SkyFonts Changelog

What's new in SkyFonts 5.9.5.1

Dec 3, 2018
  • Security hotfix

New in SkyFonts 5.9.5.0 (Oct 10, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and screen resolution issues

New in SkyFonts 5.9.4.0 (Jun 5, 2018)

  • UpgradeTLS 1.2 support with backward compatibility for TLS 1.1, TLS 1.0 and SSLv3.
  • All versions below 5.9.4.0 will stop working, once font provider services moves to TLS 1.2
  • UpgradeMigrate to higher version of dotnet framework.
  • Minimum supported windows OS is now WIN7 SP1 (instead of WIN XP SP2).
  • ImprovementSkyFonts windows background service fails to start on machine startup.
  • User will experience lesser number for call to start background service on startup.
  • ImprovementPerformance improvement while loading/installing large number of fonts.
  • The UI will feel more responsive on startup or installing large fonts.
  • The animation of skyfonts icon when installing font will become more responsive.
  • Faster time to font installation.
  • ImprovementMiscellaneous UI fixes.
  • FixWindows font cache service taking up cpu due to skyfonts.
  • User will experience lower CPU usage on startup/exit or installing large number of fonts.
  • FixUser is getting a lot of SkyFonts icons in Tray.
  • FixClient stays offline until restarted, if system goes offline, just after client onboarding (first time users).
  • FixFamily getting removed is listed back, while searching.
  • FixUnresponsive windows, while unlinking accounts with large number of fonts.
  • RemovedLinotype Service From SkyFonts client and portal.

New in SkyFonts 5.9.2.1 (Jun 5, 2018)

  • Security Hot Fix.

New in SkyFonts 5.9.1.0 (Apr 18, 2017)

  • Hot fix for authentication

New in SkyFonts 5.9.0.0 (Feb 24, 2017)

  • Bug fixes and minor UI changes.

New in SkyFonts 5.7.1.0 (Dec 26, 2016)

  • Client changes to support Fonts.com 7 days trial font

New in SkyFonts 5.7.0.0 (Sep 27, 2016)

  • Client changes to track Font installation events in real time

New in SkyFonts 5.4.0.0 (May 20, 2016)

  • Support for MyFonts font trials
  • Client optimization
  • Fixed bug: Monotype Library Subscription fonts being removed before expiry of subscription
  • Fixed bug: Font provider unable to detect SkyFonts when installing a font
  • Fixed bug: System crash on Windows 7 on start up of SkyFonts

New in SkyFonts 5.3.0.0 (Apr 15, 2016)

  • Updated UI to show font provider
  • Improved on-boarding flow
  • Updated notification messages
  • Fixed bug: Resolved HTTP warning issue

New in SkyFonts 5.2.0.0 (Mar 30, 2016)

  • Added buy buttons for trial and expired fonts
  • Fixed bug: fonts now show immediately in apps
  • Fixed bug: Unable to install fonts from google or fonts.com
  • Fixed bug: Client failing to start local server over SSL

New in SkyFonts 5.1.0.0 (Jan 28, 2016)

  • Subscription font support for MyFonts
  • Client Optimization
  • On-boarding improvements to accommodate Google Fonts users

New in SkyFonts 5.0.0.0 (Dec 25, 2015)

  • All new UI
  • Grouping of fonts per family
  • Improved context menu
  • Improved search and filtering capabilities

New in SkyFonts 4.11.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Stability and Performance optimizations.

New in SkyFonts 4.10.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Silent upgrade to latest available SkyFonts version.
  • Show warning message before replacing font with a new version of same font.
  • Fix for HTTP Server issue on machine having default language other than English.

New in SkyFonts 4.9.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • New UI added for first time installation
  • SSL support
  • Context menu added in cog icon
  • Windows menu removed

New in SkyFonts 4.8.2.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Hot fix for 4.8.0.0

New in SkyFonts 4.8.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Perpetual font support for fonts.com
  • Client changes to fix issue showing client file as trojan.
  • Made client changes to address google font getting removed.
  • Updated background images for installer.
  • Turning on/off delete warning made generic across all providers.

New in SkyFonts 4.7.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Linotype support in SkyFonts client with option to push trial fonts from Linotype portal.
  • Updated notification messages for adding and removing fonts.
  • Font preview for fonts.com fonts fixed for off-line mode.
  • Expired font list refreshed on re-pushing same fonts from portal.

New in SkyFonts 4.6.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Addition of release notes.
  • Membership logo updated.
  • Fixed issue related to settings not being retained on upgrading client.
  • Fixed issue related to SkyFonts WIN client is incorrectly displaying "View all expired fonts" option for deleted Membership fonts.
  • Fixed issued related to license period of fonts.com fonts does not get updated in UI on pushing 30-day desktop version over 1-Day Mockup version of same font.
  • Added environment details in error log.

New in SkyFonts 4.4.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Monotype Membership support.
  • Add: 'Delete' option for fonts.com
  • Show warning message when deleting Fonts.com fonts, saying font will be deleted on all other machines using same credentials.
  • Show warning when subscription is about to expire within 3 days.
  • Add a setting to turn on subscription expiration warning.
  • Fonts.com master plan (30 days desktop) fonts license period auto extended if the subscription is valid.
  • Unhide google fonts folder.

New in SkyFonts 4.3.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Integrated the Monotype Corporate service.
  • Delete monotype corporate fonts feature added.
  • Updated icons.
  • Included evenviewer logs to, inaddition to user reported error logs when available.
  • Remove redundant installation of perpetual fonts.
  • If SkyFonts cannot launch after 10 restart, show Send log dialog.
  • Change: Skyfonts animation icons, to white icons.
  • Fix: notification not showing when new fonts are added while syncing.

New in SkyFonts 4.2.0.0 (Dec 23, 2015)

  • Support for auto authentication from fonts.com portal
  • Single notification for Google batch font push.
  • Support for myFonts font trial fonts.
  • Fix: Font name with a single quote (') isn't supported.
  • Fix: Random crashes.
  • Log errors if occurs during checking for update.