Gracion Enclose

   Gracion Enclose solves the email attachment size problem. When files are dragged to Enclose, it automatically uploads them to the server of your choice, and creates an email with a clickable download link. To receive your file, your recipients don't need to visit a special web site or install software. Drag, drop, and send. 

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Gracion Enclose 1.0.3

April 21, 2008
Universal (PowerPC/Intel)
For Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5
Free 30-day evaluation
$34

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Super-simple install and setup (for .Mac—others see below)

  1. Make sure your .Mac member name and password were entered in System Preferences > .Mac.
  2. Click Download button.
  3. Drag Enclose (the application) to your Applications folder.
  4. Double-click Enclose (the application). It says "Welcome to Enclose."
  5. Click Continue. It says ".Mac is ready." Click Continue again to confirm your name for email.
  6. Click Done. The main Enclose window opens. That's all. You are ready to send files!
  7. To send, drag any file to the Enclose window or dock icon.
  8. Address and send the email. Or, drag the URL (floating over the big icon of your file) to iChat or any other program.

Not a .Mac user? That's fine, you can use almost any web server, or start a .Mac 60-day trial (use the button in Enclose Setup).

General Installation and Setup (servers: FTP, AFP, SMB, WebDAV, .Mac, etc.)

Enclose needs a publicly reachable web server to hold your shared files. The .Mac iDisk is easiest to set up, but practically any web server you have permission to upload to will work. If you already have a web site, that's perfect—Enclose can put a folder there. You might use shared web space provided by your ISP (for example, Charter.net provides 20MB free), GeoCities Plus, or a Windows Server at the office.

Drag Enclose to your Applications folder and open it. Enclose requires a web server to host your documents. The setup assistant defaults to your current .Mac account (if any) or gives a choice of server types. For non .Mac servers, it tries several URLs for downloading, but may ask for your help during setup.

Using Enclose

Drag one or more documents, or a folder, to the main Enclose window or dock icon. Address the email message, make any desired changes to the email text, and click send.

Or, for instant delivery, drag the URL from the big icon to an iChat text window and hit return in iChat. Your buddy just clicks the link in their iChat window, and downloads immediately. This is faster and more reliable than an iChat (IM) file transfer. You can even drag the link to a group chat for many people to download at once.

You can use the URL in other software, such as email programs or word processors. Files remain on your server for the time period set in preferences, or until room is needed for newer files.

Features

  • Setup assistant that discovers server and email settings
  • Works with .Mac, FTP, AFP, SMB, WebDAV, or any other web server you can connect to with the Finder.
  • Automatic public key lookup and file encryption when PGP Desktop is present.
  • Complete email sending system optimized for sending Enclose links
  • Unlimited customizable email templates
  • Droppable recent recipients list, Address Book integration, Send to Groups
  • iChat Presence indicators
  • Drag URL to iChat for immediate download by recipient
  • Copy URL shortcut Command-Shift-C
  • View and resend previous messages and files. Messages are Spotlight indexed.
  • View messages with Quick Look (on 10.5)
  • Use multiple servers automatically on a time or space-available basis
  • Pre-configured for Gmail and .Mac email
  • Built in software updater (Sparkle)
  • Auto-flatten QuickTime movies; Auto-zip files with resource forks

User Review

"I happened upon Enclose and immediately saw its possible value. After just a few days' use, Enclose has become an application I can't do without," says Professor Michael Flower of Portland State University. "It is smartly designed and easy to use. Nearly everyone who has been on the receiving end of an Enclose message has asked what application I used to deliver files. Enclose is a top-notch aid to productivity and problem-free communication with others."

Caveats

  • .Mac login can cause brief delays/spinning wheel, depending on network and server conditions.
  • Enclose-shared documents are not linked from public web pages, but they are downloadable by anyone with the link URL. Confidential documents should be securely encrypted before sharing. To secure documents, we recommend using Enclose's built-in support for PGP Desktop.
  • Please backup your documents.