FRI Version 1.5.0.0 Available (along with source code)

[Mavtak]

OK, this thing has baked long enough. It’s time to release a new version.
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Download FRI version 1.5.0.0 (http://download.somewhatgeeky.com/?downloadID=fri_version_1.5.0.0)
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Download the source code for FRI version 1.5.0.0 here (http://download.somewhatgeeky.com/?downloadID=fri_version_1.5.0.0_source_code)
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Change log:


cleaned-up and documented code for increased efficiency and to get FRI ready for open sourcing
Relative paths are now fully supported. This means that the user can now put all of his ROMs and Emulators with FRI onto a removable data storage device and have FRI work no matter what drive letter the host operating system assigns the storage device.
ROM’s locations are now stored relative to the Library Folder that they are associated with. This means that if you move a whole Library Folder to another location, you can simply tell FRI that folder’s new location and all of the ROM’s file paths will be updated.
Reorganized menu bar
FRI can now use a master FRI database as a reference for filling in missing information in the user’s ROM library. (This feature will be further developed in the coming weeks.)
New file icon:
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New title bar icon:
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FRI now displays the "waiting" cursor when it is processing information.
FRI now remembers the user’s last search when it is opened
The Note Editor now opens centered on the FRI window
The status bar now displays more relevant information about the number of ROMs displayed, selected, and in the library in a more logical way.


More information about this release of FRI: (here) (http://mypieceoftheinter.net/archives/500)
More information about the source code: (here) (http://mypieceoftheinter.net/archives/503)

[searles]

Could anyone tell me what emulators this works for, and their opinion on whether or not it's the best Rom manager available?

[Mavtak]

Could anyone tell me what emulators this works for, and their opinion on whether or not it's the best Rom manager available?

It works with any emulator you throw at it. All you have to do is tell FRI where the emulator is, and what platforms is supports. Here is a tutorial for how to set up version 1.4.0.0, which is pretty much the same in that respect: http://mypieceoftheinter.net/archives/475

In fact, everything like that is customizable. For example, instead of hard-coding in information about the gaming consoles, the "Platform Vocabulary" is user-editable:
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I think this is the best ROM manager available (until the next version comes around, of course), but I make FRI, so my opinion is a bit biased. :laugh:

[searles]

Is it possible for a Rom to load by double-clicking on it? If it is, then I've definitely got use for this program. Thanks for the help.

[Mavtak]

Is it possible for a Rom to load by double-clicking on it? If it is, then I've definitely got use for this program. Thanks for the help.

Of course! That was my original goal in making this program. :happy:

[searles]

Downloading now. Thanks! I always hated opening and closing multiple emulators.

[Mavtak]

Downloading now. Thanks! I always hated opening and closing multiple emulators.

:my_specoo I appreciate any feedback.