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[Software     name]  File binder Ver.1.4
[Registered   name]  MediaViewer.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11
[Required      DLL]  .NET 10.0
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

This software is an Explorer-style file management program.
It allows you to manage files in groups across multiple drives and folders.

Associated files can be double-clicked to launch the corresponding application.
Video and music files can be played using the FFmpeg library.


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\MediaViewer.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 MediaViewer.exe to start installation.

 After the files are installed in the specified folder, the shortcut is registered in the start menu.

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

 ".NET 10.0" is required for operation. ".NET 10.0" will be automatically installed from the network.


+ Precautions.

 Files stored in the cloud, such as OneDrive, are not supported.

 The following nine apps are supported when opening media files:
  https://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/art/se503408.html
  https://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/art/se503486.html
  https://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/art/se506564.html
  https://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/art/se485907.html
  https://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/art/se527130.html
  https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n71035djzdb?hl=en-US&gl=US
  https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9mwvkdtb9mtl?hl=en-US&gl=US
  https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pd8rfcn3pzk?hl=en-US&gl=US
  https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n6c0xp5k9ww?hl=en-US&gl=US


+ Simple usage instructions.

 Upon startup, a folder tree view of the drive is displayed on the left.

 Selecting an item in the tree displays a list of folders and files on the right.

 You can add selected files to a group.

 The display method changes depending on the file type.

 You can also add files by dragging them from Explorer to a group.

 Right-clicking a selected file allows you to choose to move to a group, copy, or delete. (*1)
 (Multiple selections are possible using the SHIFT and CTRL keys.)

 The following functions are assigned to the keyboard:

  Home     : Folder tab.
  O        : Open/close splitter.
  H        : Show hidden files.
  C        : Image clipboard conversion. (*2)

  Shift +A : Select all.
  Shift +R : Invert selection.

  Ctrl  +A : Add group.
  Ctrl  +C : Close group. (*3)
  Ctrl  +D : Delete group.
  Delete   : Remove member.

  Alt   +F : Sort by name in ascending order.
  Shift +F : Sort by name in descending order.

  Alt   +T : Sort by date and time in ascending order.
  Shift +T : Sort by date and time in descending order.

  Alt   +P : Show image files.
  Alt   +V : Show video files.
  Alt   +A : Show music files.

  0        : Start video playback from the beginning.
  1        : Advance video playback by 1 minute. (*4)
  Alt   +1 : Rewind video playback by 1 minute.


 The display language can be switched between "Japanese" and "English" using the startup parameters /ja or /en.

 (*1) The actual files are not moved, copied, or deleted.
 (*2) This applies to individual image or video files.
 (*3) Closed groups can be displayed by selecting them from the group list.
 (*4) You can select 1 to 5 minutes using keys 1-5, and 10 to 50 minutes using the 10-key pad.


+ Limitations.

 The maximum number of tabs that can be registered is 64.


+ Version history.

    Ver.1.4  2026.7.23

    - Improved 3D video display.
    - Added support for displaying .pbm, .pgm, and .ppm files.
    - Changed the media display library from LibVLC to FFmpeg.
    - Fixed a bug where buttons would stop responding when restoring a minimized menu.

    Ver.1.3  2026.4.24

    - The icon has been changed to one compatible with Windows 11.
    - Added the ability to convert images to the clipboard.
    - Fixed a bug that caused the brightness of some images and icons to decrease.

    Ver.1.2  2026.4.18

    - Added a display of the elapsed playback time.
    - Added a display of the music file's image.
    - The tree now automatically scrolls to selected items.
    - Fixed a bug where video images were displayed in other fields.

    Ver.1.1  2026.4.11

    - Improved the display of captions in dark mode.
    - Added the ability to move forward and backward in video playback using keys 1-5.
    - Added the ability to retain the playback position when playing videos in another app.

    Ver.1.0  2026.4.4

    - First edition 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://www.libsdl.org/

    https://www.gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds/

    https://github.com/btbn/ffmpeg-builds/releases

    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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