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Skim 1.2.1

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Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Skim 1.2.1.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of Skim for Mac or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

New Features
- Add preset for synchronization with TeXMaker and AlphaX.
- New AppleScript command to convert PDF annotations to Skim notes.
- Handle PDF files in Skim's Spotlight importer, so Skim notes can be searched.
- Add alternate contextual menu in notes table to edit text in a separate window.
- Black screen feature in Presentation mode, use the 'b' key.
- Improved AppleScript support for rich text
- The width of the reading bar is now sticky.
- Set fill color from Favorite Colors toolbar item when holding the Option key.
- Add Traditional Chinese localization (thanks Jim Chiu!).
- Some initial support for Open Meta tags. Readable by ApppleScript and saved with Save As and Export as PDF.

Bugs Fixed
- Rotate pages in the correct direction using gestures.
- Use larger margins around selectable text.
- Show find panel on the current space.
- Ignore mouse moved events for PDF-TeX synchronization.
- Fix Quick Look generator for Freehand notes.
- Prevent clipped small toolbar buttons on Tiger.
- Fix Help on PDF-TeX synchronization.
- Respect page rotation in copied TIFF images.
- Better conversions of PDF annotations to Skim notes.
- Prefer using SyncTeX over PDFSync.
- Improvements to template support.
- Fix resizing and tracking rect of full screen side panels.
- Make freehand note tool mode accessible through shortcuts.
- Make sure full screen windows fill the screen after illegal moves in Spaces.
- Fix row height in thumbnail and snapshot tables.
- Display more context around a selected find result.
- Full screen windows are now shown on all Spaces to avoid inconsistencies.
- Fix automatic cropping of a single page.
- Make sure the window is redrawn after a reload.
- Improved thread safety for dvi conversion.

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