TODO list for ExifToolGui

[FrankB]

I'm posting my todo list (Large software companies would call it a roadmap) here to give you the opportunity to comment on it before the next release (V6.2.1 probably)

In order of priority:

1) Bug fixes. I'm not aware of any bugs, but am convinced that there will be. Please report them and I will look into it.

2) Replace jhead and jpegtran by internal Delphi/Pascal code. It will no longer be needed to download these files and install them on your computer. The functions affected are:
  - JPG: Lossless autorotate
  - Embed preview image into selected CR2.
They will be marked as deprecated, but will continue to work provided the exe's are available
If have found a open source and free library called 'NativeJpg' by 'SimDesign BV' that can do the same. It can also do LossLess crop, which can be useful if you want the JPEG size to be a multiple of 8 or 16.

3) The new LossLess rotate will have more options. See screenshot.

4) The Extract Preview functions... will be replaced by 1 generic. See screenshot. That means you first select the files, and use 1 function to do the extract. You will have more control of the process, you can specify which preview to extract, where they should be saved, and optionally rotate the extracted JPEG's.

5) The Embed preview image into selected CR2' will also be replaced by a generic function. See screenshot.

If you can build the exe yourself from source, these functions are already available on GitHub. https://github.com/FrankBijnen/ExifToolGui
People who are willing to test and report their findings I can send a 'prerelease'. Send me a PM with your Email Address.

6) I would like to update the documentation, as there have been quite some changes since V5.1.6. I would like to hear your opinion.
- Update the page at https://exiftool.org/gui/ or/and
- Create a PDF file to be distributed with the exe?
In either case I would like to get in contact with the person (Phil Harvey?) who has update access to: https://exiftool.org/gui/ Because that page will need updating.

Dont hesitate to post any suggestions, requirements etc. I cant promise to comply with them all, but will certainly give it a try.

Frank

New LossLess rotate:
 

New Generic extract:


New Generic import:

[FrankB]

It will not be long for a new release. It will be version V6.2.5 and include the changes mentioned earlier this post. But also GeoCoding enhancements will be included.
I'm finishing the documentation and aim to release it this weekend.