Patternodes future development
New features we're considering or working on for Patternodes are listed here, and you can vote on what you think should be prioritized or send us your ideas. You can also sign up below to get a notification if a feature you vote on is implemented.
Proposed new features
These are features that have been requested or we're thinking about that you can vote for.
Added Dec 1, 2020
Platform independent graphics web-appProposal
37 votes
Develop a new app for parametric vector graphic design, similar to Vectoraser and/or Patternodes but web based so it can be run in a browser on any platform (macOS, Windows, Linux) and won't require any installation.
Added Nov 1, 2020
Path/vector modifier nodesProposal
24 votes
Add more nodes that modify vector paths by changing individual control points. For example maybe distorting points, smoothing curves or making other modifications.
Added Dec 30, 2020
Boolean operations nodeProposal
15 votes
Add a node for boolean operations on path elements, like union, difference, cut etc.
Added Nov 1, 2020
Color gradient fill supportProposal
19 votes
Add support for using color gradients as fill colors for elements along with interfaces and nodes for defining such gradients.
Added Feb 13, 2021
Batch processingProposal
6 votes
Add batch processing to automatically run a Patternodes node sequence on all files in a directory, using them as input in an import node, and outputting the result for each file. In other words allow you to use patternodes as an image processor or generate a specific effect quickly based on multiple images.
Added Apr 7, 2021
Variable width font supportProposal
2 votes
Add support for using variable width fonts in the Element Text node.
Added Nov 1, 2020
Keyframe-based animation systemProposal
11 votes
Add a more fully featured keyframe animation system with a timeline view similar to that in Vectoraster 8. Letting you more freely change parameters in over time and create complex animated effects.
Added Nov 1, 2020
Improved direct element manipulation in previewProposal
10 votes
Add more features to select and manipulate graphic elements directly in the preview, as a complement to working with the node value parameters.
Added Dec 3, 2020
Dark mode supportIn development
8 votes
Add support for interface dark mode, adapting to the current system interface mode and/or manual setting.
Added Nov 1, 2020
Bitmap/pixel modifier nodesProposal
6 votes
Add nodes that apply various pixel-based effect filters to graphic elements. Like for example blur effects or color adjustments.
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Other ideas?
Do you have other ideas for new features or improvements? Please let us know!
If we like the idea we might implement it right away, or add it here for future consideration.
Send feedback or ideasThere is of course no guarantee that any of these feature will ever be implemented, and we have a lot of other ideas and plans as well. But if something on this list gets a lot of votes it will let use know there's interest and it will be more likely to become reality.
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