Version 1.5 is full of new features! The biggest of all being iProp, a brand new module that allows you to create amazing quality Props for ImmunityCS. I'll talk more about iProp in my next blog (hopefully tomorrow) in detail but today I'll talk about the various interface updates and framework enhancements.
Interface Refresh and "Themes"
ImmunityCS has had a major facelift. Every button has been updated with new graphics and we have implemented a precise and universal design style across all ImmunityCS modules as well as a new "Themes" feature.
Themes are presets for custom backgrounds and a unique soundset for interface elements such as clicking on buttons, scrolling through lists, dragging windows, etc. You can also turn the audio off completely for people who prefer not to have interface sounds (and of course, you can override any theme with your own background picture!).
Another cool feature is that windows create a shadow over the background which really gives the interface some nice depth to work with. This can be turned off if preferred.
The New Project Viewer
Other than the updated interface, The first obvious update is that Project Viewer is now upgraded to show your exported iProp files.
A new welcome update is that the Quick Export button now works on ALL tabs including iProp and iCast. This is now the new centralized method of exporting your content rather than doing it individually from the various modules.
Yet another update is a feature called "Content Notes". Whenever you export some content, be it a character, a music file, a prop or a scene, you can apply a note for each piece of content. This is helpful for planning your project - for example, you could have 2 versions of the same character, one that is the standard version and one that is hurt. If you need to, you can reset (delete) the notes of your current project with a handy button at the bottom of the notes panel.
Another visual update is that the icons in the list are different depending on what tab you are viewing. There are many subtle updates like this in ImmunityCS v1.5 which really make the product feel polished.
Better Project Management
There are also some improvements in the Project Management area of ImmunityCS. Minor updates include the Project menu being renamed to "File" so it feels more like a Windows program and the Modules menu item being renamed to "Launch" so it is clear that you can launch modules from it.
Another New but small update is the ability to rename Projects. But there is one cool new feature about Project Management:
Backup / Restore
ImmunityCS v1.5 can now backup and restore your projects with a single click. It saves all the content you've created and also includes your widget settings and everything to do with your project while compressing it down into a zip archive that you can backup online, or migrate to a different machine.
Similarly, you can restore a project with a single button too.
In my next blog, I'll talk about the new iProp module in detail followed by the new iCast features and iLoop interface overhaul.
Lots more to come! I hope you guys are as excited about the new ImmunityCS update as we are!
Thanks for reading!
-Mel ;)
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