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Skim 1.2.5

  -  3.35 MB  -  Freeware
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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 1.2.5.


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


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What's new in this version:

New Features
- Select a square when holding the Shift key.
- New option to TeX-PDF sync AppleScript "go to" command and displayline script to show the reading bar instead of selecting.
- Enable PDF-TeX sync in the Snapshots and Split-PDF.
- Easier setting of text note font color, using Option-drag and a check box in the Colors panel.
- The presentation transition options are now saved.
- You can now choose separate page transitions for Presentation mode.
- Hidden preference to hide full screen side panels extended to allow for disabling auto-hide completely.
- Hidden preference to disable pinch-zoom.
- New script command to get a text representation using templates.
- Add PDF-TeX sync preset for new Aquamacs.

Bugs Fixed
- Fix localized document type names.
- Don't select in Presentation mode when using TeX-PDF sync.
- Make sure tool tip rects are reset when the page changes.
- Fix markups on Snow Leopard.
- Reject the "revert" script command suring auto-reloading, these features should never be used together.
- Safer editing registration to avoid possible crashers.
- Remove PDF With Embedded Notes export option for encrypted PDFs.

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