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February 22 2012 20:05:54

The plan forward

I just thought I'd give you a little update on what I'm working on at the moment. Feedback from you guys have given me many great ideas that I want to incorporate into the software. I wish I hade more time to work on this than I have, but I do as best as I can. These are some of the features I wish to get into the software as soon as possible:

Support for multiple folders in Outlook
Support for synchronizing the ToDo-list in Outlook as tasks to Google
Support for multiple Gmail-accounts
Support for synchronizing reminders and repeat-settings of tasks to both secondary Outlook-installations and Google Tasks Organizer for Android.

Disclaimer: I wish to get these features into the software, but we'll se how easy/difficult it is when actual implementation starts.

If you have any comments on these plans or other wishes, don't hesitate to leave a comment.

New API stablizing and documentation up

With the release of GogTasks v4.3, I hope to have reached a point where the new API is now stable. Version 4.0 through 4.2.3 contained some issues with Outlook crashing due to bad error handling and some issues with the due date skipping a day, which I now have fixed. If you're still experiencing problems with the new API, don't hesitate to contact me.

As for the homepage, I have now created a new section called "Documentation" where I've collected the articles I've written sporadically throughout the last few months. I hope these articles will answer many of the questions I get from both old and new users, and I will continue to improve that page as time goes by.

GogTasks v3.0 released

I have now published v3.0 of GogTasks, which I hope to be a welcomed improvement of the software. In addition to fixing a couple of critical bugs in the trial version of GogTasks, I have implemented better feedback to the user in the synchronization process. You can now see each single action being performed by the sync engine - such as "Create task at Outlook" or "Delete list at Google". I hope this helps to improve confidence in the program for new users, as you are able to follow exactly what happens. The screen can be minimized when you no longer want the detailed feedback.

So go download v3.0!

Example of the synchronization feedback window

Google Apps account transition

For those of you who are using Goolge Apps for businesses (www.google.com/apps), you've probably received news about the so called "Transition". This affects users of GogTasks: After you've been Transitioned, you will have to change your login credentials in GogTasks to NOT use Apps. So, uncheck the "Is Google Apps account" checkbox and leave the domain field blank. This goes for both users of GogTasks for Outlook and for Windows Mobile.

All in all I think this is a good move from Google. It simplifies authentication to Google-linked services across the web including GogTasks. Read more about the Transition here.

Login error 213 which many people experienced is now fixed in v2.4.6 of GogTasks. If you get this error while running v2.4.3 or earlier, please upgrade to the latest version by getting the latest version from the download page

To everyone who's getting "Login Error 213" when trying to synchronize as of today:

Google have done a change to their login service which broke GogTasks authentication. I am working on the issue as we speak and hope to get a new version of GogTasks out before the end of the day that solves the problem.

Sorry for the trouble.

Frode Nilsen

GogTasks for Windows Mobile discontinued

I have decided to shelve the work on GogTasks for Windows Mobile, not releasing any future updates. Version 2.5.1 will stay as the last version of the product.

The reason for this is simply that I do not have time to maintain it and that I am prioritizing the paying customers of GogTasks for Outlook. Another factor that influences my decision is that Microsoft now is focusing solely on the Windows Phone 7 platform on expence of the aging Windows Mobile 6.x platform.

If you have a modern cell phone you will still have no trouble finding an application that will allow you to view and edit Google Tasks. See the table on the front page where I've listed some examples.

GogTasks behaviour better documented

I have now updated the Behaviour and Limitation article, as well as having written two new articles that describe the concept of Catgories and Lists better. These articles should all be obligatory reading for any user of GogTasks, so be sure to check them out:

Outlook 2010 x64 now supported

I have now released a version of GogTasks supporting Outlook x64! Go to the download section to get it! The same binaries also work for Outlook 2010 x86.

There are some more bug fixes done compared to GogTasks v2.2 for Outlook 2003/2007 - I will get back to this in the change log. I will also release a new version for 2003/2007 with the same bug fixes shortly.

Outlook 2010 x64 have issues

I have to take back 50% of the truth in the last post - GogTasks only works for the 32 bit version of Outlook 2010. At the time I tested, I didn't even know there was a 64 bit version of the software. Now I know, and I can confirm that GogTasks does not run on it. It needs to be compiled for the 64 bit architecture, but it has proven a bigger challenge than expected. I am working on a solution that I hope to get working soon.

Outlook 2010 now supported

I have now tested and verified the functionality of GogTasks under Microsoft Outlook 2010. No code changes were required from my part to make the software work under the latest edition of Outlook. Hence, Outlook 2010 is now officially supported.

You will find the settings menu and the synchronize button under the Add-Ins ribbon after installing.

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