Simon 5 is coming soon!
Simon version 5 is currently in beta testing. It is a massive update, introducing a much-requested feature: syncing the Simon data between multiple Macs, plus a Simon Status service, a Link Checker filter, improved Find filter, iMessage and Speak Error notifiers, a new app icon, and much more.
Important: please note that Simon 5 requires a minimum of macOS 10.12 (Sierra), and will be a paid upgrade from Simon 4 after the beta. Purchasers since September 1, 2020 automatically get a version 5 license (that also works in previous versions).
Re: Occasional hanging?
This used to be an issue, but I had thought I'd solved it in future versions. Sounds like there may be a lingering issue when Simon is left alone for a long period of time.
If this occurs again, the two things that would be most helpful would be:
1. A screenshot showing how Simon appears (which may indicate what state it is in);
2. A sample of the process activity.
For the latter, launch Activity Monitor (found in your /Applications/Utilities folder), click on Simon in the list, choose Get Info, click the Sample button, and save the result. You can then email that to me via the contact page.
I have some further changes planned for a future version that should eliminate this issue entirely, but if I can improve it in the current versions, I'm keen to do so. Thanks for your feedback and help on this.
Update on hanging
This issue "could" be a problem with leaving Simon "untouched" for a while. I've been working out of my house for the last three weeks, and it's been just fine. It's only done it twice now, and both times after I returned home after being gone for a week. I have a couple more trips planned in the near future, so I'll keep an eye on it.
Steve
Update (again) on hanging
David,
It happened again today. I've sent you the files you requested via the contact page....
Steve
Re: Update (again) on hanging
Thanks.