DropCopy Changelog

What's new in DropCopy 2.05

Nov 29, 2017
  • Tested on and recompiled with macOS High Sierra.

New in DropCopy 2.04 (Oct 27, 2017)

  • Tested on and recompiled with macOS High Sierra.

New in DropCopy 2.03 (May 6, 2017)

  • Better menu bar feedback for incoming transfers.

New in DropCopy 2.02 (Nov 11, 2016)

  • Better menu bar feedback for incoming transfers.

New in DropCopy 2.00 (Sep 8, 2016)

  • Bug fix:
  • 'Cancel Current Transfer' option greyed out when transfer is not in session.

New in DropCopy 1.99 (Jun 1, 2016)

  • Improved reliability of DropCopy client discovery under OS X El Capitan
  • New feature: previous 5 incoming messages are archived

New in DropCopy 1.98 (Jun 3, 2015)

  • Improved reliability of DropCopy client discovery under OS X Yosemite
  • New feature: permanently hide the dropzone on the desktop (obliges the user to either drag to the menubar dropzone or use the contextual menu in the Finder)

New in DropCopy 1.95 (Mar 18, 2015)

  • Improved reliability of DropCopy client discovery under OS X Yosemite

New in DropCopy 1.93 (Dec 22, 2014)

  • Fixed some typos in the documentation.

New in DropCopy 1.92 (Dec 6, 2014)

  • Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.10 "Yosemite" dark mode

New in DropCopy 1.91 (Oct 6, 2014)

  • Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.10 "Yosemite"

New in DropCopy 1.90 (Feb 14, 2014)

  • Bug fixes for visual distortions when using DropCopy via the services menu in the Finder
  • New graphic in menu bar to show when DropCopy is compressing something
  • DropCopy now tracks when you are away from the computer and will post notifications of recently received files when you arrive again

New in DropCopy 1.79 (Aug 23, 2012)

  • Mountain Lion compatibility
  • notification center integration (Mountain Lion)

New in DropCopy 1.78 (Aug 3, 2012)

  • Mountain Lion compatibility
  • Notification center integration (Mountain Lion)

New in DropCopy 1.77 (Apr 2, 2012)

  • Bug fixes for specific cases, including the infamous 'no data fork' error that has affected some users
  • Newer network engine
  • Better compatibility with the iOS client
  • Better Lion compatibility when used on networks with a large number of users
  • Registration propagation feature

New in DropCopy 1.76 (Dec 7, 2011)

  • Includes performance and stability improvements, as well as an improved initial tutorial movie.

New in DropCopy 1.73 (Jun 13, 2011)

  • Bug fixes for specific cases
  • Lion compatibility

New in DropCopy 1.7.1 (Mar 7, 2011)

  • New feature: support for larger fonts

New in DropCopy 1.6.9 (Feb 1, 2011)

  • New feature: new preference for locking the dropzone location
  • Bug fixes

New in DropCopy 1.6.7 (Jan 7, 2011)

  • Bug fix: fixed a bug in which destinations would sometimes stop appearing after the computer had woken up from sleep
  • New icon

New in DropCopy 1.6.6 (Nov 16, 2010)

  • Bug fix: fixed a bug in which destinations would sometimes stop appearing after the computer had woken up from sleep
  • Bug fix: new warning when a transfer of files in excess of 2 GB is attempted (2 GB is the filesize limit of DropCopy)
  • Bug fix: misc bug fixes
  • New feature: now includes an option to overwrite an existing file with the incoming one if they share the same name (disabled by default)
  • New feature: location of the progress messages can now optionally appear above the dropzone (linked with the choice for bottom or top pinning for the destinations list)
  • New feature: you can now right-click a destination to view contextually-appropriate actions

New in DropCopy 1.6.5 (Nov 1, 2010)

  • Bug fix: fixed a bug in which destinations would sometimes stop appearing after the computer had woken up from sleep
  • Bug fix: new warning when a transfer of files in excess of 2 GB is attempted (2 GB is the filesize limit of DropCopy)
  • Bug fix: misc bug fixes
  • New feature: now includes an option to overwrite an existing file with the incoming one if they share the same name (disabled by default)
  • New feature: location of the progress messages can now optionally appear above the dropzone (linked with the choice for bottom or top pinning for the destinations list)

New in DropCopy 1.6.3 (Jun 14, 2010)

  • Feature: restores Tiger compatibility
  • Bug fix: short messages are no longer truncated
  • Bug fix: other misc bug fixes

New in DropCopy 1.6.2 (Mar 29, 2010)

  • Bug fix: fixed a bug in which setting the preference for the app to not appear in the dock would cause it to become 'unsigned', leading to "Do you want the application "DropCopy.app" to accept incoming network connections?" messages at every launch.
  • Feature: if the contents of a shared clipboard contain only a URL, the option to 'open in web browser' is offered.
  • Feature: easier to change the default graphics and control whether the dropzone becomes transparent when not in use. See http://10base-t.com/faq-and-help/dropcopy-faq/dropcopy-tips/ for more info.

New in DropCopy 1.6 (Feb 23, 2010)

  • Bug fix: fixed a bug in which some longer clipboards and messages were being truncated.
  • Bug fix: the app is now 'signed', which means it will play nicer with Apple's firewall.
  • Feature: enables the ability to 'auto-register' DropCopy Lite on the iPhone. In other words, if you have already paid for an extended license for DropCopy on the Mac, simply download the free 'lite' version from the App Store and launch it on the same network as your licensed Mac version and the 'lite' iPhone App will magically become the full, licensed version for iPhone as well.

New in DropCopy 1.5.8 Beta (Sep 29, 2009)

  • Fixed a few bugs affecting individual users in special network situations

New in DropCopy 1.5.7 Beta (Sep 7, 2009)

  • Snow Leopard Refinements.

New in DropCopy 1.5.5 Beta (Sep 1, 2009)

  • Maintenance update, fixing a few bugs that affected individual users with special network situations.
  • In general, however, this version is more reliable at finding and connecting to other DropCopy users across a wider range of network configurations than previous versions, and is a recommended update for all users.

New in DropCopy 1.5 (Oct 20, 2008)

  • improved compatibility with DropCopy Mobile for the iPhone/iPod - clipboard sharing and messaging now works flawlessly between DropCopy on all your devices and computers
  • new menu items for clipboard sharing and messaging
  • if only one destination is available, dropping a file on the dropzone itself suffices to transfer the file to the destination
  • new 'end of transfer' animation

New in DropCopy 1.4.7 (Mar 17, 2008)

  • fixes some display issues for Tiger users
  • correctly maintains 'hide in dock' settings

New in DropCopy 1.4.5 (Mar 3, 2008)

  • final stable release for Leopard and Tiger (non beta)
  • more integration with mobile DropCopy for iPod/iPhone