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FieldWorks 8.3.10
We are glad to announce that FieldWorks version 8.3.10 is being released. This version fixes some serious problems we have seen with version 8.3.9. As of release 8.3.9, XP is no longer supported. This is due to some of the changes made so FLEx will work with Paratext 8. Read More
Fall Creator’s Update
Microsoft has corrected the problems with version 1703, which have been around since last Spring. The fix was released October 17. Although you will be able to get the update by doing ‘Check for updates’ at some point, it might still be a couple of weeks. You can install the… Read More
FieldWorks 8.3.9
We are glad to announce that FieldWorks version 8.3.9 is being released. This version fixes some serious problems we have seen with version 8.3.8. As of this release, XP is no longer supported. This is due to some of the changes made so FLEx will work with Paratext 8. Read More
Windows 10 Creators Update Warning
The latest major Microsoft update for Windows 10, the Windows 10 Creators Update or the 1703 update will cause the FieldWorks program to crash and reduce the performance of the Paratext program (both versions 7 and 8), especially on slower computers. If you are using any of these programs, it… Read More
FieldWorks 8.3.8
We are glad to announce that FieldWorks version 8.3.8 is now being released as stable. This version fixes the remaining problems we have seen with version 8.3. This version doesn’t work with Paratext 8.1. We plan to release 8.3.9 as soon as we can, which will support Paratext 8.1. Be… Read More
FieldWorks 8.3.7 RC2
FieldWorks 8.3 introduces the ability to upload dictionary data directly to Webonary.org and makes it significantly easier to configure dictionary data for all kinds of output (print or electronic). Release Notes for Version 8.3 Bugs fixed since 8.3.5 Beta5 LT-17530 Allow references to… Read More
FieldWorks 8.3.5Beta5
Bugs fixed since 8.3.4 Beta4 LT-18073 Fix crash leaving Lexicon Edit before Dictionary Preview pane refreshes. LT-18068 Fix crash in ‘Upload to Webonary’ process when two entries reference the same audio file. Read More
Training in Sweden
A FieldWorks workshop will be held at Uppsala University 11-15 September 2017. The workshop will have beginner and advanced tracks led by Ron Lockwood and Stevan Vanderwerf. Contact Ron Lockwood (ron_lockwood@sil.org) for more information. Read More
FieldWorks 8.3.4 Beta4
Just after we released FW 8.3.3, a number of users reported odd behavior with the display. This only affects anyone who has adjusted the DPI settings on their Windows machine, but the effects were significant: upon refresh, the FieldWorks window would either shrink or grow, and would jump, and in… Read More
FieldWorks 8.3.3 Beta3
The main focus of FieldWorks 8.3 has been improving the ability to configure your dictionary and publish it to the web. This version contains bug fixes and enhancements the the previous version. Bugs fixed since 8.3.2 Beta2 LT-18023 Adjust settings due to Webonary change… Read More