=== Cycles === Contributors: Cycles Tags: design, feedback, mockup, client, wireframe, approvals, design review, comment, webdesign, freelancer, freelancers, graphic artists, graphic designers, graphics, image, logo, mood boards, infographics, project, cycles, approval, sign-off Requires at least: 4.0 Tested up to: 4.3.1 Stable tag: 1.3.2 License: GPLv2 or later An better way to share designs with clients and colleagues for feedback and review. == Description == **NOV 2015: MAJOR UPDATE** _We've been busy overhauling the look/feel, rewriting the feedback engine and changing how mockups display, so presenting designs and receiving feedback is much faster and even more intuitive._ [Cycles](http://getCycles.io/) allows you to share any design (mockups, wireframes, sitemaps) without the complexity of email attachments or third-party services. Clients and colleagues view your work in their browser and post feedback directly on your designs. * **Simple, Secure Sharing** - Send links (not attachments) to any design you can think of. Share logos, sitemaps, wireframes, mockups, stock photography, and more. Password protect your designs to protect client privacy. * **Better Feedback** - Since clients view designs in their browser, they can leave feedback directly on the designs as if they were completely developed. * **Happy Clients** - Delight your clients with easy to open designs and a simple feedback process. No more missing files, back and forth emails, miscommunication or lost feedback. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nhIQH9IHVE] #### Features **Self Hosted** Cycles works on your (or your client’s) WordPress installation, so files stay private and secure on your client-friendly, recognizable domain. **Upload images** Upload single or multiple files of any type supported by WordPress, such as JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP. **Image Library** Organize designs in the WordPress media library for quick sorting and searching. **Custom Design URL** Make sharing easier with custom, client friendly and easy to pronounce URLs. **Password Protection** Set optional passwords to keep designs private and secure from unwanted visitors. **Annotated Feedback** Viewers leave comments anywhere on the design so others can view their feedback with context. **Feedback List** Comments are gathered into a single, easy to reference list of design feedback. #### Follow Cycles [Blog](http://getCycles.io/blog/) | [Twitter](http://twitter.com/getCycles) == Installation == 1. Upload the entire `cycles` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the `Plugins` menu in WordPress 3. Done! Use the Cycles menu option in the admin sidebar to upload and share your designs. == Screenshots == 1. Clients leave feedback directly on the design 2. Password protect your designs to protect client privacy 3. View feedback directly on the design or in aggregate == Frequently Asked Questions == Thank you for installing and using the [Cycles plugin for WordPress](http://getCycles.io). If you're having trouble and can't find a solution below, please create a support topic (link below). We closely monitor and will respond as soon as possible. For other issues, questions, suggestions, feedback, please email us at [info@getCycles.io](info@getCycles.io). **How do I get started?** Once you've installed the plugin, sharing designs with clients is easy. Go to 'Cycles' in the sidebar, and click add new (`Cycles > Add New`). Give your design a name (clients will see this) and add an image. You can optionally adjust the share URL to make it more client friendly. Finally, click "save" and you're ready to share and receive feedback. **Do clients need to register an account?** No! Your clients need only open your URL in a browser to begin leaving feedback. **What kind of images are supported?** Cycles works with most image types supported by WordPress, such as JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP. **What kind of designs can I share?** We produced this plugin to help you share anything where you need someone else's opinion. Use it to get feedback on designs like: * Logos * Site maps * Wireframes * Mockups * Stock photography selections * Illustrations * Mood boards * Infographics **How do I get more help?** If you encounter a technical issue, please use the [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/design-feedback). == Change Log == = 1.3.2 = November 10th, 2015 *Enhanced - Now load all external scripts via HTTPS *Fixed - Issue with saving comments containing special characters *Fixed - Issue with images saved to design posts = 1.3 = November 8th, 2015 * Enhanced: Feedback name is pre-populated for faster commenting * Enhanced: Better open/close click behavior when viewing comments * Enhanced: Cycles now updates comment numbers when another comment is deleted * Fixed: bug with "inverted" feedback on the edge of some designs * Fixed: Image loading animation appears before image begins to load * Fixed: Removed superfluous styling on the comment box that'd appear in some browsers * Fixed: Better admin-side handling of special characters left in comments * Fixed: Comment count column formatting = 1.2 = September 27th, 2015 - Mockup Presentation * New: Redesigned loading and design presentation and layout, so your mockups look their best * New: Help section for frequently asked questions * Enhanced: Responsive Mockups that scale down on smaller screens. * Fixed: Feedback dot positioning when browser is resized Feedback Rewrite * New: Feedback code rewrite and redesign, so leaving feedback is faster and more intuitive * New: View state for feedback * New: Users can delete feedback * Enhanced: Feedback dialog stays visible when opened on the far right of a mockups Other * Tested: Compatible with WordPress 4.3.1 = 1.1.1 = * Tested: Compatible with WordPress 4.3 * Enhanced: View and edit comments without loading delays = 1.1 = * New: Privacy and password protection options * Enhanced: Changed URL prefix from 'design-feedback' to 'cycles.' * Enhanced: Better styling on share dialog * Enhanced: Removed unnecessary code and files * Enhanced: Limit other plugin metaboxes from Add/Edit design screen = 1.0.2 = * New Name: Design Feedback is now called Cycles. = 1.0.1 = * Enhanced: Feedback dialog has cleaner styling * Fixed: Comment formatting now works with line breaks and most special characters * Fixed: Browser resizing disabled for uploaded images = 1.0 = * New: Initial plugin release! * New: Upload and share designs with anyone (like your clients) * New: Clients leave feedback directly on your designs so you know exactly what they're talking about == Upgrade Notice == = 1.3 = Major enhancement - New look & feel for how mockups display and feedback is collected