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🚀 Schedule I Developer Environment v2.2.0b - BETA

Only in beta until migration is tested more

🏷️ Custom Description Management System

We're excited to announce the release of Schedule I Developer Environment v2.2.0b! This beta release introduces a comprehensive custom description management system that transforms how you identify and manage your installed game versions.

✨ What's New

🏷️ Custom Description Management

  • Setup Wizard Enhancement: Add meaningful names when installing branches
  • Version Manager: Edit custom descriptions for existing builds
  • Persistent Storage: Descriptions saved and persist across sessions
  • Enhanced UX: Better version identification with user-friendly names

🎯 Key Features

  • Inline Editing: Click edit icon to modify descriptions
  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Enter to save, Escape to cancel
  • Real-time Updates: Descriptions update immediately during setup
  • Visual Feedback: Toast notifications and loading states

🔧 Improvements

Setup Wizard Flow

  • Custom Description Input: Add descriptions during branch installation
  • Real-time Updates: Descriptions update as you select branches
  • Optional Fields: Descriptions are optional and user-friendly
  • Seamless Integration: Works with both DepotDownloader and copy installations

Version Manager UI

  • Edit Functionality: Click edit icon next to any installed build name
  • Inline Editing: Transform version names into editable input fields
  • Save/Cancel Actions: Clear save and cancel buttons with loading states
  • Enhanced Display: Better version identification with custom names

Data Persistence

  • Configuration Storage: Custom descriptions saved in app configuration
  • Session Persistence: Descriptions persist across app restarts
  • Automatic Transfer: Descriptions transferred from setup to installed builds
  • Version Support: Works with both manifest-based and build-based versions

🐛 Bug Fixes

Description Persistence

  • Critical Fix: Resolved issue where custom descriptions were being overwritten
  • Root Cause: Fixed handleGetInstalledVersions function not loading descriptions from config
  • Solution: Enhanced version loading to properly merge filesystem and configuration data
  • All Scenarios: Fixed refresh, installation, version changes, and download cancellation

Version Loading System

  • Improved Data Merging: Better integration between filesystem and configuration sources
  • TypeScript Updates: Enhanced interfaces to include description fields
  • IPC Handler Updates: Updated handlers to support custom descriptions
  • Error Handling: Added proper error handling for description save operations

📋 Technical Changes

Files Modified

  • BranchSelectionStep.tsx: Added custom description input fields
  • SetupWizard.tsx: Enhanced to capture and pass descriptions
  • CopyProgressStep.tsx: Updated to store custom descriptions during installation
  • VersionManagerDialog.tsx: Added edit functionality and enhanced UI
  • steamBranchHandlers.ts: Fixed description loading and persistence
  • preload/index.ts: Updated TypeScript interfaces

New Features

  • Custom Description Input: Real-time description capture during setup
  • Inline Editing: Edit functionality with save/cancel actions
  • Persistent Storage: Configuration-based description storage
  • Enhanced UI: Edit icons, loading states, and visual feedback

🚀 Migration Notes

For Users

🆕 Fresh Environment (Recommended)

  • Best Results: For optimal experience, we recommend starting with a fresh environment
  • Clean Setup: New installations will automatically use the latest directory structure
  • No Migration Needed: Fresh environments avoid any potential migration issues
  • Full Features: Access to all new features without legacy compatibility concerns

🔄 Legacy Migration Tool (Optional)

  • Built-in Migration: Automatic detection and migration of old directory structures
  • Selective Migration: Only migrates branches that actually need it
  • Smart Detection: Identifies branches with flat structure (files directly in branch folders)
  • Manifest Extraction: Automatically extracts manifest IDs from appmanifest files
  • Safe Process: Files are moved (not copied) to maintain data integrity

Migration Process

  1. Automatic Detection: App scans for branches needing migration on startup
  2. Migration Dialog: Shows only if branches need migration
  3. Selective Migration: Only migrates specific branches that need it
  4. Build Structure: Moves files to build_<manifest_id> directories
  5. Config Update: Updates configuration with correct manifest information

When to Use Migration

  • Legacy Installations: If you have old installations with flat directory structure
  • Preserve Data: When you want to keep existing game files and configurations
  • Gradual Transition: For users who prefer to migrate existing setups

When to Start Fresh

  • New Users: First-time users should start with fresh environment
  • Clean Slate: Users who want to avoid any potential migration issues
  • Optimal Performance: For the best experience with all new features

For Developers

  • New API Methods: Enhanced IPC handlers for description management
  • TypeScript Updates: Updated interfaces to include description fields
  • Configuration Changes: Enhanced config storage for custom descriptions
  • Migration Service: New VersionMigrationService for legacy structure handling

📊 Version Information

  • Version: 2.2.0b
  • Release Date: 2025-01-21
  • Type: Beta Release
  • Compatibility: Full backward compatibility with v2.1.1

🎯 How to Update

  1. Download: Get the latest version from the releases page
  2. Install: Run the installer or extract the portable version
  3. Enjoy: Experience the new custom description management system!

📝 Full Changelog

For a complete list of changes, see our CHANGELOG.md.

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