Handy CookBook 2.0 was released.
Many new features have been made, these are the most important:
- native support for iPad
- updated interface
- books to collect recipes
- export books in pdf file
- multiple backups
- support for iTunes files sharing (see http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4094 )
- ready for multitask
- retina display support
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24 comments:
Wow! Awesome Upgrade...Love all the new features.
I cannot open my Handy Cookbook app. The screen is just white w/ the "hat" logo. I use this app to cook everyday. Don't know what for dinner is this app is not fixed soon. Please help!!!!
Thanks,
Phuong
Phuong,
the first startup may take a while.
Until you see the screen with the white hat, wait and occasionally touch the screen to prevent the device goes in standby mode.
If, however, does not start write me at maxxrun@gmail.com and tell me which device you have and which version of iOS is installed.
I love it. Is there a way to import pictures from old desktop versions of software that are compatible? I really want to make use of the image feature.
can you import recipes from web sites like all recipes? Or will you be adding this feature soon?
@Bridenk I'm looking for a recipe file format compatible with various desktop software that allows to import images.
If I find him I'll be happy to implement it. I will look also files compatible with Living CookBook.
@Zapod
I made some attempts to import recipe from web sites.
I'm experimenting the sites that support the hRecipe format also used by google
see this link
http://www.google.com/landing/recipes/
Just bought the app. Love the PC interface makes adding recipes a snap! 4 recipes in under 5 minutes.
Adding timers in the future would be great.
Hi -- I have made the connection between my iPhone and my computer, since I would like to import my Mastercook recipe, but I no longer see anything on the web page where I can click to import the file -- I only get to the page where I can type in the recipe by hand. How do I import now? Thanks!
Marie, see the link www.handycookbookapp.com, in the support page I've posted some instructions
I have same problem C.Marie has. I get the web page with a list of my catagories to click to view my recipes and a link to click to manually add a recipe.
The previous version would let me browse my computer, find the folder where I exported .MXP files from Mastercook to transfer to my iphone. I no longer see that transfer capability with V2.
Do I now have to connect to itunes to transfer .mxp files to Handy Cook Book on my iphone?
Yes now you have to use iTunes and the USB cable to transfer files.
In this way you can also download the files.
At this link you can find instructions on how to connect with iTunes and the USB cable and also how to transfer the recipe files
http://www.handycookbookapp.com/Support/index.html
Okay, I can see my Mastercook file listed in the File Sharing section on my iTunes page.
On my iPad2 I can see the app menu, and the recipes I've entered manually, but when I get to the "Import/Export" area, there are no files listed under "File browser".
Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks!
-Perry
Hi Perry, the program recognizes files with the extension .mxp and .mx2.
I found a problem in importing the files .mx2, uses .mxp instead, until the next release of the App.
I have my mc2 files on a pc and I sync my iPad to my Mac laptop. When I attempt to add mc2 files to the iPad through iTunes on the PC, I get a message that I can only sync with one computer. How do I get the mc2 files that reside on my PC onto my iPad? Thanks.
Sorry to be so dense, but I cannot figure out how to import any recipes into this app. Thanks for the help.
Cannot connect with web server. The connection times out. Using Firefox and Explorer. Please help.
Judy
have you tried to follow the instructions in this link?
http://www.handycookbookapp.com/Support/Connection.html
If you still have problems write me to support@handycookbookapp.com
Max, I did follow those instructions. After entering the ip address, I never saw anything on my screen and got the message the connection timed out. I checked 3 out of 4 of the troubleshooting items. Not sure what it means to have the same subset. I will try again today and contact you if not successful. Thanks.
To help you I need to know the link shown by the app (something like http:\\192.168.x.x).
Remember to leave the App opened in the page 'Handy CookBook web server' during the connection.
I love this app. Wow! Thanks for the latest upgrade. I am building a family cookbook!
I have the same issue as Judy. I have an .mc2 file extension and cannot find a save as option on MC11 to convert it to the file extension listed on your site. I would REALLY REALLY LOVE to be able to use your app on my iPad, but it doesn't seem to support the older file extension (Originally MC7 I think?)
Christie
I found a problem when you import the files .mx2, uses .mxp instead, until the next release of the App.
If you have already imported files .mx2 try this workaround:
- You must reset the database: in the App go to options (the gear icon) and scroll to the end, press 'Restore empty database'.
- now try use the .mxp format file instead .mx2
To save your recipes with MasterCook mxp format (I have MasterCook 9 I hope is the same for your version), select the recipes you want to save then press the 'File' menu and then 'Export and Mail'
Press the tab 'Folder' and select the folder where save the file.
Check MC 4.0 Format Only (*.MXP) and 'Single file', and then give a name for the file.
Press Export button.
The file can be imported in handy cookbook, follow the steps explained in this link
http://www.handycookbookapp.com/Support/ImportRecipeFiles.html
*crosses fingers* Looks like it's importing all 2520 recipes I have. *does happy dance*
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