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Beta Release 0.4.3 – Extended Expiry November 29, 2009

Posted by aeontimeline in development.
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Aeon Timeline Version 0.4.0 has just been released. This new version is compatible with Snow Leopard, Leopard, and Tiger.

This new version just extends the expiry date for the current release, which is due to expire shortly. This version will not expire until the end of February 2010.

Development is continuing on the next major release of Aeon Timeline. The next version will include Custom Calendars, numerous bug fixes that have been reported from this version, and a few other additional changes. This version will probably be released early in the new year.

Follow the link for upgrade information.

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Beta Release 0.4.0 (Exporting, Snow Leopard) September 6, 2009

Posted by aeontimeline in bug fix, development, new feature, releases, usability.
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Aeon Timeline Version 0.4.0 has just been released. This new version is compatible with Snow Leopard, Leopard, and Tiger.

I would encourage everyone to update to this new release, as the new version is a major advancement.

The big addition to this release is in the improved exporting capabilities. The export mode allows you to filter events based on Tags, Story Arcs, Entities, and manual selection, and then export them to a variety of formats and applications, including:

  • Both Story Arc View and Entity View can be exported to a range of image files (BMP, GIF, JPEG, PDF, PNG, TIFF).
  • To Scrivener, via OPML (a better Scrivener exporter will be coming with Scrivener 2.0).
  • RTF document, HTML table
  • Other presentational timeline applications, including Bee Doc’s Timeline and Simile Timeline.

The export system uses a plugin architecture, which makes it easy for further applications to be added in future (discussions are underway with several other application developers). If there is an application you wish to see included, please let me know via the feedback form.

Other changes include background images, the ability to specify an entity’s age at first event, improvements to the collapsible timelines, and improved calculation speed.

Follow the link for upgrade information.

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Beta Release 0.3.1 – Story Arc View June 14, 2009

Posted by aeontimeline in development, new feature, releases, usability.
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Aeon Timeline Version 0.3.1 has just been released for both Leopard and Tiger. The version 0.3 release is the next major milestone in the evolution of Aeon Timeline.

I would encourage everyone to update to this new release, as the new version is a major advancement. 

The big addition to this release is the all new Story Arc View. Although it is not yet feature complete (the links between Story Arcs have not yet been implemented), it is still a big addition to Aeon Timeline. The new Story Arc view provides:

  • A horizontal timeline, using a similar folding timeline algorithm to the Entity View, that compresses time periods with little activity, and expands time periods when there are lots of events.
  • A much better temporal view of the timeline by placing all events at their exact location, and provides a visual display of events’ duration.
  • Events can be split into different story arcs with simple drag and drop operations, making it easy to sort out the events that belong together.
  • Story Arcs can be hidden and shown with a simple drop-down menu option, making it easy to concentrate on smaller sections of your timeline at once.
  • The Story Arc View is fully integrated with the Entity View, sharing the same Hot Tags bar, maintaining selections as you toggle between views, etc.

The next version will provide vast improvements to the somewhat limited exporting and printing options currently available. Please participate in the discussion over on the Scrivener forums regarding exporting the timeline data to Scrivener (and other writing software): http://www.literatureandlatte.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=6085

 

Follow the link for upgrade information. 

 

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