jDM 2 — Release Notes

Includes updates from version 2.0

May 2016

jDM 2 marked a transformative milestone for the download manager, introducing a complete redesign with new New Task and Inspector windows, smarter download organization, and greater automation through expanded Preferences. The update focused on giving users full visibility and control — from previewing downloads before they start to managing file destinations by type. jDM 2 established the modern workflow that shaped later versions, combining simplicity, precision, and reliability for a seamless macOS experience.

Requires macOS 13 (Ventura) or later

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jDM 2.0

Released on 7 May 2016

A major update introducing New Task, Inspector, and Preferences windows — bringing improved control, smarter file organization, and a more streamlined experience across the app.

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New Task
Inspector
Main Window
Preferences
Downloader
Application

New Task

Introduced a new New Task window to preview downloads before starting them.
Displays file icon, name, size, destination path, referrer, and description.
Allows users to edit file information directly before starting a download, offering better control and organization.
Streamlines download setup with direct metadata editing, improving workflow and file organization.
Added convenient options to Download Now, Download Later, or Cancel the task.

Inspector

Added a detailed Inspector (“Get Info”) window accessible from the toolbar or menu.
Displays comprehensive information about each download: icon, filename, file type, size, status, and last try date.
Supports direct editing of filename, description, referrer, and address fields.
Includes quick actions to Open, Show in Finder, and Move files.
Allows browsing between downloads using Previous and Next navigation buttons, automatically validated with the current list.
Provides “Cancel” and “OK” buttons for easy control and confirmation.

Main Window

Added new context menu options: Open With, Move Up, and Move Down.
Open With shows compatible applications and allows choosing any app from the Applications directory to open downloaded file directly from jDM.
Introduced “Get Info” and “Remove with Files” toolbar buttons for faster file management.
Added ability to associate referrers with individual downloads for better tracking and site context.
Remembers window state (fullscreen or not) and restores it automatically on launch.
Improved toolbar validation and persistence logic for better performance and consistency.
Users can now set priority for paused downloads to decide which resumes next.
Updated “Windows” menu to list all open windows for easier navigation.

Preferences

Introduced new download categories: Applications, Videos, Music, Images, and Other.
Each category allows defining file types and a dedicated save directory.
Added options to Shut Down Mac, Sleep, or Quit jDM automatically after all downloads complete.
Added new behavioral options for improved customization:
- Always open in fullscreen mode
- Hide extensions of completely downloaded files
- Warn before removing downloads
- Resume existing file when duplicate link is added
Toolbar section selection is now remembered — preferences reopen to the last viewed pane.
Improved window positioning and synchronization of toolbar titles with main menu entries.

Downloader

Enhanced reliability in handling resume data for interrupted downloads.
Improved pause and resume logic to maintain download integrity.

Application

Performance improvements throughout the app, including download persistence and UI responsiveness.
General bug fixes and refinements for better stability.

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