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Release History

Release 0.8.92 beta (v08b92) | 2006.10.25

Several very important security issues were solved, and several improvements were added. (thanks to all those that helped solve the security issues)

Changelog:

  • Some security vulnerabilities where php code could be used to compromise server's integrity by a conscious php hacking were solved.
  • A thumbnail block navigation menu was added. (Please refer to the /config.php file for more information).
  • Added preferences to the /config.php file to set the quality of the square navigation thumbnails and the large resized image. (Please refer to the /config.php file for more information).
  • Now it is possible to add HEADER and FOOTER code to the gallery to enhance its integration to an existing website. Add the HEADER html to /gheader.php and FOOTER code to /gfooter.php, then modify the /styles/gheader.css and /styles/gfooter.css to add particular styles.
  • Added an /extensions/ folder. Idea is to code extensions independently, but for now it is still very immature, expect changes.
  • Resizing of large images now works fine (solved some issues with 'portrait' layout images.
  • Stylesheets were renamed to /styles/gallery.css and /styles/gallery_ie.css (same code, though).
  • Added a new theme blue.
  • Code improvements here and there.

To-do:

  • Evaluate the possibility of adding sub-galleries.
  • Define /extensions/ functioning and viability.
  • Continue working on services plug-ins (flickr.com, box.net).

Release 0.8.81 beta (v08b81) | 2006.10.10

Mostly, it is about the lightbox positioning, plus a rearrangement of code, and:

Changelog:

  • Image lightbox now positions well on IE6 PC, Firefox (PC and Mac), and Safari
  • Galleries now show the image number
  • Solved a problem that unset the gallery when double-clicking on a gallery link
  • More cosmetic changes to make it look nicer in all browsers (image positioning, click to enlarge text, etc)
  • Started adding some code for further functionalities (expect something nice)
  • Added German language (Thanks to Christian Hoffmann)
  • Many other small things...

To-do:

  • [sticky] Add a thumbnail navigation menu (divide the thumbnails in smaller chunks for faster navigation of very populated galleries).

Release 0.8.79 beta (v08b79) | 2006.10.06

Resolved the annoying IE PC bug. Some other bugs solved, a lot of little details, some beautifying, and some position changing for utilities. A nice outcome, enjoy.

Changelog:

  • Finally, image lightbox bg transparency on IE PC! (i really don't like that browser)
  • Solved IE PC bug where images did not show
  • Solved sorting issues with both galleriies and images
  • Solved a bug where square navigation thumbnails didn't show on IE PC (of course) when navigation with the arrows
  • Minor cosmetic changes to make it look nicer in all browsers
  • Added Danish language (Thanks to Tomasz Cielecki)
  • Many other small bugs...

To-do:

  • [sticky] Add a thumbnail navigation menu (divide the thumbnails in smaller chunks for faster navigation of very populated galleries).

Release 0.8.76 beta (v08b76) | 2006.09.15

Some new and very convenient functionalities have been added, on top of a lot of bugs solved. In particular: Languages, Caching and improved Image support.

Changelog:

  • Thumbnail caching: after many requests for this feature to come back, here it is!. The thumbnails will be created in a folder inside the gallery named after what you decide in the /config.php file (default is /thumbnails/). The thumbnails are created the first time the gallery is run, and after that they're read from their new location. NOTE: remember that the gallery folder HAS TO BE WRITABLE (chmod 0777) in order for the thumbnails to be created.
  • New Language files: finally, it'll be easy to translate the whole gallery to your language! Languages included are English, French, Spanish and Italian. If you want, copy one of the files, translate it and send it to me and I'll include it. Also there's the capability to select the same language as the viewer's local language (if present in the languages folder, if not defaults to your choice)
  • Image format selection: now you can choose (in the /config.php file) which formats are not shown in your gallery.
  • Themes: Themes are working again, but don't get too attached to them, since they're up for a thorough revision in order to make them more useful.
  • Optimised thumbnail loading functions (it should work faster now).
  • Problems with invisible files (.DS_Store) and thumbnail databases (Thumbs.db) disabling the rendering of galleries has been solved.
  • Solved an issue where selecting not to show galleries' numbers wouldn't work.
  • Many other small bugs.

To-do:

  • Find out how to solve the ordering issue where images are not shown in alphabetical/numerical order.
  • Add a thumbnail navigation menu (divide the thumbnails in smaller chunks for faster navigation of very populated galleries).

Release 0.8.75 beta (v08b75) | 2006.08.17

OK, so three months after, the long awaited v08 is out there. Don't expect an übersolid release, bugs might be there, but it is, according to me of course, a huge improvement and deserves some fresh air and sun out there.

Changelog:

  • New interface: easier at-a-glance thumbnail navigation, cleaner layout, no more traverse navigation.
  • Lightbox view: Images can be viewed in a lightbox way, easier and more precise.
  • Integrated image browsing: while in the lightbox view, you can select next/previosu pictures by thumbnail.
  • Added viewing feature: Timed slideshow (for now, more to come).
  • Next steps: Plug-in interface with other photo services (box.net, flickr, you-name-it) in order to make minishowcase an alternative interface for existing user galleries and photo storage.
  • A million of little details I really don't remember now, due to the extreme emotion of getting this sucker out to the public. I'll document them all later.

Release 0.6.45 beta (v06b45) | 2006.05.19

Finally a bug that stopped images from showing was solved.

Changelog:

  • A documented and ellusive bug that stopped images to show was finally erradicated. The effects could be seen after visiting a gallery wich showed (for example) 6 images on a row and then opening another one and trying to click in the 7th element of that gallery's thumbnails row.

Release 0.6.41 beta (v06b41) | 2006.04.22

Many good things have happened to minishowcase (and some stupidities on my side have dissappeared). So here's the list:

Changelog:

  • Thumbnails are cacheable/saveable! This will increase the responsiveness of the gallery loading and will take some load off the server. It is looking good on my computer, but it is Beta code, please let us know should you have problems with it, or just shut off $cache_thumbnails in the /config.php file. Please check the Read Me for instructions on how to enable it.
  • An image navigation menu has been added. Now you can also traverse the images one after another (prev/next style).
  • It now completely supports PNG and GIF files, as well as JPG. GIF thumbnails are not created due to a patent issue. More here.
  • A better implementation of the $max_image_size has been added. Now it should work fine in almost all cases.
  • Changes in thumbs creation script (/includes/thumbs.display.php) regarding a bug that did not allow for creation of thumbnails on servers with the GD2 libraries version 2.0.1. If you're having trouble with PHP generating your thumbnails and you're sure you have GD2 installed, please update to this version.

Release 0.6.34 beta (v06b34) | 2006.03.25

Well, adding support for GIF/PNG files was so simple I don't really know why I did not add it before. Guess nobody really needed it, but there it is now, just in case.

Changelog:

  • Added GIF and PNG support
  • Added version info to the /index.php file
  • Added info & disclaimer text to all files
  • Minor code changes

Release 0.6.29 beta (v06b29) | 2006.03.13

Changelog:

  • Minor issue with the number of thumbnails displayed
  • Minor code changes

Note: there is a bug where in some cases, changing galleries and clicking on a thumbnail won't do anything (i.e. won't display the selected picture). This bug is being addressed This bug has been solved in (future) v08 release.

Release 0.6.25 beta (v06b25) | 2006.03.09

Changelog:

  • Added config setting to set the max image width (I thought I added it before, though)
  • Updated some links in the Read Me file.

Note: I'm fully working in a complete rehaul of the gallery, I apologise for the lack of concentration on the current version. Please feel free to write to me if you run into things you consider necessary and I'll try to add them if possible.

Release 0.6.23 beta (v06b23) | 2006.02.27

This release adds the possibility of configuring the width of the gallery, in order to make it easier to integrate it into your blog, site, etc.

Now the gallery automatically selects how many thumbnails to show depending on your gallery width and thumbnail size.

Changelog:

  • Added width control
  • Added automated thumbnail rendering to fit the selected width
  • Fixed minor cosmetic problems

Release 0.6.12 beta (v06b12) | 2006.02.13

Finally visualization in Internet Explorer for PC seems to be working properly (minus an error that I cannot seem to find the cause of, but that does not compromises neither rendering nor functioning of the gallery).

Changelog:

  • Fixed javascript handling of thumbnail response (did not work in IE)
  • Fixed minor rendering problems in IE
  • Fixed minor cosmetic problems
  • Added the "Powered by minishowcase and cpaint" footer for people that want to spread the news. You may take it off if you feel like so.

Thanks to Damien Overeem for the helpful debugging information

Release 0.6.04 beta (v06b04) | 2006.01.16

This version brings some minor bugs to their end and adds navigation functionality.

Changelog:

  • Added thumbnail navigation
  • Thumbnail links not working after visiting some galleries (seems to be) fixed.
  • Big images now resize to the image container, and a link is added.

Note: themes are not working properly until some minor changes are implemented.

Release 0.5.07 beta (v05b07) | 2005.12.16

This is a very big release for many reasons, and I'm very excited to see the reactions to it.

All the minishowcase code has gone through several changes. all the behaviours have been rewritten, and the interface has changed as well.

Technically, now the gallery makes all request through AJAX methods, so the XML database and the administration section have been eliminated. The only file needed beside the gallery folders and images is an optional text file which contains a description of the gallery.

Right now some decisions have to be made regarding the development direction of the interface and the interaction model. so any suggestions will be more than welcome.

Changelog:

  • Finally an official site has been created! (this one, of course!)
  • Most of the AJAX functions have been revamped.
  • The whole interface has been rethinked into a more compact, attractive and versatile one.
  • All the requests have been ported to work by means of AJAX methods.
  • All the interaction is now AJAX-based.
  • The xml database and the administration site have been eliminated.
  • A new read me file has been added.

Release 0.5.01 beta (v05b01) | 2005.09.01

minishowcase is now ajax-enabled!

The good old minishowcase is now using the CPAINT AJAX/JSRS implementation to work!. It means a faster application, but in a very beta state. Please feel free to play with it, be part of the development by sending your code enhancements, or just plain enjoy it (as usual).

It also includes independency of local thumbnails! whether you prefer php to create your thumbnails, or a small version of the image to appear as such—due to lack of the GD libraries in your PHP version—, minishowcase will simply do the job. Isn't that the way you want it?

Changelog:

  • Thorough code rehaul (very messy for the AJAX/JSRS implementation)
  • Added AJAX/JSRS implementation.
  • Added independency from physical thumbnails. The program will either generate them for you, or you can use a diminute version of the image instead (should GD libraries might not exists on your PHP version)

Release 0.4.07 beta (v04b07) | 2004.12.19

minishowcase now works even though GD/GD2 are not installed (read the Requirements section in the Read me page)

Changelog:

  • Included the $make_thumbnail preference on the /config.php. This lets you use the gallery even though you don't have GD/GD2 libraries installed in the PHP version on your server.

Release 0.4.02 beta (v04b02) | 2004.12.06

Themes have been added for improved customisation! (read the Themes section in the Read me page)

Changelog:

  • Themes added for customisation galore!
  • Hi-res image pop-up added
  • Improved customisation through the /config.php file
  • Multiple changes to the code (to make it better, I hope)

Release 0.3.27 beta (v03b27) | 2004.10.22

Changelog:

  • Some details on the code were ironed
  • Ungarbled most of the functions code
  • Solved some issues with IE 5+ PC
  • Checked this readme file again, for, well, 'issues'...

Release 0.3.12 beta (v03b12) | 2004.10.14

Changelog:

  • ## Removed the administrator panel due to a security flaw on the image uploading code (being addressed). The administrator panel has been definitely removed.
  • Added more options to the /config.php file
  • Code has been rehauled to look better on firefox for mac

Release 0.3.01 beta (v03b01) | 2004.09.22

Changelog:

  • Minor changes to the look and feel
  • Added a configuration file (/config.php)
  • Addressed minor problems with rendering on IE 5 for PC
  • Minor tweak to make the XML database fully XML-compliant

Release 0.2.36 beta (v02b36) | 2004.05.12

Changelog:

  • First release to be published. It is what it is, no more and no less...
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