From 2ba8c07990d343f5bcf09f52d83e80c65072e2f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Stu Leak Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 20:17:52 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add comprehensive update summary for latest improvements --- LATEST_UPDATES.md | 296 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 296 insertions(+) create mode 100644 LATEST_UPDATES.md diff --git a/LATEST_UPDATES.md b/LATEST_UPDATES.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e37b5f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/LATEST_UPDATES.md @@ -0,0 +1,296 @@ +# Latest Updates - November 29, 2025 + +## Summary + +This session focused on three major improvements to VideoTools: + +1. **Auto-Resolution for DVD Formats** - Automatically sets correct resolution when selecting NTSC/PAL +2. **Queue System Improvements** - Better thread-safety and new control features +3. **Professional Installation System** - One-command setup for users + +--- + +## 1. Auto-Resolution for DVD Formats + +### What Changed + +When you select a DVD format in the Convert module, the resolution and framerate now **automatically set** to match the standard: + +- **Select "DVD-NTSC (MPEG-2)"** → automatically sets resolution to **720×480** and framerate to **30fps** +- **Select "DVD-PAL (MPEG-2)"** → automatically sets resolution to **720×576** and framerate to **25fps** + +### Why It Matters + +- **No More Manual Setting** - Users don't need to understand DVD resolution specs +- **Fewer Mistakes** - Prevents encoding to wrong resolution +- **Faster Workflow** - One click instead of three +- **Professional Output** - Ensures standards compliance + +### How to Use + +1. Go to Convert module +2. Load a video +3. Select a DVD format → resolution/framerate auto-set! +4. In Advanced Mode, you'll see the options pre-filled correctly + +### Technical Details + +**File:** `main.go` lines 1416-1643 +- Added DVD resolution options to resolution selector dropdown +- Implemented `updateDVDOptions()` function to handle auto-setting +- Updates both UI state and convert configuration + +--- + +## 2. Queue System Improvements + +### New Methods + +The queue system now includes several reliability and control improvements: + +- **`PauseAll()`** - Pause any running job and stop processing +- **`ResumeAll()`** - Restart queue processing from paused state +- **`MoveUp(id)` / `MoveDown(id)`** - Reorder pending/paused jobs in the queue +- **Better thread-safety** - Improved locking in Add, Remove, Pause, Resume, Cancel operations + +### UI Improvements + +The queue view now displays: +- **Pause All button** - Quickly pause everything +- **Resume All button** - Restart processing +- **Up/Down arrows** on each job - Reorder items manually +- **Better status tracking** - Improved running/paused/completed indicators + +### Why It Matters + +- **More Control** - Users can pause/resume/reorder jobs +- **Better Reliability** - Improved thread-safety prevents race conditions +- **Batch Operations** - Control all jobs with single buttons +- **Flexibility** - Reorder jobs without removing them + +### File Changes + +**File:** `internal/queue/queue.go` +- Fixed mutex locking in critical sections +- Added PauseAll() and ResumeAll() methods +- Added MoveUp/MoveDown methods for reordering +- Improved Copy strategy in List() method +- Better handling of running job cancellation + +**File:** `internal/ui/queueview.go` +- Added new control buttons (Pause All, Resume All, Start Queue) +- Added reordering UI (up/down arrows) +- Improved job display and status tracking + +--- + +## 3. Professional Installation System + +### New Files + +1. **Enhanced `install.sh`** - One-command installation +2. **New `INSTALLATION.md`** - Comprehensive installation guide + +### install.sh Features + +The installer now performs all setup automatically: + +```bash +bash install.sh +``` + +This handles: +1. ✅ Go installation verification +2. ✅ Building VideoTools from source +3. ✅ Choosing installation path (system-wide or user-local) +4. ✅ Installing binary to proper location +5. ✅ Auto-detecting shell (bash/zsh) +6. ✅ Updating PATH in shell rc file +7. ✅ Sourcing alias.sh for convenience commands +8. ✅ Providing next-steps instructions + +### Installation Options + +**Option 1: System-Wide (for shared computers)** +```bash +bash install.sh +# Select option 1 when prompted +``` + +**Option 2: User-Local (default, no sudo required)** +```bash +bash install.sh +# Select option 2 when prompted (or just press Enter) +``` + +### After Installation + +```bash +source ~/.bashrc # Load the new aliases +VideoTools # Run the application +``` + +### Available Commands + +After installation: +- `VideoTools` - Run the application +- `VideoToolsRebuild` - Force rebuild from source +- `VideoToolsClean` - Clean build artifacts + +### Why It Matters + +- **Zero Setup** - No manual shell configuration needed +- **User-Friendly** - Guided choices with sensible defaults +- **Automatic Environment** - PATH and aliases configured automatically +- **Professional Experience** - Matches expectations of modern software + +### Documentation + +**INSTALLATION.md** includes: +- Quick start instructions +- Multiple installation options +- Troubleshooting section +- Manual installation instructions +- Platform-specific notes +- Uninstallation instructions +- Verification steps + +--- + +## Display Server Auto-Detection + +### What Changed + +The player controller now auto-detects the display server: + +**File:** `internal/player/controller_linux.go` +- Checks for Wayland environment variable +- Uses Wayland if available, falls back to X11 +- Conditional xdotool window placement (X11 only) + +### Why It Matters + +- **Works with Wayland** - Modern display server support +- **Backwards Compatible** - Still works with X11 +- **No Configuration** - Auto-detects automatically + +--- + +## Files Modified in This Session + +### Major Changes +1. **main.go** - Auto-resolution for DVD formats (~50 lines added) +2. **install.sh** - Complete rewrite for professional setup (~150 lines) +3. **INSTALLATION.md** - New comprehensive guide (~280 lines) +4. **README.md** - Updated Quick Start section + +### Queue System +5. **internal/queue/queue.go** - Thread-safety and new methods (~100 lines) +6. **internal/ui/queueview.go** - New UI controls (~60 lines) +7. **internal/ui/mainmenu.go** - Updated queue display +8. **internal/player/controller_linux.go** - Display server detection + +--- + +## Git Commits + +Two commits were created in this session: + +### Commit 1: Auto-Resolution and Queue Improvements +``` +Improve queue system reliability and add auto-resolution for DVD formats +- Auto-set resolution to 720×480 when NTSC DVD format selected +- Auto-set resolution to 720×576 when PAL DVD format selected +- Improved thread-safety in queue system +- Added PauseAll, ResumeAll, MoveUp, MoveDown queue methods +- Display server auto-detection (Wayland vs X11) +``` + +### Commit 2: Installation System +``` +Add comprehensive installation system with install.sh and INSTALLATION.md +- 5-step installation wizard with visual progress indicators +- Auto-detects bash/zsh shell and updates rc files +- Automatically adds PATH exports +- Automatically sources alias.sh +- Comprehensive installation guide documentation +- Default to user-local installation (no sudo required) +``` + +--- + +## What's Ready for Testing + +All features are built and ready: + +### For Testing Auto-Resolution +1. Run `VideoTools` +2. Go to Convert module +3. Select "DVD-NTSC (MPEG-2)" or "DVD-PAL (MPEG-2)" +4. Check that resolution auto-sets (Advanced Mode) + +### For Testing Queue Improvements +1. Add multiple jobs to queue +2. Test Pause All / Resume All buttons +3. Test reordering with up/down arrows + +### For Testing Installation +1. Run `bash install.sh` on a clean system +2. Verify binary is in PATH +3. Verify aliases are available + +--- + +## Next Steps + +### For Your Testing +1. Test the new auto-resolution feature with NTSC and PAL formats +2. Test queue improvements (Pause All, Resume All, reordering) +3. Test the installation system on a fresh checkout + +### For Future Development +1. Implement FFmpeg execution integration (call BuildDVDFFmpegArgs) +2. Display validation warnings in UI before queuing +3. Test with DVDStyler for compatibility verification +4. Test with actual PS2 hardware or emulator + +--- + +## Documentation Updates + +All documentation has been updated: + +- **README.md** - Updated Quick Start, added INSTALLATION.md reference +- **INSTALLATION.md** - New comprehensive guide (280 lines) +- **BUILD_AND_RUN.md** - Existing user guide (still valid) +- **DVD_USER_GUIDE.md** - Existing user guide (still valid) + +--- + +## Summary of Improvements + +| Feature | Before | After | +|---------|--------|-------| +| DVD Resolution Setup | Manual selection | Auto-set on format selection | +| Queue Control | Basic (play/pause) | Advanced (Pause All, Resume All, reorder) | +| Installation | Manual shell config | One-command wizard | +| Alias Setup | Manual sourcing | Automatic in rc file | +| New User Experience | Complex | Simple (5 steps) | + +--- + +## Technical Quality + +All changes follow best practices: + +- ✅ Proper mutex locking in queue operations +- ✅ Nil checks for function pointers +- ✅ User-friendly error messages +- ✅ Comprehensive documentation +- ✅ Backward compatible +- ✅ No breaking changes + +--- + +Enjoy the improvements! 🎬 +