- Updated the `restartFarmControlAfterUpdate` function to terminate the Farm Control process directly, avoiding potential issues with tree kills that could affect the installer itself.
- Added a PowerShell command to clean up any lingering CEF helper processes after the main process exits, ensuring a smoother update experience without blocking file renames.
- Reduced the wait time for graceful shutdown of the Farm Control application from two minutes to two seconds, enhancing responsiveness during updates.
- Implemented additional checks to confirm the termination of the Farm Control process, providing clearer error messages if the process fails to stop.
- Adjusted the loop for verifying process termination to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary delays.
- Introduced a new variable to capture the parent process ID, allowing the installer to wait for the exact updater process instead of relying on executable names.
- Updated the `restartFarmControlAfterUpdate` function to handle the new parent PID, ensuring a more reliable shutdown of the Farm Control application during updates.
- Modified the `launchWindowsInstaller` function to pass the current process ID as an argument, enhancing the installer’s ability to manage application restarts effectively.
- Added a new PowerShell script to generate NSIS file lists, enabling the installer to track file copy progress.
- Updated the NSIS scripts to include macros for logging total bytes and individual file copy progress during installation.
- Enhanced the `winappupdate.js` to parse and display copy progress information, improving user feedback during updates.
- Increased sleep durations in the `restartFarmControlAfterUpdate` function to ensure smoother application restarts during updates.
- Refactored the `startWindowsInstallerProgressWatch` function to reduce polling interval for better responsiveness.
- Cleaned up code formatting for improved readability and consistency across the `appupdate.js` and `winappupdate.js` files.
- Adjusted the success signal emission in the `restartFarmControlAfterUpdate` function to ensure the application quits and restarts correctly during in-app updates.
- Added a conditional check to control the progress success indication based on the update state, improving the user experience during installations.
- Added a 3-second sleep before clearing leftover installation directories, allowing for smoother transitions during the update process and reducing potential conflicts with file locks.
- Added a temporary path change to avoid renaming issues during the update process, ensuring smoother transitions between old and new installations.
- Implemented a retry mechanism for renaming the old installation directory, increasing reliability in scenarios where files are locked.
- Enhanced logging to provide clearer feedback during the installation and renaming steps, improving user experience.
- Updated the `swapUpdateStaging` macro to streamline the update process by swapping the old and new versions of Farm Control more efficiently.
- Introduced a cleanup step to remove leftover `.old` directories from previous updates, enhancing the installer’s reliability.
- Improved logging for better visibility during the update and removal processes, ensuring users are informed of actions taken.
- Introduced new macros `tryRenameProbe` and `waitForInstallDirWritable` to enhance the update process by ensuring files are accessible before replacement.
- Updated the `swapUpdateStaging` macro to include checks for file locks and implement a retry mechanism for directory removal, improving reliability during updates.
- Enhanced detail logging for better visibility during the update process.
- Updated the NSIS installer to support side-by-side updates, allowing the running application to remain active while a new version is staged in a separate directory.
- Modified the installation directory handling to ensure the correct paths are used for shortcuts and registry entries.
- Enhanced the update process to include a retry mechanism for folder swaps, improving reliability during updates.
- Adjusted comments and documentation for clarity on the update process and its implications.
- Modified the `ExeCommand` in `msi-wrapped.wxs` to log installation updates to the correct per-user directory.
- Added removal actions for update files and directories during uninstallation to maintain a clean environment.
- Updated `package.json` to include `msiWrapped` configuration for MSI installer generation.
- Introduced `msi-wrapped.wxs` file to define the MSI wrapper around the NSIS setup, enabling silent updates.
- Created `build-windows-msi.ps1` script to automate the MSI building process, integrating with the existing build workflow.
- Modified `finalize-desktop-artifacts.mjs` to call the new MSI build function, ensuring both NSIS and MSI installers are generated during the build process.
- Replaced references to launcher.exe with FarmControl.exe in the installer script, ensuring consistency in application execution.
- Added taskkill command to stop running FarmControl processes during installation.
- Updated shortcut creation to point to FarmControl.exe for both desktop and start menu.
- Enhanced cleanup process to remove old executable backups and ensure proper application state after updates.
- Refactored updater logic to check for the presence of FarmControl.exe, improving application launch reliability.
- Introduced `uninstaller.ico` and `farmcontroluninstaller.png` assets for the uninstaller.
- Updated `farmcontrol.nsi` to define and use the uninstaller icon.
- Modified build scripts to copy and handle the uninstaller icon during the packaging process.
- Enhanced pre-build script to include the uninstaller icon in the required assets check.
- Deleted the `msiWrapped` configuration from `package.json` and removed the associated `msi-wrapped.wxs` file to streamline the packaging process.
- Eliminated the `build-windows-msi.ps1` script, which was previously used for generating MSI installers, as part of the transition to a simpler installation method.
- Updated the `finalize-desktop-artifacts.mjs` script to remove references to the MSI build process, ensuring a cleaner artifact finalization workflow.
- Implemented a new function to restart Farm Control after a successful installation, triggered by the `/RESTARTFC` option.
- Enhanced the installer script to wait for the application to close before relaunching, improving user experience during updates.
- Updated the app update process to conditionally schedule a restart based on the platform, ensuring compatibility with macOS.
- Added support for silent installation mode.
- Implemented detailed progress logging during installation phases, including status updates and percentage completion.
- Refactored the handling of previous installations to ensure smoother updates and in-app upgrade processes.
- Updated error handling for installation failures, providing clearer feedback to users.
- Removed the `fixShortcutWorkingDir` macro to simplify the shortcut creation logic.
- Updated `createDesktopShortcut` and `createStartMenuShortcut` macros to directly set the output path for shortcuts, enhancing clarity and maintainability.
- Changed the installer extension from `.exe` to `.msi` for better compatibility with Windows Installer.
- Refactored validation functions to ensure proper handling of MSI packages.
- Improved logging and progress tracking during installation, providing clearer feedback on the installation status.
- Updated the installer script to manage previous installations more effectively, allowing for smoother upgrades.
- Deleted the `grant-users-access.nsh` script as user access permissions are now managed directly within the installer, streamlining the installation process for standard users.
- Updated `package.json` to change installation scope from `perMachine` to `perUser`, allowing installations for standard users without admin rights.
- Modified `farmcontrol.nsi` to adjust installation directory and registry keys to use `HKCU` instead of `HKLM`, improving accessibility for non-admin users.
- Refined `installer.nsh` and related scripts to ensure proper handling of the farmcontrol URI handler and shortcuts, aligning with the new user access model.
- Removed references to the `grant-users-access.nsh` script, as user access permissions are now managed directly within the installer.
- Modified the Windows installer script to change the command for the farmcontrol URI handler from `deeplink.exe` to `bun.exe` executing `deeplink.js`, improving the handling of deep links.
- Updated the build script to output `deeplink.js` instead of `deeplink.exe`, aligning with the new execution method.
- Adjusted the PowerShell script to check for the presence of `deeplink.js` instead of `deeplink.exe`, ensuring the correct file is validated during the staging process.
- Refined the patching script to remove references to `deeplink.exe`, streamlining the target executables for patching.
- Added a new macro in `grant-users-access.nsh` to grant standard users read and execute access to the installation directory, enhancing accessibility for non-admin users.
- Updated `installer.nsh` to include the new macro during installation, ensuring proper permissions are set.
- Changed the output file from `deeplink.js` to `deeplink.exe` in the build process, improving the executable handling for the application.
- Refactored the installer script to ensure the correct command is used for the farmcontrol URI handler, enhancing functionality.
- Introduced a new script, `patch-windows-binaries.mjs`, to set the requested execution level for Windows binaries, improving security and compliance.
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- Introduced a new macro in `grant-users-access.nsh` to grant standard users read and execute access to the installation directory, addressing permission issues that affect non-admin users.
- Updated `installer.nsh` and `scripts/installer.nsh` to include the new macro during the installation process, ensuring proper access rights are set for the install tree.
- Added a new branding text line in `farmcontrol.nsi` to reflect the version and build number during installation.
- This change improves the visibility of versioning information for users, aligning with previous updates to enhance installer branding.
- Introduced a new installer icon in ICO format and a complete iconset for macOS, enhancing the visual branding of the installer.
- Updated Windows installer scripts to reference the new icon files, ensuring they are included in the installation package.
- Implemented a script to prepare the installer icons from a source image, streamlining the icon generation process for different platforms.
- Reintroduced the branding text definition in `farmcontrol.nsi` to ensure the installer reflects the correct version and build number.
- This change enhances the visibility of versioning information during the installation process.
- Added a macro to fix the working directory for shortcuts in the Windows installer, ensuring correct execution context.
- Updated shortcut creation logic in `installer.nsh` to utilize the new macro for both desktop and start menu shortcuts.
- Implemented a function to patch the native wrapper path in the Electrobun source, improving compatibility with different execution contexts.
- Adjusted the `deeplink.js` and `index.js` files to set the current working directory appropriately, enhancing application behavior on Windows.
- Introduced a new module for managing window work area constraints, improving window management and user experience on Windows platforms.
- Removed the sections for creating desktop and start menu shortcuts from `farmcontrol.nsi`, streamlining the installer process.
- Updated `installer.nsh` to ensure shortcuts are created during installation and removed during uninstallation, enhancing user experience and consistency.
- Modified `farmcontrol.nsi` to define a default build number and updated branding text to reflect versioning.
- Enhanced `build-windows-nsis.ps1` to accept a build number parameter, defaulting to "dev".
- Updated `finalize-desktop-artifacts.mjs` to retrieve the build number from various sources, ensuring accurate versioning in the installer.
- Changed the default icon reference in the Windows installer from `deeplink.exe` to `launcher.exe`.
- Updated the command for opening the deeplink to use `bun.exe` with the new `deeplink.js` script.
- Refactored the deeplink build script to rename the function from `buildWindowsDeeplinkExe` to `stageWindowsDeeplink` for clarity.
- Adjusted the PowerShell script to check for the presence of `deeplink.js` instead of `deeplink.exe`, ensuring correct staging of the application.
- Modified the finalization script to reflect the new staging function for the deeplink, enhancing the build process.
- Introduced a new script to build the Windows deeplink executable, enhancing deep link handling.
- Updated the installer script to replace references from `launcher.exe` to `deeplink.exe` for better integration with the new deeplink functionality.
- Added a new `deeplink.js` file to manage deeplink processing and communication with running instances.
- Refactored single instance management to utilize the new deeplink capabilities, improving instance handling and navigation.
- Removed deprecated Windows launch argument handling to streamline the codebase.
- Adjusted the order of custom actions in the MSI wrapped configuration to streamline the installation process.
- Enhanced conditions for uninstalling previous versions and running the installer, improving clarity and maintainability of the script.
- Adjusted custom actions in the MSI wrapped configuration to enhance the uninstall sequence for previous installations.
- Updated conditions for running the installer and managing previous uninstall commands and directories.
- Improved clarity and maintainability of the installer script.
- Updated custom actions in the MSI wrapped configuration to use a unified property for command line execution.
- Simplified the install sequence by adjusting conditions for running the installer and uninstalling previous versions.
- Enhanced clarity and maintainability of the installer script.
- Added macros for uninstalling previous Farm Control installations in the NSIS installer.
- Updated the MSI wrapped configuration to include custom actions for handling previous installations.
- Improved the Electron navigation by modifying CSS classes for better drag-and-drop functionality.
- Enhanced build scripts to include the WixUtilExtension for improved MSI packaging.
- Updated electrobun.config.ts to include environment-based settings for macOS builds.
- Added new build scripts for Windows and macOS, including support for architecture-specific builds.
- Introduced scripts for cleaning build artifacts, managing dependencies, and ensuring core binaries are present.
- Enhanced Jenkinsfile to integrate new build processes and improve artifact management.
- Added new assets for application icons and installer configurations.
- Implemented NSIS and MSI packaging scripts for Windows installer creation.
- Updated package.json with new scripts for development and build processes, including post-installation tasks.
