New Curves in AS 7

[Manu]

Despite Smith Micro's best efforts, I managed to get hold of the demo of AS7. First thing I discovered is a cute little tickbox under Vector Layer > Layer Settings window > Vectors > Legacy curves.

When you create a new vector layer, it should default to unticked. The result is curves that look much smoother and natural. For someone like myself who really cares about the design of characters, this makes a massive difference.

I couldn't care less about 3D, Poser imports and voice recording but this one feature makes me think about upgrading.

[madrobot]

Could you please show an example of the difference between the two curve types?

[Manu]

Here you are sir. Always happy to oblige.

Just a random shape I drew with the mouse. Copied the layer and switched the left one to "legacy curves". The one on the right uses the new fangled curves. I didn't change anything else between the two.

[Víctor Paredes]

Hi, I have just uploaded two videos showing the difference between legacy and new curves. I hope they give you an idea.

legacy curves v/s new curves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCQg2lzcyxY

adding and moving points in a circle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm-xl57VB20

[heyvern]

You can go into preferences and change it to use the new curves for NEW vector layers.

I asked Mike to put in a "global" legacy curve check box that was easier to select so ALL or selected layers could be converted back and forth etc. I don't think there was time to get that in. One of the issues Mike had to deal with was OLD files that would change with the new curves so he has OLD files open with legacy curves checked.

New files should use the new curves by default.

-vern

[Víctor Paredes]

Ok, I thought in another test.
Check how freehand tool works on old and new curves

[PARKER]

Ok, I thought in another test.
Check how freehand tool works on old and new curves

Muchas gracias por los videos y este test selgin, de verdad que queria saber como habia sido el cambio en la herramienta freehand, parece que mejoro mucho espero la mejoren aun mas, son buenas noticias .