MetaCard 2.5 alpha 6 now available

[Scott Raney]

The first public alpha-test release of MetaCard 2.5 is now available in
ftp://ftp.metacard.com/MetaCard/2.5/

See the file README.2.5 for the complete list of new features in this
release, but the highlights are a new debugging architecture, support
for Unicode display and text entry in fields, sheets and pulsing
buttons on OS X, and partial support for drag and drop (more to come
in that area in later test releases).  At this early stage we're
primarily interested in reports of engine problems, particularly
incompatibilities with previous releases.  The development UI is still
incomplete.

The file format has not changed for 2.5 unless you save Unicode text
in fields, so it will be possible to use revert to using 2.4.3 if you
run into problems with any of the alpha or beta test releases after
doing substantial development with them.  Still, always work with
adequate backups when using pre-release software!

The subscription expiration date has been updated for this release.
Everyone can use it in Starter Kit mode for testing, but you'll need
to renew your subscription to use the full functionality if you get
the Starter Kit notice when starting up.  Choose "Licensing" from the
MetaCard Help menu and follow the prompts to the order forms to renew.
  Regards,
    Scott

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Scott Raney  raney at metacard.com  http://www.metacard.com
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