Version 1.2.8 of the Mobile Molecular DataSheet has been submitted to the AppStore: with any luck, the new version will be available within a few days. The release schedule got moved forward a little bit because the previous version inadvertantly blanked out two of the icons on the main menu (oops). The new version introduces a significant new feature that has been in the works for some time: MMDS now makes use of remote procedure calls to provide some of its functionality. The first such feature to be exposed is the ability to generate SVG (scalable vector graphics) of images when sending molecules, reactions or datasheets via email. Continue reading →