Category: TaskCard

TaskCard 2.0.7 Released

TaskCard 2.0.7 is released with the following changes. The in-app updating system I’m using has been totally automated so I hope to release more frequent updates now.

In the past it’s been such a  hassle to release the 3 versions (demo, full version, App Store version) that I’ve avoided making small updates but the new system should fix this problem.

What’s new?

IMPORTANT: The auto-updating framework “Sparkle” has been updated to the latest stable version. The previous version was a potential security risk so please update to this version.
NEW: Pasting rich text (from web sites for example) removes any background color to preserve formatting in the card.
NEW: Cards can be “pinned” keeping them on top of all other windows except when in Dashboard mode (see the Card menu).
NEW: Option in the Edit menu to always paste and match style.
NEW: Copying and pasting card/item hyperlinks pastes the actual card or item name, respectively. This makes using hyperlinks much easier than before.
IMPROVED: Making new sheets doesn’t prompt for location in order to save time. Currently only sheets in the sheet folder are valid so this option makes more sense as of this version but will likely change in the future.
IMPROVED: The default card preference has been removed in favor of fixed new card shortcuts for each card type.
IMPROVED: Cards can be resized to the smallest amount possible now without the GUI overlapping.
FIXED: Slow input when adding new tasks on Sierra.
FIXED: The tab overflow button is aligned correctly.
FIXED: Crashes and bugs when changing sheet group names.
CHANGED: TaskCard is now a 64-bit binary.

TaskCard 2.0.4 Update

Minor bug fix update.

  • IMPROVED: Deleting cards or sheets will remove events from calendars.
  • FIXED: Printing is allowed in the sandboxed version.
  • FIXED: Graphical glitch which could cause “zombie cards” when changing sheets.
  • FIXED: Crash after deleting sheets and changing to new sheet.

TaskCard 2.0.2 Update

Minor update with bug fixes for OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

  • IMPORTANT: Fixed bug when changing sheets which started on OS X El Capitan.
  • FIXED: Bug when editing a task that reverts the calendar after it was set.
  • FIXED: Bugs with row numbering.
  • FIXED: Add card button on bottom bar is working.
  • FIXED: Crash when deleting list items then changing sheets.

Upgrading to TaskCard 2

TaskCard 2 Screenshot
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How To Upgrade

If you are a TaskCard or NoteCard user that has purchased  after January 1st 2015  (but not after the release of TaskCard 2 on September 6th) the upgrade is free but you must contact upgrade@thealchemistguild.com with a copy of the receipt  either from PayPal or the Mac App Store. However, this offer does not apply to new purchases but you can request a discount code at any time (see below).

There will be a month delay or more before TaskCard 2 appears on the Mac App Store and if you purchased after the date stated above I can not upgrade you for free with Mac App Store version. I apologize but if you want the purchase to remain with the Mac App Store you’ll have to pay full price when it’s available.

If you are a TaskCard or NoteCard user that has purchased before January 1st 2015 the upgrade is not free and will cost $8 USD pending a discount code.

Users who purchased through PayPal or joined the mail list should have received an email containing the discount code but if you have not please contact us at upgrade@thealchemistguild.com with a copy of the receipt  either from PayPal or the Mac App Store.

Free Trial

You can try TaskCard 2 for free by downloading the demo here.

The demo is fully functional but will include a purchase button in the menu bar and splash screen upon startup and once per day if left open.

Legacy sheet files from TaskCard 1 or NoteCard are not compatible with TaskCard 2 but can be imported and converted into the new format. For this reason you should either move your old sheet files or choose a new location for TaskCard 2 sheets (which you will be prompted to do when the program first launches).

Purchasing

If you would like to purchase the upgrade please go to this page and enter the discount code you received.

The purchase page available from within the demo will not offer a discount so you must use this link.

NOTE: Before purchasing please consider that TaskCard 2 requires OS 10.9 Mavericks or above to run.

Suggestions, Questions, Concerns?

Because you’re already TaskCard users you’re the most familiar with it and your suggestions are very valuable to use and other users. Your feedback as users is crucial for the robustness, stability and long term success of the program.

Please feel free to contact info@thealchemistguild.com with your suggestions for features you would like to see in future versions, missing features from the original you would like to have reintroduced and most importantly bugs or faulty behavior.

Thank you all for your continued support of TaskCard!

– Ryan

 

TaskCard and NoteCard plans for 2.0

TaskCard and NoteCard have been seriously neglected as I have stopped actively developing them over the last year and months. After struggling with a NoteCard update and making an iOS version of TaskCard I decided the app basically needs a rewrite using a modern code base. TaskCard was designed as such a simple app using a sprite engine (for fun) but the design has proved to by unmanageable and as the project expands it just gives me more and more problems.

For this reason I have decided to rewrite TaskCard as a 2.0 and merge NoteCard into TaskCard (i.e. note cards). Additionally I’m going to change some fundamentals of how the app works, using a document structured approach and start focusing more on the project management end (the original intent of the app but I’m not removing any features).

Most importantly the app will be designed to be ported to iOS from the beginning since these days not having a portable version almost renders the app useless for many users. I may even be able to release both at the same time.

I now have time to start working on this again since finishing Desktops (finally!) and with some luck I can transition most of the complicated parts of the app to the new design easily and this won’t be a project lasting longer than a few months.

Thanks for you patience!