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stacker:softwaredownloads:currentbeta [2019/10/08 02:40]
rjlittlefield T2019-10-07-1410-beta first post
stacker:softwaredownloads:currentbeta [2020/05/23 16:07]
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 **Note:** On Macintosh and Linux, if you already have Zerene Stacker installed and are downloading a new version to update it, then you need to manually move the old version to trash, and move or rename the new version to replace it. Otherwise both versions will continue to be available, and you will run whichever one you happen to click on.  For further information,​ see the **[[stacker:​docs:​faqlist|FAQS]]** on "​Installing and Updating"​. ​ On Mac, when trashing out the old version, do __**NOT**__ allow any third party uninstaller or cleanup applications like "​AppCleaner"​ to run.  In their enthusiasm to eliminate files that they think are not used, they'​re likely to also delete files you really do need, like your license key and Zerene Stacker configuration files. **Note:** On Macintosh and Linux, if you already have Zerene Stacker installed and are downloading a new version to update it, then you need to manually move the old version to trash, and move or rename the new version to replace it. Otherwise both versions will continue to be available, and you will run whichever one you happen to click on.  For further information,​ see the **[[stacker:​docs:​faqlist|FAQS]]** on "​Installing and Updating"​. ​ On Mac, when trashing out the old version, do __**NOT**__ allow any third party uninstaller or cleanup applications like "​AppCleaner"​ to run.  In their enthusiasm to eliminate files that they think are not used, they'​re likely to also delete files you really do need, like your license key and Zerene Stacker configuration files.
  
-This T2019-10-07-1410-beta is functionally equivalent to the immediately previous T2019-09-15-2111-beta. ​ The build number has been updated to match the current full release.+**Improvements**
  
-Compared to the earlier T2019-09-03-1609-beta, this T2019-10-07-1410-beta contains the following improvements:​+Compared to the previous beta T2020-04-04-1104-beta, this T2020-05-22-1330-beta contains the following improvements:​ 
 + 
 +  * Added ability to rename entries in the Input Files and Output Images lists (via right-click or alt-click on list entry) 
 +  * Batch mode 
 +    * Sort folders & projects by name when dragged or pasted into Batch Queue dialog. 
 +    * Added explanatory comment at Options > Preferences > Slabbing. 
 +    * Added explicit Align All Frames as first task when slabbing. 
 +    * Keep "Save in designated folder"​ options enabled even when no folder specified yet. 
 +  * Bug fix: Options > Preferences > Resets > "to factory settings"​ would sometimes fail to remove the configuration file. 
 +  * License agreement: shortened and simplified treatment of embedded components. 
 + 
 + 
 +Compared to the most recent production version ​T2019-10-07-1410, this T2020-05-22-1330-beta contains the following improvements:​ 
 + 
 +  * Added ability to have dust/defect mask during stacking. (Specify at Options > Preferences > Preprocessing.) ​ \\ For more info see [[https://​www.photomacrography.net/​forum/​viewtopic.php?​t=41343]] . 
 + 
 +  * Added Batch > Slabbing... capability. \\ For more info see [[https://​www.photomacrography.net/​forum/​viewtopic.php?​t=41356]] . 
 +     
 +  * Added "​Resets"​ panel to Options > Preferences. 
 + 
 +  * Changed default memory allocation to use up to 1/2 of physical memory. 
 + 
 +  * User interface 
 +    * Added {numinp} tag in file save template, number of input files selected for stack output. 
 +    * Added {fntodot} tag in file save template, file name of first file selected, to first dot. 
 +    * Reordered main menu bar to better match workflow: File, Stack, Edit versus File, Edit, Stack. 
 + 
 +  * Configuration 
 +    * Setting for Options > Preferences > Multiprocessing > number of cores/​processors is now preserved from exit to next launch. 
 +    * Added command line option "​-suppressSaveProperties"​ to prevent writing of zerenstk.cfg on exit. 
 + 
 +  * StackShot 
 +    * added configuration file parameters AcquisitionSequencer.HoldingTorque{Low,​High}Precision,​ each with legal values 0-10. 
 +    * StackShot controller window bounds are now retained across exit/​relaunch. 
 + 
 +Compared to the still heavily used production version T2018-07-19-1515,​ this beta also contains the following improvements:​
  
   * User interface: Added {project} tag in depth maps folder path to allow project-relative placement.   * User interface: Added {project} tag in depth maps folder path to allow project-relative placement.
     ​     ​
   * Bug fix: "Fit window"​ was not being preserved as an image scale from exit to next launch.   * Bug fix: "Fit window"​ was not being preserved as an image scale from exit to next launch.
-    ​ 
-Compared to the earlier full release Build T2018-07-19-1515 and the corresponding T2018-07-19-1515_beta,​ this T2019-09-15-2111-beta contains the following additional improvements:​ 
  
-  ​* ** Macintosh: compatibility ​with macOS 10.15 "​Catalina" ​** +  * Macintosh ​ 
-    * Notarized the standard .zip bundle so as to avoid issues with Gatekeeper. +    * Compatibility ​with macOS 10.15 "​Catalina"​ 
-    Introduced ​a notarized .pkg installer to easily and automatically install in Applications.+      * Notarized the standard .zip bundle so as to avoid issues with Gatekeeper. 
 +      Built a notarized .pkg installer to automatically install in Applications ​(available only by request)
     * Switched to Java Cross-Platform look-and-feel,​ for improved performance.     * Switched to Java Cross-Platform look-and-feel,​ for improved performance.
-    * // Faster automatic switch to JFileChooser if system native filechooser (Finder) does not open; reverted at T2019-09-03-1609-beta due to improved Catalina beta 8 (19A546d).) // 
-    * Diagnose issue with macOS Catalina (10.15) not allowing use of native filechooser. 
  
   * User interface   * User interface
-    * Allow .zsj files to appear in Input Files list.+    * Allow .zsy files to appear in Input Files list.
     * Added configuration file option to suppress warning about "not yet completely aligned",​ \\ UIStyle.SuppressNotCompletelyAlignedWarning=true     * Added configuration file option to suppress warning about "not yet completely aligned",​ \\ UIStyle.SuppressNotCompletelyAlignedWarning=true
  
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