Alchemy 008 Released

[Karl DD]

http://al.chemy.org/download/

Enjoy

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BETA 008
01.07.2010

FEATURES
+ SVG Export & Switching support added using the Batik Library - Big thanks to Steren!
+ Support for scaling image size when exporting as a JPEG or PNG file
+ Flip canvas, horizontally or vertically - Thanks to Count_Zero!
+ Smooth module added to smooth up sharp edges and hard angles
+ Ribbon Shapes module added, based on code by James Alliban & Eric Natzke - Thanks Guys!
+ Limit module added, to limit the number of shapes on the canvas - Thanks to hellocatfood!
+ Splatter Shapes module added, based on code by Stamen Design - Thanks!

CHANGES
+ Transparency of the background color can now be set
+ Persian Localisation added - Thanks to Omid Saadat!
+ Shapes Module: Added option to render just the outline of the shape until the pen is lifted
+ Alchemy now remembers the Export file directory between sessions

BUG FIXES
+ Fixed inconsistant coloring bug with Mirror & Color Switcher
+ Color Palette now pops up in the middle of the screen (not outside it)
+ Updated JPen tablet library, with support for Java 1.6 on mac and other improvements
+ Fixed bug causing fullscreen transparent mode to draw the background with some affect modules
+ Fixed Color Switcher bug where bg/fg colors were switching
+ Line Width UI element now updates correctly when using shortcuts
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[Seantaclaus]

Awesome.

I have only one problem-- I can't get it to start. According the process viewer, it starts, and goes into Java app mode, but it stalls out past there without launching.

Any clue as to what might be causing this? I've tried gutting and reinstalling it a few times, to no avail.

Thanks much, and again, kudos on releasing a new version. The software and work put into it is greatly appreciated.

Sean

[blue_fox]

I double click POOF! Nothing.

I hope this problem can be resolved quickly.

[VelenoSangue]

Messing around with it a bit right now. Works great on my box (64 bit Vista).

Loving the new features.

[blue_fox]

I took a look at my processes just to see if it was there. It is. It had three separate processes for the program. I could do anything but end them. I was only able to get it open once.

edit: I think every time I run it out through my documents it messes up.

[kevinwalker]

Thanks a lot for the new version

[Karl DD]

There has been this bug with Alchemy failing to launch.
Specifically if you use Simple Interface mode:
post1798.html

Does that apply to your case blue_fox?

I have also posted a version with debug console for windows:
http://al.chemy.org/files/Alchemy-008-Debug.zip
Any output from that would be helpful to figure out what is going on (along with the OS and Java version etc...)

[Karl DD]

There was also a bug on Mac OS 10.4 Tiger, causing Alchemy not to launch at all.
We have released a separate version for that platform here:
http://al.chemy.org/download/

[Count_Zero]

I had the same problem of Alchemy not launching even though the process was running.
Then I realized that unzipping and overwriting over the previous install might not be the best idea. So I deleted the entire folder and unzipped again and now it works.
Great update by the way and thank you so much for implementing Flip Canvas.

[blue_fox]

I had the same problem of Alchemy not launching even though the process was running.
Then I realized that unzipping and overwriting over the previous install might not be the best idea. So I deleted the entire folder and unzipped again and now it works.
Great update by the way and thank you so much for implementing Flip Canvas.

That's what I did. I also put the folder on my desktop. I wasn't sure it being in My Documents was a factor in it's failure to launch.

I have it working now. It has to be something with copying of the preexisting files.