vdu_controls/vdu_controls.changes
Michael Hamilton b5fc9f89bf Accepting request 1147247 from home:mchnz:branches:utilities
- Update to 2.0.0:
  * Added an Ambient-Light-Level slider - one slider for adjusting brightness on all displays.
  * Optionally use ddcutil-service for up to 10x faster DDC response times.
  * Minor tweaks and additional icons for Presets.

OBS-URL: https://build.opensuse.org/request/show/1147247
OBS-URL: https://build.opensuse.org/package/show/utilities/vdu_controls?expand=0&rev=24
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Fri Feb 16 00:58:22 UTC 2024 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Update to 2.0.0:
* Added an Ambient-Light-Level slider - one slider for adjusting brightness on all displays.
* Optionally use ddcutil-service for up to 10x faster DDC response times.
* Minor tweaks and additional icons for Presets.
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Tue Oct 17 02:05:00 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Update to 1.20.0:
* Added options monochrome-tray and mono-light-tray to enable a monochrome tray-icon (dark and light).
* Optional $HOME/.config/vdu_controls/tray_icon.svg overrides the normal tray icon.
* Improved the adjustment of icon/window dimensions by scaling them in respect to the user's default-font height.
* Remove adjust-for-dpi in favour of the the above which automatically accounts for DPI.
* When a Preset is transitioning slowly (i.e. not immediately), the UI controls can be used to stop the transition.
* Considerable internal refactoring of option handling.
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Tue Sep 21 03:59:00 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.12.0:
* Added an F10_key context menu shortcut to all application windows (KDE accessibility standard).
* Set icon and pixmap sizes appropriately for Normal and High DPI (controlled by adjust-for-dpi) (issue #63).
* Icon/device-chooser-dialog: init-time reduced from 30 to 5 seconds for users with large home folders (issue #61).
* Improvements/Fixes to the vlux_meter.py sample-script and the related vdu_controls FIFO reader.
* Improved visibility of the app-icon's preset-transitioning indicator and auto-lux indicator.
* Increased contrast for generated text preset-abbreviation icons.
* Encode translations in plain text rather than escaped XML (for easier editing).
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Tue Sep 12 20:59:00 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.11.1:
* Fix Preset text size in tray icon.
* Fix occasional concurrency lockup issue in lux_metering.
* Update the Settings Dialog when a new VDU becomes available.
* Light-metering: show both a lux-auto indicator (an orange "LED") AND the current preset (if any) in the app icon.
* Fix first time use crash (issue #60).
* Allow % in config files by turning off ConfigParser interpolation (issue #60).
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Sun Jun 24 21:50:00 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.11.0:
* Made vdu_controls ddcutil-2.0-ready.
* Added support for ddcutil versions earlier than 1.3 (issue #43, #53).
* Main-Window: added a hide-on-focus-out option to minimize the main window on focus out (issue #57).
* Main-Window: changed the layout to display brightness and contrast as the first two controls for each VDU.
* Main-Window: added jump to clicked value to sliders (issue #59).
* Main-Window: added a smart-main-window option to make main window placement and geometry preservation optional.
* Main-Window: the main window can now be raised above the other sub-windows (gnome issue only).
* Main-Window and Context Menu: added alt-key keyboard shortcuts (issue #13).
* Context-Menu: added an indicator mark suffix to the currently active Preset (if any) (issue #55).
* Context-Menu: made changes to Preset ordering propagate to the menu without requiring an application restart.
* Tray-Icon: made the app icon un-themed so that overlaid active Preset text/icon is more visible (issue #55).
* Settings-Dialog: added a Reset button to makes it possible to un-ignore a VDU (issue #51).
* Settings-Dialog: added tool-tips to main config-settings, made them consistent with command line help (issue #52).
* Preset-Dialog: combined the Activate and Edit buttons into one button (simpler and more intuitive).
* Preset Dialog: made the dialog bold the text button of the currently active Preset (if any).
* Preset Dialog: added code to detect and and warn of unsaved changes.
* Preset Dialog: made the dialog lock out any scheduled or automatic VDU changes while a Preset is being edited.
* Preset-Dialog: supplied a starter set of Prest icons - a selection of KDE breeze5-icons (issue #56).
* Popup-Messages: made message box popups resizable for increased readability.
* Command-line: made config-settings and command-line arguments consistent, command line has precedence (issue #52).
* Command-line: fixed --sleep-multiplier so that it is actually applied (issue #54).
* Prevented potential crashes in the event of utf-8 decoding errors for EDIDs and capabilities (issue #49).
* Added logging of stack traces for some errors if debugging is set to on (issue #49).
* Improved the handling of ddcutil not found (issue #48).
* Refactored to improve maintainability and run-time efficiency (issue #52).
* Added Deepin 23 pyqt library compatibility.
* Numerous minor enhancements and fixes.
* An alpha release of vlux_meter.py, a system-tray webcam lux-meter, has been included in the sample scripts folder.
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Thu May 11 23:56:00 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.10.2:
* Fix Preset non-zero transition-step-seconds, so it works properly.
* Changing log-to-syslog or log-debug-enabled no longer requires a restart.
* Fix Lux Auto menu icon when starting with Auto disabled.
* Use the progress bar area on the main panel for status messages.
* Make auto brightness behave more predictably by removing unnecessary constraints on interpolation.
* Improve auto-lux/preset tray icon interaction, better reflect actions and current state.
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Thu May 04 07:44:00 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.10.1:
* Restore lux meter displayed-value when restoring LuxDialog window.
* Minor fixes to reduce and improve displayed and logged messages.
* Rollup release prior to downtime for ToTK
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Sun Mar 26 07:34:00 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.10.0:
* Added hardware lux metering options (GY30/BH1750+Arduino, UNIX-fifo, or executable-script).
* Added lux-to-brightness profiles per VDU.
* Added sample scripts for using a webcam to produce approximate lux values.
* Added an option to transition smoothly on UNIX signal.
* Replaced the transition combo-box with a button+checkboxes.
* Added drag-to-change, click-to-delete, to the elevation chart component.
* Added a setting to quickly disable weather and another for elevation-scheduling.
* Cleanup of thread handling - clarification of GUI/non-GUI thread operations.
* Reduced logging and eliminated popup dialogs when monitors are suspended or powered off.
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Sat Feb 18 23:18:56 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- update to 1.9.2:
* The Presets Dialog now includes an option to set a Preset to Transition Smoothly.
* The tray, main panel, and Preset Dialog indicate when a smooth transition is in progress.
* Transitions are performed by a non-GUI thread, the GUI remains accessible during smooth transitions.
* A smooth transition can be interrupted by moving the controls being transitioned or invoking a preset.
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Wed Jan 25 23:08:56 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.9.1:
* Busy spinners and control lockouts applied during refresh and
preset activation. Introducing SpinBox input fields. Use EDID.
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Mon Jan 23 02:39:53 UTC 2023 - malcolmlewis@opensuse.org
- Clean up build in preparation for development repository and
Factory submission.
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Wed Jan 11 00:00:00 UTC 2023 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.9.0:
* Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.
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Wed Dec 14 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.8.3:
* Fix crash when network is down and weather site is not
contactable.
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Fri Nov 11 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.8.1:
* Fix daily scheduling of presets.
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Sat Oct 29 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.8.0:
* New feature, allow presets to be scheduled by solar elevation.
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Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.7.2:
* Better handle monitor being powered off.
* Allow presets to be reordered on the menu.
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Sun Sep 25 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.7.1:
* Fix for signal handling from Mark Lowne.
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Thu Aug 4 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.7.0:
* Display current preset in window and tray title, preset icons.
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Sun Jul 31 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.11:
* Cleaning up the help and Linux man page.
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Tue Jul 12 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.10:
* Cope better with transient slider values, cope better with
session startup delays to detection.
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Mon Jun 13 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Update to version 1.6.8:
- Fix preset save/restore bug introduced in 1.6.7.
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Sun Jun 12 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.7:
* Fix issues with gnome 42.2 tray: when in gnome do as the
gnomens do.
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Sat Jun 11 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.5:
* Widen handling of pare exceptions for VDU capabilities - catch
more exceptions.
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Wed Apr 13 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.4:
* Wayland wait for system tray at login.
* Enable HiDPI icons.
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Sun Apr 10 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.3:
* Added a hamburger menu to provide alternate access to the
context menu.
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Sat Apr 9 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.2:
* Add a feature Values: min..max override.
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Mon Mar 14 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.1:
* Wayland fixes.
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Mon Mar 7 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.6.0:
* Let other processes trigger preset changes and settings
refreshes via UNIX/Linux signals.
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Sun Feb 27 00:00:00 UTC 2022 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.5.9:
* Cleanly handle monitors that do not respond to ddcutil
commands.
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Sat Dec 4 00:00:00 UTC 2021 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.5.7:
* Check if a system tray is available before applying
system_tray_enabled.
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Sat Nov 13 00:00:00 UTC 2021 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.5.5:
* Fix tray for some desktops.
* Combobox value enhancements/fixes.
* Login-restart support/
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Mon Nov 8 00:00:00 UTC 2021 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Updated to version 1.5.3:
* Detect and handle light/dark theme changes.
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Mon Oct 4 00:00:00 UTC 2021 - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.5.2:
* Packaged for rpm vdu_controls.