Current branch release-v4.1

v4.1.14

Released on 2016-07-25

• Launcher now requires Java 8 to be installed.
• Main menu for Killnotices only and Medic HUDs now has a Recording Tools menu.
• Better VDM generation for users that interact with HLAE or otherwise need to run certain commands just before recording.
• Fixed an issue where using default HUD would break the launch entirely (#84)
• Fixed an issue where negative tick values could be written to generated VDMs.

v4.1.13

Released on 2016-07-13

• Small update that fixes built-in HUDs for the matchmaking update.

v4.1.12

Released on 2016-06-25

• Fix timers in included recording HUDs.
• Half-Life Advanced Effects (HLAE) Support.
• Support to add custom settings through a file called custom.cfg. Can be used to override Lawena binds or aliases without them being reverted after an update changes the original files.
• Fix recording slots 16 through 26 not working properly.
• Not forcing a change to read-only configs anymore.

v4.1.11

Released on 2016-04-07

• Fixes some non-random demo crashes. Lawena will use a copy of your own config.cfg as a base file for settings. It's enabled by default and can be disabled from the Advanced menu, option "Crash Fix".
• Updated the included VPK files.
• Disabling hitsounds will also include the tf_dingalingaling_lasthit cvar.

v4.1.10

Released on 2016-01-22

• Not requiring Steam directory to launch the game anymore
• Allows resizing of custom settings dialog (#72)
• By default, backups are always kept now. They are not deleted when files were successfully restored like before. All backups are saved in your tf folder, they are named using this pattern: lawena-user.timestamp.bak.zip.
• Launcher will try to enforce single instance mode to avoid having two Lawena applications running at the same time.
• Fixed an error when saving settings.

v4.1.9

Released on 2015-11-23

• Uses cl_autoreload 0 in auto-generated settings, might fix animation issues (#65)
• Removed taunt panel from built-in recording HUDs
• Correctly restores game folders if they are symbolic links (#67)
• Launching game through hl2.exe instead of using Steam to avoid extra launch parameters. Old behavior is available in the Advanced - Launch using Steam menu item (#68)
• Removing -dxlevel if +mat_dxlevel is found in launch parameters (#69)
• Crosshair switch disabler will also disable the crosshair command
• Bumped recording segment limit to 26 (from 16)
• Fixed a potential crash on launch
• Fixed an exception while restoring folders

v4.1.8

Released on 2015-08-19

• Removed a couple of HUD panels
• Automated custom HUD font registration can be disabled
• Fixed an issue with deleting movie segments (#64)
• Fixed cases where an attempt to create a folder might interrupt launch
• Allowing non-standard Steam installation folders
• Removed r_pixelfog as it does not work as expected (#59, #61)

v4.1.7

Released on 2015-03-16

• Including FontReg to register custom HUD fonts in Windows: an attempt to solve font file-locking causing Failed to replace custom files errors
• Fixes a sound issue on certain maps - snd_soundmixer command fix
• Allows enabling or disabling the foggy effect - r_pixelfog cvar
• Users with non-standard or invalid Steam installations can now set their path on launch
• Fixes an error where a user with a missing cfg/mov folder won't be able to launch the game
• Limiting min/max values for the viewmodel_fov spinner

v4.1.6

Released on 2015-01-27

• Better HUD detection, it should no longer incorrectly mark some custom folders as 'hud'
• Improved user feedback on folder changes (#51)
• Allow custom Steam folder locations without the need of registry
• Fixes a randomly occurring error while loading skyboxes

v4.1.5

Release date: 2014-10-09

• Removed target ID floating health (#46)
• Corrected typo in record bindings file (#43)
• Improved zip backup generation, fixing big folder issues (#40)
• Minor fixes in code

v4.1.4

Released on 2014-09-05

• Custom launch options (available in the advanced menu)
• Quick fix for a distribution issue in 4.1.3

v4.1.3

Released on 2014-08-30

• Added a way to select what movie segments to delete
• Allowing user custom settings in settings.cfg
• Better SrcDemo2 compatibility (#36)
• Added JPEG output support when interacting with Source Recorder (#37)
• Better file restoring (#38)
• Creating emergency backups in case restore goes wrong

v4.1.2

Released on 2014-04-30

• More panels made invisible in killnotices and medic HUDs

v4.1.1

Released on 2014-04-29

• Updated ctf elements for killnotices and medic HUD
• Removed remaining panels in killnotices HUD
• Disabling toggle command when disabling crosshair switching (#13)

v4.1.0

Released on 2014-04-24

• Killnotices and medic HUD rebuilt from scratch, removed 'full' HUD
• Attempting to resolve HUD font files deletion issues while restoring
• Add default skybox folder & deleting skybox.vpk (#31)
• Better performance when TF2 is out of focus (#32)

v4.0.10

Released on 2013-10-19

• Added sysinternals handle utility
• Minor UI fixes

v4.0.9

Released on 2013-10-16

• Closing open handles before and after TF2 is run (#24)
• Added option to switch updater branches

v4.0.8

Released on 2013-10-10

• Added option to enable/disable player model in hud

v4.0.7

Released on 2013-09-30

• Fixes sound out of sync using VDM files
• Hidden new portrait confirm dialog

v4.0.6

Released on 2013-08-18

• Fixed minor issue if dxlevel was not set
• Added second method to detect HL2 process
• Minor UI layout fix

v4.0.5

Released on 2013-08-08

• Skipping movie files that can't be deleted instead of aborting
• Now copying dragged folders to lawena/custom, filtering those unneeded
• Fixed copying skipping some files
• Fixes a movie path change bug
• Added a few keybindings to hide deathnotices and entire HUD
• Added help config
• Added option to control cl_hud_minmode (#9)
• Lower log verbosity
• Allow particles folders to be copied into custom by drag and drop
• Fixed missing splash image
• Added some files to allow use of default HUD
• Particles can now be individually loaded, using the advanced menu
• TF2 launch timeout can now be edited or disabled
• Added setting to include -insecure to launch options
• Added new advanced options
• Asking for confirmation on delete actions
• Fixes custom HUD selection handling (#14)
• Unlocks viewmodel_fov spinner
• Added a fix for some users having trouble with VDMs and SrcDemo2

v4.0.4

Released on 2013-07-03

• Fixed exception if clear tick button was pressed with empty table
• Improved UX of custom resources table
• Added information about the selected demo in VDM tab
• Added drag and drop functionality to custom resources table
• Fixed not resetting movie folder when reverting settings to default
• Added more checks to custom HUD loading
• Better custom HUD folder handling, tweaked layout a bit
• Now using tasklist to check if TF2is running under windows
• Avoid interrupting launch if there is no tf/custom folder

v4.0.3

Released on 2013-06-30

• Don't restore files if Lawena closes while TF2 is running
• Added more options and feedback to VDM generation
• Fixed recording regression (#8)

v4.0.2

Released on 2013-06-26

• Added base files for OSX support
• Fixed problem generating VDM files
• Better settings and custom stuff handling
• Small custom paths tweaks
• Added basic help links and about dialog
• Fixed issue with progress bar while loading skyboxes
• Added class configs to ensure that settings stay when playing demos
• Fixed a regression where recording across multiple demos did not work
• Fixed a UI issue, added more feedback if Lawena fails to replace files

v4.0.1

Released on 2013-06-17

• Fixed missing files causing engine crash (#6)
• Custom content improved UX
• Fixed exception when attempting to create VDM files
• Fixed exception while loading custom folders

v4.0

Released on 2013-06-16

• Renewed user interface
• Supports custom materials/models/skins/etc as folders or VPKs
• Fixes a missing models TF2 crash on demo playback
• Included PLDX enhanced particles
• Many included resources are now packed into VPKs
• Auto-updates using the launcher
• Linux TF2 support

Older versions

v3.1.1

Released on 2013-05-25

• Supports Steampipe folder structure
• Included thirdperson binds (numpad keys)
• Fixes various HUD layout issues (KOTH bug, etc.)
• Using Java 1.7 file handling
• Simplified settings.lwf
• Set mat_queue_mode to 0 as default in config
• Generate logfiles if something goes wrong

v3.0

Released on 2012-02-08

• Made movie directory selectable
• Added support for skyboxes and VDM files
• The tool now scans your movie folder and starts recording from the next letter, no longer overwriting your previous recordings
• Made dxlevel customizable and added option to disable viewmodels and lock them (mainly for smoothing)
• Added preliminary third person binds
• Fixed bug that caused medic HUD to crash the game on some demos
• Other minor bug fixes and HUD tweaks
• Changed bind to start recording from F12 to P

v2.3

Released on 2011-05-27

• Fixed major bug that prevented some people from starting tf2 via the tool
• Added option to disable motion blur and to delete all recorded files
• Other minor bug fixes and HUD tweaks
• Added config restore on startup.

v2.2

Released on 2011-05-17

• Configuration 'leaking' due to steam cloud fixed (added option to disable steam cloud by default)
• WinXP issue fixed
• Added viewmodel fov toggle
• Added options to disable announcer and domination sounds
• Minor cfg changes
• Removed annoying clapping noises from main menu

v2.12

Released on 2011-05-10

• Quickfix for medic HUD and crosshair issues

v2.11

Released on 2011-05-09

• Added support for demos that were recorded before the hatless update
• Integrated viewmodel and crosshair lock options into the GUI
• Fixed a lingering cfg issue
• Changes to spectator mode in both medic and killnotices HUDs
• Added two recording bindings

v2.01

Released on 2011-05-07

• Added access to steam while running TF2 from the tool and fixed a bug that caused crashes when playing demos after the replay update

v2.0

Released on 2011-05-05

• Added GUI and rewrote the whole thing in Java

v1.0

Released on 2011-04-28

• First version, .bat file bundle.