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Brickaizer Changelog

What's new in Brickaizer 8.0.45

May 28, 2023
  • On request: an option was added to allow for larger fonts in the PDF output file

New in Brickaizer 8.0.44 (Apr 19, 2023)

  • Fixed an issue with the layout of the Brick Analyzer now correctly scaling with Windows

New in Brickaizer 8.0.39 (Nov 29, 2022)

  • Many code optimizations
  • Improved stability

New in Brickaizer 8.0.38 (Aug 30, 2022)

  • Fixed an issue with the XLSX output for Windows versions with a decimal comma-separator

New in Brickaizer 8.0.37 (May 29, 2022)

  • Fixed an issue with the amount of colours (could become stuck to a max value of 1)
  • Added compatibility with Windows XP as a legacy service

New in Brickaizer 8.0.36 (Apr 8, 2022)

  • Improved the Builder layer selection (baseplate now remains visible for real images)

New in Brickaizer 8.0.35 (Feb 24, 2022)

  • Correction of a few interface captions
  • Added a smaller splash logo at start

New in Brickaizer 8.0.34 (Feb 10, 2022)

  • Fixed an issue with missing and wrong interface captions
  • Renewed the Bricklink colour and brick database
  • Added a splash logo at start
  • Added an option to find colours and bricks in the Bricklink database
  • Reactivated cropping the source image

New in Brickaizer 8.0.33 (Feb 7, 2022)

  • Fixed an issue with missing and wrong interface captions
  • Renewed the Bricklink colour and brick database
  • Added a splash logo at start
  • Added an option to find colours and bricks in the Bricklink database

New in Brickaizer 8.0.32 (Feb 7, 2022)

  • Optimized for Windows 10
  • Available in 32bit and 64bit versions (native 64bit drivers)
  • HighDPI enabled (same scale as the Windows setting)
  • Consistency of mosaic layout between result view and Brick Builder
  • Builder now has no size limits (yet is set to 2 GB to maintain responsiveness)
  • Redesign of interface, controls, more intuitive, new icons
  • Use of visual styles (40+ styles to choose from), inclusing native Windows
  • Preferences now all in one place
  • Cost and Amount now in one overview
  • Now also Ministeck parts are fit for the Brick Builder
  • For beads the Cost and Amount overview is better laid out (multiple columns)
  • Export and save options now always use a save dialogue
  • Goo, Mondriaan and result viewer now each have a dedicated main view
  • Goo now has a more logical erase, reset and restart approach
  • Improved transparency feature
  • Improved sideway PDF printout
  • Added a new type of 3D view: pearls
  • Added a fancy animation feature of the completed brick design
  • Fixed issues with combo-bricks with improved spreadsheet output
  • Added a tips pop-up for every control (button, slider, checkbox, etc)
  • Major improvements in source file analysis
  • The Brick Builder now also accepts not-yet-selected colours
  • The Brick Builder now also has a multiple change and undo feature
  • Several (minor) bugs and issues have been resolved

New in Brickaizer 7.2.0.241 (Oct 1, 2020)

  • A bug was fixed when re-opening the colour analysis window
  • Now the 3D stud overlay is not affected when creating brick-wall mosaic
  • A bug was fixed when creating a DUPLO mosaic (size distortion)
  • Now also 100% 2x2 bricks can be used without automatically switching to DUPLO mode
  • A bug of brick-wall was fixed (it accidentally placed bricks vertically)

New in Brickaizer 7.2.0.240 (Jan 3, 2020)

  • A new last-use date is now active for the free versions (31 Dec 2021)

New in Brickaizer 7.2.0.238 (Sep 3, 2019)

  • an option was added to allow for custom colours in the blueprint output; this option is extended to fully create custom colours (maximum colour fit)
  • corrected the language of the interface that were still not translated
  • fixed a bug in cost optimization

New in Brickaizer 7.2.0.237 (Jul 13, 2019)

  • an option was added to allow for custom colours in the blueprint output
  • fixed the Windows 1809 and 1903 bug

New in Brickaizer 7.0.0.235 (Jun 3, 2019)

  • A new brick placement optimization has been implemented, effectively reducing mosaic cost with more than 10%
  • The mosaic spreadsheet (blueprint) can now also be opened via the menu (bugfix)
  • An extensive error catching and logging has been added to quickly assess the cause of an issue (contact us when issues are experienced)
  • The Brick Builder is now opened in it's own window

New in Brickaizer 7.0.0.231 (Mar 7, 2019)

  • An issue with the last colour of the list has been resolved

New in Brickaizer 7.0.0.229 (Dec 20, 2018)

  • Last use date updated to 31-Dec-2019 (only activated for non-licensed users)

New in Brickaizer 7.0.0.227-228 (Dec 7, 2018)

  • Fixed an issue with starting the application on some Windows 10x64 systems
  • Fixed an issue with internal image management, possibly leading to start problems

New in Brickaizer 7.0.0.224 (Oct 31, 2018)

  • Major release, with a brand new goo/draw feature, transparency for beads, real size shaped pegboard output, more free features !

New in Brickaizer 6.0 Build 222 (Aug 9, 2018)

  • Relaxation of features in the free version!
  • Free size to 70 x 70 pegs
  • Free goo and draw
  • Free pdf blueprint output
  • Free shaped pegboards

New in Brickaizer 6.0 Build 214 (Jan 14, 2018)

  • new feature: synchronise existing brick-colour data sets with the current Bricklink cost data
  • new feature: bead mosaics can now be made transparent on the fly
  • new feature: export and import data in .csv format
  • new feature: pegboard for beads can now be shown for transparent mosaics
  • new feature: matching an image to the shaped pegboard by 'goo-ing'
  • new feature: manual drawing of a shaped peg-board with palette colours
  • new feature: smart resize method added, to keep correct the transparent edge colours
  • new feature: editing in the Brickbuilder has been made easier (use CTRL to repeat replacement)
  • our partnership with Artkal is now reflected by fully updated colours for Artkal fusion beads
  • full redesign of the pegboards, 71 new (Artkal) pegboards added
  • full redesign of the pdf pegboard blueprint
  • beads (when editing) is now also seen in the Builder
  • now the Bricklink cost version is included in the xml colour sets
  • fully updated brick-colour datasets, themed brick sets added to installer
  • now all the pop-up windows have hints when you hover over its controls
  • the filter effects have been improved (better visual feedback of what to expect)
  • improved the viewer zoom in/out (better quality, but somewhat slower)
  • improved the .pdf output to optimize printable space per page
  • now also standard colours can be colour-sorted
  • now the excel blueprint cell line colour can be set to any colour
  • several image resize methods applied, to keep quality at maximum
  • improved saving of data sets and re-open via the (excel) .csv data format
  • an alternative Ministeck database is added to the installer
  • added the latest Bricklink data to the installer
  • several minor bug fixes

New in Brickaizer 4.2 Build 186 (Jul 19, 2017)

  • Can now also read .psd, .jpeg and .gif files
  • Bugfix in a warning message when more than one license file was found
  • The Bricklink wanted list export is adapted to the new .xml format

New in Brickaizer 4.2 Build 184 (Apr 4, 2017)

  • The Bricklink wanted list export is adapted to the new .xml format

New in Brickaizer 4.2 Build 183 (Mar 14, 2017)

  • the .pdf can now print as small as 8x8 studs per page

New in Brickaizer 4.2 Build 182 (Mar 6, 2017)

  • detailed Hint-text available for entire interface
  • maximum price-per-part filter added
  • improved the stud 3D 'shade' colours
  • fixed a bug in the Bricklink updater post-message
  • added a 16x16 baseplate for LEGO mosaics

New in Brickaizer 4.2 Build 181 (Feb 8, 2017)

  • fixed a bug in the 'print special' output

New in Brickaizer 4.2 Build 178 (Jan 5, 2017)

  • fixed bug in the project reading file
  • added new defaults in the configuration file for Mondriaan

New in Brickaizer 4.2 Build 177 (Dec 29, 2016)

  • PDF output now has two types of printing styles

New in Brickaizer 4.2 Build 176 (Dec 27, 2016)

  • added Excel 2010 and later support
  • warning added if identical colours are found in the same set
  • fixed the 'Admin message' repeating issue
  • fixed an iteration to target amount issue
  • fixed a transparency issue for beads
  • cleaned the button area for more focus per type
  • the Standard Colours can now be activated more easily
  • PDF output now also correct for large amount of colours
  • provided a dedicated entry for Bricklink in the main menu
  • moved the preferences to the Tools in the main menu
  • fixed a 'Check-for-update' freeze when being off-line
  • fixed an visualization issue in the BrickBuilder for beads

New in Brickaizer 4.0 Build 170 (Jun 13, 2016)

  • Brand new feature added: Mondriaan paintings
  • Bug in 'projects' removed

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 161 (Apr 25, 2016)

  • combo output improved (pdf, xls), and incomplete data restored
  • mosaic engine now correctly discards unchecked colours
  • 'save mosaic' now also includes .bmp and .png file types

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 160 (Mar 21, 2016)

  • pdf project builder data can now show more than one line of bricks codes
  • added an option to select black or white cell-edges in excel file

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 159 (Mar 3, 2016)

  • pdf project builder data now expanded with full project details
  • pdf project builder data now also possible for Ministeck
  • pdf project builder data for Combos more detailed for round and square bricks
  • indicator added when 100% 1x1 bricks are used ('Lego 1+')
  • bug in bead sets removed

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 153 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • project mosaic result now automatically rebuild correctly
  • improved excel output: in one full sheet when a multiple of 256 studs are used
  • improved pdf output, now also brick data per page
  • improved pdf output for combos, now all data per page
  • the Builder layer data can now be saved as in Photoshop format
  • updates of beads colour databases
  • Swedish translation added

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 145 (Jan 30, 2016)

  • solved a bug in reading a project

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 144 (Jan 25, 2016)

  • added a new option to use shaped pegboards (beads)
  • improved the Special Printing (pdf) layout
  • added PNG file transparency for beads
  • fixed issue with duplo creation
  • improved iteration down to match amount of colours
  • added a warning to start in admin mode

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 141 (Jan 18, 2016)

  • added a major new feature to create mosaics with Beads (e.g. Artkal, Hama)
  • improved the automatic board size selection
  • changed a few icon pictures to better match with its function
  • irmpoved quality when using colour dithering
  • set a default maximum of 56 colours (avoid missing colours in excel)
  • bug-fix for pop-up windows for amount and cost (common)
  • bug-fix for reading new colour and data tables (rare)
  • improved the pdf output per baseplate

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 136 (Jan 9, 2016)

  • added an update check at application start
  • removed an error in application start-up

New in Brickaizer 3.0 Build 134 (Jan 9, 2016)

  • added an major new feature to use Standard Colours (e.g. RAL, FS-595)
  • removed a bug in Ministeck L-shape colour details in spreadsheet
  • improved colour number coding in spreadsheet (more intuitive)
  • improved iteration approach to maximum number of colours (major speed up)
  • improved selection of colour match approach (simpler)
  • added a new option to (de)select all colours in the table editor
  • added an option to echo the used colours to the table editor
  • added A4 and Letter size ratio printing
  • solved a bug in Combo analysis and creation
  • improved the special printing of the result
  • minor imperfections solved

New in Brickaizer 2.0 Build 119 (Dec 28, 2015)

  • automatic cropping is now done correctly
  • minor imperfections solved

New in Brickaizer 2.0 Build 118 (Dec 28, 2015)

  • improved shade colours of the lego bricks

New in Brickaizer 2.0 Build 117 (Sep 23, 2015)

  • a new option is added to save any colour set as a Ministeck dataset\

New in Brickaizer 2.0 Build 116 (Sep 22, 2015)

  • bugs fixed in Ministeck change-over from LEGO brick database
  • active brickset is now not overwritten when brickset is only updated

New in Brickaizer 2.0 Build 115 (Jul 6, 2015)

  • improved sideway brick drawing for DUPLO bricks
  • new and faster bricklink update approach
  • language corrections

New in Brickaizer 2.0 Build 113 (Jun 23, 2015)

  • new features added:
  • build the mosaic sideways, like a brick wall
  • DUPLO bricks added
  • avoid blurry mixing for sharp colour changes
  • improved viewer bitmap quality
  • improved readability of the excel output
  • now non-placed bricks also have no 3D studs
  • improved Bricklink data management:
  • amount of sold lots now correctly a part of the database
  • new and used amounts now also both visible in table creator
  • added a German translation of the GUI

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 106 (May 21, 2015)

  • improved the result save approach
  • improved the cropping of source file

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 105 (May 18, 2015)

  • Improved the data update when editing in the Builder
  • The saved results are now correctly chosen via the menu

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 104 (Mar 13, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug in reading project files

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 103 (Feb 9, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug in accuracy settings for the mosaic engine

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 102 (Feb 2, 2015)

  • Fixed a bug in picture library reading for more than 1 stud in size
  • Fixed a bug in the output size multiplier
  • Improved colour extraction for picture library bricks
  • A 4x speed increase in picture mosaic creation
  • Added a starter set of brick pictures

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 101 (Jan 30, 2015)

  • Mosaic creation can also be canceled by using brick pictures
  • The text of amount of the last brick now correctly showing
  • Error in picture library creation and use has been solved

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 99 (Nov 20, 2014)

  • Improved grace day approach

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 98 (Oct 8, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug in the Bricklink updater
  • Removed a time-out pause at start to check for bricklink updates
  • Improved internet check approach

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 97 (Oct 7, 2014)

  • Bugfix in table update for brick sets
  • Bugfix in saving modified color tables

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 95 (Aug 16, 2014)

  • Bug in the GUI for large font Windows has been solved

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 94 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • bugfix in color sorting for combo's

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 91 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • amount per sheet now available in special (Combo) prints
  • bugfix in Combo wishlist output
  • bugfix in the bricklink table scrolling

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 90 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • Bricklink data now fully integrated in Combo creation, incl. cost data for both layers
  • some bugs removed in the Builder
  • Builder capacity visualized in statuspanel
  • limits to colours and amount now possible (automated colour optimization)
  • spreadsheet now only shows the used colours (allowing for larger datasets with limit to 56 used colours)
  • main interface now also uses a brick and colour locator when moving the mouse over the mosaic

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 86 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • Combo-tiles can now also be automated into a picture library
  • option to create Combo-tiles added (round 1x1 bricks on top of square 1x1 bricks)

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 84 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • improved Bricklink dataset management

New in Brickaizer 1.5 Build 80 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • link to Bricklink database of bricks, plates, tiles, colours and prices
  • brick-tables can now be derived from Bricklink data
  • live-updates of prices and availability from Bricklink
  • really large amount of pictures are possible
  • speed increase in brick editor
  • improved stability for large amount of pictures and computer generated bricks

New in Brickaizer 1.0 Build 73 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • now both bmp and jpg files can be read as brick pictures
  • now also plates can be used (larger than 2x2 studs)
  • increased size to 1296x1296 studs (30 baseplates of 48x48 studs)
  • color sorting added
  • picture colors can now also be de-selected
  • the Excel spreadsheet can now also handle more than 256 columns (multiple worksheets)

New in Brickaizer 1.0 Build 68 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • the Brick Editor has been released
  • the initial screen has been made smaller to fit on smaller screens

New in Brickaizer 1.0 Build 67 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • simplified amount and cost overview (smaller sizes)
  • added guidelines to the amount and cost overviews to improve readability
  • added a few more controls to make the LEGO or Ministeck look more natural
  • added a possibility to print the final mosaic and color codes in PDF for easy mosaic creation in teams

New in Brickaizer 1.0 Build 61 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • some bugs removed in the Builder and Editor (still unreleased though)
  • ministeck is now also saving and readint projects correctly
  • improved project save and reload, now fully functional and some bugs removed
  • a bug in the Builder has been removed (now all layers can be hidden or shown)