Rotate 1.1 Available

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Rotate 1.1 is a minor update, but it addresses the number one request: allow the T3's voice recorder button to rotate the screen. You can download it here:

http://www.ytechnology.com/rotate/download.htm

Enjoy!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Michael, Rotate is a useful programme. Would you be able to add the ability to show/hide the Grafitti input the same way as rotating the screen? Thanks
12:43 AM
Michael Yam said…
I think it can be done, at least for applications that are aware of the virtual graffiti area. I'll add to my todo list. This, of course, would take over another button.
1:44 PM
Michael Yam said…
Would you be able to add the ability to show/hide the Grafitti input the same way as rotating the screen?

I just had a thought. Would it work for you if I would (try to) collapse the grafitti area each time you rotate?
11:05 AM
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