Mailplane 2.1.5 released

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Release notes:

• NEW: Support for the new and fast Gmail "separate" windows (more information).
• FIX: PDF menu item wasn't created on Mailplane installation
• FIX: Growl notifications didn't open in the main window when the main window was hidden.
• FIX: Adobe Flash 10.1 beta 3 prevented attachments uploads.
• FIX: Memory leak when using drag and drop
• FIX: Inbox or separate window could become grey after a drag and drop operation
• FIX: Initial URL for Gmail didn't always have the correct scheme
• FIX: Separate window didn't close after archive, delete, or report spam.
• CHANGE: Removed custom WebKit nightly frameworks as the Google has fixed the "duplicating chat box" problem.
• FIX: open location in AppleScript didn't work
• FIX: Typo in help menu

Mailplane supports Google Buzz

Monday, February 15, 2010

Exciting news for Gmail users: Google Buzz is here! It allows you to share updates, links, photos, and videos with your friends and/or the world:

As Google Buzz is part of Gmail, it is fully supported by Mailplane. Just enable Buzz using the Buzz promo screen and then click the "Buzz" link in the sidebar to post an update.

What if you don't get the promo page? The Buzz promo screen automatically shows up when you start Mailplane or switch to an account. If you are using "Offline Gmail", you need to enable buzz in your preferred web browser. The use the Mailplane > Reset Gmail Session menu item to see the Buzz sidebar item in Mailplane.

More information about Google Buzz:

• Buzz site
• Offical Gmail blog

Mailplane 2.1.4 released

Friday, January 29, 2010

• NEW: AppleScript/OutgoingMessage property for picture optimization: optimizeAttachments.
• FIX: Command-L and other keyboard shortcuts/buttons didn't work anymore (caused by Gmail changes).
• FIX: Apply/Remove label didn't filter with the current search text when re-opened.
• FIX: HTML signature above quoted text didn't work with the "Default Text Styling" lab feature.
• FIX: Under some circumstances the drag and drop message didn't disappear.
• FIX: iPhoto plugin removal didn't completely restore to the previous state
• FIX: Separate window and print window didn't always have a title.
• FIX: Drag/Drop to app icon didn't always optimize pictures.

Mailplane 2.1.3 released

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Important news

• A Gmail/WebKit problem (the repeating chat box) caused Mailplane and Safari to hang and crash. This Mailplane version solves the problem. More info...
• Gmail now uses https by default. When you use "Offline Gmail" the change can lead to sync problems. More info...

Translation news

• NEW: Thanks to Juan Juan Antonio Vermejo the Spanish translation is back!
• NEW: The Italian translation is back. Kudos to Monica Cainarca.
• UPDATED: Simplified and Traditional Chinese thanks to Jim Chiu

Bug fixes

• NEW: Mailplane is now available for Tiger, Leopard, and Snow Leopard. Each version will check for the correct OSX version at startup.
• FIX: File > Insert > File in separate window didn't work.
• FIX: Display problems, when the "Gmail Text Size" was missing in the preference file.
• FIX: Duplicating Gmail chat box issue (hang/crash at startup): Included WebKit nightly to fix this problem.
• FIX: Crash when attaching files and using Adobe Flash 10.1 beta 2.
• FIX: Preferences > Accounts > Signature wasn't always saved.
• FIX: The "sign-in" link in Google Docs sidebar didn't work for Google Apps accounts. (You still get 404, but that's a temporary Gmail problem. Please use View > Reload Page to get back to your inbox).
• FIX: Mail > Insert > Email Address didn't work with incomplete address book entries (no name, for instance)
• FIX: Mail > Insert > Email Address didn't refresh when Address book was changed

Solution for the Gmail/WebKit issue causing crashes

Monday, January 11, 2010

A recent Gmail update crashes Mailplane, Safari, and other WebKit based applications. The Gmail help forum has a couple of threads concerning this problem and it is now listed on the Gmail known issues page. Not all Gmail accounts seem to be affected, but those who are, experience a duplicating chat box that lead to a crash.

Solution: If you affected by this Gmail bug, consider using the 2.1.3 preview version. It contains the latest WebKit nightly build, which solves the issue.

Mailplane 2.1.2 released

Friday, December 11, 2009

Fixes/Changes:

• NEW: The Russian translation is back! Thanks to Igor Terekhov!
• UPDATED: French translation by Michel Tribet.
• UPDATED: Romanian translation by Ovi Pascui
• NEW: mailplane:// URLs now automatically switch accounts if needed.
• NEW: http://mail.google.com URLs can now be opened in Mailplane (for example with choosy). They work the same as mailplane URLs.
• CHANGED: File > New and File > New Separate do not require keyboard shortcuts anymore.
• CHANGED: Fallback on "Basic attachment feature" when Flash or Google Gears isn't working.
• CHANGED: Mail > Insert > Email Address...: You can now double click the group to insert all members of an address group.
• CHANGED: Error dialog when downloads are in progress
• FIX: Unchecked Preferences > Advanced > Enable Google Gears with installed Google Gears could cause loading delays or hangs.
• FIX: Command-L didn't work anymore (Gmail changes)
• FIX: Possible crash when attaching files from a network drive
• FIX: Rare crash on Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger)
• FIX: Picasa > Email didn't work.
• FIX: AppleScript "directlySend" property on OutgoingMessage didn't work with attachments.
• FIX: Mail > Goto menu items wrote a 'g' character into an open chat panel.
• FIX: Download windows wasn't shown when the download cancellation message was shown.
• FIX: Gmail signatures not replaced with HTML signature when "Default text styling" lab feature was enabled.
• FIX: class conflict warnings when ClickToFlash is installed.
• FIX: URL drag and drop (from Safari address bar, for instance) didn't work under Snow Leopard
• FIX: Crash when using Mail > Insert > File...Command-Option-F.
• FIX: Sets focus to the body text to prevent keyboard shortcut problems.
• FIX: BCC field was focused with Auto-BCC field.
• FIX: Auto-BCC didn't work with name in email address: Ruben Bakker <ruben@mailplaneapp.com>
• FIX: Possible crash when Mailplane was minimized
• FIX: Help > Mailplane Help > Know Issues didn't show anything

Mailplane 2.1.1 released

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Fixes/Changes:

• NEW: Support for Flash 10.1 beta
• NEW: Support for Offline Gmail and attachment uploading while offline (Currently, "Inserting Images" doesn't work with Offline Gmail)
• CHANGED: Mailplane checks for if cookies can be stored and will tell user about a incompatible system setting.
• IMPROVED: Auto-BCC automatically shows the BCC field. mailto: URLs and AppleScript automatically get the Auto-BCC field.
• FIX: Preferences > Tweak UI > Custom Stylesheet wasn't applied to the rich text.
• FIX: Auto-BCC didn't work when replying.
• FIX: When put in a folder containing a slash '/' in its name, Mailplane wouldn't start up.
• FIX: Unread message counter didn't work with "Right side chat" lab feature.
• FIX: Spaces in email address could lead to notification problems.
• FIX: Possible crash when started for the first time.

FYI: I am currently working on the "loading stalls when switching accounts" issue.

Mailplane 2.1 released

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Mailplane 2.1 has just been released and is free for all registered users. Use the Mailplane > Check for Update menu item to load it or use the direct download link.

Here's what the latest version has to offer.

Multiple email signatures

Define as many signatures as you want. Each signature can be formatted and linked to an image. If you have multiple “from” addresses, Mailplane will insert the matching signature. Learn how to setup your first signature.

Insert images into message text

Attachments are great, but wouldn’t it be nice to insert images into the message text? With the “Inserting Images” Gmail lab feature you now can. And Mailplane adds image 'drag and drop' and screenshots to the lab feature. Learn how to setup and use the feature.

Offline Gmail

Mailplane now supports the Gmail Offline lab feature. Take your Gmail offline to read, answer and compose emails when you are disconnected from the internet. Learn more.

Check out the complete list for all changes and improvements.

I hope you like your new Mailplane!

New Mailplane how-to articles

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Mailplane offers more than one might realize. The new "how-to" documentation can help you get more out of Mailplane. Each how-to article comes with screenshots and step by step instructions.

You find the articles in support section of the mailplaneapp.com website or by opening the online help: (Use the Help > Mailplane Help menu item to access it).

As a start over a dozen articles have been published. Over the next few days, more will follow. I plan to cover all new 2.1 features and focus on some getting started topics. If you miss a particular article, please suggest it.

Enhanced License: Use Mailplane on all your Macs

Until recently, a Mailplane single user license was limited to two Macs. Because many users needed Mailplane on more Macs, I've decided to lift this limitation:

• Single-user license: Install on all Macs you personally use. Use it at home, school, work: just anywhere. Limitation: Make sure you're the only user. Please do not share your license with anyone else.
• Family license: Allow up to five (5) family members living in the same household to use Mailplane on their Macs. As with the single user license, there is no machine limitation for any of the five users.
• Site license: For a number of users working at the same organization. Again, each user may use it anywhere.

This improved license applies to all registered users! You don't need to re-install or re-download anything.

Tip: If you need to upgrade your license (say from "single user" to "family"), check out the new upgrade page.

Mailplane 2.0.15 released

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Release notes:

Fixed issues caused by some recent Gmail changes:

• Send, Discard, and Save Now toolbar buttons and menu items stopped working
• Attachment handling like drag and drop didn't work correctly
• Command-L (Apply/Remove Label) showed empty list

Plus:

• FIX: Error message at startup when used with some InputManagers.

Mailplane 2.0.14 released

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Release notes:

• NEW: Correct Address book First/Last name ordering (for Japanese users)
• UPDATED: Russian translation (thanks to Vlad)
• FIX: Unread message counter didn't work correctly for some accounts
• FIX: Changed keyboard detection logic

Tip: If you encounter any problems, please check out the known issues page.

Mailplane 2.0.13 released

Monday, August 31, 2009

Release Notes:

• INFO: Mailplane fully supports Snow Leopard.
• FIX: Disabled the "Click To Flash" inside of Mailplane.
• FIX: Crash when checking for unread messages.

Mailplane is ready for Snow Leopard

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Tomorrow is "Snow Leopard" day! Both Mailplane versions (stable and beta) are ready for the new and shiny OS release.

Mailplane has been tested on the most recent Snow Leopard developer preview version. However, tomorrow's final release may still have a few "surprises" for Maiplane. In case you get stuck, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure you have the very latest Mailplane version. (Important: Mailplane 1.x isn't supported anymore and won't work with Snow Leopard).
• If you have Google Gears and you get a blank main screen instead of your inbox, please upgrade Google Gears or uninstall Google Gears. Update (08/29): So far Google hasn't upgraded Google Gears for Safari - please uninstall Google Gears for now and watch this page for the version.
• Maybe an incompatible InputManager is the culprit? To find out: Disable all InputManagers by renaming this folder: /Library/InputManagers. Restart Mailplane to apply the change. When your done testing, rename the folder back to /Library/InputManagers.
• To find out if it is a general problem or Mailplane bug, please open https://mail.google.com/mail inside Safari (not Firefox).

For more information visit the support section or send me a message.

Mailplane 2.0.12 released

Friday, August 21, 2009

Release notes:

• CHANGED: The "offline indicator" is now disabled when installing Mailplane. Tip: The setting can be changed on the Preferences > Advanced preference page.
• FIX: OSX 10.5.8 only: License installation didn't work correctly
• FIX: Keyboard shortcut check at startup didn't work
• FIX: Authentication SSL certificate error when using some USB wireless modems
• FIX: Authentication didn't work with some proxy servers