Press Release: Knots 3D v2.0 for iOS

On January 7, 2012, in General, Product Announcements, by Administrator

Highland, Utah – Nynix LLC is pleased to announce the latest release of their popular reference app, Knots 3D, on the Apple iTunes store. Knots 3D makes learning knots fun and allows interaction with the knot on screen like no other app in the store today. Each of the 50 featured 3D knots can be drawn, rotated, zoomed and flipped. The beautifully rendered knots can be paused at any time during the drawing to be studied, then advanced, and then paused in a repeating fashion to learn how a knot is tied. The knots can be rotated a full 360 degrees so they can be viewed from the side, back or any angle in-between.

This app is an invaluable reference for scouts, fishermen, boaters or other outdoors enthusiasts. The 50 knots are listed by usage category and knot classification and each has descriptions of usage, strength, and helpful tying tips. 3D Knots includes:

* Albright Special
* Anchor Hitch
* Ashley’s Bend
* Blood Knot
* Bow Knot
* Bowline
* Bowline on a Bight
* Buntline Hitch
* Carrick Bend
* Cats Paw
* Clinch Knot (Improved)
* Clove Hitch
* Constrictor Knot
* Double Overhand
* Double Sheet Bend
* Figure 8
* Figure 8 Bend
* Figure 8 Loop
* Fisherman’s Eye
* Fisherman’s Knot
* Granny Knot
* Grief Knot
* Jug Knot (Spanish Hackamore)
* Lanyard Hitch
* Lariat Loop
* Larks Head Hitch
* Loop Knot
* Overhand Knot
* Perfection Loop
* Rolling Hitch
* Round Turn & Two Half Hitches
* Running Bowline
* Running Knot (Slip Knot)
* Square Knot (Reef Knot)
* Sheepshank
* Sheet Bend
* Stevedore’s Knot
* Surgeon’s Knot
* Surgeon’s Loop
* Taut Line Hitch
* Tiller’s Hitch
* Timber Hitch
* Thief Knot
* Trilene Knot
* Two Half Hitches
* Uni Knot
* Uni-to-Uni Knot
* Water Knot
* Zeppelin Bend

Knots 3D takes knot tying technology to the next level allowing unprecedented interaction with the computerized knot – and it all fits easily in a pocket for reference on-the-go. Compared with instructional videos or old fashioned knot tying manuals, Knots 3D views knots in a completely new way. Smooth drawing leaves no question about what happens next – the student can see exactly where the rope goes without any guessing involved and no fingers to get in the way.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* iOS 3.1 or later
* 70.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Knots 3D 2.0 is only $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Reference category. Review copies are available upon request. Knots 3D is also available for Android devices on the Android Market.

Purchase and Download
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Located in Highland, Utah, the Nynix LLC team is an independent software company with a focus on the iOS and Android platforms. Nynix’s goal is to create fun, useful and cool utilities for mobile devices. Copyright (C) 2012 Nynix LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Knot Quiz 2.0 Released on App Store

On July 23, 2011, in Product Announcements, by Administrator

BowlineKnot Quiz 2.0 is now available on the app store!
(Released on July 12, 2011)

 

 

Included in the new release:

  • More Animated Knots! (Figure 8 Bend, Ashley’s Bend, Zeppelin Bend, more… )
  • Improved Scoring System with Leader Boards and Achievements
  • Integration with OpenFeint and Game Center
  • New Navigation
  • Multi-color Knots

Knot Quiz is a fun application designed to test your knot knowledge and ropecraft! So you think you know your bights from your bends, your loops from your hitches? Give the free app a try and see how well you know 15 basic knots. When you are ready, purchase add-on packs that add more advanced knots to the fray!

The knots are tied “loosely” in each image so you can see better how to tie them. Version 1.1 adds animated knots showing you the ins and outs, overs and arounds, and up and throughs! A hint button lets you know what the knot is used for and what other names it is known by.

Basic Knots include:
* Overhand Knot
* Figure 8
* Surgeon’s Knot
* Stevedore’s Knot
* Fisherman’s Knot
* Granny Knot
* Bow Knot
* Lariat Loop
* Larks Head Hitch
* Cats Paw
* Running Knot (Slip Knot)
* Square Knot (Reef Knot)
* Figure 8 Bend
* Grief Knot
* Zeppelin Bend

The Knot Expansion Pack

(In-App Purchase) adds 20 more useful knots used in First-Aid, Pioneering, Sailing, Fishing, and Climbing.

* Double Sheet Bend
* Sheet Bend
* Bowline
* Two Half Hitches
* Clove Hitch
* Fisherman’s Eye
* Taut Line Hitch
* Sheepshank
* Carrick Bend
* Figure 8 Loop
* Double Overhand
* Timber Hitch
* Water Knot
* Loop Knot
* Bowline on a Bight
* Hitching Tie
* Tiller’s Hitch
* Ashley’s Bend
* Thief Knot
* Jug Knot (Spanish Hackamore)

Screen Shots:
Knot Quiz - Menu Screen Figure 8 Bend Sequence Knot Quiz - Zeppelin Bend

 

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Knot Quiz 1.1 Released

On May 9, 2011, in Product Announcements, by Administrator

Knot Quiz 1.1 has been approved by Apple and is now available on the iTunes App Store.

New in Knot Quiz 1.1

  • Version 1.1 adds animation to many of the knots showing you the ins and outs, overs and arounds, and up and throughs!
  • Animated Knots: Sheet Bend
  • Title bar for aesthetics when Ad is not displayed

Fixes:

  • Ads only served once on load instead of every time a page is load/switched
  • Correct/incorrect status icons on buttons changed for usability.  Color-blind people could not see the status change.

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In-App Purchase: Scout Add-on Pack

On April 28, 2011, in Knots, Product Announcements, by Administrator

The Add-on Scout Knot Pack covers 15 additional knots used in First-Aid, Pioneering, Sailing, Fishing, and Climbing.

Includes the “Basic Six”:

  • Bowline
  • Sheetbend
  • Clove Hitch
  • Two Half Hitches
  • Taut Line Hitch
  • Square Knot (Reef Knot)

Plus 9 more scouting knots:

  • Fisherman’s Eye
  • Sheepshank
  • Carrick Bend
  • Figure 8 Loop
  • Double Figure 8
  • Timber Hitch
  • Water Knot
  • Loop Knot
  • Bowline on a Bight
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Knot Quiz Available in App Store

On April 28, 2011, in General, Knots, Product Announcements, by Administrator

BowlineOur free app, Knot Quiz, is now available on the app store!

Knot Quiz is a fun iOS application designed to test your knowledge of ropecraft! So you think you know your bights from your bends, your loops from your hitches? Give the free app a try and see how well you know 12 basic knots. When you are ready, purchase add-on packs that add more advanced knots to the fray!

The knots are tied “loosely” in each image so you can see better how to tie them. A helpful hint button lets you know what the knot is used for and what other names it may be known by.

Knots include:

  • Overhand Knot
  • Stevedore’s Knot
  • Figure 8
  • Surgeon’s Knot
  • Fisherman’s Knot
  • Granny Knot
  • Bow Knot
  • Lariat Loop
  • Larks Head Hitch
  • Cats Paw
  • Running Knot
  • Thief Knot

 

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