![]() Dropbox is an easy-to-use file sharing/hosting service. Tap Forms is supposed to be an easy-to-use database app. The removal of Dropbox and use of IBM Cloudant. I’ve already purchased it and entered my license code. Tap Forms 5 still asks me to upgrade every time I open the app. ![]() Especially having to create and import a zip file on my Mac.Ģ. I’ll update this FAQ as more questions come in.Īs a happy user of Tap Forms 3.5 for Mac I have to say I am a bit disappointed in Tap Forms 5 so far. ![]() Some of the chapters will be the same, but there will be new chapters covering Tap Forms 5 specific features. Just like the current version there will be an updated manual. Q: Will there be an updated online user manual available on the web and in PDF downloadable format?Ī: Yes. Watch the Mac videos here: and the iOS videos here: I have many new videos which demonstrate many of the new features in Tap Forms 5. Q: Will there be training videos available for the new features?Ī: Yes. So you can keep the old version around until you’re comfortable and confident with the new version. It’s a completely new app so the old version and new version can co-exist side-by-side and they will not interfere with each other. But first you will need to create a backup file using the old version. There is a “Migrate from previous version” button you will click on to migrate your data into the new version. Q: Will all my data automagically transfer over to version 5?Ī: No. You just have to have a document open first before you can use the Import Tap Forms Archive command. Q: Someone sent me a Tap Forms Archive file (.tfarc) but Tap Forms can’t open it, why?Ī: It can. The iOS version requires iOS 10 or newer. The iOS version is $16.99 USD.Ī: Tap Forms 5.2 for Mac requires macOS Sierra (10.12) or newer. If you’re sending to an iOS device, first go through the on boarding process, then make sure you don’t have any documents open at the time or you won’t see the alert asking if you want to accept the file transferring from the other device.Ī: Tap Forms 5 for Mac is $49.99 USD. Then use the ‘Send Document’ function to transmit the document to the other device. To do that, you only need to create your document on one device (either from scratch or via migrating your old Tap Forms database). The main thing to know about getting sync working is that you need to have a copy of the same document already loaded onto each device in Tap Forms 5. Please see the online user manual for how to setup an IBM/Bluemix account: They have a free tier, but I believe it is limited in how much you can sync. Q: Does Tap Forms support iCloud or Dropbox syncing?Ī: Tap Forms 5.1 now supports iCloud syncing, but not Dropbox.Ī: Creating an account with IBM is free, but they may charge you depending on the service you choose. Also, the “Complete My Bundle” option will vary in price depending on what you originally paid for Tap Forms for iOS. Either one will work on your iPhone and iPad. Note: You only need to upgrade one license since Tap Forms 5 is universal. Q: What about a discount for the iOS version?Ī: To get the iOS discount, use the “Complete My Bundle” option on one of the Tap Forms Upgrade Bundle packages. Then re-launch Tap Forms 3.5.20 (the direct download version), then re-launch the Tap Forms 5 Mac free trial. Note: If you don’t see the discount offer, please quit Tap Forms 3.5.19 and Tap Forms Mac 5. There should be a message telling you that you’re getting a discount since you’re a previous customer. Then you’ll be offered the 50% off discounted price. Once you’ve done that you can download and install version 5 You should receive the license key in your email from You will need to activate the 3.5.20 license before you launch the Tap Forms 5 free trial version. The price should say $0.00 at that point. Just put your email address in and “buy” the app. You should see a notice telling you that you are eligible for a free copy of the direct download 3.5.20 version since you already purchased it from the Mac App Store. Please note the app name will be “Tap Forms Mac 5” for the direct download version. Or you will have to get the 3.5.20 direct download version first You can either use the new Tap Forms 5 Upgrade Bundle now in the Mac App Store by using the “Complete My Bundle” function here: Q: Can I still get the upgrade price if I’ve purchased from the Mac App Store?Ī: Yes. If you purchased via the Mac App Store, please see the next question. You’ll be offered the 50% off upgrade discount at that point. ![]() If you have the direct download version 3.5.20 already, all you need to do is download and install the Tap Forms Mac Version 5 Free Trial and launch it. Q: Is there upgrade pricing available if I already own a copy for Mac?Ī: Yes.
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