Here's a new post (with a new little demo video) about using instance layers in #paragraphic to create live updating copies and variations of layers. paragraphic.design/instance-layer…

In the latest #paragraphic test build 0.6.11 the menu has been moved to the native menu bar on macOS and the window adjusted to the moved menu bar to feel a little more integrated and familiar for macOS users. On Windows and Linux the menu stays in the window as before.

New #vectoraster 8.6.0 update released today, with new dynamic arc shapes, point offset transforms and other fixes and improvements. Update today or get it at lostminds.com/vectoraster8

Working on adding node previews in #paragraphic, just like the ones in #patternodes. To help understand step by step what is changed by each node in the generation sequence for a layer. More info and tester signup at paragraphic.design

Another update and example video of #paragraphic, showing of using selective transforms and input nodes to create interesting patterns from basic shapes. youtu.be/XRnh8Wm7lp8

The second testing phase of #paragraphic is now starting. Thanks to all the testers helping out in the first testing phase the application has improved greatly. You can read more at paragraphic.design/testing-phase-… and sign up if you're interested!

As another real example of how you can work with #paragraphic here's a video of recreating a classic parametric design random squares pattern youtube.com/watch?v=R1JXg7…

Element indexes are very useful for selecting and modifying things in groups, but they can be tricky to understand. So now I've added a helpful little display setting that shows the index numbers of elements in selected groups. #paragraphic

Doing some #vectoraster style vector halftones in #paragraphic. Still quite slow compared to Vectoraster, but workable, and potentially much more flexible.

New #paragraphic video on making a randomized line ray burst design. #plottertwitter youtu.be/9QNq_zimP0U

Just found this nice #patternodes video tutorial youtube.com/watch?v=d-T1zy…

The #paragraphic sample files have now been updated with inline comments to help introduce concepts and features to new users. If you're a tester, update to the latest testing version and check them out at: paragraphic.design/sample-files/

Parametric vector design app #paragraphic is now available in early access! Try it out free at paragraphic.design

#paragraphic 0.8.6 update adds new Color from list input node, fixes a bunch of bugs, improves performance and you can now use arrow keys to step values in fields. More at paragraphic.design

New 0.8.7 #paragraphic update today allows replacing nodes and converting shapes to free form paths. More details at paragraphic.design/blog/version-0…

Started an account on Bluesky for those who prefer that: bsky.app/profile/lostmi… And there's still the one at Mastodon: mastodon.social/@lostminds_sw This twitter account will likely be phased out eventually, or at least not updated as frequently.

New #paragraphic update 0.9.0 released today, bringing secondary changes to Apply function nodes, improved text and more. Learn more and try it at paragraphic.design/blog/version-0… Future updates will mainly be posted on Mastodon or Bluesky, so please follow us there.

#paragraphic 0.9.1 update adds new tiling preview, seamless repeater and other improvements. Find out more at paragraphic.design This will be our last post on Twitter, you can follow us instead on mastodon.social/@lostminds_sw or bsky.app/profile/lostmi…