Axure RP for Mac Alpha aka MAxure is now available for download here.

We didn't quite make it to Beta before the end of 2009, but we're really excited to show you where we're at and start getting your input (and help!). We're targeting end of Q1 2010 for the final release.

What to expect:
Most of the Axure RP 5.6 features are available along with some UI enhancements including a new properties pane and redesigned interactions dialog. There are still some features missing including shared projects, CSV generation, search & replace, print, spell check, and zoom.

We've successfully created some prototypes in MAxure using core features like dragging and dropping widgets, adding annotations and interactions, and generating prototypes. But we are still running into new bugs regularly. Specification generation works and the .docx files can be opened in Word 2004 with the compatibility pack. You can find directions for installing the compatibility pack here.

The files are compatible with Axure RP 5.6 on the PC, which is a nice backup if you run into any issues.

This alpha version expires February 28, 2010. A valid alpha/beta will be available until the final release of 5.6 for Mac, so your work will not be interrupted.

How can you help?
Please submit bug report dialogs that pop-up in the application. Any information that might help us repeat an error is really helpful. We're also looking for usability issues that are Mac specific (like Cmd+Q shouldn't increment the footnote number). You can send those to support@axure.com along with any bugs and requests.

What's next:
We'll continue to release Alpha/Beta builds until the final release and post known issues at www.axureformac.com. You can keep track of updates here, at www.axureformac.com or by following us on Twitter. And we're also in progress with 6.0. Who needs to sleep? :)

Thank you!
Victor