Tue 19 Oct 2023 02:05:00 UTC - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 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 21 Sep 2023 03:59:00 UTC - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version1.12.0
  * 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).
Tue 12 Sep 2023 20:59:00 UTC - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version1.11.1
  * 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).
Sun 24 Jun 2023 21:50:00 UTC - 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.
Thu 11 May 2023 23:56:00 UTC - 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.
Thu 04 May 2023 07:44:00 UTC - 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
Sun 26 Mar 2023 07:34:00 UTC - 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.
Sat 18 Feb 2023 23:18:56 UTC - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.9.2 optional Smooth Transitions for presets:
  * 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.
Wed 25 Jan 2023 23:08:56 UTC - 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.
- Clean up build in preparation for development repository and
  Factory submission.
- Updated to version 1.9.0:
  * Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.
- Updated to version 1.8.3:
  * Fix crash when network is down and weather site is not
    contactable.
- Updated to version 1.8.1:
  * Fix daily scheduling of presets.
- Updated to version 1.8.0:
  * New feature, allow presets to be scheduled by solar elevation.
- Updated to version 1.7.2:
  * Better handle monitor being powered off.
  * Allow presets to be reordered on the menu.
- Updated to version 1.7.1:
  * Fix for signal handling from Mark Lowne.
- Updated to version 1.7.0:
  * Display current preset in window and tray title, preset icons.
- Updated to version 1.6.11:
  * Cleaning up the help and Linux man page.
- Updated to version 1.6.10:
  * Cope better with transient slider values, cope better with
    session startup delays to detection.
- Update to version 1.6.8:
- Fix preset save/restore bug introduced in 1.6.7.
- Updated to version 1.6.7:
  * Fix issues with gnome 42.2 tray: when in gnome do as the
    gnomens do.
- Updated to version 1.6.5:
  * Widen handling of pare exceptions for VDU capabilities - catch
    more exceptions.
- Updated to version 1.6.4:
  * Wayland wait for system tray at login.
  * Enable HiDPI icons.
- Updated to version 1.6.3:
  * Added a hamburger menu to provide alternate access to the
    context menu.
- Updated to version 1.6.2:
  * Add a feature Values: min..max override.
- Updated to version 1.6.1:
  * Wayland fixes.
- Updated to version 1.6.0:
  * Let other processes trigger preset changes and settings
    refreshes via UNIX/Linux signals.
- Updated to version 1.5.9:
  * Cleanly handle monitors that do not respond to ddcutil
    commands.
- Updated to version 1.5.7:
  * Check if a system tray is available before applying
    system_tray_enabled.
- Updated to version 1.5.5:
  * Fix tray for some desktops.
  * Combobox value enhancements/fixes.
  * Login-restart support/
- Updated to version 1.5.3:
  * Detect and handle light/dark theme changes.
- Version 1.5.2:
  * Packaged for rpm vdu_controls.

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Tue 12 Sep 2023 20:59:00 UTC - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version1.11.1
  * 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 24 Jun 2023 21:50:00 UTC - 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 EDID's 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 11 May 2023 23:56:00 UTC - 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 04 May 2023 07:44:00 UTC - 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 26 Mar 2023 07:34:00 UTC - 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.
Sat 18 Feb 2023 23:18:56 UTC - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.9.2 optional Smooth Transitions for presets:
  * 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.
Wed 25 Jan 2023 23:08:56 UTC - 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.
- Clean up build in preparation for development repository and
  Factory submission.
- Updated to version 1.9.0:
  * Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.
- Updated to version 1.8.3:
  * Fix crash when network is down and weather site is not
    contactable.
- Updated to version 1.8.1:
  * Fix daily scheduling of presets.
- Updated to version 1.8.0:
  * New feature, allow presets to be scheduled by solar elevation.
- Updated to version 1.7.2:
  * Better handle monitor being powered off.
  * Allow presets to be reordered on the menu.
- Updated to version 1.7.1:
  * Fix for signal handling from Mark Lowne.
- Updated to version 1.7.0:
  * Display current preset in window and tray title, preset icons.
- Updated to version 1.6.11:
  * Cleaning up the help and Linux man page.
- Updated to version 1.6.10:
  * Cope better with transient slider values, cope better with
    session startup delays to detection.
- Update to version 1.6.8:
- Fix preset save/restore bug introduced in 1.6.7.
- Updated to version 1.6.7:
  * Fix issues with gnome 42.2 tray: when in gnome do as the
    gnomens do.
- Updated to version 1.6.5:
  * Widen handling of pare exceptions for VDU capabilities - catch
    more exceptions.
- Updated to version 1.6.4:
  * Wayland wait for system tray at login.
  * Enable HiDPI icons.
- Updated to version 1.6.3:
  * Added a hamburger menu to provide alternate access to the
    context menu.
- Updated to version 1.6.2:
  * Add a feature Values: min..max override.
- Updated to version 1.6.1:
  * Wayland fixes.
- Updated to version 1.6.0:
  * Let other processes trigger preset changes and settings
    refreshes via UNIX/Linux signals.
- Updated to version 1.5.9:
  * Cleanly handle monitors that do not respond to ddcutil
    commands.
- Updated to version 1.5.7:
  * Check if a system tray is available before applying
    system_tray_enabled.
- Updated to version 1.5.5:
  * Fix tray for some desktops.
  * Combobox value enhancements/fixes.
  * Login-restart support/
- Updated to version 1.5.3:
  * Detect and handle light/dark theme changes.
- Version 1.5.2:
  * Packaged for rpm vdu_controls.

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Sat 18 Feb 2023 23:18:56 UTC - Michael Hamilton <michael@actrix.gen.nz>
- Version 1.9.2 optional Slow Transitions for presets:
  * The Presets Dialog now includes an option to set a Preset to Transition Slowly.
  * The tray, main panel, and Preset Dialog indicate when a slow transition is in progress.
  * Transitions are performed by a non-GUI thread, the GUI remains accessible during slow transitions.
  * A slow transition can be interrupted by moving the controls being transitioned or invoking a preset.
Wed 25 Jan 2023 23:08:56 UTC - 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.
- Clean up build in preparation for development repository and
  Factory submission.
- Updated to version 1.9.0:
  * Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.
- Updated to version 1.8.3:
  * Fix crash when network is down and weather site is not
    contactable.
- Updated to version 1.8.1:
  * Fix daily scheduling of presets.
- Updated to version 1.8.0:
  * New feature, allow presets to be scheduled by solar elevation.
- Updated to version 1.7.2:
  * Better handle monitor being powered off.
  * Allow presets to be reordered on the menu.
- Updated to version 1.7.1:
  * Fix for signal handling from Mark Lowne.
- Updated to version 1.7.0:
  * Display current preset in window and tray title, preset icons.
- Updated to version 1.6.11:
  * Cleaning up the help and Linux man page.
- Updated to version 1.6.10:
  * Cope better with transient slider values, cope better with
    session startup delays to detection.
- Update to version 1.6.8:
- Fix preset save/restore bug introduced in 1.6.7.
- Updated to version 1.6.7:
  * Fix issues with gnome 42.2 tray: when in gnome do as the
    gnomens do.
- Updated to version 1.6.5:
  * Widen handling of pare exceptions for VDU capabilities - catch
    more exceptions.
- Updated to version 1.6.4:
  * Wayland wait for system tray at login.
  * Enable HiDPI icons.
- Updated to version 1.6.3:
  * Added a hamburger menu to provide alternate access to the
    context menu.
- Updated to version 1.6.2:
  * Add a feature Values: min..max override.
- Updated to version 1.6.1:
  * Wayland fixes.
- Updated to version 1.6.0:
  * Let other processes trigger preset changes and settings
    refreshes via UNIX/Linux signals.
- Updated to version 1.5.9:
  * Cleanly handle monitors that do not respond to ddcutil
    commands.
- Updated to version 1.5.7:
  * Check if a system tray is available before applying
    system_tray_enabled.
- Updated to version 1.5.5:
  * Fix tray for some desktops.
  * Combobox value enhancements/fixes.
  * Login-restart support/
- Updated to version 1.5.3:
  * Detect and handle light/dark theme changes.
- Version 1.5.2:
  * Packaged for rpm vdu_controls.

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Wed 25 Jan 2023 23:08:56 UTC - 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.
- Clean up build in preparation for development repository and
  Factory submission.
- Updated to version 1.9.0:
  * Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.
- Updated to version 1.8.3:
  * Fix crash when network is down and weather site is not
    contactable.
- Updated to version 1.8.1:
  * Fix daily scheduling of presets.
- Updated to version 1.8.0:
  * New feature, allow presets to be scheduled by solar elevation.
- Updated to version 1.7.2:
  * Better handle monitor being powered off.
  * Allow presets to be reordered on the menu.
- Updated to version 1.7.1:
  * Fix for signal handling from Mark Lowne.
- Updated to version 1.7.0:
  * Display current preset in window and tray title, preset icons.
- Updated to version 1.6.11:
  * Cleaning up the help and Linux man page.
- Updated to version 1.6.10:
  * Cope better with transient slider values, cope better with
    session startup delays to detection.
- Update to version 1.6.8:
- Fix preset save/restore bug introduced in 1.6.7.
- Updated to version 1.6.7:
  * Fix issues with gnome 42.2 tray: when in gnome do as the
    gnomens do.
- Updated to version 1.6.5:
  * Widen handling of pare exceptions for VDU capabilities - catch
    more exceptions.
- Updated to version 1.6.4:
  * Wayland wait for system tray at login.
  * Enable HiDPI icons.
- Updated to version 1.6.3:
  * Added a hamburger menu to provide alternate access to the
    context menu.
- Updated to version 1.6.2:
  * Add a feature Values: min..max override.
- Updated to version 1.6.1:
  * Wayland fixes.
- Updated to version 1.6.0:
  * Let other processes trigger preset changes and settings
    refreshes via UNIX/Linux signals.
- Updated to version 1.5.9:
  * Cleanly handle monitors that do not respond to ddcutil
    commands.
- Updated to version 1.5.7:
  * Check if a system tray is available before applying
    system_tray_enabled.
- Updated to version 1.5.5:
  * Fix tray for some desktops.
  * Combobox value enhancements/fixes.
  * Login-restart support/
- Updated to version 1.5.3:
  * Detect and handle light/dark theme changes.
- Version 1.5.2:
  * Packaged for rpm vdu_controls.

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Moving vdu_controls.desktop into the tar, updating spec accordingly, fix Fedora build spec.

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New package submission

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