What's new in Pencil 0.4.4b
Nov 3, 2009
- changed the way documents are saved: vector graphics are now saved in separate xml files. Saving files now rewrites only the changed images. Attention: Pencil 0.4.3b will not open the new document format 0.4.4b. - autosave option. - vector graphics file (.vec) can be imported at specific frames - improved the brush in bitmap mode. Introduced "preserve alpha" and "stop at contour" options. - a document now remembers the last layer, frame and view used by the user. - the window can be made translucent. - improved gradients (feather) in vector mode. - bug fix: timeline did not refresh until the user clicks on it. - bug fix: single click on sliders did not work
New in Pencil 0.4.3b (Nov 3, 2009)
- improved performance for playback
- camera layers
- redesigned interface and icons
- possibility to import several bitmap files by drag and drop
- copy and paste between Pencil and other applications (clipboard)
- possibility to import and export colour palettes
- possibility to rename layers and colours
- possibility to adjust colours and alpha
- possibility to reduce the scrub
- improved brush tool (bitmap mode)
- added a specific tool for editing curve points
- added feather for invisible curves (experimental)
- remembers palette positions
- source code has been unified for Mac, Windows, and Linux
- now available on sourceforge SVN repository
- fixed bug 1730904 and many others (thanks to Mark Schmelzenbach)
- fixed tablet support on Windows?? (thanks to Mark Schmelzenbach)
- added Aqua style option on Mac
New in Pencil 0.4.2b (Nov 14, 2007)
- fixed numerous bugs
- unlimited canvas
- canvas rotation
New in Pencil 0.2b (May 23, 2006)
- Timeline improvements
- Sound playback support
- X-Sheet export
- Savefile improvements
- Added preferences