Rick Brewster Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 This is the third 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 2, 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 ... Alpha3.exe Since version 3.0 Alpha 2, the following changes (and more) have been made: New effect: Outline New effect: Blurs->Unfocus New effect: Blurs->Median Improved: Sharpen effect uses a totally new algorithm, which looks better and performs faster Improved: Rendering performance of certain gradient types was slightly improved Improved: Most file types now use less memory when saving Improved: Gradient tool's transparency mode is more intuitive Improved: Gaussian Blur's maximum radius is now 200 (instead of 100) Improved: Some icons were improved / changed Changed: Gradient tool now uses opposite mouse button for moving both nubs instead of Ctrl. This is for constency with the selection tools. Changed: In Vista, the floating tool windows no longer have glass frames and heavy drop shadows Changed: Layers->Import from File no longer spams the user incessantly asking them to expand the canvas size Changed: Delete button was removed from Colors window Changed: Ctrl+F4 now closes a tab in addition to Ctrl+W Fixed: 18+ crash bugs reported by users Fixed: Rendering inconsistency with Move Selected Pixels when 'pixelated' quality was selected Fixed: When opening multiple images via Explorer, some of them might have been skipped over Fixed: Crash when pressing Esc while drawing or adjusting a gradient Fixed: Finishing a gradient w/ reversed colors would end up with non-reversed colors Fixed: Viewing a layer's properties was setting the image's dirty bit, which would cause errenous "Do you want to save?" questions Fixed: Right-click dragging on an empty canvas with the Move tool was moving instead of rotating Fixed: If the 'x' button was clicked on the dialog for importing vs. opening layers as a result of drag-and-drop, the operation was not cancelled Fixed: Application icon in Vista was not scaling up to 256x256, it was only going up to 48x48 Fixed: The crash log writer was crashing, causing double-crashes Fixed: History control hot tracking / highlighting glitch 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 November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 AWESOME STUFF! Hey, isn't the unfocus blur also called faux blur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Pickle Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Sweet jesus, this whole thing is FANTASTIC. Any love for us 120 DPI-ers? 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 November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 120 DPI bug fixing is coming. 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...
TinSoldier Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 New effect: OutlineNew effect: Blurs->Unfocus New effect: Blurs->Median I haven't tried everything yet, but I love these new effects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illnab1024 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 LOTS of matrices, eh? Makes me want the source too bad... Nice job, and can't wait till the final. Quote ~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Nope, lots of histograms ... these are effects that Tom did (including the redone Sharpen). They're all based off of a common base implementation with some kind of rolling histogram computation. 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 November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 120 DPI bug fixing is coming. Cool. Thanks, Rick. Apart from that color palette bug, I haven't seen anything odd happen at 120 DPI. The icons on the palettes have that "non-native" look about them, but otherwise... we're gravy. Paint.NET 3 is looking to be awesome, Rick. 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 November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 "Non-native" ? 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 November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Kinda blurry, as though they've been stretched to match my DPI settings. 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 November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Yeah that's not going to change. We don't haver any higher than 16x16 icons for most things. 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...
zisworg Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I think that the use of the same shortcut for 2 different functions is a very bad idea! :shock: The shortcut 'M' is used with “Move selected pixels†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 zisworg, It's that way so that you press it multiple times to switch between them. It's been this way for almost 2 years and it works very well for everybody. 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...
FiNGOLFiN Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 nice, paint.net seems to get even better bit late to say this aswell; but pnet 3 looks a lot more professional, not saying 1 & 2 werent, but 3 just looks that bit better Quote Registered Gnu/Linux user 426057 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisworg Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 zisworg, It's that way so that you press it multiple times to switch between them. It's been this way for almost 2 years and it works very well for everybody. Afflicted: I didn't know this multiple use. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hey you learn something new everyday. 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 November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 bit late to say this aswell; but pnet 3 looks a lot more professional, not saying 1 & 2 werent, but 3 just looks that bit better The number of buttons in an application is directly proportional to it's professional look rating. Quote Photobucket - Blog Newest Film: Beowulf (Feel free to PM me comments, criticisms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisworg Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Is a way of increasing the size of the grid boxes? (with big size images, the grid is unusable) Thanks :wink: PS: thank you very much for this formidable software!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoltBait Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Is a way of increasing the size of the grid boxes?(with big size images, the grid is unusable) Thanks :wink: PS: thank you very much for this formidable software!! Perhaps you could create your own grid on its own layer, then delete it when you are done. Grid Maker: http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=2302 Quote Download: BoltBait's Plugin Pack | CodeLab | and a Free Computer Dominos Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisworg Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Yes BoltBalt it's a good idea ( :oops: ). But if PdN handles it "alone" (without a layer) : it's great Rick > just a small option ? (or, for advanced users : a parameter in a .INI file, a REG key) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picc84 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Zisworg, maby in the future, maby for final release, Paint.NET will have a embedded Grid creator with the power of the one boltbait gave you, but currently, thats all we have.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGwyn Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Hi there, :?: really nice work... is there a link for the source code of the new version? :!: (maybe I have somthing on my eyes - but I don't found a link for that!) Best Regard Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Nope, cause this version is not finalized. Quote No. Way. I've just seen Bob. And... *poof!*—just like that—he disappears into the mist again. ~Helio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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