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What changed in Aseprite in 2018

119 updates · 2 main milestones · Mar 16, 2018 to Dec 11, 2018

  1. 4 events
    Added TGA 2.0 footer for compatibility with other programsnew content
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    New icon for .aseprite-extension file typenew content
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    Added --script-param argument in the scripting APInew content

    Allows specifying parameters for scripts from the CLI

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    Fixed regression with the Pixel-Perfect modebug fix
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  2. 8 events
    Improved performance on macOS, especially on Retina displays and wide color profilesperformance
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    Fixed issues with color profiles and multiple monitors on Windows and macOSbug fix
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    CLI now supports --ignore-empty and --save-as togetherquality of life
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    New option to specify custom checked background grid sizenew content
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    Fixed bug duplicating mouse wheel events on Linuxbug fix
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    Fixed several bugsbug fix
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    Fixed several bugs with the script API and added new functionsbug fix
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    Fixed performance regression on Windowsperformance
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  3. 23 events
    Shift Modifier for Canvas Size Adjustmentquality of life

    Added Shift modifier on Sprite > Canvas to change size on both sides.

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    New Layer Below Shortcutquality of life

    Added a shortcut (Shift+Space+N) to create a new layer below.

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    New Intersect Selection Modenew content

    Added new intersect selection mode to selection tools (Ctrl+Shift).

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    New Color Management Systemnew content

    Introduced a new color management system.

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    Fixed Critical Bugs and Crashesbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a couple of critical bugs and crashes.

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    New Backend for Performance Improvement on Linuxperformance

    Introduced a new backend to fix several issues mainly focused on performance improvement.

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    Select Layer & Move Optionnew content

    Added new right-click option: Select Layer & Move.

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    Hide Undo/Redo Tooltip Optionquality of life

    Added an option to hide the tooltip that appears when Undo/Redo actions.

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    New Scripting Functions for Dialogsnew content

    Added new scripting functions to show dialogs or mini toolbars running in the background.

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    Timeline Scrolls with Frame/Cel Dragginggameplay

    Timeline now scrolls when dragging frames or cels.

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    Support for {tagframe} in JSON Exportnew content

    Added support for {tagframe} in --filename-format when exporting JSON data with --data.

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    Fixed Single Click Selection Issuesbug fix

    Fixed issues with single click on selection in Add & Subtract modes.

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    Fixed Color Palette Scroll Issuesbug fix

    Fixed color palette scroll when dragging and dropping colors.

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    Native Cursor Support on Linux/X11performance

    Added support for native cursors.

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    Basic Support for Saving/Exporting Sprites to .svgnew content

    Added basic support to save/export sprites to .svg files.

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    Selection Modes for Color Range Commandnew content

    Added selection modes to Select > Color Range command.

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    Support for More Than 32767 Layersnew content

    Added support for a lot of layers exceeding 32767.

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    New File > Scripts Menu for .lua Scriptsnew content

    Added a new menu to create .lua scripts with API documentation.

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    Flatten Visible or Selected Layersgameplay

    Added the possibility to flatten visible or selected layers.

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    New Palettes Addednew content

    Added new palettes: BubbleGum16, Zughy-32, and AAP-RadiantXV.

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    Fixed Rendering Issues with Window Movementbug fix

    Fixed rendering issues when moving windows inside the program.

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    Jump to First/Last Frame Commandsnew content

    Added new commands to jump to the first/last frame of active tags.

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    Fixed Font Loading on macOSbug fix

    Fixed loading fonts from user home ~/Library/Fonts directory.

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  4. 18 events
    New keyboard shortcuts for fill and strokegameplay

    F key to fill selection and S key to create a stroke; Ctrl+F for old 'Advanced Mode'.

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    Timeline retains selected layers/frames after undo/redoquality of life
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    Alt+click to hide all layersquality of life
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    Shift+Enter to play/stop animation in Preview windowgameplay
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    New selection method in Timelineui ux

    New way to select timeline frames/layers + color bar entries Shift+click.

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    Default mouse wheel behavior changesnew content

    Ctrl+mouse wheel changes brush size; Ctrl+Shift+mouse wheel changes current animation frame.

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    New UI for moving frames in Timelineui ux

    New UI to move frames inside or outside tags.

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    Fixed several bugsbug fix
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    Updated ARNE32 palettenew content
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    Clipboard support for Linux/X11system

    Now we can copy/paste text and images to/from other software like GIMP, Krita, etc.

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    Create intermediate directories in CLI with --save-assystem
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    Show selection edges when hiddenui ux

    Show selection edges again when it’s hidden and we use Ctrl+A or Cmd+A.

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    Show duration of selected framesui ux
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    New canvas rendering method for zoom < 100%performance
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    Math expression support in number textboxesquality of life

    Add possibility to write math expression in number textboxes.

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    Windows Surface/tablet-like devices supportperformance

    Draw with one finger, pan/scroll with two fingers.

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    Fixed issue with Move tool and active selectionbug fix

    Fixed issue using moving layer content and the active selection with Move tool.

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    Mouse wheel customization for sprite editorquality of life
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  5. 22 events
    Improved general performance in animation playbackperformance
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    Improved general performance in animation playbackperformance
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    Added current color indicator in color editornew content
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    Fixed loading of tool names/tooltips with selected translationbug fix
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    Fixed recent folder items using native file dialog on Windowsbug fix
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    Fixed loading of tool names/tooltips with different translationsbug fix
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    Fixed order of cels when copied between filesbug fix
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    Fixed recent folder items using the native file dialog on Windowsbug fix
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    The button to apply effects to the whole sprite is backnew content
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    Added support to load/save animated .webp filesnew contentMilestone
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    Fixed bug pasting screenshots on Windows Vistabug fix
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    The button to apply effects to the whole sprite is backui ux
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    Fixed bug pasting screenshots on Windows Vistabug fix
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    Fixed order of cels when copied between filesbug fix
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    Fixed bug with RGBA target buttonsbug fix
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    Fixed installing extensions from .zip files with Unicode user name on Windowsbug fix
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    Fixed bug with RGBA target buttonsbug fix
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    Added current color indicator in color editorui ux
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    Improved general performance drawing color selector/color wheelperformance
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    Fixed installing extensions from .zip files with Unicode user names on Windowsbug fix
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    Added support to load/save animated .webp filesnew content
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    Improved general performance drawing color selector/color wheelperformance
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  6. 44 events
    Fixed bug saving files with empty tag namesbug fix
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    Filters applied to selected range of cels in timelinegameplay

    Filters like Convolution Matrix, Adjust Hue/Saturation, Replace Color, etc.

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    Possible Fixes for Windows 10 Problemsbug fix

    Possible fixes for Windows 10 problems: Saving files when turning off the computer, Mouse doesn’t respond correctly

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    Fixed Bug Using Unicode Chars in Translations Filesbug fix
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    Fixed Minor Bugsbug fix
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    Possible fixes for Windows 10 problemsbug fix

    Saving files when turning off the computer and mouse response issues

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    Fixed Bug Copying/Pasting RGBA Images on Windowsbug fix

    Fixed bug copying/pasting RGBA images from Aseprite to other apps like Chrome, Discord, etc. on Windows when the image contains semi-transparent pixels

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    Fixed Bug Saving Files with Empty Tag Namesbug fix

    Fixed bug saving files with tags with an empty name

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    Prevent layer selection when clicking play buttongameplay
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    Fixed detection of .ase files as .bmpbug fix
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    New Export Dialog with Animation Directionnew content

    Added new File > Export dialog with an Animation Direction option to export Forward/Reverse/Ping-Pong animations automatically

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    Fixed bug using Unicode chars in translation filesbug fix
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    Fixed Adjust Hue/Saturation formulabug fix
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    HSV Colorspace Added to Adjust Hue/Saturationnew content

    Added HSV colorspace to Adjust Hue/Saturation

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    Filters Applied to Selected Range of Celsgameplay

    Now filters like Convolution Matrix, Adjust Hue/Saturation, Replace Color, etc. are applied to the selected range of cels in the timeline

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    Fixed Bug with Ellipse Dimensionsbug fix

    Fixed bug with certain dimensions of ellipses

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    Options to Suppress Warning Dialogsquality of life

    Added options to suppress warning dialogs

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    Fixed Bug Editing Hex Field on Palette Edit Modebug fix

    Fixed bug editing hex field on Palette Edit mode (F4 key)

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    Rotate Ellipses and Rectanglesnew content

    Added possibility to rotate ellipses and rectangles with Alt key

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    Fixed minor bugsbug fix
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    Default Button in Message Boxesui ux

    Now all message boxes/alert dialogs have the first button as the default one (Enter to confirm, Esc to cancel)

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    Prevent Layer Selection When Clicking Play Buttongameplay

    Don’t select other layer when clicking over play button

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    Fixed bug editing hex field in Palette Edit modebug fix

    Issue with F4 key

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    HSV colorspace added to Adjust Hue/Saturationnew content
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    Options to suppress warning dialogs addedquality of life
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    .aseprite is the new default file extensionnew content

    New option to change the default file extension

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    Fixed incorrect preview using linked celsbug fix
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    Fixed bug with certain dimensions of ellipsesbug fix
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    Change number of recent files/folders in Preferencesquality of life

    Clear the list in Edit > Preferences > Files

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    Fixed Detection of .ase Files as .bmpbug fix

    Fixed bug where a .ase might be detected as a .bmp file

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    Default button behavior for message boxes/alert dialogsui ux

    First button is default (Enter to confirm, Esc to cancel)

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    New File > Export dialog with Animation Direction optionnew content

    Export Forward/Reverse/Ping-Pong animations automatically

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    Select Layer or Cel Content with Ctrl+Clicknew content

    Added Ctrl+Click (or ⌘+Click) to select the layer (or cel) content in the canvas

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    Fixed Incorrect Preview Using Linked Celsbug fix
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    Normal Map color wheel addednew content
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    Preview Button Functionality on Filters Dialogsgameplay

    Now unchecking the Preview button on filters dialogs will show the original image

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    Unchecking Preview button shows original imagegameplay

    In filters dialogs

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    Change Number of Recent Files/Foldersquality of life

    Added options to change the number of recent files/folders and clear the list in Edit > Preferences > Files

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    Normal Map Color Wheelnew content

    Added Normal Map color wheel

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    Fixed bug copying/pasting RGBA images on Windowsbug fix

    Issue with semi-transparent pixels

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    Default File Extension Changed to .asepritenew content

    .aseprite is the new default extension for new files, and there is a new option to change it

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    Rotate ellipses and rectangles with Alt keynew content
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    Ctrl+Click to select layer or cel contentnew content

    Select the layer (or cel) content in the canvas

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    Fixed Adjust Hue/Saturation Formulabug fix

    Fixed the Adjust Hue/Saturation formula

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