Hello, we’re excited to announce the release of WinCatalog 2024.9! This latest update brings improvements, feature additions, and fixes, making your cataloging experience more efficient and enjoyable. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new in this version.
Restrict Search by Fields
One of the most requested features is finally here! Previously, WinCatalog searched across multiple fields simultaneously, which could lead to too many results—especially when text from PDF files and documents was included. The new feature allows you to restrict searches by specific fields such as filenames, comments, or other text fields individually, enabling a more focused and precise search experience.
Expand Your Archive Support:
WinCatalog 2024.9 now supports TAR and TAR.GZ archives, allowing you to catalog the contents of these compressed formats. The support of BZ2 and XZ archives is also included.
Smarter Archive Rescans:
WinCatalog now employs a “smart” rescanning feature for archives. If the “scanning inside archives” is on, disregarding the “skip unmodified files” feature, the Update process finds archives where the content might be missed during initial scans and ensures your archive contents are accurately captured and reflected in your catalog.
Virtual Folders Stay Accurate:
Virtual folders are a great way to organize your catalog without physically moving files. We’ve fixed an issue where the size of virtual folders wouldn’t decrease after deleting an item within them. Now, your virtual folders will always reflect the accurate size of their contents, ensuring a clear picture of your data organization.
Improved PDF Text Processing
An issue affecting the PDF files processing module has been fixed. Previously, the module ignored the unmarked “Limit text to keep” option, failing to capture full text. This fix ensures comprehensive text extraction, enhancing your document cataloging process and enabling the full-text-search capabilities.
Search Engine Recognizes Special Characters
Previously ignored symbols like ♣ and ♦ are now recognized, allowing you to conduct more refined and accurate searches based on specific characters within your files.
Improved Search UI in WinCatalog Reader App
An issue in the search UI of the WinCatalog Reader App has been fixed: you can now select tags to refine your searches.
MKV File Duration Export in Reports
We’ve resolved an issue that prevented the export of MKV file durations to reports. Now, you can include video or audio length in your reports using the same Duration column.
How to Update
Upgrading to WinCatalog 2024.9 is easy! If you’re a licensed user, simply download it here. You do not need to uninstall a previous version of WinCatalog. Just install the latest version over the existing one.
If you’re a user of a previous version, check your upgrade status here.
Not a user yet? This is the perfect time to experience the power of comprehensive cataloging with a free trial.
Posted on: December 23, 2024
