What changed in Aseprite in 2019

50 updates · 4 main milestones · May 9, 2019 to Nov 19, 2019

  1. 14 events
    Include Empty Frames in JSON Databug fix

    Empty frames are included in JSON data when -ignore-empty is not specified.

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    Redesigned Export Sprite Sheet UIui ux

    The UI for exporting sprite sheets has been redesigned.

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    Fixed Various Bugs and Crashesbug fix

    Fixed multiple bugs and crashes identified in reports.

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    Reset Symmetry Lines Optionquality of life

    Added option to reset the symmetry lines to the center of the sprite.

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    Merge Duplicates Option Addedquality of life

    Added -merge-duplicates option to render just one frame for linked cels in sprite sheets.

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    Packed Sprite Sheet Type Addednew content

    Export Sprite Sheet now includes the Packed sprite sheet type and new options for splitting layers/tags.

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    Fixed Loading/Saving PNG Filesbug fix

    Fixed issues with loading/saving .png files containing special user data chunks.

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    Custom Brushes and Inks Addednew content

    Introduced custom brush with lock alpha mode, eraser, and shading options.

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    Output Rows/Columns for Each Layer/Tagquality of life

    -sheet-type rows/columns can now output one row/column for each layer/tag.

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    Save Grid Bounds in .aseprite Filesquality of life

    Grid bounds are now saved inside .aseprite files.

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    Link Preservation When Copying Celsquality of life

    Links are now preserved when copying cels between layers.

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    Fixed Progress Bar for Filtersbug fix

    Fixed the progress bar when applying filters.

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    Removed Duplicate Frames in Packed Sheetsbug fix

    Duplicate frames/images output removed when -sheet packed is used.

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    Fixed Crash Merging Hidden Layersbug fix

    Fixed crash that occurred when merging visible layers while all layers were hidden.

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  2. 5 events
    Added Paste Special optionsnew content

    New options to paste clipboard content into a new sprite or layer.

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    Fixed showing file name extension on native file selector (macOS)ui ux
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    Fixed Command+Z/X/C/V/A keyboard shortcuts on native file selector (macOS)ui ux
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    Fixed crashes using Reference Layer or Import Sprite Sheetbug fixMilestone

    Resolved issues causing crashes when using reference layers or importing sprite sheets.

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    Added New Layer Via Copy/Cut optionsnew content

    New options to convert the selection into a new layer.

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  3. 11 events
    Fixed File > Repeat Last Export commandbug fix
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    Fixed zoom level status bar updatebug fix

    Corrected the zoom level display in the status bar when switching between sprites.

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    Restored default brush center behaviorbug fix
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    Fixed brush cursor on paint bucket/gradient toolbug fix
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    Fixed crash with invalid grid bounds configurationbug fix
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    New keyboard shortcut to reopen last closed filenew content

    Added Ctrl+Shift+T (⇧⌘T) to reopen the last closed file.

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    Fixed eyedropper tool at zoom levels < 100%bug fix

    Resolved issues with the eyedropper tool when zoomed out.

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    Keep edited files between sessionsquality of life

    Edited files are now kept between sessions to avoid losing information, can be disabled in preferences.

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    Fixed regression in drawing pixel perfect straight linesbug fix
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    Fixed Blur tool color issue with alpha < 255bug fix

    Blur tool no longer darkens color when alpha is less than 255.

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    Fixed screen update issue on macOS after undobug fix

    Resolved issue with screen not updating immediately after an undo action on macOS.

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  4. 4 events
    Fixed bug with pixels outside the viewport on Shift+clickbug fix
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    Fixed random crashes on Windows during backup processbug fix
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    Fixed first pixel issue of contour toolbug fix
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    Fixed symmetry issues with even brush sizesbug fix
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  5. 16 events
    New Extrude and Trim by Grid options on Export Sprite Sheetnew content
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    Option to trim content outside the canvas on Canvas Size commandquality of life
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    Option to disable separation between palette entriesquality of life
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    Floyd-Steinberg dithering for RGBA to Indexed conversionnew content
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    Shift+O to paint the outline of the layer automaticallygameplay
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    Fixed rendering/persistence of non-normal blend modesbug fixMilestone
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    Support for ACT palette formatnew content
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    Support for 8-connected pixels on Paint Bucket toolnew content
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    File selector dialog improvementsquality of life
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    Fixed several other issuesbug fix
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    Ctrl+C in Console to copy messagesquality of life
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    Recent files/folders improvementsquality of life
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    Fixed crash with huge ellipsesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed issues with macOS native file dialogs and menu barbug fixMilestone
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    New Padding option on Import Sprite Sheetnew content
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    Added radial gradientnew content
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