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Changelog / Updates to Maestro Label Designer

  • Version 4.57 (Newest)
    • 4.57
      Linear gradient fill & stroke for shapes
    • 4.57
      Various bugfixes
  • Version 4.55
    • 4.55
      Desktop users can preview font selections for selected text
    • 4.55
      Various bugfixes
  • Version 4.54
    • 4.54
      New drag & drop window for uploading images
    • 4.54
      Arc text was not drawing correctly for Multi-Design layouts
  • Version 4.53
    • 4.53
      Arc text has new shape types and updated layout controls
    • 4.53
      Solid white background fix for Barcodes and QR codes
  • Version 4.52
    • 4.52
      Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation adjustments for bitmap images
  • Version 4.51
    • 4.51
      Label die line will automatically contrast the background colour to ensure visibility
    • 4.51
      Added an option to generate barcodes and QR codes with a solid white background
    • 4.51
      Improved UI for locking and unlocking design elements
    • 4.51
      Unlocking a design element will also select it
  • Version 4.50
    • 4.50
      Arc Text would not draw or print correctly if the font is missing
    • 4.50
      Activated users would occasionally see a "not activated" notice when printing
    • 4.50
      Certain extended text characters were not printing correctly
  • Version 4.49
    • 4.49
      Added an account activation extension for qualifying MLD users
    • 4.49
      Searching blank products using full product number was not returning proper results
    • 4.49
      Numerous small fixes
  • Version 4.48
    • 4.48
      Uploaded images and clipart can now be marked "favorite" for quick access
    • 4.48
      Text center and left alignment tweaks
    • 4.48
      Updated fixed aspect for various drawing shapes
  • Version 4.47
    • 4.47
      Canvas UI positioning and zoom refinements
    • 4.47
      Duplicated objects could stack directly on top of one another in certain circumstances
  • Version 4.46
    • 4.46
      Added a variety of new drawing shapes
    • 4.46
      Allowed mailmerge data to be arranged on a sheet from left-to-right or from top-to-bottom
    • 4.46
      Added support for multiple image uploads
    • 4.46
      Added a "duplicate" menu option to easily duplicate design elements
    • 4.46
      Dimmed portions of designs that extend beyond the printable area
    • 4.46
      Improved layout and usability for tablet devices
    • 4.46
      Fixed various small issues
  • Version 4.45
    • 4.45
      Added bounding box highlights when hovering over selectable design elements
    • 4.45
      PDF images that have embedded cropping data will now upload and print correctly
  • Version 4.44
    • 4.44
      Updated canvas interface to allow more space when designing
    • 4.44
      Various small bugfixes
  • Version 4.43
    • 4.43
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.42
    • 4.42
      Added on-canvas image cropping
    • 4.42
      Added QR code generator
    • 4.42
      Optimized multi-design performance
  • Version 4.41
    • 4.41
      Added filters to blank template search
    • 4.41
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.40
    • 4.40
      Added ability to import a design when using the multi-design tool
    • 4.40
      Added ability to duplicate a multi design
    • 4.40
      Added ability to show the design artwork in the Arrange Your Designs window
    • 4.40
      Improved multi-design left side bar colour coding
  • Version 4.39
    • 4.39
      Handles are no longer hidden beneath foreground objects
  • Version 4.38
    • 4.38
      Added heart, arrow, and semicircle drawing shapes
  • Version 4.37
    • 4.37
      Background color is now drawn to the bleed distance instead of the die line
    • 4.37
      "Import As Group" option will combine all items of an imported design into a group
    • 4.37
      "Center Middle" align will move selected item(s) to center and middle on the label canvas
    • 4.37
      Updated blank template browse images
    • 4.37
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.35
    • 4.35
      Code optimizations & various bug fixes
  • Version 4.34
    • 4.34
      Added full canvas rotation for unique template shapes
    • 4.34
      Updated text objects to support fill & stroke
    • 4.34
      Added dashed line support for stroke outlines
    • 4.34
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.33
    • 4.33
      Added Apple Safari support for our Fonts Extension
    • 4.33
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.32
    • 4.32
      Added color schemes for templates
    • 4.32
      Expanded star shape options
    • 4.32
      Updated print preview PDF
    • 4.32
      Improved hotkeys and language
    • 4.32
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.31
    • 4.31
      Enabled the use of personal fonts through our new Maestro Label Designer Font Finder Chrome extension
    • 4.31
      Added additional customisation options for the star shape tool
    • 4.31
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.30
    • 4.30
      Added new fonts
    • 4.30
      Added ability to name image uploads & see clipart filenames
    • 4.30
      Added a pop-up preview for uploaded images
    • 4.30
      Various usability improvements -- tooltips, keyboard shortcuts, zoom using mousewheel
    • 4.30
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.29
    • 4.29
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.28
    • 4.28
      Added templates for recently purchased products to the home screen
    • 4.28
      Added the ability to easily restore recently deleted designs and images
    • 4.28
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.27
    • 4.27
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.26
    • 4.26
      Organized templates with bleed into new print-to-edge category
    • 4.26
      Added customer review requirement to ordering process
    • 4.26
      Improved the visibility of print buttons
    • 4.26
      Updated shopping cart to include items from website
  • Version 4.25
    • 4.25
      Various usability improvements -- tooltips, keyboard shortcuts, cleaner copy
    • 4.25
      Added the ability to set global / individual page settings
    • 4.25
      Improved bleed / safe zone warnings
    • 4.25
      Improved color picker with live previewing on canvas
  • Version 4.24
    • 4.24
      Various usability fixes for touch devices
    • 4.24
      Pre-designed templates can now be imported to existing designs
    • 4.24
      Multiple styles and colors can now be applied to text objects
  • Version 4.22
    • 4.22
      Updated support for latest iPadOS
    • 4.22
      Added option to toggle sidebar text editing
    • 4.22
      Improved on-canvas text editing
    • 4.22
      Squashed various bugs
  • Version 4.21
    • 4.21
      Now you can quickly rename / delete designs from the design canvas
    • 4.21
      Added the ability to group design objects
  • Version 4.20
    • 4.20
      Improved search & sort functions for default fonts
    • 4.20
      Default fonts can now be marked as "Favorite" for quicker access
  • Version 4.19
    • 4.19
      Added a new alert icon to notify users of new Maestro Label Designer features and improvements
    • 4.19
      Added ability to adjust letter and line spacing for text
    • 4.19
      Squashed various bugs
  • Version 4.18
    • 4.18
      Added a new advanced color picker tool
    • 4.18
      Squashed various bugs
  • Version 4.17
    • 4.17
      Added universal templates feature
    • 4.17
      Various bugfixes
  • Version 4.16
    • 4.16
      Added object snapping to make alignment between objects easier
    • 4.16
      Objects in square-shaped templates will snap to the template "safe zone" line
    • 4.16
      "Safe zone" and "bleed zone" visibilities can be shown using the view menu
    • 4.16
      A warning will now display when objects are improperly placed in relation to a template's "bleed zone"
    • 4.16
      Chrome browser now disables Flash every session, so a popup to quickly re-enable it was added to the font menu
  • Version 4.15
    • 4.15
      Added a new Object List / Layer panel for easier arranging of objects (learn more)
    • 4.15
      Squashed bugs
  • Version 4.14
    • 4.14
      Improved stability & various bugfixes
  • Version 4.13
    • 4.13
      Added spell check for inline text editing
    • 4.13
      Added greater control of settings for grid, rulers, and measurement type
    • 4.13
      Some OL-Family fonts were not printing when set to Bold + Italic
    • 4.13
      Thumbnails were not properly representing multi-designs
    • 4.13
      Squashed various other bugs
  • Version 4.12
    • 4.12
      Added the ability to swap the template for a given design
    • 4.12
      Various bug fixes
  • Version 4.11
    • 4.11
      Added inline on-canvas text editing
    • 4.11
      Squashed various bugs
  • Version 4.10
    • 4.10
      Added support for tablet & touch devices
    • 4.10
      Squashed bugs and squashed 'em good
  • Version 4.09
    • 4.09
      Added Maestro Label Designer Getting Started video in Design Mode
    • 4.09
      Moved "Help" to the top menu bar in Design Mode
    • 4.09
      Added ability to order the blank label you are designing for in the file menu
    • 4.09
      Squashed bugs
  • Version 4.08
    • 4.08
      Added the ability to upload PDF files as images
  • Version 4.07
    • 4.07
      Added the ability to import a saved design onto another size label
    • 4.07
      Increased the amount of clipart available.
    • 4.07
      Applied a fix to the "Manage Design" window
  • Version 4.06
    • 4.06
      Updated marquee select tool so it's now more visible over darker colors
    • 4.06
      Squashed bugs
  • Version 4.05
    • 4.05
      Added a free-rotate menu option with instructions
    • 4.05
      Updated support for 2016 new Nutrition Label Requirements (read more about 2016 Nutrition Label Requirements)
    • 4.05
      Fixed an issue preventing marquee selection from working properly in Firefox
  • Version 4.04
    • 4.04
      Added the ability to expand the size of the text entry area
    • 4.04
      Updated the background color for uploaded images and clipart to make dark images easier to use
    • 4.04
      Fixed a bug that sometimes resulted in duplicate objects when loading a design
    • 4.04
      Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented the ability to upload multiple images in a row
  • Version 4.03
    • 4.03
      Improvements to the printing process
    • 4.03
      Fixes to the color picker
  • Version 4.02
    • 4.02
      Performance improvements for Saved Design/Template selection
    • 4.02
      Improved messaging for PDF viewer settings & alignment
    • 4.02
      Squashed bugs
  • Version 4.01
    • 4.01
      Added a Row View for quicker browsing of Saved Designs
    • 4.01
      Added support for 2016 new Nutrition Label Requirements (read more about 2016 Nutrition Label Requirements)
    • 4.01
      Improved performance and stability
    • 4.01
      Improved support for screen resolutions up to 1024px
    • 4.01
      Squashed a bug related to "Printing by OnlineLabels.com"
    • 4.01
      Minor Multi Design improvements