Combine PDFs, MacGourmet

• (free) merges PDF files and images (JPEG, TIFF, and more) into one PDF file. The application shows REALbasic developers how to use the QTGraphicsImporterMBS class together with the CoreGraphics PDF classes to create new PDFs and embed pages from other PDF files. Version 2.1 fixes a failed assertion after the application finished work, adds a button to "add files," and adds a button to "remove page." Combine PDFs includes its source code. [Download - 1.1MB]


• Global Hotkey 1.2 (free) monitors key strokes waiting for specific combinations that will launch applications, run scripts, or copy data to the clipboard. Version 1.1 ensures AppleScripts are compiled only when needed, and iTunes no longer launches when running Global Hotkey. Global Hotkey includes its source code. [Download - 1.1MB]


• MacGourmet 1.1.7 ($25) is a recipe organization utility for Mac OS X. The application helps create and edit recipes, wine notes, and cooking notes. MacGourmet is designed to easily browse an entire collection, building custom lists for categories such as appetizers and desserts. Version 1.1.7 fixes some outstanding bugs and usability issues. The update is free to all registered users. [Download - 2.3MB]


• RapidWeaver 3.2.1 ($35) updates the website creation software by offering improved stability, re-ordering of blog categories, enhanced theme compatibility, and various other fixes/interface tweaks. Version 3.2.1 also updates the manual, and fixes the sidebar for the "Company" theme. RapidWeaver is designed to easily publish photos, movies, and blogs online instantly, integrating with iLife to produce an "iApp" style environment. [Download - 6.2MB]


• Unison 1.7 ($25) is a significant update to the Mac OS X Usenet newsreader, adding binary uploading/posting, offering the ability to split large files into smaller pieces, and can automatically create PAR2 recover sets. Unison features an improved download manager, customizable rules, personalities, a favorites drawer, NZB file support, and more. [Download - 2MB]


• Omnis Studio 4.1 ($250) is a rapid application development (RAD) tool that develops and deploys applications under Windows, Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS X. Omnis Studio can create form-based client applications that access all leading server databases, including Oracle, Sybase, DB2, Informix, MySQL, as well as JDBC- and ODBC-compliant databases such MS SQL Server. The software is optimised for multi-tier and web-based application development. [Download - 56MB]

by MacNN Staff