OmniFocus for Mac 2.6.2

August 16, 2016

Requires OS X 10.10

OmniFocus 2.6.2 — August 15, 2016

This release is sync-compatible with all previous versions of OmniFocus, but you may see a prompt to migrate your database to the new file format based on which other versions of OmniFocus you use. Check out the OmniFocus 2.6 release notes for more information.

  • Encryption — Made changes to significantly reduce the likelihood of a “No Key in Slot” error. For more information on recovering from this error should it occur, please see this support article.
  • Repetition — Fixed a problem where repeating items could be corrupted when edited on multiple devices.
  • Large Databases — Made changes to reduce OmniFocus’ memory footprint when reading your database from disk.
  • Migration — Changed the interval at which you are prompted to migrate to one week, from one day.
  • Crash — Added some extra logging to help us track down an elusive crash.
  • Localization — Fixed some layouts in Dutch and a problem with Russian review intervals.

OmniFocus for Mac 2.6.1

August 1, 2016

Requires OS X 10.10

If you’re wondering what happened to version 2.6, don’t worry–because of delays with App Store approval, you get all the benefits of a bug-fix release without ever encountering the bugs in the first place. Keep reading to see the exciting new features we introduced in this release.

OmniFocus 2.6 — July 19, 2016

This release is sync-compatible with all previous versions of OmniFocus, but you may see a prompt to migrate your database to the new file format based on which other versions of OmniFocus you use. Check out the rest of the release notes for more information:

  • File Format — OmniFocus has a new file format which will enable new features in OmniFocus 2.x and beyond. Starting in OmniFocus 2.15 for iOS and 2.6 for Mac, OmniFocus will observe which other copies of the app you are using to sync your database. When it detects that all copies are up to date, you’ll be prompted to migrate to the new format. If you have some older versions of OmniFocus that need to be updated or disconnected from sync before you can migrate, OmniFocus will let you know about that as well. If you’d like to see which devices OmniFocus thinks are ready and which need to be updated or disconnected, choose Migrate Database… from the OmniFocus File menu. If this goes straight to the Migration prompt, that means you’re good to go!
  • Encryption — OmniFocus has always encrypted the communications between itself and the server you sync to, but an attacker who gained access to your files on the server could still read your data. In the new file format, all your information is encrypted at rest on the server as well. For more information on our implementation and some of its implications, see this thread in our forums.
  • Backups — Restoring a backup now automatically pushes that backup to your sync location and triggers a sync in your other clients that will overwrite their local database. This should reduce the number of “Replace your Database and Start Syncing?” alerts related to restoring.
  • Write-in-progress Files — OmniFocus now automatically removes server files created during interrupted syncs.
  • Certificates — You can now choose to sync with a server even if OmniFocus cannot verify that your connection to that server is secure.
  • Incompatible Databases — Fixed a false-positive database incompatibility prompt.
  • Software Update — Fixed a problem where OmniFocus would not quit to install an update because of a sync in progress.
  • Learn About Pro — Fixed several layout problems with this window.
  • Contexts — Copy and Duplicate are now correctly disabled for the No Context item.
  • Spelling — The “Create a Context or Project” in the Inspector no longer disappears when you accept a spelling correction.
  • Sync Settings — The Address label for Custom WebDAV is visible again on OS X 10.10.
  • False Sync Conflicts — Fixed a number of scenarios that would result in a conflict message that made no sense.
  • Attachment Crashes — Fixed crashes related to copying and pasting items with attachments.
  • OS X 10.10 — Fixed a problem where text in the sidebar would shift vertically during editing.
  • More Crashes — Fixed several other crashes.
  • Localizations — Updated our localizations. Please let us know if you see any more issues!

OmniFocus for Mac 2.5.3

May 3, 2016

Requires OS X 10.10

This release fixes bugs and readies OmniFocus for a new sync format, coming in version 2.6.

  • Sync — Made several changes to sync which should decrease the likelihood of “Replace Database and Start Syncing?” prompts.
  • Sync — Made a change to help recognize an OmniFocus database modified by a newer version and present the correct error instead of silently failing.
  • Memory Leaks — Fixed several memory leaks that we believe may trigger a crash.

OmniFocus for Mac 2.5.2

April 26, 2016

Requires OS X 10.10

This release fixes bugs:

  • Crash — Fixed a crash when tabbing out of a completion field in the outline after dismissing the list of matches.
  • News — We now behave better when you try to view news while offline.

OmniFocus for Mac 2.5.1

April 15, 2016

Requires OS X 10.10

OmniFocus 2.5.1 adds News and fixes bugs:

  • News — Added a way for us to tell you about important stuff like OS updates that might break compatibility. You’ll be notified about news via text in OmniFocus’ title bar, and not by OS X notifications or anything else that might interrupt your workflow.
  • Correct Spelling Automatically — Fixed a bug where changes to “Correct spelling automatically” in OmniFocus wouldn’t stick.
  • Key Loop — The tab key now behaves more sensibly in most situations.
  • Crash — Fixed a crash switching Font Collections while a note field was open for editing.
  • Text Layout — Fixed a number of layout problems, especially on OS X 10.10.
  • Sidebar — Fixed a visual glitch in the form of an errant horizontal line.
  • Georgia Font Collection — Made the sidebar tab titles bold to improve legibility.
  • Notes — Fixed some problems with notes not updating on theme change.
  • Performance — Fixed poor performance due to a large number of completed items in a given container.
  • Clean-up — Fixed a problem where items dragged to Inbox would be immediately cleaned up, so the drag appeared to have no effect.
  • Theme Changes — Fixed a problem where badge colors failed to update on theme change.
  • Russian — Fixed alignment problems in Sync Preferences.
  • Japanese — Fixed a layout problem in the About window after purchasing Pro.