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Development Logs (Older Versions Continued)

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Program changes:

  • Added ability to show shadows with angled backdrops
  • Changed "building faces" to "photo taken facing" in Sky tab (to be usable for both straight-on and angled backdrops)
  • Fixed crash when combining objects in a group when at least one object has a valance
  • Fixed out of memory error when importing large images or duplicating objects using them
  • Added support for transparency when importing a graphic from a PNG with palette-based transparency (<=8bpp)
  • Improved performance when loading an angled backdrop or switching backdrop type
  • Added support for medium quality fabric images (reduced download size option)
  • Improved framing of objects in object thumbnails when adding objects as custom objects
  • Fixed problem saving/loading scene files containing imported files whose names require Unicode
  • Fixed uncommon problem with arrow keys only moving objects (not rotating) when an axis is locked
  • Fixed various uncommon crashes

Documentation:

  • Added several sections describing new features
  • Updated screenshots to reflect latest user interface
  • Improved quality of images

3D models:

  • Increased default dimensions for tent models without poles

Fabric changes:

Glen Raven

  • Added Sunbrella Upholstery fabrics
  • Renamed "Sunbrella" to "Sunbrella - Awning and Marine"
  • Updated Sunbrella fabric information PDFs

Program changes:

  • Added integration with MPanel Shade Designer (on Add Object menu and new Shade Sails tab)
  • Added ability to undo/redo changes to the page layout on the Print page
  • Added ability to save the page as an image file from the Print page (in addition to printing it)
  • Added ability to move, rotate, and scale the selected object by specified numerical amounts
  • Added ability to make an object obscure part of another object, useful for making windows within fabric panels
  • Added ability to group objects together for movement, applying fabrics, etc.
  • Added ability to combine a group of objects into a single object
  • Added ability to split, combine, and re-combine object parts
  • Added ability to replace the selected object (Add Object, "Replace selected" checkbox in upper right)
  • Improved speed and usability of Object Parts tree including columns, sorting, drag and drop re-ordering
  • Added ability to rotate object by 90 degrees using the '9' key
  • Improved object movement and rotation when viewing objects from different angles
  • Added ability to select metric and other units (feet/in, feet, in, m, cm)
  • Added ability to control individual object brightness (via emissive property in material properties)
  • Improved dimension sliders (and others) to use non-linear scaling for greater precision and range
  • Fixed loading of large (>3MP) image files on some computers with Intel integrated graphics
  • Added ability to open TIFF files for backdrops, graphics, and texture images
  • Added "Exempt from constraints" object property, controls whether object can pass through backdrop/ground
  • Added ability to change opacity of text and graphic objects
  • Added ability to center camera on clicked point in space (middle-click during rotate camera mode)
  • Improved usability of controls on Render Image page for specifying render size and crop area
  • Added several new commands to the "Modify Model Geometry" menu, for processing imported 3D models
  • Added ability to save object as Custom Object (right-click on object and choose Save as Custom Object)
  • Added display of fabric name/number applied to selected object in texture properties
  • Added right-click context menu for 3D view when no object is selected
  • Added 3D wireframe view options (right-click in 3D view with no object selected)
  • Added ability to temporarily change dimension slider min/max values (right-click on slider)
  • Improved appearance of some fabrics/textures when using Intel integrated graphics
  • Improved ease of use of specular lighting material properties
  • Improved rendering quality of specular highlights
  • Added ability to type feet and inch markers (' and ") in valance properties
  • Added keyboard command for centering the camera on the selected object (/)
  • Improved global and 3D view keyboard commands (like Ctrl+Z) to work when other controls have focus
  • Improved H.Repeat and V.Repeat texture sliders to be linked by default (right-click to toggle)
  • Improved saving of scene files to embed imported textures
  • Added ability to set material properties for multiple parts (when parent is selected)
  • Added option for synchronization of texture properties between fabric and valance, enabled by default
  • Added informational display message when saving the scene
  • Added ability to adjust camera with arrow keys while in camera modes
  • Added disabling of unrelated UI when performing certain operations such as setting backdrop scale
  • Added warning/error messages for older unsupported Intel 910/915 and 945 graphics hardware
  • Added separate tracking of "Maintain Aspect Ratio" setting for text vs. graphic objects
  • Added "Align Axes" command for aligning the axes of one object to another without rotating the object
  • Improved order of objects in object tree and object selection after duplicating an object
  • Improved registration error message to mention company name
  • Fixed crop area on Render Image page to be properly saved and loaded from scene files
  • Fixed image not updating when repeatedly importing a texture or graphic from the same file
  • Fixed incorrect lighting/coloring of objects without texture maps applied
  • Fixed existing braid to be removed when choosing "Straight (no braid)" valance type
  • Fixed changes to material properties to be undoable
  • Fixed alignment tools to work when clicking on valance parts
  • Fixed error message shown when trying to send feedback on computer with incorrect date/time
  • Fixed rare problem causing custom backdrop/graphic tabs to not appear on some computers
  • Fixed various uncommon crashes

3D models:

  • Added Horizontal Plane model

See below for fabric changes.

Glen Raven

  • Updated Sunbrella Care and Cleaning information
  • Improved color accuracy and detail of Sunbrella Mayfield Collection fabrics

Trivantage

  • Added Gale Pacific fabric lines
  • Updated Eradi-Lite fabric line
  • Updated Main Street fabric line
  • Updated Nite-Lite fabric line
  • Updated Patio 500 fabric line
  • Updated Starfire fabric line
  • Updated Vanguard fabric line
  • Updated Weblon Coastline Plus fabric line
  • Improved color accuracy and detail of Polyfab Architec 400 fabrics

Program changes:

  • Changed arrow key movement/rotation in 3D view to be more precise (with and without shift)
  • Added keyboard commands (comma and period) to cycle through previous/next object in 3D view
  • Changed automatic advancement of time to halt upon manual rotation of light
  • Improved zoom sensitivity in page layout view
  • Fixed loss of transparency when copying and pasting images within the page layout
  • Fixed image replacement when copying and pasting images with same dimensions within page layout
  • Fixed per-object shadow visibility settings to be saved in scene files
  • Fixed opacity to be saved in scene files
  • Fixed ground texture to be saved in scene files
  • Fixed backdrop image not being included in scene file after undoing set backdrop
  • Fixed several uncommon crashes

Valances:

  • Fixed spelling errors and inconsistencies in some valance descriptions

Program changes:

  • Added custom page layout interface for printing
  • Added automatic update notification (optional)
  • Added 3D object and text/graphic alignment tools (on Transform Object menu)
  • Added "Look Around" camera mode
  • Consolidated "Look At" camera mode functionality into "Rotate Camera" mode
  • Added ability to select object parts by clicking/tapping in 3D view (click to select object, click again to select part)
  • Added option to specify default valance height
  • Added option to specify default braid thickness
  • Added option to disable font preview in lists of fonts
  • Added "Modify Model Geometry" menu to parent object in object tree, useful after importing 3D model
  • Added visualization of printable area on Print page (dashed blue border)
  • Changed Print page to always default to system default printer
  • Changed crop area on Render Image page to be saved in scene files
  • Changed default location for sky to use last searched location
  • Changed auto lighting to be automatically enabled (once) when dragging time slider
  • Changed main window maximized/restored status to be remembered between sessions
  • Removed mouse wheel zooming when using angled backdrop (use Distance slider in Camera tab)
  • Fixed shadows to not be visible when light source is below horizon (with fade near horizon)
  • Allow setting braid for multiple awnings at a time (when no awning is selected)
  • Fixed braid not applying when valance part is selected
  • Fixed inability to set braid thickness with drop down box sometimes
  • Fixed text resizing after having altered aspect ratio of text
  • Fixed red flash when selecting object part sometimes not appearing
  • Fixed scaling of green sphere representing camera center point when zooming in/out
  • Fixed background when printing rendering with transparent background
  • Fixed page size list when printing to include manufacturer-defined page sizes
  • Fixed splash screen not appearing on some systems
  • Fixed crash when trying to show font list when a font on the system is corrupt
  • Fixed various uncommon crashes
  • Improved error messages when trying to run on unsupported or non-functional graphics hardware
  • Improved compatibility of OBJ 3D model importer, added warnings

Valances:

  • Added "Straight (no braid)"
  • Moved "Straight" to beginning of valance list
  • Added new valance to Greek series (inserted as "Greek2")

3D models:

  • Added new tent models with poles
  • Fixed valance position/height for retractable awnings
  • Fixed texture map orientation and scaling for various models
  • Improved Sportfishing Boat to have default materials and translucent windows
  • Added experimental marine interior models

Fabric and texture changes:

  • Consolidated Sunbrella Solids and Sunbrella Stripes into single collection
  • Improved color accuracy and detail of Sunbrella tweed fabrics
  • Updated Polyfab warranty information
  • Added new high quality grass texture called "Grass"

Program changes:

  • Improved efficiency of printing
  • Improved efficiency of browsing large collections of images in backdrop/graphic browser
  • Added links to online training videos
  • Fixed various uncommon crashes

3D models:

  • Added drapes to Misc tab
  • Added plant to Misc tab
  • Fixed Plane object to allow application of text and graphics

See below for fabric changes.

Glen Raven

  • Improved color accuracy and detail of Sunbrella Solid fabrics

Serge Ferrari

  • Added Soltis 86 fabric line (20 patterns)
  • Added Soltis 92 fabric line (31 patterns)
  • Added Soltis 93 fabric line (14 patterns)

Trivantage

  • Added Polyfab Architec 400 fabric line (12 patterns)
  • Improved tiling of Polyfab Comtex/Polytex fabrics

All Manufacturers

  • Changed color of solid black fabrics so they would show up better on models (23 patterns)

Program changes:

  • Fixed crash on startup on some computers with Intel Graphics running Windows XP
  • Reduced rendering time when saving an image or printing (especially on ATI and older hardware)
  • Reduced loading time when browsing different collections of fabrics
  • Fixed BMP output not being compatible with Corel PHOTO-PAINT
  • Fixed various conflicts with anti-virus and indexing software
  • Fixed various uncommon crashes
  • Added additional warnings and error messages for incompatible hardware and outdated display drivers
  • Fixed filename extension not being updated on Windows XP when switching between image formats for saving

3D models:

  • Added new Elongated Dome awning to Frames tab

See below for fabric changes.

Dickson

  • Updated company and fabric product info

Herculite

  • Added two new Brite Awn patterns
  • Dropped two Canopy FS patterns and added one new pattern
  • Dropped one Natura pattern
  • Updated company and fabric product info

Serge Ferrari

  • Changed company name from Ferrari to Serge Ferrari
  • Dropped Soltis Air fabric line
  • Change names of 502 and 542 fabric lines
  • Updated company and fabric product info

Trivantage

  • Dropped Avenue fabric line
  • Dropped 5 BTF-19 patterns
  • Dropped 4 Calabana patterns and added 3 new patterns
  • Added Cooley-Brite fabric line (20 patterns)
  • Dropped 2 Coolglo/Northstar patterns and added 2 new patterns
  • Dropped 10 Gulf Stream patterns
  • Updated fabric images for 3 Highpoint Francois patterns
  • Dropped one Nite-Lite pattern
  • Dropped one Main Street pattern
  • Added one new Mayfield pattern
  • Dropped 3 Patio 500 patterns and added 2 new patterns
  • Added 2 new Polyfab Comtex patterns and updated 17 Comtex images
  • Added 1 new Polyfab Polytex pattern and updated all 17 Polytex images
  • Dropped Signmaster Supreme fabric line
  • Dropped one Starfire pattern and added 2 new patterns
  • Dropped one Vanguard pattern and added 2 new patterns
  • Dropped 23 Weblon Coastline Plus patterns
  • Dropped one Weathertyte pattern
  • Added one Weathertyte-Lite pattern
  • Updated product info for all fabric lines so now specifications, warranty info and care and cleaning instructions can be printed out for most fabric lines.