Good things will be happening for Tumblweed!
This weekend will see the release of some new features:
Creating photo posts from images on your clipboard (I use the Macs apple+ctrl+shift+4 all the time…. I really do)!
Small previews of photos before you upload (especially helpful for clipboard photos and drag/drop).
Advanced Options (including date, tags, and privacy).
More info when the new version goes live!
best,
David
First, new URL: tumblweed.org. Feel free to add a link on your Tumblelog.
Stuff I want to do in the next month to make Tumblweed more usable.
1. Make use of the clipboard. Meaning, letting people create posts (easily) from images that they have copied to their clipboard.
2. Manage and use multiple accounts at once without logging in and out. So instead of having to manually log on each time, users will be auto logged in and allowed to have a list of accounts.
…and a few other cool things ;)
Updates
Fixed some window management and placement issues (thanks Javier)
Add Photo URL and Click Throughs
Snapshots (requires a webcam)
A streamlined way to upload photos to Tumblr from your webcam.
Simple photo booth style picture with 3 second countdown.
Enjoy and report any bugs
Download
The new release is now out! Same deal - if you have Tumblweed installed already you can simply launch it and click the Update button in the lower corner.
Whats New
*Well, this version reveals a new look (which is more in tune with Tumblr).
*I’ve added thumbnails to the feed for Photo posts.
*You can now filter your dashboard (Showing 20 posts - click to change). I had read a request on someones Tumblr to add an “Older Posts” button. Well this is about it, you can see up to 50 posts from any category.
*Fixed (I think!) the language issues. If you are still having problems viewing or entering posts, please let me know.
Next
I want to add the Webcam posts, which I think would be a great addition to our Tumblelogs. I need to fine tune the dashboard and design a bit more. Add the “Scribble” posts which would let you draw something and then post it.
Throw me some suggestions if things aren’t working for you or if you have a cool idea for something on Tumblweed… or you can make up your own reason.
best,
david
First off, Bugs:
It has been brought to my attention that this new release of Tumblweed has some issues displaying text characters in various different languages (Japanese characters for example). I had changed the font and it had some adverse effects. I will be fixing this in the new release.
It seems that there is a bug trying to drag and drop images that have their extensions in UPPER CASE (JPG instead of jpg). This will be fixed in the next release.
What to expect in the new release:
The next release (due by Saturday) will mostly be design. The goal will be to mostly mimic the layout of Tumblr more closely so that people are instantly familiar with the Tumblweed.
The dashboard will be its own persistent window. The “create a post” pages will now open in their own windows. This will allow people to work on multiple posts at the same time or view their dashboard while they write a post.
….and a few other goodies.
-David
