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Video Downloader - Bug Tracker

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:20:00 -0500

The following bugs / features will now be moved to future versions of the software.

These features and bug fixes will be applied through the automatic updates utility.

No Work Started / Work Started / Finished

Version 5.0.1.0

Fix bug where custom scroll-bar would allow scrolling and crash program.
Fix bug where user can't see all downloads during downloading if the scrollbar is disabled.
Fix bug where upon adding multiple downloads using a direct URL, options are unavailable.
Fix bug where after cancelling a download using a direct URL, menu options are unavailable.
Add an option into the software to disable automatic error reporting to protect user's privacy.

Fix bug where downloaded files are re-downloaded if another set of downloads are added.

- Less of a bug, more a feature. Warning to be added in the future?

Version 5.0.2.0

Change the way the downloader treats files which it can't convert by moving on to the next file in the list.
Add the option to re-order downloads, like move up, move down.
Refactored much of the code into a main class to avoid duplication.
Add the option to stop the downloads.
Change the error reporting system to submit details on videos that have failed. (Currently nothing is being sent!)
Add the option to shutdown the computer when downloads finish. - Expand to allow hibernating, lock computer, restart, log off.
Make sure that correct icons are loaded onto the split button after settings are saved.

Early preview of how the software will support extra features at the end of downloads.

Move the save location to the options window to save space.
Refactor (redesign) the download code to save space and to reduce duplication.
Change the add Youtube Download window to show extra details about the video. Author, Date Uploaded, Rating.
Option should be added to show progress in the taskbar for Windows 7 users.
Add error checking to determine that the full video has downloaded before conversion takes place.
Fix bug that can cause a crash when a YouTube URL is entered and the video title is loaded.
Change main download screen to show to total progress of all downloads.
Eg. If there are 4 downloads and the first one has finished, that is 25% complete.

Update to Version 5.0 message needs to be backported into older versions of the software! - NOW LIVE! (17:23 - 04/03/10).

Version 5.0.2.5

Fix bug where videos can be edited, and moved up and down during a download.
Prevent software from crashing when videos are moved up and down in the download lists.

Version 5.0.3.0

Change the Import and Export Video list option to allow the data to be exported as text.
This can then be pasted onto the forums and can be copied into the software to make the lists easier to share.
Add a time remaining counter into the software to show how long it will take to download all the videos.
Add a Twitter Feed option so that other users can share what they are downloading with each other.

Screenshot showing an early preview of how the downloads could be displayed.

Version 5.0.4.0

Sort out MP3 Tagging System.
Refactor (redesign) the conversion code to save space and to reduce duplication. - Will require extensive testing and some of the formats need to be changed and the ffmpeg dll's could do with updating in this version.

Add downloads from other sources. (e.g. Direct URL's like http://www.somecoolsite/coolvid.avi)
New code then needs to be added to allow bitrate selection for MP3 files.

No Aero, no bubbles...

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:52:00 -0500

No, I was joking about the bubbles. :D

Aero is the feature in Windows Vista and Windows 7 that allows for a glass effect, most noticeable around window borders.

Shown below is what you will see if you don't have Aero enabled on your computer.

Ideally, in a future version this might change and you will still be able to use the software, but until this happens, for now at least you can't use the software.

Users of Windows XP. You will not be able to use this software at the moment!

Video Downloader - Version 5.0

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:41:00 -0500

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.
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.
Add a way to directly video download from a You-Tube URL.
Improve support in the automatic updater when JustPip.com is unavaliable.
Website needs to be set up to prevent XP users from downloading this version.

Launch Version 5.0.0.0 on JustPip.com!

What's Up?

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:42:00 -0500

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.

:tongue:

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! :D

Check it out and follow the weather online at

http://twitter.com/AshWeatherUK

Live Weather from Ash, Aldershot, UK

3 Strikes and Your Out ...

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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.

:D Version 5.0 is Coming Soon! :D

Video Downloader 5.0

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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 ...

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:11:00 -0500

Latest Screenshots showing an early prototype the software windows.

Latest Builds ...

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:51:00 -0500

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!

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:12:00 -0500

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. :D

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?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:13:00 -0500

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.

The Automatic Updater Screenshot

Download the Latest Version now, this feature is now built in!