Version 6.1.0 (#721)

* Adding #717 Output Naming settings tab with template editor, clickable variable chips, live preview, and validation for customizing output filenames with 23 pre-encode variables (thanks to roxerqermik)
* Adding #660 Data & Attachments tab for per-track control of data streams (timecodes, navigation) and non-image attachments (fonts) (thanks to techguru0)
* Adding #706 language and disposition metadata parsing from auto-detected external subtitle filenames (e.g., video.forced.deu.srt) (thanks to mpek)
* Adding #706 auto-detection of external subtitle files (.srt, .ass, .ssa, .vtt, .sup, .sub, .idx) when loading a video, configurable in Settings (thanks to mpek)
* Adding #698 external subtitle support for Rigaya encoders (NVEncC, QSVEncC, VCEEncC) via --sub-source (thanks to Augusto7743)
* Adding always-on ffprobe validation of output files after every encode to catch silent failures
* Adding Visual Crop window for dragging crop edges directly on a video frame preview, with live overlay and divisible-by-8 snapping on save
* Adding bottom status bar with animated icon showing encoding state, progress bar, and status messages
* Adding startup tasks (FFmpeg config, GPU detect, HDR10+ download) running through the status bar with main window visible
* Adding Terms and Agreements dialog shown on first startup requiring user acceptance before proceeding
* Fixing #719 Unable to save/load film grain setting for SVT-AV1 (thanks to gabriel101x)
* Fixing #716 Maximize button not working (thanks to roxerqermik and 19Battlestar65)
* Fixing #349 NVEncC audio conversion losing multichannel layout for EAC3 (thanks to Wontell)
* Fixing #384 Remove HDR leaving Dolby Vision metadata traces in Rigaya encoder output (thanks to end2endzone)
* Fixing #511 UI labels and buttons truncated in non-English translations by auto-shrinking text to fit (thanks to PegHorse)
* Fixing #514 excessive memory usage when adding directory of files (thanks to gxcreator)
* Fixing #548 incorrect aspect ratio for DVD sources with non-square pixels on auto resolution (thanks to DCNerds)
* Fixing #600 anime subtitle size increasing during burn-in encoding (thanks to TinderboxUK)
* Fixing #693 subtitle tracks losing title metadata during encoding (thanks to mpissarello)
* Fixing #715 WINDOWS_BUILD.md needed updated to show Python 3.13 (thanks to Jack L)
* Fixing #720 custom profile resolution settings (Height, Width, Long Edge, Custom, explicit like 640x480) being ignored when loading a video, defaulting to source resolution instead of profile resolution (thanks to Xoanon88)
* Fixing UI scaling for Source/Folder/Filename text boxes, file extension dropdown, Resolution label, Start/End Time controls, and Crop input fields being too small
* Fixing profile load/save for VVC period and threads, VP9 auto alt ref, lag in frames, AQ mode, and sharpness, rav1e photon noise, and AOM-AV1 denoise settings using integer as combo box index instead of matching by value
* Fixing VCEEncC pre-analysis lookahead setting reading from wrong widget (pa_initqpsc instead of pa_lookahead) in HEVC, AV1, and AVC encoders
* Fixing Settings window staying on top and freezing when notification dialogs appeared behind it
* Fixing tab bar scroll arrows being too small and both stuck on the right side - now larger with left arrow on far left

Author: cdgriffith

.pre-commit-config.yaml

@@ -1,15 +1,14 @@
 repos:
   - repo: https://github.com/pre-commit/pre-commit-hooks
-    rev: v5.0.0
+    rev: v6.0.0
     hooks:
     - id: mixed-line-ending
     - id: trailing-whitespace
       exclude: README.md
     - id: requirements-txt-fixer
     - id: check-yaml
     - id: check-json
-    - id: fix-encoding-pragma
-    - id: check-byte-order-marker
+    - id: fix-byte-order-marker
     - id: debug-statements
     - id: check-added-large-files
       exclude: |
@@ -24,7 +23,7 @@ repos:
     - id: end-of-file-fixer
   - repo: https://github.com/astral-sh/ruff-pre-commit
     # Ruff version.
-    rev: v0.12.1
+    rev: v0.15.1
     hooks:
       # Run the linter.
       - id: ruff-check

CHANGES

@@ -1,5 +1,34 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## Version 6.1.0
+
+* Adding #717 Output Naming settings tab with template editor, clickable variable chips, live preview, and validation for customizing output filenames with 23 pre-encode variables (thanks to roxerqermik)
+* Adding #660 Data & Attachments tab for per-track control of data streams (timecodes, navigation) and non-image attachments (fonts) (thanks to techguru0)
+* Adding #706 language and disposition metadata parsing from auto-detected external subtitle filenames (e.g., video.forced.deu.srt) (thanks to mpek)
+* Adding #706 auto-detection of external subtitle files (.srt, .ass, .ssa, .vtt, .sup, .sub, .idx) when loading a video, configurable in Settings (thanks to mpek)
+* Adding #698 external subtitle support for Rigaya encoders (NVEncC, QSVEncC, VCEEncC) via --sub-source (thanks to Augusto7743)
+* Adding always-on ffprobe validation of output files after every encode to catch silent failures
+* Adding Visual Crop window for dragging crop edges directly on a video frame preview, with live overlay and divisible-by-8 snapping on save
+* Adding bottom status bar with animated icon showing encoding state, progress bar, and status messages
+* Adding startup tasks (FFmpeg config, GPU detect, HDR10+ download) running through the status bar with main window visible
+* Adding Terms and Agreements dialog shown on first startup requiring user acceptance before proceeding
+* Fixing #719 Unable to save/load film grain setting for SVT-AV1 (thanks to gabriel101x)
+* Fixing #716 Maximize button not working (thanks to roxerqermik and 19Battlestar65)
+* Fixing #349 NVEncC audio conversion losing multichannel layout for EAC3 (thanks to Wontell)
+* Fixing #384 Remove HDR leaving Dolby Vision metadata traces in Rigaya encoder output (thanks to end2endzone)
+* Fixing #511 UI labels and buttons truncated in non-English translations by auto-shrinking text to fit (thanks to PegHorse)
+* Fixing #514 excessive memory usage when adding directory of files (thanks to gxcreator)
+* Fixing #548 incorrect aspect ratio for DVD sources with non-square pixels on auto resolution (thanks to DCNerds)
+* Fixing #600 anime subtitle size increasing during burn-in encoding (thanks to TinderboxUK)
+* Fixing #693 subtitle tracks losing title metadata during encoding (thanks to mpissarello)
+* Fixing #715 WINDOWS_BUILD.md needed updated to show Python 3.13 (thanks to Jack L)
+* Fixing #720 custom profile resolution settings (Height, Width, Long Edge, Custom, explicit like 640x480) being ignored when loading a video, defaulting to source resolution instead of profile resolution (thanks to Xoanon88)
+* Fixing UI scaling for Source/Folder/Filename text boxes, file extension dropdown, Resolution label, Start/End Time controls, and Crop input fields being too small
+* Fixing profile load/save for VVC period and threads, VP9 auto alt ref, lag in frames, AQ mode, and sharpness, rav1e photon noise, and AOM-AV1 denoise settings using integer as combo box index instead of matching by value
+* Fixing VCEEncC pre-analysis lookahead setting reading from wrong widget (pa_initqpsc instead of pa_lookahead) in HEVC, AV1, and AVC encoders
+* Fixing Settings window staying on top and freezing when notification dialogs appeared behind it
+* Fixing tab bar scroll arrows being too small and both stuck on the right side - now larger with left arrow on far left
+
 ## Version 6.0.1
 
 * Fixing Dolby Vision copy for Rigaya encoders (NVEncC, QSVEncC, VCEEncC) by adding --dolby-vision-profile copy alongside --dolby-vision-rpu copy

WINDOWS_BUILD.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ This guide explains how to build FastFlix executables on Windows.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-1. **Python 3.12 or higher**
+1. **Python 3.13 or higher**
    - Download from [python.org](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
    - Make sure to check "Add Python to PATH" during installation
 

fastflix/application.py

@@ -15,8 +15,9 @@
 from fastflix.program_downloads import ask_for_ffmpeg, grab_stable_ffmpeg, download_hdr10plus_tool
 from fastflix.resources import main_icon, breeze_styles_path
 from fastflix.shared import file_date, message, latest_fastflix, DEVMODE, yes_no_message
+from fastflix.ui_constants import FONTS
 from fastflix.widgets.container import Container
-from fastflix.widgets.progress_bar import ProgressBar, Task
+from fastflix.widgets.status_bar import Task, STATE_IDLE, STATE_ERROR
 from fastflix.gpu_detect import automatic_rigaya_download
 
 logger = logging.getLogger("fastflix")
@@ -41,10 +42,14 @@ def create_app(enable_scaling):
     main_app = FastFlixApp(sys.argv)
     main_app.allWindows()
     main_app.setApplicationDisplayName("FastFlix")
+
+    # On Linux, ensure an icon theme is set so QFileDialog toolbar icons appear
+    if sys.platform == "linux" and not QtGui.QIcon.themeName():
+        QtGui.QIcon.setThemeName("breeze")
     available_fonts = QtGui.QFontDatabase().families()
     font_preference = ["Roboto", "Segoe UI", "Ubuntu", "Open Sans", "Sans Serif"]
     selected_font = next((f for f in font_preference if f in available_fonts), "Sans Serif")
-    my_font = QtGui.QFont(selected_font, 9)
+    my_font = QtGui.QFont(selected_font, FONTS.SMALL)
     main_app.setFont(my_font)
     icon = QtGui.QIcon()
     icon.addFile(main_icon, QtCore.QSize(16, 16))
@@ -203,24 +208,30 @@ def app_setup(
             f"{app.fastflix.config.config_path}",
             title="Upgraded",
         )
+    missing_ff = False
     try:
         app.fastflix.config.load(portable_mode=portable_mode)
     except MissingFF as err:
         if reusables.win_based and ask_for_ffmpeg():
-            try:
-                ProgressBar(app, [Task(t("Downloading FFmpeg"), grab_stable_ffmpeg)], signal_task=True)
-                app.fastflix.config.load()
-            except Exception as err:
-                logger.exception(str(err))
-                sys.exit(1)
+            # User wants to download FFmpeg — will be handled after Container is shown
+            missing_ff = "download"
         else:
-            logger.error(f"Could not find {err} location, please manually set in {app.fastflix.config.config_path}")
-            sys.exit(1)
+            missing_ff = str(err)
+        logger.warning(f"FFmpeg not found during config load: {err}")
     except Exception:
-        # TODO give edit / delete options
         logger.exception(t("Could not load config file!"))
         sys.exit(1)
 
+    if not app.fastflix.config.terms_accepted:
+        from fastflix.widgets.terms_agreement import TermsAgreementDialog
+
+        dialog = TermsAgreementDialog()
+        if dialog.exec() == QtWidgets.QDialog.Accepted:
+            app.fastflix.config.terms_accepted = True
+            app.fastflix.config.save()
+        else:
+            sys.exit(0)
+
     if app.fastflix.config.theme != "system":
         file = QtCore.QFile(str(breeze_styles_path / app.fastflix.config.theme / "stylesheet.qss"))
         file.open(QtCore.QFile.OpenModeFlag.ReadOnly | QtCore.QFile.OpenModeFlag.Text)
@@ -239,8 +250,65 @@ def app_setup(
 
         app.setStyleSheet(data)
 
+        # On Linux/KDE, applying a custom stylesheet can disrupt the platform
+        # icon theme for standard dialog icons (e.g., QFileDialog toolbar).
+        # Re-asserting the icon theme after stylesheet application restores them.
+        if sys.platform == "linux":
+            theme_name = QtGui.QIcon.themeName() or "breeze"
+            QtGui.QIcon.setThemeName(theme_name)
+
     logger.setLevel(app.fastflix.config.logging_level)
 
+    # Initialize empty encoder/audio lists so Container can be created before startup tasks
+    if app.fastflix.encoders is None:
+        app.fastflix.encoders = {}
+    if app.fastflix.audio_encoders is None:
+        app.fastflix.audio_encoders = []
+
+    # Create and show Container immediately (UI starts disabled via Main.__init__)
+    container = Container(app)
+    container.show()
+
+    cursor_pos = QtGui.QCursor.pos()
+    screen = QtGui.QGuiApplication.screenAt(cursor_pos) or QtGui.QGuiApplication.primaryScreen()
+    screen_geometry = screen.availableGeometry()
+    container.move(screen_geometry.center() - container.rect().center())
+
+    # Disable entire window during startup tasks
+    container.setEnabled(False)
+    app.processEvents()
+
+    # Handle missing FFmpeg
+    if missing_ff:
+        if missing_ff == "download":
+            # Download FFmpeg through status bar
+            try:
+                container.status_bar.run_tasks(
+                    [Task(t("Downloading FFmpeg"), grab_stable_ffmpeg)],
+                    signal_task=True,
+                    persist_complete=True,
+                )
+                app.fastflix.config.load()
+            except Exception as err:
+                logger.exception(str(err))
+                container.status_bar.set_state(
+                    STATE_ERROR,
+                    t("FFmpeg not found") + " — " + t("configure in Settings") + " (Ctrl+S)",
+                )
+                container.setEnabled(True)
+                return app
+        else:
+            logger.error(
+                f"Could not find {missing_ff} location, please manually set in {app.fastflix.config.config_path}"
+            )
+            container.status_bar.set_state(
+                STATE_ERROR,
+                t("FFmpeg not found") + " — " + t("configure in Settings") + " (Ctrl+S)",
+            )
+            container.setEnabled(True)
+            return app
+
+    # GPU detect and HDR10+ download (Windows only, with user permission dialogs)
     if platform.system() == "Windows":
         if app.fastflix.config.auto_gpu_check is None:
             app.fastflix.config.auto_gpu_check = yes_no_message(
@@ -250,9 +318,14 @@ def app_setup(
                 title="Allow Optional Downloads",
             )
         if app.fastflix.config.auto_gpu_check:
-            ProgressBar(
-                app, [Task(name=t("Detect GPUs"), command=automatic_rigaya_download)], signal_task=True, can_cancel=True
-            )
+            try:
+                container.status_bar.run_tasks(
+                    [Task(name=t("Detect GPUs"), command=automatic_rigaya_download)],
+                    signal_task=True,
+                    can_cancel=True,
+                )
+            except Exception:
+                logger.exception("Failed to detect GPUs")
 
         if app.fastflix.config.auto_hdr10plus_check is None and not app.fastflix.config.hdr10plus_parser:
             app.fastflix.config.auto_hdr10plus_check = yes_no_message(
@@ -263,8 +336,7 @@ def app_setup(
             )
             if app.fastflix.config.auto_hdr10plus_check:
                 try:
-                    ProgressBar(
-                        app,
+                    container.status_bar.run_tasks(
                         [Task(t("Downloading HDR10+ Tool"), download_hdr10plus_tool)],
                         signal_task=True,
                         can_cancel=True,
@@ -277,6 +349,7 @@ def app_setup(
 
     app.fastflix.config.save()
 
+    # Run startup tasks (FFmpeg config, encoder init) through status bar
     startup_tasks = [
         Task(t("Gather FFmpeg version"), ffmpeg_configuration),
         Task(t("Gather FFprobe version"), ffprobe_configuration),
@@ -286,17 +359,19 @@ def app_setup(
     ]
 
     try:
-        ProgressBar(app, startup_tasks)
+        container.status_bar.run_tasks(startup_tasks, persist_complete=True)
     except Exception:
         logger.exception(f"{t('Could not start FastFlix')}!")
-        sys.exit(1)
+        container.status_bar.set_state(STATE_ERROR, t("Could not start FastFlix"))
+        container.setEnabled(True)
+        return app
 
-    container = Container(app)
-    container.show()
+    # Encoders are now populated — initialize the encoder UI
+    container.main.init_encoders_ui()
 
-    # container.move(QtGui.QGuiApplication.primaryScreen().availableGeometry().center() - container.rect().center())
-    screen_geometry = QtGui.QGuiApplication.primaryScreen().availableGeometry()
-    container.move(screen_geometry.center() - container.rect().center())
+    # Re-enable UI after startup tasks complete
+    container.setEnabled(True)
+    container.status_bar.set_state(STATE_IDLE)
 
     if not app.fastflix.config.disable_version_check:
         QtCore.QTimer.singleShot(500, lambda: latest_fastflix(app=app, show_new_dialog=False))