Dupin v1.2 Released

I posted an update to Dupin on Monday, but wasn't able to get around to mentioning it here. Dupin, as you may know, is an application that helps you manage your iTunes duplicates. Updated in Dupin version 1.2:

• Added Preference to toggle Keeper designation as checkmarked (default) or un-checkmarked
• Added Preference to use bit rate rounding to account for ABR-encoded AAC files
• Added "Customize Toolbar..." menu command in View Menu; moved "Show/Hide Toolbar" to View Menu
• Added notification when updating Playlists popup
• Corrected error thrown by .MID files
• Revised code syntax interpreted ambiguously under OS 10.4 (Tiger)
• Revised label text in Filter Controls window
• Fixed problem during Purge if source Playlist had been re-selected
• Fixed rare problem causing hang-up while switching Spaces or applications during Purge
• Updated Help pages
• Minor performance enhancements

Many thanks to the Dupin beta-testers with the wicked pimped-out computer configurations.

Dupin v1.1.4 Released

Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes has released Dupin v1.1.4, the iTunes duplicates manager. Dupin is an application that assists with locating, sorting, filtering, and deleting duplicate tracks in iTunes.

See Dupin in action. Watch the Dupin video tutorial presented by ScreenCastsOnline.

Updated in version 1.1.4:

• Changed keyboard equivalent for "Delete" function to Command-Delete, added "Delete Selected from Dupin" menu command
• Added "Sort by Dupe Groups" toolbar button
• Redressed issues with AAC files encoded using ABR
• Fixed problem with moving files from striped RAID to Trash
• Fixed rare problem with listing playlists
• Fixed rare problem causing inaccuracies when filtering by "Volume"
• Fixed rare problem causing inaccuracies when filtering by "Shortest Filename"
• Minor performance enhancements

This update is free for registered users.

With Dupin you can:

• Quickly find all sets of duplicate iTunes tracks based on your choice of criteria
• Select the "Keeper" tracks from among a number of duplicates automatically using a variety of versatile filtering options
• Purge duplicate tracks from iTunes and send files to the Trash
• Manage intentionally duplicated tracks
• Copy tracks to new iTunes playlists
• View duplicates in non-loaded libraries created with iTunes' multiple library feature
• View duplicates in iTunes libraries on other machines on your local network
• Sort tracks and view track info
• Export a list of duplicates to a text file
• Locate tracks in the Finder and in iTunes
• Audition tracks

In addition, Dupin features:

• Familiar iTunes-like interface
• Robust Help
• Ample keyboard shortcuts
• Visual progress feedback during operations
• Customizable toolbars
• Optional update checking

Dupin v1.1.3 Released

I've updated Dupin to version v1.1.3. There apparently is a bug in Leopard that affects German and Dutch systems, and maybe others, which causes some time and date conversion errors (specifically, conversion of date strings that contain the abbreviation for the month of March/M?rz/maart). This latest version of Dupin works around the March Bug and, thus, prevents a sorting error on systems affected by it.

Dupin v1.1.2 Released

I have fixed a couple of issues with Dupin in version 1.1.2, now available for download. Some Leopard users were seeing an error at startup about a string coercion; this is fixed. Also, a problem with video Sample Rates (there aren't any) was fixed.

Dupin v1.1.1 Released

Just released a quick update to Dupin. Version 1.1.1 fixes a "compilation error" some users were getting at startup.

Dupin v1.0.3 Released

Dupin, the iTunes duplicates manager, has been updated to version 1.0.3.

Updated in version 1.0.3:

• Filter processing speed greatly increased
• Return keypress while "Looking for..." search field is focused initiates "Get Duplicates"
• Added recent items and "Clear" sub-menu to "Looking for..." search field
• Filter Controls window closes when filtering begins, unless set otherwise in Preferences
• Fixed problem with file path displaying instead of file name
• Addresses error on launch when attempting to identify User volumes mounted at /
• Works-around rare problem with errant carriage returns and/or line feeds embedded in iTunes' library XML file
• Minor performance fixes

Thanks to the users who provided feedback and assistance on the "errant line feed/carriage return" problem. I was unable to duplicate this problem here and their assistance was invaluable.