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iProcrastinate Redux Released for Mac

Littleodie914

Littleodie914

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Phew. Couple years worth of work, and just like that, it's out in the real world. :)

4-5 years ago, I released iProcrastinate for Mac. It was pretty weak, but it got the job done. Adding features on top of shaky code resulted in bugs that were more and more difficult to fix. A couple years ago, I scrapped the existing code and started over.

Today, finally, version 1.0 is available for download, for free. I want to thank all the developers and beta testers from MacRumors who have helped me finish and polish this app. I can't put into words how helpful you all have been.

Enough with the banter, go get it. :cool:

Few notes:

  • The data from the old iProcrastinate is unfortunately not transferrable to the new version. (I know, it sucks.) The new version does not use Core Data, but rather a homebrewed data loader/serializer. This way, the platforms are limitless. (Redmond, anyone?)
  • Mac version uses Sparkle for updates, so you should all be in the loop for future versions.
  • iPhone version is a month off, but will be released late January/early February. Will cost $0.99
  • iPad version will be released a month or two after the iPhone version. Will cose $1.99
  • Initial releases of code that has been in development for years is soon to be rough. I appreciate your patience as any bugs/issues are worked out.
 

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This is great. Been using iProcrastinate for months, so it's nice to have this updated version. I look forward to continuing using this product, it's helping me make it through university!
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One issue I had with the old version and I found still exists with the new is that if I close the window, I cannot open it again by clicking on the app in the dock. I must quit the app and re-open it.

Any chance of this being fixed?
 
celticpride678 said:
The new version looks much for 'Mac-like'. Thanks for the update!
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You're welcome. Hope you enjoy it. :)

Tyler23 said:
One issue I had with the old version and I found still exists with the new is that if I close the window, I cannot open it again by clicking on the app in the dock. I must quit the app and re-open it.

Any chance of this being fixed?
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Crap. That was on my list of things to do, and I forgot it. (Embarrassing, coming from a guy who writes a task management app.) 1.0.1 will be out later today. :) (Hope you selected to update automatically! :D)
 
Yep! Good news.

Also, quick question about a scenario.

Say I have something due tomorrow. As of now, it's not showing in the dock an item due today (obviously), but if I don't quit the app before tomorrow, will it automatically recognize that it is now the due date and display this in the dock icon, or would it not recognize this until the app is quit & restarted?

Sorry if this is confusing..I'm tired and it's the best wording I could come up with..
 
celticpride678 said:
Have you ever thought about making a menu bar icon for it? So that when a user clicks it, a drop-down of their tasks shows up.
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Tyler23 said:
Yep! Good news.

Also, quick question about a scenario.

Say I have something due tomorrow. As of now, it's not showing in the dock an item due today (obviously), but if I don't quit the app before tomorrow, will it automatically recognize that it is now the due date and display this in the dock icon, or would it not recognize this until the app is quit & restarted?

Sorry if this is confusing..I'm tired and it's the best wording I could come up with..
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Yea, both the menu item and the fix for that scenario are implemented in 1.0.0, but both are disabled. They need a bit more testing, though the refresh fix will be in 1.0.1. (The menu item will not.)
 
Wow you are really on top of things.

I've already shown your app to friends who will hopefully download it as well. I wish all developers were this good!
 
Version 1.1.0 released, includes the status bar item. (Though it goes away when the app quits - I think it just works better that way.)

Also, both the Mac and iPhone versions have been submitted to the App Store and are pending approval! :D
 
hey

Will give your app a whirl over the next couple of weeks, seeing as i have so much uni stuff to do.

Quick question, the sync option, i assume, requires both devices to be on the same network to sync? is there any plans for automatic cloud syncing? Appreciate that there would be additional costs on your end for this, so i would be happy to pay for such feature.


Thanks

Matt
 
mattpreston11 said:
hey

Will give your app a whirl over the next couple of weeks, seeing as i have so much uni stuff to do.

Quick question, the sync option, i assume, requires both devices to be on the same network to sync? is there any plans for automatic cloud syncing? Appreciate that there would be additional costs on your end for this, so i would be happy to pay for such feature.


Thanks

Matt
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Matt,

Nope, no plans for cloud syncing. I don't like the idea of having to host every user's data, because at that point I have to incur not only the cost of maintaining that service/machine, but also the responsibility of backing up their data and ensuring reliability 24/7.

You do have to be on the same wireless network to sync, I decided this is the best way to go as it provides speed, security, and no middle-man. :)
 
Cheers for your reply

What about external sources for syncing? or maybe thinking of it as a more elegant way of backing up.

When i get round to using the app i will probably save a backup to my idisk on my laptop then load it up next time im on my desktop, then its fairly in sync, although wouldnt be with my iphone. If there was an option to restore from a backup on the iphone, and then if i could chose my idisk as a location that ive stored the backup.Just a thought, i think its a really handy looking app, but personally im moving between 3 devices, and having them in sync is really important for me.
 
mattpreston11 said:
Cheers for your reply

What about external sources for syncing? or maybe thinking of it as a more elegant way of backing up.

When i get round to using the app i will probably save a backup to my idisk on my laptop then load it up next time im on my desktop, then its fairly in sync, although wouldnt be with my iphone. If there was an option to restore from a backup on the iphone, and then if i could chose my idisk as a location that ive stored the backup.Just a thought, i think its a really handy looking app, but personally im moving between 3 devices, and having them in sync is really important for me.
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You can create and restore from backups on the iPhone, which are contained in the app. (So that syncing with iTunes will also back them up.)

You can also create and restore from backups on the Mac as well, and the backup files (extension .IPR) are simple files that can be emailed, stored, etc.

Edit: You cannot restore from a remote location on the iPhone though. If you have a file stored remotely, you'll want to restore from that file on your Mac, then sync your iPhone to your Mac.
 
Phew, exciting! There are now 3 versions of iProcrastinate available on the stores:

iProcrastinate for iPhone - $0.99 - Link
iProcrastinate Lite for iPhone - FREE - Link
iProcrastinate for Mac - FREE for a limited time - Link

Snag the Mac version while it's free, and check out the free, Lite version of iProcrastinate for iPhone to get started! :)

The Mac version is free for a limited time - but, there's a version on my personal site that is currently free. The version on my website is installable on Leopard, and it will remain free, but no more development is going to occur for it. (Though it will continue to work/sync for the foreseeable future.) Over the next few months though, anyone with the free version will want to upgrade to the Mac App Store version. (Preferably sooner, while it's free! :D)
 
I have a quick suggestion:

Is it possible to have a no due date option for a task?

I ask because some of my tasks are overarching tasks and open-ended tasks.
 
As of now that's technically not possible, but you could set the task to repeat every day, at least in the mean time.
 
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