ENHANCED ASSET LIBRARY WITH NEW COLLECTION OF ASSETS

The enhanced Asset Library now features a dedicated "Libraries Section” offering organized and tailored made assets available to use in the STUDIO platform. This update includes a comprehensive redesign with updated assets and functionalities that streamline the way you access and use design elements.

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New Features:

• New 'Libraries Section': A pivotal addition that offers two main categories:

• Company Library: Customized for your specific company, containing bespoke assets and designs relevant to your brand.
• CRAFTSMAN+ Library: A robust collection of custom-designed assets, crafted exclusively for the STUDIO Library, is now made available to all users. This collection features a wide range of versatile design elements, tailored to enhance your creative projects.

• New Asset Collection: Discover a refreshed array of buttons and custom pointers, all adhering to contemporary design trends.

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UX IMPROVEMENTS

• Full Visual Revamp: Enjoy a streamlined, aesthetically pleasing interface for easier asset browsing and selection, featuring distinct sections for folders, enhanced spacing, and clear separation of assets and folders for simplicity.
• Multi-Select Functionality: Select multiple assets simultaneously for efficient organization and efficiency, directly from the asset folder.
• Seamless Integration: Drag and drop assets into your projects smoothly with the updated interface.

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How to Use the Enhanced Asset Library:

• Access the Libraries Section: Find this new section within the asset library along the right-navigation to explore its two main categories.
• Browse and Choose: Navigate between the ‘Company Library’ and the ‘Craftsman+ Library’, and choose the perfect asset for your project.
• Utilize Bulk Options: Employ the bulk move features to manage your assets effectively.

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This significant update, especially the introduction of the new Libraries Section, is a testament to our commitment to making Craftsman+ STUDIO a more versatile, user-friendly, and comprehensive design platform. We are eager to see how these new features empower your creativity and efficiency.

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BUG FIXES

We're pleased to announce that the following issues have been resolved in our latest update:

Resolved Favorites Error: The issue in List and Grid views where renaming a favorited ad caused an error has been successfully fixed.

• Asset Library Stability Improved: The problem of the platform crashing due to repeatedly opening and closing the asset library has been addressed and resolved.
• Sequence Layer Mismatch Fix: Adding mismatched layers in sequences no longer breaks the asset library or causes the page to become unresponsive.
• Invalid Format Replacement Handled: The Asset Library has been updated to prevent replacing an asset with a file of an invalid format in any layer.
• Editor Folder Saving Issue Corrected: Edited assets in the Editor are now correctly saved in the selected folder, resolving the previous saving issue.
• Duplicate Ad Function Corrected: The bug causing the 'Share' function to trigger instead of 'Rename' when duplicating an ad has been fixed.
• Template Duplication Accuracy: The issue with duplicating an ad always resulting in a CRAFTSMAN+ Template duplication has been resolved, ensuring accurate ad duplication.

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GUIDE:

The enhanced Asset Library now features a dedicated "Libraries Section," and a new robust collection of custom-designed assets, crafted exclusively for the STUDIO Library. This update includes a comprehensive redesign with updated assets and functionalities that streamline the way you access and use design elements such as a New Libraries Section. 

Expanded Event Animation Library & Auto-update feature

We're excited to bring you the latest enhancement to PLAY’s Event Animation Library. This update not only broadens the range of interactive animations available to you but also introduces an auto-update feature, ensuring that new animations added to one game on the platform become immediately available for use in any other game. Previously limited to 'Pulse' and 'Shake', our Event Animation Library now includes a variety of new animations, giving you more creative freedom in customizing game experiences.

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New animations include:

• Blink: A quick attention-grabbing flash.
• Bounce: A lively, playful movement.
• Bubble: A subtle, floating effect.
• Pulse: The classic attention-getter.
• Rotate: A dynamic spinning motion.
• Slide: A smooth directional emphasis.
• Shake: A vigorous, exciting movement.
• Squish: A new, playful compression and stretching effect to add a fun twist to your animations.

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These animations can be applied to various events within games, like the 'Right or Wrong' animations in the "Memory" game, allowing you to choose any of these animations to visually engage players.

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Using the Expanded Event Animation Library:

• Select an Event: In the game editor, choose an event that you want to animate (e.g., Right or Wrong answer in "Memory").
• Choose an Animation: Browse through the expanded animation library and preview the effects.
• Customize and Apply: Select the desired animation and apply it to the event. Customize further if needed, adjusting parameters like speed, intensity, and duration.
• Test and Iterate: Preview the animation within the game context and make adjustments as necessary for the optimal player experience.

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Auto-Update Functionality:

Whenever a new animation is added to any game within the platform, it automatically updates the Event Animation Library. This means that all new animations become instantly available for use across different games on the platform, providing a seamless and dynamic creative experience.

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BUG FIXES

• In this update, we've addressed a critical bug that was affecting users on Mac 14.1 Chrome. The issue, which involved difficulties with selecting a layer and then adjusting its position using arrow hotkeys, has now been resolved.
• We have identified and addressed a bug affecting the layer grouping and movement within PLAY. This issue was impacting the visibility and stability of layers when rearranged in the Layers panel.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue causing the Play Editor to crash when opening the Timeline on older projects.
• Fixed an issue preventing assets from saving their positions when moved using the arrow hotkeys.
• Videos and Sequences should no longer reposition themselves on the Timeline after switching between scenes.

CUSTOM SCENE DURATION

• Scenes now have their own properties panel.
• Customize Scene Duration, Playback, and On Finish events in the new properties panel.
• Video and Sequence Playback and On Finish properties have been migrated to the new system and are now solely controlled by the Scene.
• Link layers to the scene duration so that the scene duration aligns with the assets duration. Video assets automatically link when added to a scene.
• New section in the Timeline visualizes the total duration of the Scene.
• Scenes and Assets now have a maximum duration of 60 seconds and minimum duration of 0.1 seconds.

UX IMPROVEMENTS

• You can now zoom in and out of the timeline. Changing the duration of the Scene triggers the timeline to auto zoom.
• New Timeline section in the properties panel of all assets enables you to directly input the start and end times of an asset on the timeline.
• The timeline has new notches which help visualize the positioning of timestamps.
• New warning messages have been added across the platform to highlight invalid inputs.
• Dropdowns are now disabled if no options are available.

EXPORT - FEATURE REVAMP

• The Playable Ad Engine has been rebuilt from the ground up, elevating the Export and Share Link systems.
• The revamp enables more advanced and future features to be added to Play.
• Increased runtime performance for playables.
• Accelerated playable loading times.
• Compressed overall file size for the Ad Engine.

BUG FIXES

• You can now generate Export and Share links when using Auto-Optimization on large Sequences.
• All layers are now visible when updating their position in the Layers Panel, until reloading the Scene or Page.
• A Quiz Template is now fully editable.

PATHVIEW - FEATURE REVAMP

• Pathview loading time is now significantly faster.
• The Pathview has gotten an IQ boost and will generate routes more efficiently.
• The Pathview will now smoothly follow along as you interact with the Preview and progress through Scenes.
• You can now inspect Pathview routes, which displays a summary of all scenes using the same route.
• Pathview routes are selectable, which highlights the route between the starting and ending scene.

UX IMPROVEMENTS

• File Size will now reset when entering a new playable project
• Zooming via mouse wheel will now zoom to the position of the cursor instead of the center of the canvas.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue causing Sequence layers to have two Auto Play toggles.
• Fixed an issue causing newly added assets to replace the selected layer instead of creating a new layer.
• Fixed an issue causing newly added Scenes to replace a selected Scene.
• Fixed an issue causing the selected Scene to be deleted after using Undo.
• Fixed an issue preventing layers from being deselect-able after zooming in or out.
• Fixed an issue causing text to disappear after confirming the input.
• Fixed an issue preventing certain custom fonts from loading in the editor or export.
• Fixed certain Playable Templates which failed to export custom assets.
• Fixed certain Playable Templates which were missing assets from the Asset List.
• Release includes other minor bug fixes.

IMAGE EDITING AND OPTIMIZATION

• Image assets can now be edited and optimized directly from the Asset Library or Play
• Navigate to the Asset Library and select the new ‘Edit’ option within an asset’s menu to begin editing and optimization. Or, find the new ‘Edit’ button at the top of the image properties panel in Play.
• Resize images to smaller dimensions.
• Crop images to remove unwanted content or to change aspect ratios.
• Optimize images by selecting the output format and customizing quality.
• Preview the before-and-after of your images to compare the edited version and the original, and see exactly how much file size you have saved.
• Save edited assets within the Asset Library at the location of your choosing. Assets edited from within Play are automatically swapped to the new version.

IMAGE AUTO-OPTIMIZATION

• Image assets added to Play are now automatically optimized. Images are converted to the WebP format and have lossless compression applied which reduces file size by 25% - 80% while preserving the original image quality.
• Auto-optimization can be disabled when selecting an image to add to Play. (Enabled by default).

UX IMPROVEMENTS

• Added the ability to duplicate Ads which have been favorited
• Assets uploaded to the Asset Library will now automatically be sorted alphanumerically
• Visually updated the scroll bar for the Asset Library.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue causing Ads to sort-by-date incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue when opening project URLs causing the Asset Library to appear empty
• Fixed a visual issue when renaming an Ad while in list view
• Fixed an issue causing the ‘Add’ button hotkey to become disabled when adding assets to the Play Editor.
• The Asset Library will no longer line-break and prevent folders from being opened.
• Fixed an issue causing ‘Move’ instead of ‘Rename’ to be triggered when duplicating an Ad in Studio.
• Release includes other minor bug fixes.

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ENHANCED ASSET LIBRARY WITH NEW COLLECTION OF ASSETS

The enhanced Asset Library now features a dedicated "Libraries Section” offering organized and tailored made assets available to use in the STUDIO platform. This update includes a comprehensive redesign with updated assets and functionalities that streamline the way you access and use design elements.

‍

New Features:

• New 'Libraries Section': A pivotal addition that offers two main categories:

• Company Library: Customized for your specific company, containing bespoke assets and designs relevant to your brand.
• CRAFTSMAN+ Library: A robust collection of custom-designed assets, crafted exclusively for the STUDIO Library, is now made available to all users. This collection features a wide range of versatile design elements, tailored to enhance your creative projects.

• New Asset Collection: Discover a refreshed array of buttons and custom pointers, all adhering to contemporary design trends.

‍

UX IMPROVEMENTS

• Full Visual Revamp: Enjoy a streamlined, aesthetically pleasing interface for easier asset browsing and selection, featuring distinct sections for folders, enhanced spacing, and clear separation of assets and folders for simplicity.
• Multi-Select Functionality: Select multiple assets simultaneously for efficient organization and efficiency, directly from the asset folder.
• Seamless Integration: Drag and drop assets into your projects smoothly with the updated interface.

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How to Use the Enhanced Asset Library:

• Access the Libraries Section: Find this new section within the asset library along the right-navigation to explore its two main categories.
• Browse and Choose: Navigate between the ‘Company Library’ and the ‘Craftsman+ Library’, and choose the perfect asset for your project.
• Utilize Bulk Options: Employ the bulk move features to manage your assets effectively.

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This significant update, especially the introduction of the new Libraries Section, is a testament to our commitment to making Craftsman+ STUDIO a more versatile, user-friendly, and comprehensive design platform. We are eager to see how these new features empower your creativity and efficiency.

‍

BUG FIXES

We're pleased to announce that the following issues have been resolved in our latest update:

Resolved Favorites Error: The issue in List and Grid views where renaming a favorited ad caused an error has been successfully fixed.

• Asset Library Stability Improved: The problem of the platform crashing due to repeatedly opening and closing the asset library has been addressed and resolved.
• Sequence Layer Mismatch Fix: Adding mismatched layers in sequences no longer breaks the asset library or causes the page to become unresponsive.
• Invalid Format Replacement Handled: The Asset Library has been updated to prevent replacing an asset with a file of an invalid format in any layer.
• Editor Folder Saving Issue Corrected: Edited assets in the Editor are now correctly saved in the selected folder, resolving the previous saving issue.
• Duplicate Ad Function Corrected: The bug causing the 'Share' function to trigger instead of 'Rename' when duplicating an ad has been fixed.
• Template Duplication Accuracy: The issue with duplicating an ad always resulting in a CRAFTSMAN+ Template duplication has been resolved, ensuring accurate ad duplication.

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GUIDE:

The enhanced Asset Library now features a dedicated "Libraries Section," and a new robust collection of custom-designed assets, crafted exclusively for the STUDIO Library. This update includes a comprehensive redesign with updated assets and functionalities that streamline the way you access and use design elements such as a New Libraries Section. 

IMAGE EDITING AND OPTIMIZATION

• Image assets can now be edited and optimized directly from the Asset Library or Play
• Navigate to the Asset Library and select the new ‘Edit’ option within an asset’s menu to begin editing and optimization. Or, find the new ‘Edit’ button at the top of the image properties panel in Play.
• Resize images to smaller dimensions.
• Crop images to remove unwanted content or to change aspect ratios.
• Optimize images by selecting the output format and customizing quality.
• Preview the before-and-after of your images to compare the edited version and the original, and see exactly how much file size you have saved.
• Save edited assets within the Asset Library at the location of your choosing. Assets edited from within Play are automatically swapped to the new version.

IMAGE AUTO-OPTIMIZATION

• Image assets added to Play are now automatically optimized. Images are converted to the WebP format and have lossless compression applied which reduces file size by 25% - 80% while preserving the original image quality.
• Auto-optimization can be disabled when selecting an image to add to Play. (Enabled by default).

UX IMPROVEMENTS

• Added the ability to duplicate Ads which have been favorited
• Assets uploaded to the Asset Library will now automatically be sorted alphanumerically
• Visually updated the scroll bar for the Asset Library.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue causing Ads to sort-by-date incorrectly.
• Fixed an issue when opening project URLs causing the Asset Library to appear empty
• Fixed a visual issue when renaming an Ad while in list view
• Fixed an issue causing the ‘Add’ button hotkey to become disabled when adding assets to the Play Editor.
• The Asset Library will no longer line-break and prevent folders from being opened.
• Fixed an issue causing ‘Move’ instead of ‘Rename’ to be triggered when duplicating an Ad in Studio.
• Release includes other minor bug fixes.

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