What’s New in MetaScope 1.0.3 (Build 11)

🎯 Overview

Build 11 delivers a comprehensive enhancement focused on professional file management, external drive reliability, and seamless user experience. This update introduces complete keyboard shortcuts, context menu integration, automatic file monitoring, and resolves critical external drive connectivity issues.

✨ Major New Features

🖱️ Complete Context Menu System

Professional right-click context menus now available throughout the interface:

File Browser Context Menu:

• Edit EXIF Data - Direct access to metadata editing
• Get Info - Reveal file information in Finder
• Copy - Standard file copy operation
• Delete - Move files to Trash
• Rename - Quick file renaming
• View Image - Open in full-screen pop-out viewer

Professional Integration:

• Seamless access to all core MetaScope functions
• Consistent with macOS design patterns
• Keyboard shortcut indicators in menu items

⌨️ Complete Keyboard Shortcuts Implementation

Professional keyboard shortcuts now fully integrated with the macOS menu system:

Navigation Shortcuts:

• ⌘R - Refresh Directory
• ⌘↑ - Go Up One Folder (menu-defined)
• ⌘⇧N - New Folder

File Operations:

• Enter - Rename Selected File
• ⌘C/⌘V/⌘D - Copy/Paste/Duplicate (enhanced)
• Delete - Move to Trash

View Controls:

• ⌘- - Smaller Thumbnails
• ⌘+ - Larger Thumbnails

🔄 Automatic File System Monitoring

Intelligent monitoring system keeps MetaScope synchronized with external changes:

FSEvents Integration:

• Real-time detection of file and folder changes
• Automatic directory refresh when files are added/removed/renamed
• External application changes automatically reflected
• Background monitoring with minimal performance impact

🖼️ Enhanced Pop-out Image Viewer Access

Multiple ways to access the professional Metal-accelerated image viewer:

Spacebar Activation:

• Press Space on any selected image for instant pop-out viewing
• Works in both file browser and thumbnail views
• Maintains keyboard focus for seamless navigation

Professional Features:

• 5-tier progressive quality system
• Deferred zoom mechanism for pixel-perfect accuracy
• Advanced color space management
• Memory-optimized loading

🔧 Critical Fixes

💾 External Drive Reliability Revolution

Complete overhaul of external drive handling resolves connectivity issues:

Security-Scoped Resource Management:

• Persistent bookmark system maintains access after drive reconnect
• Automatic restoration of file preview and pop-out viewers
• Enhanced security-scoped operations for all file management
• Proper entitlements with com.apple.security.files.bookmarks.app-scope

File Operations Enhancement:

• All file operations (copy, paste, delete, rename) now work reliably on external drives
• Automatic reestablishment of security permissions
• Graceful handling of drive disconnection/reconnection
• Enhanced error recovery and user feedback

📄 PDF Export Filename Enhancement

Professional filename patterns with complete timestamp support:

Enhanced Default Pattern:

• Now includes both date AND time components
• Format: MetaScope_Export_YYYY-MM-DD_HH-mm-ss.pdf
• Ensures unique filenames for multiple daily exports
• Consistent with professional workflows

🔐 Production Security Hardening

Developer features properly secured for production release:

Settings Interface Cleanup:

• Developer tab completely hidden in production builds
• Debug features secured behind build configurations
• Professional settings interface maintained
• Enhanced security for App Store distribution

🚀 Technical Enhancements

📁 Unified File Operations Architecture

Complete reorganization of file management with professional undo/redo support:

FileOperationsService Enhancement:

• Centralized file operations with consistent behavior
• Complete undo/redo tracking for all operations
• Enhanced security-scoped access patterns
• Standardized error handling and user feedback

🔄 Modern Tab Synchronization

Complete alignment between info panel and modal editor:

Data Synchronization:

• Real-time updates between viewing and editing interfaces
• Consistent metadata display across all contexts
• Enhanced refresh mechanisms
• Improved user experience consistency

⚡ Performance Optimizations

Enhanced system responsiveness and reliability:

Quality of Service Improvements:

• Resolved QoS priority inversion warnings in modal dialogs
• Enhanced background task management
• Improved UI responsiveness during file operations
• Optimized memory usage patterns

🎨 User Interface Polish

🔘 Context Menu Integration

Professional context menus throughout the interface:

• Right-click support in both file browser and thumbnail views
• Complete feature access via context menus
• Keyboard shortcut indicators in all menu items
• Consistent with macOS design patterns

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcut Indicators

Enhanced discoverability throughout the interface:

• Tooltip hints show keyboard shortcuts for all operations
• Menu items display shortcut indicators
• Toolbar buttons include keyboard hints
• Professional accessibility standards

🎯 What’s Next

Build 11 establishes MetaScope as a fully professional file management and metadata editing solution. Key achievements include:

• Complete External Drive Reliability - Professional workflows with external media
• Full Keyboard Shortcuts Integration - Native macOS keyboard experience
• Automatic File Synchronization - Seamless updates with external changes
• Professional Context Menus - Right-click access to all core functions
• Enhanced Pop-out Viewers - Multiple access points for professional viewing

This release focuses on workflow efficiency, system reliability, and professional user experience, making MetaScope the complete solution for metadata management on macOS.

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MetaScope 1.0.3 Build 11 - Professional metadata management with complete file system integration