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Meridian v0.3.0

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@oernster oernster released this 01 Jun 16:27
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Meridian Release Notes

Windows Installer

Meridian now ships as a proper per-user Windows installer (MeridianSetup.exe).

  • Single-file installer with install, upgrade, reinstall, repair, and uninstall workflows
  • Registers with Windows Settings > Apps for clean system integration
  • Creates desktop and Start Menu shortcuts with the Meridian icon
  • No administrator privileges required
  • User data preserved across upgrades by default

Splash Screen

A branded splash screen now appears immediately on launch while the application initialises, displaying the application name, version, and author.

Application Icon

Meridian now ships with a full multi-resolution icon set (16 through 512px) and an ICO file, providing correct icon rendering across the desktop, taskbar, Start Menu, and Windows Explorer.

Build Infrastructure

  • buildexe.py: produces a self-contained PyInstaller onedir bundle
  • buildinstaller.py: packages the bundle into a distributable MeridianSetup.exe
  • create_icons.py: generates the full icon set from the source PNG
  • create_splash.py: generates the versioned splash screen image