Nicotine-plus

Changes

* Show file size in bytes in addition to factorized size in the File Properties dialog
* Disallow setting listening ports below 1024, which is in the operating system privileged range
* /exit /quit and /q commands respect the 'When closing Nicotine+' preference
* Prevent visual lag in chats by displaying new messages in the GUI before writing them into the log file
* Simplify the Public room feed layout and mention the actual room name in text-to-speech messages
* Check whole words for username mentions in chat rooms to avoid raising notifications for subwords

Corrections

* IMPORTANT: Prevent random upload timeouts of large files if the remote user has a slow or limited download speed
* Incomplete downloads are restarted if the file contents change on the uploader's end
* Fixed a regression where users could not be added to private rooms
* Fixed a regression where certain uploads could fail with a 'Cannot connect' status
* Fixed an issue which prevented uploads slots from opening while a privileged transfer was in progress
* Fixed a race condition where previously queued uploads were wrongly denied during rescan on startup
* Fixed a rare issue where a download could restart endlessly if the file is unreadable on the uploader's end
* Fixed a rare crash when loading stored downloads that contain erroneous filename data
* Fixed broken folder structure when downloading folders containing multiple levels of subfolders
* Fixed a crash loop if a text-to-speech message with an invalid syntax is set
* Fixed an issue where ban messages could not be sent to a user with a banned IP address
* Fixed an issue where folder names could not be copied with the Ctrl+C shortcut
* Fixed a rare crash when changing the color of tab labels
* Fixed the behaviour of auto-away messages which are now sent as often as required and displayed locally
* Fixed an issue that prevented automatic column width sizing when double clicking column separators
* Fixed the sort order of the Time Elapsed and Time Remaining columns in the Downloads and Uploads views

Issues closed on GitHub

* Chat mentions with 1 character username ([1790](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1790))
* Sort order time elapsed is off for uploads over an hour ([1795](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1795))
* Just crashed on windows insider 11 slow ring ([1875](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1875))
* Translations Bug when Autoconnect is off ([1884](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1884))
* Crash (Gtk tab color) ([1889](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1889))
* Auto Size Column Does Not Fit Username, Folder or Filename ([1901](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1901))
* Transfers Cancelling Randomly ([1911](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1911))
* Nicotine+ doesn't open: Value: 'int' object has no attribute 'split' error ([1917](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1917))
* Upload Slots Not Opening ([1933](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1933))
* Departure during the copy action Nicotine+ 3.3.0.dev1 ([1938](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1938))
* Note editing no longer opens by double-clicking? 3.3.0.dev1 ([1939](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1939))
* Nicotine+ does not preserve the folder structure when downloading ([1940](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1940))

Changes

* Optimized overall performance and stability related to Soulseek server and peer connections
* Optimized performance and improve robustness of the round robin queue system (thank you toofar)
* Optimized scrolling performance and avoid FPS drops when scrolling large lists containing country flags
* Optimized parent row expansions when adding new search results and transfers into tree views
* Optimized loading performance of downloads/uploads history and avoid unnecessary saving of transfer lists
* Optimized loading performance and reduce memory usage of open chat tabs
* Optimized connection initialization performance when uploading to certain users
* Changed the chat log filename replacement character from - to _ in room names containing an illegal character
* Changed display of items in the Uploads transfer list to virtual folder paths instead of local folder paths
* Added display of local folder paths for local items in the File Properties dialog
* Added direct folder and file browsing with slsk:// URLs in the Browse Shares text entry
* Added new Ukrainian translation (thank you uniss2209)
* Lots of updates to the translations (thanks to our [many contributors](https://nicotine-plus.org/AUTHORS#translators) on [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/nicotine-plus))

Corrections

* CRITICAL: Fixed a crash vulnerability when receiving a download request with a malformed file path (affects version 3.0.3 and later)
* IMPORTANT: Fixed an issue where uploads could become stuck in the transfer queue forever
* IMPORTANT: Fixed an issue where language translations were not automatically applied on Windows and macOS
* Fixed a regression where pausing a download doesn't actually pause it if translations are used
* Fixed an issue where downloads failed to start if the temporary incomplete filename is more than 255 characters
* Fixed an issue where paused downloads started downloading in a random order when resumed
* Fixed a regression where the bandwidth status indicator failed to update if the transfers tab was inactive
* Fixed broken scrollbar when changing active page in the Preferences dialog
* Fixed labels of UI elements in the Russian translation (thank you SnIPeRSnIPeR)

Issues closed on GitHub

* After using Clear on an uploaded item, it gets removed, but then returns ([1745](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1745))
* Direct Connection Fails ([1748](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1748))
* I cannot see my profile info and picture like I am able to on other user's profiles ([1751](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1751))
* All file paths are reversed (e.g. /home/foo/Downloads -> /Downloads/foo/home/) ([1759](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1759))
* Logs mention "privileged" users not "prioritized" users ([1764](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1764))
* Add an option to print full paths relatively to their share ([1775](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1775))
* Can't connect to soulseek network - specified ports unusable (Windows 11) ([1778](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1778))
* Windows 11: \[3.1.1\] Just crashed on Win 11 insider ring ([1777](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1777))
* \[3.2.0.dev1\] Unknown config option 'show_private_results' ([1779](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1779))
* \[3.2.1.dev1\] Crash on adding user to buddy list ([1792](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1792))
* Windows/macOS: Can't change language in app ([1796](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1796))
* \[3.2.1.dev1\] Occasional crash ([1798](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1798))
* \[3.2.1.dev1\] Country_Code related Critical Error since update to Mint 20.3 ([1806](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1806))
* Increase network speed update time ([1817](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1817))
* \[3.2.1.dev1\] GTK 4: Closing private chat tab can crash Nicotine+ ([1821](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1821)
* When a filename is 255 characters long ([1825](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1825))
* Excessive memory usage when browsing large shares ([1826](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1826))
* Windows: Couldn't write to log file "/mu/.log" ([1828](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1828))
* Windows: "String too long" crash on notification popup ([1829](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1829))
* Windows: Spaces at the end of directories are trimmed when creating ([1835](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1835))
* Connect to remote host? ([1839](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1839))
* Error message appeard while trying to exit the client ([1850](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1850))
* \[3.2.1.rc2\] Crash when resuming transfers ([1853](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1853))
* Way to handle lots of small files on your upload queue ([1865](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1865))

WINDOWS USERS: The installer format has changed in Nicotine+ 3.2.0 and above. If you are upgrading from Nicotine+ 3.1.1 or earlier, please uninstall Nicotine+ first (this will not remove your existing settings).

Changes

* Performance improvements across the entire application, including file searching, transfers, user shares and chats
* Accessibility improvements to various components, including result filters, browse shares, wishlist and chat rooms
* Several new keyboard shortcuts for easier navigation, a list of shortcuts can be viewed by pressing the F1 key
* User interface improvements, including several clean-ups related to core client functions and preferences
* Added an emoji picker in chat text entry
* Added an option to disable search history
* Increased the number of search history items from 15 to 200
* Double-clicking a folder in search results now downloads the folder
* Moved main tab visibility settings to "User Interface" category in preferences dialog
* Moved log category options to right-click menu in log history pane
* The 'When closing Nicotine+' preference now also applies when pressing Ctrl+Q
* Improved terminology used for various client functions, including clearer output of the status bar and log history
* Removed a few outdated and obsolete preferences
* Removed the option to automatically share completed downloads, convert to standard shared folder
* The Leech Detector plugin now sends the polite message after a leecher's first download has finished
* New and improved translations for many languages
* Lowered Python version requirement to 3.5 for Debian Stretch LTS based distros

Corrections

* Several stability improvements related to file scanning
* Fixed issues where UPnP did not work with certain routers
* Fixed an issue where the password could not be changed while logged out
* Fixed an issue where inaccurate bitrates and durations were reported for certain files after scanning shares
* Fixed a critical error when hiding the "Chat Rooms" tab
* Fixed an issue where column header menus did not work in older GTK versions
* Fixed an issue where column widths would not be remembered if multiple tabs were open
* Fixed critical errors when quitting Nicotine+ in certain cases
* Fixed a critical error when receiving invalid search results
* Fixed an issue where uploads could not be manually resumed after a connection error
* Fixed an issue where certain special characters were not removed from search terms
* Fixed an issue where taskbar notifications were not cleared in older GTK versions
* Fixed an issue where transfer statistics did not update properly
* Fixed an issue where the tray icon did not appear in LXDE
* Fixed an issue where tab notification highlights were removed too early
* Fixed an issue where fetching data from Last.fm was unsuccessful in certain cases
* Fixed an issue where the scrollbar could not be dragged from the edge of the window in the Breeze theme
* Fixed an issue where the preferences dialog was too large on small screen resolutions
* Network interface binding can now be used on systems with Linux <5.7 kernel
* Debian: the stable PPA is compatible with Debian again
* macOS: fixed an issue where the main window did not render in macOS Monterey
* Windows: improved compatibility with Windows 11
* Windows: reduced the number of false antivirus positives

Issues closed on GitHub

* It's possible to open more than one instance of Nicotine+ ([1418](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1418))
* Nicotine+ database needs recovery ([1467](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1467))
* Feature request: Option to not remember search history ([1468](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1468))
* Double-click on search result to start download ([1469](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1469))
* Consider bumping listen socket backlog length ([1471](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1471))
* Generate releases hashes? ([1473](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1473))
* Mac Intel El Capitan 10.11.6 ([1474](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1474))
* Raspbian support ([1476](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1476))
* The Nicotine+ project's title summary contains superfluous text about the function of the client ([1481](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1481))
* Catch-22 regarding password ([1483](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1483))
* Pressing Ctrl+? does not open the Keyboard Shortcuts window as expected ([1484](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1484))
* Tabs cannot be navigated without using mouse (accessibility) ([1485](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1485))
* It reads "(privileged)" in the size column of an upload transfer, but I've not privileged anybody, why? ([1487](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1487))
* Is Python version of >=3.6 really needed as a Build-Depends parameter? ([1488](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1488))
* Implement Ctrl-C text copying for selected elements in treeview ([1490](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1490))
* GtkTreeView column header context menus are out-of-context on MX Linux Continuum 18.3 ([1492](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1492))
* Search Scope button pop-up menu items positioned above top of screen (Linux) ([1495](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1495))
* Filter bar layout issues (Result Filters) ([1497](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1497))
* Text Entry should validate and execute upon input when focus moves away (Result Filters) ([1498](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1498))
* Text Entry should respond to a zero-length string created by any keypress event to force clear the filter (Result Filters) ([1499](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1499))
* Fix missing Alt+R accelerator for Result Filter bar show/hide button in Search Files ([1500](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1500))
* Redundant Find pop-up TextBox in Search Files TreeView widget hinders Ctrl+F so it needs to be disabled ([1501](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1501))
* Primary Tab Bar fails to surrender focus after second mouse-click (Main Window) ([1502](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1502))
* Put the options for Tab Label Colors into the Tab section (Preferences) ([1505](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1505))
* Scrap the redundant 'Clear All Colors' button from User Interface category (Preferences) ([1506](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1506))
* General captions of General sections generally conflict with General category name, in general (Preferences) ([1507](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1507))
* Dialog box drawn larger than small screen size makes OK and Apply buttons invisible (Preferences) ([1508](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1508))
* Remove Alt+F accelerator from Clear Finished button in Downloads and Uploads (Transfers) ([1510](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1510))
* Set default focus to the Username text entry box if there are no secondary tabs (User Browse, Info, Private Chat) ([1511](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1511))
* Chat view context-menu Copy has no function when nothing is selected (Chat) ([1512](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1512))
* Ctrl+F should open Find bar while chat text entry box has focus (Chat) ([1513](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1513))
* Alt+M for Send _Message conflicts with native _Mode menu in User Info ([1515](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1515))
* Alt+S for Free _Slot conflicts with native _Shares menu in Search Files (Filters) ([1516](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1516))
* Ability to scroll when you push the mouse to the rightmost edge of the screen (last pixel). ([1517](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1517))
* Swapping between gdbm/semidbm causes Serious [Errno 20] corrupted database error unhandled ([1519](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1519))
* Edit debug error string: "Shared files database index seems to be corrupted, rescan your shares" (add 'index') ([1520](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1520))
* Add entry to local debug log to identify Nicotine+ version and exact Python version being used at runtime ([1521](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1521))
* Show Similar Users button disappears off window edge due to widget alignment issues (Interests tab) ([1523](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1523))
* Nicotine crashes upon quitting ([1525](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1525))
* Plugin System Expansion ([1542](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1542))
* Notification badge cleared too early ([1543](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1543))
* Feature Request: Upload tab when someone uploads from you ([1544](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1544))
* Gtk 3 Bug: MacOS gtk_widget gdk_window ([1545](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1545))
* Search issue ([1547](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1547))
* Bug: 3.2.0 dev Arch Linux Error loading plugin libhunspell and libaspell ([1548](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1548))
* Arch Linux GTK 4.4.0 crashes upon quitting if double login ([1552](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1552))
* Arch Linux GTK 4.4.0 Allocation width too small needs at least 31x25 ([1553](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1553))
* Moving mouse over the dragging-point of a column/frame doesn't change the mouse pointer ([1561](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1561))
* \[3.2.0.dev1\] Always crash on leave Public room feed tab close (Chat Rooms) ([1562](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1562))
* Uploads with special characters in path cancelled ([1564](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1564))
* UPnP doesn't work ([1566](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1566))
* Crash Report on Windows 10: 'Box' object has no attribute 'add_action' ([1569](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1569))
* Critical Error that I'm getting after updating ([1572](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1572))
* Still Critical Error ([1573](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1573))
* lastfm: Could not get recent track from audioscrobbler ([1574](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1574))
* Critical error after closing search tab ([1575](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1575))
* UPnP stopped working with current unstable build ([1580](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1580))
* Trigger Browse Files once when online for Buddy List ([1583](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1583))
* Wishlist ([1591](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1591))
* Remove - hyphen ([1592](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1592))
* Failed to execute script nictoine win 10 ([1597](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1597))
* Wishlist quick search ([1599](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1599))
* Wishlist hot key ([1600](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1600))
* Filters button ([1601](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1601))
* Pressing enter in the wishlist when the line is empty ([1603](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1603))
* Keeps telling me my database is corrupt ([1620](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1620))
* I do not know if it's bug or not ([1623](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1623))
* Serious error occurred while rescanning shares ([1625](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1625))
* No idea, that's what I saw, when I came back ([1626](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1626))
* Wrong password results in lockdown ([1627](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1627))
* Cannot find gdbm or semidm on openbsd ([1631](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1631))
* Critical Error on Launch ([1633](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1633))
* Pop up about translated languages ([1635](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1635))
* Nicotine+ has encountered a critical error ([1636](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1636))
* Logs reporting 0 folders found after rescan ([1642](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1642))
* Crashed on expanding folder ([1643](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1643))
* Remove wish not possible when search contains parens ([1652](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1652))
* Critical Error ([1654](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1654))
* Leech Detector not working??!! ([1656](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1656))
* Nicotine+ not working with latest MacOS Monteray ([1660](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1660))
* \[3.2.0.dev1\] Critical error on popover context menu when disconnected ([1662](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1662))
* Nicotine Critical Error Operation not permitted ([1663](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1663))
* \[3.2.0.dev1\] Nicotine+ x64 fails to launch with "Failed to execute script nicotine" error ([1665](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1665))
* Nicotine+ has encountered a critical error ([1666](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1666))
* Critical Error "Value: 'Box' object has no attribute 'add_action'" ([1670](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1670))
* Bug with user status ([1680](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1680))
* Critical Error: Value: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'get_hilite_image' ([1682](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1682))
* Having several issues getting all my files to share, or share correctly ([1686](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1686))
* Crash on Ctrl+W in Search tab ([1692](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1692))
* Move to Tray on Exit ([1694](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1694))
* OSError on Manjaro Linux ([1703](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1703))
* Conform to Windows window-arrangement hotkeys ([1704](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1704))
* Cannot Use App or See App Window (MacOS Monterey) ([1709](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1709))
* Crash report on "About Nicotine+" ([1715](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1715))
* 3.2.0.rc2 64-bit portable won't launch (Windows) ([1724](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1724))
* Clicking in a result filter field scrolls the results list to the top ([1732](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1732))
* Result filter fields cause results list to require an extra click ([1733](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1733))
* UI hangs for seconds at a time in the Search Files view ([1734](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1734))
* Scrolling on a Preferences field changes the field's value ([1735](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1735))

Changes

* Downloads denied with 'Too many files' or 'Too many megabytes' are now re-queued every 12 minutes
* Leech detector plugin opens private chat user tabs by default when sending complaints

Corrections

* IMPORTANT: Fixed an issue where recently queued files were uploaded before older files (LIFO queue behavior)
* Fixed a crash when attempting to search files in joined rooms
* Queue positions are now properly updated for queued uploads
* Certain special characters needed to receive proper search results are no longer removed from search terms
* Fixed an issue where decimals were truncated before being saved (e.g. in the 'Anti SHOUT' plugin)
* Fixed an issue where an incorrect user tab was opened when issuing the /msg command

Issues closed on GitHub

* non US locale float type variables in plugins cannot be filled ([1462](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1462))
* Files uploaded in a random order ([1463](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1463))

Changes

* Added alternative transfer speed limits for downloads and uploads, toggleable with a quick access button in the status bar
* Added an option to save downloads to subfolders based on the uploader's username
* Added a dropdown menu in file transfer views to clear various types of file transfers from the list
* Added an option to disable reverse file paths in search results and file transfer views
* Added an option to show private/locked search results and shared files from SoulseekQt clients
* Added an option to only allow trusted buddies to access buddy shares
* Added a context menu item in file transfer views to browse folders of file transfers, similar to search results
* Added checkboxes to 'Shares' preferences to easily specify whether a shared folder should be buddy-only or not
* Added a menu item to quickly toggle dark mode/theme, available under Menu -> View -> Prefer Dark Mode
* Added debug logging categories for downloads, uploads and chats
* Improved GUI accessibility for blind users using screen readers
* Finished downloads are no longer cleared on disconnect/exit
* Finished uploads are now restored on startup, unless previously cleared
* Spam filter plugin now filters phrases in chat rooms in addition to private chats
* Command aliases can now run chat commands, e.g. '/alias hello /away' will create a '/hello' command that runs '/away'
* Unified preferences related to the GUI, such as colors, icons and tabs, under a single 'User Interface' page
* A single preference now controls the maximum number of visible search results, instead of two separate preferences
* Added a basic 'headless' mode to run Nicotine+ without a GUI, available through the --headless command line flag
* Added the ability to start multiple instances of Nicotine+ when a custom config file is specified with the --config command line flag
* Added the option to specify a custom user data folder location (used for storing e.g. the list of shared files) with the --user-data command line flag
* Added plugin notifications for started/finished transfers
* Various deprecations related to plugins, listed in pluginsystem.py and logged on startup
* Various performance improvements
* macOS: minor UX improvements to better align with macOS conventions
* GNU/Linux and macOS: added an option to enforce a specific network interface, useful for virtual private networks (VPN)
* Removed 'direct private message' toggle, since the official Soulseek clients do not understand such messages
* Removed option to rotate tab labels, due to various issues with its implementation
* Removed support for Ubuntu 16.04 and Python 3.5

Corrections

* Fixed an issue where file transfers did not reach maximum speeds on slow connections
* Fixed an issue where incorrect upload speeds were sent to the server
* Fixed an issue where failed downloads were marked as finished in cases where the download folder is not accessible
* Fixed an issue where double-clicking treeview column headers activated the first row
* Fixed an issue where the 'unread tabs' menu caused a crash if tabs were closed
* Fixed an issue where adding finished downloads to shared files could result in a crash
* Fixed an issue where searching a user's share could result in a crash after a refresh
* Fixed a crash when attempting to show file properties for a user/folder row
* Fixed various UPnP port forwarding issues with certain routers
* Added a workaround for cases where Soulseek NS clients send incorrect file sizes for large files
* Various GUI-related changes and improvements to reduce the number of inconsistencies
* macOS: keyboard shortcuts now use the Command key instead of Ctrl
* Windows: improvements to notifications to prevent duplicate tray icons
* Windows: fixed an issue where closed windows would appear in window peek
* Windows: fixed an issue where minimized windows were not displayed when restoring Nicotine+ from tray

Issues closed on GitHub

* Is there a way to exclude a file/directory from a share? + Some feedback ([924](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/924))
* Feature Request: Improve folder folding behavior + Add Collapse/Expand All ([981](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/981))
* Suggestion: Room wall improvements ([985](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/985))
* Practical: change share from public to buddy and vice versa. ([991](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/991))
* Version 3.0.1 and 3.0.2's Nicotine+.exe detected as a virus by Malwarebytes ([1012](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1012))
* Quicker access to speed throttling? ([1031](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1031))
* Copy/Paste keyboard shortcuts broken on Mac ([1342](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1342))
* Don't automatically clear downloads/uploads on quit ([1343](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1343))
* Notifications tray icons aren't removed automatically ([1354](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1354))
* Download to a \*username\* / subfolder ([1355](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1355))
* Drop official support for Ubuntu 16.04 ([1360](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1360))
* Headless support ([1362](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1362))
* Support for macOS High Sierra ([1366](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1366))
* Prevent Downloads from Displaying in the Debug Logging Window ([1371](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1371))
* Malware detection ([1373](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1373))
* Minimized window app won't show up when called from the system tray ([1374](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1374))
* Change close button position on macOS ([1376](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1376))
* Change menu action on macOS ([1377](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1377))
* Limit Buddy Shares to Trusted Buddies ([1382](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1382))
* Critical errors ([1383](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1383))
* Option to disable popup ([1386](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1386))
* Prevent notification balloon crashes on 32-bit Windows ([1393](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1393))
* ", line 127 ([1395](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1395))
* Auto-Size Columns Opens File in Player ([1396](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1396))
* Window Preview Shows Preferences Window ([1397](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1397))
* Crash report ([1398](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1398))
* Windows Defender / Trojan:Win32/Zpevdo.B ...False Positive? ([1401](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1401))
* Nicotine+ encountered a critical error and needs to exit ([1402](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1402))
* Middle-clicking user/share/room does not close it anymore ([1404](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1404))
* problem with access to some users. ([1405](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1405))
* Critical Error on master ([1406](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1406))
* Config error: can't decode 'searches' section 'group_searches' value ([1407](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1407))
* Transfer lists are cleared upon disconnection ([1409](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1409))
* Wishlists aren't being searched ([1410](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1410))
* Every downloaded file remains as "INCOMPLETE[number]Filename" ([1411](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1411))
* Exclamation point in the chat tab bar i have not seen before ([1413](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1413))
* Tried unpacking zip, scanner shows Gen:Variant.Bulz.495404 ([1414](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1414))
* Crash on getting File Properties at user or directory entry level in Download tab ([1415](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1415))
* in Download tab, the Queue Position column is empty ([1416](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1416))
* Windows Defender quarantined nicotine+ because of "Trojan:Win32/Zpevdo.B" ([1417](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1417))
* Tabs go out off the screen where there are many, they should use several lines instead. ([1420](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1420))
* Search main tab: wish tabs always extra. ([1422](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1422))
* Can't click anything when in fullscreen ([1423](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1423))
* 'GeoIP' object has no attribute 'get_all' ([1426](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1426))
* Finished Downloads Autoclearing ([1427](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1427))
* 'NetworkFrame' object has no attribute 'InterfaceRow' ([1430](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1430))
* Browse Folder via Downloads tab ([1432](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1432))
* Leech detector logs not showing up ([1433](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1433))
* Crash when adding to buddy list from User info tab ([1434](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1434))
* How to access option to close only window (keep sharing files)? ([1435](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1435))
* error ([1436](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1436))
* DownloadQueuedNotification on end of downloaded file ([1438](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1438))
* Shift + Mouse wheel a fall ([1440](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1440))
* Convert organization URL to lowercase ([1441](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1441))
* random crash? ([1442](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1442))
* Crash when closing private Chat tab ([1445](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1445))
* Critical error upon attempted chat ([1446](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1446))
* Incorrectly reported upload speed ([1449](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1449))
* UPnP does not work on this network (Windows) ([1453](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1453))
* select ValueError: too many file descriptors in select() (Windows) ([1456](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1456))
* UPnP not working ([1457](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1457))

Changes

* The message sent to users attempting to access geo-blocked content can now be customized

Corrections

* Fixed a few critical errors related to uploads and file selections
* Chat search commands and the /ctcpversion command now work properly
* Fixed Python 3.5 compatibility
* Windows: fixed an issue where duplicate notification icons would appear in the tray

Issues closed on GitHub

* Geoblock Options ([1028](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1028))
* Notifications tray icons aren't removed automatically ([1354](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1354))
* critical error ([1356](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1356))
* Frequent crashes in 3.0.5 ([1357](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1357))
* Unable to search chat room ([1359](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1359))
* Critical error ([1361](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1361))