IrfanView 3.85 Released! 2003-08-29

[Crockett]

http://www.tucows.com/preview/194967.html

- The WBZ/WBC support has been removed! (At request of www.webshots.com)
- Support for Adobe 8BF filters: Image->Effects menu (PlugIn)
- Support for JPM format (JPEG2000/Part6, LuraDocument.jpm, PlugIn)
- Support for DDS format (Direct Draw Surface) (Formats PlugIn)
- Support for DXF format. PlugIn from: http://www.cadsofttools.com (Shareware)
- Support for DWG format (AutoCAD 13 or later, preview only)
- Simple saturation option added (Image->Enhance Colors and Batch mode)
- New options for GIF/ICO transparent saving (save dialog options)
- New edit menu: Create custom selection
- New advanced batch option: Add overlay text
- New batch scan option: Skip existing files
- The image selection can be moved using the right mouse button
- Expanded Copy/Move dialog (more folders)
- Option to set JPG Comment/IPTC for multiple files (from Thumbnails window)
- Option to set the cut color (Properties->Misc 3)
- Option to sort files in "Create multipage TIF" dialog
- Option to set the start image index in the slideshow dialog (double click)
- Option to enable/disable dithering for color reduction
- New option: "Properties->Misc. 1->Show TGA alpha color"
- Improved JPG lossless operations: Use as JPG cleaner possible
- New options for HTML export
- Change: PSP, CAM, SFW formats moved to FORMATS PlugIn
- Wallpaper save location changed (Folder: "Application data")
- Slideshow movement in now possible in automatic mode too (space/backspace ...)
- Improved SGI reading
- Improved command line option: /slideshow; Examples:
i_view32.exe /slideshow=folder
i_view32.exe /slideshow=folder\*.jpg
- New command option: /aspectratio; Enable aspect ratio for /resize and /resample
- New command line option: /info=txtfile; Write image infos to text file
Example: i_view32 c:\test.jpg /info=test.txt
Example: i_view32 c:\*.jpg /info=jpgs.txt
- Most PlugIns are changed/updated, please install the newest versions:
Download from: http://www.irfanview.com/plugins.html
- Some minor bugs/features fixed/added (Filter Factory, RAW)

[HARLEY]

That link doesn't work in opera for some reason Crockett.....

here's a couple of others!

http://www.tucows.com/preview/194967.html

http://www.tucows.com/adnload/194967_75078.html

[davethefish1]

Not sure what to do ! Can I just install over older version, or should I delete it first?

[Ranger Bob]

My advise is to uninstall. Although it will install over the top of the old version it leaves the old shortcuts in the Start\Programs\Irfanview folder. I notice when this version is installed that this folder no longer exist. I recommend if you do uninstall that you download the Plugins and install them as well at the same time.

[Crockett]

I agree with RB, as I usually uninstall and start fresh, but in other forums, some people have had success installing over-the-top.

Harley, that link does work in my Opera 7.11...I wrote this from that browser too. :D

[HARLEY]

Originally posted by Crockett
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Harley, that link does work in my Opera 7.11...I wrote this from that browser too. :D ======================

Got a 404 file not found when I tried earlier........now it works !:(

[Houston]

The old one works just fine for me and has virtually every time given me what I wanted. No reason for me to mess over a good thing... no reason at all. So you young'uns download this newfangled version and tell me how it's better than what I have.

[AussieRon]

Crockett,
Thanks for the advice of the update.

Ron D

[Crockett]

Originally posted by Houston
The old one works just fine for me and has virtually every time given me what I wanted. No reason for me to mess over a good thing... no reason at all. So you young'uns download this newfangled version and tell me how it's better than what I have.
Live life to the fullest and get all the new toys you can...LOL :D

Ron...you're welcome.

[amb141]

Crockett and all

I sorta agree with Houston on this one. I used to have too many "d'oh" moments when I had installed the new, improved version of a trusty program and found that the new version was not so improved after all.

Now, I save all of the install programs of software that I download. If the new version is a dud, I can drop back 15 and punt.

A hint, though.... The file names of many installer programs give you NO HINT of what program they install. Re-name the cryptic ones before you tuck them away on a CD or on your HD.

alan

[Crockett]

Originally posted by amb141
Now, I save all of the install programs of software that I download. If the new version is a dud, I can drop back 15 and punt.

A hint, though.... The file names of many installer programs give you NO HINT of what program they install. Re-name the cryptic ones before you tuck them away on a CD or on your HD.
I do that also....I rename it right away with the product and version # in a folder called Downloads

[HARLEY]

Originally posted by Crockett
I do that also....I rename it right away with the product and version # in a folder called Downloads
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great minds: :D

[AussieRon]

Crockett & Harley,
I also, it is the only way to win the game.

Ron D

[hal9000]

Well, what's the verdict? Which version's better?