http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/tags.php?tag=beta Forums for Useful Fruit Software en-US Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:56:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/search.php http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-7559 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:35:21 +0000 nieltyler 7559@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Check the the updates version available, files will not be open at all when you have the old one.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Niel Tyler, we design <a href="http://www.kekacase.com/design-features/" rel="dofollow">ipad smart cover</a> </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-407 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:46:22 +0000 c-had 407@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>I can't say for sure, but hopefully in the next couple weeks. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-403 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:50:07 +0000 rmyoungnc 403@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Thanks. I bought Pear Note through the Mac App Store. I think I'll just wait for version 2.1.1. Do you know when that one will be out? </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-400 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:08:18 +0000 c-had 400@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>If you're running Pear Note from usefulfruit.com, it's pretty easy. To get the latest beta:</p> <p>Launch Pear Note, go to Preferences, and select the following options:<br /> - Check for updates automatically<br /> - Include beta releases<br /> Then select "Check For Updates" from the Pear Note menu to install the latest beta.</p> <p>After doing this, you'll get automatic updates to the latest beta. If you don't want to continue updating to beta releases, just go back and uncheck "Include beta releases" after you're done testing.</p> <p>If you got Pear Note from the Mac App Store, it's a bit more difficult as Apple does not allow us to include any alternate distribution method within our apps. You can email me and I can get you a beta copy that way, though you'll have to just watch for a new version as it will not auto-update. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-397 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:28:02 +0000 rmyoungnc 397@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>How do we get the beta that fixes the Lion issue? </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-395 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:49:18 +0000 c-had 395@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Ah, you're running Pear Note on Lion. There's a bug that causes the File-&gt;Open menu to not work on Lion. It's fixed in the current beta, and will be fixed in 2.1.1. You can try the beta if you like, or just open files from Finder or using search.</p> <p>Note that this actually has nothing to do with Pear Note for iPad. You'll notice the same behavior with documents created in Pear Note for Mac. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-394 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:14:44 +0000 dbogart 394@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Further on this issue:</p> <p>I have Pear Note for Mac 2.1 and the latest version on the iPad. I'm using Lion. I just downloaded Dropbox today. So everything is current.<br /> The DropBox folder indicates that the files are synced.</p> <p>When I try to open the files from Pear Note for Mac, I get a "This file cannot be opened" message.</p> <p>However, if I double-click on the file in the Dropbox folder, Pear Note opens the file.</p> <p>When I close the file, Pear Note will then open the file from the Open Menu.</p> <p>Hmmmm. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-391 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:40:10 +0000 c-had 391@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>The most common reasons are:</p> <p>1) The version of Pear Note for Mac is too old. You need at least 2.1. Make sure you're up to date.<br /> 2) The sync didn't complete. This can be because Pear Note for iPad didn't finish syncing or because your Mac is still downloading the documents. Check the Dropbox icon in your Mac's menubar to see if your Mac is still syncing. If there's a green checkmark, it's done. If there's a blue circular arrow rotating, it's still syncing.</p> <p>If those aren't it, please send an email to <a href="mailto:support@usefulfruit.com">support@usefulfruit.com</a> and I'll try to help you track down the problem.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Chad </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-390 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:30:55 +0000 charlieb 390@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>I saved three files created on Pear Notes for Ipad and tried to use them with Pear Note for Mac and I get an error message saying that the files cannot be opened. Please help. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-386 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:15:44 +0000 joshuasargent 386@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>I'd love to beta test the iPad version. I'm a long-time Pear Note user on the Mac - I use it several times every week to record client meetings and design sessions while taking notes. I recently got a Zagg/Logitech bluetooth keyboard for my iPad 2 and have been using it consistently to take notes during meetings when I don't need the audio recorded. I would LOVE to use Pear Note on the iPad. Some way to sync with the Mac version would be a huge feature, but not a show-stopper to start. Seems like a perfect fit for iCloud though!</p> <p>If you'd like me to test, I'd be happy to provide regular feedback, etc. I'm a pretty consistent user and love the product... </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-385 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:33:52 +0000 murielglass 385@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Please, I want to test it too!!!! </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-384 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:45:35 +0000 c-had 384@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>FYI, beta testing Pear Note for iPad should begin in a couple days. I've just sent out emails to any of you who said you were interested in beta testing. If anyone else is interested, please send me an email with the email address you'd like to receive notifications about updated betas.</p> <p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm writing you because you previously expressed interest in beta testing Pear Note for iPad. Pear Note for iPad is almost ready to ship, and is in need of some testing by a broader audience.</p> <p>Please note that this is beta-quality software and as such is going to have bugs. As a beta tester, it will be your responsibility to report them by emailing <a href="mailto:bugs@usefulfruit.com">bugs@usefulfruit.com</a> and describing the problem with as much detail as you can. If you'd rather not deal with this, feel free to just hang on a little longer for the official release.</p> <p>Also, note that this release of Pear Note is only for iPad. I had hoped to make it a universal application that would run on the iPhone/iPod Touch as well, but the schedule did not allow that for 1.0. I do plan to turn this into a universal application in a later release, but for now this will only run on an iPad. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-380 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:18:12 +0000 mdwittenberg 380@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Super stoked for the iPad version c-had :)</p> <p>My two cents:<br /> •DKstud's suggestion for intermittent video clips sounds brilliant (though not necessary for 1.0)<br /> •Complete compatibility with the desktop version (so we can view/edit/continue any notes from a laptop on an iPad and vice versa)<br /> •Some sort of "cloud" capability to have Pear Note files created on the iPad sync with Dropbox or something<br /> •I'd be using a bluetooth keyboard for most of note taking with Pear Note for the iPad</p> <p>Also, I'd love to help with beta testing. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-372 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:21:35 +0000 c-had 372@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Thl0719 -</p> <p>There will be a version for the iPad. I'm working on it now. But, as I said above, the initial version will not include video recording. I'm strongly considering adding it to an update, but I can't make any promises. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-371 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:32:54 +0000 Thl0719 371@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Any word on if there will be a version for the iPad 2? Im going to med school in the fall and I am most certainly going to use my ipad2 for notes pear notes would be absolutely ideal for the video aspect. I have no problem taking my Bluetooth keyboard along with me. To my knowledge pear note would be the only app available that would allow video recording and note taking simultaneously on the ipad2. This app would seriously be life changing for me if it's in the works! </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-360 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:00:36 +0000 julimbob 360@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>I just wanted to let you know that I used Pear Note for every single lecture last year at university, and I intend to do exactly the same thing this year. Pear Note for iPad would be AWESOME.</p> <p>Video recording on the iPad 2 for me would be the main reason to use it over the laptop (Mac) version as it makes much more sense to be able to use a rear-facing camera than the webcam on the laptop. I would also definitely use a bluetooth keyboard with it and a stand. A stand, iPad 2 and keyboard are still way lighter to carry around than a laptop. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-358 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:18:22 +0000 crimsonite2099 358@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>I am also an iPad 2 owner and am a registered PearNote user. I'm currently using pearnote for med school. I would be willing to test betas if they become available. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-356 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:08:50 +0000 jobobike 356@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>I have an iPad 2 and am a registered PearNote user. Ready to test any betas for iPad when your have them available. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-348 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:03:21 +0000 c-had 348@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>DKstud - Interesting. I hadn't thought of using it to just record short demonstrations between taking notes. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-347 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:02:25 +0000 c-had 347@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>jfahim - Have you tried recording video with the iPad 2 propped up on the Smart Cover? The iPad tilts back slightly, meaning the camera is pointing down. So, much of the video is just the table the iPad is sitting on. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-342 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:54:24 +0000 jfahim 342@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>I think with the Smart Cover propped up with the iPad 2 in the orientation generally recommended for viewing video, it is perfect for using a bluetooth keyboard and the video camera is in the perfect position to record lectures. Just my two cents :) </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-337 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:32:03 +0000 DKstud 337@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>When I have anatomy classes or palpation (chiropractic manipulations) it would be sweet if I could just hold up the iPad to record the procedure, and then just put it back in the stand for further typing. Anyhow, the onscreen keyboard is not for fast notetaking - so I for one would connect a bluetooth keyboard anyway. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-336 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:05:34 +0000 nnevvinn 336@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Hm, the only thing that comes to mind would be implementing keyboard shortcuts for those of us with bluetooth keyboards. I often go back through my notes and transcribe after the fact on SoundNote, and the painful part is that the scrubber is not fine enough -- with the "go back 30sec" feature that PearNote has along with a keyboard shortcut it could be a breeze. Or even just cmd left/right arrow to scrub 5 or 10 seconds at a time.</p> <p>Can't wait! </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-335 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:14:00 +0000 c-had 335@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>The initial version will not include video recording. I won't rule it out for future versions, but the ergonomics are weird. You have to hold it up the entire time you were taking notes, which makes it nearly impossible to actually type anything. You could use a stand, but it's still hard to type. The only situation I've found that can work is using a stand and a bluetooth keyboard. This can work (though you need to find a stand that positions it exactly right for the subject you want to video record), but I doubt there are too many people who would be willing to carry around a stand and a bluetooth keyboard.</p> <p>I'd love to hear if you guys can think of uses that I'm not thinking of. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-334 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:45:44 +0000 idanny 334@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Yes that would be great if it incorporated the cameras.<br /> Have an iPad2 if you need a beta tester. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-331 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:56:49 +0000 DKstud 331@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>This is going to be so cool - hopefully the iOS version is gonna support iPad2's backfacing (and front) camera :) and Dropbox integration.</p> <p>I woud love to be a betatester, so count me in! </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-309 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:01:15 +0000 c-had 309@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>There is an iOS version in the works. As I said earlier, I'm not going to estimate when it'll be done because I've proven I'm not very good at that. </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-308 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:52:26 +0000 tmaggert 308@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Are there any updates? Is there currently an iPad version in the works? I would buy and iPad just to use Pear Note! </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47&page=2#post-292 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:05:24 +0000 AjBezark 292@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Hey there! I just discovered your site thru MacInTouch. I've recently purchased an iPad and am hoping to carry it to most meetings instead of my big ol' 17" MacBook Pro. The missing link is definitely good note-taking software. I've been looking for something that will record meetings; sync the audio with my notes; allow me to quickly take notes in multi-level indented outline form (that's how my brain works); and allow me to edit/expand the notes later at my leisure. So far, none of the iPad note-taking apps I've tried can do all of these things; so it looks like Pear Note for iPad would be the perfect solution. Please count me as interested, eager, and more than happy to beta test. Thanks! </p> http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/topic.php?id=47#post-290 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:56:48 +0000 adnium 290@http://www.usefulfruit.com/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I'm currently a university student and use Pear Note on my Mac daily. I would love to help with Beta testing the iPad version if possible.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>adnium </p>