DynamicsSuite v1.0.1 — Standalone Python 3.11 & Instant Startup Reliability

🔷 DynamicsSuite v1.0.1 — Standalone Python 3.11 & Instant Startup Reliability

This release brings standalone portable Python 3.11 embedded runtime support for Windows, hardened cross-platform startup scripts, and instant zero-download launches on subsequent runs.

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🚀 Key Improvements in v1.0.1

• Instant Offline Startup (start.bat, start.ps1, start.sh):
  • Subsequent runs now launch immediately in ~1 second with zero network calls and zero re-downloads once .venv and Streamlit are present.
  • Added an optional --update flag (e.g. start.bat --update) if you ever want to force-refresh dependencies.
• Windows Portable Python 3.11 Runtime (start.bat):
  • Automatically bootstraps an isolated, portable Python 3.11 embedded runtime on Windows when system Python is missing or incompatible.
  • Zero admin privileges required; downloads and unpacks cleanly in user space.
  • Fully sets up pip via get-pip.py with proper python311._pth site-packages configuration.
• Cross-Platform Launcher Hardening (start.ps1, start.sh):
  • Enhanced multi-engine resolution (py -3.11, python3.11, python3, py).
  • Added self-healing virtual environment health checks that detect corrupted .venv folders and rebuild cleanly.
  • Robust error handling with clear troubleshooting messages.
• Python Version Locking:
  • Formally pinned .python-version to 3.11 for consistent environment setup across systems.
• UI & Catalog Polish:
  • Fixed feedback dialog links and navigation in core/ui/feedback_dialog.py.
  • Updated catalog metadata and offline bundles in plugins_catalog.json.

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📦 Quick Start & Upgrade

1. Download and extract DynamicsSuite-v1.0.1.zip (or DynamicsSuite-latest.zip).
2. Run the startup script for your operating system:
   • Windows: Double-click start.bat (or right-click start.ps1 -> Run with PowerShell)
   • macOS / Linux: Run ./start.sh
3. DynamicsSuite will verify Python 3.11, set up the local .venv, install dependencies once, and launch in your default browser at http://localhost:8501. Subsequent launches are instantaneous.