EDMRN v3.0.0

EDMRN Changelog

[3.0] - 2026-01-06

🏗️ Major Changes

• Modular Architecture: Extracted 7 independent modules from monolithic app.py

  • theme_manager.py - Theme switching and management
  • route_management.py - Route handling and UI
  • settings_manager.py - Settings and configuration
  • neutron_manager.py - Neutron highway routing
  • journal_operations.py - Journal file operations
  • file_operations.py - File I/O operations
  • backup.py - Backup management

• Complete Theme System Overhaul

  • JSON-based CustomTkinter native theme system
  • 11 Elite Dangerous PowerPlay faction-themed color schemes:
    • Elite Dangerous (Orange)
    • Aisling Duval (Blue)
    • Archon Delaine (Green)
    • Arissa Lavigny Duval (Purple)
    • Denton Patreus (Gold)
    • Edmund Mahon (Cyan)
    • Felicia Winters (Light Blue)
    • Li Yong Rui (Red)
    • Pranav Antal (Gold)
    • Zachary Hudson (Lime Green)
    • Zemina Torval (Indigo)

• Backup System Restructuring

  • Improved backup file organization
  • Better error handling for corrupted backups
  • Enhanced coordinate parsing with validation

• Overlay System Redesign

  • Improved transparency and positioning
  • Better in-game detection
  • More reliable window management

• Neutron Highway Integration

  • Advanced neutron jump routing
  • Improved route optimization with neutron networks

✨ New Features

• Real-time theme switching with 11 faction-based color schemes
• Color tone generation algorithm (darken/lighten functions)
• Improved backup loading with error recovery
• Enhanced error messages and logging

📊 UI/UX Improvements

• Eliminated all gray areas - everything now uses theme-specific colors
• Consistent color schemes across all UI elements
• Better visual hierarchy with themed backgrounds
• Improved readability with proper color contrast
• Professional dark theme aesthetics

⚠️ Breaking Changes

• Backup system restructure - may require migration from v2.x backups
• Module architecture changes - any custom extensions need updating
• Theme system change - old theme settings not compatible

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Thread-safe design with proper locking mechanisms
• Enhanced error handling with stack traces
• Better memory management
• Improved performance with modular design
• Code organization following separation of concerns

📦 Build Updates

• Updated version_info.txt to 3.0
• PyInstaller spec updated for new module structure
• Build script verified for Windows EXE generation

🙏 Contributors

• Ninurta Kalhu (S.C.) - Main Developer
• Ozgur KARATAS - Contributor
• Aydin AKYUZ - Contributor / Beta Tester https://www.youtube.com/@drizzydnt

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🚀 Key Features

• Smart Route Optimization (TSP-based)
• Interactive 3D Visualization
• In-Game Overlay
• Auto Journal Monitoring
• Advanced Debug Console
• Auto-Save & Backup
• Multi-Commander Support
• Customizable UI Themes
• Modular Design