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This version of AcuteFinder, version 3.0, includes various new features and modifications when compared to older versions. The most important are marked in bold:
New features:
| • | Faster searching, 50-70% and even up to 5 times faster when using CRC-cache |
| • | Easier marking of files to process, using checkboxes (old method still available) |
| • | New option: Ignore file size during search (e.g. for name only duplicates) |
| • | Mark all files in selected folder (using Ctrl-D - very useful) |
| • | Mark all but one file in every set |
| • | Marking of selection can be toggled using Insert key or Space bar |
| • | Automatic check for updates at regular intervals |
| • | New option: Use advanced sort for secondary column |
| • | New option: Search hidden folders |
| • | New option: Write CRC-cache data to an external database (for users repeatedly scanning millions of files) |
| • | New option: Show CRC-cache statistics |
| • | New option: Alternate coloring of rows for other sort orders than sets |
| • | New option: Warn if too many files found |
| • | Splash-screen at startup |
Modifications and fixes:
| • | Double click on file to toggle marking |
| • | Secondary sort order has been fixed to be more logical |
| • | New default font for the application (Tahoma 8pt) giving nicer looks |
| • | Higher limits for demo version: Delete of files up to 2 Mb in size |
| • | Better co-operation with other programs, for better overall computer responsiveness during search |
| • | Faster processing of external delete notifications (by removing file from list) |
| • | Button to reset set background colors to default setting |
| • | Selection in addition to marking: Asks if you have unmarked and selected items mixed with marked items. |
| • | More context sensitive help (using F1) |
| • | Improved looks, with more hints and suggestions |
The complete revision history is available on our website, at www.acutefinder.com/history.htm
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