transfer speeds. If you still believe that SLM is not using maximum of your hardware, please help us find a way to properly benchmark the process; with ability to get same or closer readings within error margin.

"Make QOL Improvements" (19% of the votes)

Probably the #2 lowest priority item on the list for me.
I've already made a to-do list[github.com] for this request, putting my ideas there and will do them with time.

The poll will remain active there[www.strawpoll.me] and i am checking the results in regular basis.
Thanks to all those who donated[github.com] for the project and everyone else using SLM.

v1.5.1.10

Mert Ercan — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:41:18 +0000

https://github.com/RevoLand/Steam-Library-Manager/releases/tag/v1.5.1.10

## [1.5.1.10] - 2019-07-17

### Fixed

- Threading error with Origin installations (InvalidOperationException)
- Context Menu Item is not working with SLM libraries (Remove from SLM)
- Compact tasks getting deleted at the end if "Remove Files at Source directory" option enabled in global task options
- Compact size detection for some locales

v1.5.1.9 - Crucial bugfix for Compact users!

Mert Ercan — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 22:09:26 +0000

Please update SLM asap if you are using the Compact function, none of the other functions are affected by the issue.

And please take a minute to fill the poll here[www.strawpoll.me]

## [1.5.1.9] - 2019-07-09

### Added

- Ability to disable parallel file transfers per-task. (#64)

### Fixed

- A crucial bug which could potentially lead to losing game files with compact task.

Help us decide what we should do next for SLM!

Mert Ercan — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:20:18 +0000

From the poll i have created here[www.strawpoll.me], you can shape the future of SLM.

http://www.strawpoll.me/18236503

v1.5.1.8

Mert Ercan — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:05:46 +0000

https://github.com/RevoLand/Steam-Library-Manager/releases/tag/v1.5.1.8

## [1.5.1.8] - 2019-06-27

### Added

- Auto clear completed tasks
- Ability to Ignore Junks (in Library Cleaner)
- Compact Status Detection On/Off switch (default off for better performance)

### Changed

- UI Improvements:
- Tooltips (Translation keys for tooltips will be added later.)
- Library Cleaner: Reason why junk
- Library type logo in library panel
- Replace "Create Library" button with "Create Library / Remove Library / Refresh Library" buttons
- Loading of Origin header images (Load from/save as "appid".jpg rather than a complicated store page id or whatsoever)
- Updated translations

v1.5.1.7

Mert Ercan — Fri, 31 May 2019 11:27:34 +0000

https://github.com/RevoLand/Steam-Library-Manager/releases/tag/v1.5.1.7

## [1.5.1.7] - 2019-05-31

### Fixed

- 'The given key was not present in the dictionary' on compress tasks. (Issue: #50)
- Task Manager UI for compression related tasks.
- Can't task an item for compact if the item is already tasked for compression (and vice-versa)

v1.5.1.6

Mert Ercan — Thu, 30 May 2019 22:43:05 +0000

https://github.com/RevoLand/Steam-Library-Manager/releases/tag/v1.5.1.6

## [1.5.1.6] - 2019-05-31

### Added

- Size detection for games compressed with compact *(Huge performance impact on libraries with lots of games, Needs to be enabled from Settings - Disabled by default)*

### Fixed

- Compact tasks are not pausing properly.
- Offline Origin libraries not showing correctly.
- Offline Origin libraries are not becoming online when it should be.
- NotSupportedException on adding/creating a new library.

v1.5.1.5 - Compact compression improvements

Mert Ercan — Mon, 27 May 2019 22:23:11 +0000

https://github.com/RevoLand/Steam-Library-Manager/releases/tag/v1.5.1.5

## [1.5.1.5] - 2019-05-28

### Changed

- Compact task (compression) improvements such as compressing all files, reporting task status, handling task cancellation etc.

### Fixed

- SLM finds an update of the current version upon manual check (Issue #44)

v1.5.1.4 - Compact games to save space! (beta feature)

Mert Ercan — Tue, 21 May 2019 01:56:56 +0000

## [1.5.1.4] - 2019-05-21

### Added

- New Task Type: Compact - Windows compact function (Please report errors you encounter, may and probably will only work with Windows 10!)
- Compress/Uncompress
- Show compact status
- Russian language (Credits to MrDubstep863, thank you!)

### Changed

- Task Manager UI tweaked

https://github.com/RevoLand/Steam-Library-Manager/releases/tag/v1.5.1.4