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Ironic Software
Leap is a combination Spotlight, Bridge, Finder, and more. The Finder on OS X is slow, cumbersome and limited. The finder search interface is very cumbersome. Leap shows you all your files and more importantly - where they are on your computer. No other tool does this. Works great for images, pdfs, too. Leap does not force you to put documents in a special place, it uses no databases. Just see whats on your hard drive.
- Fully integrated with Mavericks, including its tagging system.
- Dropbox support. Leap now uses Dropbox if you have it to back up tags.
What's New
Version 3.5.3:
- Fixed bugs for OS X 10.9 Mavericks.
Requirements
- Intel, 64-bit processor
- OS X 10.7.2 or later
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| Downloads:84,132 |
| Version Downloads:917 |
| Type:Utilities : File Management |
| License:Demo |
| Date:07 Nov 2013 |
| Platform:Intel 64 / OS X |
| Price: $23.99 |
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Leap is a combination Spotlight, Bridge, Finder, and more. The Finder on OS X is slow, cumbersome and limited. The finder search interface is very cumbersome. Leap shows you all your files and more importantly - where they are on your computer. No other tool does this. Works great for images, pdfs, too. Leap does not force you to put documents in a special place, it uses no databases. Just see whats on your hard drive.
- Fully integrated with Mavericks, including its tagging system.
- Dropbox support. Leap now uses Dropbox if you have it to back up tags.
- Dropbox bookmark quickly allows you to search your Dropbox.
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Sforf reviewed on 11 Sep 2012
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Please contact tech support for any problems.
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Also, there was almost no conversation from the developers, even in their own forum.
So, I do understand Sforf is very frustrated, as I am too. Does this gives him the right to "bash" the product? I don't know.
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The usual way to do a search like that would be to simply do a spotlight search for 'superman' in Leap, likely get all the results you need in a few seconds.
But its hard to tell what the exact problem that Rochade and sforf are having. The best way to deal with specific problems is to contact our tech support at info@ironicsoftware.com
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Mar6473 reviewed on 10 Sep 2012
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New features: We are adding small new features, but the main goal is continual squashing of bugs and keeping up with new OS releases and technology.
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Sforf reviewed on 14 Jun 2012
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Gryphonent reviewed on 01 Jun 2012
1. You cannot change the name of a folder within Leap. You've got to go to the Finder to do that, then wait for Leap to update its internal folder structure. I expect Leap to work as the Finder, either showing a "rename" option in the context menu or allowing me to rename a folder by double-clicking on its name within Leap;
2. Each time you import a document Leap creates a folder showing the current date. There's no way to stop this from happening. So, as I don't like those folders, I've to move the file manually into its dedicated place and delete the folder created by Leap. Would it be too much to ask for an option in the preferences to "not create dated folders automatically"?
We're talking about version 3 here, and those suggestions have been submitted as early as version 1 beta. Go figure.
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Also, if you don't want Leap to create dated folders, simply select "Tag" in stead of "File" when you drag a document to the Dropzone. This means that Leap will manage the document without filing it in the dated folders.
I'd encourage you to read the well documented user manual for Leap. It's quite helpful.
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Also, I don't want to select "Tag" or "File" each time I drag something into Leap… there should be an option in the settings where I can select my preference.
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I posted a picture so you can see how you can change the folder names within Leap. Perhaps, you are clicking in the file folders navigator on the left panel instead of within the browser itself.
http://d.pr/i/dK9B
I think you'll also be happy to know that you can now choose the location you want your "Filed" files to go.
If you want to choose a different location each time, just use the Finder, that's what it's for.
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Mar6473 reviewed on 02 May 2012
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Fabro reviewed on 21 Feb 2012
The real problem with Leap is that it looks like "abandonware", meaning that a new company purchased Leap and all the other great apps from Ironic just to put them on MAS and make money with no real support to their loyal customers: I see a lot of posts in their support forums (including some of mine) that are left unanswered or, if you are lucky, you get an answer by a guy that is paid to watch these forums and give some answers, but then the reported bug is not fixed or the requested improvement is not implemented.
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My advice is to choose other competing products sooner than later so that the circle completes. Companies, such as this one, need to fail so that the better, more customer oriented succeed.
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Sandwich reviewed on 18 Dec 2011
I don't know why some developers try to scam people by forcing a non-refundable purchase before giving them a chance to try the software.
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HS is an alternative to Spotlight and does a better job of finding meta tags than Spotlight and is quite a bit faster at this than is Leap.
With HS you have the same file-peering capabilities as Leap [different views, Quick Look, etc.] but is lightening fast.
Check it out!
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Sforf reviewed on 06 Dec 2011
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Mar6473 reviewed on 23 Nov 2011
I have multiple hard drives with old time machine backups and when I want to find some obscure file form the past Leap does it every time.
Leap is obviously written by developers that have used Mac computers forever because they know exactly what is missing form the Finder to keep a lot of files organized and easy to browse and find when you can't remember where you put them.
They cut the price of Leap in HALF recently to make it available to everyone on the App Store.
Leap is for Mac lovers of all kinds. No bloat, just what you need.
If you just need to manage documents, try Yep. If you want to be able to dig deep into hard drives for anything that might be there... Leap should be your choice.. I own both and they are worth every penny.
Thank you!!!
For those on MacUpdate who seem confused about what Leap actually does or think that it isn't work $29... If you don't like it what it does, why on earth did you buy it? If you don't like it using it, why are would you care about an upgrade price? Are you going to upgrade an application that you don't like?
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It may not be for users that wish computers today were the same as they were 20 years ago. Some users may be confused at first by all the features available, but if you take a few minutes to learn how it works you'll love it.
It's on sale this week in the App Store for $14.99. It's an amazon deal. I paid $59 for it a year ago and it was worth it. I use it everyday.
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