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UXPin Changelog June 2018 #9

In June, we’ve released many features to improve the workflow in UXPin Editor and build better high fidelity prototypes. Details below.

Editor and Preview

[New] Redesigned properties panel split into separate styling sections.
[New] Context top bar menu – allows to group and ungroup the  elements, turn them into symbols and open the interactions panel quickly. 
[New] Blending modes – allow to determine how two layers are interacting with each other. 
[New] Spread support for shadows – helps control shadow contour.
[New]  Shortcuts for elements distribution: vertical (cmd/ctrl+alt+Y) and horizontal(cmd/ctrl+alt+X).
[Improved] Show/hide elements is now available in the layers section in properties panel. 
[Improved] Improved way of managing elements in layers depending if you click or double-click on the element.
[Improved] Dragging with cmd/ctrl pressed selects only elements entirely in selection bounds.
[Improved] Disable snapping with a key (cmd) modificator.
[Improved] Reorganised and shrank right-click menu in the Editor.
[Improved] Zoom control has been moved back to the top bar.
[Improved] Locked elements are selectable from the layers panel only.

Pen tool improvements

[New] Added 10 different types of endpoints for a path to create different arrows.
[New] Set the shape of ends and joins for any path.
[New] Set dashed line – allows to decide whether a path should be solid, dashed or dotted with precise control of each dash and gap length.
[New] Added start/stop options for stroke. 
[New] Set the position of each path node directly from properties panel.

Design Systems

[Improved] Select the whole image and then delete it with backspace
Small bug fixes and visual improvements.

If you’re interested what we released in April, please check out Changelog 2018 #8.

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Arrows improvements

We’ve added 10 different types of endpoints for a path so you can get creative with the arrows.

Additionally, you can set the shape of ends and joins for any path, and decide whether a path should be solid, dashed or dotted with precise control of each dash and gap length.

Learn more.

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New context menu top bar in the editor

Now you can group and ungroup your elements, turn them into symbols and open the interactions panel quickly. Also, we’ve released a few improvements:

Press cmd/ctrl while dragging selects only elements entirely in selection bounds.
Press cmd/ctrl while clicking to instantly pick an element inside a group or symbol.
Locked element are selectable from the layers panel only.

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Blending modes

Remember the cool duo-tone effects used by Spotify in their branding? Now you can achieve such results in UXPin as well! We’ve just released the blending modes to help you determine how two layers are interacting with each other.

Learn more.

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Redesigned properties panel

Today we’ve released a redesign of the properties panel. The updated version is split into separate styling sections to simplify it visually. We also made it more coherent with other design tools to improve the learning experience.

Learn more about it in this tutorial.

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UXPin Changelog May 2018 #8

In May, we’ve focused on the improvements for Design Systems and UXPin Editor. We’ve also released a new version of a Desktop App (1.1). Details below.

Editor and Preview

[New] Line element.                                                                                 
[new] Pen Tool – drag with Shift locks x/y axis. 
[new] Pen Tool – pressing Shift adds a node in the middle of the path.  
[new] Pen Tool – double-clicking on nodes creates a circle. 
[new] Set element rotation to any angle (including negative and > 360° values).  
[new] Possibility to group a single element and a single group to organize all layers types
[fixed] Pasting elements multiple times using shortcuts wasn’t working.
[fixed] Symbols were refreshed on Preview inconsistently.
[fixed] Incorrect position of the element pasted inside a symbol.

Design Systems

[new] Support for emojis in DS documentation.
[fixed] Design System tile on Dashboard wasn’t refreshed after updating colors.
[fixed] JSON wasn’t generated for some Design Systems.

Desktop App v1.1

[new] Option to copy a Preview link from the top bar menu (Windows/Copy Link to Preview).
[new] Manage application windows from the dock/taskbar.
[new] More options added to the top bar menu.
[new] Options in the top bar menu are displayed depending on the area of UXPin (Editor/Preview/Dashboard/Design Systems).
[new] Minimal initial size of the window based on the screen resolution.
Other bug fixes and small visual improvements.

If you’re interested what we released in April, please check out Changelog 2018 #7.

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Desktop App 1.1 released

We’ve added some requested improvements within this release, such as an option to copy a preview link from the top menu (Windows/Copy Link to Preview), and ability to manage application windows from the dock/taskbar.

Download Desktop App for Mac or Windows.

View the tutorial.

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Redesigned properties panel

Next week (5.28-6.1) we’re releasing a redesign of the properties panel. The updated version will be split into separate styling sections to simplify it visually. We also made it more coherent with other design tools to improve the learning experience.

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10 UXPin Product Updates You Might Have Missed

And now they’re here! From user requests to new features, big and small, we’ve shared some of UXPin’s updates from the last twelve months in one concise form.

 

1. Shadows

You can easily add shadows to the elements and customize their color, opacity, and relative position. It’s possible to combine multiple shadows together or create only inner ones. This heavily requested feature is available to all users.

 

2. Pen Tool

Use Pen Tool to draw shapes and icons directly in UXPin. Any drawn element can be viewed in spec mode and downloaded as an SVG. Creating custom icons and adding them to your design library has never been easier!

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3. Tokens for Design Systems

Imagine this: your developers can have access to rich information with just one URL, opening possibilities for ultimate design consistency.

Now you can easily export your color and typography styles, as well as their full documentation, to JSON. For quicker exporting, you can use other popular formats including YAML, CSS, SCSS, LESS, and STYLUS, but without documentation.

 

4. Copy-pasting styles and interactions

Say no to tediously re-making interactions. You can now copy-paste them to elements with just a few clicks! You can also quickly apply entire styles (including color and typography) from one element to another, saving you so much time.

 

5. New pricing

We are excited to share that we now offer four different plans (starting from $9/month) with a variety of features tailored to your needs. Whether you’re working on a small project or with a complex design systems, we’re confident you’ll find the right fit among our new plans.

 

6. Resizing panels and UI redesign

Our UI has seen numerous iterations, but after our latest redesign we’re really proud of it. Not only is it slicker and more intuitive, but also it freed up a lot of screen space. We’ve also given you the freedom of customization — it’s possible to resize panels and toggle UI theme from light to dark. Great for contrasting your prototypes!

 

7. Performance updates

2017 was a year of constant performance improvements. Team dove into javascript and made dozens of micro-optimisations. Overall, we’ve decreased loading times by 30%, preview has become significantly stable, and complex design systems are scrolling smoothly. 2018 is no different and further upgrades are planned and scheduled.

 

8. In-app changelog

It was easy to lose track of our constant updates. Not a week passed without a deploy that addressed requests we heard or fulfilled our roadmap. With our in-app changelog, you will be notified every time an important feature or update is released.

 

9. Pasting from clipboard

The ability to paste an image directly from your clipboard into UXPin allows you to save precious time and makes prototyping even faster. Copy the image, paste it to UXPin, add interactions, send it to a client — a mockup is born!

 

10. Math operations

You can use basic math operations to determine the size or position of your elements. It’s also excellent when calculating proportions on the fly.

 

One more thing…

Last but not least, we’ve just launched our brand new desktop application. It has all the tools from the original browser version, in addition to some added improvements. Because it’s right on your desktop it’s always at hand — just one click away from your Dock or Taskbar. Having dedicated processes makes it faster and more reliable as well as uninterrupted from plugins and browser distractions.

You can get the latest versions here: MacOS, Windows.

 

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UXPin Changelog May 2018 #7

In April, we’ve released a Desktop App, a few enhancements to the UXPin Editor and Design Systems, and new versions of the Sketch plugin. Details below.

Desktop App

That month marked the release of our brand new desktop application that has all the tools you know and love from the original browser version. Download here for Mac or Windows. Learn more about it in this tutorial.

Editor

[Fixed] Shadows for symbols not saving in the Design System Library.
[Fixed] Removed shadow and blur options for the hotspot element.
[Fixed] Editor freezing while using history (undo/redo) with Pen Tool.

Design Systems

[Fixed] Issues with selecting hex value from a Design System to copy it.

Sketch Plugin

[New] Support for masks created in Sketch (version 4.11.1).
[Fixed] Design System Library was not opening in some cases (version 4.11.2).
[Fixed] Plugin crashing without warning when users checked exportable options on some groups (version 4.11.3).

10 UXPin Updates You Might Have Missed

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