How to backup/locate your Opus config (Advanced)

Ken Alcock has written a detailed FAQ explaining what all the files in Opus's configuration folders do, how they are backed up, and so on.

This is a great guide if you want to dig into the config details beyond what the automatic Backup & Restore feature in Opus will do.

I'll just give you a link to the FAQ, instead of copying the text to here, as duplicating the formatting would be a pain:

HOW TO: Back-up or locate your Opus configuration (Advanced)

BTW, this FAQ is a companion to the older one: HOW TO: Back-up or locate your Opus configuration (Simple)

Directory Opus version 9.1.3.0

Directory Opus version 9.1.3.0 – June 11th 2009

A free update for all Directory Opus 9 users is now available for download from GP Software.

Bugs fixed / minor changes:

• Bold/italic styles defined through the Folder Colors system are now properly accounted for when initially auto-sizing columns after a folder is read.
  
• Fixed incorrect/inconsistent handling of {file|noext} and similar command sequences with folders and files with no extensions.
  
• The Image CONVERT command now automatically sets the 'Output to destination' option when running in interactive mode if the TO argument is given on the command line. This makes it reliable when used in the Drag & Drop menu for a file type.
  
• The Send To menu displayed in Opus now respects the NoDrivesInSendToMenu system policy and will not display removable disks if this is set.
  
• Lister Layouts now save and restore the state of the Lister Format Lock.
  
• GifAnim plugin: Fix for incorrect dimensions in the status bar when changing from one tiled/flattened GIF to another.
  
• Fixed layout issue introduced in last version with Utility pane open in conjunction with a vertical toolbar between dual file displays.
  
• Fixed problem of startup folder shortcut being left behind after uninstall.
  
• Fixed file change notification issue with short, Unicode filenames (could occasionally result in duplicate file entry).
  
• Fixed auto-size column option when switching between two formats that only change the 'hide file extensions' setting.
  
• The FAYT field will no longer auto-close if its context menu is visible.
  
• PCX images can now be viewed from ZIP files.
  
• Fix for ActiveX plugin not viewing files within archives and FTP sites.
  
• Added switch parameter to Close SYSTEM command to initiate fast-user switching. Note that this option does not support the scheduling or prompting that the Close SYSTEM command normally offers.
  
• Fixed a problem where drag & drop from Opus to the desktop would always copy the file rather than moving when appropriate. Also improved drag & drop from ZIP/FTP – moving via drag & drop now really moves the file rather than copying it.
  
• Fixed incorrect bitrate shown for WAV files. Also, a duration is now shown for WAV files.
  
• Fix for broken Rename Scripting in Vista SP2 x64 version.
  
• Raw Digital Camera plugin:
  
  • Added several new file extensions to the defaults (e.g. .PEF).
    
  • Fix for multi-threaded thumbnails not always working.
    
  • Fix for having to restart Opus for changes to the list of raw extensions to take effect.

Directory Opus version 9.1.2.2 (Illuminati)

This is an Opus Illuminati release only. If you aren't comfortable running the very latest version of Opus then you may like to wait for the public release of 9.1.3.0.

To download the new beta version, visit the Directory Opus 9.1.2.2 thread. (As this is an Illuminati version it requires an Opus Resource Centre account.)

Bugs fixed / minor changes:

• Bold/italic styles defined through the Folder Colors system are now properly accounted for when initially auto-sizing columns after a folder is read.
  
• Fixed incorrect/inconsistent handling of {file|noext} and similar command sequences with folders and files with no extensions.
  
• The Image CONVERT command now automatically sets the 'Output to destination' option when running in interactive mode if the TO argument is given on the command line. This makes it reliable when used in the Drag & Drop menu for a file type.
  
• The Send To menu displayed in Opus now respects the NoDrivesInSendToMenu system policy and will not display removable disks if this is set.
  
• Lister Layouts now save and restore the state of the Lister Format Lock.
  
• GifAnim plugin: Fix for incorrect dimensions in the status bar when changing from one tiled/flattened GIF to another.

Directory Opus version 9.1.2.1 (Illuminati)

This is an Opus Illuminati release only. If you aren't comfortable running the very latest version of Opus then you may like to wait for the public release of 9.1.3.0.

See the previous blog post for information on the new Opus "Illuminati" group. The group is like a "beta club" and is open to members of the Opus Resource Centre.

This will be the only Illuminati release with the "main program updates" tag here at the news blog. Future Illuminati releases will only have the "beta updates" tag. If you're filtering the news and want to see future Illuminati releases, update your filters.

To download the new beta version, visit the Directory Opus 9.1.2.1 thread. As this is an Illuminati version it requires an Opus Resource Centre account.)

Bugs fixed / minor changes:

• Fixed layout issue introduced in last version with Utility pane open in conjunction with a vertical toolbar between dual file displays.
  
• Fixed problem of startup folder shortcut being left behind after uninstall.
  
• Fixed file change notification issue with short, Unicode filenames (could occasionally result in duplicate file entry).
  
• Fixed auto-size column option when switching between two formats that only change the 'hide file extensions' setting.
  
• The FAYT field will no longer auto-close if its context menu is visible.
  
• PCX images can now be viewed from ZIP files.
  
• Fix for ActiveX plugin not viewing files within archives and FTP sites.
  
• Added switch parameter to Close SYSTEM command to initiate fast-user switching. Note that this option does not support the scheduling or prompting that the Close SYSTEM command normally offers.
  
• Fixed a problem where drag & drop from Opus to the desktop would always copy the file rather than moving when appropriate. Also improved drag & drop from ZIP/FTP – moving via drag & drop now really moves the file rather than copying it.
  
• Fixed incorrect bitrate shown for WAV files. Also, a duration is now shown for WAV files.
  
• Fix for broken Rename Scripting in Vista SP2 x64 version.
  
• Raw Digital Camera plugin:
  
  • Added several new file extensions to the defaults (e.g. .PEF).
    
  • Fix for multi-threaded thumbnails not always working.
    
  • Fix for having to restart Opus for changes to the list of raw extensions to take effect.

Introducing the Opus Illuminati (beta club)

Introducing the Opus Illuminati!

The new Opus Illuminati section of the Opus Resource Centre functions like a "beta club", providing access to the very latest version of Directory Opus before its public release.

Access to the Illuminati forum is open to all registered members of the Opus Resource Centre. If you don't have an account yet the sign-up is free and as soon as you're logged in you'll see the new section.

You should provide any feedback (reports of problems, etc.) as a reply to the appropriate topic in the Illuminati forum only. This helps everyone using the Illuminati versions keep track of any issues & responses.

Please do not post discussion threads about Illuminati versions in the main Help & Support section of the forum or in comments here at the news blog.

The Opus Illuminati are the ultimate Directory Opus power users. If you're not content with getting your Opus updates like everyone else, join the Illuminati now!

News of "Illuminati" updates will be posted here at the news blog using the new "beta updates" tag. They won't be tagged as "main program updates" so if you want to filter them out you can.

(This post, and the next post about the 9.1.2.1 update are exceptions to the rule. They are tagged as "main program updates" as well as "beta updates", so that existing RSS subscribers can find out about them.)

Update O&O Defrag if you've having right-click crashes

If you have O&O Defrag installed and you find that Opus exits or crashes when you right-click things: Update to the latest version of O&O Defrag to fix the problem.

As far as we can tell the problem started happening in a recent-ish O&O Defrag update and was fixed in a more recent update. At least, we can reproduce the crash easily using a version from several weeks ago, but the crash goes away again if we install a version of O&O Defrag downloaded two weeks ago (19th May 2009).

Normally we wouldn't bother posting about such fixed issues but we're still getting a lot of reports about the crash and it isn't obvious that O&O Defrag is the cause and what needs updating. Hopefully people with the problem will see this FAQ.

(If you still have problems after updating O&O then they could be caused by something else. See the FAQ on Crash, exit or high CPU usage when right-clicking certain files for instructions on how to track down the problem.)

Interactive list of Opus Plugins & Media Capabilities

Interactive list of Opus Plugins & Media Capabilities

I've made an interactive list that helps you find which viewers (etc.) are bundled with Opus and which add-ons are available to make Opus do more.

The list includes several plugins/features that have not been mentioned here or at the forum. Screenshots are included, where useful, to give you an idea of how things are before you install anything.

You can filter the list to show just what interests you. For example, you can make it show only plugins which support 64-bit & USB mode, and don't come bundled with Opus, so that you don't waste time looking at things you already have or cannot use.

(Filtering requires Javascript. Without Javascript you'll get a static list with all of the information at once. By default much of the information is hidden so play with the filter to see the other details.)

Maybe you'll discover something new. Hope it's useful!

http://www.pretentiousname.com/opus_plugin_list/index.html