OmniGraffle Release Notes

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.3.1
  • Fixed a bug where an export of a multiple canvas document to a raster image format would result in blank image files for each canvas after the first.
  • Addressed an issue where existing favorite stencils went missing.
  • Fixed a bug where we now ensure that there's PNG data on the pasteboard, particularly in Mac OS X v10.5.
  • When saving a version of a duplicated file when running Mac OS X v10.7, the "dirty" close button should go away.
  • Universal Access on Mac OS X v10.7 has taken our existing keyboard shortcut for "Snap to Grid", this shortcut has been removed from OmniGraffle; it can be customized in System Preferences.
  • Fixed a crash on launch when running Mac OS X v10.5 and there was no existing document open.
  • Fixed a crash when running on Mac OS X v10.5 and a software update check was run sometime in the past.
  • Fixed a bug where deleting stencils could delete other stencils that weren't selected.
  • Addressed an over-eager save sheet on Mac OS X v10.7 when the document hasn't been saved in awhile.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.3
  • Mac OS X v10.7 Features and Compatibility — OmniGraffle is ready for Lion, if you are running Mac OS X v10.7 you'll be able to take advantage of the new navigation gestures, automatic document saving and versioning, as well as full screen mode.
  • New Line Behavior — We've modified how lines appear when they are connecting to shapes to more appropriately show their actual endpoints at the center of the shape, as well as making the Curvy line type much more attractive visually and adding much more powerful control handles for the Orthogonal line type.

    If you would like to enable the new line behavior works, paste the following in Terminal:

    "defaults write com.omnigroup.OmniGrafflePro UseOldBezierPathLayout NO" (if you are running OmniGraffle Professional, minus the quotes)

    "defaults write com.omnigroup.OmniGraffle UseOldBezierPathLayout NO" (if you are running the Standard version of OmniGraffle, minus the quotes)

    "defaults write com.omnigroup.OmniGrafflePro.MacAppStore UseOldBezierPathLayout NO" (if you are running OmniGraffle Professional purchased in the Mac App Store, minus the quotes)

    "defaults write com.omnigroup.OmniGraffle.MacAppStore UseOldBezierPathLayout NO" (if you are running the Standard version of OmniGraffle purchased in the Mac App Store, minus the quotes)

  • iPad Compatibility — Certain artistic features available on OmniGraffle for iPad (such as open freehand shapes) now display properly on the desktop.
  • Paste in Place has been added as a dedicated control in the Edit Menu.
  • The Konigi wireframe stencils are now bundled by default.
  • The shared support folder for custom OmniGraffle stencils, diagram styles, templates, and shapes has moved to $HOME/Library/Application Support/The Omni Group/OmniGraffle to conform with Mac App Store guidelines.
  • Many bug fixes have been addressed in this release. You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.2.3
  • Added export options for OmniGraffle documents to better work with OmniGraffle for iPad.
  • Changes made to The UML stencils for better connectivity and more proper geopolitical reference in the World Maps stencil.
  • Issues with Bézier lines rendering in the wrong location addressed.
  • Corrected some export issues for mutliple canvas documents and custom ruler settings.
  • Many bug fixes have been addressed in this release. You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.2.2
  • Added some new preferences to better handle Multi-Touch gestures.
  • More compatibility fixes for Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard".
  • Addressed stability issues.
  • Many bug fixes have been addressed in this release. You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.2.1
  • More compatibility fixes for Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard".
  • Addressed stability issues.
  • Many bug fixes have been addressed in this release. You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.2
  • Provides compatibility fixes for Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard".
  • Licensing changes to accommodate two seats per license key.
  • Support added for portables with Multi-Touch trackpads.
  • Fixes to how tables and table cells can act.
  • Fixes to shared layers.
  • Addressed stability issues.
  • Reset the trial period.
  • Many bug fixes have been addressed in this release. You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.1.1
  • Made a number of fixes to the Tier 1 foreign language localizations.
  • Fixed a memory leak that could lead to a crash.
  • You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.1
  • Improved Visio compatibility adding support for the Enhanced MetaFile graphics format along with many other fixes and changes.
  • Improved user interface and focus for the canvases and outline sidebars.
  • Added new adjustable arc/wedge and star shapes.
  • Addressed stability issues.
  • Reset the trial period.
  • Many bug fixes have been addressed in this release. You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.0.2
  • Japanese localizations to include the Help files have been mended and corrected since the release of OmniGraffle 5.0. You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

• Changes for OmniGraffle 5.0.1
  • A great many bug fixes have been made and crashes have been addressed in this release. You can see the full list of changes at our Historical Release Notes page.

OmniGraffle 5.0 is now shipping! Some highlights of OmniGraffle 5.0's new features include:

• New layout engine based on Graphviz.
• Bézier control handles on connection lines.
• Redesigned Stencil Window supporting local searches and searches on Graffletopia.com.
• Binary Visio document import support (OmniGraffle Professional only).
• Custom user data on objects (OmniGraffle Professional only).
• Quick Look support in Leopard.
• New ruler accessory view inspection tools.
• Shared layers.
• Configurable tools palette.