WinCatalog 2009 (version 2.8) is released today.
Main changes are:
Now it is possible to calculate MD5 checksum for files, however enabling this option will extremely slow down the speed of large files scanning. This option is switched off by default.
Location field now available not only for file items and volumes but also for every item in WinCatalog 2009. The Location field has been moved from Volume Info tab to General tab.
Due to new fields addition, the file format for WinCatalog 2009 has been changed. WinCatalog 2009 will open all collection files created with any previous version of WinCatalog, but a previous version of WinCatalog may not open the collection file in the new format. Please make a backup copy of all your existing collection files before using the new version.
Now it is possible to expand and collapse tree branches using popup menu.
Scanning report dialog now contains “Updated” tab in additional to “Added” and “Deleted” tabs.
Now it is possible to keep Report dialog open on generating a report.
The ability to exclude “leaf” items from reports: it is possible to exclude files, archive and/or empty folders.
Specific property page for user properties in the main window.
The ability to backup a collection file before save by adding “BackupX” (where X is a number) word to the filename. The most recent backup file has no number at all. You can configure this feature in the Auto Backup tab of the Program Options dialog box.
You can download the latest version of WinCatalog 2009 here.
Posted on: December 10, 2008
Had you ever inserted multiple compact disks into your PC in an attempt to find just one MP3 song? It’s definitely a routine, time-consuming work that you could have easily avoided if you’d catalog your files first. But cataloging is difficult and takes more time than just occasionally looking for a file when you need it, right?
Wrong! Cataloging CD and DVD media has never been easier. With powerful computers and sophisticated software you can off-load entire cataloging job to your PC; all you need to do is just inserting the disks one by one. No need to make notes or write down things on paper. Your PC will make the process as easy as one-two-three. Once you try the convenience of your entire CD/DVD collection indexed, there’s really no way back!
WinCatalog by WinCatalog.com is one of the more advanced cataloging tools on the market. It does what its name suggests by automatically indexing files and data such as MP3 tags on your entire CD and DVD collection, but it goes way beyond that. If you are looking for a song, searching by the file name is not always convenient. How about looking for the name of the song, or searching your entire disk collection for all songs performed by a specific artist? That does not take more than a few mouse clicks with WinCatalog!
If you have an abundance of disks, they might get difficult to get around. Mixing data backups with MP3 songs is no fun. WinCatalog lets you organize your collection hierarchically with virtual ‘blue’ folders, allowing you to create a meaningful structure. For example, you can create different blue folders for DVD movies, audio CDs, digital pictures and data backups.
But what if you are trying to find a file on a CD or DVD that you loaned to a friend and then forgot about it? No problem, as WinCatalog not only finds the file and tells you what CD it was, but can even tell you who and when borrowed that particular disk! Its built-in contact manager lets you track your disks easily. With WinCatalog you’ll never lose an important disk again!
Once you start organizing things, the convenience of easy index and fast search really strikes at you. So why limiting yourself with just CDs and DVDs? WinCatalog allows you to catalog and track books, VHS tapes, and all other objects such as your stamp collection just as easily as it does with computer disks. WinCatalog won’t let you forget about the book that you loaned!
WinCatalog is by all means affordable, but if you just need a simple and free tool to catalog and search your digital media, and do not need reporting and the ability to index things like books and VHS tapes, the free Light version might be just right for you. _WinCatalog _Light is absolutely free to use, but does not include the useful loaner tracking feature of the Proedition.
Download your free trial version of WinCatalog from /download.html, or get the absolutely free Light edition at /free.html
Cataloging and searching your entire CD or DVD collection should be neither difficult nor time consuming. Let your computer and dedicated software do the indexing job automatically with WinCatalog!
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Posted on: November 8, 2008
The archive of oldest news here from the early begining in 2001:
July 15, 2008 WinCatalog 2008 (version 2.7) is released. Main changes are:
April 7, 2008 WinCatalog 2008 (version 2.61) is released. Main changes are:
April 5, 2008 WinCatalog Light 2.3 is released.
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