First we would like to apologize before those of you who experienced problems with sync in previous version of the app. Here is what we’ve done to address existing issues:
- Fixed “Sync from Mac” behavior
- Added Sync to Server command allowing to force sync to the server all the data available in iStudiez Pro for Mac
- Fixed problem when the app loses data after quitting
- Fixed GPA calculation based on Percent Grading Scale
IMPORTANT: those users who lost the app data on their iOS devices after updating to version 1.0.4, but still have the data on their Macs will need to use new command Sync to Server. Here is what you need to do:
- From the iStudiez Pro menu bar, choose Data
- While in Data menu, press and hold Option button on your keyboard
- You will see the command Sync To Server appearing in Data menu, click it
This will force sync all the data currently existing on your Mac to the server. After you sync on your iOS devices, you will be able to see all data back there.
ALSO NOTE: this solution will only help those who did not create any new Cloud Sync accounts in iStudiez Pro and who are currently using iStudiez Pro for Mac where all the data is present.
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Tagged with free update, iStudiez Pro, resolved problem.
Since the release of version 1.0.3 we received numerous letters from you. Most were all about optimization of the app for Lion, but there were also some other issues that needed our attention. So we analyzed your feedback and worked to implement most claimed options and fix most common crashes.
The update 1.0.4 is already submitted for approval, now waiting Apple’s feedback.
What’s new:
- Enhanced for OS X Lion: full screen support, basic restore (app will open where you left it)
- Week view now supports overnight events as well as events that start before 4 a.m.
- Data is saved to disk automatically when any change is made in the app
- Added alert message to prevent occasional delete of courses and semesters
Fixed and improved:
- Fixed synchronization of cancelled classes and exams
- Fixed swapped actions for “Cancel Classes” and “Keep Cancelled” buttons
- Fixed problem causing exams to be duplicated on several days in Overview
- Fixed day change refresh
- Fixed improper ordering of courses in Planner
- Fixed bug preventing input of decimal credits
- Improved drag & drop of classes in Planner
- Improved assignments list layout
- Minor improvements in localizations
Posted in Development, iStudiez Pro for Mac.
Tagged with features, free update, iStudiez Pro, news, resolved problem.
We decided to post this as there are lots of complaints about the fact that iStudiez Pro does not work correctly on iOS 5.
In fact, we have already fixed most of the issues related to iOS 5 compatibility.
But the thing is that there is lots of code in iStudiez Pro that was developed by us from scratch (existing application programming interface did not provide generic methods for our purposes) in order to deliver unique user experience to you.
Some things that were developed that time by us now became common in iOS 5, but it means that previous solutions stopped working.
So now when we included new solutions based on iOS 5 they were considered as conflicting with Developer Agreement and the update that we tried submitting was rejected.
Until iOS 5 is released (at least as GM), we will not be able to re-submit the update with iOS 5 compatibility. As soon as iOS 5 is officially out, we will submit the update immediately.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Posted in Development.
Tagged with iOS 5, iStudiez Pro, news.
We have just submitted the new app, this time exclusively for teachers, professors, coaches and all of faculty members in general.
iTeacherBook is a sister app for iStudiez Pro and was developed for iPhone/iPod Touch as a response for multiple requests from teachers who already tried and enjoyed iStudiez Pro.
iTeacherBook not only allows planning a teacher’s schedule and tasks, but also gives an option of tracking attendance of all students, send assignments by email right from the app as well as mark and observe the progress of students for every course and class they attend (grades option).
The app makes it possible to track schedule and progress of students both in real-time mode and post factum in the form of reports in .csv format.
We are proud to announce it here for the first time and hope you guys will help us spread the news among your teachers 
You are more than welcome to learn more details here: iteacherbook.com
P.S. The app is now in review and will be available in the App Store as soon as it is approved by Apple.
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Tagged with App Store, Development, iTeacherBook, news, teachers.
As there were some issues reported bugs in version 1.5.3 of iStudiez Pro, we investigated most of them and now delivering the solution.
Sorry to keep you waiting, but we decided to test it more than usual this time taking into account hot back-to-school season.
Fixed:
- Issue when classes were not shown in Today view
- Bug when exam notifications settings were not displayed
- Crash when entering Percent Grading Scale view
- Bug related to refresh of Semester view
- Bug when days of week were not displayed in Week view
- Bug when decimal points were rounded to one decimal after comma in GPA scale view
- Occasional crashes during sync process
- Issue when entering Instructor’s name from Korean keyboard.
Bonus feature:
- Added Sync button in Today view for iPhone/iPod Touch
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Tagged with free update, iStudiez Pro, news, resolved problem.
After the latest update we bumped into the bug when users reported creation of long-lasting semesters caused the app to freeze. Short-lasting semesters could be created with not problem at all.
Funny that we could in no way reproduce this on our devices. We got to the idea that it might be territory related bug when we paid attention to the names of the users who sent us their complaints: after short investigation it appeared that all of them are located in the countries of Latin America (Brazil, Peru, Chile). Some more investigations, and we found out it was related to the daylight savings specifics in the Latin America.
There were more bugs reported by you and we appreciate all your comments and valuable input. So, we fixed it and submitted critical updates for both iOS and Mac versions.
iPhone/iPod and iPad version:
- Fixed occasional crash on start after recent update
- Fixed crash while creating regular schedule
- Fixed crash related to overnight performance of the app
- Fixed occasional crash while syncing
- Fixed occasional crash in Calendar
Mac version:
- Fixed crash related to overnight performance of the app
- Fixed crash while creating regular schedule
- Fixed occasional crash while syncing
- Fixed weekdays control view for Lion
NOTE: if you experience any of the problems described above, do not delete the app, just wait for the update.
UPDATE: iStudiez Pro for Mac version 1.0.3 and iStudiez Pro 1.5.3 now available in the App Store.
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Tagged with crash, critical update, iStudiez Pro, resolved problem.
IMPORTANT: To successfully sync iStudiez Pro data between your Mac, iPhone/iPod and iPad you need to use iStudiez Pro version 1.0.2 on your Mac and version 1.5.2 on your mobile devices.
NOTE:
- This version of iStudiez Pro is NOT YET compatible with iOS 5.0 Beta
- Update of Mac version includes only basic compatibility with OS X Lion.
We continue working on further improvements of the app and bringing to you more valuable features.
Posted in Development.
As many of you start to ask when is the update and what features you should expect, we decided it is time to share the news. So here is what we prepared for the nearest update to make you love the app even more:
iPhone/iPad/Mac:
- you will finally be able to add grades to your exams
- option to add partners to assignments is enabled again
- added possibility to assign multiple instructors to classes
- added option to assign instructors to exams
- GPA scale for percents added
- we added possibility to assign negative values for your grades (for our users in some European countries and Scandinavia)
- maximum repeat period for a class is extended to 20 days, hopefully this will satisfy those of you who have weird schedules
- cancelled classes will now sync normally
- previously cancelled classes can be restored or optionally keep cancelled when you make any changes to the course schedule
- BONUS: new icon added to choose from class type icons, also all passed exams will be marked with a cute icon showing the grade received.
iPhone/iPad only:
- minimum required specification is extended for iOS 4.1
- you will now be able to set the due date for assignments for the next class
- we also added separate settings for exam notifications, for your convenience
iPad only:
- you can now add iCal events from iStudiez Pro
- we thought it would be more handy to add events from Overview, so we added “+” button right there
Mac only:
- quick look for class details and notes implemented (available if you double click a class or press spacebar when the class is selected)
- you will also be able to navigate week view using your keyboard
- in Assignments view double click to add assignment
Also, thanks to your comments and reports the following bugs are now fixed:
- notes to classes will no more be lost when changing any schedule details for particular course/class
- settings sync fixed
- overall performance improved
- problem causing occasional events not to show in Calendar (Mac version)
- occasional switch from letter grades to percent grades causing overall grade to be calculated incorrectly (Mac version)
- hitting and viewing overlapping events in Week view (Mac version)
- occasional crashes (Mac version)
Wow, that appeared to be the long list!
Right now we are finalizing some of the above listed features, proceed to overall testing on all devices and then will be ready to submit to the App Store.
UPDATE: iStudiez Pro version 1.5.2 (iOS) and version 1.0.2 (Mac OS) submitted for approval.
If you own both iOS and Mac versions of iStudiez Pro, remember to update both versions before syncing.
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Tagged with features, free update, iStudiez Pro, news, resolved problem.
IMPORTANT: this will affect ONLY those who use iOS 3.1.3 OR iStudiez Pro version 1.3.2 and earlier.
Starting today we officially stop Push Notifications Server that had supported push notifications for iStudiez Pro prior to Apple implemented Local Push Notifications option into the iOS 4.0.
The reason we are doing it now is that we are optimizing server workload which assumes removing functionality that is currently hampering the app’s further development.
Local push notifications option remain untouched and will work normally.
Posted in Development.
Tagged with iStudiez Pro, news.
Hi everyone!
We just received several messages in Twitter and to our support mail from some of you informing us that “i” button is not visualized on Today screen if iOS is updated to version 5.0.
Some other bugs related to the compatibility of current version 1.5.1 of iStudiez Pro and iOS 5.0 might also appear.
As soon as iOS 5.0 has not yet been officially released, all related bugs in iStudiez Pro were not yet addressed. So in order to avoid compatibility conflicts we recommend that you refrain from using iStudiez Pro on iOS 5.0 before it is officially released or before we announce that related bugs have been fixed and the update is available in the App Store.
Following this recommendation you will avoid problems while using iStudiez Pro for you daily schedule planning.
P.S. We are now working on a major update, will announce details very soon.
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Tagged with interface, iStudiez Pro, news.
