Aperture BorderFX 1.2 Beta

Please be aware that this is beta quality software. It may have bugs, including bugs which may cause Aperture to crash, and possibly cause data loss.

Release Notes

Version 1.2.2 (Build 248) - Sep 25, 2009

Summary of changes

• Added new Annotation text box.
• Fixed issue with text rendering when dpi was not set to 72 dpi.
• Fixed issue with Dimension preset changes not taking affect in existing Presets.

Version 1.2.1 Beta 2 (Build 244) - Jul 28, 2009

Summary of changes

• Fixed Copyright text not able to be edited.
• Fixed image scaling when exporting at original image size.
• Improved GPS metadata, included missing altitude fields.
• Improved performance.
• Watermark image is now saved in Presets, so different watermark images can be used.

Version 1.2.1 Beta 1 (Build 240) - Jul 5, 2009

Summary of changes

• Drawing the border can now be disabled, to allow for just text to be added.
• Text fields now support the use of multiple fonts and colors.
• Rotate metadata text, including the copyright notice.
• Customize the EXIF metadata text format.
• Fixed GPS info missing in exported images.
• Improved stability, and memory usage when exporting.

Version 1.2 Beta 6 (Build 232) - Jun 2, 2009

Summary of changes

• Fixed an issue with the Dimension list defaulting to an empty list on new installations if the BorderFX Edit plug-in is used first.

Version 1.2 Beta 5 (Build 231) - May 20, 2009

Summary of changes

• Fixed text from v1.1 Presets not showing up. (230)
• Fixed a possible crash/kernel panic, caused by Core Image hardware rendering on some video cards. (231)

Version 1.2 Beta 4 (Build 228) - May 2, 2009

Summary of changes

• Fixed memory leak, which after exporting enough images could cause Aperture to crash.
• Fixed an issue with re-positioning the photo, and included keyboard shortcuts. The arrow keys will now allow fine adjustments. Note: To re-position the image, double click on it.
• Regression: stroke text, and fill and stroke text now works again.
• Fixed a possible crash if the preview timer was still active when the export completes.

Version 1.2 Beta 3 (Build 226) - April 23, 2009

Summary of changes

• Border color transparency now correctly updates via the color picker.
• Fixed an issue with border stroke transparency.

Version 1.2 Beta 2 (Build 224) - April 18, 2009

Summary of changes

• Added support for Edge Sharpening.
• Added option to fill the border using a gradient.
• The border Drop Shadow can now be on the photo or the border.
• Rearranged the Stroke controls view.
• The second Stroke now has separate thickness and color to the main Stroke.
• Added option to not antialias fonts less then a specified pt size.
• When Edge Sharpening is enabled, accurate previews are rendered for a short period.
• Added toolbar to the HUD window, to make it easier to select the different inspector views.
• Fixed an issue with Letterbox border not always previewing correctly.

Version 1.2 Beta 1 (Build 222) - March 31, 2009

Summary of new features

• Ability to save images back into the Aperture Library, using the BorderFX Edit plugin.
• ColorSync Profile support added.
• Improved Text Interface
• Add any number of text boxes to the photo.
• Add metadata boxes that display an image's metadata.
• Position text anywhere on the photo.
• Optionally save text in the Presets.
• Better multilingual support for Text
• Add frames and edge effects to photos. (Coming Soon)
• Add textures to photos. (Coming Soon)