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ChemSearch v1.12.6 - Improvements for layout, cache control, formula display etc. in settings.

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@FurtherSecrets24680 FurtherSecrets24680 released this 27 May 17:50

What's New

  • Formula display options: Choose between Conventional and Hill formula formats.
    • Conventional keeps familiar chemistry ordering such as NH4+.
    • Hill keeps formula ordering from PubChem-style data.
  • Default structure view: Pick whether compound pages prefer 2D, 3D, or the last-used structure view.
  • Offline download quality: Choose how much data gets saved for offline compounds- Basic, Structures & Complete
  • Cache controls: Set cache size limits and cache clearing behavior from Settings.
    • 10 MB, 50 MB, 100 MB and Unlimited
    • Option to enable auto cache clearing mode daily, weekly, monthly, or set to manual.
  • Display comfort options: Added Reduce Motion and High Contrast Outlines settings.

Improvements & Fixes

  • Fixed ion charges disappearing in chemical formulas in main search results page.
  • Updated settings selectors to use cleaner dropdown controls.
  • Fixed dropdown menus so they match the app theme, with rounded corners and no reddish tint.
  • Improved setting descriptions so newer options are easier to understand.

Technical Changes

  • Added compatibility handling for older formula setting values.
  • Connected cache size and auto-clear preferences to cache behavior.
  • Connected offline download quality to download storage behavior.
  • Added theme support for high contrast outlines.
  • Added reduced-motion handling for selected states, transitions, and suggestion UI.