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Changes for v4.52.01 - v4.53.01

  • Single Window Mode
  • TextArt 2.01 with light-styles and new fill-styles
  • Improved clipboard (copy/paste) image handling
  • New tool: Projection (replaces Texture Mapper)
  • Perspective correction via Projection tool
  • New Timeline function: Soft Sine
  • Improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2 18.03)
  • Minor improvements to Automation feature
  • [bug fix] Portable copy crashes at start-up
  • [bug fix] Tool preview rendering for offset layers



Changes for v4.51.01 - v4.52.01

  • Save as GIMP XCF file (including text layers)
  • Save as Photoshop PSD file (including adjustment layers)
  • Language Studio for easier language translation
  • New codebase for reading PSD and XCF files
  • Improved animation composer user interface
  • Improved language translation engine
  • Shortcut handling added to File Browser
  • Improved performance in File Associations
  • [bug fix] Exceptions caused by custom blend modes



Changes for v4.50.01 - v4.51.01

  • Improved Liquify tool algorithm
  • File Browser utility in Artist
  • Improved navigation in Viewer
  • Improved language engine with more checks
  • Error Reporting with cyclic logs
  • [bug fix] Freezing and deadlock issues
  • [bug fix] MRU management errors



Changes for v4.49.01 - v4.50.01

  • New tool: Liquify (replaces Liquify effect)
  • New project option: Guided Editing mode
  • Write/save support for XBM/XPM files
  • Improved handling of missing markup tags
  • Major stability improvements
  • [bug fix] C11 Annex K removed



Changes for v4.48.01 - v4.49.01

  • More options and presets in Selective Decolor
  • Support for XBM/XPM files (X11 BitMap/PixMap)
  • Extended Texture Mapper tool with 3 options
  • New Hand tool option: Single
  • New Hand tool option: Content
  • New Shape tool option: Parallelogram
  • New Shape tool option: Trapeziod
  • New Shape tool option: Bubble
  • Translation of language selection window
  • Improved high-DPI monitor support
  • Improved handling of palette files
  • Improved Bluetooth file transfer performance
  • Improved plug-in prefetch and selection
  • [bug fix] Stacking menu grayed out erroneously
  • [bug fix] Inaccuracies when decoloring directly



Changes for v4.47.01 - v4.48.01

  • Selective Decolor adjustment and adjustment layer
  • Bluetooth file transfer in Artist and Viewer
  • Improved Snap-to-Grid with box correction
  • Support for PSD files with Threshold adjustment
  • Improved Open/Save performance in Artist
  • Support for High-DPI and 4K displays
  • Minor language translation modifications
  • [bug fix] Markup Broadcast data corruption
  • [bug fix] Random issues with Apple Icons (.icns)



Changes for v4.46.01 - v4.47.01

  • •Adjustment Layers for non-destructive image editing
  • •Multiple adjustments per Adjustment Layer
  • •Support for Photoshop PSD files with adjustment layers
  • •Improved search feature for plug-ins
  • •Photoshop plug-in includes plug-in search
  • •Improved Greyscale with Tint adjustment
  • •Improved New Project templates
  • •Several minor improvements and optimizations



Changes for v4.44.01 - v4.45.01

  • Code-signed binaries and installer
  • PDF generation with accurate sizing
  • Parallel processing in MegaStack plug-in
  • Smoother GUI transparency transitions
  • FastExternals 3,35 with improved loading
  • Improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2 17.04)
  • Support for new cameras in rawPhoto
  • Updated plug-ins for PNG and WebP
  • Minor speed-ups and optimizations



Changes for v4.42.05 - v4.44.01

  • Faster startup and loading
  • Faster JPEG plug-in with more features
  • Improved workspace management in Artist
  • Support for logical/computed Adobe Brushes
  • Full Unicode range (000000-10FFFF) in Symbols
  • Organizer features in Viewer
  • Improved EMF/WMF MetaFile support
  • Improved EXIF rotation handling
  • Configurable screen-capture trigger keys
  • Fine pixel selection in all stacking windows
  • Updated "pi_BasicColor" plug-in interface
  • [bug fix] Converter modifies mark-up incorrectly
  • [bug fix] Soft-proofing in preview not working



Changes for v4.38.04 - v4.41.02

  • New Device Plug-in: Animation Renderer
  • Support for new cameras in rawPhoto
  • rawPhoto can save to any file format
  • Improved processing engine for Converter
  • Improved permissions management
  • Improved GIF transparency processing
  • Improved EXIF data support
  • Improved Spin Blur, Zoom Blur and Liquify
  • Improved multithreaded resize performance
  • Improved Send-to-Artist performance
  • Improved Object Animation implementation
  • Improved responsiveness in Converter
  • [bug fix] Incorrect undo activity labels
  • [bug fix] Issues with loading/saving settings
  • [bug fix] Issues with repetitive server popups
  • [bug fix] Sporadic workspace faults at start-up



Changes for v4.37.02 - v4.38.04

  • TextArt 1.8 with three new fill-styles
  • Improved TextArt rendering, layout and UI
  • Improved plug-in handling and management
  • New Effect - Color / Gradient
  • Support for Jasc Paintshop brush files
  • Updated JPEG, JPEG-2000, WebP and TIFF support
  • Improved triggered multi-frame screen-capture
  • New Tutorial - Creating Watermarks
  • Improved stack image alignment
  • Minor UI improvements



Changes for v4.36.01 - v4.37.02

  • MegaStack™ plug-in for unlimited stacking
  • FastExternals 3,33 with sub-folder searching
  • Configurable TEMP folder (scratch-disk)
  • Improved TextArt rendering and layout
  • Improved Photoshop Plug-in support
  • Improved Autosave engine and UI
  • Improved Undo engine
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Device import failures



Changes for v4.35.02 - v4.36.01

  • Brush Engine 4.1 with improved fade and rotate
  • Improved language translation engine (LLTE 1.7)
  • Improved update system with direct installation
  • Improved measurement output for Markup Tool
  • Improved Palette with color-name editing
  • Improved Curves UI performance in rawPhoto
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] "Illegal Instruction" on some old CPUs



Changes for v4.34.01 - v4.35.02

  • New Effect - Dodge and Burn
  • New Effects Brush mode - Dodge
  • New Effects Brush mode - Burn
  • Select Tool renamed to Snip Tool
  • Improved Healing Brush performance
  • Aspect-ratio shortcuts in Smart-Resize
  • Support for keyboard application keys
  • New color option for new layers - Grey
  • Layer-group editing in Properties dialog
  • Tool-tips for TextArt and Properties dialogs
  • Improved Local Contrast Enhancement effect
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Wrong default special symbol in TextArt



Changes for v4.33.01 - v4.34.01

  • New Tool - Healing Brush Tool (real-time)
  • New option for Effects Brush Tool - Highlight
  • Improved Shape Tool rendering and function
  • Improved Smart-Resize algorithm and UI
  • Improved Gaussian Blur responsiveness
  • Improved Diffuse Glow responsiveness
  • Keyboard shortcuts for tool parameters
  • [bug fix] Wrong layer drag-drop autoscroll direction
  • [bug fix] Shrinking not working for Smart-Resize
  • [bug fix] Invalid automation code for Grid effect



Changes for v4.32.01 - v4.33.01

  • Highly improved Magic Wand tool
  • Improved Pen and Path tool
  • Improved Cloning tool
  • Erase-to-white option for Eraser tool
  • Brush Engine 4.0 with several improvements
  • Improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2 '15/09)
  • FastExternals 3,31 with revised suites
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Some guide-lines not displaying correctly
  • [bug fix] Missing tooltip entries for Pen and Path
  • [bug fix] First few pixels darkened when dithering



Changes for v4.31.02 - v4.32.01

  • Navigation pane for Viewer
  • UI improvements for rawPhoto
  • Read support for SVG images (partial)
  • Improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2 '15/08)
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Adjustments may hang when low on memory
  • [bug fix] History shows incorrect tool icons
  • [bug fix] Memory-leak in flt_DSHOW.dll
  • [bug fix] Issues with old password-protected CD5 files



Changes for v4.30.01 - v4.31.02

  • Rotation compensation in Stack Alignment
  • New algorithm for Merge-to-HDR stacking
  • Transfer Function curve in Merge-to-HDR stacking
  • Transfer Function curve in Image Averaging stacking
  • New UI theme extended to more controls
  • New Tutorial: Image Stacking Tutorial
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Mouse freeze while autosaving
  • [bug fix] Automated edge-detect too light
  • [bug fix] Popups remain hidden after some stack operations



Changes for v4.29.01 - v4.30.01

  • Neater User Interface with improved functionality
  • Selectable intent for Soft-proofing
  • Improved font matching in TextArt
  • New Effect - Render Grid-lines
  • New Effect - Render Clouds
  • FastExternals 3,30 with improved performance
  • Updated "pi_BasicImage" plug-in interface
  • Brush Engine 3.9 with improved renderer
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] TextArt issues with fonts larger than 2000px
  • [bug fix] Crash while using some language files



Changes for v4.28.05 - v4.29.01

  • New Effect - Add Noise
  • New stacking option - Combine moving objects
  • Support for PaintShop Pro image files
  • Support for PaintShop Pro brush files
  • Thumbnails and InfoTips on 64-bit Windows
  • Improved Smart-Resize algorithm
  • Improved uninstaller (you won't need it, though)
  • Several minor code optimizations
  • Several minor UI improvements
  • [bug fix] Erroneous inconsistency warnings
  • [bug fix] Crash while saving GIF files
  • [bug fix] Delayed response to brush attribute changes



Changes for v4.27.02 - v4.28.05

  • Major code-base cleanup
  • Brush Engine 3.8 with pressure fade and size
  • New effect - Local Contrast Enhancement
  • New stack alignment mode - Deviance
  • Highly improved Emboss effect
  • Improved Merge-to-HDR function
  • Improved Autosave function
  • Improved image size dialog
  • Improved gradient file handling
  • Improved palette editing and file handling
  • Some CD5 compressor optimizations
  • Support for large layers (200 MPix)
  • [bug fix] Saving gradient files not working



Changes for v4.25.03 - v4.27.02

  • The following changes have been made to Chasys Draw IES with the latest release:
  • Alpha Unblend image stacking function
  • Improved Context-sensitive Help
  • CD5 v3,30 with new compression engines
  • Onion-skinning through F9 and Space-bar
  • Added Onion-skinning to Animation Tutorial
  • Improved Snap-to-Grid feature
  • Improved Layer management logic
  • Improved Photoshop Plug-in support
  • Improved support for Paint.NET's PDN files
  • Several minor code optimizations
  • Several minor UI improvements
  • [bug fix] Some paths are not closed
  • [bug fix] Workspace may freeze on build 4.27.01



Changes for v4.24.01 - v4.25.03

  • The following changes have been made to Chasys Draw IES with the latest release:
  • Text-to-Path function in TextArt
  • Path Tracing with custom brushes
  • New Transform - Subpixel Image Rendering
  • Triggered screen capture using num-lock key
  • Borderless full-screen mode for Viewer
  • Brush Engine 3.6 with improved accuracy
  • FastExternals 3,20 with pi_MetaMarkup
  • Improved, memory-efficient Undo engine
  • Improved PNG file support (updated code)
  • Improved PSD file support (text layers)
  • Improved WebP file support (animation and EXIF)
  • Several minor code optimizations
  • Several minor UI improvements
  • [bug fix] Problems running some Photoshop 8BF plug-ins



Changes for v4.22.01 - v4.24.01

  • Improved "New Image" dialog with more options
  • Walk-through guide for stacking images
  • Menu option for opening multiple images at once
  • Improved NetPBM support with PAM (type P7)
  • All selection tools combined into one Select tool
  • New Select tool option - Free-form
  • Zoom to and Limit Preview to Actual Size
  • Write support for GPS geo-tagging data
  • Single-key shortcuts in Viewer
  • Several minor code optimizations
  • Several minor UI improvements
  • [bug fix] Invalid MARK attachments in raw-Photo
  • [bug fix] LightScribe failure on multi-layer images



Changes for v4.15.02 - v4.20.01

  • Improved Photoshop Plug-in support
  • Improved Pen and Path Engine with PATHv3
  • Support for complex paths in PATHv3
  • Anti-aliasing options in Pen and Path
  • Anti-aliasing options for several tools
  • Synchronized recent items list
  • Improved UI for video capture
  • Faster graphics engine (JpDRAW2 Jan'14)
  • Metadata load from file and save to file
  • Blend-mode files for GIMP, Photoshop and Paint.NET
  • MRU list with preview in rawPhoto
  • Configurable UI Transparency in rawPhoto
  • [bug fix] Accuracy errors in cutting Pen and Path Data
  • [bug fix] TextArt gradients when cosmetics are off
  • [bug fix] EXIF dates missing in rawPhoto



Changes for v4.15.01 - v4.15.02

  • [bug fix] Erroneous format warnings
  • Improved UI for Align for Stacking
  • Improved UI feedback for Printing



Changes for v4.14.01 - v4.15.01

  • Support for both GIMP and Adobe Pattern files (.PAT)
  • Linear "Overlay" blend-mode renamed to "Offset"
  • New non-linear Overlay blend-mode
  • New Dodge and Burn blend-modes
  • Custom blend-mode via BLND attachment
  • Full feature support for Paint.NET's PDN files
  • PDN loading without dotNET platform installation
  • Improved PSD and XCF support (blending and rendering)
  • FastExternals 3,11 with improved error reporting
  • Opacity bars in Layers window
  • Several minor enhancements
  • [bug fix] Rendering errors for Curves/Strokes



Changes for v4.12.05 - v4.14.01

  • New Hand Tool option: Pan Image
  • Page-browsing gadget for Viewer
  • Layer Transparency as a property
  • Support for Google's WebP file format
  • Improved PSD/XCF/PDN support (opacity calculation)
  • High-speed GraphAsm execution (up to 100x faster)
  • Improved text rendering engine (TextArt 1.6)
  • Updated graphics engine (JpDRAW2 Sep'13)
  • FastExternals 3,10 with global alpha
  • CD5 v3,26 with global alpha support
  • [bug fix] Artifacts at some scaling ratios
  • [bug fix] TextArt rectangle selection
  • [bug fix] TextArt wordwrap hanging for long text
  • [bug fix] Minor thread management bugs
  • [bug fix] 8BF plug-in loading loop



Changes for v4.11.02 - v4.12.05

  • New effect: Liquify (image warping)
  • Support for Composite Clipping in Artist
  • Clipped display for PSD, XCF and PDN
  • Blending-mode simulation for Photoshop PSD
  • Merge-down option
  • New Sepia-tone algorithm
  • Improved Image Averaging
  • Improved Additive Stacking
  • Improved TextArt font selection
  • Improved PSD-TextTool support
  • Updated Graphics Engine (JpDRAW2 Aug '13)
  • [bug fix] Delay when launching Update
  • [bug fix] Pt-to-pix calculation for XCF



Changes for v4.10.01 - v4.11.02

  • Weighted Median Denoise with Luma Bias
  • 2 new fx-Brushes: Sepia-tone and Decolorize
  • Gradient Inversion
  • Four new FP Gradient options
  • New Stacking Engine with separate alignment
  • Two new super-resolution algorithms
  • New custom stacking function
  • Improved Merge-to-HDR function
  • Improved Image Averaging function
  • Improved Focus Stacking function
  • Improved Remove Moving Objects function
  • Updated RAW with support for new camera models
  • Improved Installer and Uninstaller
  • [bug fix] Paste as New with File
  • [bug fix] EXIF auto-rotation in Converter
  • [security] Fixed vulnerability in flt_BMP.dll



Changes for v4.06.02 - v4.10.01

  • New Image-mode: Composite--Clipped
  • New Image-mode: ImageList--Multi-Resolution
  • New Image-mode: Animation--Onion-Skinning
  • New Effect: 3-way Chromatic Aberation Correction
  • New Effect: Median Noise Reduction
  • New Effect: Chroma Blur
  • New Noise-Reduction Algorithms
  • Support for Kodak Photo-CD (including 64base)
  • Denoise option in Converter
  • UI and functionality improvements for Viewer
  • Configurable slideshow timer for Viewer
  • Several minor enhancements
  • [bug fix] Overflow of font-selection drop-down
  • [bug fix] Intermittent problem with zoom in Viewer
  • [bug fix] URL resolution when HTTP is not specified



Changes for v4.04.01 - v4.06.02

  • New Tool -- Smudge
  • New Printing feature -- Stretch to actual paper
  • Improved Print dialog and printing help
  • Read support for HD-Photo/JPEG-XR (via WIC)
  • Read support for Apple Icons (.icns)
  • Updated Symbols dialog with new Unicode ranges
  • Improved Photoshop 8BF Plug-in support
  • Resize by percentage in Converter
  • Resize DPI (maintain physical size) in Converter
  • Improved metadata resizing
  • [bug fix] Tile Transform
  • [bug fix] Word-wrap in TextArt
  • [bug fix] Installation of HD-Photo/WIC plug-in
  • [bug fix] Installation of Apple ICNS plug-in
  • [bug fix] Shortcuts left by Uninstaller



Changes for v4.03.02 - v4.04.01

  • Brush-tip Options (via Brush Engine 3.5)
  • Option to remember UI Layout
  • Improved handling for Photoshop 8BF Plug-ins
  • Time display for video plugins
  • Minor UI improvements
  • New Tutorial: Video to GIF conversion
  • New Language: Polish translation by mario_mc
  • [bug fix] Seeking when loading long movies
  • [bug fix] Workspace rotation
  • [bug fix] GT Shape - Rounded Rectangle



Changes for v4.02.01 - v4.03.02

  • Automation Engine with Scripting
  • Script/Macro recording function
  • Scripting interface for Effects
  • Scripting interface for Transforms
  • Scripting interface for Adjustments
  • Scripting interface for some layer operations
  • Highly improved video plugins
  • Workspace Cropping
  • Improved Notepad, now uses F2 key
  • Minor UI improvements (Improved Popup management)
  • [bug fix] DIB color interpretation
  • [bug fix] Dissolve effect



Changes for v4.00.01 - v4.01.01

  • Improved Printing Engine
  • New palette option - YUV Rainbow
  • Read support for Apple Icons (.icns)
  • Floating window for Layer Properties
  • Improved handling of password-protected CD5 files
  • Improved "save" dialogs for JPEG and JP2K
  • Updated "pi_BasicImage" plug-in interface
  • [bug fix] Layer Groups for Autosave
  • [bug fix] Integration between Viewer and Artist
  • [bug fix] Video capture in compressed mode
  • [bug fix] Slow XCF file read over RDP



Changes for v3.77.01 - v4.00.01

  • Install to USB (as portable app)
  • Support for Layer groups
  • New tool - Background Erase
  • New tool - Edge Treatment
  • New option for Smoother Tool - Alpha
  • New alpha effect - Shrink Opacity
  • Brush Engine 3.4 with brush repeat timer
  • FastExternals 3.01 with non-Admin configuration
  • Changes to some user interface elements
  • [bug fix] Printing via Viewer
  • [bug fix] Duplicate frame removal



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