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Changelog

All notable changes to the VASP DOS Plotter project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[1.0.0] - 2024-01-XX

Added

Initial release of VASP DOS Plotter
Professional GUI application with tkinter
Multi-file plotting capabilities with different color schemes
Interactive energy range sliders with real-time updates
Context-aware settings that adapt to single-file vs multi-file modes
Smart legend with file path formatting and intelligent truncation
Professional logo, icon, and favicon
Comprehensive documentation (README, GUI usage guide, About section)
Author information and project mascot
Support for various DOS file formats
Export functionality (PNG, PDF, SVG, CSV)
Threaded file loading for responsive UI
Debounced plot updates for smooth interaction
Auto-detection of optimal energy ranges
Zoom and reset functionality
Error handling and validation
Virtual environment setup
Windows batch launcher
MIT License

Features

File Management: Browse and load DOS files with smart file type detection
Multi-File Plotting: Compare multiple DOS files in a single plot with different colors
Interactive Controls: Real-time sliders for energy range adjustment
Professional Output: High-quality plots suitable for publications
Context-Aware UI: Settings adapt based on current plotting mode
Smart Legend: File paths shown with intelligent formatting
Export Options: Multiple formats with customizable resolution
Responsive Design: Non-blocking operations with progress indicators

Technical Details

Python 3.7+ compatibility
Dependencies: matplotlib, numpy, Pillow
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Professional GUI with tkinter
Threaded file operations
Debounced UI updates
Comprehensive error handling

Documentation

Complete README with setup instructions
Detailed GUI usage guide
About section with project information
Author profile and background
Contributing guidelines
MIT License

[Unreleased]

Planned Features

Command-line interface improvements
Additional file format support
Enhanced export options
Plugin system for custom analysis
Batch processing capabilities
Integration with other VASP tools

Known Issues

None currently known

Version History

v1.0.0: Initial release with full GUI functionality
v0.1.0: Early development version (not released)

Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on contributing to this project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.