Fork for Windows 1.21

Sep 25, 2018 Dmitry Serov tag release notes windows

You can now download the latest release of Fork for Windows - 1.21. This version introduces repository-wide search, overhauled preferences dialog and many other improvements and fixes. Let’s delve into what Fork for Windows 1.21 has to offer.

Searching through the repository is a task where a git GUI should excel, and Fork is no exception. In this release of Fork for Windows you can use Ctrl+F to show the search bar. The arrows will navigate you through the results, while the X button will hide the bar altogether.

Show list of changed files in commit summary view

Following a similar feature implemented in Fork 1.0.70 (see the previous blog post), Fork for Windows will also display the full list of changes in a commit when the ‘Commit’ tab of the bottom pane is selected.

Reworked preferences dialog + ability to edit global git credentials

This release of Fork for Windows saw a major rework of the Preferences dialog. The changes weren’t only visual, though – you are now able to configure your global git credentials (user name & email) right on Preferences’ ‘Git’ tab.

Ability to save working directory changes as patch

Another new feature that we highlighted in the post for Fork 1.0.70, this one allows you to convert a subset of your latest working directory changes into a separate patch. Invoke the ‘Save as Patch…’ option from the context menu upon selecting the required files to try it out.

Add commit message spell checking

Mistakes and typos in everyday writing aren’t nearly as noticeable as in commit messages. In Fork for Windows 1.21, however, orthographical errors are much less likely to end up in commits, since a spell checker is now included in commit message editor.

Improvements
  • Ability to revert incorrect merge resolution for a particular file
  • Add ability to change tracking reference for remote branches
  • Improved Logo
  • New Stash icon
  • Show line numbers in file tree text view
Bugfixes
  • Fixed: ‘Stage’ button works as toggle button
  • Fixed: Comparing commits without changes shows a file

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