Parfum Pro Files

NOTE: This software is compatible with Windows. However, you may be able to run it elsewhere if you use a Windows emulator.

To install, download the ZIP file to your PC and either extract it to a new folder (for first-time use) or on top of your existing installation (if upgrading).

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Version 5.0

• Upgraded to the latest version of .NET (C#).

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Version 4.7

• Fixed an issue that affected new installations, preventing the software from starting correctly

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Version 4.5

• Allow override of density by inventory items (if your sample differs from the index)

• Consistent methods for lookup of materials and densities

• Information displayed about fields when hovering over them

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Version 4.4

• Option to compress programme data for backup purposes

• Remember window position and size when application closed

• Editing of extra data fields

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Version 4.3

• Feature to search within material notes and extended (other) fields

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Version 4.2

• Allow upload and download of index changes to central server (yes, it sends data, but NOT your compositions)

• Label for index change notifications without popup

• Store material index enumerations as strings, as it is more robust

• Added 'flavour' as a material use

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Version 4.1

• Allow sizing of the window, with control anchoring to suit.

• Tinkering with notes textbox placeholders

• Added a command line flag '/sampledata' to allow loading of a sample data set to demonstrate features of the programme.

• Fixed small issues with default currency

• Download FX daily rates from open.er-api.com

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Version 4.0

• Support for higher resolution screens (forces Windows 10+)

• Split code out from regions in FormMain into separate files

• Modified default data files to embedded JSON so that the application can be used as standalone

• Removed the unused installer project

• Added export feature for compositions

• Simplified and abstracted code for exporting

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Version 3.7

• Built into a 64-bit binary

Please extract the ZIP file into a folder on your desktop and run it from there

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Version 3.7

• Important bug fix to the graph-walking code for interpolation of relative strength values

• Fixed a bug where units of measurement were being saved incorrectly in some circumstances

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Version 3.6

• Compositions now display relative strength information for people who have completed the scent comparison game!

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Version 3.5

• The system now shows comparitive strength data when the game has been completed 100%

• The default has changed from drops to mL, since millilitre measurements are highly recommended

• Keyboard shortcuts for new inventory items, and saving inventory items and compositions

• A new, more scientific-looking splash screen

• A new installation programme that supports upgrading directly from older versions

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Version 3.4

• Added new searchable dropdowns on the game tab to make it easier to select materials

• Added a searchable dropdown on the composition tab

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Version 3.3

• Modified the data loader to store data files in the application data folder to prevent issues for non-Administrator users

• Added a button on the settings tab that opens the data folder in Windows Explorer

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Version 3.2

• Added a new and fun strength comparison feature!

• Auto-scroll notes box on compositions to the bottom

• Fine-tuned the grid auto-scrolling behaviour

• Fixed tab stops on all forms to make them more intuitive

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Version 3.1

• New quick search feature that works more responsively with the expanded index

• More icons for buttons

• Sponsorship details added

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Version 3.0

• Added almost 25,000 new materials to the index

• Added a new 'Publish' button that formats the composition for sharing with other people

• Fixed bug related to milligram measurements

• Added image icons for buttons on the composition tab

• Fixed a bug where deletion of sub-compositions could cause the application to crash

• Implemented soft delete instead of actual deletion of items in: index, inventory, compositions and batches; the user can also un-hide items that were hidden previously

• Feature to merge two compositions (example use: merging top, middle and base subcompositions)

• Flipped the sorting of compositions so that the most recent compositions appear at the top of the list

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Version 2.6

• Added new tags "Oily", "Earthy" to broaden the way that scents can be described in the index

• Fixed a bug on the composition screen where copying a fragrance would automatically revert components to 'drops' measurements

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Version 2.5

INDEX

• Added new fields to record more data about each field:
• Boiling Point
• IFRA Maximum Use %

• Strength (how strong the material smells compared to others)

• Updated the index data with 1,359 boiling points (these data may be inaccurate!)

• Added tooltips to explain more about the type of data in each field

INVENTORY

• Added a full list of currencies with some default values for them

COMPOSITIONS

• Added drop-down checkbox lists for material tags to make more room on the screen

• Added a new composition type for tinctures

• Now showing the per litre and per kilogram cost for each composition, at-a-glance

• Added the ability to enter milligram amounts by typing 'x' after the amount

BATCHES

• A new tab to make it easier to calculate and record batches in production

• A grid to show all batches

• Data fields that may be entered by the user:

• Code
• Name / Description
• Date of production
• Composition that the batch relates to
• Volume of each bottle
• Number of bottles in batch

• Notes on the batch (e.g. how long to age it for, etc.)

• Calculated fields to help with creation of the batch:

• Total volume
• Total weight
• Cost per litre
• Cost per kilogram

• Total batch cost

• A grid showing the amount to use of each material

• A 'lock' button to freeze the batch details once it is complete (for example, while a batch is locked its numbers will remain the same even if ingredient prices change)

SETTINGS

• Added a new tab for settings, with some small features to be extended later

• Define defaults for:

• Drops / mL
• Density (it is still recommended that a density is entered for each material in the index!)
• Boiling Point

• Home Currency (the currency you use most often)

• Ability to export the index, inventory and compositions