Patternodes 3 version history

Version 3.0.6 Released 2022-05-19

Changes and improvements:

• Added an Import Image menu item as an alternative method of adding import nodes via selecting a file.
• Fixes a crash when trying to apply a group pack node on a single element.
• Fixes a bug where deleting a node with connections between parameters in the node would leave loose connections behind.
• Fixes an issue where the locked aspect of recently imported image sizes would not be correct if the parameter was changed.
• Added node warning messages explaining Group Distribute and Group Pack nodes have no effect with a single element input.
• Fixes some formatting in the node reference and a bug showing parameter options in the help text that should be hidden.

Version 3.0.5 Released 2022-04-11

Changes and improvements:

• When a node has a warning related to missing input or output connections the socket now gets a visual mark to help show where the problem is.
• Changed preferences interface so changes are applied immediately.
• Fixes an error message about incorrectly triggering on exports.
• Added some improved error messages for export issues.

Version 3.0.4 Released 2022-03-08

• Fixes value parameters sometimes staying disabled after input connections are removed.

Version 3.0.3 Released 2022-03-07

Changes and improvements:

• Fixes issues with Change Clip node not correctly being able to invert some clipping paths.
• The Change Clip node now doesn't show the Apply To mode control since it's not relevant.
• Smoother handling of remotely deployed license unlocking, not showing the trial mode notice while the license is verified.
• Prevents a flicker of node warning messages as new nodes are added on connections.
• Fixes a Random Value node issue where the min value would be left disabled after off turning +/- range.

Version 3.0.2 Released 2022-02-16

Fixes:

• Fixes incorrect size of exported SVG elements when exporting with a scaled export size.
• Fixed a crash using apply to Single mode in Change Replace node.
• Fixes an issue where exported GIF animations would sometimes get incorrect color palettes on macOS 11 and earlier.
• Optimization of value function graph UI updates.

Version 3.0.1 Released 2022-02-10

Fixes:

• Fixes macOS App Sandbox blocking file system access to export animations as numbered files in some cases.
• Fixes Repeat Grid node spacing aspect in Hex pattern mode while allowing still input.
• Fixes clicking disabled parameter fields still selecting them for preview edit.
• Fixed Change Pivot node not correctly finding automatic pivot locations for some asymmetrical shapes.

Version 3.0.0 Released 2022-02-08

Main changes and new features

• Improved animation features. New keyframe-based Animation timeline and new Time Function node for animated noise and repeating functions.
• Improved drag editing. Improved support for selecting and editing node parameters by clicking and dragging in the preview.
• Redesigned interface. Cleaned up modern interface style with support for dark/light mode and animations.
• Improved performance. Rebuilt core components for faster generation and a more responsive interface.
• Redesigned dynamic index features. Clarified system for generating dynamic input to nodes.

Additional changes and improvements

• Improvements to placing of pasted in nodes when copying nodes between documents.
• Added menu item and keyboard shortcut command-0 to fit preview zoom.
• New Animation timeline panel with system for animating node properties using keyframes and a new timeline view.
• New Value Time Function node allowing animated complex noise and repeating value functions.
• Improved Repeat Radial node with a new angle offset parameter and 2D diameter size to enable ellipsis repetitions.
• Improved parameter pairs allowing variable aspect locks and value change and dynamic connections to either parameter.
• Improved built in node reference, now with dynamic demo node and description text.
• Improved parameter tooltips and node warnings.
• Improved copying and duplicating nodes in and between documents.
• Improved Group Apply Function with new reduced index range setting to make it easier to set exact edge transformations based on element index.
• Improved Artboard node layer management with new duplicate layer feature.
• Added alignment options to the Artboard node, for super easy centering of designs.
• Improved drag and drop support for importing graphics files.
• You can now hold shift to snap values to increments while using the hover controls slider to change parameter values.
• Change Transform and Repeat Transform node scale size mode toggle is repaced by separate scale and resize parameters.
• The Animation Info node now provides access to animation parameters, but no longer controls them.
• Animated Value nodes have been removed, and instead any node parameter can now be directly animated via the Animation timeline.
• Element Shape node Circle changed to Ellipse with separate height and width, with optional aspect lock.
• Change Color and Apply Graphics now have a color mix parameter to make it easy to gradually apply a color.
• The dynamic index functionality has been renamed 'Node index' to be more consistent and easy to understand.
• The old generic 'Group index' has been replaced with named node indexes for all applicable Change and Group nodes.
• Improved per document display settings controlling selection outlines and artboard repetition display.
• Improved Value Round node, with settings for rounding direction and number of decimals.
• Updated and replaced old components for future macOS compatibility.
• Per document auto-refresh setting, so you can disable it only for very heavy documents.
• You can now change zoom in full screen preview mode using command +/-.
• App sandbox for increased security.
• Updated to Sparkle 2.0 version checking and updating for increased security.
• You can now change zoom in full screen preview mode using command +/-.