Cultured Code Release Notes

July 26, 2017

• Restored the Repeat command in the ellipsis button for expanded to-dos.
• Updated the contents of the onboarding tutorial project.
• Updated the acknowledgments information in the About window.
• Disabled the File → New Repeating To-Do command inside repeating projects.
• Disabled the Items → Make Repeating command in Quick Entry pane.
• We now include the No Project/No Area options in Quick Move search results.
• We now hide the placeholder text as soon as you enter any character in the notes field of a new project.
• Improvements for Japanese in the Natural Language Date Parser.
• Improved how we handle the creation of repeating projects from projects that contain repeating to-dos.
• AppleScript API: re-enabled “to dos of a tag”.
• AppleScript API: fixed windows handling.
• Fixed some layout issues and incorrect string translations in German and Chinese.
• Fixed a sync-related crash scenario.

July 3, 2017
Requires iOS 10.0 or later

• Added support for repeating to-dos inside projects.
• Upgraded the sync schema to support repeating to-dos inside projects. All devices must be upgraded to the latest version to continue syncing.
• We now use the official iOS app review prompt.
• Some improvements for the Natural Language Date Parser (including support for Japanese).
• Added a new warning that items will be deleted from Reminders when importing from Reminders for the first time.
• Added a notification for users running the iPhone app on their iPad.
• Tweaked the onboarding video for new installs.
• Tweaked the database migration logic.
• Fixed a crash that could be caused by projects with no titles.
• Fixed some glitches related to dragging checklist items.
• Fixed some glitches with right-to-left languages (we now force left-to-right in those cases, which isn’t ideal, but better than the previous experience).
• Fixed an issue where the list tools menu (top right) could extend offscreen for some languages where labels didn’t fit.
• Fixed an issue with the deadline text shown next to repeating to-do templates in the Upcoming list, and when sharing.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent the configured reoccurrence rule from being applied to a project when making it repeat.
• Fixed an issue that caused overlapping text in the Reminders import header. …

July 3, 2017

• Added support for repeating to-dos inside projects.
• Upgraded the sync schema to support repeating to-dos inside projects. All devices must be upgraded to the latest version to continue syncing.
• Various improvements for the Natural Language Date Parser (including support for Japanese).
• Added a new warning that items will be deleted from Reminders when importing from Reminders for the first time.
• Fixed an issue when opening file links added to a to-do’s notes via Quick Entry with Autofill.
• Fixed a crash on macOS 10.11 when switching to a project which had a deadline set.
• Fixed a crash on macOS 10.13 when closing windows.

June 3, 2017

• Added a new Todoist importer – go to File > Import.
• Fixed an issue that prevented the OmniFocus import script from importing deferred projects.
• We now hide Calendar events that have been declined.
• Improved the user experience when expanding a to-do below an already-expanded to-do.
• We now block the setting of reserved keys as shortcuts in the tag management window.
• Improved performance when dragging an email into a to-do’s notes to create a link.
• Fixed an issue where the File menu command for “New Heading with Selection” didn’t work (hold down Option to see it).
• Fixed an issue where the main window could appear inactive when the Jump Start or Quick Entry popovers were visible.
• Fixed some AppleScript issues.
• Fixed several crashes.

May 18, 2017
Requires iOS 10 or later

The first release of Things 3 for iPhone, including these headline features:

• ALL-NEW DESIGN: How it looks, how it works, and how it feels – Things has been completely redesigned, with more clarity, improved workflows, better structure, and delightful animations. It’s a to-do list like no other.
• PROJECT HEADINGS: It’s so much easier to handle your projects now that you can break them up with headings. Use them to create categories, milestones, or whatever you need – just give each one a name and drag your to-dos underneath. Instantly you’ve got a nice, clean structure for your list, and the plan becomes perfectly clear.
• CHECKLISTS: Some things take several steps to complete but don’t require a full-blown project. Now you can use Checklists to break down the finer details of a to-do. Use them for shopping lists, when packing your bag for a trip, or to detail a process at work so you won’t miss a critical step.
• DESKTOP-CLASS LIST EDITING: Editing your lists on iOS now comes with lots of power, and no friction. Swipe to-dos to multi-select them, then edit them all at once: set their date, move them to another list, or tap and drag the group together. …

May 18, 2017
Requires macOS 10.11 or later

The first release of Things 3 for Mac, including these headline features:

• ALL-NEW DESIGN: How it looks, how it works, and how it feels – Things has been completely redesigned, with more clarity, improved workflows, better structure, and delightful animations. It’s a to-do list like no other.
• PROJECT HEADINGS: It’s so much easier to handle your projects now that you can break them up with headings. Use them to create categories, milestones, or whatever you need – just give each one a name and drag your to-dos underneath. Instantly you’ve got a nice, clean structure for your list, and the plan becomes perfectly clear.
• CHECKLISTS: Some things take several steps to complete but don’t require a full-blown project. Now you can use Checklists to break down the finer details of a to-do. Use them for shopping lists, when packing your bag for a trip, or to detail a process at work so you won’t miss a critical step.
• CALENDAR INTEGRATION: Display calendar events alongside your to-dos and stay on top of your schedule. They will show at the top of your Today list, and for each day in Upcoming, where you plan the week ahead. …