Since Download Deputy 1.0b11, we decided to completely redesign Download Deputy, to further enhance the user’s experience. Here’s a run-down of what’s new:
- Internal File Transfers: Now, you no longer need any helper programs to use Download Deputy. All file transfers are done internally, inside Download Deputy. This makes for faster, more elegant transfers.
- New Interface: Since Download Deputy 1.0b11, we changed the interface to a ‘tab’ interface much like Claris Emailer or Microsoft Word so we could keep everything organized, and in one small window.
- Error Logging: With previous versions of Download Deputy, there was no telling what happened to a transfer; that was all up to the error checking of the helper. Now that file transfers are internal, Download Deputy logs every error, and notifies the user when one occurs.
- Error Retrys: You can now tell Download Deputy how many times you want it to try to enter a FTP site. This is useful if a site is busy.
- HTTP Support: Now you can download http URLs with Download Deputy AND a helper program like Internet Explorer or Netscape. Unlike FTP URLs, these do not get handled internally by Download Deputy; you must use either Netscape or Internet Explorer.
- URL Grabber: Turning the URL Grabber on will add every FTP file URL you click on into Download Deputy’s queue. This is a fantastic feature, and greatly enhances Download Deputy’s usability. The two applications that support the URL Grabber are Netscape and MSIE.
See the detailed documentation for more information on these features.
New Features for Download Deputy 1.4
-Zillions of bugs have been fixed since version 1.3.1.
-Cmd-. now cancels a download session in progress.
-If an error occurs when attempting a file download, the blank file with no information written to it gets deleted. This didnt happen right before.
-Clicking “Go” downloads all FTP files, and then all HTTP files. There is no Cycle Programs anymore.
See the detailed documentation for more information on these features.
New Features for Download Deputy 1.5
-A few more obscure bugs have been fixed.
-When you select Copy from the Edit menu, and the cursor is in the URL field, the entire URL gets copied into standard format. Examples: ftp://user:pass@ftp.host.com, ftp://ftp.thisfile.com/file
-When you select Paste from the Edit menu, and the cursor is in the URL field, the URL, user id, and password are are all placed into their correct fields.
New Features for Download Deputy 1.5.1
-A bug that occured when pasting URLs has been fixed.
New Features for Download Deputy Deluxe 2.0
- All HTTP transfers are now internal. No helper applications required for any of DDD's features!
- Great lists with colored lines and icons. A great addition to the interface.
- Upload support added. Set up batch uploads now.
- Watched Folder added. Select a folder to watch, then, every time a new or modified file is added to the watched folder or a folder in the watched folder, it is added to the queue. This is great for sysops managing web sites and other thing that require constant updating.
- Password protect specific files. When opening the File Information window, you can password protect a specific upload or download. When working in at work or school, this feature ensure that no one will delete or modify your file entry before it is transferred.
