New version, can you make it "smaller"?
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Topic: New version, can you make it "smaller"?
Posted By: zboyblue
Subject: New version, can you make it "smaller"?
Date Posted: 14 Jan 06 at 7:17PM
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I just installed the new version and while it has lots of new features it is HUGE compared to the old one. I use this ONLY to print things to pdf and use it ALL day long (20+ times a day) ..
Is it possible to "make it smaller" or somehow load up a "limited" set of functions? Craig |
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Posted By: Michel_K17
Date Posted: 15 Jan 06 at 5:13PM
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Hi,
"Huge" huh? 
I must admit that I used to "compress" the executable to make it harder for crackers to break the license code. However, I have stopped doing that to keep things simple for myself. Also, even though the executable is larger, a lot of the code is in the "Preferences" and is not loaded unless they are needed, so the overall load time has not increased much, and is in fact 5-10 sec shorter with v2.1 than v2.0.16 when you specify a custom startup path. I have worked very hard to keep the overall package as small as possible and in fact v2.1.1 is smaller than v2.0.16. It really is difficult to find the balance between more features (which is 99% of the requests) and keeping things fast and simple. If you are looking for something really small, you can install the old "PDF reDirect v1.2.4" available [ http://www.exp-systems.com/PDFreDirect/Download/Install%20PDFR%20v124.exe - here ] at the same time as the new PDF reDirect v2.1: it is much, much smaller, but it does not process the conversion in a separate parallel thread which means it will not start the conversion process until you have selected the output folder. Here are some numbers for comparison: PDF reDirect v1.2.4
PDF reDirect v2.0.16
PDF reDirect v2.1.1
I hope that helps explain better why things are the way they are. If it will make you feel better, I can compress the executables for you: it will make them smaller, but, in my testing, the program does not startup any quicker. |
Posted By: zboyblue
Date Posted: 15 Jan 06 at 5:39PM
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no no .. I was not clear (sorry) .. I dont mean the exe is "HUGE" I mean the interface is ...
I use it to print files I am working with to pdf and use it all day .. all I need is a little window big enough to type the name of the file ... I just moved to a new computer and thats why I installed the new version. The old one did what I needed but crashed every once in a while (more like "hung") ..so I figured the new version would be better. But my question is: Is it possible to make the INTERFACE smaller or load up a basic interface when using the print version of the software? Craig |
Posted By: Michel_K17
Date Posted: 15 Jan 06 at 11:02PM
Oops! 
I'm assuming that you have tried to make the window as small as possible, but the smallest size is still too big. I have two requests similar to yours already on my "todo" list:
In the mean time, you could install v1.2.4: it will install and be available at the same time as the v2.1.1. You will find that it takes less real estate. There is also the option of clicking the "Minimize" button while holding the [SHIFT] key - the user interface will go into "tiny" mode, but only for that session, so I don't think that will help you. Cheers! |
Posted By: zboyblue
Date Posted: 15 Jan 06 at 11:12PM
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When do you think you will have the batch printer options thing done? That seems like what I am looking for. I dont want to "downgrade" but do need to have this thing more like a print window.
Please let me know. and THANKS! Craig |
Posted By: Michel_K17
Date Posted: 16 Jan 06 at 1:12AM
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Hi Craig,
Now very long, about 2 to 3 weeks max with about 10 other "easy-to-do" things that are on the list. and... you are welcome!
Michel |
Posted By: zboyblue
Date Posted: 16 Jan 06 at 10:01AM
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Ok ... do you have an email list where you email people about new releases? (Or could you post back here when its released so I will get an email)?
Craig |
Posted By: Michel_K17
Date Posted: 16 Jan 06 at 10:54PM
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Hi Craig,
From within the program, you can click "Preferences" (the green button) and from there, you can click on the "Check Web for Updates". Do this once in a while (once a month?) to see if an upgrade is available. The program will also give you the option to download and install the upgrade automatically. Alternatively, you can also sign up to receive the newsletter [ http://www.exp-systems.com/newsletter.htm - here ]. Please note that this newsletter is published only for significant upgrades, or if a major bug was found and fixed. I try not to be too annoying with the newsletter tool, so I limit those to once or twice per year.
In addition, the forum does get updated with new releases and changes at the following posting: http://www.exp-systems.com/forum_exp/forum_posts.asp?TID=17&PN=1 - http://www.exp-systems.com/forum_exp/forum_posts.asp?TID=17&PN=1 |