Changelog - DS4Windows

Version 3.1.0

Have project target .NET 6. Good performance jump. Make sure to download the .NET 6 Runtime before updating.
Updated extra libs to target .NET 6
Remove the use of the DS4Audio monitor class for select devices. Use appropriate DS4 feature flags instead. Will likely fix headphone muting issues while rumble is active for several third party DS4 controllers
Changed expanded output range for Gyro Mouse-like Joystick
Added additional checks for HidHideClient path
Changed gyro mode subcommand calls for Switch Pro and JoyCon controllers
Added try catch for initial outputKBMHandler connect call. Skip over failed FakerInput connection and attempt to fall back to SendInput
Changed Backslash OEM key alias for FakerInput mapping
Corrected current gyro toggle flags. Could have impacted profile switching
Raise default warning intervals used for controller readings control and lightbar flashing
Removed several DS4 BT Windows 7 workarounds. Seriously, Win 7 support is done. 8.1 is almost EOL
Fixed use of WIN64 compilation symbol for HID serial reading routine. Visual Studio probably stripped it with the .NET 5 migration
Bundled updated XInputChecker and DS4Updater that target .NET 6
Binaries are no longer digitally signed. No longer have a valid OV certificate anymore. Going to make distribution harder

Version 3.0.18

Added output Stick and Axis options for Gyro Mouse Joystick
Use TabControl to contain gyro output panels. Simplifies XAML
Re-enabled DS4 emulation support

Version 3.0.17

Added fake DS4 FrameCounter field for DualSense, Switch Pro and JoyCon devices
Increased default Idle Disconnect time to 15 min
Disabled DS4 controller emulation support. Can’t have nice things
Only perform output slot lookup in virtual device plugin routine when emulating a controller
Check for device removal status before adding device to main view list. Fixes initial Switch Pro disconnect on hotplug when controller battery is dead

Version 3.0.16

Changed mapper to copy timestamp data from original input state object. Used for DS4 Gyro Passthru

Version 3.0.15

Changed ControllerListViewModel locking strategy for non-Sony DS4s that might fail the initial handshake
Removed OnlyInputData0x01 hack for fake DS4 controllers (fake DS4 using Sony VID+PID combo)
No longer provide support for knockoff fake DS4 controllers
Changed Lightbar TabItem in Profile Editor to use embedded TabControl
Added warning text for Lightbar Passthru mode stating the old feature is currently disabled
Fixed combo box cutoff in Dark theme. Contribution by Sajidur78
Updated Brazilian Portuguese translation pack. Contribution by nelitow

Version 3.0.14

Updated FakerInputWrapper libraries for F13 – F24 key support
Added F13 to F24 keys for FakerInput mapping
Decreased button wheel delta. Increased button wheel sensitivity. Now uses 150 ms for time delta
Updated FakerInputWrapper libraries. Fixes array bounds check for KeyboardReport
Fixes for Stick Outer Btn bindings
Added ManagementException catch for initial connection. Apparently it can be thrown in that call.
Expanded max output limits for LS and RS
Re-design dark theme and use theme colors in AutoProfiles. Contribution by Sajidur78
Changed DualSense trigger Full Click resistance depending on profile settings
Changes to better handle connection failure for Switch Pro and JoyCon devices

Version 3.0.13

Another fix for EnhancedKey usage for FakerInput mapping
Bundled PurgeOldXInput 0.1.2

Version 3.0.12

Removed old Input Curve options
Corrected coordinate system for Stick to Mouse Wheel
Fixed saving of Max Output Force options
Expand output for Gyro Mouse Joystick Max Output routine. Make sure maximum output can be achieved. Likely would not achieve a completely straight line when using Gyro.
Expanded macrodone array. Fixes some macro bindings for later virtual buttons
Added ‘Hide DS4 Controller’ option back in again
Increased button mouse wheel delta. Decreases wheel sensitivity
Unified late profile options checks
Increased resistance range for DualSense trigger Full Click

Version 3.0.11

Group and move Virtual Controller options in Other tab. Contribution by Kanuan
Fixed MODIFIER_ENHANCED value for FakerInput mapping
Fixed Alt, Windows, and other modifier keys mapping for FakerInput
Fixed Stick to Mouse Wheel routine for SendInput output
Fixed tray menu profile selection for names with underscores
Added many tooltip strings in Profile Editor
Fixed RenameProfileWindow closing early due to early DialogResult assignment. Property calls Close on the Window
Removed BitChute social link
Fixed display of CheckEveryUnit combobox in Settings tab. Not sure when VS changed that portion of the XAML
Removed obsolete ‘Hide DS4 Controller’ option again. Can’t have options
Added ScrollViewer to Other tab in Profile Editor. Enough controls in tab to justify it
Added force option for LS and RS MaxOutput. Allow 100% forced circular max output for sticks
Made Capture, SL, and SR buttons mappable
Created Outer Button bindings for LS and RS. Allows extra distance action for the sticks like Walk or Sprint
Display Touchpad X and Y in Controller Readings tab
Increased HID report input buffer to 3 rather than 2. Not sure it will really matter
Disabled broken DS4 feedback support again. Can’t have semi-nice things. Don’t bring it up again until at least the next ViGEmBus driver update
Added change to not send Profile loaded message for secondary JoyCon in Joined mode

Version 3.0.10

Removed virtual device plug/unplug delay
Removed Dispatcher and thread from OutputSlotManager
Another fix to hopefully sort out Special Action items properly
Allow profiles to be renamed from within app using Profiles tab
‘Hold for X secs’ special actions now support decimal values. Contribution by mika-n
DeviceOptions has a new ‘Verbose log messages’ option. Contribution by mika-n
Fixed coordinate system for Stick to Mouse Wheel calculations
Reset mouse position for FakerInput on Sync method. Fixes some mouse related actions conflicting with FakerInput output handler
Updated Touchpad scroll support to use new coordinate system
Updated Strings.ru.resx. Contribution by shikulja

Version 3.0.9

Fixed obtaining source index item for Special Action list
Allow Touchpad Click as an output for Macros
Delay log message for virtual device association
Updated ViGEmPluginFailure message to make reference to PurgeOldXInput utility
Added PurgeOldXInput utility to Tools folder. Might be useful for deleting invalid virtual Xbox 360 controllers
Updated Japanese translation. Contribution by toshixm
Updated Czech translation. Contribution by MikeCZ23
Bundled DS4Updater 1.5.5

Version 3.0.8

Fixed Special Action sorting to sort by user defined Action name
Removed support for HidGuardian completely. HidHide is the only supported HID device blocking driver now

Version 3.0.7

Added slot# log messages to a gamepad connect/disconnect handler and ‘permanent’ slot debug msg. Contribution by mika-n
Small special action fix when action trigger is somehow flagged as None
Added support for virtual KB+M driver FakerInput v. 0.1. Needed to play Valorant and other apps that block SendInput events.
Sort Special Action list by action name
Fixed event order issue that caused output slots to not get disconnected
Reduced mouse remainder cutoff to the hundredths place
Fixed OutSlotDevice check to make sure Permanent slots are detached on service stop

Version 3.0.6

Re-compiled program and tools. Signed binaries
Almost identical to version 3.0.5

Version 3.0.5

Fixed copying of app config file for fake named exe
Now copy deps file for fake named exe
Fixed initial Config folder selection dialog when multiple configs (Program Folder and AppData) are found. Make sure to display option to delete one of the configs
Updated DotNetProjects.Extended.Wpf.Toolkit to version 4.6.97
Updated MdXaml to version 1.10.0
Updated NLog to version 4.7.9
Check if DS4Windows program folder is actually AppData subfolder when locating program config. Treat case as Program Folder option
Added All Files option for Launch Program special action File Dialog. Use Explorer to launch associated program for an arbitrary file
Bundled HidNinja 0.3.2
Bundled XInputChecker 0.1.2

Version 3.0.4

Support for DS3 gamepad as vendor defined device over DsHidMini driver. Contribution by mika-n
Now issue immediate virtual device unplug upon Windows suspend
Changed ViGEmBus lookup routine to perform a list based lookup for potential drivers. Attempt to discover newest version from version info
Changed ViGEmClient library to attempt to connect to newest available version of ViGEmBus on a system rather than the first version found
Set all controller slots to use the Default profile initially when making a new config
Immediately issue unplug of all virtual controllers when pressing main Stop button
Initial implementation of HidHide integration. Display key icon for HidHide hidden device. Insert DS4Windows.exe into whitelist at startup if necessary
Changed method of obtaining current executable file location. Needed due to assembly changes in .NET 5 breaking support for custom exe filenames
Added HidHide installer link to Welcome dialog window
Added HidHide Configuration Client app link in Settings tab
Hide HidNinja link in Settings tab if HidGuardian is not installed
Show the text value of ‘Max Saturation’ lightbar setting. Contribution by sabihoshi
Changed Launch Program special action to use UseShellExecute

Version 3.0.3

Fixed Open Program Folder link in tray menu
Lessen ViGEmBus restriction for now. Allow connecting to ViGEmBus 1.16.112.0. PLEASE DON’T MAKE ME REGRET THIS.

Version 3.0.2

Use UseShellExecute for ProcessStartInfo in more places for .NET 5 changes
DS4Windows updater message update. Contribution RedDevilus
German translation update. Contribution by jmg2k
Added Portuguese (Portugal) translation. Contribution by joaopedrogome
Add cmd line command for ‘Change led color’. Contribution by bernspedras
Muted blues used in Dark theme. Contribution by AnessZurba
Added some exception handling for XML in ProfileMigration
Added output controller option to Preset Window for certain Presets. Change profile values based on output controller type.
Added some precautions for possible empty devicePath string
Changed GroupBox template for Dark theme
Now enforcing ViGEmBus minimum supported version. Targetting ViGEmBus 1.17.333.0
Fixed ProcessStartInfo for ViGEmBus installer launching with .NET 5
Refresh internal data about ViGEmBus on service startup

Version 3.0.1

Fixed launching of HidGuardHelper for .NET 5 usage
Fixed URL string generation for updater version redirect on download failure
Fixed a few typos in the English strings. Contribution by instilledbee
Bundled HidGuardHelper 0.2.0

Version 3.0.0

DS4Windows now targets .NET 5
Changed ViGEm libraries to target .NET Core 3.1
Now use MdXaml rather than Markdown.Xaml for Changelog text rendering
Removed Newtonsoft.Json library dependency
Removed use of .NET 5 Runtime check nag window
Fixed UDP Server locking device input in .NET 5. Caused by API change for SocketAsyncEventArgs
Moved app config loading to occur after logger is created
Change extras flag to take current DS4Control into account
Added additionalProbingPaths to runtimeconfig.json
Use UseShellExecute for ProcessStartInfo. Due to Process.Start change in .NET 5
Added newer bat self deletion routine. Make sure to return 0 status code in process when performing bat self-delete

Version 2.2.15

Ignore duplicate device when in Shared mode
Added extra processing to Version string for .NET 5 and later. Expecting Microsoft to use their own standard was a mistake
Changed URL used for .NET 5 Runtime download

Version 2.2.14

Implemented stick vertical scale
Reduce attribute checks for stick interpretation
Check for minimum .NET version on startup. Temporary measure warning about future upgrade
Last version of DS4Windows to target .NET Framework. Next version will target .NET 5

Version 2.2.13

Have device hotplug routine enforce profile settings when using a temp auto profile
Bundled DS4Updater 1.4.7

Version 2.2.12

Fixed CRC32 error counter for DualSense device class
Fixed bad copy pasta regarding device setting wheel calibration saving
Added error checking with device wheel calibration loading

Version 2.2.11

Implemented newer feedback handler routine for virtual DS4 devices. Added virtual DS4 rumble back in
Now sure to use continuous calibration routine for non-DS4 devices
Changed severity of ViGEmPluginFailure message. Now indicates that a user should probably reboot Windows if it happens
Fixed JoyCon R Gyro Roll. Old value was inverted
Copy modified JoyCon current state for use in UDP server
Only display device in UDP server if it is a primary device. Mainly needed due to JoyCon R in Joined JoyCon mode
Added exception catching when saving Actions xml file. File corruption will now cause the file to be written from scratch
Use Task error log helper for some background service tasks. Allows some extra possible error messages to show up in the Log
Simplify UDP motion event creation. Allow motion event to be created when enabling UDP server
Make Flash at High Latency default to 50 ms
Dark Theme color changes. Color contrast has been reduced. Contribution by AnessZurba
Skip writing device wheel calibraton nodes if empty
Now use estimated wheel center values if controller config has an empty entry. Problem caused some app instability and memory bloating due to excessive log messages in Log tab (over 1GB RAM usage)
Implemented axial dead zone and related settings
Fixed ColorByBattery panel visibility for first open. Contribution by MakiseKurisu
Changes for continuous calibration routine for Sony Wireless Adapter connections. Contribution by MakiseKurisu
Tweaked profile loading for some older fallback options

Version 2.2.10

Change Disconnect command syntax to allow all wireless controllers to get disconnected
Increased GUI enforced max Trackball Friction value to 20.0
Slightly edited colors used in Dark theme
Disabled virtual DS4 feedback routine again
Allow Joined JoyCon support. Joined link mode is now the default
Changed L1 binding for KB+M and Gyro preset profile. Make Unbound
Fixed macroRecorder bug where MUTE control threw an exception because it is not in macroDS4Values array. Contribution by mika-n
Fixed wrong on-screen button indexes while remapping using ‘readout’ feature. Contribution by mika-n
Added artificial VID/PID for DualShock 3 running under DsHidMini drivers. Contribution by nefarius

Version 2.2.9

Profile settings fuzz option hang fix. Contribution by RokasKil
Anti-snapback stick settings added. Contribution by RokasKil
.NET 5 progress complete. Will keep net5 branch updated regularly until used in public build. Contribution by sitiom
Fixed index out of bounds error when loading profiles in virtual output device check
Fixed current item selection for right click Disconnect BT
Removed references to Frog site. No longer posting updates there
Changed initial trackball velocity calculations to attempt to make numbers more uniform across devices
Added Disconnect command line option
Disable macro mode combobox when opening Macro used in a Multi-Action Button special action
Take out nag disclaimer window regarding Hide DS4 Controller option

Version 2.2.8

Fixed resetting of trigger values for Two Stage modes
Removed references to old Discord server
Pull gyro calibration sampling routine out to its own method
Fixed normal button binding to Touchpad Click output
Attempt to go to DS4Updater Release page if automatic download of updater failed
Added GitHub link to Social row in About window
Fixed x86 ViGEm installer URL

Version 2.2.7

Added delay time to Gyro Directional Swipe action
Fixed populate of Gyro Directional Swipe and Gyro Controls triggers buttons
Lowered touchpad slide distance for Controls mode
Fixed Steering Wheel calibration Special Action saving
Allow resetting of extras for Trigger soft pull and full pull
Allow resetting Extras bound to Gyro Swipe actions
Now officially only support Windows 10 and later. THANKS MICROSOFT
Added BatteryPercentage mode for DualSense Player LED Bar
Fixed Switch Pro and JoyCon AccelY coordinate used by UDP Server
Fixed profile cancelling for the test index
Tweaked disable device time for Exclusive mode routine
Removed DynamicResource lookups for Special Action Editor
.NET 5 port in progress
Added App instance check to work around Design mode in .NET 5.0
Changed Browse Programs fallback value in Profile Editor for .NET 5.0
Changed method to strip null terminated strings
Added Gyro Calibration button to Gyro Mouse StackPanel
Updated ViGEmClient library to use notification queue
Fixed critical notification callback bug in ViGEm.NET library
Bundled DS4Updater 1.4.6

Version 2.2.6

Fixed Gyro Mouse Joystick trigger selection
Corrected Gyro Mouse and Gyro Mouse Joystick toggle flags
Put Gyro Calibration button in other Gyro mode panels
Added Mute LED mode for DualSense device options
Fixed default virtual Touchpad button bindings
Corrected Special Action regression
Including updated ScpVBus build

Version 2.2.5

Fixed sync between button mouse sens and active mouse sens in Profile Editor
Changed DualSense blanking flags used for initial connection and detach
Now use defined ControlActionData for mapped actions rather than unboxing object references. Speeds up the mapping routine a good amount.
Hebrew translation added to project file. Translation was never added in
Allow Gyro triggers for Gyro Controls mode
Reset Gyro Controls output accel values to 0 for each poll
Driver installer window now takes arch into account when downloading the latest ViGEm installer. It uses a different setup file for each arch
Disable Xbox 360 installer button in Welcome Dialog if running on Win8 or greater
Added toggle mode to Gyro Controls
Added ScrollViewer for Gyro tab
Increased Full Click trigger effect resistance a bit
Use fake HW serial to index SonyWA connections. Should allow multiple Sony dongles to work
Allow audio volume searching for Nacon Rev Pro v.2 controller.
Added DS4 setting to attempt to change output report features for copycat controllers

Version 2.2.4

Fixed SelectedValue display in Dark theme for some dynamic ComboBox controls
Added Gyro Directional Swipe output mode
Updated ScpVBus build with version 2.2.4 changes

Version 2.2.3

Added an extra precaution to unplug any permanent output devices upon service stop. ViGEmBus should handle this already but just want to make sure.
Updated Polish translation. Contribution by gregory678
Changed locking strategy for ControllerSlotManager collection
Fixed right click disconnect slot index for new sorted list
Implemented a variant of Two Stage Triggers
Added Trigger effects presets. Currently only useful for the DualSense controller
Added averaging gyro calibration upon device connection. Contribution by firodj
Skip unknown DS4Controls names while loading a profile
Fixed issue with missingSettings being set for fallback value lookup on Profile load. Constantly re-saved profiles
Only reset outDevTypeTemp on full profile save. Ensured proper controller image is used in Binding window after clicking Apply in Profile Editor
Change arrangement of lit LED lights for DualSense controller
Allow Touchpad Click button passthru with Mouse and Controls mode
Changed device type settings. Now use device specific (serial) settings. Now saved to ControllerConfigs.xml
Added check for valid output report types upon DS4 BT device connection. Can revert to using output report 0x11 if needed. Not sure if it will matter
Ignore output plugin routine and other calls if requested profile file does not exist

Version 2.2.2

Have app ignore embedded color profile for rainbowCCrop image. Fixes Profile Editor crashing app on some systems
Supports .BAT/.CMD batch scripts in specAction LaunchProgram. Contribution by mika-n
Added Hebrew translation. Contribution by avsha114
Corrected Touchpad Resolution Y Max for DS4 and DualSense
Fixed crash when right click disconnect is done twice and GUI has not changed yet. More of a pre-caution than anything
Gioteck VX4 gamepad support. Contribution by mika-n
Fixed passthru panels showing up properly for Touchpad and Gyro
Pushing half-baked controller options window
Change DupBox placeholder text behavior
Removed Parler link from About window for now. RIP Parler
Now use device specific Gyro Mouse sensitivity values
Decreased sensitivity of DualSense Gyro Mouse slightly
Added placeholder help text for window title auto profile field
Fixed window style for Updater window
Allow Home LED to be disabled for Switch Pro and JoyCon
Fixed app config loading. Stopped extra config saves on program launch from missingSetting being set unintentionally
Added more white variation of images for use in Dark theme
Make custom Bezier curve perform circular interpolation rather than per axis
Use ControlService event dispatcher for synchronization on device unplug
Fixed Gyro Mouse and Mouse Joystick Smoothing panels visibility in Profile Editor under certain scenarios
Fixed a bug in autoProfile set Path handler. Contribution by mika-n
Lowered default rumble emulation strength of DualSense controller
Allow configurable rumble strength setting for DualSense controllers. Will likely change later
Now use player LEDs on Switch Pro, JoyCon, and DualSense controllers. Used to display input device slot number
Display input slot number in controller list
Now sort main controller list by device index
Changed output device pluging routine. Stop DS4Windows service if ViGEm device connect call fails
Changed default dead zone for KBM profile templates
Only output DS4 touchpad button click when in Passthru mode
Make sure to refresh gyro mouse smoothing combobox indexes after loading from a preset
Bundled DS4Updater 1.4.5

Version 2.2.1

Put lock block in for DS4 USB output routine

Version 2.2.0

Import newer ViGEm.NET libraries for ViGEmBus 1.17.333.0 extended support
Allow passthru of Touchpad and Gyro to output virtual DS4. Requires ViGEmBus 1.17.333.0 and Windows 10
Put note about DS4Windows assembly architecture in Log. Needed to diagnose Exclusive mode problems.
No longer reset X360 report data each gamepad poll
Fixed Touchpad Swipe and Gyro Tilt controls index values for Profile Editor controls
Fixed some 8 controller bugs. Make sure to save set profile and load setting
Don’t reset auto profile flags on device removal
Sort auto profile list by app file name
Allow binding to Mute button in Special Action editor
Added DualSense Mute button to Gyro and Touchpad triggers
Allow Mute button as a Shift Trigger
Use a WrapPanel for Utils section
Fixed crash on Windows 7 when attempting to download ViGEm installer. Side effect of targeting .NET Framework 4.8
Remove Aero2 assembly reference
Changed output method used for Windows 7 BT DS4 devices. Forced to use Control endpoint on Windows 7
Have driver installer window choose different ViGEmBus installer depending on detected Windows OS install

Version 2.1.23

Updated App.config file with proper .NET Framework version
Added support for mapping DualSense Mute button
Fixed Dark theme crashing app in Windows 7. Removed Aero2 elements from Dark theme.
Disable apply button when creating a new profile. Further enforce current flow
Added feature set check before generating CRC-32 output data
Fixed theme style for SaveWhere window
Corrected KeyDown and KeyUp images in Macro editor
Split DS4HapticState to two structs. Separate force feedback data from lightbar color
Added -command cycle cmd flag. Allows for an easy on/off shortcut without having to set any conditions. Contribution by wingfixer
Changed AutoProfile EXE file extension check to be case-sensitive. Contribution by mika-n
Added MinWidth back in Dark theme for combobox. Was removed with Aero2 tags.
Updated Russian translation file. Contribution by shikulja
Don’t display data write failure if device is known to be disconnecting. Hopefully eliminates excessive gamepad write failure log messages when Idle Disconnect is executed.
Tweaked axis scaling to output Xbox 360 axis. Low end now can scale to 0 properly.

Version 2.1.22

Make sure profile name textbox is enabled by default again

Version 2.1.21

Grab proper image for Exclusive access display

Version 2.1.20

Changed project file to allow building app with msbuild
Use custom window for displaying Log messages. Can highlight text and click URLs
Send empty output report before closing a DualSense device. Resets rumble emulation flag to allow haptics to work again
Fixed -command Shutdown cmdline option. Contribution by mika-n
Updated Russian translation. Contribution by shikulja
Allow longer periods of rumble with DualSense
Changed battery max value for DualSense
Increased delay before hotplug device check
Added button mouse vertical scale
Changed Subcommand routine for Switch Pro and JoyCon classes
Updated Polish translation. Contribution by gregory678
Added Brook Mars controller support. Contribution by Кладовая
Implemented a Dark theme for the GUI
Fixed Change Light extras setting loading in Binding window. Keep setting in tact
Changed buffer size for DS4 FileStream instance
Now use Interrupt endpoint for DS4 BT output reports
Fixed out-of-bounds access when enabling square stick. Contribution by hpesoj
Added Arabic translation. Contribution by xLive
Added 7-Zip archive for updated ScpVBus build for regression testing

Version 2.1.19

Fixed translation loading

Version 2.1.18

Lowered intensity of rumble effect for DualSense
Rumble and lightbar support for DualSense now work over BT
Added Rotate options to the Preset Menu in the Profile Editor. Useful for mapping a single JoyCon
Disable DualSense Mic LED for now
Edit language used for Run At Startup options to make intent more clear. Contribution by olokos
Updated Ukrainian localization. Contribution by dondrakon1
Added Hungarian translation. Contribution by rocketbucket10
Experimental rumble for DS4 emulation. Make support a profile option. Contribution by mika-n
Added New Battery and Charging command line query options to return the battery value and the charging status. Contribution by mika-n
Updated target .NET Framework to version 4.8. Contribution by dante38
Disable Output Slots section when service is not running
New outputSlot related command line interfaces. Contribution by mika-n

Version 2.1.17

Implemented JoyCon support
Implemented DualSense support. Lightbar and rumble support only work with USB for now
Added workaround for DS4 reader when a duplicate timestamp is in a report. Fixes smoothing for UDP server output
Populate totalMicroSec in JoyConDevice and SwitchProDevice. Used in the UDP server output
Enabled Idle Disconnect for SwitchPro and JoyCon

Version 2.1.16

Allow inserting wait periods in macro sequence
Disable IdleDisconnect by default
Updated URL for Gamepad Tester
Added initial Flick Stick support
Various refactors to somewhat abstract controller type from mapper code
Added initial mapping support for the Switch Pro controller
Increased default flash warning interval in Settings. Now defaults to 40 ms
Changed connection type check depending on the input device
Added an extra Reset call for ManualResetEventSlim for DS4Device
Allow task startup if running on battery power
Added fuzz setting for 360 Steering Wheel mode
Hide DS4 Controller option re-enabled. Contribution by Yohoki
Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) Translations Updated. Contribution by SyaoranChang
Ukrainian translation added. Contribution by atimonder1
Put null check when checking for new input devices. Necessary for new input device check refactor.
Bundled HidNinja 0.2.2

Version 2.1.15

Found a way to pass URL to Explorer and have the shell not interpret it. Removes cmd window appearing
Disable Program Folder panel on initial config window when location cannot be written to
Moved main touchpad options to a tab in the Profile Editor
Moved items in DS4 Canvas around. Top Touch hover image now appears above Lightbar button
Only reset rumble on extras deactivatoin if extras has rumble enabled
Allow Touchpad Click to be used as a Gyro trigger
Added an initial Touchpad Absolute Mouse implementation
Make sure to isolate Touchpad double tap check to Mouse mode
Added rotation setting to Touchpad Mouse
Make No Controller Connected message dynamic. Show updated controller limit depending on build
Increased interval for flashing latency warning
Added minimum threshold to Touchpad Relative Mouse
Added Min Threshold setting for Gyro Mouse
Updated Dutch Translation. Contribution by RedDevilus
Updated French Translation. Contribution by RedDevilus
Added translation contributors to About window finally
Disable ViGEm install button while installation process is active

Version 2.1.14

More max controller 4 value changes to use Global.MAX_DS4_CONTROLLER_COUNT parameter. Contribution by mika-n
Corrected bindings for AutoProfiles controls
Fixed trigger bindings in KB+M presets
No longer skip profile migration for version 1 profiles (Jays2Kings)

Version 2.1.13

Added FORCE_4_INPUT compilation symbol
Another place for bumping up test profile index

Version 2.1.12

Fixed test profile index use for Windows 7
Found more places where controller limit check was needed

Version 2.1.11

Added clamping on LS and RS dead zones in profile reader
Corrected test profile index when launching Profile Editor from Profiles tab

Version 2.1.10

Allow Black icon image for tray icon
Changes to allow a maximum of 8 input controllers. The old limit was 4.
Leave custom lightbar color active after macro if ‘Keep key state’ is set. Contribution by mika-n
Added One Euro Filter to UDP Server mapping
Added simple Presets window for Profile Editor
Changed some Gyro Controls checks in mapping routine. Old routine could have activated any set Gyro Controls buttons even while Gyro Mouse Joystick is used
Added a Changelog viewer window to project
Remove temp profile association on device removal
Fixed profile save name check for Save method in Profile Editor
Changed Quick Charge check to delay disconnecting BT controller until USB controller is detected. Allows USB wall chargers to be used to charge a DS4 and not interfere.
Fixed profile save on profile migration

Version 2.1.9

Added XInputChecker link
Fixed null pointer issues in Macro Editor when using Preset options

Version 2.1.8

Added WIN64 compilation symbol back in
Added Touchpad Click as an output binding
Added support for SnakeByte Game:Pad 4S gamepad. Contribution by mika-n
Implemented fuzz routine for LS and RS. Delta value before stick coordinates are updated
Changed assembly references. Found a way to safely use AggressiveInlining
Increased initial service start delay
Do not change window size if it is currently larger than default Profile Editor size
Added note about Edge to Exclusive mode error message
Fixed app crash when TaskService COM objects don’t work. Contribution by mika-n

Version 2.1.7

Fixed ‘index out of bounds’ error for localization string when default profile is not found. Contribution by mika-n
Updated build script to bundle newer translation packs
Updated Spanish translation. Contribution by peter9811

Version 2.1.6

Removed LBRY social link and resources
Allow setting a custom executable file for DS4Windows.exe
Changed CONFIG_VERSION to 4. Start of profile migration support
Added 1 Euro Filter smoothing for Gyro Mouse and Gyro Mouse Joystick output modes
Bump up Gyro Mouse offsets
Apply 1 Euro filter to calculated rotation angle from 360 Steering Wheel mode rather than each accel axis value
Fixed locatiztion bug in the input custom bezier curve string value. Contribution by mika-n
Added support for three specialist PS4 controllers. Contribution by tpneill
Increased scale multiplier used for Gyro Mouse
Changed translation string for ‘save’ in German translation. Contribution by Haamar
Dutch translation added. Contribution by RedDevilus
French translation added. Contribution by RedDevilus
Only call RefreshVolume when the DS4Audio device is detected
App can now find a unified USB device tied to the DS4 HID and audio devices. DS4Windows no longer relies on string name to match audio devices
Increased minimum headphone volume
Added new Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) translation. Contribution by SyaoranChang
Fixed issue with wrong window position data being saved while window is minimized
Now show battery level for controller plugin tray message
Added current battery level from DS4State object to Controller Readings. Used to diagnose if BatteryChanged events are not firing in main window
Change profile save routine to allow dots in profile name
Escape underscores in profile names for some GUI controls. Needed to disable access key usage in some GUI controls
Fixed sides for Test Rumble in Profile Editor
Allow both rumble motors to be usable simultaneously for Test Rumble
Dynamically create task.bat file as requested. Allows a custom exe filename to be written to the file
Reset button mappings when a special action is triggered
Updated app manifest file to specify confirmed compatible versions of Windows
Now log current exe filename to Log file. Just the base filename not the whole path
Updated DS4Updater.exe to version 1.4.3

Version 2.1.5

New ‘Query’ cmdline options to return profile and DS4Windows app properties to a 3rd party app or batch scripts. Contribution by mika-n
Fixed Gyro Mouse Joystick invert options
Added OneEuroFilter class to project
Added 1 Euro Filter options to 360 Steering Wheel mode
Disable profile name textbox when editing an existing profile
Abstract portion of resource URI strings
Added max output throttling option to Gyro Mouse Joystick
Quick change to not persist auto profile messages to the log file
Added small wrapper for ReaderWriteerLockSlim objects
Display Gyro Mouse Joystick anti-dead zones as percentages
Take special action for certain keys in RecordBox when WPF does not transmit a KeyDown event
Added RWin button handling in mapping window
Added Parler Social link in About window
Added GitHub Issue template to Git repository
Added minimum threshold for Gyro Mouse Joystick
Set neutral resource language for assembly
Disabled force feedback support for virtual DS4 controllers

Version 2.1.4

Fixed app crash when No is selected in UAC confirm window
Make sure to cache profile flags after changing Steering Wheel axis in Profile Editor
Force permanent output device removal on service stop
Added support for Astro C40 gamepad. Contribution by mika-n
Fixed Gyro Mouse Turn Behavior setting
Fixed input bound flag updating for output slots
Changed Exclusive Mode check to take HidGuardian support into account. Key icon will appear for devices affected by HG
Added preset menu for face buttons. Finally wanted that option back
Re-enabled lightbar color change for output DS4 force feedback routine
Fixed output slot active flag when switching device types
Made changes to allow LastVersionChecked to be an optional element in config file
Raised default stick mouse offset
Fixed spelling mistake in DE translation file. Contribution by Flo082002
Changed gamepad latency log message to show current latency measurement. Contribution by dondrakon
Raised Square Stick Roundness max value to 1000.0
Use BeginInvoke for changing properties for permanent device manipulation. Keeps EventDispatcher actions in order
Reset state of permanent device when unbinding an input device
Fixed NumPadEnter binding in Binding Window
Bundled HidNinja v.0.2.1 HidGuardian management program

Version 2.1.3

Updated to use newer version of ViGEm.NET client libraries
Correct feature configuration for Hori PS4 Mini controller. Contribution by sergejkiller
Finally removed AnyCPU targets from solution
Added extra null check safeguard for output slots
Finally re-enabled Controller Readings tab from Profiles list
Finally removed support for old Flush HID option
Improved UI markup in Profile Editor window. Contribution by dondrakon
Add some extra Japanese translation string. Contribution by stryblt
Added config version number to profiles
Change to bundle DE lang assembly pack
Added app_version attr to profiles
Added extra exception catch to safeguard against corrupt XML files
Changed Profile Editor to not change virtual devices during loading
Changed Check Updates default interval to 1 Day rather than 1 Hour
Added Apply button on profile settings window. Contribution by dondrakon
Added Chinese Simplified translation. Contribution by mayawei
Allow skipping a version update from Updater Window
Added link for HidNinja program in Settings tab
Bundled HidNinja v.0.2 HidGuardian management program
Added app_version attr to main config file

Version 2.1.2

Added architecture info to log
Added option to specify permanently connected output devices
Added extra check before sending output reports to virtual device

Version 2.1.1

Changed type of output report transmitted to DS4 in BT. Now use report type 0x15 (previously 0x11)
Added extra data transmission flag to output report
Changed thread affinity of hidDevice object. Link with initial high priority thread
Use a Dispatcher instance for managing the OutputSlotManager rather than Tasks
Changed how a running output slot queue is specified
Initial mouse offset refactors. Base mouse offset on percentage of full speed. Defaults to 0.500
Make button mouse offset a profile setting
Set MinWidth and MinHeight values for the main window. Contribution by dondrakon
Group some button mouse fields into a class. Reduces getter calls
Show minimum effective mouse speed in GUI
Put OS Info in log. Will be useful for debugging
Removed chance for a dead lock when stopping input controllers. Luckily I have never encountered it
Fixed a bug where a shiftKey macro accidentally saved HoldMacro and Macro status values. Contribution by mika-n
Fixed debug x86 project target by enabling the Allow Unsafe Code project setting. Contribution by mika-n

Version 2.1

Fixed possible sign flip issue with radial output curves
Fixed NaN problem when radial cap is 0. Fixes output curve coordinate issues on the extreme low end
Support for various non-standard DS4 gamepads which behave in BT just like USB connected DS4. Contribution made by mika-n
Made a dedicated updater dialog window
Added Changelog text to updater window
Now actively using Newtonsoft Json.NET library
Added Markdown.XAML library
Fixed a few networking issues when pulling new version info
Minor optimization of Controller Readings tab. Moved state copying outside of UI thread
Updated UDP server to call the semaphore release on socket complete event
Added German translation files. Changes made by **Flo082002**
Added small log message stating whether running as Admin or User. Useful info when dealing with SendInput problems
Fixed bug with 360 Steering Wheel output. Now two DS4 gamepads can be properly mapped to different VJoy output device axes

Version 2.0.16

Made stick output curves radial
Doubled SocketAsyncEventArgs buffer length in UDP server (now 80)
Added semaphore to UDP server class to control SocketAsyncEventArgs instances used
Changed access flags used while enumerating controllers
Increased HID disable time when attempting to get exclusive access (now 100 ms)
Added updated DS4Updater downloading and version check
Removed DS4Updater copy routine at start of DS4Windows. Changed responsibility to end of DS4Updater script
Added rounding back to LS and RS Deadzone Profile Editor controls
Now download latest updater version number from online repository
Reduce confusion with minimize to taskbar/sys tray. Contributed by SteelShot
Bundled DS4Updater version 1.4.2

Version 2.0.15

Made a wrapper script for launching process in Explorer. Needed for opening URLs with query strings in un-elevated mode
Loosened enhanced precision curves
Changed check for remapping execution. Take some Gyro mode settings into account
Increased virtual device hotplug delay time to 500 ms (previously 200 ms)
Changed to store force feedback delegate and unsubscribe before virtual controller is disconnected
Force initial lightbar color change on profile load
Added extra profile flag caching when loading a profile
Temporarily establish main lightbar color after turning off lag flashing
Changed how state data is read for Controller Readings tab in Profile Editor
Added Newtonsoft.Json library to dependencies
Fixed setting arguments string for Launch Program special action
Added reference check while unplugging virtual device
Added tooltip showing program path for Launch Program special action

Version 2.0.14

Added wait event to use for refreshing controller readings
Added extra launch parameter for DS4Updater
Disable Controller Readings tab when not associated with a controller and profile
Make sure UDP server edit controls are enabled when UDP server is active
More actively refresh cached profile properties
Log exceptions from failed Tasks
Added Unbound preset menu option for preset context menu in Profile Editor
Increased stick mouse offset
Changed volume scale used for both headphone and microphone
Display input delay as a double in interface
Added more proper logging of background thread exceptions
Make profile list in Controller listing expand
Changed Controller Readings section to display numeric data for input and mapped output values
Changed some logging calls to use warning flag when exceptions are caught
Temporary: Commented out lightbar color changing routine from virtual DS4. Reverted to use old force feedback routine. The previous change seemed to contribute to infinite rumble for some people but I can’t verify anything on my end
Bundled DS4Updater version 1.4.1

Version 2.0.13

Added clamping to Gyro Mouse Joystick vertical scale
Start some process calls through explorer. Launch process un-elevated
Added social icons and links to About window
Added device display name to ID column
Added minor tooltip for exclusive column
Another attempt to fix Touchpad panel display
Related change to Gyro panel display

Version 2.0.12

Log actual exception that occurs when interpreting the Touchpad fails
Make sure to use newer custom settings for the first created (Default) profile. Was unintentionally using older Jays2Kings values
Make sure to display proper max mouse speed when creating a new profile
Fixed some profile defaults (Idle Disconnect, Enable Touchpad Toggle)
Added preset context menu back to Profile Editor
Lowered default LS and RS Anti-dead zones for new profiles (now using 20% rather than 25%)

Version 2.0.11

Increased stick mouse offset more
Fixed numpad divide virtual key code in BindingWindow
Group fields used for lightbar routine
Allow flashAt minimum to go to -10. Negative number disables flash and pulse lightbar functionality
Added DS4 feedback event workaround for lightbar color
Added Passthru lightbar mode. Used for games with native DS4 support that can change the lightbar color to display contextual states (The Witcher 3)
Removed unneeded references in resource files. Removed old audio file

Version 2.0.10

Loosened Enhanced Precision curve
Change to check for presence of PS button in idle check
Have Disconnect BT Special Action wait for Idle controller status with SONYWA
Make sure control binding is written for Shift bindings even when bound to default
Fixed double tap dragging by refreshing mouse buttons during a touchpad touch event
Allow square stick roundness to be set to 0.0. Linear interpolation
Change in gamepad input routine to manually interpret high resolution counter
Change application to use software rendering by default. Should resolve G-Sync issues
Moved elevation code to ControlService class
Commented out delay after re-enabling a device for Exclusive mode
Added some more tooltips to Profile Editor

Version 2.0.9

Fixed saving of “Repeat While Held” macro setting
Updated midpoint for gyro to axis calculations
Change default app text options in main XAML
Increased stick mouse offset

Version 2.0.8

Fixed type cast problems with Gyro output curves. Fixed Easeout Cubic curve for Gyro controls
Added output mouse speed text next to mouse sensitivity
Actually added mouse sensitivity binding in Profile Editor. Major Oopsie
Fixed switching of DInput only profiles
Changed display of rumble edit controls
Change main window init to launch background tasks later
Change to allow HidGuardian message to appear in Log tab

Version 2.0.7

Fixed profile duplication
Add log message if HidGuardian is detected
Change to launch HidGuardHelper later at startup
Fixed midpoint for Swipe to Axis controls
Added comment in profiles stating which version of DS4Windows made the file
Added link to HTML5 Gamepad Tester under Utils
Change to apply trigger max zone when dead zone is 0.0
Updated Russian translation. Change provided by DragonZX
Fixed exclusive mode issues for non-admin users. Fixed second instance shutdown failure.
Added extra hooks in Binding window for Numpad keys

Version 2.0.6

Created Max Output setting for some axes. Replacement for negative deadzone functionality from Jays2Kings build
Increased stick mouse offset
Increased virtual controller change delay time
Fixed saving of Custom Steam Folder setting

Version 2.0.5

Added Italian translation file to VS project
Fixed Y buffer clearing in trackball routine
Make new Special Actions enabled in the current profile by default
Make sure to actually load Linked Profiles at program start. Oopsie
Save settings on log off or Windows shutdown
Save settings on controller unplug. Needed to save Linked Profile setting
Link to ViGEm installer version 1.16.116
Allow moving auto profile entries. Change contributed by mika-n
Added tooltip to auto-profile path and title editbox fields. Change contributed by mika-n
Czech translation added. Provided by Maikeru007
Fixed binding for Flash at High Latency setting. Change contributed by mika-n

Version 2.0.4

Changed macro recorder to handle special case of capturing Alt keys
Fixed values used for controller button presses in macro recorder
Changed to now force some tabs to not be accessible while Profile Editor is open
Improved Japanese translation. Change provided by jeek-midford
Added “Revert to default profile on unknown process” option to auto-profile screen. Change provided by mika-n
Added user configurable (profile) max time for rumble watchdog timer. Defaults to a disabled timer (0 value). Should help with games that hold a rumble effect for a long period of time with no update (GTA 5?). Change provided by mika-n
Added Italian translation. Provided by RaydenX93
Fixed invalid cast bug for Shift Action key binding in Binding window. Crash happened when updating window with current binding
Added SuppressUnmanagedCodeSecurity to some classes that deal with COM interopt calls
Fixed default button mapping display for TouchUpper and TouchMulti touchpad buttons
Corrected trigger slider labels in Controller Readings tab
Fixed auto-profile “Turn DS4Win temporarily off” functionality. Changed provided by mika-n

Version 2.0.3

Added hooks for Swipe Control buttons
Added fix for Load Profile Special Action save crash
Bundled HidGuardHelper version 0.1.2. Added process check for stale whitelist key removal

Version 2.0.2

Fixed Gyro Mouse Trigger display string
Added locking on a collection to clear up potential thread safety issues
Added workaround to inverted YAW gyro axis issue in some DS4 v1 gamepads. Made by mika-n
Updated ViGEmBus installer URL
Show minor message if ViGEm installer download fails
Added minor check if timer needs to be run in Welcome Dialog
Updated tray menu
Make sure RecordBox can have focus. Allow extra keys to be usable while recording a macro
Added Portuguese translation. Made by Leomelati
Added Spanish translation. Made by RY0M43CH1Z3N
Moved some overlay buttons in Profile editor

Version 2.0.1

Changed scroll property of ScrollViewer controlling Axis Config tab. Changes scrollbar speed
Added extra locking in TrayIconViewModel
Make sure “Hide DS4 Controller” checkbox is temporarily disabled after click
Fixed sensitivity ranges in Profile Editor
Fixed restoring of chosen tray icon image
Added catch block for ManagementException when connecting to WMI
Force prevent multiple profile editors from being created
Fixed ViGEm installer download in Welcome Dialog
Changed ViGEm installer download routine to download to a temp file before moving to the final destination
Russian translation files added
Added more tray menu actions back (Start, Stop, Open Program Folder)

Version 2.0.0

WPF Version
Re-wrote GUI classes to use Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) instead of Windows Forms
More utilization of data binding in application. More use of custom events for ControlService
Added application file logger
Refactored macro editor
Changed Run as Task routine. Old routine will be replaced, if it exists, upon the first run of version 2.0.0
New translation system is in place. Currently, only English and Japanese language packs are available. Looking for volunteers to provided updated translations for other language packs
Re-written auto profile routine
Snappier program and mapper routine
Many other changes

Version 1.7.28

Fixed copying of new updater version from Updates Files directory

Version 1.7.27

Bundled DS4Updater.exe version 1.4.0

Version 1.7.26

Nacon Revolution Infinite support. Change made by mika-n
Tweaked “runCalib=false” check for Nacon gamepads. Change made by mika-n

Version 1.7.25

Don’t show disconnect confirm window when launching updater
Fixed app crash when WMI connection fails

Version 1.7.24

Nacon Revolution Pro v3 gamepad support. Change provided by mika-n
Fixed non-visible gyro panel problem when creating a new profile
Added extra log message when ViGEmBus device is not detected
Updated Task Scheduler to version 2.8.17
Unify output device plugging and unplugging
Added plug and unplug delay of 100 ms for output devices

Version 1.7.23

Fixed a major fail. Launching updater routine has been fixed. NOTE: Please run DS4Updater.exe to update DS4Windows to version 1.7.23. That is needed due to the previous bug.
Added SuppressUnmanagedCodeSecurity attr to Program class
Updated HidGuardHelper.exe built with Visual Studio 2019

Version 1.7.22

Added runtime MAC generation routine for third party controllers when serial reading fails. Change provided by mika-n
Added read only check for Startup lnk entry. Change provided by almod90

Version 1.7.21

Corrected default for linkedProfileCheck
Fixed LS Maxzone and Anti-Deadzone controls in Profile editor
Increased hotkeys timer interval to 20 ms (was 100 ms)
Fixed old bug when checking for DS4Updater that could have caused a thread lock
Now use periodic garbage collection

Version 1.7.20

Fixed output controller selection saving in Profile editor
Added Hori Fighting Commander and Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro gamepad support. Change provided by mika-n

Version 1.7.19

Fixed start minimized options

Version 1.7.18

Added precaution against rapid NullReferenceException throws in Special Actions routine
Fixed crash problem regarding lightbar color tooltips
Only run Save method at startup on first launch
Fixed initial window state when Minimize to Taskbar is enabled
Tweaked layout of Mouse Joystick panel
Fixed touchpad disable invert setting for None
Corrected default gyro triggers
Fixed shift action scan code check
Fixed checking for temporary controller type in Profile editor
No longer make UseDS4ForMapping a persistent setting. That setting has caused more trouble than it is worth for several users.
Updated Task Scheduler package to version 2.8.15
Set Specific Version check to false for Task Scheduler assembly
Now use exenoupdates command line flag for ViGEm installer

Version 1.7.17

Steel Play Metaltech P4 gamepad (wired) support. Added by mika-n
Changed Options form to use a tab layout rather than a flow control layout. Controls are more spaced out and better organized. Axes config layout contributed by mika-n
Moved CRC table creation to ControlService
Added max saturation setting for rainbow lightbar mode
Added exclusive icon to main controller listing
Added identifier name to meta info. Name will appear in Log tab messages
Use max displacement from center for Mouse Joystick and RS conflict
Use colored icon provided by Geroyuni
Made separate roundness setting for RS now since there is space in the UI for it

Version 1.7.16

Fixed some tool tip typos
Run on key release, Run synchronized, Repeat while held and Keep key state support added to macro special action. Changes provided by mika-n
Added MIT license file
Added Mouse Joystick support for the gyro. Used to simulate relative camera movement while emulating the right analog stick. Useful for games that don’t support simultaneous XInput + Mouse support
Replaced app icons with images provided by Geroyuni
Now force dead zone and anti-dead zone for LS and RS in new profiles
Added updated ViGEmClient library that fixes the zombie force feedback thread problem. Change provided by mika-n

Version 1.7.15

Changed to allow gyro steering wheel mode to work when outputting to VJoy output axis while Use DInput Only is enabled. Contributed by mika-n
Fixed packaging problem. Bezier Curve editor is now bundled like it should have been in recent releases

Version 1.7.14

No longer use quiet flag for ViGEm installer. Use normal user installation process
Increased delay used in resume from suspend routine

Version 1.7.13

Custom Bezier curve implementation added by mika-n
Fixed updater not getting launched via auto update checker if updater version has not changed
Slowed down mouse wheel scrolling for analog stick
Added cmdline options to send start/stop/shutdown/LoadProfile/LoadTempProfile commands. Contributed by mika-n
Added support for matching using both program path and application window title values in auto-profile system. Contributed by mika-n
Added support for wildcard string match in auto-profile path and window title values. Contributed by mika-n
Fixed the image size issue in “run program with profile” app icon. Contributed by mika-n
Fixed some strings in pt-BR resx files
Tweaks to fix USB connections causing high CPU usage after waking PC from sleep

Version 1.7.12

Added wait period while suspending
Fixed profile selection for times when profiles have similar names. Use exact name match
Change to using pre-allocated buffer in UDP server
Group some profile mapping properties together in conversion routines. Reduced getter calls
Took Color Dialog out of KB360 form. Form can now be designed in x64 mode. All forms can now be edited in Design mode in Visual Studio while targeting x64 platform
Updated Norwegian translation provided by DandelionSprout
Lowered breakpoints used for enhanced precision curves. Tightened curve compared to version 1.7.11
Allow Square Stick mode to use a custom roundness setting. Change provided by @Kamilczak020

Version 1.7.11

Norwegian Bokmål translation provided by @DandelionSprout
Loosened enhanced precision curves
AdvancedColorDialog change improved responsiveness of application for some reason
Removed color dialog dependency from design for some forms. Allows DS4Form and Options forms to open in Design mode while targetting x64
Added easeout cubic curve option

Version 1.7.10

Added support for Warrior Joypad JS083 gamepad. Changed provided by mika-n
Changed Welcome dialog window to monitor ViGEm process rather than search for its process name. Should fix false Install Failed messages
Added remote connection support to the UDP server. Changed provided by mika-n

Version 1.7.9

Updated images provided by carloshbcabral and FuriaESP
Added support for Razer Raiju Ultimate and CronusMax PS4OutputMode. Changes provided by mika-n
Updated Welcome Dialog to use ViGEm Installer 1.6.115
Fixed 360 steering wheel emulation mode for dualshock4 controller output. Change provided by mika-n

Version 1.7.8

Fixed an issue with new installs not initializing a virtual controller
Moved Form classes to separate namespace
Added Razer Raiju Tournament Edition support
Fixed migration of DS4 Touch Button status. Touchpad Button can now be used with a virtual DS4

Version 1.7.7

Fixed Up-Left DPad direction for DS4 output device

Version 1.7.6

DualShock 4 controller emulation type has been added. ViGEmBus will emulate a DS4 v.1 when the option is enabled
Updated ViGEmClient library to use notification queue for DS4 target
Linked touchpad related delegates to class instance rather than linking to interface. Speed boost
Added “Unload on trigger release” option for Load Profile special action. Change made by mika-n
Fixed issue with Gyro Toggle being used when not enabled in a profile
Changed Welcome Dialog to use the new official ViGEm Bus Driver installer. The installer will install ViGEm Bus Driver version 1.16.112.0
Fixed ViGEmBus driver check to work with ViGEmBus version 1.16.112.0 as well as 1.14.3.0
Allow setting a custom Steam folder location. Change contributed by Sander0542
Raised sixaxis dead zones

Version 1.7.5

Fixed force feedback notification queue for ViGEmClient library

Version 1.7.4

Re-enabled force feedback support
Updated ViGEmClient library to include a queue for force feedback notifications. This should fix the stuck force feedback issue
Use ref locals to curb array access for KB+M routines
Added support for the PS4 Fun Controller
Use wrapper method for MapVirtualKey when using older scan code option. Fixes issues with arrow keys not being interpreted correctly in some situations
Tweaked sensitivity axis scaling to reach max values
Allow Load Profile action key to be used without unload trigger. Allows multiple Load Profile special actions to work together. Change made by mika-n
Added brute force feedback timer fix implemented by mika-n. Should help with worst case scenario of the rumble getting stuck

Version 1.7.3

Disabled force feedback support for now
Updated code to use newer stable ViGEm.NET client library
Added runtime option for toggling touchpad movement. No longer edit profile setting and store old setting temporarily
Now skip updater execution if new updater version could not be downloaded
Added null check for Enable_Controls method
Resolved crashing and stability issues with x86 build caused by ViGEm.NET client library

Version 1.7.2

Updated some color picker options to update lightbar with preview
Removed set rumble to zero call for touchpad button up event
Corrected force feedback motor values used in event handler added from SONYWA connection sync change. Only affects Sony Wireless Adapter connections

Version 1.7.1

Reverted hotplug delay change
Changed force feedback handler to use SetDevRumble to avoid array checks
Added feedback received event handler before connecting virtual controller
Corrected force feedback motor values. The motor values were flipped before

Version 1.7.0

ViGEmBus support has been added. ScpVBus support has been removed.
Changed hotplug delay location

Version 1.6.14

Changed confusing driver message in Welcome dialog. It used to imply that ScpVBus was needed to use the DS4 in Windows rather than just for DS4Windows
Deprecated old mouse acceleration profile option. Now defaults to false
Fixed Sony Wireless Adapter disconnect on Windows 7
Utilize calls that force Normal IO and Memory Priority for the process. Especially useful when DS4Windows is run as a Task but it also helps with normal execution on my system
Changed when delay takes place for hotplug routine
Raised SocketAsyncEventArgs buffer for UDP server. Raised from 20 to 40 objects
Make default use controller for mapping option to false
Fixed x86 build to target C# 7.3

Version 1.6.13

Changed Flash At lightbar function to work at 0% battery
Removed unwanted boxing for AdvancedColorDialog OnUpdateColor event
Fixed color dialog error for Check Battery Life special action menu
Altered Controller Readings tab to better represent mapped state
Changed exclusive mode failure message to mention UWP apps causing exclusive mode problems
Fixed auto profile loading for hotplugged controllers
Implemented square stick functionality. The analog stick can now be mapped so a push to a diagonal will reach a square corner of (1.0, 1.0)
Make sure to stop USB controller while suspending. Fixes out of bounds errors appearing
Changed haptic changing routine to skip always searching for existing device
Do not reset custom led setting while switching profiles. Fixes custom color option for controller slot
360 steering wheel mode changes provided by @mika-n. Improved deadzone handling. Fixed a bug in >360 turn range calculations. Small performance improvements.
Use implicit extra dead zones for special actions

Version 1.6.12

Some minor tweaks to remove instances of boxing being done by the .NET Runtime when firing events
Replace old lock with ReaderWriterLockSlim instance when committing KB+M actions
Added 360 steering wheel mode provided by @mika-n. This mode maps the controller’s orientation angle to a joystick axis rather than mapping from gyro data directly. This way, the controller can be rotated 360 degrees or greater and be able to map the range to a joystick axis. The mode can map orientation changes from 90 degrees up to 1440 degrees and it works great in American Truck Simulator. Extra documentation can currently be found in issue #491.
Now target .NET Framework 4.6.2

Version 1.6.11

Utilize enumerators for many for loops. Gets rid of many ElementAt calls. Using an enumerator in a for loop seems to be faster than foreach use despite the similarities
Re-added extra default axis mapping pass. Should fix some stick direction actions
Removed some struct copying from lightbar routine by using ref returns
Now target C# 7.3
Now use C# 7 features
Added unchecked blocks for populating field mapping arrays

Version 1.6.10

Fixed remapping multiple controls to one XInput output control
Fixed remapping of XInput controls

Version 1.6.9

Fixed double tap interval issue with Multi-Action Button special action
Fixed issue with xinput unplug routine on device removal
Minor fix for update check when offline. Fix provided by xrossb
Added toggle option for Gyro Mouse activation
Purged old state mapping code that required dictionary object
Implemented user defined gyro mouse dead zone
Fixed issue with wrong values being returned for shift modifier actions
Added easeout quad curves for various axes

Version 1.6.8

Implemented FILE_ATTRIBUTE_TEMPORARY use when opening DS4 device
Changed some missed routines to use 128 as stick axis midpoint
HidGuardian v.1 support added back in. A new executable is bundled with DS4Windows to manage whitelist entry

Version 1.6.7

Removed old call for low latency garbage collection. Not needed with server mode GC. Improves application performance
Changed DS4Color to use IEquatable interface. Allows for a faster Equals method
Fixed issue with old headphone volume values being used when sending timeout output reports. Make sure to pull current value with each timeout
Increased mouse stick offset value slightly. Changes to the base seem to have allowed for it
Start using 128 as proper axis midpoint for sticks. Changed some mapping routines

Version 1.6.6

Changed how haptic state changes happen. No longer rely on array iteration and struct field merging. Only consider test rumble state and current pushed haptic state.

Version 1.6.5

Minimize influence of stopwatch for output report routine

Version 1.6.4

Changed output routine to send at least one output packet every 4 seconds. Works around DS4 hardware shutting down rumble motors
Changed thread priorities of some threads
Changed thread affinity of some timer objects
Added log notifications when using Load Profile special action
Changed x64 download of updater to use base name again

Version 1.6.3

Removed use of Microsoft.Win32 namespace
Changed suspend detection routine to use WMI

Version 1.6.2

Bundled new version of DS4Updater (1.3.0) that uses GitHub as a download resource
Many changes to make auto updating routines use GitHub as a download resource
Changes to tray icon population provided by @JarnoVgr
Added support for Scuf Vantage controller

Version 1.6.1

Bundled new version of DS4Updater.exe (1.2.9) with version check fix
Use SuppressUnmanagedCodeSecurity attribute for InputMethods class
Changed build to use C# 7.2
Lowered priority of bus thread

Version 1.6.0

Version update

Version 1.5.20

Corrected archive posted to update server
Workaround to fix version checking problem

Version 1.5.19

Raised enhanced precision curve values
Fixed Start Minimized functionality

Version 1.5.18

Removed component use for ScpVBus related classes
Loosened enhanced precision curves
Made slightly better window size saving routine
Now use local thread data for InputMethods method calls rather than a shared struct array
Changed UDP port opening routine
Updated ToolsVersion project attribute
Fixed UDP start routine to actually use wait time rather than busy loop

Version 1.5.17

Changed UDP server buffer usage
Changed UDP server toggle in GUI to make sure UDP server is initialized outside of the main GUI thread
Added usage HID Device Capability flag check during device detection. Related to Issue #498 regarding Hori PS4 Mini controller

Version 1.5.16

Disabled AllowDrop setting for DS4Form
Removed formatting from profiles listbox
Increased timeout for tracking second instance exclusive mode workaround
Fixed Run At Startup option. Window security issues caused problems with the last release
Reverted to using asInvoker in manifest file
Fixed start minimized option
Removed unnecessary SetVisibleCore override
Changed options form check after clicking window close button. Ensures app does not crash if profile editor is still open while on Controllers tab
Changed ErrorReport option for project build settings. It does seem to matter even outside the IDE
Fixed issue with app not being restored from launching a second session

Version 1.5.15

Now force launch as administrator in the application
Removed HidGuardian usage and purged extra routines
Added simple gyro calibration check to ensure calibration is not performed if proper data is not found
Added ReaderWriterLockSlim use to UDP server for locking pool array index
Corrected an UnregisterNotify call used when quitting app
Corrected KB+M action resetting when a device is disconnected

Version 1.5.14

Moved output data copying to dedicated thread for USB and Sony Wireless Adapter connections. Lead to a good speed boost
Added flag to allow skipping a lock when applicable. Skip thread event queue check if no events are in the queue.
Corrected unregister notify call
Changed index increment placement for UDP server routines. Hopefully it resolves issue #454 for other people. It does on my machine.
Fixed extra utilities control display in flow control of Settings tab

Version 1.5.13

Tweaked main form class
Raised mouse stick offset
Added SuppressUnmanagedCodeSecurity to Color Dialog for some unmanaged calls

Version 1.5.12

Added SuppressUnmanagedCodeSecurity to main DS4Form class. Useful for auto profile routine calls
Changed WndProc call to register for more specific device change events
Loosened enhanced precision curves further

Version 1.5.11

Fixed device event queueing

Version 1.5.10

Removed old Any CPU build targets
Replace stack with simple array in UdpServer
Enforce static usage for SystemEvents.PowerModeChanged
Loosened enhanced precision curves

Version 1.5.9

Fixed issue with useDInputOnly variable not being in correct state
Added change to reset active KB+M controls after unplugging controller
Added different gyro trigger conditional. Trigger condition can now be treated as an OR condition rather than just an AND condition
Resolved name collision with Log class and Diagnostics namespace
Fixed out of range error while checking the selected macro index. Change provided by @justalemon
Increased timeout for exclusive attempt process. Fixes another issue with exclusive mode permanently disabling devices.
Use stack of objects with UdpServer

Version 1.5.8

Fixed problem with unplugging controllers causing cross thread issues

Version 1.5.7

Changed timer usage in main form
Fixed issue with SONYWA connections having invalid calibration data
Removed UI thread usage from unplug routine
Fixed variable scope for swap profile routine

Version 1.5.6

Various tweaks to speed up main form
Removed some older unnecessary variables

Version 1.5.5

Only refresh last message text once after closing Options form
Fixed UDP server memory leak

Version 1.5.4

Delay UDP port change for when UDP checkbox gets unchecked
Changed behavior of auto profile and hotkeys timers
Fixed minimize to taskbar behavior

Version 1.5.3

Integrated UDP server that can be used with Cemuhook. UDP server is disabled by default and can be enabled in the Settings tab.

Version 1.5.2

Reduced overhead of message tips for Settings check boxes
Added unchecked blocks to help speed up state conversion

Version 1.5.1

Removed Form_Resize from Options form
Loosened Enhanced Precision Curves
Enable server garbage collection mode. Application will use more memory in exchange for better performance
Small tweaks to program entry

Version 1.5.0

Added SuppressUnmanagedCodeSecurity attribute to ScpDevice class. Lead to a good speed boost
Use unsafe array pointers when accessing gyro and accel byte arrays
Fixed minimize to tray option

Version 1.4.123

Removed some unused classes and tweaked some build settings
Trimmed hotplug routine
Program now scans for possible stale HidGuardian whitelist entries on startup
Loosened enhanced precision curves
Updated target framework version to .NET Framework 4.6.1
Skip gyro calibration routine for Nacon Revolution Pro Controller 2
Updated ViGEm build to use newer ViGEmClient library
Minor tweaks to ViGEm build
Fixed problem with null reference errors occurring with the UdpServer builds due to sleep mode

Version 1.4.122

Flawed build. Check version 1.4.123

Version 1.4.121

Removed drag drop importing of profiles from main window. Good app speed boost.
Do not remove auto profiles entries for currently uninstalled apps
Removed unused AlreadyRunning form
Make comboboxes not accept keyboard input for profile switching
Make sure controller reading can be started again when switching auto profiles
Changed enhanced precision curves
Added device info for a generic DS4 gamepad
Changed logic for implicit stick mouse dead zone
Corrected stick angles and stick dir unit values. Used for KB+M actions

Version 1.4.120

Fixed issue with profiles listview being partially hidden after closing Options form
Removed Application.SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault call. Text rendering is slightly different but application performance is greatly improved
Added minimize to taskbar as a setting
Raised max for sensitivity options
Changed lookup device name for DS4 v2 audio device
Fixed issue with USB sending constant output reports. Only copy relevant output bytes for BT.
Removed custom theme for debug list view
Added disconnect options to tray menu

Version 1.4.119

Loosened touchpad jitter compensation parameters
Fixed failed to unplug message from appearing when switching profiles using SONYWA
Take stick rotation into account for axis to button mapping routine
Hori PS4 Mini controller support added by jdfeng
Fixed timeout disconnect issue caused by changes in previous version
Removed sending output report when charging status changes for SONYWA
Changed headphone support to only grab audio volume when output report changes. Let native device handle volume changes otherwise

Version 1.4.118

Use synchronous write operations for USB and SONYWA connections again
Send output report to SONYWA controller when charging status changes

Version 1.4.117

Fixed hover button color in Options form
Removed controller array scan from each report process
Updated TaskScheduler to version 2.8.0
Hold max and min lightbar color for pulse charging animation so both extremes are exposed for a longer period of time
Changes to hopefully work around hotplug issues with Bluetooth controller connections on Windows 7
Corrected order of key releases when using Win + Print Screen
Do not restart service when changing dinput option in profile

Version 1.4.116

Ensure that touchpad packet data is copied only when an updated packet is detected
Changed to have extras string removed from profile when reverted back to defaults
Changed to make sure to use profile lightbar color when syncing controller to Sony adapter
Loosened Enhanced Precision curves for sticks

Version 1.4.115

Updated version number of DS4Updater

Version 1.4.114

Bundled version 1.2.8 of DS4Updater.exe
Changed USB and SONYWA connections to use a dedicated output thread
Use unsafe memory pointer usage for output report methods and gyro data copying
Removed use of rectangular array for CRC32 calculations. Now use one dimensional array

Version 1.4.113

Changed some array copying to use unsafe memory pointers
Use declared unsafe blocks in project
Added CRC32 data validation for Bluetooth connections
Added delay for device enable routine
Now force disconnect for wireless controllers when suspending

Version 1.4.112

Changed stop routine to call StopUpdate for normal device removal and close HID device earlier
Make sure to populate oldprofilepath when refreshing profiles
Corrected appdata path display for SaveWhere dialog
Changed timer usage for RecordBox
Changed DS4Updater to automatically launch DS4Windows after update is complete
Updated DS4Updater to version 1.2.7
Changed how language list is loaded for LanguagePackComboBox

Version 1.4.111

Use tasks for some WebClient events. Reduces input lag
Fixed config loading so Welcome Dialog window uses the language setting

Version 1.4.110

Updated DS4Updater.exe to version 1.2.6.0
Changed timer usage in Welcome Dialog to run routine in a different thread
Changed locale initialization to allow set language to be used in Welcome Dialog
Changed Auto Profiles form to use environment info for finding start menu programs path
Changed to reset rumble state when switching profiles
Removed Management assembly dependency from project
Changed how ScpVBus device is checked. No longer using WMI which had resulted in caching issues
Added Open Program Folder link in taskbar
Removed IWshRuntimeLibrary assembly dependency from project
Updated layout of some Chinese versions of forms
Added some minor HidGuardian utilities (template AffectedDevices, clean old whitelist entries, regedit shortcut). DS4Windows has to be run as admin in order to have access to those utilities
Added language switcher which was implemented by czukowski

Version 1.4.109

Fixed problem with localization files not being found. An extra config file is now included which is needed for language packs to be found
Changed audio device search routine to no longer use a portion of an audio device name that is susceptible to localization
Changed headphone volume curve to more closely resemble control outside of program
Fixed output curve options for sixaxis controls
Changed sixaxis dead zone defaults to reflect recent changes
Corrected color used for swipe control labels
Fixed swipe controls and 2 finger swiping to change profiles. First touchpad touch data is populated properly again.
Changed exclusive mode routine to no longer quit when disabling a device fails. This change has been shown to keep a DS4 from getting permanently disabled after disconnecting the device. The change was needed by Broforce on my system when using the old exclusive mode trick.
Fixed problem with rapid mouse action clicks when using touchpad controls

Version 1.4.108

Fixed device plugin changes while switching profiles
Added trackball mode for touchpad
Fixed index bug in hotplug routine
Updated Task Scheduler to version 2.7.2
Changed six axis dead zone calculation to be a proper dead zone

Version 1.4.107

Trimmed code run for touchpad untouched path
Removed extra gyro controls dead zone. Necessary to use DS4 as a steering wheel

Version 1.4.106

Update DS4Updater version number in DS4Windows to latest version

Version 1.4.105

Updated DS4Updater.exe. The updater now uses the user’s Downloads folder to download the latest DS4Windows archive. The file will not be deleted by the updater.
Use delegate method for iterating over the DS4HapticState array. Grabs struct instances by reference rather than making new copies
Added main lock again for USB and SONYWA when creating output reports

Version 1.4.104

Use only one output array for USB and SONYWA
Changes to how output reports are sent
Use event callback to get audio endpoint volume

Version 1.4.103

Minor tweaks
Only load Options form when needed. Option forms now takes a couple of seconds to load

Version 1.4.102

Using Visual Studio 2017 as main build environment
Updated DS4Updater.exe
Removed new DS4State object creation per poll. Decreases input lag
Changed some background and colors to better accommodate High Contrast mode
Loosened Enhanced Precision curve for stick mouse
Fixed macro binding for multiple touchpad swipe controls

Version 1.4.101

Changed stick mouse speed. Removed old initial speed offset
Changed to skip macro array check if a macro is not in use
Fixed custom color preview when color dialog is opened from Controllers tab
Tweaked layout of some Russian forms
Fixed issue with saving window location when form state is not normal
Added routine to manage HidGuardian whitelist key. DS4Windows will write the whitelist key when started and delete it upon quitting. Currently only works if DS4Windows is run as admin (will fail silently as a normal user)
Changed portions of output report routine
Various tweaks to decrease input lag

Version 1.4.100

Updated DS4Updater to version 1.2.3
Added delay before executing program linked to a profile
Added initial support for the Nacon Revolution Pro thanks to Yuki-nyan
Fixed issue with service changing when changing the XInput port range
Added option to export log text to a text file
Added version information to log tab messages
Fixed problem with some scan codes used for multimedia key events
Added saving of form position upon exit and restoring form position on startup
Corrected some form control alignment issues

Version 1.4.99

Updated DS4Updater.exe
Added minor tweaks
Added Razer Raiju VID and PID information. Other reports seem to suggest that support for the Razer Raiju should work fine in DS4Windows with the new information but I have no way to test that

Version 1.4.98

Send extra output reports as needed to prevent the lightbar color from getting stuck on the wrong color
Changed to have extras parsed before actions are executed
Lowered times used for taps and holds in macros
Added x86 as a platform target
Added linked profiles support. Profiles can be linked to a specific controller ID rather than by controller slot number
Only load profiles as needed rather than at program startup

Version 1.4.97

Reduced gyro mouse deadzone
Updated Hide DS4 Controller checkbox routine so it waits for service changes to finish
Corrected messages used for touchpad toggle
Changed device detection to make sure a charging controller paired via Bluetooth is not seen twice by DS4Windows
Added experimental gyro calibration support
Tweaked updating of output report

Version 1.4.96

Fixed mouse wheel delta value used for events
Fixed issue with multiple unpaired Sony dongles not being detected
Updated Spanish translation provided by jose350
Worked on translation file support
Fixed multiple controller scans occurring while changing Dinput only mode in Options form
Added headphone volume support for DS4 v2 controllers connected via USB

Version 1.4.95

Reset gyro trigger and touchpad disable invert menu items when loading profile settings
Fixed smoothing buffer routine for Gyro Mouse
Made touchpad jitter compensation a default option again
Changed values used for touchpad jitter compensation mode
Trimmed SixAxis data interpretation
Split pulse flash duration and pulse charging duration into segments to reduce CPU usage
Various minor tweaks to improve performance

Version 1.4.94

Moved ControlService instance to a separate thread. Further reduction in input lag

Version 1.4.93

Replaced BackgroundWorker instance with a regular Thread. Reduced CPU load and reduced input lag

Version 1.4.92

Changed thread affinity of BackgroundWorker responsible for bringing DS4Windows to the foreground while attempting to open a second instance. Improves performance of entire application. Reduces input lag
Changed the priority of some threads

Version 1.4.91

Added sleep time before hotplug routine is launched. Needed sometimes for lightbar to work properly when using BT
Changed thread affinity of DS4Device objects. Drastically reduces input delay
Changed various parts of DS4Form to improve GUI performance
Changed some usages of timers to use System.Timers.Timer
Reduced size of latency calculation buffer
Raised timeout thread interval to ensure controller is seen as inactive by Windows before disconnecting

Version 1.4.89

Changed idle disconnect lightbar color routine to use an EaseOutQuad curve rather than a Linear curve
Corrected bounds used for touchpad disable invert setting. PS button is now selectable
Changed touchpad jitter compensation routine

Version 1.4.88

Updated .NET target framework version to version 4.5.2
Updated TaskScheduler to version 2.5.28
Added option to disable touchpad mouse inversion while holding a selected button or combination
Added offset for touchpad mouse
Changed mouse offset used for stick mouse
Lowered speed factor used for stick mouse routine
Minor changes to exclusive mode routine

Version 1.4.87

Corrected calculation of touchpad X coordinate
Removed many unnecessary state object copy calls. Good bump in XInput performance due to this change.
Grab and use timestamp data from DS4 for use with gyro mouse
Adjust internal gyro mouse values
Add Finger on Touchpad back as a shift modifier

Version 1.4.86

Corrected bounds issue with rotated coordinates for LS and RS
Added various settings for sixaxis controls (anti-dead zone, max zone, curve)
Fixed sixaxis dead zone calculations
Enforce new default BT poll rate in Options form
Take poll rate into account for gyro mouse

Version 1.4.85

Added option to use gyro roll to control horizontal gyro mouse movement
Added axis inverting functionality for touchpad mouse
Change to attempt to exit the application cleanly in more situations. Should fix odd crashes at shutdown
Make default Bluetooth poll rate 4 ms

Version 1.4.84

Changed shutdown routine to only pop up confirmation dialog if the user explicitly closes the program. The previous version would not allow Windows to shut down while DS4Windows was running because it was waiting for a response from the dialog window
Changes to program startup and output report bytes to help improve performance and further decrease input lag
Allow Disconnect BT special action to work with Sony dongle connection

Version 1.4.83

Fixed device battery status display for tray icon
Added prompt when closing the application if any controllers are connected. Change provided by Aziz Rafsanjani
Added rotation angle adjustment settings for LS and RS
Change for Sony dongle connection to only have a virtual XInput controller available if a controller is synced to the dongle
Fixed version comparison in DS4Windows.exe updater routine

Version 1.4.82

Fixed issue with latency messages being displayed multiple times unnecessarily in log
Added smoothing routine for gyro mouse
Tweaked mouse offsets used for gyro mouse and base gyro sensitivity multiplier
Fixed some invalid URLs regarding the updater in DS4Windows.exe

Version 1.4.81

Added a vertical scale setting for gyro mouse
Fixed idle disconnect lightbar dimming when using a USB connection
Fixed interpretation of number of fingers on the touchpad. This is primarily useful when using a touchpad touch as a gyro trigger
Allow gyro trigger to also be able to disable gyro rather than enable gyro. This enables proper ratcheting support
Changed gyro mouse routine significantly
Fixed data reading from gyro
Fixed a problem with actions not working after recording a macro
Changed analog stick mouse routine to take fractions of a millisecond into account

Version 1.4.80

Changed thread affinity of x360Bus object. Decreases input lag and improves responsiveness of the entire application

Version 1.4.79

Fixed microphone device volume detection when using official Sony dongle
Changed one clause regarding Quick Charge check. JIT apparently favors one form over another

Version 1.4.78

Fixed mouse distance offset for negative stick axes

Version 1.4.77

Fixed updater program to strip out final newline from version file in all circumstances
Fixed event handler related bug with the advanced color dialog
Removed delay from hotplug routine due to Quick Charge change. Simplified routine
Changed mouse distance offset for analog sticks to take stick direction into account for each axis
Changed location of Quick Charge routine

Version 1.4.76

Fixed Quick Charge regression

Version 1.4.75

Added output curve options. The old curve option affects input coordinates which alters other functionality like the dead zone. The output curve options will mainly help for KB+M emulation.
Now USB device is grabbed by the application when using BT and charging. This should ensure that no second controller will be seen by other applications while charging a controller.
Changed to allow multi-action button functionality to work with touchpad regions
Changed to ensure that tray icon text is updated more often. Only update underlying strings as necessary
Changed to use Queue while calculating latency instead of List. Much more efficient and reduces input lag considerably
Changed when Sleep is performed for device removal routine
Changed exclusive mode routine to use SpinWait instead of Sleep

Version 1.4.74

Fixed problem with Launch Program with Profile option launching a process twice when a new Auto Profile is activated
Fixed problem with some control identifiers that are used for controller readout in Options form
Added a timeout routine for BT connections to overcome disconnecting a controller by holding the PS button
Changed mouse event output to trim mouse distance remainders
Added an initial mouse offset for LS and RS mouse actions. Smooths out the low end
Changed mouse actions for LS and RS. The output mouse speed now takes poll time into account. The set mouse speed will be consistent across all supported controller connections
Moved lightbar updating routine after firing emulation events
Edited lightbar dimming on idle disconnect

Version 1.4.73

Change so the serial number associated with the Sony dongle changes when a controller is synced or disconnected
Fixed multi-action button so multiple multi-action button bindings work

Version 1.4.72

Fixed index out of bounds error when resetting profile values

Version 1.4.71

Fixed issue with improper XInput index values being used when a controller hotplug event is performed
Make sure to reset old profile values before attempting to parse a profile. Needed to ensure that old values are not being used
Changed “Launch Program with Profile” functionality
Added Bluetooth poll rate changing
Changed to use synchronous versions of FileStream methods instead of async Task versions. Reduced CPU load
Lots of minor optimizations that have reduced input lag

Version 1.4.70

Fixed issue with XInput binding getting executed for an inactive control when bound to a keyboard key action
Added more debug messages around XInput device plugin and removal
Changed to not launch program with profile when DS4Windows first starts

Version 1.4.69

Fixed Share and Options button mappings
Changed timer usage in main form. GUI is more responsive as a result
Changed device removal code to add safeguards around device list
Changed how “Launch Program with Profile” works. First checks whether the program is already running before launching process. Process now launches with the executable directory as the working directory. Uses task to launch a process async during profile loading
Fixed multi-action button
Changed output report generation so microphone volume does not get muted. Microphone support now works when DS4 is connected to DS4 Wireless Adaptor

Version 1.4.68

Added max zone settings for LS, RS, L2 and R2. This can be a useful option for people with worn out controllers
Minor optimizations to speed up hover text and button image display on Options form
Change to not interface with Scp Virtual Bus after reading input reports when DInput Only mode is enabled for a profile
Fixed issue with USB unplugging on some configurations
Only read one touchpad packet when reading the current coordinates. Other touchpad packets aren’t needed and seem to contain irrelevant data
Changed Run At Startup panel to better reflect required permissions needed to enable Task mode
Fixed exclusive mode routine getting executed multiple times simultaneously. Should clear up problem with controllers becoming unresponsive sometimes
Output more log messages when starting program
Fixed Updater program

Version 1.4.67

Changed Quick Charge routine to hopefully work in more situations
Changed how hotplugging is performed
Fixed problem with rumble activating when opening the Options window
Fixed problem with ‘specified argument out of range’ error occurring when scanning for controllers
Changed event usage to update less GUI controls
Fixed problem parsing old profiles containing duplicate profile actions

Version 1.4.66

Fixed gyro mappings

Version 1.4.65

Patch updater application to work with new packaging structure
Revert back to old behavior for disconnecting Bluetooth controllers
Allow option for touchpad toggling to be disabled
Fixed axis to axis mapping issues
Perform fewer controller searches
Defer logging events to GUI thread

Version 1.4.64

Run some log methods async to allow input thread to continue to perform work rather than wait
Disable task option for Run at Startup when DS4Windows is running as a non-admin
Tweaked a couple of mapping methods to speed up executing axis mappings
Fixed issue with action extras, such as lightbar color change, not getting activated
Fixed some issues with button mapping such as touchpad to Xbox 360 button mapping
Fixed a couple of issues with null reference errors

Version 1.4.63

Fixed startup shortcut generation when using the Task startup option
Fixed issue when stop thread methods are called for a DS4Device object when the thread objects are still null
Fixed Quick Charge mode so that it works as intended
Alter interpretation of battery status
Make pulse at lightbar mode and pulse charging lightbar mode use set time intervals. No longer rely on a set gamepad poll count which would result in different intervals depending on the connection used

Version 1.4.62

Improve speed of DS4 control lookup used for special actions and KB+M emulation
Allow application to launch at startup using a task. This method allows DS4Windows to launch at startup as the administrator with no user intervention.
Use stick bearing when a stick is mapped to keyboard keys to determine which keys should be pressed. A 45 degree range is used to make an 8 direction stick
Have sticks mapped to keyboard keys or mouse actions honor dead zone settings assigned in a profile

Version 1.4.61

Many small optimizations to speed up action execution and button mapping translation
Have keyboard events use both virtual keys and scan codes by default. For now, the scan code option is still available to only send out keyboard key events using a scan code
Fix mouse mapping routine to include distance remainders. Removes artificial high dead zone for sticks bound to mouse actions
Change button mapping window to not assign an explicit action when assigning a DS4 button to the default X360 control except when flags are specified. This has the same effect as clicking the default button

Version 1.4.60

Tweaks to speed up mapping translation

Version 1.4.59

Fixed idle disconnect functionality for Sony dongle
Tweaks to speed up mapping translation

Version 1.4.58

Added initial support for Sony DS4 Wireless Adaptor
Allow disconnect from Controllers tab to work with DS4 Wireless Adaptor. Change was made thanks to aspalmer
Fixed issue with multiple special actions causing program crashes
Fixed various special action types
Small changes to improve performance for mapping translation

Version 1.4.57

Fix issue with actions not being executed
Minor action detection speed up

Version 1.4.56

Fixed deadzone interpretation after leaving the assigned deadzone
Added anti-deadzone settings for LS, RS, L2, and R2
Various changes to reduce lag
Added fix for disappearing audio problems when using DS4 wireless dongle. Changed added by Ondrej
Fixed an issue where the wrong action was being parsed. Change added by Yoni
Fixed issue with application hanging after unplugging a Bluetooth dongle
Updated image resources. Change provided by Carlos
Various changes to speed up action detection

Version 1.4.55

Fixed issue with disconnecting a USB controller causing the application to crash

Version 1.4.54

Change routines in order to further reduce input lag
Change controller reader and output routines to use async overlapped IO operations in most cases
Build using explicit platform targets instead of AnyCPU. For now, only an x64 build is being provided. That should cover a majority of users but releasing an x86 build can be done if requested.
Main GUI window has become more responsive

Version 1.4.53

Fix exclusive mode after Windows 10 update from around 2017-03-15
Introduce various changes to reduce input lag
Correct XInput axis scaling to output full stick range

Version 1.4.52

Added support for New DS4 Controller (thanks andersfischernielsen)
Fixed sensitivity for sticks, causing crashes when trying to edit a profile
Typo fixes (thanks josevill)
Updates to German, Polish, Nederlands and more translations

Version 1.4.5

Added support for the New DS4 USB Adapater (Thanks to boganhobo and Chamilsaan)
Implemented teokp’s amazing fix for hide ds4 not working on the anniversary update of Windows 10: when a controller fails to enter exclusive mode, DS4Windows will ask for admin privilages to fix the issue.
Now (near)unlimited Special Actions can be made from the previous limit of 50
Special Action Xbox Game DVR is now no longer limited to Windows 10, renamed multi action button: Assign a macro to single tap, double tap, and holding down a button
Added option for White DS4Windows Icon in the notification tray (While not merged from, thanks to tehmantra)
Added option to temporarily turn off DS4Windows when using a certain program (togglable in the Auto Profiles Tab) (Same case as above but thanks to dedChar to bring to light)
Fixed Options crashes in certain locales where decimal points are repesented with commas, such as German (Thanks to kiliansch)
Added/Updated translations for many languauges, now including Japanese, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Finnish, Czech, Indonesian, and Ukrainian

Version 1.4.401

Fixes for inverting the sticks
Updated French, German, Russian, and Vietnamese translations, and added more credits

DS4Updater 1.1.401

Added backup method of updating should anything happen with github

Version 1.4.4

Revised shift modifier: each button/control has their own independent shift trigger instead of one universal one
Select an action window: this window now highlights what said control is currently set to.
Removed unused images, making the exe a meg smaller
Completely revised how the code for custom mapping works
Updated all translations, added partial Dutch/Nederlands Support

Version 1.4.321

Changed the Rainbow button to an actual button
For using the sixaxis as a mouse, changed none to Always on, also better movement for the gyro when the sensitivity is lowered
Updated Hebrew, Chinese (Traditional), Itilian, Chinese (Simplified)

Version 1.4.32

Added Sensitivity settings for both sticks, triggers, and the gyro
Fixed the select an action window popping up after closing the profile settings or in another tab
Fixed the lightbar button on the main tab being so long, along with some other random ui fixes
Fixed many issues with making a new profile
When using a custom color the light now fades out based on the current profile settings (ie. when the battery is low)
Added Hebrew and Vietnamese translations
Updated Chinese (T), Russian, German, Polish

DS4Updater 1.1.32

Fixes for when users want to skip downloading their native langauge

Version 1.4.31

Revised the Profile settings UI to fit all the settings on the screen.
Fixed not being able to have a negative scroll value for the touchpad
Less lag when opening/reopening profile settings
Added Arabic Translation (Thanks K.F), updated French, Polish, and Portuguese translations

Version 1.4.3

Complete rehaul of the profile settings, bigger workspace to edit controls, and all the settings are on the side now
Added option to change the lightbar color, regardless of the profile’s lightbar setting (useful for using one profile on the same controller). to change click the colored button beside edit in the main tab
Can now set the Gyro as an 1:1 absolute mouse, in this mode the mouse now moves as the controller is moved
Removed the experimental exclusive connection button if on the newest Windows 10 build (1511/TH2)
Finally updated all the translations and added some new ones (such as Chinese and Polish, the translations sheets have been merged to one so it’s easier for me to update

DS4Updater 1.1.3

Fixes

Version 1.4.27

(Windows 10) Thanks to another workaround found, it has been added to DS4Windows, there is a button on the main tab, to connect your controller exclusively, this will temporarily kill explorer (The taskbar) and bring it back once a controller is connected
Macros: When recording with a delay, you can now add rumble and changing the lightbar color during the macro, you can use the touchpad zones to add rumble or lightbar options. To change how much rumble happens or the lightbar color, just double click the item in the list

DS4Updater 1.1.27

Updates are now downloaded from Github
UI fixes, with clearer errors and “Open DS4” changed to say “Open DS4W”
If you choose to open DS4W after an update, DS4Windows will update the updater, so you won’t see the command prompt window if you choose this route.

Version 1.4.269

Fixed trying to edit actions with Xbox Game DVR
Fixed Hide DS4 crashing DS4Windows on 64-bit machines

Version 1.4.267

Fixes for adding programs to auto profiles

Version 1.4.266

Flash Lightbar when at high latency now has the option to choose what you decide is high latency
Show Notifications now has the option to only show warnings, such as when a controller cannot be grabbed exclusively
Speaking of bad news for Windows 10 users: Hide DS4 has now been disabled, until i can figure out why this is, it will be disabled, this means some games that rely on this may not work properly or at all, sorry about that
As for good news for Windows 10, did you know you can press Windows + G to open a game bar which can record games. For Windows 10 users, there’s a new special action: Xbox Game DVR. Pick a trigger (only one button) and tapping/holding/or double tapping does various things, such as start/stop recording, save an ongoing recording, take a screenshot (via the xbox app’s option or your own hotkey ie form steam), or just open the gamebar
Much of the code has been updated with c# 6.0
Added manifest so DS4Windows can notice Windows 10 and high DPIs, also reorganized files

Version 1.4.261

Fixed mouse movement by touchpad not working

Version 1.4.26

Updated German translation
Added Turkish translation (Thanks Lütfi)
When the battery is low and the controller is disconnected, The notification tell you to charge the controller, this notification also now shows the controller number instead of the mac address
While Double tapping to drag or left clicking the touchpad, you can use a second finger to drag the mouse cursor (ala Mac touchpads)
In Auto Profiles, you can now add a directory/folder of programs

Version 1.4.25

Added inverted deadzones to Left and Right Sticks, set the values to negative and pushing the stick past the red in the controller readout will make sure the output doesn’t pass the set limit
Fixed bug when trying to invert left and right stick with Shift modifier
Fixed “Fall back to” text in shift modifier
Added Romanian Translation (Thanks Vlad Giurgiu and Anonim)
Updated German (added thanks to Jan-Stefan Janetzky & An Op Turk[DedSec]), Russian, and French translations

Version 1.4.245

Fix settings tab text being blank after clicking controller/driver setup
Check if .Net 4.5 or higher is installed at the start.
Fix crash with certain macro
Option to disable flashing light when controller latency is over 10ms
Special Action Program: Added Arguments/Command Line and hold trigger for x seconds to launch program
Bug fixes

Version 1.4.242

Fix Download language pack’s checkbox being inverted
Fix lightbar being stuck on a color if the profile is switched while checking battery life
Fix a crash with when a new profiles not having the flash and charging set and then re-editing it.

Version 1.4.241

Fixed being unable to switch profiles when using certain language packs
Removed not yet implemented controls in options

Version 1.4.24

New Special Action: Check Battery life, choose to see the battery via a notification or via the lightbar with a gradient of your choice
Sixaxis tilting added to special action triggers
Added Special macros to be used by pressing the Load Presets button, selecting Cycle Programs allows you to hold the button to cycle through open programs, and edit the wait time to choose how long you hold the button down to go to the next program
Can now add additional recordings between macros, click in the list where you want to add
Can now delete actions in the macro by pressing delete
Fixed color by battery being inverted
Fixed bluetooth light being completely off when stopping/exiting DS4Windows
Updated translation sheets (new items highlighted in 3rd column in green for easier finding)

Version 1.4.231

Fixed charging light not saving (thanks tehmantra)
Truly finished Italian Translation

Version 1.4.23

Extended range needed for touchpad swipes actions to register
UI adjustments in profile settings, such as a color box for flashing color, alignment adjustments, and the Sixaxis reading dot staying in bounds of the box
Recording a macro for special actions now open up in a new window, allowing for ctrl+tab to be used
When controller’s latency passes 10ms, the log will show and the controller will flash red until the latency is under 10ms
Hovering over the mac address shows the latency of said controller, if it’s connected via bluetooth
Option to choose when at low battery for the light to flash or pulse
Much cleaner/neater hotkeys/about window
Option to download language packs if your PC is not set to an english language
Finished Italian Translations (Thanks again Giulio)
Finished German Translations (Thanks Ammonjak)
Updated Italian & Russian Translations
Reorganized the the code so all cs files are under the same project

DS4Updater 1.1.23

Support to skip downloading a language pack

Version 1.4.222

Added Press/Toggle Key to Special Actions, you can hold a trigger to hold a key or toggle a key with one set of buttons, and untoggle it by pressing or releasing another set of buttons
Added Disconnect BT to Special Actions, PS+Options to d/c is now added to Special actions and can be enabled for each profile. You can now set Disconnect BT to any control(s) and how long you need to hold the control(s) to take affect
Added Partial German Translation (Thanks Michél)
Added 95% Finished Russian Translation (Thanks overclockers.ru members: KoNoRIMCI & Sr_psycho)
Added Partial Italian Translation (Thanks Giulio)
Updates to the translations sheets, they should now have every bit of text in DS4Windows, minus the controls of the controller
English Spelling fixes
Main/Starting tab only shows info for connected controllers, and context menu only shows options for connected controllers.
Mouse wheel scrolling with analog sticks/triggers/gyro, the mouse now scrolls smoothly
Slightly reworked analog mouse movement + mouse acceleration (not as janky anymore)
When starting DS4Windows, if no controllers are connected, DS4Windows defaults to the profile tab
Certain log warnings (Like unable to get controller exclusively) shows up in red
Easter egg: try pressing a few buttons in sequence while in the log tab
Fixed Start Profile with TP off being unchecked next time a profile is opened
Other minor Bug Fixes, such as clearing the log then moving to a new tab crashing DS4W

DS4Updater 1.1.22

Use of .ds4w files to tell what changes need to happen in DS4Windows, when updating the updater will delete old files

Version 1.4.212

Added Version Portuguese (Brazil) Translation
Fixed crash when creating a new profile
Minor UI fixes

Version 1.4.21

Added Presets for Dpad, Left and Right Sticks, Face Buttons, Sixaxis, and Touchpad Swipes; right click on those controls to select a preset)
Fully fixed Scan code, now will work fine in old DirectX games
Macros for Special Actions can now have scan code enabled (if you didn’t know you can enable scan code on macros for single controls as well, even after you’ve configured the macro)
Control list now shows if scan code is enabled

Version 1.4.201

Fixed Scan code

Version 1.4.2

Special Actions: press a control or a set of controls to perform a macro, launch a program/file, or load a different profile. Create new actions in profile options, and check which ones you want the selected profile to use.
Set an analog curve for the left and right stick, see the changes live in the controller readout
Option to set the close button to minimize DS4Windows, and truly close it by the notification icon
Added Spanish Translations (added credits to the translations sheets so users can be properly thanked if wanted to be)
Sticks Deadzone reworked from being a square to radial as the controller readout actually shows
Fix pressing keyboard not setting an action for controls
Fix Tilts and Swipes controls not showing text in the control list
Fix program crashing when uses x360 macros with shift controls
Fix for trying to edit a profile from the context menu after never restoring DS4Windows form start.
Fix for settings low flash color
Now running with startup will always start minimized, even if start minimized is unchecked

DS4Updater 1.1.2

If a language pack is available for your language but not your country’s variation of it, the default language pack is downloaded instead

Version 1.4.161

By default Xinput ports 1-4 are used, this can be changed back in settings to 11-14 and anything in between
Better handling of moving appdata folder to %Appdata%/DS4Windows

Version 1.4.16

Extra actions for controls, set rumble, change lightbar and flash, and mouse sensitivity while holding a controls
Regardless of where DS4Windows is first placed, the driver will always install in DS4Windows’ directory
Appdata location is now named “DS4Windows”. If your profiles are saved in appdata “%Appdata%/DS4Tool” they will be moved automatically to “%Appdata%/DS4Windows”, assuming access to the files are available.

DS4Updater 1.1.16

Icon Update

Version 1.4.158

Fixed random mouse dancing in some games
When adding trigger actions to the left or right stick, fixed L2/R2 not working 100% of the time
Fixed profile for controllers not being changeable if usb was plugged in at start

Version 1.4.157

Experimental option in settings: Quick Charge controller by turning off BT when plugged via USB
Settings a deadzone of .10+ to the sticks or higher now affects the mouse movement as well
Use DS4 for Mapping checkbox now remembers how it was last set
Fix for starting minimized showing up in task manager and alt+tab, this also more reliably starts minimized

Version 1.4.155/156

Significant CPU usage decrease by reworking how single instances work, on a mobile i7 for example with a single controller connected usage went from 4-6% to .5-1.5%. With no controllers connected the usage went from 2.5-4.5% to 0%!
As mentioned before, single instances has been reworked, so trying to relaunch DS4W more reliably opens the previous instance
Fixed Shift modifier not working if main controls were not modified
Fixed Tilt Left for Shift modifier
Fixed default text of shift controls
Remove touchpad movement notification when swipe for controls is enabled
Can test the rumble motors separately via Heavy and Light
Truly implemented Flush HID (I think)
Slight change in profiles, when loading profiles in for the first time in this new version, there may be a slight delay
Updated French Translations
Removed mouse moving as an option for touch swipes controls, as they weren’t implemented nor have a purpose to be

DS4Updater 1.1.155

Don’t let the jump fool you, this update just keeps the numbers closer together. This update only contains general fixes

Version 1.4.15

Use Touchpad swipes for controls and disable it for mouse: swipe in 4 directions to use buttons, marcos, and even use the touchpad as an analog stick (Relive the great moments of playing an FPS on a touchscreen)
Mapping Stick directions to triggers now work properly

Version 1.4.1 [Mac(a)roni]

Record 360 controls using your DualShock 4 (PS: any old macros using hold control while running macro may be set to a new control when loaded, please re save your macro)
Macro recording now happens in the select an action window instead of a separate one
Save and Load Macro presets to use any time
When recording with delays (recommend for X360 macros) you can double click on delays to edit the time
When recording a new macro, previously saved Macros for that control are shown
Many minor Macro fixes
Giving major updates useless names that will never be seen outside of this changelog
Icon Update
Fixed shift modifier lightbar settings blocked off
High DPI support (144+)
Fixed various bugs at 120 DPI and higher
When installing the ds4 driver, Actually checks if the driver got installed instead of always saying install complete

Version 1.4.0.872

Really fixed the touchpad clicking this time

Small bug fix for first time users

Version 1.4.0.87

Fixed Touchpad still mouse clicking when set to a key
For first time users: The ds4 driver (virtual bus) will silently and automatically install after clicking step one in the setup window

DS4Updater 1.4.0.87

For multilingual users: if your language has translations for DS4W (currently only French) DS4Updater will also download the language pack as well.

Version 1.4.0.85

Many fixes for shift modifier

Version 1.4.0.81

Fix crash when disconnecting by PS+Options

Version 1.4.0.8

Rework x360 mapping similarly to v1.4.0.75, however this time testing has been done and truly works :). With this update you can map sticks to multiple things and swap the actions of two buttons/sticks/triggers
Remapping touchpad clicks improvements

Version 1.4.0.761

Revert back to old control style, will test the new control mapping later

Version 1.4.0.76

When using default controls, fix no controls working
When using custom controls, fix sticks not working
Hopefully removed DS4W from alt+tab menu when minimized

Version 1.4.0.75

Reworked x360 mapping again, better support for mapping multiple buttons to the same thing + swapping buttons
Made the exclusive warning last message when connecting a controller that can’t get exclusive control to make it more noticeable
Hovering over the log message at the bottom shows the full message
Default colors provided when a new profile is made for certain controls

Version 1.4.0.71

Rumble motors swapped to be correct
Bug fixes, including crashes and a small windows when minimized on Win7

Version 1.4.0.7

Improved mapping support: can better handle the switching of controls: ie triangle and circle/dpad and left stick/L1+R1 and L2+R2. If you have a profile with swap buttons, they may not work until you open the profile in settings and resave.
Servers moved to ds4winsdows.com
Remove DS4Windows from Alt+tab menu if minimized to tray (thanks youturnjason)
Basic support for command line arguments (right now just “-stop” is supported: starts program up without starting the ds4)

DS4Updater 1.1.0.7:

Servers moved to ds4windows.com
Bug fix for failing to fully close when cancelling an install

Version 1.4.0.61

Bug fix for dinput mode making multiple 360 controllers

Version 1.4.0.6

Profile option to turn off touchpad at start
Better disabling and re-enabling of the virtual x360 for dinput only mode
Bottom text of DS4Windows now hosts the description of items in profile options instead of a floating tooltip
If first startup of DS4Windows/no profiles are found, a default profile is made
Extra tip in driver window
Update to french translations (however the translations require another update now)

Version 1.4.0.56

Lightbar turns off when pressing Stop while wired

Version 1.4.0.55

Added start/stop to notification icon
Right click on the status icon in the main window to disconnect the controller (BT only)
Rumble testing actually varies as the boost value changes (you won’t notice a change with testing past 100%)
Better lightbar flashing, color has a better chance of changing back after not flashing etc.
Moved source code to Github, the link is on the about page of DS4Windows and my sig on pcsx2.net
Special feature (beta) for those who have a profile for Distance and use the controller in X360 mode.

Version 1.4.0.5

Option to only use Dinput, turn off X360 input and only use the DS4’s native input: useful for games that can use the ds4 as is without 360 input needed, but still want to use the lightbar and touchpad.
Added custom color when flashing, just click on the “Flash at” text
lightbar turns off fully when going into sleep mode
PS+touchpad also disables scrolling now
Update to french translations
Fixes to text

Version 1.4.0.32

Separated Translation on Save where dialog box
Fix updating when settings are in appdata
shortened notification icon’s popup text to avoid crashes

Version 1.4.0.3

Even better localization support
95% finished French Translation (I forgot to update the translations page so a few lines are missing, the French page has been updated, but the rest still need to be updated) Thanks to DirtyShady and Neur0Nerd for the Translations

Version 1.4.0.22

Fix for DS4 failing to connect for some people

Version 1.4.0.2

Option to start a program when loading a (auto-)profile/connecting a controller
Reworked mouse movement with analog sticks, still needs more fine tuning
Option to add a different color for when in shift modifier mode
Added default to regular controller mapping, which goes back to it’s original 360 mapped action if any
Big fixes: such as controller being disconnected when hiding the DS4 with D/C when stopping is on
Spelling fixes
DS4Updater 1.1.0.2: spelling fixes

Version 1.4.0.11

Fix for select an action window popping up when connecting a controller in some circumstances
DS4Updater: quicker startup, will only replace updater if the version is actually newer, smaller size

Version 1.4.0.1

Added Unbound to shift modifier
Reworked Settings tab layout so it looks less cluttered
Check Drivers at start is back, this way actually checks if the VBus driver is installed and needs to be if not. It was disabled because certain user accounts (like guests) couldn’t start the tool up, that has been fixed as well

Version 14/1.4

Versions will now be based on the file version, this way DS4Windows can be numbered using 4 parts (ie 1.4.11.2), this also allows the version number not to go so high so quickly
In Profile Settings::
- Shift modifier: Hold an action to use another set of controls, if nothing is set to the shifted control, in falls back to the default action
- IView input of controls, see exactly when a deadzone is passed and check the input delay for controllers (special thanks to jhebbel), click the on sixaxis panel
- Click the Empty text on in the lightbar box to copy the lightbar color from full to empty.
- While opened, option to keep the window size after closing the profile’s settings
- Old profiles are automatically upgraded if it’s missing new settings, such as how colors are now saved, sixaxis deadzones, and shift controls
- Other UI changes, such as flipped touchpad and other settings boxes
Fix for when clicking the semicolon in the select an action screen
Fix assigning Sixaxis action to a key
minor UI changes and bug fixes, such as auto resize of the log listview
DS4Updater: Also now works for the new numbering system, can read the version number right from the exe instead of in profiles.xml, UI additions to better notify users of errors, Bug fixes for non-portable users

Version 10.651

Fix for loading older profiles before 10.65
DS4Updater: update.zip remains if couldn’t unzip the files for whatever reason

Version 10.65

Sixaxis Deadzones can be reconfigured: 0.25+ recommended to lay down the controller without movement
Mouse Acceleration option
Rumble settings now more simple
Better detection of where profiles and settings are stored, if you use jheb’s tool and this as a portable one, it better detects which settings are which.
Smaller filesize for profiles.
Reorder of tabs
- DS4Updater: Support for other localizations where decimals use “,” instead of “.”
- Bug fixes: for when DS4Windows is still running while updating, when there is no internet connection/update doesn’t exist, when profiles.xml doesn’t exist.

Version 10.6

Sixaxis tilts can now mapped, map them to the analog sticks, buttons, keyboards, and even macros
Better Support of multiple action being mapped to analog sticks
Fixed crash with an empty macro
UI Fixes

Version 10.55

Dimming by idle timeout synced with color/dim by Battery % setting
Swipe to cycle through profiles can now be disabled.

Version 10.52

Input by DS4 in profile settings now turns off when off that tab
Able to use edit button to open that profile settings, even when profile settings are already open open.

Version 10.51

Fix for BT disconnecting while DS4Windows is running, and Disconnect BT when stopping is checked.

Version 10.5

Support for Left/Right Shift, Control, Alt in macros
Better support of Tab and media keys (note: media keys can not be held between actions)
Option to disconnect controller from BT if stopping/closing DS4Windows
Spelling fixes
Start of support for other languages, starting with very barebones support for Spanish, If anyone can help with translations of your language, please PM me here or email me here with translations for as much text as you can. Here is a link to all the text that appears in DS4Windows in English

Version 10.45

UI redesign for 360 controls in mapping window
Added manual mouse click buttons for 4th and 5th mouse button
Can also hold an X360 action while a macro is running
Changelog link in help window, also fixes in tips
Macro list scrolls down as you record strokes
DS4Updater: If settings are in appdata, the update zip actually unzips

Version 10.4

Truer Macro support: Record keystrokes and mouse clicks by the press and release, repeat a macro while button is held down or play once, option to record the delay between actions. NOTE: Recommended that you re-record macros, however old macros should work, however it hasn’t been tested)
Mouse movement works a bit better
Fix for startup shortcut disappearing/unchecking
When programs that are used in auto-profiles are uninstalled, they are removed from the auto profile list
Support for Scan code keys in macros

Version 10.361

Truly faster startup
Updater has been fixed

Version 10.36

Faster startup
Fix for crashes

Version 10.35

Fix at Windows startup showing Welcome window
Startup now uses a shortcut in the start menu startup folder instead of registry. Registry key now removed
Fix duplicates of programs showing up when batch adding programs
Clicking the X button in the main windows will close profile settings instead of the whole program if profile settings are open. Otherwise the program shuts down regularly
UI Fixes

Version 10.3

First time runs of DS4Windows ask where you want to save settings, Will automatically pick the settings location based one the two location profiles.xml is in (App folder or Appdata). If settings are in both, it will ask you to pick where you want to save, and attempt to delete the other settings. If settings are in the app folder and needs UAC to write, There is an option to copy over the files to appdata.
Disable touchpad mouse movement again by holding PS and touching the touchpad (instead of clicking)

Version 10.26

FIx for crash when DS4Windows and DS4Updater is in Program files on a drive that is not C

Version 10.25

Fix for Buttons inputting
DS4Updater: Fix for reading version

Version 10.2

Rest of DS4Windows has been upped to .NET 4.5 (If you have .net 4/already can run DS4Windows, this won’t affect you), thanks to this update, you can now…
Add delay to macros from one millisecond to 60 seconds, macros with delays only run once until pressed again. Without delays, the macro can be repeated while held down.
Profiles and settings are now back inside the application folder to help portability. It will remain in appdata as previous versions if DS4Windows is in a admin folder, I may try to add a setting for location saving.
Import profile option will automatically go to the appdata profile folder, auto profiles and settings will automatically copy over.
Option to delete the appdata folder if not in use in the settings tab, this way it helps with cleanup.
Another fix for auto profiles startup bug
Better reading of autoprofile program path names
Now only one instance of DS4Windows is possible, if another DS4Tool or DS4Windows that is not this version is started, this DS4Windows comes back into focus.
UI fixes

Version 10

DS4Windows no longer crashes if no source games are installed (ie shinra’s crash)
Auto profile has more ways to add programs, add origin games if installed, and start menu programs
You can also add by shortcuts (.lnk)
Auto Profiles now work by the foreground program
DS4Windows no longer checks for driver at start, will help speed up DS4’s connection when starting up with windows.
Welcome to DS4Windows Window is now an option in the Settings Tab, will automatically show up if mine or DSDCS was never started before.
Touchpad scrolling reworked via electrobrains newest build
Idle Timeout has a checkbox, also small UI fixes

Version 9.9

Auto Profiles are live(beta) – Automatically load profiles when starting up certain programs or games.
DS4Tool.exe merged with it’s dll’s, now named DS4Windows.exe
Settings tab – Hide DS4, Run at start up, Change update rate or disable it all together, turn off notifications and more there
there
When battery is low and starts flashing, it will not continue to flash when charging
Possible fix for memory leak
Small UI changes such as not being able to edit the text in combo boxes
Spelling fixes
Updater: Now doesn’t need admin rights to run, DS4Windows will try to start the updater with admin permissions if DS4Windows is located in an admin folder like program files, also renamed DS4Updater.exe. The old updater will automatically be deleted

Version 9.33

Better support for higher DPI users

Version 9.321

Fix for those using text at 125%

Version 9.32

Small fix for swapping profiles with touchpad

Version 9.31

Fix for profile name when making a new profile

Version 9.3

Option to change what happens to the lightbar when charging: options are normal, fade in and out, rainbow, and it’s own color
Settings for saving,renaming, and cancelling the save of a profile while in profile settings moved into the toolbar
Switch profiles now by a 2 finger swipe left or right on touchpad
When shutting down, the controller light turns fully off

Version 9.2

Context menu for profile list, assign profiles from there and more with a right click
Can now import by dragging profiles(.xml’s) directly into DS4Windows
Added back default light color when stopping/closing
Escape or Enter can now close the help window
small optimizations

Version 9.12

Bug fixes, such as default touchpad mouse clicking works again

Version 9.111

Bug fix when changing profiles with touchpad

Version 9.11

Bug fix for checking updates in Help

Version 9.1

Setting to adjust when battery flash begins
Import profiles moved to profiles toolbar
You can now export Profiles
Tool can get even smaller now, as checkboxes and start/stop button are on same line
Log clear button moved to log tab
UI fixes in About
Use Enter or escape to save or cancel profiles respectively in options or when duplicating profile
Use Enter, Delete or Ctrl+C in the profile list to edit, delete, or duplicate a profile respectively

Version 9

Revamped UI – Options are now in the same window as the main tool, Can edit profiles without it being selected, Organized Info of controllers, minimum size changes by number of controllers connected
You can now duplicate profiles
Cycle through profiles by holding L1+R1 and swiping left and right on the touchpad
Check for updates options in Hotkeys/About
Single click notification icon to open tool, middle mouse it to close DS4Windows
Small mouse movements with analog fixes
Mouse movement with triggers fixed
Alpha of Auto Profiles implemented, not yet able to use
Minor fixes

Version 8.2

Mouse movement reworked, pushing on the sticks works by a curve like xpadder
PS+Options no longer turns off the controller off if it’s charging

Version 8.1

Touchpad macros now work without also clicking
Mouse Buttons are now toggleable

Version 8

More mapping options!
- Toggle option: Press a button once and the key will be held down until the button is pressed again
- Macro option: Assign multiple keys or mouse buttons to a single button! Just check Macro and select the buttons in the order you want them to be pressed (maximum 5)
Light bar even closer to default bluetooth when stopping
When disconnecting Controller via PS button and Options, if PS is assigned to a key or keys, the key is let go.
If Idle timeout is on, the light bar idles fades when fully charged (but doesn’t disconnect)
DS4 Icon always shows, notifications only at startup, and when the main window is unfocused.
In options the tap, scroll, and slide are unchecked at start if any of them were turned off before
For always rainbow mode, the cycle goes in reverse when charging, remains dim if checked.

Version 7.8

Mouse Sensitivity now works with analog sticks as well as buttons and triggers
Option for using the controller input to change it’s mapping in options
Fix for lightbar not remembering the color
Disable edit/delete buttons until controllers finish connecting

Version 7.7

“Connecting…” issue fixed again, I think…
Pushing the Right stick down also works correctly now.
In options,when changing values on the light bar sliders, a tooltip shows up to the side showing the number.
The lightbar now only fades out when idle when half the idle time has passed.

Version 7.6

Options Redesign (Yes again), giving each control option a little more breathing room

Version 7.42

Hopefully fixed “Connecting…” issue (Thanks jheb)
Small ui/gui improvements:
- Start with windows always visible
- Tooltip on the rainbow icon
- Light Bar shows the default light blue when stopping/closing ds4windows. Light Bar also doesn’t go weird when charging and idle timeout is on.

Version 7.412

Small optimizations to lightbar rainbow and Keyboard strokes

Version 7.41

Lightbar Idle fade now works for all regions, not just Eastern Time

Version 7.4

When using Idle timeout, The lightbar now will fade as the controller sits idle.
Added a decimal place to idle timeout so you can use half/etc. minutes now.
Proper Display of percentages of dead-zones when reentering options

Version 7.315

Delete button actually deletes profiles

Version 7.31

Small bug fixes for analog sticks mapping

Version 7.3

Added analog stick deadzone, truly added trigger dead zones

Version 7.1

Added Start with windows option
DS4Windows now only checks for updates hourly (but only when running), updater will still check immediately when started.
Small UI changes

Version 7.01

If Virtual Bus is installed via DS4Windows, there is an uninstall link in about.

Version 7

This build adds a few more devs to the about page,
If you don’t have the Virtual Bus Driver installed, DS4Windows will walk you through installing the driver. This makes it easier to distribute a single zip and not have multiple exe’s in it.
If updater.exe is deleted/doesn’t exist it will be re downloaded.

Version 6.95

You can now press a button/axis/touchpad in options to change that control when in options.
The icon in the notification area also shows not only when minimized, but when the main window unfocused.
Fixed bug where when the tool is shrunken down, the last message of log didn’t show.

Version 6.9

DS4Tool: Version number saved to Profiles.xml so Updater can access it
Updater: Can now check for latest version by comparing current via Profiles.xml and new. Updater can also update itself.

Version 6.8

Profiles and settings are now saved in appdata, you can import your profiles from the old folder or any place

Version 6.6:

- Update checker now moved to AppData, this allows the program to be in Program files or other folders with elevated need privileges.

P.S. there is a new Updater.exe (Updater NEW.exe) please rename it to “Updater.exe” and replace with old one

Version 6.5:

Auto update is now live

Version 6:

Revamped Options