RapidWeaver for macOS

Release Notes

  • RapidWeaver Classic 9.0.0 (21034)

    We have another great update for you today. This release has fixed some long-standing issues, tidied up a few things under-the-hood, and continues to improve stability.

    This is a free update for all users of RapidWeaver Classic. Enjoy ✌️

    Enhancements 🛠️

    • DevAnt License Framework updated
    • Various other minor code-level improvements to keep things running smoothly

    Fixes 💥

    • Fixes an issue where the email address was incorrectly set when multiple %footer% tags are used
    • Fixes an issue with the Blog plugin’s RSS feed where the URL was missing a forward slash
    Download 9.0.0 (21034)

  • RapidWeaver Classic 8.10.5 (21025)

    Enhancements 🛠️

    In this release we’ve improved the code around project saving by adding additional checks to ensure the data being saved is valid and accessible. In the event that a bad or missing file is detected, the user will be notified and asked to email Realmac support.

    Download 8.10.5 (21025)

  • RapidWeaver Classic 8.10.4 (21019)

    A special thanks to Multithemes for providing two new themes for this release. Visit Multithemes for more great RapidWeaver addons.

    New 🎉

    • Added 16-inch MacBook Pro & 24-inch iMac to devices simulator
    • Ability to choose between PHP 7 and PHP 8
    • Added Cordialite and Lumilite themes from Multithemes

    Fixes 💥

    • Updated themes
    • Updated the user agent in the preview to reflect modern devices
    • Fixed a missing semicolon in RW’s badge JS
    • A minor update to fix a cosmetic issue in the registration window where the incorrect device is shown for some newer devices.
    Download 8.10.4 (21019)

  • RapidWeaver Classic 8.10.3 (21012)

    Fixes 💥

    • Fixed a problem some users have experienced with activation
    Download 8.10.3 (21012)

  • RapidWeaver Classic 8.10.2 (21011)

    New 🎉

    • Added an option to add “Alt” text to the Badge
    • Added the ability to hide/show the Badge on Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop
    Download 8.10.2 (21011)

  • RapidWeaver Classic 8.10.1 (21006)

    New 🎉

    • Added global & page specific custom code, added directly after opening <body> tag
    • Added PageSpeed Insights option to link button menu
    • Activation Manager added to Registration Window
    • Improved icon rendering
    • Improved dark mode asthetics

    Fixes 💥

    • Fixed missing addons location when using SetApp & Direct versions
    • Corrected thumbnail size and orientation of images dragged into styled text
    • Leading & trailing spaces are now stripped on server address & path fields
    • Fixed crash when editing Photo Album data
    • Fixed crash when editing Contact Form menu options
    • Fixed crash sometimes seen when embedding images in styled text
    Download 8.10.1 (21006)

  • RapidWeaver Classic 8.10.0 (20986)

    Fixes 💥

    • Crash when opening a document with missing data
    • Crash when updating or installing addons
    Download 8.10.0 (20986)

  • RapidWeaver Classic 8.10.0 (20983)

    Fixes 💥

    • Undo text in page head areas sometimes causes a crash
    • Some users experincing a crash when upgrading from RapidWeaver 7
    • Badge content is no longer included when disabled
    • Crash when clicking the Renew button in the registration window
    • Fix for Copy and Paste showing a random ”S”
    Download 8.10.0 (20983)

  • RapidWeaver Classic 8.10.0 (20977)

    New 🎉

    • Added "Page Spotlight" toolbar and keyboard shortcut (Command-Shift-F)
    • Add a customizable badge to your website (Learn more about badges)
    • Added a new Browser “Preview” toolbar item to make it easy to preview sites in ANY browser
    • Switch between Light and Dark Mode in the RW Preview (Command-Shift-A)
    • The page sidebar now shows URL of the published page (uses Web Address in General Settings. Overridden with publishing Website Address if it exists).
    • Added a new menu item and shortcut for publishing the selected page (Control-Command-K)
    • Added a new preference to switch between Dark and Light mode independent of the system
    • Dropping an image into a Styled Text area now shows a thumbnail along with dimensions (making in-page images a lot more manageable)
    • Default Page extension can now be set for all new Projects (General Preferences)
    • Default Langauge can now be set for all new Projects (General Preferences)
    • Macros now work in the global code area(s) (Learn more about macros)
    • Added a Community Toolbar item
    • Added a Marketplace Toolbar item
    • New App icon to match Big Sur and Monterey
    • New Document, Theme, Style, and Snippet icons
    • New Toolbar icons
    • New Home, Page and Setting icons
    • New simulator models iPhone 13 / Mini / Pro / Pro Max
    • New default toolbar layout
    • All built-in themes are now located in the RapidWeaver Classic category
    • Updated Documentation.
    • Welcome Window now includes links to Marketplace and Community
    • Classic Projects are now saved with the extension .rwc
    • Empty Project window updated with links to Manual, Marketplace, and Community
    • Updated About Window (now uses System tint for the Realmac logo)
    • Implemented DevAnt license and distribution Framework (Direct version)
    • Updated SetApp Framework (Setapp version)

    Fixes 💥

    • Fixed outdated menu items and links
    • Fixed an issue with the Copy and Paste menu items
    • Numerous other fixes and improvements
    Download 8.10.0 (20977)

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Last updated: 09/12/2022