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Drop.io support, like DropBox, auto PNG export

I was just looking at the Balsamiq DropBox support in the blog and immediately thought of Drop.io. As time permits I'm working on a Windows file system interface for for Drop.io via their open API, and that would facilitate the same sort of functionality as Balsamiq currently has for DropBox. In the mean time, I can easily imagine using File>SaveAs and saving to a Drop.io "drop" which is very similar to a DropBox.

Separate but related. What do you think about automatic PNG snapshots, where every time the BMML is saved the corresponding PNG is also saved, overwriting the prior version. This would be another way to publish the latest version of the mockup, but without having to save the BMML and then manually publishing the PNG separately. Combined with the above, whenever I save BMML on my PC it would be neat if the PNG would be updated on my Drop.io or DropBox workspace too. This would allow clients to see development progressing without us having to send them BMML or screenshots all the time. We could create a separate drop for every project/client.

Peldi - I've had many exchanges with Drop.io management. Their business is a LOT like yours. There could be some synergy here. Check out their site and blogs, their GetSatisfaction section (sounds familiar?) and if you ever talk to Jake, tell him Starbuck sent ya. ;)
 
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