Changelog

VectArt Import & Preview Add-on

What's New in v1.0.4

This release brings several major improvements and new features for a smoother, more powerful vector workflow in Blender!

✨ New Features & Improvements

1. Layer Renaming in List

• You can now rename layers directly in the layer list by clicking on the layer name.
• No more clunky dialogs—just click and type!

2. Better Layer List UI

• Layer visibility toggles are now clearer.
• Quick access to layer extrude height right from the list.
• Improved icons and compact layout.

3. Global Settings: Short Labels & Help

• Global settings now use short, standard abbreviations:
  • BH = Base Height
  • LG = Layer Gap
  • BD = Bevel Depth
  • BR = Bevel Resolution
  • UC = Use Cyclic
• Click the question mark icon to show/hide a help panel explaining these abbreviations.

4. SVG Editor Link & Roundtrip

• Export curves as SVG, edit in your favorite external SVG editor (Inkscape, Illustrator, Affinity, or custom).
• Reimport the edited SVG and automatically reapply all previous settings (layer, bevel, extrude, etc).
• Seamless roundtrip for fast iteration!

5. Precise Empty Creation

• The "Create Empty Parent" tool now creates an empty that exactly matches the bounding box of your selection.
• For cubes and spheres, the empty's scale fits the bounds; for other types, display size matches the largest dimension.

6. General UI/UX Improvements

• More compact and organized panels.
• Improved tooltips and icons.
• Layer operations and grouping tools are easier to find and use.

📝 How to Use the New Features

• Rename a Layer: Click the layer name in the Layers panel and type a new name.
• Show Global Settings Help: Click the ? icon in the Global Settings box.
• Edit SVG Externally: Use the "Edit SVG" button, make changes in your editor, then click "Refresh & Reimport" in Blender.
• Create Precise Empty: Select curves/meshes, go to Layer Tools, and click "Create Empty Parent".

💡 Tips

• Enable "Live Update" to see changes applied instantly as you tweak settings.
• Use the improved selection and grouping tools for faster layer management.

Enjoy the new VectArt workflow!

Changelog

Version 1.0.3 (Current)

New Features

• Cross-Platform Support: Enhanced compatibility for Windows, Mac, and Linux users
• Improved Empty Parent: Option to match empty size to the bounding box of selected objects

Improvements

• Path Handling: Normalized paths for cross-platform compatibility
• Layer Management: Added duplicate layer button directly in the UI
• Performance: Optimized file operations for better performance on all platforms

Bug Fixes

• Fixed path handling issues on Mac and Linux

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