WinterFest 2017

1/3/2018Posted inInfoClick, Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer ProNo Comments

Winter is coming here. It’s time to take a deep breath and roll up your sleeves. The time for new plans and fresh projects and great new ideas.

This is the time of the year when we join up with like minded software developers who create world class research and writing software. WinterFest 2017 is a collection of fantastic software created by artisans and refined by years of experience, study, and old fashioned hard work.

We are happy to participate in this wonderful promo with such tools as Aeon Timeline, Bookends, DEVONthink Pro, HoudahSpot, Panorama, Scapple, Take Control Books, Tinderbox, TextExpander, PDFPen, TaskPaper, and of course, Nisus Writer Pro.

Use these special links to save 25% on Nisus Writer Pro, Nisus Writer Express, and InfoClick, or go to our WinterFest page. You can also use the coupon “WINTERFEST2017” at checkout. To save at least 20% on other excellent WinterFest software, or for more information on the other apps on the promo, please visit the main WinterFest 2017 page.

These are wonderful tools offered at a terrific and sustainable price, for a very limited time. Don’t miss out!

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.8 and Nisus Writer Express 3.5.8

12/20/2017Posted inNisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer ProNo Comments

We have just released Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.8 and Nisus Writer Express 3.5.8, the latest release of our powerful word processors for the Mac.

These releases fix a small number of important bugs including: crashes on macOS High Sierra when saving or loading files using certain fonts, potential crash after visiting the Language preference pane, and possibly garbled Japanese text when importing content from outside Nisus Writer.

The updates are free for users of Nisus Writer Pro 2.x and Nisus Writer Express 3.x. If you purchased directly from Nisus Software you can update now from inside the application, or download Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.8 and Nisus Writer Express 3.5.8 from our website. The updates are also available now from the Mac App Store.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.8 and Nisus Writer Express 3.5.8 require OS X 10.8.5 or above.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.7, Nisus Writer Express 3.5.7, and InfoClick 1.2.3

3/3/2017Posted inInfoClick, Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer Pro1 Comment

We have been very busy lately, and we are happy to show you some of what we have been working on. We have announced updated versions of Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer Pro, and InfoClick.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.7 adds support for the Touch Bar on the new MacBook Pro. There is also improved support for tabbed documents on macOS Sierra, along with other fixes and changes that can be found on the Pro release notes page.

Nisus Writer Express 3.5.7 also has support for the Touch Bar, and has many of the same fixes as Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.7. The list of changes and fixes can be found on the Express release notes page.

Lastly, InfoClick 1.2.3 is now available. Support for the Touch Bar has been added. InfoClick is now sandboxed, and that could mean you may be prompted to select your email folder the first time you use this new version. There are also a few fixes and changes, all of which can be read on the InfoClick release notes page.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.7, Nisus Writer Express 3.5.7, and InfoClick 1.2.3 are available now from the Mac App Store and from the Nisus Writer Pro, Express, and InfoClick update pages. They are free updates for our customers who own any version of Nisus Writer Pro 2, Nisus Writer Express 3, and InfoClick.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.7 and Nisus Writer Express 3.5.7 require OS X 10.8.5 or later. InfoClick 1.2.3 requires OS X 10.7 or later.

Nisus Writer Express 3.5.6 and Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.6

11/8/2016Posted inNisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer ProNo Comments

We are very happy to announce the release of Nisus Writer Express 3.5.6 and Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.6.

These new versions further ensure compatibility with macOS Sierra and adds fixes to the following issues:

  • Fixed a possible crash when using the document version browser (using the menu File > Revert To > Browse All Versions).
  • Fixed an issue where Soft Return characters could trigger incorrect spacing, indentation, and drawing.
  • Fixes an issue where using the system’s Markup feature on an image would incorrectly remove that image.
  • Fixed a warning about invalid bookmark data after relaunching, if the user quit with Untitled documents open.
  • Fixed a few issues with LinkBack. Restored LinkBack functionality for OmniGraffle (version 7.1 or later required).
  • Added code to remove any mention of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace until George Lucas apologizes.

Nisus Writer Express 3.5.6 and Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.6 are available now from the Mac App Store and from the Nisus Writer Express and Nisus Writer Pro update page. This is a free update for our customers who own Nisus Writer Express 3 and Nisus Writer Pro 2.

(If you try to automatically update from within Nisus Writer Pro or Express, it will always fail. Unfortunately you’ll need to manually download this version from our website.)

Nisus Writer Express 3.5.6 and Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.6 requires OS X 10.8.5 or later.

Tip: How To Use Tabbed Windows in Nisus Writer

11/4/2016Posted inTipsNo Comments

If you’re like me you have more than one document open at a time. Controlling that gets messy, and I’ve often wished that I could have a tabbed interface like my browser of choice. Thankfully you can. That’s because macOS Sierra introduced a tabbed interface that almost any application can use.

Tabs work almost exactly like they do in Safari. If you have several windows open you can use the Merge All Windows command under the Window menu, where Tab-specific menu items reside. Doing so will merge all open documents into a single window with multiple tabs. Command-T opens a new tab, as does clicking the “+” button. Dragging a tab rearranges the tabs, and dragging the tab off the tab bar moves the document into its own window.

We have verified this new Sierra specific feature works in both Nisus Writer Express and Pro. In fact, this should work on many apps, as this feature is system wide.

So if you want to reduce open window clutter, this new feature is for you.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.5 Released

8/31/2016Posted inNisus Writer Pro1 Comment

We are happy to announce the release of Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.5. This update contains a number of fixes found since the release of Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.4. This new version fixes some problems with conversion of .doc, .docx, and .odt files, an issue with Word documents sometimes opening with incorrect or duplicated list item bullets, a problem with autosaving duplicate backups, and resolves an issue with copy-paste from Apple’s Photos app.

The complete list of fixes can be found on the Nisus Writer Pro release notes page.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.5 is available now from the Mac App Store and from the Nisus Writer Pro update page. It is a free update for our customers who own Nisus Writer Pro 2.

If you haven’t yet purchased Nisus Writer Pro, you can purchase from the Nisus store or the Mac App Store for only $79. The upgrade from earlier versions of Pro is $49, and a three license Family Pack is available for $99.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.5 requires OS X 10.8.5 or later.

Image Resizing Tip

5/28/2016Posted inTipsNo Comments

A Nisus Writer Pro user wrote to us asking if there was a way to resize an image and keep its proportions. I reached out to our support team for an answer.

Sometimes you want to resize an image to adapt to the space available. You can do that in Nisus Writer Pro by holding down the shift key while resizing an image. This will maintain the aspect ratio.

Thank you for the tip, support team! If you have questions or have a tip you would like to share, please write to us at tips@nisus.com.

Nisus Writer Pro Tutorials

5/13/2016Posted inNisus Writer Pro, Tips1 Comment

A few months ago James Tummins, a long time Nisus user, convinced his friend to purchase Nisus Writer Pro. Being new to Nisus Writer Pro his friend asked if there were any video tutorials available. Not finding any, James asked if we would object to a few independently produced videos.

Two months later James has created a series of video tutorials for Nisus Writer Pro. These tutorials walk you through subjects such as styles, find and replace, table of contents, track changes, comments, and more.

If you are new to Nisus Writer Pro or need a refresher, these videos are a great resource.

Please let us know what you think by commenting below, posting in our forums (registration required) or sending us an email.

Nisus Writer Express, Pro, and InfoClick Updated

3/4/2016Posted inInfoClick, Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer ProNo Comments

As I mentioned in a previous blog post we have updated Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer Pro, and InfoClick. These updates all contain the Sparkle security fix detailed here. As for the content of these updates, please read on.

Nisus Writer Pro

Along with the above mentioned Sparkle framework update, this new version fixes a bug where list items may not always update with the correct formatting, a localization issue with cross-references, and more. The complete list of changes and fixes can be found on the Nisus Writer Pro release notes page.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.4 is available now from the Mac App Store and from the Pro update page. It is a free update for our customers who already own Nisus Writer Pro 2.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.4 requires OS X 10.8.5 or higher.

Nisus Writer Express

Nisus Writer Express 3.5.4 also includes the updated Sparkle framework and includes a few fixes found since the release of Express 3.5.3. The complete list of changes and fixes can be found on the Express release notes page.

This new version is available now from the Mac App Store and from the Express update page. It is a free update for our customers who already own Nisus Writer Express 3.

Nisus Writer Express 3.5.4 requires OS X 10.8.5 or higher.

InfoClick

InfoClick 1.2.1 includes the updated Sparkle framework and a few fixes. The complete release notes for InfoClick can be found on its release notes page.

This new version is available now from our InfoClick update page. As of this writing, InfoClick is waiting to be reviewed in the Mac App Store. We will let you know when it becomes available there. This is a free update for our customers who own any version of InfoClick.

InfoClick 1.2.1 requires OS X 10.7.5 or higher.

Nisus App Updates

3/4/2016Posted inInfoClick, Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer ProNo Comments

We have released updates to Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer Pro, and InfoClick. There are bug fixes and enhancements, but there is also a security update that should be explained.

We use an automatic update framework called Sparkle, which is used by many developers to keep your applications up to date. A few weeks ago a potential security risk was found in this framework. The details can be found in this iMore article, but to summarize the problem is applications using the Sparkle framework are potentially vulnerable to “man in the middle” attacks.

To eliminate this potential security problem in our apps we have updated the Sparkle framework to the latest version. We have also added https to our website to ensure communication between our apps and our website is secure.

While the risk of this vulnerability actually affecting users is low, there is still risk. Updating the framework and adding https across our site eliminates this vulnerability.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.3 and Nisus Writer Express 3.5.3 Released

1/14/2016Posted inNisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer ProNo Comments

We are very happy to announce the release of Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.3 and Nisus Writer Express 3.5.3.

These new versions fix some bugs that were found since the release of Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.2 and Nisus Writer Express 3.5. The complete list of changes and fixes can be found on the Nisus Writer Pro and Nisus Writer Express release notes pages.

Both Pro and Express are available now at the Nisus store and the Mac App Store. Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.3 is $79. You can upgrade from Pro 1.x for $49. A three license Family Pack is $99. An academic version is also available.

Nisus Writer Express 3.5.3 is $20.

For owners of Nisus Writer Pro 2.x and Nisus Writer Express 3.x these updates are free.

WinterFest 2015

12/31/2015Posted inGeneral, Nisus Writer ProNo Comments

If it’s Winter (or close enough) then it’s time for WinterFest. That’s right, it’s here, we’re happy, and you should be too. That is, if you like to save money.

Nisus Software is once again proud to team up with great developers of fantastic tools such as Aeon Timeline, BBEdit, Bookends, DEVONthink Pro, Scrivener, Take Control Books, Tinderbox, TextExpander, and of course Nisus Writer Pro.

Get the tools you need at a terrific price, for a very limited time. Use this special link to save 25% on Nisus Writer Pro. To save 25% on other excellent WinterFest software, please visit the WinterFest 2015 page.

WinterFest 2015 ends on January 6, so don’t wait. Order today and save!

El Capitan Compatibility

10/8/2015Posted inGeneral, InfoClick, Nisus Thesaurus, Nisus Writer Express, Nisus Writer Pro2 Comments

El Capitan, or OS X 10.11, has been released and we know many of you are already using it. So it is probably a good time to talk about compatibility with our apps.

The latest versions of Nisus Writer Express and Nisus Writer Pro are compatible, apart from one issue. Hopefully Apple will fix that bug shortly.

The current version of InfoClick (1.1) will not by default detect email in El Capitan. We currently have a workaround but a newer version of InfoClick (1.2) will fix this issue. We hope to have InfoClick 1.2 released very soon.

Nisus Thesaurus is compatible with no reported issues.

If you do find a problem please let us know by sending an email to support or through the feedback reporter (Help > Send Feedback) within our apps.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.2 Released

10/8/2015Posted inNisus Writer ProNo Comments

We are very happy to announce the release of Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.2.

This new version restores the preference that controls how often autosave is triggered, offers improved import/export of DOCX and DOC documents, and introduces the ability to import documents from Apple Pages version 4 (iWork ’09). As always, this release fixes bugs and increases stability.

The complete release notes for Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.2 can be found on the Pro release notes page.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.2 is available now and is a free update for our customers who already own Nisus Writer Pro 2. You can update from within the app or you can download the update from the Pro download page.

For those of you who don’t own Pro 2, you can purchase from our store for only $79, or upgrade for only $49. We also have a three license Family Pack for $99 and an academic version.

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.2 requires OS X 10.8.5 and higher.

We have submitted Pro 2.1.2 to the Mac App Store. If/when it gets approved we will let you know here and in a newsletter.

 

Nisus Writer Express 3.5 Now Available

9/18/2015Posted inNisus Writer Express1 Comment

We are very happy to announce the release of Nisus Writer Express 3.5.

This new version introduces a lower price: only $20! It has also been updated with iCloud support, OS X document Auto Save and Versions, and is now 64 bit and sandboxed. There are also bug fixes, improvements, and enhancements. The complete release notes for Nisus Writer Express 3.5 can be found on the Express release notes page.

Nisus Writer Express 3.5 is available now on our site and on the Mac App Store. It is a free update for our customers who already own any version of Express 3. For those of you who don’t own Nisus Writer Express, you can purchase from our store and the Mac App Store for the new lower price of $20.

Nisus Writer Express 3.5 requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later.

If you write professionally, or are a student, educator, or just someone who needs a great writing tool, Nisus Writer Express 3.5 has the features you need to do the job at an affordable price.

SummerFest 2015

6/22/2015Posted inGeneral, Nisus Writer ProNo Comments

To celebrate the beginning of Summer we are happy to announce that we are once again participating in the SummerFest promo. For a limited time eight awesome artisanal apps from eight awesome developers are discounted 25 percent.

Nisus Software is proud to team up with great developers of wonderful tools like Scrivener, DEVONthink Office Pro, Tinderbox, Aeon Timeline, Bookends, Take Control Books, and of course Nisus Writer Pro.

Get the tools you need at a terrific price, for a very limited time. To save 25% on one or all of this excellent SummerFest software use the coupon code SummerFest2015 during checkout.

You can learn more about this collection of exceptional software from the SummerFest 2015 page.

As our friend Adam Engst of TidBITS wrote “ If you take your writing seriously, do yourself a favor and invest in the tools and training that let you focus on the best way to convey your ideas to the world.”

The SummerFest promo ends on June 30, so don’t wait. Order early and often.

A Few Thoughts On WWDC

6/8/2015Posted inGeneral1 Comment

As I write this it’s less than an hour before the WWDC keynote. This is Apple’s Developer Conference, and it’s kind of a big deal for us. It means massive amounts of speculation on what will be announced. I know the rumor mill is churning with many predictions, some involving new hardware. Honestly, I don’t care about that.

You know what I would love? An temporary end to new featuritis with an eye on fixing many persistant bugs in OS X and iOS. Especially OS X. I don’t care what they call it, just fix the crap that’s been broken since Lion. Is that asking too much? I don’t think so, but Apple may have other ideas. Whatever… just fix it already, Apple.

I really hope this happens, but I have my doubts. I have a wonderful track record of incorrectly predicting many, many things at these Apple events. I hope to break that streak, but the chances of that are probably not good.

I can dream, though, can’t I?

New MacBook: Upgrade From The iPad?

6/3/2015Posted inGeneralNo Comments

I finally had a chance to use a MacBook at the local Apple Store. I’ve been wanting to try it and the Apple Store gives me a good opportunity to check it out without being pushed into buying one.

I had read the comments and reviews from Jason Snell for Macworld, Ars Technica, and this review from Marco Armet (spoiler alert: Marco really hated the MacBook), but I wanted to check it out for myself to see if it was as good as I thought it might be or as bad as Marco says it is.

To my surprise it isn’t slow, in spite of its supposedly slow processor. It is quite quick, though I didn’t do anything more stressful than surfing the web and write with it. The screen is beautiful, which in itself is reason to seriously consider it. To my eyes, it’s the best of the retina screen Macs. That’s saying something.

However… that keyboard! I like the big keys, and the fact that it is full sized. There is very little travel, though, and that bugs me. I suppose I could get used to it, but it reminds me very much of typing on an iPad. I got used to it, but I can’t say I like it. I guess I was spoiled typing on those Apple Extended Keyboards. Everything else feels inferior to me.

That got me to thinking about the MacBook in a different way. Is the MacBook a the upgrade from an iPad? One thing that stuck me watching the March keynote is the way the MacBook looks very much like an iPad. The back of it certainly does, and from a distance it looks like an iPad with a keyboard. There are other little touches here and there that subtly remind me of an iPad Air. Plus… colors! It’s all very iPad like. Seeing one up close only reinforces that feeling.

Perhaps Apple has determined that the iPad isn’t the productivity machine it’s made out to be. In other words, maybe this is supposed to be the upgrade from the iPad for those iOS users who need more. I tried to love the iPad as a productivity tool, but I just couldn’t do it. Even with a bluetooth keyboard it wasn’t for me. I know some of you feel differently and have made the iPad work for you. Not me, sadly.

I suppose at some point I will own a MacBook since I am a fan of small and light computers. I’m typing this on a MacBook Air, a machine I’m quite happy to own. The single port won’t bother me, but right now the price does. Maybe in a year or two it will get cheaper. The keyboard might be a deal breaker, but I’d have to really use one for a while to figure it out.

What do you think? Is this a computer that could appeal to a writer? Or is the MacBook a tool for the fashion conscious CEO?

Please leave a comment and let me know.