Batch-RegEx changelog

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Changes in 1.4:

Some adaptations to support modern versions of Windows
The backup files are now created in subfolders to preserve their original names and prevent them from being processed again in error
The creation timestamp is preserved when writing out the modified files
Open sets folder item in the Expressions menu (to allow for sets to be renamed and deleted)
A summary is given at the end of a batch process (count of files processed, skipped, and failed)
Changed expression sets are indicated with an asterisk in the title bar
File extension filtering to restrict which files get processed to only those with the specified extensions
The expression set name now comes first in the window title
Start over is now Ctrl+N (as in New) as Ctrl+R typically indicates Refresh!
The Go button no is longer the default button, to avoid accidental operation (in fact, the program was specifically designed to commence processing when the numeric keypad enter key was pressed, which is too dangerous, especially in Windows where both enter keys are typically treated as CRLF)
[Fix] Tips window text was not read-only!
[Fix] When processing subfolders, relative pathnames were reported incorrectly (missing leading character and extraneous backslash)
A marginally less dreadful icon

Creation of backup files can now be disabled. Rather, they’re treated as temporary files and deleted. [Jaco Gunter]
The phantom buttons in the main window have departed as quickly as they arrived.

Passing the program an entire folder no longer causes it to process all the backup files and then stop short [Jonathan Livni]
Relative paths are shown in the progress window for items within folders for clarity

The number of matched rules is reported for each file; any files for which no rules matched are skipped and left untouched.
The save changes dialog no longer maps the escape key to No instead of Cancel!

Comments are now supported in the expression list (lines beginning with “\ ”)
When performing multiple operations on the same files, the correct files are read back in, instead of the back-up copies being read instead [Anthony Bowden]
Expressions > Start over implemented
Prompt to save changes when loading a saved set or starting over
[Mac] The output file now has the same creator code as the input file
[Win32] Message dialogs now use correct system alert sounds and the buttons are 2px taller

Instead of writing the output to a new file, each input file is renamed as a back-up, and the output file replaces the input file.
Some clean-up of the UI
Correct Web page URL for the about box Web hyperlink!