Beam Studio v1.4.0

2020-08-05

Fixed:

1. Fixed unnecessary save file dialog when saving existing file.
2. Fixed wrong SVG version warning when importing AI / PDF files.
3. Fixed camera calibration retry button failed to resend cutting task.
4. Fixed that Beam Studio stuck at loading screen when starting.
5. Fixed that menu would not close when click on submenu item in Windows.
   
6. Fixed bitmap color was not same as layer setting.
7. Fixed camera preview image bugs after change work area size.
   
8. Fixed imported WEBP bitmap images were not able to edit.
   
9. Fixed imported SVG files would not trigger speed alert for vector.
10. Fixed bug when importing SVG after clearing scene.

Added:

1. Added current version in update notification text content.
   
2. Added Germany.
   
3. Added “Preference” > “Editor” > “Continuous”: Drawing selected shapes until changing mode.
   
4. Added start tutorial and new interface introduction.
   
5. Added task relocated feature. Beambox Firmware 3.2.4+ needed.
   
6. Added “Preference” > “Editor” > “Default Font”: Set default font for texts.
   
7. Added “Skip” and “Cancel” button in network setting page.
   
8. Added previewing boundary when hybrid-laser add-on enabled, avoiding collision.
   
9. Added TCP discovering method.
   
10. Added left tool panel shortcuts.
    
11. Added “Export” in laser preset dropdown.
    
12. Added DPI values for resolution in document setting.
    
13. Added Error codes.
    
14. Added progress bar when disassembling SVG.
    
15. Added hint when creating polygons.
    
16. Added repair and z step setting in laser parameter management panel.

Changed:

1. Changed UI.
   
2. Changed color and opacity for rotary line.
   
3. Changed presets, replacing monochronical / shading engraving preset when engraving preset.
   
4. Changed scrolling zooming behavior.
   
5. Changed multi-selecting displaying.
   
6. Changed DXF parsing method, optimizing loading speed of DXF files.
   
7. Changed default image shading to “on”.
   
8. Removed horizontal stripe calibration in “Preference”. Horizontal stripes can be fixed by changing driver IC.
   
9. Changed threshold slightly for shading images.
   
10. Changed SVG loading process, optimizing loading time for path with numerous nodes.
    
11. Changed certain add-ons, which work area model does not support, to disabled. 
    
12. Changed menubar layout, move “About Beam Studio” and “Switch Version” to “Help” menu for Windows system.
    
13. When exporting or previewing with no machine available, pop up alert directly.
    
14. Changed polygon increase / decrease side behaviors.
    
15. Changed “Preference” group names:
    Engraving => Rastering (Scanning),
    Path => Vector (Outlines),
    Text to Path Group => Text
    
16. Changed “Preference” setting names:
    Notification => Desktop Notification,
    Fast Engraving => Speed Optimization
    Constrain Export Speed => Speed Limit (20mm/s)