New and Noteworthy

Tasktop Autumn 2008

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Tasktop for Linux

The most requested feature to date has been support for Linux. With this release we are pleased to introduce first class support for the Linux platform. Tasktop for Eclipse (the plug-ins version of Tasktop) now has support on the Linux platform for features formerly only available on Windows. Time is now captured system wide on Linux and the Locate on Disk functionality works (and can be customised). This combined with the Firefox task-focused browsing support also in this release gives Linux lovers the complete task-focused experience. 

Additionally, Tasktop Pro is now available as a stand alone application for Linux. For managers or developers using IDEs other than Eclipse, Tasktop for Linux gives you all the rich task management and bug repository integration you need to manage your work load.

Task-focused browsing in Firefox

Firefox integration is another of the most frequently requested features that has been implemented for this release. Tasktop itself (on the Windows platform) has always had support for focused browsing through its internal browser.  Pages visited are captured by your active task context all but eliminating the need to bookmark.  For some, use of Tasktop's internal browser isn't an option (i.e. those on Linux).  With this release we are extremely pleased to offer tight integration with Firefox.  When enabled, the pages visited in Firefox are similarly captured by the active task in Tasktop and your browser tabs restored upon task reactivation.

Task List Printing

When you have to run into a stand-up meeting and can't bring your computer along, you can now print your Task List and get to the meeting before all good doughnuts have been snapped up!

Printing is accessible from the Task List view dropdown menu. You can also print selected tasks by right clicking and selecting Send To > Printer... from the popup menu.

Send To

Email Recipient - Send all the details of a task to people without access to the task repository. Clicking will open your email client, placing the task details in the body of the email message. All you need to do is comment if necessary and send.

Another Repository - Tasks can be easily moved to another Task Repository. Clicking this option will open a repository selection dialog. Choose which repository you wish the task to be copied to.

Printer - Print the task details so you have a hard copy to take to meetings

New Quick Task

Quick add a new local task to your Task List. Press Ctrl+Alt+N and a popup dialog will prompt you for the summary, category, and schedule. Press enter and the task will be created for you in the Task list.

Calendar Event Notifications

To date tasks scheduled for a specific time would get a notification popup to remind you that it was due. With thsi release, other events from your Google or Outlook calendars will now be accompanied by a notification popup when their scheduled/due time draws near.

Full Screen Mode (Tasktop Pro)

Those using Tasktop Pro can enjoy more screen estate by pressing F11 to expand Tasktop to full screen mode.  Pressing F11 again will return Tasktop to its former state.

Task Timing Trim

Available in previous releases and now enabled by default is the Task Timing trim widget.  This widget gives a overview of how much time has been spent relative to the time you've estimated for a task. For more information, see the user guide.

Working Set and Starred trim improvements

Available in previous releases but now enabled by default are both the Starred bookmarks trim (left) and the Working set selection trim (right). Both also have new support for drag-and-drop and right click context menus.

Web Preferences

Control what pages are excluded from context or from editor managements all through the new Web Browsing preference page Exclusions tab.

Empty Context Indication

The Tasktop Navigator view now indicates when the active task has no elements to reveal.

Scheduled Presentation Improvements [Mylyn]

Built on Mylyn 3.0, Tasktop Autumn inherits improvements to the Scheduled Presenation. It is now noticeably faster and when unfocused shows days beyond the current week.