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[Software     name]  Ranking Ver.3.8
[Registered   name]  Rankings.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11/10
[Required      DLL]  .NET Framework 4.8.1
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software is a tool that obtains the rankings of software within categories listed on Vector.

 You can easily obtain the rankings of software you are interested in. By saving files on a daily basis, you can create tally graphs.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\Rankings.exe      : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run Rankings.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "Ranking".

 ".NET Framework 4.8.1" is required for operation.
 https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer


+ Precautions.

 If the page layout of your vector has changed, your data may not be displayed.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 When you start the app, a dialog will be displayed.

 Open the Vector homepage (https://www.vector.co.jp/) and go to the page where the software you want is listed in order of popularity by category (for example, https://www.vector.co.jp/vpack/filearea/win/prog/tool/). Move the mouse over the software link, right-click and select "Copy link address".

 The app name will be automatically registered in the list.

 The ranking within that category will be obtained from the link information and displayed in the list.

 Double-click an item to open the page.

 You can create line tally graphs from files saved daily.


+ Other.

 You can also obtain the shortcut file of the URL by dragging and dropping it.

 In addition to the menu, you can call up the functions from the following keys.

  Vector page: H
  Copy       : CTRL+C
  Delete     : CTRL+X
  Graph      : F4   (If no row is selected, all the software names collected will be displayed)
  Update     : F5
  Open URL   : F6
  Select all : F7
  Open file  : F8
  Save file  : F9
  Auto save  : F10  (Saves with the name of the year, month, and day)
  Close      : ESC  (Does not check for updates)

 If you specify /upd as a startup option, the previous file will be read and updated, and then saved in the same folder with the name of the year, month, and day.


+ Version history.

    Ver.3.8   2026.1.26

    - The library has been changed from .NET Framework 4.8 to 4.8.1.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.3.7   2025.4.16

    - Added English resources.
    - Fixed a bug where the software name was not displayed on the graph.

    Ver.3.6   2025.3.1

    - Fixed a bug where the first autosave failed.
    - Fixed a bug where the version number could not be obtained.

    Ver.3.5   2024.6.23

    - Improved file history management.

    Ver.3.4   2023.1.14

    - Excluded Windows 8 from the supported models.
    - Changed the .NET Framework version to 4.8.

    Ver.3.3   2022.11.18

    - Supports switching to dark mode on Windows 10 and later.

    Ver.3.2   2021.11.11

    - Confirmed operation on the Windows 11 retail version.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Community.

    Ver.3.1   2021.4.3

    - Apps with the same URL will not be registered.
    - Paste has been abolished and will be automatically registered from "Copy link address".

    Ver.3.0   2020.10.1

    - Fixed the bug that caused characters to become blurry at DPI other than 100%.
    - Changed the .NET Framework version to 4.7.2.

    Ver.2.9   2020.3.15

    - Changed the .NET Framework version to 4.7.

    Ver.2.8   2020.1.18

    - Ended support for Windows 7.
    - Displayed the number of items in the title.
    - Made it so that the close button will check for updates.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Community.

    Ver.2.7   2019.3.10

    - You can now delete the history list by right-clicking it.
    - Fixed a bug that caused the menu to not update when pressing Alt+Space.

    Ver.2.6   2019.1.28

    - Migrated to .NET environment.
    - Added automatic update option /upd.
    - Recorded update date and time for each software.
    - Graph display migrated from EXCEL to .NET Chart.
    - Graph aggregation can now be selected by software name.
    - Graph aggregation data can now be saved in JSON and CSV formats.

    Ver.2.5   2018.10.15

    - Supports addresses that have changed from http: to https:.
    - Changed the name of the installer from setup.exe to Rankings.exe.

    Ver.2.4   2018.2.9

    - Changed the installation name to Japanese.
    - Ended support for Windows XP/Vista.

    Ver.2.3   2016.7.18

    - Supported changes to web page specifications.

    Ver.2.2   2016.6.30

    - Supported jump lists for Windows 7 and later.
    - Separated the version item in accordance with changes to web page specifications.
    - Due to lack of funds, we were unable to renew the contract with the certification agency, so we stopped digital signatures.
    - Operation confirmed on the Windows 10 retail version.

    Ver.2.1   2014.7.2

    - Reduced the setup file size.

    Ver.2.0   2014.3.20

    - Added an error message when there are too many files to graph.
    - Added a minimize button.
    - Confirmed normal operation on Windows 8.

    Ver.1.9   2011.1.23

    - Allowed selection of graph creation items.
    - Added clipboard error messages.
    - Digital signatures added to modules.
    - Support for Windows 2000 has been discontinued.

    Ver.1.8   2010.5.23

    - Added a release date item.
    - Added a button to check for self-updates to the version display.
    - Fixed to prevent update status when the same URL is added.

    Ver.1.7   2010.2.2

    - Fixed analysis logic due to design changes for new pages.

    Ver.1.6   2009.11.3

    - Changed to a new control for Vista and later.
    - The width of the last item is now stretchable when the dialog size is changed.

    Ver.1.5   2009.9.22

    - Fixed icon display when the ranking remains unchanged.
    - Fixed a bug that caused a conversion error to be displayed in EXCEL 97,2000.
    - Confirmed correct operation on Windows 7 RTM version.
    - Rebuilt using files distributed by Microsoft Update KB971090, KB973544.

    Ver.1.4   2009.7.20

    - Added a function to aggregate and graph saved files in environments where Microsoft Excel 97 or later is available.
      Right-click and select "Graph" to display the file selection dialog.

    Ver.1.3   2009.5.31

    - The following keys have been assigned to accelerators.
      Copy       CTRL+C
      Delete     CTRL+X
      Paste      CTRL+V
      Update     F5
      Open URL   F6
      Select All F7
      Open File  F8
      Save File  F9
      Auto Save  F10 (Saves with the name of the year, month, and day)

    Ver.1.2   2009.5.24

    - If you press the Save button while holding down the SHIFT key, it will be saved in the same folder as the opened file with the name of the year, month, and day (for example, R20090524.rank).
    - Saves and restores the status of the rise and fall.
    - Fixed a problem where updates were missed when information could not be obtained.
    - Fixed the images for Move, Exit, Rise, and Rise.

    Ver.1.1   2009.5.17

    - Fixed a bug where the software name was not updated.
    - Fixed a bug where the previous file could not be selected from the menu.
    - Displays the opened file name in the title.
    - Added images for 1st place, rise, and fall.
    - Fixed the problem with Windows 7 RC.

    Ver.1.0   2009.5.6

    - First version released

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/framework/wpf/getting-started/walkthrough-my-first-wpf-desktop-application

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