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Chasys Draw IES Changelog

What's new in Chasys Draw IES 5.30.01

Mar 27, 2024
  • Quality Rollup for 2023 focusing on stability and reliability
  • Optimized image file loading in Artist (up to 60% faster)
  • TextArt 2.31 with many new features and enhanced performance
  • Embedded Font support in TextArt (via layer attachment)
  • Save frame animation to Motion JPEG (MPEG-4 container)
  • Metadata rotation for Linked Layers (Smart Objects)
  • Support for FireAlpaca’s native file format (.MDP)
  • Support for Pixlr’s native file format (.PXZ)
  • Support for re-editable text in FireAlpaca MDP files
  • Support for re-editable text in Pixlr PXZ files
  • Improved GIMP XCF file support (oversize handling)
  • Improved Krita KRA file support (layout, text)
  • Updated Camera RAW file support
  • Updated Icon file support with auto-size
  • Additional UNICODE ranges including latest SMP

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.29.01 (Dec 13, 2023)

  • Multi-threaded layer renderer for improved performance
  • Option to erase source pixels for Snip tool
  • Option to move pixels to new layer for Pen and Path object
  • New options for Pattern Brush tool: with Color and with Emboss
  • Improved Animation Renderer plug-in (performance, Motion JPEG)
  • Improved MNG file support (MNG-HC tags, frame delay)
  • Improved JPEG file support (12-bit JPEG and 16-bit JPEG)
  • Improved Photoshop PSD file support (oversize handling)
  • Codec preference selection in HEIF file support
  • Additional UNICODE ranges including Latin Extended-F
  • [bug fix] File selection regressions in Viewer
  • [bug fix] JPEG using wrong/slow decode code-path
  • [bug fix] JPEG unavailable on old CPUs
  • [bug fix] Metadata lost during some conversions

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.28.01 (Sep 25, 2023)

  • New Adjustment: Temperature and Tint
  • Centered selection options for Snip Tool
  • Improved touch-screen gesture handling and response
  • Network access in File Browser in Artist and Viewer
  • Internal HEVC/H.265 codec for HEIF (external codec not required)
  • Internal AOMedia AV1 codec for AVIF (external codec not required)
  • Improved Corel PhotoPaint CPT file support (clipping masks)
  • Improved Video Capture (performance, reliability, VFR, flipping)
  • [bug fix] History window cannot undo/redo actions
  • [bug fix] Batch watermarking not working in Converter
  • [bug fix] Destination selection issues in Converter
  • [bug fix] UI shortcuts and tips not working in Viewer

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.27.01 (Jul 31, 2023)

  • Native HEIF/AVIF file support (Microsoft HEIF not required)
  • Linked layers (Smart Objects) with customizable orientation
  • New UI Color Theme: Deep Sea (dark mode)
  • Zoom and Pan touch-screen gesture handling
  • Improved video import plug-in with frame scaling
  • Improved Krita KRA file support (oversize handling)
  • Improved Paint.NET PDN file support (oversize handling)
  • [bug fix] Ctrl+Z and other shortcuts trigger tool changes

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.26.01 (Jun 15, 2023)

  • UI Color Themes including two Dark Modes
  • Revamped batch converter with a more user-friendly workflow
  • Mixed input in Converter (any combination of files and folders)
  • Improved video file decoding with hardware acceleration
  • Improved DDS file support (small-float formats)
  • Improved SVG file support (compressed SVG, GZip)
  • Improved EXIF handling (lens data and time zone)

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.25.01 (Apr 22, 2023)

  • Quality Rollup focusing on stability and reliability
  • Improved language translation engine (LLTE 2.01)
  • Improved TextArt performance (up to 2x faster)
  • Improved Copy-Paste interoperability with other apps
  • Improved DDS encoder output compatibility with other apps
  • JNG (JPEG Network Graphics) file support (read only)
  • MNG (Multiple-image Network Graphics) file support (read only)
  • TG1 (COKE Texture Format) file support (read only)
  • [bug fix] Random crashes when working with text
  • [bug fix] Resize tool display issues
  • [bug fix] Endless loop focus stacking aligned images

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.24.01 (Feb 25, 2023)

  • Improved DDS file support (BC6H/BC7, mipmaps, save options)
  • High accuracy BC7 encoder in DDS file support
  • Improved image alignment in stacking features
  • Improved performance in stacking features
  • Improved performance in MegaStack� plug-in
  • Improved NetPBM file support (Augmented PFM, PF4)
  • [bug fix] Viewer and Converter not running on Windows XP
  • [bug fix] New Project options for stacking not working

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.23.01 (Jan 23, 2023)

  • New Layer Blend Mode: Behind
  • New Layer Blend Mode: Overpaint
  • Revamped Cloning Brush with blending modes
  • Improved operation logic/UX for Clone and Heal
  • Improved DDS file support (BC7)
  • Updated Camera RAW file support
  • [bug fix] Occasional/random crashes in Viewer
  • [bug fix] Zooming via +/- keys not working
  • [bug fix] PSD file memory errors

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.22.01 (Dec 23, 2022)

  • DPX (Digital Picture Exchange) file support (read and write)
  • Easier updates for plug-ins and language files
  • High responsiveness in Camera RAW
  • Improved Metadata Broadcast
  • Improved Video Capture reliability
  • Quality Rollup: Adobe ABR and PAT file support
  • Quality Rollup: DDS file support
  • Quality Rollup: ICNS file support

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.21.01 (Nov 27, 2022)

  • Fast JPEG read and write (up to 6 times faster)
  • QOI (Quite OK Image) file support (read and write)
  • Support for Cinepak-encoded Macintosh PICT files
  • Support for Corel-format Pattern files (.PAT)
  • Progress indication for loading and saving
  • File load and save cancellation via Esc key
  • Better handling of files with read-only support
  • Improved file association conflict detection
  • Caching of brush previews for faster rendering
  • Indication of power state for disk drives
  • Several minor UI improvements
  • [bug-fix] Optimized palette missing one color
  • [bug-fix] 16-bit PICT handling
  • [bug-fix] Some GIF glitches

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.20.01 (Oct 5, 2022)

  • Highly improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2 22.09)
  • New Effects-Brush tool option: Selective Recolor
  • New Dynamics tool option: Transparent Point
  • New Dynamics tool option: Opaque Point
  • Blocky Transforms for Pixel Art (No Resampling)
  • Click-and-drag selection in Screen Capture
  • Adaptive side-by-side panning in Viewer
  • Configurable CPU loading in Converter
  • Disk-full detection in Converter
  • Shell-out of embedded videos (sprite-sheets)
  • PDF import and improved PDF export
  • OpenEXR file support (read and write)
  • Quality Rollup: ANI file support
  • Quality Rollup: NetPBM file support
  • Quality Rollup: PhotoCD file support
  • Improved Bluetooth sharing support
  • Improved handling of EXIF orientation
  • Improved search function in Plug-in Manager
  • Improved CD5 codec (v4.06, better compression)
  • Several minor UI improvements
  • [bug-fix] Error loading some flat PSD files
  • [bug-fix] Installer does not install resources

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.17.05 (Jul 18, 2022)

  • Animated PNG support (read and write, APNG)
  • Macintosh PICT support (read and write)
  • JPEG-XL support (read and write, static and animated)
  • Highly improved TGA (Truevision Targa) file support
  • Highly improved PCX and DCX (ZSoft) file support
  • Support for EXIF in PNG (both text and binary)
  • ICC profile handling for several file formats
  • Premultiply and Unmultiply Alpha effects
  • Improved Lab color handling in PSD files
  • Improved BMP and OS/2 BMP file support
  • Improved NetPBM file support
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug-fix] Errors when saving .ANI

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.16.01 (May 17, 2022)

  • Updated Camera RAW file support
  • Linear RGB mapping option in Gradient Fill
  • Configurable high-performance NetPBM plug-in
  • Open in Google Maps option in Viewer
  • Configurable Animation Playback Speed in Preview
  • Palette name display, palette options in Objects
  • Improved handling of Linked Layers (multi-res)
  • Improved CD5 codec (v4.04, better compression)
  • Improved GPS EXIF handling
  • Improved Gradient Manager
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.15.01 (Apr 13, 2022)

  • Converter refresh focusing on reliability
  • Content-Aware Background Fill
  • Content-Aware Transparency Cleaning
  • New Effect: Displace (for displacement maps)
  • Improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2™ v22.04)
  • Highly improved XBM and XPM file support
  • Improved Limit Colors effect (speed, options)
  • [bug-fix] Converter job ends prematurely
  • [bug-fix] GIF output mangled

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.14.01 (Mar 15, 2022)

  • New Tool: Content-Aware Eraser
  • Roughen and Spray-gun tools combined
  • Block and Decorative Gradients tools combined
  • Improved group paste functionality
  • Improved support for CPUs with more than 32 cores
  • Improved Viewer responsiveness in document folders
  • [bug-fix] Converter skipping sub-folders with one file
  • [bug-fix] Redo actions by Effects Plug-ins

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.12.01 (Feb 16, 2022)

  • Highly parallel multi-process architecture for Converter
  • Support for up to 128 virtual CPUs in most modules
  • Lobby application to improve feature discoverability
  • Collapsible TextArt window with configurable defaults
  • Percentage option for layer transparency
  • Adjustment Layer masking option on attach
  • Improved image file loader efficiency
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Microsoft Store version Camera RAW issues
  • [bug fix] Incorrect Shell-out for Adjustment layers
  • [bug fix] Incorrect hotspot loaded for some cursors
  • [bug fix] UI font size issues on Windows XP
  • [bug fix] Language Studio edit-box errors

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.11.01 (Jan 11, 2022)

  • Minor code-base revision focusing on stability
  • Portable is now an installation option
  • Highly improved video file import reliability
  • Video file import support included in Portable
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Stuttering in imported video files

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.10.01 (Dec 18, 2021)

  • Copy-paste for Layer Groups
  • Faster thumbnail rendering in File Browser
  • Improved shortcut key handling in Viewer
  • Auto-symbol extended with 16 new patterns
  • Improved handling of file associations
  • Shell integration for Microsoft Store version
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Occasional Undo and Redo gremlins
  • [bug fix] Converter not including sub-folders
  • [bug fix] Installation failure on Windows XP
  • [bug fix] Microsoft Store version permission issues
  • [bug fix] Sprite-sheet to Animation frame-size

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.09.01 (Oct 29, 2021)

  • New Adjustment: Exposure
  • New Color Picker mode: L*a*b*
  • Image normalization option in Viewer
  • Thumbnail normalization to improve visibility
  • Automated error reporting (optional)
  • Fast previews and thumbnails for Corel CPT files
  • Improved Adobe PSD support (more adjustment layers)
  • Improved Affinity AFPhoto support (clipping, adjustments)
  • Motion Detection and triggering in Video Capture
  • Improved handling of removable drives in File Browser
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Oilify effect corrupts colors
  • [bug fix] Pop-up close button not working

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.08.01 (Sep 21, 2021)

  • New Adjustment: Color Balance
  • New Adjustment: Channel Mixer
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2 21.09)
  • Improved Toolbox user interface (style pop-up)
  • Improved Affinity AFPhoto support (adjustment layers)
  • Improved Adobe PSD support (more adjustment layers)
  • New video file plug-in (flt_Video, replaces flt_DShow)
  • Out-of-process video file loading via FastExternals
  • Improved JPEG-2000 and Motion JPEG-2000 decoding
  • Encoding support for Motion JPEG-2000 (.mj2)
  • Generation of merged image when writing ORA files
  • New shell icons for associated files
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.07.01 (Aug 16, 2021)

  • Object Animation 3 with time shift
  • Timeline presets for common animations
  • Updated assets (Brushes and Textures)
  • Converter codebase updated and optimized
  • Simplified texture switching
  • Configurable WIA/TWAIN preference
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Artist not restoring window position
  • [bug fix] One row offset when saving to DDS
  • [bug fix] Mark-up not updatable in Artist

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.06.01 (Jul 7, 2021)

  • New Effect: Pinch/Bulge (replaces Pinch)
  • New Effect: Twirl (replaces Swirl)
  • New Transform: Swirl (alternative to Swirl)
  • Transforms with proxies for realtime previews
  • Auto-suggestion of image alignment reference points
  • Encode and Decode modes for Subpixel rendering
  • Improved performance in MegaStack™ plug-in
  • Improved decoding of BMP and DDS files
  • Improved Krita KRA file support
  • Improved TIFF file support
  • Auto-detect in Chromatic Aberration
  • GTX (Genetica and Group IV) file support
  • Support for Portable Float-Map (NetPBM/PFM)
  • Generation of merged data when writing PSD files
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Missing checkmarks for options in Viewer
  • [bug fix] CD5 physical dimensions incorrectly set to PPM

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.05.01 (May 6, 2021)

  • Linked Layers (updated from external file)
  • New Tool: Animate (for easier object animation)
  • Improved Photoshop PSD file support (masks)
  • Improved Affinity AFPhoto file support (text layers)
  • Improved sprite-sheet support with dedicated metadata
  • Improved handling of DPI and hotspot information
  • Improved multi-monitor and triggering in Screen Capture
  • Auto-detect in Color Misalignment Correction
  • New Effect: Bayer Denoise
  • Improved Projection tool
  • Autosave compression
  • Full image flipping
  • Several UI improvements and minor fixes

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.04.01 (Mar 8, 2021)

  • Full support for Affinity's AFPhoto files
  • Restrict modes are now Sprite-sheet-Aware
  • DPI calculation and update via Mark-up tool
  • Improved Object Animation preview rendering
  • Fast previews and thumbnails for Camera RAW files
  • Fast previews and thumbnails for Photoshop files
  • Fast previews and thumbnails for AFPhoto files
  • Fast previews and thumbnails for Krita files
  • [bug fix] OpenRaster compatibility with GIMP and Krita
  • [bug fix] Occasional flickering of Preview

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.03.01 (Dec 23, 2020)

  • Sprite-sheet video support in Object Animation
  • Import Frame Animation into Object Animation
  • 3 new blending modes: Logical AND, OR and XOR
  • Side-by-side Comparison in Viewer
  • Pixel Grid at high zoom in Artist
  • Improved MegaStack™ plug-in
  • Improved Bluetooth OBEX
  • New Effect: Decolorize
  • Minor improvements for cropping and PDF export
  • [bug fix] Crashes caused by PCX plug-in

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.02.01 (Oct 19, 2020)

  • New completely rewritten animated GIF plug-in
  • Partial support for Affinity's AFPhoto files
  • Improved CPT file support (oversize images)
  • Square tip option for all tools
  • Separate Hand and Move tools
  • New Effect: Color Misalignment correction
  • Zoom option in previews for all effects
  • Image auditing and consistency checks
  • Improved preset handling (orientation, crop)
  • Improved Acquire/Scan functionality
  • Improved Web Browser Preview
  • [bug fix] Delayed preview rendering
  • [bug fix] Minor issues with small palettes

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.01.01 (Jun 7, 2020)

  • Additional codebase cleanup and optimization
  • Camera RAW now has a Color Histogram
  • Improved Bluetooth asynchronous transfers
  • Improved folder tracking in File Browser
  • Drives change monitoring in File Browser
  • Sorting options in File Browser
  • Workspace rotation by 180 degrees
  • [bug fix] Random crashes during autosave
  • [bug fix] Hand tool ignoring restrictions

New in Chasys Draw IES 5.00.01 (Apr 14, 2020)

  • New and Improved User Interface
  • Major codebase rewrite and optimization
  • Borderless fullscreen with fade out in Viewer
  • Improved Previewer performance and timing
  • Smoother Object Animation rendering
  • Sprite-sheet manipulation features
  • Automatic EXIF rotation in Viewer
  • Improved Undo engine performance
  • Faster font loading and management
  • Pause and resume jobs in Converter
  • Save and JPEG auto-confirm for quick editing
  • [bug fix] Resource leaks leading to crashes
  • [bug fix] OS/2 style BMP files not loading
  • [bug fix] ICNS icon file loading errors

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.75.01 (Oct 1, 2019)

  • Canvas Resizing and Positioning for image and layers
  • Thumbnail mode in File Browser (Artist and Viewer)
  • Improved CPT file support (deprecated codecs)
  • Animations with hidden/excluded frames
  • Improved animation preview rendering
  • Improved Limit to 256 Colors effect
  • Improved Replace Color effect
  • UI palette import from image files
  • Improved plug-in error reporting
  • Improved Camera RAW file support
  • File Browser in Viewer can be docked left or right
  • Completely non-administrative Language management
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Incorrect PDF paper size recommendation
  • [bug fix] Palette names not updating

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.62.01 (Jul 10, 2019)

  • Highly improved WebP animation support
  • Improved OpenRaster and Krita file support
  • Redrawing of vector objects on image resize
  • Improved rendering for square-tipped tools
  • Keyboard shortcuts for restriction modes
  • Layer Border options for workspace customization
  • Improved print preview and printing
  • Updated camera RAW file support
  • Improved GIF animation rendering
  • Smoother animation rendering in Viewer
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Some UI options not working correctly
  • [bug fix] Metadata may be scaled incorrectly

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.61.02 (Jun 3, 2019)

  • New interfaces for loading and managing brushes
  • New interface for handling text (TextArt 2.20)
  • Support for Krita's native file format (.KRA)
  • Improved CPT (Corel Photo-Paint) file support
  • “Show Original” button in effect previews
  • Configurable toolbox pop-up behaviour
  • New interface for managing toolbox shortcuts
  • Separate Save and Export functions
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Artist may crash when selecting some tools
  • [bug fix] Copy-paste shortcuts in some text windows

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.60.01 (Apr 23, 2019)

  • Improved User Interface
  • Fluid rendering for object animation
  • Improved Layers window with quick show/hide
  • Improved Snip tool with selection simulation
  • Brush Engine 4.3 with improved Pen Tablet response
  • Snap to Object and Snap to Center functionality
  • Configurable autosave timer with battery adaptation
  • Activated layer outlining with walking ants
  • Cancel tool operations using Escape key
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Error reporting service not working
  • [bug fix] Luma Sharpen removes transparency
  • [bug fix] Artist fails to start on some computers

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.58.02 (Jan 18, 2019)

  • Improved user interface responsiveness
  • Option to disable individual tool settings
  • [bug fix] Delayed update of current colors gadget
  • [bug fix] Individual tool settings include selected color
  • [bug fix] Handling of Edit option for animated text layers

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.58.01 (Jan 16, 2019)

  • Support for Corel Photo-Paint's CPT files (CPT7/8/9)
  • Support for all CPT versions including 2018
  • Individual settings for each tool
  • Adjustment Layer data merging
  • New blending-mode: Lightness
  • New blending-mode: Value
  • Media-key navigation
  • Updated “pi_BasicColor” plug-in interface
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Curves rendering for Adjustment Layers
  • [bug fix] Handling of Edit option in metadata window

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.57.01 (Dec 13, 2018)

  • High performance RAW plug-in (up to 32 times faster)
  • Support for FITS files (Flexible Image Transport System)
  • Read and write support for OpenRaster files (.ORA)
  • Improved responsiveness during bluetooth transfers
  • Improved handling of text in GIMP XCF files
  • Settings preservation for upgrades
  • Improved User Interface
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Incorrect error message for corrupt files
  • [bug fix] Adjustment Layer properties UI flickering

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.56.01 (Nov 13, 2018)

  • Highly improved image loading performance
  • Updated camera RAW file support
  • TextArt 2.10 with character spacing
  • Improved Undo engine with smaller footprint
  • Rearranged Toolbox for better discoverability
  • Improved Transparency Fill tool (replaces Magic Wand)
  • Improved Background Erase tool
  • Improved Crop tool centering
  • Improved Presets (more options and best-fit)
  • Automatic mark-up merging when flattening
  • Automatic mark-up saving
  • User-specified Favourite folders
  • Faster JPEG-2000 file loading and saving
  • Save Photoshop PSD file with editable text layers
  • Restrictions via buttons instead of keys 1 and 2
  • Several UI changes and internal updates
  • [bug fix] Unsharp mask not rendering old-style
  • [bug fix] Issues with file permissions on some systems
  • [bug fix] Incorrect brush selection in Guided Editing

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.55.01 (Jun 27, 2018)

  • Fast in-window live previews in Effects
  • New Effects-Brush tool option: Chroma Blur
  • New Effect: Watermark
  • Batch watermarking in Converter
  • New Emboss effect mode: Alpha
  • Improved Spin Blur algorithm
  • Improved Zoom Blur algorithm
  • Improved Motion Blur algorithm
  • Improved MegaStack™ plug-in
  • [bug fix] 1-pixel non-antialiased lines
  • [bug fix] Snap-to-Grid restricted to 255

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.54.01 (May 14, 2018)

  • RAW image support in all components
  • rawPhoto replaced with Camera RAW plug-in
  • Support for DDS files (DirectDraw Surface)
  • Improved image alignment algorithm
  • New Effect: Luma Sharpen
  • Improved preview panels with zoom
  • Improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2 18.05)
  • Some blur/sharpen effects are up to 50% faster
  • Language Translation extended to plug-ins
  • [bug fix] Bubbles when alternate-filled with alpha
  • [bug fix] Incorrect DPI when copying to clipboard
  • [bug fix] Incorrect SDK information in Help

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.53.01 (Mar 12, 2018)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.52.01 (Jan 30, 2018)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.51.01 (Dec 13, 2017)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.50.01 (Nov 21, 2017)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.49.01 (Nov 1, 2017)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.48.01 (Oct 4, 2017)

  • 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)

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.47.01 (Aug 8, 2017)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.46.01 (Jun 30, 2017)

  • Fast RAW processing on multi-core CPUs
  • New Crop tool with two modes of operation
  • Effects-Brush tool now supports custom brushes
  • New Effects-Brush tool option: Chroma Blur
  • Two options for mouse-wheel behaviour
  • Generation of PDFs with JPEG-2000 streams
  • TextArt 1.81 with three new render-styles
  • Emboss effect is now transparency-aware
  • Improved Text-Circle effect plug-in
  • Search function in Plug-in Manager
  • Brush Engine 4.2 with improved rendering
  • Minor UI and EXIF adjustments
  • [bug fix] flt_JPEG losing temporary configs
  • [bug fix] Undo not updating markup and comments
  • [bug fix] Spin controls missing in HSV dialog

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.45.01 (May 1, 2017)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.42.05 (Dec 24, 2016)

  • Automatic calculation when entering numbers
  • Calculator utility with Natural Input Method
  • Timer and time estimation in Converter
  • Multipage printing for image-lists
  • Improved special character entry in TextArt
  • Improved graphics engine (JpDRAW2 16.12)
  • Improved Animation Renderer plug-in
  • Updated plug-ins for PNG, TIFF and WebP
  • Minor UI improvements
  • bug fix] Cursor trails with some tools
  • bug fix] Group-ID and global alpha missing in devices
  • bug fix] Text-to-Path output misaligned
  • bug fix] Issues with files with Cyrillic layer names

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.41.02 (Aug 15, 2016)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.40.01 (May 23, 2016)

  • New Image-mode: Object Animation
  • Timeline animation via Object Animation
  • New Tutorial: Object Animation
  • New stack rotation estimation algorithm
  • MegaStack™ stack data saving and loading
  • Improved installer and uninstaller
  • Improved multiple display support
  • Minor UI improvements
  • [bug fix] Repetitive "New Message" popups
  • [bug fix] High-quality rendering in Viewer
  • [bug fix] Missing thumbnails in Explorer

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.38.04 (Mar 21, 2016)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.37.02 (Jan 28, 2016)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.36.01 (Dec 21, 2015)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.35.02 (Nov 30, 2015)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.34.01 (Oct 22, 2015)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.33.01 (Sep 14, 2015)

  • 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 structures
  • Several minor improvements and optimizations
  • [bug fix] Some guide-lines not displaying correctly
  • [bug fix] Missing tooltip entries for Pen & Path
  • [bug fix] First few pixels darkened when dithering

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.32.01 (Aug 21, 2015)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.31.02 (Jul 8, 2015)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.30.01 (Apr 28, 2015)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.28.05 (Jan 12, 2015)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.27.02 (Jan 12, 2015)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.25.03 (Sep 2, 2014)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.24.01 (Jul 8, 2014)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.22.01 (May 6, 2014)

  • Improved Stacking Engine with advanced alignment
  • Dynamic range controls for Image Averaging
  • QR Code Generator plug-in with APPL
  • Improved memory-efficient Undo Engine
  • State-icon for image-mode and improved icons
  • Write support for HD-Photo/JPEG-XR (via WIC)
  • FastExternals 3,15 with enhanced reporting
  • Read support for GPS geo-tagging data
  • Improved rendering for star polygons
  • Improved language engine (LLTE 1.6)
  • Updated RAW processor with support for new camera models
  • Minor improvements to Paste functionality
  • Minor UI improvements
  • [bug fix] Memory-leak in efx_Photoshop.dll
  • [bug fix] Temporary deadlock when checking folders
  • [bug fix] Access violation when showing some tips
  • [bug fix] Errors when loading TWAIN_32.dll
  • [bug fix] Errors when performing extreme shrinking

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.20.01 (Feb 11, 2014)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.15.02 (Nov 2, 2013)

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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.15.01 (Nov 2, 2013)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.14.01 (Nov 2, 2013)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.12.05 (Nov 2, 2013)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.11.02 (Jul 24, 2013)

  • 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 processor 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.10.01 (Jun 13, 2013)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.06.02 (May 16, 2013)

  • New and improved:
  • 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 fixes:
  • Tile Transform
  • Word-wrap in TextArt
  • Installation of HD-Photo/WIC plug-in
  • Installation of Apple ICNS plug-in
  • Shortcuts left by Uninstaller

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.04.01 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.03.02 (Feb 19, 2013)

  • 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
  • [bug fix] DIB color interpretation
  • [bug fix] Dissolve effect

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.02.01 (Jan 12, 2013)

  • Smart-resize
  • Color Decomposition (RGB, CMYK)
  • Read support for HD-Photo/JPEG-XR (via WIC)
  • Improved JPEG-2000 support
  • Improved AVI and DSHOW plugins
  • FastExternals 3.03
  • Improved internet functions
  • Minor UI improvements
  • Minor changes to bundled effects plugins

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.01.01 (Nov 27, 2012)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 4.00.01 (Sep 25, 2012)

  • 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

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.77.01 (Jul 26, 2012)

  • Brush Engine 3.3 with Luma mode (demo brush included)
  • New option for Hand tool - Selected
  • New options for Crop and Rotate tool
  • Tag auto-replacement in Markup Editor
  • Re-editability for plugin-gererated content (APPL metadata)
  • "Text Circle" plug-in with re-editability
  • Several minor improvements
  • [bug fix] Missing icons on low-color desktop
  • [bug fix] Mixed-up icons on two dialog boxes
  • [bug fix] Crash when using shell to open image with notes

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.76.04 (Jul 5, 2012)

  • TextArt 1.5 with wordwrap, v-align, line-spacing and a new editor
  • Support for Paint.NET PDN files (without dotNET)
  • New option for Pencil Tool - Block
  • New option for Dynamics Tool - Clipping Point
  • Updated Crop and Rotate Tool with 9 anchors
  • Updated Pattern Tool
  • Improved Power Management (lazy autosave if on battery)
  • Improved docking and window transparency
  • Improved PSD and XCF support
  • Toggle functionality for window shortcuts
  • Option to change background color for Viewer
  • Several minor improvements
  • [bug fix] Autosave reclamation
  • [bug fix] Animation timing in Viewer for GIF
  • [bug fix] Undo for changes made via effects plugin

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.75.01 (May 19, 2012)

  • Resize tool with metadata-aware resizing
  • Snap-to-Grid function
  • Configurable Guides and Grids
  • Smart-dither to custom palette
  • Improved graphics engine with precision scaling
  • Asynchronous preview rendering engine
  • New autosave engine with zero lag
  • Improved workspace rendering engine
  • Improved palette with automatic color naming
  • Soft-proofing for palette swatches
  • Option to edit layers in separate windows
  • Transparency support in Pencil and Color Picker
  • Tool toggle via Tab key
  • HSV adjustment (replaces HSL)
  • High-speed HSL/HSV conversions (up to 3x)
  • Improved quick-select
  • fixed bug] Color names for GIMP Palettes
  • content] CMYK Default palette

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.72.01 (Mar 23, 2012)

  • Shell-out: Link to any external editing program
  • Merge to HDR: Create HDR photos from bracketed shots
  • Focus Stacking: Increase depth-of-field for close-up photos
  • Improvements to all items under the Processes menu
  • Support for SVG and Adobe CS5 gradient files
  • Support for GIMP XCF files (including text layers)
  • Improved support for Photoshop PSD files
  • Blending option for Mask objects
  • Fixed spin-blur bug
  • Several minor improvements

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.70.01 (Mar 5, 2012)

  • Turn any black and white photo or drawing into a full-color photo using two new fx
  • Brushes, Colorize Foto and Colorize Toon
  • Updated graphics engine for faster rendering (JpDRAW2, January 2012)
  • Use brushes with rotating tips courtesy of Brush Engine 3.0 (demo brushes included)
  • Rotate the brush tip by rotating your digitizer pen (e.g. Wacom Intuos with 6D Art
  • Pen)
  • Improved Gradient Object Manager
  • Improved shape tools
  • FastExternals 2.45 with improved metadata handling
  • Fixed bug related to preview window and crop tool
  • Fixed bug related to AVI video rectangle
  • Many minor improvements and bug fixes

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.66.02 (Sep 12, 2011)

  • Full-screen mode for Artist
  • AQuE 2.0 (Anti-Quantization Engine)
  • Improved Tablet support (Brush Engine 2.5)
  • Arrow-head option for Line and Curve tools
  • New image presets
  • Thumbnails in recent-list
  • New UI for Levels adjustment
  • Improved support for AVI video files
  • Preview speed-up for animations in Artist
  • Comic-strip view for animations
  • Change of terminology: Texturizer is now "Roughen Tool"
  • FastExternals 2.41 with pi_BasicColor
  • Improved Photoshop 8BF for IES functionality
  • Some workspace optimizations
  • Jitter-corrected Video Screen Capture
  • Links to Facebook and Twitter

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.65.01 (Jul 23, 2011)

  • Brush Engine 2.4 + new brushes
  • Improved Razor tool
  • Improved PCX, PPM and GTX support
  • Fixed bugs in Adobe Brush/Pattern plug-in
  • FastExternals 2.31
  • Power Management for all apps
  • Improved Picker-Palette interaction

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.64.02 (Jun 27, 2011)

  • More UI changes
  • Fixed a bug in fault-tolerant saving
  • Fixed a bug in Wacom Tablet support

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.64.01 (May 30, 2011)

  • Cleaner, faster UI
  • Major speed boost for effect previews
  • Saving an image is now fault-tolerant
  • Taskbar progress reporting for Windows 7
  • Improved transparency support in copy-paste
  • Enhanced pi_StateStore functionality
  • Improved Photoshop 8BF support
  • New effects: Spin blur, Zoom blur, Motion blur and Surface blur
  • Fixed several bugs

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.63.01 (Apr 28, 2011)

  • Highly improved Photoshop 8BF support
  • Silent Install option for central distibution
  • Censoring brush (under fx-Brush)
  • Drag-drop to Layers window
  • Improved RAW support
  • FastExternals 2.22 with new callback suite - pi_StateStore
  • External histogram window
  • Improved Touch Gadget
  • Fixed several bugs

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.62.01 (Apr 11, 2011)

  • Dynamics Tool (Whitepoint/Greypoint/Blackpoint)
  • Paste as New
  • Improved Magnetic Lasso algorithm
  • Super-Res via Heuristics can do multiple layers
  • Improved shell integration

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.61.01 (Mar 30, 2011)

  • New paper size preset
  • TextArt G4 Engine (up to 10x faster)
  • Minor UI improvements
  • Fixed several bugs

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.60.03 (Feb 17, 2011)

  • Fixed a bug in the installer

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.60.02 (Feb 14, 2011)

  • Bug fix: ANI, AVI and GIF saving

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.56.01 (Nov 28, 2010)

  • Rebuilt as a UNICODE application
  • Live Language Translation Engine 1.1
  • Multiple language support (7 language files included)
  • Improved Crop and Rotate Tool
  • Improved UI for all applications
  • FastExternals 2.21
  • New pi_BASICIMAGE APIs: translate(), transform(), and convolute()
  • Several internal changes

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.41.01 (Oct 12, 2010)

  • New Tool: Crop and Rotate
  • Improved Tool Engine
  • Support for Adobe Pattern files (.PAT)
  • Improved texture object handling
  • Several internal changes

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.40.02 (Sep 20, 2010)

  • CD/DVD Printing with LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling
  • New Layer option: "Floating Layer"
  • New decorative - Ballmap
  • Backing color specification for new layers
  • Highly improved Icon Generator engine
  • Improved support for Photoshop 8BF plugins
  • Improved Autosave subsystem
  • Device SDK updated to release
  • SDK updated, includes new functionality (pi_BasicImage)
  • Fixed some issues with the tooltip and animation
  • UI refresh for Converter
  • Fixed CPU counter and rotate for Converter
  • Revised "New Image" icons and CD/DVD label auto-content
  • JpDRAW2 update Sep'10
  • Major speed upgrade

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.37.01 (Aug 24, 2010)

  • Advanced Resampling Engine replaces Resizer for IES
  • Improved Gradient objects, allow point edits
  • Improved TextArt
  • Improved Video Screen Capture
  • New Templates: CD Label, Scan, Screencast, Capture
  • Minor UI Tweaks

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.36.01 (Jul 22, 2010)

  • Brush Engine 2.0 with brush metadata
  • AQuE (Anti-Quantization Engine)
  • Improved Hand usability
  • Configurable preview background
  • Highly improved screen shot engine
  • New Tutorials
  • Pen and Tablet support (all WinTAB devices including Wacom)

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.33.06 (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Bug fixes (TGA)
  • Improved project templates
  • Improved workspace

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.33.03 (Jun 17, 2010)

  • Pen and Tablet support (all WinTAB devices incl. Wacom)
  • Object-aware Hand Tool
  • Major upgrades to raw-Photo
  • Improved Noise Reduction
  • JPEG DPI mark-up
  • Full EXIF-in-RAW support with editing
  • Image information popup in Viewer
  • Many fixes for UI, core and Win-7 support

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.31.01 (Jun 4, 2010)

  • Many fixes for UI, core and Win-7 support
  • Completely redesigned Viewer with zoom
  • Improved zoom functionality
  • Full EXIF read and write support
  • Sizable Mark-up window

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.29.01 (May 14, 2010)

  • Project templates
  • Color filter matrices
  • Animated cursor creation
  • Mark-up broadcast and EXIF support
  • Improved history palette, gradient manager, full-page GTs and texture plexus
  • Input method upgrade
  • Better JIT memory compressor and CD5 encoder
  • New Tool - Blocks tool
  • Soft proofing with ICC profiles

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.27.01 (Apr 13, 2010)

  • New Tool - Blocks tool
  • Soft proofing with ICC profiles
  • Improved raw-Photo, added clipboard and fixed sRGB issue
  • Improved UI animation and response
  • Improved Texture Brush
  • History Palette

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.22.02 (Feb 24, 2010)

  • NONE blending mode
  • Mouse zoom and pan works even with modal effects dialogs
  • Highly improved unsharp masking
  • New effects engine, including Wavelet denoising
  • Multimode Brush Object
  • Improved Super-resolution, optimized for Camera phones
  • Multiple Layer attachments (unlimited size), including Layer annotations
  • Maximum tool width increased to 1024pix
  • Five-method palette (Swatches, HSL, HSV, RGB, CMYK)
  • New shortcuts (re-pressing a quick-select reverts, layer deletion via Del key)

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.21.01 (Feb 2, 2010)

  • New effects engine, including Wavelet denoising
  • Multimode Brush Object
  • Improved Super-resolution, optimized for Camera phones
  • Multiple Layer attachments (unlimited size), including Layer annotations
  • Maximum tool width increased to 1024pix
  • Five-method palette (Swatches, HSL, HSV, RGB, CMYK)

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.11.01 (Dec 14, 2009)

  • raw-Input Application
  • Brush object and Gadget
  • Custom & Animated brushes - GBR and CD5
  • Alternate pattern brush
  • Fluid scrolling and Minor UI adjustments for Artist
  • Multi-method palette (Swatches, HSL, HSV)
  • Alpha Protection extended to merges
  • Touch Gadget
  • Minor UI adjustments for Viewer (cursor, close btn, no-zoom)
  • New Development Base

New in Chasys Draw IES 3.05.01 (Oct 10, 2009)

  • Custom FP gradients and gradient map object
  • Support for gradient files (.ggr, .grd & .gra)
  • Support for Adobe color tables (.act)
  • New FP gradients: reflected angular, diamond and star
  • Linkage to Wishlist
  • Palette Preview
  • Point color editing
  • Highly improved TextArt
  • Fixes some issues with PSD loading

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.74 (Jul 15, 2009)

  • Alpha Protection (Transparency Protection)
  • Minor Fixes

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.73 (Jun 24, 2009)

  • Textart now accepts alpha in textures
  • Added 'Make Tile' effect
  • Added 'Save Group' option
  • Added Luma blending mode
  • Added hard merge (blit)
  • Added Luma Wand tool
  • Fixed PNG,TIFF transparency issues
  • Fixed Smart-Paste transparency
  • Textart "border" fill style fixed

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.72 (Jun 23, 2009)

  • This is a FREEWARE Release!!!
  • Added Luma Wand tool
  • Fixed PNG, TIFF transparency issues
  • Fixed Smart-Paste transparency
  • TextArt "border" fill style fixed
  • Two new blending modes - Hue and Chroma
  • Multiple layer-based textures
  • TextArt G3 engine with LINK metadata

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.71 (Jun 6, 2009)

  • This is a FREEWARE Release!!!
  • Two new blending modes - Hue and Chroma
  • Multiple layer-based textures
  • TextArt G3 engine with LINK metadata
  • Improved alpha shift
  • DirectSHOW video import plug-in added
  • Minor changes to the SDK (backward compatible)
  • Best-in-class post-edit heuristics anti-aliasing engine
  • Small-screen mode for netbook use
  • Improvements in code and user interface
  • Improved parallel process engine for Converter
  • Re-designed user interface for Converter
  • Just-in-time memory compression
  • Pantone equivalent palettes for PMS 100 to 814-2x
  • Improved super-resolution and stacking
  • Improved color matching and printing

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.70 Beta (May 29, 2009)

  • DirectSHOW® video import plug-in added
  • Minor changes to the SDK (backward compatible)
  • Best-in-class post-edit heuristics anti-aliasing engine
  • Small-screen mode for netbook use
  • Improvements in code and user interface
  • Improved parallel process engine for Converter
  • Re-designed user interface for Converter
  • Just-in-time memory compression
  • Pantone equivalent palettes for PMS 100 to 814-2x
  • Improved super-resolution and stacking
  • Improved color matching and printing

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.69 (May 12, 2009)

  • DirectSHOW® video import plug-in added
  • Minor changes to the SDK (backward compatible)
  • Best-in-class post-edit heuristics anti-aliasing engine
  • Small-screen mode for netbook use
  • Improvements in code and user interface
  • Improved parallel process engine for Converter
  • Re-designed user interface for Converter
  • Just-in-time memory compression
  • Pantone equivalent palettes for PMS 100 to 814-2x
  • Improved super-resolution and stacking
  • Improved color matching and printing

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.68 (Apr 17, 2009)

  • Improvements in code and user interface
  • Improved parallel process engine for Converter
  • Re-designed user interface for Converter
  • Just-in-time memory compression
  • Pantone equivalent palettes for PMS 100 to 814-2x
  • Improved super-resolution and stacking
  • Improved color matching and printing

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.67 (Apr 10, 2009)

  • Just-in-time memory compression
  • Pantone equivalent palettes for PMS 100 to 814-2x
  • Improved super-resolution and stacking
  • Improved color matching and printing

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.66 (Mar 25, 2009)

  • support for Photoshop filter plug-ins (.8bf) - still a bit crude, but it works
  • new blending mode: Overlay
  • streamlined SDKs with no restrictions
  • improvements in code and user interface

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.65 (Mar 16, 2009)

  • streamlined SDKs with no restrictions
  • improvements in code and user interface
  • editable poly-lines and poly-curves
  • new shapes in shape tool
  • improved re-editable text tool
  • fully anti-aliased work-flow model (all tools)
  • "magnetic lasso" mode in Pen and Path tool
  • new tool :: full-page gradients
  • photoshop PSD read plug-in added
  • improved graphics engine
  • polygon selection tool
  • new gadget :: color histogram
  • shell integration with thumbnails
  • slicing tool for web and user interface design
  • C++ code module output for inline image generation
  • anti-aliased pen & path tool and path menu
  • multiple display monitor setup support
  • video sequence composer engine
  • five new super-resolution modes
  • jpeg2000 read/write plug-in added
  • video capture from TV/video device
  • moving object removal (via image-stacking)

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.64 (Mar 5, 2009)

  • Removed restrictions on plug-in development
  • Editable poly-lines and poly-curves
  • New shapes in shape tool
  • Improved re-editable text tool
  • Fully anti-aliased work-flow model (all tools)
  • "magnetic lasso" mode in Pen and Path tool
  • New tool :: full-page gradients
  • Photoshop PSD read plug-in added
  • Improved graphics engine
  • Polygon selection tool
  • New gadget :: color histogram
  • Shell integration with thumbnails
  • Slicing tool for web and user interface design
  • C++ code module output for inline image generation
  • Anti-aliased pen & path tool and path menu
  • Multiple display monitor setup support
  • Video sequence composer engine
  • Five new super-resolution modes
  • Jpeg2000 read/write plug-in added
  • Video capture from TV/video device
  • Moving object removal (via image-stacking)

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.63 (Feb 23, 2009)

  • Fully anti-aliased work-flow model (all tools)
  • "magnetic lasso" mode in Pen and Path tool
  • New tool :: full-page gradients
  • Photoshop PSD read plug-in added
  • Improved graphics engine
  • Polygon selection tool
  • New gadget :: color histogram
  • Shell integration with thumbnails
  • Constrained recolor brush
  • Slicing tool for web and user interface design
  • C++ code module output for inline image generation
  • Anti-aliased pen & path tool and path menu
  • Multiple display monitor setup support
  • Metadata save and restore for text formatting and path data
  • Video sequence composer engine
  • Five new super-resolution modes
  • Jpeg2000 read/write plug-in added
  • Cursor load and save added to ICL
  • Video capture from TV/video device
  • Moving object removal (via image-stacking)

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.61 (Feb 4, 2009)

  • Shell integration with thumbnails
  • Anti-aliased Pen and Path object cutting
  • Constrained recolor brush
  • Slicing tool for web and user interface design
  • C++ code module output for inline image generation
  • Pen & path tool and path menu
  • Multiple display monitor setup support
  • Metadata save and restore for text formatting and path data
  • Physical measurement specification
  • Minor user interface enhancements
  • Video sequence composer engine
  • Faster auto-saves
  • Adaptive scrolling
  • Memory management for low-on-RAM machines
  • Five new super-resolution modes
  • Anti-aliasing in brush, line and shape tools
  • Jpeg2000 read/write plug-in added
  • Cursor load and save added to ICL
  • Video capture from TV/video device
  • Multi-frame super-resolution and averaging
  • Moving object removal (via image-stacking)

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.55 (Nov 25, 2008)

  • Five new super-resolution modes
  • Anti-aliasing in brush, line and shape tools
  • Jpeg2000 read/write plug-in added
  • Cursor load and save added to ICL
  • Video capture from TV/video device
  • Multi-frame super-resolution and averaging
  • Moving object removal (via image-stacking)
  • AVI video plug-in with movie-file protection
  • Calculator utility now has conversions
  • New transforms and effects
  • Improved graphics and effects engines
  • Minor user interface enhancements
  • Fixed a few minor bugs

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.51 (Sep 5, 2008)

  • Relaxed demo-version restrictions
  • Added animation and multi-resolution editing modes
  • GIF and CD5 animation and animation rotation
  • Upgraded graphics engine for more speed
  • Tool and effect engine upgrades
  • ICL/EXE/DLL extraction plug-in included
  • Universal CD5 decoder supporting all CD5's, old and new
  • HTML output for in-browser previewing
  • Fixed a few minor bugs

New in Chasys Draw IES 2.42 Beta (Jan 29, 2008)

  • New User Interface
  • Image Viewer Browser Slideshow - You can now kick out the fax viewer
  • Vista Compatibility - Built for Windows Vista and XP
  • Revised Plug-ins and SDK - Fresh, clean and fast - like they should be
  • Artistic-Text - Twist it, turn it curl it - text anywhere, anyhow
  • Text Cosmetics L2 - If you thought anti-aliasing was cool, wait till you see this
  • Texture Mapper - 3D modeling to go - at the stroke of a brush..
  • Pattern Brush - Copy it, fake it, extend it - patterns on the fly..
  • Eraser and Opaquer now have variable alpha
  • Curve and object tools allow point undo via Shift Click
  • Cloning Brush - This new tool makes photo correction a breeze
  • Multi-Print Blow-Up - Print large A0, A1, A2 and A3 posters using A4 paper!
  • Precision Printing with Super-surf L2