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Video Downloader - Outstanding Issues

Posted by Phillip Munn at 09:41 AM on February 06, 2010

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Outstanding Issues (Video Downloader 5.0)

Red = Not Started

Amber = In Progress

Green = Fixed

Allow user to change video title and downlaod format.
Fix downloads in the .mp4 and .mpg extensions.
Change the way the downloader treats files which it can't download by moving on to the next file in the list. This work has been completed although it requires testing to make sure that it works 100% of the time!
Reset the download percentage after a file has downloaded, and the next downloads start.
Change the way the downloader treats files which it can't convert by moving on to the next file in the list.
Finish creating the main download window design.
Prevent the download folder from changing during a download.
Change updater to wait for updater patch to exit before contuining.
Run 'fake' update using the auto-updater for version 5.0.
Verify that updates are working and files were replaced during an upgrade.
Improve the error detection system for when downloads fail.
Re-design download error window.
Re-design options window.
Fix bug where downloaded files are re-downloaded if another set of downloads are added.
Fix bug where user can't see all downloads during downloading if the scrollbar is disabled.

Fix bug where custom scroll-bar would allow scrolling and crash program.

Bug had been fixed but futher testing reveals that the program can still crash in this way.

Add a way to directly video download from a You-Tube URL.
Add downloads from other sources.
Sort out MP3 Tagging System.

Website needs to be set up to prevent XP users from downloading this version.

FINALLY: Upload Beta Version!

New code then needs to be added to allow bitrate selection for MP3 files.

What's Up?

Posted by Phillip Munn at 01:42 PM on January 27, 2010

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What's Happening? ...

JustPip Video Downloader 5.0

Currently little progress has been made since my last post, not because I'm stuck, but I have been busy with other things.

I have made a list of the current bugs and I am hoping to fix these before finishing the rest of the software.

No-one wants broken bits in the BETA and final versions.

Weather Monitor 1.2

Brand new software I've made recently!

Will NOT be appearing on this website because it is designed to read weather from a weather station connected to your computer.

Specifically my father's one!

The results of the latest version can be found on Twitter, with live weather updates every few minutes! big grin

Check it out and follow the weather online at

http://twitter.com/AshWeatherUK

Live Weather from Ash, Aldershot, UK

3 Strikes and Your Out ...

Posted by Phillip Munn at 12:00 AM on January 20, 2010

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The New 3 Strike Rule ...

One problem with the old system used to download videos is that once the video is downloaded a conversion tool not made by me was launched.

This would then convert the downloaded video. From time to time some videos would fail during the conversion and this caused some huge problems behind the scenes. The old code would just wait until the video had converted before continuing.

That's fine, but when it fails, then what? tongue

The New 3 Strike Rule fixes this! - 3 attempts over 15 seconds and if the video still isn't there then the software stops, saving you from waiting and then nothing happening!

Obviously the plan is not to have to show this screen, although it's there just in case !

Also, I've made it clear when a video is Converting. This will make sure that you understand what's happening at all times.

Version 5.0 is Coming Soon! big grin

Video Downloader 5.0

Posted by Phillip Munn at 12:00 AM on January 18, 2010

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Important Status Update!

The JustPip.com Video Downloader - Version 5.0 is nearly here.

With advanced sharing of files using the new .vdf (Video Downloader Files) export feature, you can now export your download list and share it with friends. Upon double-clicking the file, the program will launch and the downloads will be automatically added into the software.

Screenshot showng the new icon for .vdf files next to the Program Icon.

Version 5.0 BETA 1 is nearly ready. Check back in 1/2 weeks time and experience the best version yet!

More Pictures ...

Posted by Phillip Munn at 03:11 AM on January 12, 2010

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Latest Screenshots showing an early prototype the software windows.

Latest Builds ...

Posted by Phillip Munn at 02:51 PM on January 05, 2010

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Product Launch Plans ...

Beta 1 - Open to the Public, considered nearly ready.

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Product Launch - Final Version 5.0

2010, What a Year!

Posted by Phillip Munn at 04:12 PM on January 01, 2010

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2010, What a Year!

Welcome to the first blog post of 2010, and what a year this is shaping up to be!

First of all there's a new Operating System, Windows 7 that seems to be so popular that people everywhere are moving towards it.

It's actually so good that I'm using a copy. tongue

This gives me loads of new things to experiment with, including as you see below the ability to draw menu's that sit in the Application's title bar!

Great stuff, although currently in these very early builds of a future version of the Video Downloader, they won't work without ...

Either Windows Vista OR Windows 7
The Windows Aero Effect (Glass Look) must be enabled.

So people using Windows XP or that can't use Aero, for example Windows 7 Starter Edition, your currently in a fix.

2010 will be a great year I'm sure, and I already have some idea's of ways to avoid these problems, but don't hold me to it.

Finally,

It goes without saying that I'm having a busy year myself with Exam's so products might take a longer time baking in the oven.

But as always, they will be worth the wait. big grin

Have a good one,

DJ PIP

Early Development Screenshots.

New Software Log Design.

Software Logs and Saving Download Lists will all be handled using the Comma Separated Value System (.csv)

Automatic Updates Anyone?

Posted by Phillip Munn at 12:13 PM on November 17, 2009

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Automatic Updates Anyone?

The JustPip Video Downloader changes rapidly. Changes at You-Tube, changes in new versions and new features mean that almost every month you currently have to download the latest version, remove the old one and then start again.

Automatic updates are now part of the Video Downloader meaning that you will always be using the latest version.

Better yet! - I will never need to update other download sites that host my software, because each version will get automatically updated.