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Improvements & Changes

• UI Fix: Fixed a Blender UI conflict where toggling "Show Preview" could deselect "Show Save Dialog" due to hover state redraw.

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Improvements & Changes

• Auto-Save Alert: Displays a HUD warning if an auto-save hasn't triggered within a while.
• Settings Update: Moved Snapshot Compression from the N-Panel to Add-on Preferences.

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New Features

• Direct GLB Export: Added a new option to export selected objects from a specific history snapshot directly to .glb format. This background process enables rapid iteration testing in game engines without needing to restore the file first. (Note: This feature is opt-in via Add-on Preferences.)
• Post-Save Command: Execute background shell commands after creating a snapshot. Supports dynamic placeholders for seamless integration with asset management pipelines (e.g., dvc push, cloud syncing, or NAS backups). (Note: This feature is opt-in via Add-on Preferences.)

Improvements & Changes

• Batch Timelapse Robustness: Enhanced fallback mechanisms for file saving and compositor node handling to prevent render failures.
• Blender 5.x Compatibility: Adapted internal logic to support API changes in Blender 5.2 Alpha.

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Bug fix

• Auto Save Stability: Implemented a safety check to prevent potential crashes during interactive modes such as Weight Paint and Sculpt. Auto-save operations are now deferred while these modes are active and will automatically execute shortly after returning to a safe state (e.g., Object Mode).

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Improvements & Changes

• Fork "Detach from Library": Added a new option when using "Fork (Save as New)". This converts linked data (objects, materials) into local data and automatically clears asset metadata. This ensures the new file is fully independent and prevents duplicate entries from appearing in your Asset Browser.
• Timelapse Stability: Improved the termination logic for the Batch Timelapse process. This ensures that background render sessions close reliably after completion or cancellation, preventing lingering system processes.

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Improvements & Changes

• Object History "Show All": Added a new toggle to list every snapshot containing the selected object, including those where no metric changes were detected. This ensures access to internal deformations (e.g., sculpting) that do not alter vertex count or bounding boxes.
• General Improvements: Made minor UI adjustments and fixed error log issues.
• Object History Accuracy: Fixed an issue where shape changes were sometimes detected one version late due to data synchronization lag. Updates are now recognized immediately.

Note: Object History tracking applies to snapshots created in v1.4.0 and later. Snapshots created in older versions do not contain object-level metadata and will not appear in the object history list. Also, subtle mesh deformations that do not affect the bounding box or vertex count may not be automatically detected; please use the "Show All Versions" toggle to access these snapshots.

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New Features

• Object History: You can now track changes at the object level. Right-click any object to see a history of detected modifications (Vertex count, Bounding box, and Transform).
• Instant Ghost Preview: Click any entry in the Object History list to immediately overlay a wireframe ghost of that version for comparison.

Note: Object History tracking begins with your first save in v1.4.0. Snapshots created in older versions do not contain object-level metadata and will not appear in the object history list. Also, please note that subtle mesh deformations that do not affect the bounding box or vertex count may not be detected.

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Improvements & Changes

• Direct MP4 Export: Added a new option to automatically generate an MP4 video file during the batch timelapse process, eliminating the need to manually export from the VSE scene.
• Burn-in Version ID: When exporting to MP4, you can now overlay the version name (e.g., "v001") onto the video with customizable corner positioning.
• Timelapse Pacing: Adjusted the default duration of each snapshot in the timelapse to 6 frames (approx. 0.25s). This optimized pacing ensures that rapid changes and burned-in version IDs are clearly legible during playback.
• Retrieve Objects (formerly Rescue Assets): Completely re-architected the core logic, moving from unstable Blender API calls to a robust Python filesystem implementation. This major overhaul ensures solid stability and strictly prevents temporary files from cluttering your Asset Browser.

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Improvements & Changes

• Context-Aware Rendering Update: Now synchronizes Camera Lens (Focal Length, Shift) and Color Management (AgX/Filmic, Exposure) settings from the current scene to ensure visual consistency across all snapshots.
• Legacy Compatibility: Improved resilience when rendering snapshots created in older Blender versions, automatically adapting them to the current color space.
• Disk Space Alert: Added a proactive warning indicator below the "Save Version" button that appears when free disk space is critically low.
• Snapshot Compression: Introduced a new option to compress snapshot files. This allows you to trade a slightly longer save time for significantly reduced file sizes. (Default: Enabled)
• Thumbnail Generation Fix: Resolved an issue where thumbnails failed to capture if the scene's render output format was set to something other than PNG.
• Efficient Auto-Save: Auto-save files are now permanently deleted instead of being moved to the OS Trash/Recycle Bin, keeping your disk usage lean.
• Asset Hygiene: Refined the cleanup logic for temporary rescue files to strictly prevent "ghost" assets from appearing in the Blender Asset Browser.

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New Features

• Batch Rendering: You can now render multiple saved versions in one go! (Enable selection mode via the checkbox in the header)
  • Automatic Timelapse: Automatically creates a VSE scene with the rendered images, allowing you to instantly preview your progress as a timelapse video.
  • System Notification: Receive an OS-level notification (sound/banner) when the batch process is complete, so you can leave your desk while rendering.
  • Smart Validation: Checks for potential issues (e.g., missing cameras, invalid paths) before starting, preventing wasted render time.

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• Windows Optimization: History folders (prefixed with .) are now automatically marked as "Hidden" on Windows, matching the behavior on macOS/Linux and keeping your file browser clean.

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⚠️ Update is highly recommended for users on v1.2.4 or older: This version includes the critical fixes from v1.2.5 regarding list interaction errors.

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• Snapshot Protection: The standard save shortcut (Ctrl + S) is now blocked while in Review Mode, triggering a warning popup to prevent accidental overwriting. (Note: This protection applies to snapshots created in version 1.1 or later.)
• UI Updates: Renamed the "Read Only" label to Review Mode to better reflect the workflow state.
• Safe Deletion: Deleted versions are now moved to the OS Recycle Bin/Trash instead of being permanently removed, allowing for easy recovery.
• Performance Optimization: Improved the internal process of snapshot creation, resulting in faster save times and reduced overhead.
• Rescue Stability: Enhanced the reliability of the "Rescue Assets" feature, ensuring smoother object appending and better management of temporary files.
• macOS Native Keymap: Switched default shortcuts from Ctrl to Cmd on macOS for a more native experience (e.g., Cmd + S). Users can still customize these bindings in the Keymap settings.

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⚠️ Update is highly recommended for users on v1.2.4 or older: This version includes the critical fixes from v1.2.5 regarding list interaction errors.

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• Stability Improvements: Adjusted the file loading timing to ensure better stability during startup.
• Unlimited Versions: Removed the maximum version limit (previously 999). You can now create versions beyond v1000 without restriction.
• Optimized List Sorting: The version list is now sorted by newest first, with the autosave entry pinned to the bottom. This layout prioritizes quick access to the latest saved versions.
• List Selection Persistence: The currently selected version is now preserved when refreshing the list, preventing accidental deselection.

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⚠️ Important Update This version includes the critical fixes from v1.2.5 regarding list interaction errors. Please update immediately.

Improvements & Changes

• Version Cap Warning: Implemented a maximum limit of 999 versions. A warning is now displayed when attempting to save a version beyond this limit.
• Disk Management on Refresh: The Disk Management (auto-pruning) logic is now triggered when the version list is refreshed, ensuring the limit is enforced even without saving.

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🔥 Critical Bug Fix

• Fixed Incorrect Item Targeting on Scroll: Fixed a critical issue where buttons (Ghost, Lock, etc.) triggered the incorrect version when scrolling without moving the mouse. This ensures all operations now target the correct version.

Improvements & Changes

• Sequential Naming for Forks: Changed the "Fork (Save as New)" behavior to automatically assign sequential filenames (e.g., _001, _002) to prevent conflicts.
• Better Fake User Support: Added relative path handling for "Fake User" (shielded) materials/textures. Orphaned data blocks protected by a shield are now correctly remapped during Fork and Rescue operations.
• Enforced Append on Rescue: The "Rescue Assets" feature now strictly enforces 'Append' mode, ensuring assets are fully copied into the current scene rather than linked.
• Default Note Update: The auto-generated commit message now defaults to "No Active Object" when saving a version with no object selected.

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patch:

• UI improvements
• Show Preview toggle
• README improvements