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Version 2.1.2 Released

Version 2.1.2 is now available.

  • Implemented a share feature that allows users to share cards via URLs

You can now share cards on Facebook, Twitter, Message, etc. via a short URL:

Tapping on said short URL on your iOS device with kanji Flow installed will open the app and give you the option to import it. Try it yourself:

kanji Flow Word of the Day: http://is.gd/uX97tJ
花より団子 [はなよりだんご]
dumplings rather than flowers, interest in the practical over aesthetics

I’ll try to share some topically relevant words every once in a while.

  • Updated to support imiwa? 4.0

I’ll make separate post regarding updates for imiwa? 4 once it’s available.

  • Increased iCloud syncing stability

Hopefully, you won’t get document errors after reinstalling or updating anymore.

  • On iPad, the Card Details popover will always appear near the bottom of the Edit view which should prevent strange keyboard behavior and crashes

I think that’s pretty clear.

  • Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

And still more to come. The next major feature should be Anki importing and exporting. Be sure to rate the app on the App Store if you like the new version.

Happy studies!

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Version 2.1.0

Hi guys. I’m still working on getting iCloud integration working properly. Actually, iCloud itself is fine but I want to make sure that it’s presented in such a way that isn’t clunky. Basically, it’s going well but it’s not quite perfect yet, so I’m gonna keep tweaking until it’s just right. However, I got a request from a user for a bit more automation in handling duplicates. So, I decided to release an update just for Khalid. This update is going to do a couple of important things.

First of all, the app has been updated to a totally new data model. The old flat data files will no longer work; I had to switch over to a document based data model in order to ensure proper iCloud functionality. When you load up the new version you’ll see two sections in your Lesson List. Your old data files will be at the bottom.   A single tap will convert them to the new document format. I decided NOT to automatically convert your old files so that you can manually choose to update, backup, and delete them as you so desire. That way, you don’t have to worry about the update interrupting your ability to backup your old data files so that you can return to an older version of the app. Most people are just going to want to update all of their old files and delete the originals. Once you’ve converted your data files to documents you’ll be all set to go for the next version with iCloud.

Secondly, you’ll have the option to keep your original cards or your new imports when checking for duplicates. If you’d like to prevent automatic deletions, simply favorite any card that you’d like to keep around. Starred cards will never be automatically deleted.

You also might notice that searching is a bit faster in this version. I actually implemented live searching a LOOOOONG time ago but had to turn it off because the old third generation devices simply couldn’t handle it dependably. It shouldn’t be a problem on current generation devices, however.

I’d really like to thank Khalid for the awesome idea about auto-handling of duplicates. Again, I’d like to emphasize that a majority of the new things I implement are based on user feedback. If there’s anything you’d like to see changed or added to the app, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Happy Studies!

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Version 2.0.0

I finally finished the update. Hopefully it will be reviewed quickly and available soon.

I think it turned out pretty well. This version is iOS 7 only but the old version will continue to be available in the store for those with older devices. The main new features are native iPad support and updated support for imiwa?`s newest feature – analyzing a long string of Japanese text. You’ll need to use the long-press popup context menu to access the analyze feature.

I had to spend way more time than I thought I would tweaking orientation support on the iPad. So much time, in fact, that I wasn’t able to properly test my iCloud implementation. So, I had to keep it turned off for this release. For the time being, you’ll have to manually manage your files through the App tab in iTunes if you have multiple devices. I know it’s a pain and I’ll try to get the next version with iCloud support out as soon as possible. Maybe by Christmas?

After that, I intend to start working on being able to import and export directly to and from Anki files. And sometime next year, hopefully by the spring, I’m going to open up online lesson sharing to you guys. You’ll be able to download lessons without a user account. Those that do create accounts will be able to upload, rate, and tag lessons. No comments but the tagging system will work similarly to something like Little Planet. You’ll be able to choose three tags (words like technology, textbook, grammar, verbs, explicit, stupid, etc.) to describe a lesson so I think it’ll be easy to find the good stuff. It’ll all be searchable as well.

Anywho, as soon as Apple approves the app I’ll post another update to let you know it’s available for download.

Happy Studies!

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CSV Importing

Version 1.0.2 of kanji Flow posted to the App Store today and includes a new CSV import feature.

You can add CSV files to your kanji Flow documents and the file will be converted to kanji Flow format upon selection from the lesson list.  You can also import CSV formatted text from the Edit view.  The CSV needs to be formatted correctly in order to import properly.  If you’re working from a spreadsheet file, it should only have three columns: one for the kanji entry, one for the kana entry, and one for the English (or translation) entry.  If you’re working from a source file that includes more than three columns, just delete the extra columns from the file before you export it as a CSV file.  The resulting text should end up looking something like this:

来週,らいしゅう,”next week”
東,ひがし,”east”
冷蔵庫,れいぞうこ,”refrigerator”

Happy Studies!