Hyper Plan Newsletter 23 : Timestamping and bug fixes

Hyper Plan v2.8.4 released

Hyper Plan v2.8.4 is now available for Windows and Mac. This is another test release, to allow customers to give feedback on the new ‘connections’ feature that will soon be available in Hyper Plan Professional Edition.

This is primarily a bug fix release. But we have also added the ability to easily add timestamped text into the Notes tab of the Add Card and Edit Card windows.

Timestamp notes

Find out more and download the new release from the release page:

Download the update

This is a test release and therefore a work in progress. So we recommend you copy any important plans before editing them in this test version (you can easily do this using File>Duplicate File… in Hyper Plan).

Bugs

It has been quite a week for software bugs.

Apple root login bug

American Airlines bug

We take pride in our work and endeavor to make Hyper Plan robust and bug free. But:

So some bugs are inevitable. You can help us keep them to a minimum by reporting any bugs you think you might have found.

FAQ

How do I add connections to my plan?

Please see the previous newsletter.

Can I select connections in the Cards pane?

Yes. But it can be a bit fiddly on a busy plan. Try zooming right in and clicking on the head of the arrow (which is larger than the stem). Alternatively drag a ‘rubber box’ over the connection(s) you wish to select.

Do I have to uninstall earlier versions before I install v2.8.4?

No. We recommend you leave v2.7.0 installed, so you can easily revert it if you need to.

Can v2.8.4 read plans created by v2.8.3 and earlier?

Yes.

Can v2.8.3 and earlier read plans created by v2.8.4?

Yes, but any connections related data read into v2.7.0 or earlier will be lost.

What sort of feedback can I send?

We are interested in any sort of feedback, but in particular:

Email us your feedback.

What happens when v2.8.4 expires?

There will either be another test version or you will be able to buy an upgrade to Hyper Plan v2 Professional Edition.

What happens when the Professional Edition is released?

You can either:

a) Continue using the current production version, which will be renamed to Hyper Plan Home Edition. But you won’t be able to use the new Professional Edition features, such as connections.

or

b) Pay the price difference between Hyper Plan Home edition and Hyper Plan Professional Edition to upgrade and get the new Professional Edition features.

How much will Hyper Plan Professional Edition cost?

Probably around $80 (US) for a perpetual license for 1 named user. This would make the cost to upgrade from Home Edition to Professional Edition around $40 (US).

When will Hyper Plan Professional Edition be for sale?

Hopefully December, but we make no promises. It’s ready when it’s ready.

Andy Brice
Oryx Digital Ltd
30-Nov-2017