# Ampoule 1.6

## **Ampoule 1.6**

Ampoule 1.6 is a big update, with a new design for iPad, verified support for Mac, and data from the French medicines database for barcode scanning. Ampoule is now available in French too.

## **A new design for iPad**

On iPad, each tab now uses a split view. Your boxes, items and settings are listed in a sidebar, and whatever you select opens alongside it, so you can move between items without losing your place.

![A screenshot of Ampoule showing the new multicolumn design on iPad](https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/covers/63c9ac7e5ddf1a95769f5650/d48e60e3-5717-433b-9a51-67f3c6dc64e4.png align="center")

If you use a keyboard with your iPad, Ampoule now has a menu of keyboard shortcuts. Press **⌘N** to add a new item, **⌘F** to search and **⇧⌘B** to start rapid barcode scanning. Hold down the **⌘** key to see them all.

## **Verified for Mac**

The iPad version of Ampoule is now verified for use on a Mac with Apple silicon, and you can download it from the Mac App Store. It shares the new iPad design, works in a resizable window and supports the same keyboard shortcuts in the menu bar. Your inventory syncs with iCloud as usual, including shared boxes.

## **French medicines data**

Barcode scanning can now use data from the French public medicines database (BDPM), alongside the UK (DM+D) and US (FDA) databases. Scan the barcode or data matrix code on a French medicine pack, and Ampoule fills in the item's name, strength and type. You can switch databases with the flag in the scanner, or under Drug Data Sources in Settings.

## **Ampoule en français 🇫🇷**

The app, widgets and App Shortcuts are now fully translated into French. Ampoule follows your device language, or you can choose a language just for Ampoule in the iOS Settings app. Ampoule News articles are only in English for now.

If you spot a translation that could be better, please let us know through the links in the app or by emailing [info@ampoule.app](mailto:info@ampoule.app).

## **Also in this release**

Version 1.6 also brings significant accessibility improvements, including better VoiceOver descriptions and layouts that adapt to larger text sizes. You can now also sort items by their tags in PDF exports.