Changes in v7.5

Author: Jaben

Papercut.sln

@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ EndProject
 Project("{2150E333-8FDC-42A3-9474-1A3956D46DE8}") = ".Build", ".Build", "{8661B39E-1555-4A2F-B6C2-6442E83DE73D}"
 	ProjectSection(SolutionItems) = preProject
 		.dockerignore = .dockerignore
-		appveyor.yml = appveyor.yml
 		build-docker.ps1 = build-docker.ps1
 		build-docker.sh = build-docker.sh
 		build.cake = build.cake

ReleaseNotes.md

@@ -1,5 +1,61 @@
 # Release Notes
 
+## Papercut SMTP v7.5.0 [2025-10-28]
+
+### New Features
+
+- **Search Functionality** - Added Ctrl+F search to all message detail views (Message, Body, Headers, and Raw). Fixes [#295](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/295)
+- **Zoom Controls** - Added Ctrl+Mouse Scroll Wheel zoom support to message detail views with persistence and visual indicators. Fixes [#323](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/323)
+- **Attachment Display** - Attachments now display in the main message panel with icons and easy access. Fixes [#112](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/112)
+- **Context Menu for Links** - Right-click context menu added for email links with copy and open functionality. Fixes [#218](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/218)
+- **Empty State Placeholders** - Added smart empty state messaging to message list and detail views for better first-time user experience. Fixes [#268](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/268)
+- **SMTP Authentication and TLS/STARTTLS Support** - Full support for SMTP authentication and TLS/STARTTLS encryption for secure email testing. Fixes [#102](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/102)
+- **Periodic Background Rules** - Added periodic background rule execution with mail retention cleanup to both UI and Service. Related to [#251](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/251)
+- **Windows Package Manager (winget) Support** - Papercut SMTP can now be installed and updated via winget. Fixes [#231](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/231)
+- **File Links Support** - Made file:/// links functional by opening with shell/explorer. Fixes [#232](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/232)
+- **Example Console Applications** - Added comprehensive example console applications for email testing scenarios
+- **Installer Help Support** - Added help parameter support for PowerShell/cmd users. Fixes [#287](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/287)
+
+### Improvements
+
+- **Word-Wrap Support** - Added CSS word-wrap support to HTML email rendering for better display of long text strings. Fixes [#154](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/154)
+- **Non-Standard Email Domains** - Added support for non-standard email domains in development environments (e.g., .local, .dev). Fixes [#284](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/284)
+- **SSL Certificate Error Handling** - Added optional SSL certificate error handling for WebView2 to support self-signed certificates. Fixes [#243](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/243)
+- **Comprehensive Unit Tests** - Added extensive unit tests with FluentAssertions for improved code quality and reliability
+- **NuGet Package Upgrades** - Upgraded all NuGet packages to latest versions, including migration to new Polly ResiliencePipeline API
+- **Service Architecture** - Refactored attachment and process handling into dedicated services for better separation of concerns
+- **Settings Debouncing** - Implemented debounced settings saves using Rx Throttle operator to reduce unnecessary I/O
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- **Window Size Saving** - Fixed window size not saving correctly when minimized. Fixes [#327](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/327)
+- **PDF Attachment Opening** - Fixed PDF attachment opening on Windows 11 24H2 and double-click issues. Fixes [#310](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/310), [#280](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/280)
+- **Message Rendering with # Characters** - Fixed message rendering for subjects containing # characters. Fixes [#282](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/282) (Thanks, [xavero](https://github.com/xavero)!)
+- **SMTP IP Logging** - Fixed SMTP service not logging remote client IP address correctly. Fixes [#291](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/291)
+- **Empty State Flicker** - Fixed placeholder flicker when switching between emails
+- **WebView2 Deserialization** - Added robust error handling for WebView2 message deserialization
+- **Null Safety** - Various null safety improvements and fixes throughout the codebase
+- **Process.Start Null Checks** - Added null checks for Process.Start return values to prevent exceptions
+
+### Code Quality
+
+- Refactored to use IUiCommandHub.ShowMessage instead of MessageBox.Show for better testability
+- Extracted debouncing logic into reusable SettingsSaveDebouncer
+- Improved async patterns and error handling in example applications
+- Fixed test assertions to use FluentAssertions consistently
+- Added nullable reference type attributes throughout codebase
+
+### Documentation
+
+- Added comprehensive TLS/STARTTLS setup documentation with Docker examples
+- Created example projects: SendEmailTest, SendRichEmailTest, SendWordWrapTest, SendEmailWithTls, SendEmailWithFileLinks
+- Improved Docker documentation with troubleshooting guides
+- Added installation guide for PowerShell and command-line users
+
+### Contributors
+
+Special thanks to [xavero](https://github.com/xavero) for fixing message rendering with # characters!
+
 ## Papercut SMTP v7.0.2 [2025-10-09]
 
 ### Improvements

ReleaseNotesCurrent.md

@@ -1,20 +1,57 @@
 # Release Notes
 
-## Papercut SMTP v7.0.2 [2025-10-09]
+## Papercut SMTP v7.5.0 [2025-10-28]
+
+### New Features
+
+- **Search Functionality** - Added Ctrl+F search to all message detail views (Message, Body, Headers, and Raw). Fixes [#295](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/295)
+- **Zoom Controls** - Added Ctrl+Mouse Scroll Wheel zoom support to message detail views with persistence and visual indicators. Fixes [#323](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/323)
+- **Attachment Display** - Attachments now display in the main message panel with icons and easy access. Fixes [#112](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/112)
+- **Context Menu for Links** - Right-click context menu added for email links with copy and open functionality. Fixes [#218](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/218)
+- **Empty State Placeholders** - Added smart empty state messaging to message list and detail views for better first-time user experience. Fixes [#268](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/268)
+- **SMTP Authentication and TLS/STARTTLS Support** - Full support for SMTP authentication and TLS/STARTTLS encryption for secure email testing. Fixes [#102](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/102)
+- **Periodic Background Rules** - Added periodic background rule execution with mail retention cleanup to both UI and Service. Related to [#251](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/251)
+- **Windows Package Manager (winget) Support** - Papercut SMTP can now be installed and updated via winget. Fixes [#231](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/231)
+- **File Links Support** - Made file:/// links functional by opening with shell/explorer. Fixes [#232](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/232)
+- **Example Console Applications** - Added comprehensive example console applications for email testing scenarios
+- **Installer Help Support** - Added help parameter support for PowerShell/cmd users. Fixes [#287](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/287)
 
 ### Improvements
-- Modernized versioning system to use Directory.Build.props instead of GlobalAssemblyInfo.cs
-- Added Windows ARM64 support (#283)
-- Improved port configuration for SMTP and HTTP services (#285, #286, #293)
-- Enhanced Docker support with non-privileged ports (SMTP: 2525, HTTP: 8080)
-- Consolidated documentation and improved Docker build process
+
+- **Word-Wrap Support** - Added CSS word-wrap support to HTML email rendering for better display of long text strings. Fixes [#154](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/154)
+- **Non-Standard Email Domains** - Added support for non-standard email domains in development environments (e.g., .local, .dev). Fixes [#284](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/284)
+- **SSL Certificate Error Handling** - Added optional SSL certificate error handling for WebView2 to support self-signed certificates. Fixes [#243](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/243)
+- **Comprehensive Unit Tests** - Added extensive unit tests with FluentAssertions for improved code quality and reliability
+- **NuGet Package Upgrades** - Upgraded all NuGet packages to latest versions, including migration to new Polly ResiliencePipeline API
+- **Service Architecture** - Refactored attachment and process handling into dedicated services for better separation of concerns
+- **Settings Debouncing** - Implemented debounced settings saves using Rx Throttle operator to reduce unnecessary I/O
 
 ### Bug Fixes
-- Fixed Windows Service installation and auto-start issues (#294)
-- Fixed Linux path separator handling (#292)
-- Fixed SMTP server options configuration
-
-### Build System
-- Refactored build.cake to reduce code duplication
-- GitVersion now populates version properties via MSBuild
-- Removed deprecated assembly patching approach
+
+- **Window Size Saving** - Fixed window size not saving correctly when minimized. Fixes [#327](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/327)
+- **PDF Attachment Opening** - Fixed PDF attachment opening on Windows 11 24H2 and double-click issues. Fixes [#310](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/310), [#280](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/280)
+- **Message Rendering with # Characters** - Fixed message rendering for subjects containing # characters. Fixes [#282](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/282) (Thanks, [xavero](https://github.com/xavero)!)
+- **SMTP IP Logging** - Fixed SMTP service not logging remote client IP address correctly. Fixes [#291](https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/issues/291)
+- **Empty State Flicker** - Fixed placeholder flicker when switching between emails
+- **WebView2 Deserialization** - Added robust error handling for WebView2 message deserialization
+- **Null Safety** - Various null safety improvements and fixes throughout the codebase
+- **Process.Start Null Checks** - Added null checks for Process.Start return values to prevent exceptions
+
+### Code Quality
+
+- Refactored to use IUiCommandHub.ShowMessage instead of MessageBox.Show for better testability
+- Extracted debouncing logic into reusable SettingsSaveDebouncer
+- Improved async patterns and error handling in example applications
+- Fixed test assertions to use FluentAssertions consistently
+- Added nullable reference type attributes throughout codebase
+
+### Documentation
+
+- Added comprehensive TLS/STARTTLS setup documentation with Docker examples
+- Created example projects: SendEmailTest, SendRichEmailTest, SendWordWrapTest, SendEmailWithTls, SendEmailWithFileLinks
+- Improved Docker documentation with troubleshooting guides
+- Added installation guide for PowerShell and command-line users
+
+### Contributors
+
+Special thanks to [xavero](https://github.com/xavero) for fixing message rendering with # characters!

installation/winget/ChangemakerStudios.PapercutSMTP.installer.yaml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 PackageIdentifier: "ChangemakerStudios.PapercutSMTP"
-PackageVersion: "7.0.2"
+PackageVersion: "7.5.0"
 Platform:
 - "Windows.Desktop"
 MinimumOSVersion: "10.0.17763.0"
@@ -13,13 +13,13 @@ InstallerSwitches:
 UpgradeBehavior: "install"
 Installers:
 - Architecture: "x64"
-  InstallerUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/download/7.0.2/PapercutSMTP-win-x64-stable-Setup.exe"
+  InstallerUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/download/7.5.0/PapercutSMTP-win-x64-stable-Setup.exe"
   InstallerSha256: "<SHA256_HASH_x64>"
 - Architecture: "x86"
-  InstallerUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/download/7.0.2/PapercutSMTP-win-x86-stable-Setup.exe"
+  InstallerUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/download/7.5.0/PapercutSMTP-win-x86-stable-Setup.exe"
   InstallerSha256: "<SHA256_HASH_x86>"
 - Architecture: "arm64"
-  InstallerUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/download/7.0.2/PapercutSMTP-win-arm64-stable-Setup.exe"
+  InstallerUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/download/7.5.0/PapercutSMTP-win-arm64-stable-Setup.exe"
   InstallerSha256: "<SHA256_HASH_arm64>"
 ManifestType: "installer"
 ManifestVersion: "1.6.0"

installation/winget/ChangemakerStudios.PapercutSMTP.locale.en-US.yaml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 PackageIdentifier: "ChangemakerStudios.PapercutSMTP"
-PackageVersion: "7.0.2"
+PackageVersion: "7.5.0"
 PackageLocale: "en-US"
 Publisher: "Changemaker Studios"
 PublisherUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios"
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Tags:
 - "testing"
 - "developer-tools"
 - "mail-server"
-ReleaseNotes: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/tag/7.0.2"
-ReleaseNotesUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/tag/7.0.2"
+ReleaseNotes: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/tag/7.5.0"
+ReleaseNotesUrl: "https://github.com/ChangemakerStudios/Papercut-SMTP/releases/tag/7.5.0"
 ManifestType: "defaultLocale"
 ManifestVersion: "1.6.0"

installation/winget/ChangemakerStudios.PapercutSMTP.yaml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 PackageIdentifier: "ChangemakerStudios.PapercutSMTP"
-PackageVersion: "7.0.2"
+PackageVersion: "7.5.0"
 DefaultLocale: "en-US"
 ManifestType: "version"
 ManifestVersion: "1.6.0"

installation/winget/README.md

@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ You can also manually trigger the winget publishing workflow:
 
 ```bash
 # Via GitHub CLI
-gh workflow run winget-publish.yml --ref master -f version=7.0.2
+gh workflow run winget-publish.yml --ref master -f version=7.5.0
 
 # Or use the GitHub Actions UI and select "Run workflow"
 ```
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ If automated publishing is not configured, you can manually submit to winget:
 #### Option B: Use wingetcreate Tool
 
 ```powershell
-$version = "7.0.2"
+$version = "7.5.0"
 wingetcreate update ChangemakerStudios.PapercutSMTP `
   --version $version `
   --urls `