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Screenwriter
Nov 4 2009

CARLOS85  Glad to see this program finally listed on here. My favorite of all the screenwriting programs available for OS X. My only complaint with the current version is that I can't add words in all caps to the custom dictionary. Right-clicking to add to the custom dictionary does not remove the spellcheck underline and will remain marked when revisiting the document. The only solution I could find is to spell the word in lowercase and then add it. Other than that minor issue this program is solid. Would like to see a GUI refresh in the next version. Current version still looks too much like a port of the Windows version.   
(Version 6.0.5.140)

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Screenwriter
Nov 4 2009

HOBOJOE  I fully agree with Carlos85. It's great that I don't have to go digging around on the Movie Magic site for updates.

However, I should point out that they do have a ton of video tutorials on their site for anyone looking to get a handle on this app.

I also agree about Screenwriter's UI. It's very dated, and could use some serious updating. Regardless, it's currently the app to beat.  
(Version 6.0.5.140)

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ChocoFlop
Sep 15 2009

CARLOS85  Nothing wrong with contributing a little something to (what once was) a good prospect. Just because it didn't work out, doesn't mean the people who supported the developer are "suckers."  
(Version 0.909)

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ClamXav
Aug 29 2009

CARLOS85  I updated definitions just fine without being prompted for Rosetta. I deselected it when I installed Snow Leopard so I know I don't have it.  
(Version 2.0e95.2)

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ClamXav
Aug 29 2009

CARLOS85  Right click on the app and select Show Package Contents. Navigate to Contents--Resources and then run clamavEngineInstaller104.pkg. This will install the engine and get rid of that error.  
(Version 2.0e95.2)

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VMware Fusion
Aug 23 2009

CARLOS85  I've used a Windows 7 Beta on it in the past without any noticeable issues.   
(Version 2.0.5)

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Gimp
Aug 17 2009

CARLOS85  The developer has released an update which addresses the font/dpi issues.  
(Version 2.6.7)

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Gimp
Aug 17 2009

APEMAN  Thanks. It's amazing how much chaos can ensue over a missed period.   
(Version 2.6.7)

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Montage
Feb 13 2009

CARLOS85  The speed of importing .txt files is much improved over previous versions, but does not retain formatting as nearly as well as Movie Magic Screenwriter 6. When importing a .txt file using the Screenwriter 6 template, extra lines are interspersed, ACTION text in ALL CAPS and SCENE HEADERS without INT./EXT. are converted to CHARACTER CUES, Centered text is moved to the left, ACTION lines between dialogue are formatted as dialogue. Using the Screenplay template for this same importing reduced the page count of a 116 page script to 97 pages. Action between dialogue was included in the above character cue's dialogue.

Importing .rtf yielded similar results. At this point it would be faster for me to retype a script from scratch than to import it from a text file into Montage.

Another thing:

Why does Montage treat FADE IN: as a scene header?  
(Version 1.5.2)

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Montage
Feb 13 2009

CARLOS85  Another thing I'd like to add. When writing a script, the default action of making a Character come after dialogue and then having to hit CMD-2 to go to action is a bit tedious. I like that I can edit the dialogue template so that hitting enter takes me to action and I can quickly hit tab to create a new character. Instead of assigning the tab key to Parentheticals after Character, I would suggest hitting Enter to go to Action, tab to new Character and simply typing ( to initiate the Parenthetical. Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 and Sopholces (for Windows - now defunct) did this and I believe it is much more intuitive.  
(Version 1.5.2)

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Montage
Feb 13 2009

CARLOS85  Correction to my previous comment:

Instead of assigning the tab key to Parentheticals after Dialogue, I would suggest hitting Enter to go to Action, Tab to Character and simply typing ( to initiate a Parenthetical. Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 and Sophocles (for Windows - now defunct) did this and I believe it is much more intuitive.  
(Version 1.5.2)

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ChocoFlop
Dec 8 2008

CARLOS85  I purchased a license for this a while back to support its development because I see that it has potential and would love to use it once it goes stable. But for now is pretty much unusable for me. I trashed this version after using it only once since simply zooming in and out of the image with the scroll button on my mouse caused Chocoflop to crash. Previous versions were more stable for me.  
(Version 0.901)

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ChocoFlop
Dec 27 2008

CARLOS85  0.903 crashed on my after undoing an image resize. Using a MacBook with GMA 950 graphics.  
(Version 0.903)

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Jun 27 2008

CARLOS85  There's no need to be rude about this. What's the big deal? Someone created some software and is freely sharing it here. No one is forcing you to use it. If the software works or doesn't work well for its intended purpose then rate it on those merits; not based on whether or not you think it's "stupid" or "useless" without having even tried it.  
(Version 1.0)

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Microsoft Office 2008
Jun 25 2008

CARLOS85  I had to removed Office (including folders the uninstaller missed) and install it fresh and then add the 12.1.0 update just to install 12.1.1. Microsoft really needs to get its act together or get out of the Mac business. This is pathetic.  
(Version 12.1.1)

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Check Off
Jun 2 2008

CARLOS85  I installed this and then selected the option for it to startup when I log into my computer. I later restarted my computer to find that two stacks had been added to my dock (Documents and Downloads) Time Machine was also placed in my dock as well. I had previously not had those on there. I removed them, removed Check Off and all was fine. I then reinstalled Check Off only to have the same thing happen again.

Is there a reason why Check Off is causing this?  
(Version 3.8)

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VMware Fusion
May 6 2008

CARLOS85  With this beta Windows XP Pro SP3 does not recognize my USB smart card reader. I tried downgrading the VM and running it in 1.1.2 again but that didn't fix it. A fresh install of XP in this beta didn't fix it either. It worked fine before upgrading to the beta. My fault that I didn't backup my VM before upgrading to the beta. Reinstalling XP now in 1.1.2 to see if it works again. I've submitted a bug report to the devs to look into this.  
(Version 2.0b1)

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VMware Fusion
May 6 2008

CARLOS85  My card reader is working fine again under 1.1.2. Something peculiar with this beta is breaking it.  
(Version 2.0b1)

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DashPrefs
Feb 22 2008

CARLOS85  Works just fine on 10.5.2.  
(Version 1.0.1)

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Leopaque
Nov 16 2007

CARLOS85  The Restore option did not work on my MacBook with 10.5.1. The menu bar returns to its grayish color, but is no longer translucent.  
(Version 1.0)

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Leopaque
Nov 16 2007

CHRISB1  The app is pulled back and I am working on a fix ...  
(Version 1.0)

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Leopaque
Nov 16 2007

CHRISB1  Leopaque v1.1 is available now - the restore function now works properly.  
(Version 1.1)

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Leopaque
Nov 16 2007

CARLOS85  Thanks for the quick fix.  
(Version 1.1)

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