Hello! Finally, here the stable version for the drawing tools update.
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A detailed step-by-step tutorial for this new feature is available here for this new feature.
Roadmap and news
Documentation and tutorials
New features
Drawing tool: Added the ability to draw and edit on layers and images.
Selection to Object: Selection from drawing tool can be copied to image object for bones animation.
Changes
Added a sub-scrollbar when too many materials are attached to a single 3D object.
Prompt to save each opened project before quitting the app.
Added default settings for animation tracks and keys.
Removed the extra frame for looping animated image. The extra frame is still auto added in the animation track but not in the frame input slider.
Bug fixes
Bug
Reference
Improved normal buffer (colors appeared too white).
Link
Fixed copy/paste failing for resource tracks.
Link
Fixed key duplication to keep custom transitions.
Link
Fixed same materials linking.
(Reported by DM)
Fixed a crash when editing certain 3D model bones structure.
(Reported by DM)
Added more security to prevent some crashes.
(Not reported)
Added missing translations.
(Not reported)
Fixed search bar that couldn't unfocus.
Link
Fixed 3D rotation undo/redo issues with the gizmo tool.
Link
Fixed 3D bones refresh issue when reopening the project.
Link
Resolved file opening issues on macOS.
Link
Roadmap for 2024
Animation
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Edit 3D bones animation.
Ability to save and load animations.
Tools and Objects
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Drawing tool.
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Particle systems.
Fluids.
2D and 3D text objects.
2D lights with support of normal and depth maps.
Pixelation and Effects
More available effects with a tool to place them easily.
More pixel-art oriented resampler.
Importation & Export
Import Aseprite and PSD 2D formats.
Application
Better favorite system with previews for shaders, palettes, dithering, ...
Lighter project type. To batch pixelate files without any transformation.
ːsteamthumbsupː Available features that could be improved.
ːsteamthisː New features added in this version.
If you encounter any bugs or have feature suggestions, feel free to share them in the community forum. Thank you!