You can download a free version of finefiles here. This version has no banners, no adware, spyware or time limit and will not display nag messages. You can use finefiles on any computer, including a computer in a commercial organization. Optional enhancements (finefiles Pro) are available.
Main files
Current version is 3.06.0 release July, 03 2012. Please load one of the following files depending on your Windows version:
Zipped main executable + guide to run using Windows XP only.
Additional files
Please note: The source code examples are displayed in html because of CR/LF compability issues. Select the text and copy & paste it to .cpp and .h files — this works in all major browsers except Firefox. The code of the following C/C++ source is free for private and commercial use.
finefiles can be expanded by so called “Plugins”, realized as Dynamic-link library (dll). Here is a simple example in C/C++ for an input plugin that checks if the filename contains the sentence “ACME”.
C/C++ example for those who want to write their own routines to access .timefiles files. finefiles stores data inside these files to realize the timeline function. The example lists the content of a given .timeline file if run on command prompt.
C/C++ example to write your own routines to access finefiles “Sidecar” files. finefiles stores data inside these files to realize the sidecar functionality. The example lists the FAT (directory) content for a file equipped with a sidecar if run on command prompt.
Documents
This section offers direct downloads of supporting documents. To download the files right-click, select “save target as” and specify a local folder for the file.
Technical specifications for the timeline- and sidecar file format finefiles uses. Reversion: 1.10.02 June 2012.
Help file (included in finefiles3xxx.zip and finefilesXP3xxx.zip)
Place the HitchhikersGuideToFinefiles.chm inside the directory where finefiles.exe is placed to receive useful help on the program and additional information on how things work. The help also includes a guided tour through the program. Please read this if the content of the help file is not displayed.
Please read on the installation page how to install the program and which files are creaded and managed.
I am committed to providing quality, bug-free software. If you experience any problems with my software or find any bugs, please don't hesitate to contact me using this contact page. Please provide a detailed description of your problem. Be sure to include which operating system you are running and the current version of finefiles (found at ? / About).
Support can also be obtained by visiting the support page. This page contains a list of known problems and frequently asked questions (FAQs) that might solve your problem.
finefiles | Sophisticated file processor for Windows XP, Windows Vista
and Windows 7. Written by Christian Schnettelker | Imprint
