Rick Brewster Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 This is the second public test release for v3.0. To install this from v2.72, make sure that you enable File -> Updates -> Also check for pre-release (beta) versions. The preferred way to get this is by using the built-in updater. From within Paint.NET 3.0 Alpha 1, got to the Help menu and then click "Check for Updates". Or if that doesn't work, download it straight from here: http://www.getpaint.net/files/PaintDotN ... Alpha2.exe Since version 3.0 Alpha 1, the following changes (and more) have been made: * New: Gradient Tool supports linear, radial, diamond, and conical gradient modes.* New: Merge Layer Down command in Layers menu and Layers window* Changed: A version of the Unsaved Changes dialog is now also shown when closing just 1 unsaved image, instead of the old fashioned Yes/No/Cancel MessageBox* Changed: Alpha Blending and Anti-aliasing buttons are now split-buttons, with different icon and some descriptive text* Changed: Shortcut key to open the MDI overflow list is now Ctrl+Q, instead of Ctrl+Space* If an important installation file is missing, Paint.NET will try to repair the installation instead of crashing* 256x256 icon format is now compressed, dropping EXE size by 150K* Fixed: a bunch of crashes that users were reporting* Fixed: "Load from toolbar" in Choose Defaults dialog did not pick up the active tool Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illnab1024 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Yes! It is out. Downloading now... EDIT: After the DL: Sorry about the drool. But this just allows a whole new level of flexibility that not many programs offer to gradients. It is just fun to go in there and make 10 gradients to see how it turns out, and the nubs make everything living and breathing. Nice job, Rick. You didn't disappoint me. (Have you ever? ) Quote ~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Cool, glad you like it. I'm going to go watch TV. P.S. The new Gradient Tool loves dual core CPU's ... it's multithreaded, and very noticably faster on an X2 or Core 2 Duo. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickman Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Downloading right NOW! EDIT: If we want to put 2 gradients in the same layer, it overwrites automatically the other. Bug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 You drew two gradients with opaque colors. Sounds normal to me. Try some colors with an alpha that is less than 255. That said, I'm also thinking of ways to make the "Alpha Channel Only" mode more intuitive. Right now it seems cumbersome to me. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aatwo Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 P.S. The new Gradient Tool loves dual core CPU's ... it's multithreaded, and very noticably faster on an X2 or Core 2 Duo. Boy are you right about that. Quote Deviant Art Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Installed it, and tried it out. I had to use ten minutes to get used to the new buttons; and everything went smooth after that. Everybody has praised the new gradient tool already. So let me say thank you for “Merge Layer Down.†Quote My DA: http://leif-j.deviantart.com/ -------------- Some people seek justice so persistent, that they will do great injustice themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzKill Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Awesome update Rick! The gradient tool is nice and the Merge Layer Down option is even nicer. I would still like to be able to click & drag layers in the child window. Any plans to implement this? Quote - DO NOT contact me asking for the .pdn of my avatar or the PDN logo. Thank you. Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 Not for 3.0, no. I'm planning on gutting the Layers window in a post-3.0 release, and all sorts of things will come with that. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Pickle Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Rick, this is awesome! Holy cats! Dell should BUNDLE this on their PCs! EDIT: I just installed it, and I quickly tried one of the new tools and uh... Adobe is pissing their pants. That Gradient friggin' rules. I uh... I don't know what to say, other than that you rule. EDIT 2: OMGOMGOMG. Merge down rules. Rick, I'm like a kid in a candy store. Muwahaahahahaa! All of my friends who keep saying "Photoshop is better" better start counting the days, PDN does a LOT of stuff better! >: D EDIT 3: And the new save dialog. Genius. GENIUS. HOLY bloody potato. MY POST REACHED VERSION 3. Quote Photobucket - Blog Newest Film: Beowulf (Feel free to PM me comments, criticisms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 What new save dialog? Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Pickle Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 What new save dialog? I guess I never really tested it alongside the multi-document interface. I'm glad I'm off today, it's 3:00 AM. Quote Photobucket - Blog Newest Film: Beowulf (Feel free to PM me comments, criticisms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 Ohh I think you mean the "Unsaved Changes" dialog, as in "don't forget to save." Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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