Light Wrangler Changelog

v2.1.3 - 08/24/2024

• Stability Improvements: Fixed issues that could cause errors during light positioning cancellation.

v2.1.2 - 08/23/2024

• Critical Bug Fix: Resolved a major issue with the new hiding/isolation logic in active mode that affected functionality.

v2.1.1 - 08/22/2024

• Updated Viewport Text Hints: Selected mode is now highlighted, and power, size, distance, and spread text shortcut hints display their values. Hints are dynamically shown based on available space in the viewport.
• Toggle Light Visibility: In active mode, the 'H' key to hide light and 'Shift+H' to isolate light now function as toggles, no longer requiring the keys to be held down.
• Enhanced Light Isolation: In non-active mode, when a light is isolated using the Star button, you can now switch between isolating different lights by clicking them in the outliner.
• Bug Fix: Corrected an issue where the interactive scrim preview displayed the wrong color temperature.

v2.1.0 - 08/20/2024

• Light Linking Control: Introduced a new feature for managing light linking in scenes. In active mode, press 'L' to add the object under the mouse to the current light's linking collection. Press 'L' again to exclude it, and press 'L' a third time to remove it from the collection entirely. Use 'Shift+L' to manage shadow linking with the same sequence of actions.

v2.0.9 - 08/13/2024

• Bug Fix: Fixed issue where the addon failed with objects having non-mesh outputs from Geometry Nodes.

v2.0.8 - 08/09/2024

• Bug Fix: Fixed issue where changing the texture of one duplicated light would change it for all, affecting Gobo, IES, and HDRI textures. Duplicated lights now operate independently without any unintended synchronization.

v2.0.7 - 08/08/2024

• ColorTemp Setting: Set ColorTemp to 0 to enable plain RGB emission.
• Initial Light Temperature: Option to set Initial Light Temperature to 0 in addon settings for consistent RGB emission.

v2.0.6 - 07/30/2024

• Custom IES Profiles: Added option to set custom folders for IES profiles.

v2.0.5 - 07/25/2024

• Trackpad Scroll Support: Added functionality for trackpad scrolling.

v2.0.4 - 07/22/2024

• Isolate Light Function: Fixed attribute error.

v2.0.3 - 07/17/2024

• Bug Fix: Resolved error when placing light with 'Curve' object.

v2.0.2 - 07/17/2024

• Bug Fix: Resolved issue with light hiding/isolation not reverting after exiting light positioning mode.

v2.0.1 - 07/16/2024

• Orbit Mode Gizmo: Partial fix for unpredictable behaviors.

v2.0 - 07/15/2024

• Compatibility with Blender 4.2: Fully supports the latest Blender version.
• Improved Light Positioning Algorithm: Rewritten from scratch for better accuracy and predictability.
• Stability Enhancements: Numerous improvements for increased stability.
• Custom GOBO Textures: Option to add your own folders with custom GOBO textures in the settings.

v1.9.11 - 06/26/2024

• Orbit Mode Fix: Resolved issue where scrolling without moving the mouse would change the light angle unexpectedly.

v1.9.9.2 - 05/25/2024

• Shortcut Customization: Added option to customize shortcuts via addon preferences.

v1.9.9.1 - 05/20/2024

• Critical Bug Fix: Resolved major issue with Point Light IES customization mode from versions 1.9.9 and 1.9.8.

v1.9.8 - 05/07/2024

• Convert to Plane Button: Added in Gobo Customization Mode for converting gobo area lights into planes with stencil textures, enhancing integration with main world lights.
• Enhanced Gobo Controls: New 'Invert Gobo' toggle and rotation slider improve flexibility in gobo effect management.
• New Gobo Textures: Introduction of additional gobo textures, expanding creative lighting options.
• Convert to HDR: Replaces 'Render Scrim to EXR', automatically integrating HDR images into node emission setups.
• HDRI Scene Rendering: New option in the World tab to render a 360° HDRI image of the current scene with a single click.

v1.9.6 - 04/04/2024

• Organize Light Feature Update: Reverted to beta status and disabled by default due to critical usability issues. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

v1.9.3 - 03/20/2024

• Critical 'Organize Lights' Bug Fix: Addressed a major usability issue from v1.9.2. Updating is mandatory for all v1.9.2 users to ensure proper functionality and avoid potential data loss.

v1.9.2 - 03/19/2024

• Custom HDRI Textures: Introducing the ability to add personal HDRI texture folders for enhanced lighting customization.
• Light Visibility: Improved feature reintroduction - toggles light visibility with selection for streamlined workflow.
• Organize Lights: Automates new light arrangement into a 'Lights' collection and renames based on light mode for project neatness.
• Orbit Mode Enhancement: Mouse cursor now seamlessly teleports across the screen edges in Orbit mode, ensuring uninterrupted navigation.
• Interactive Scrim Lights Preview: A new interactive preview in the customization panel for Scrim lights, enhancing user experience.
• Bug Fixes: Addressed orthographic mode light positioning issues, fixed Orbit mode navigation problems, and eliminated multiple minor bugs for increased stability.

v1.8.5 - 02/25/2024

• Logical HDRI Image Sorting: HDRI images now arranged in a more intuitive order.

v1.8.4 - 02/24/2024

• Gobo Texture Application Fix: Corrected issue with Gobo texture application in older Blender 3 versions.
• Orbit Positioning Mode Enhancement: Improved behavior for retrieving orbit positioning mode.
• New HDRI Light Textures: Addition of several new HDRI light textures.

v1.8.3 - 02/24/2024

• Fixed a bug that prevented light gizmos from being retained across Blender sessions.

v1.8.2 - 02/23/2024

• Bug Fix: Issue with incorrect last adjustment mode retrieval corrected.

v1.8.1 - 02/22/2024

• Fixed a critical bug causing unexpected resets in light-to-object proximity.

v1.8.0-Beta - 02/22/2024

• New Visual Representations for Positioning Modes: Redesigned gizmos for Reflect, Orbit, and Direct modes for intuitive use and better aesthetics.
• Enhanced User Experience: Press 1, 2, or 3 for instant activation of Reflect, Orbit, and Direct modes.
• Quick Adjust Feature: Allows temporary Light Adjusting mode with a simple left mouse click (and drag) on any gizmo for swift light manipulation.

v1.7.8 - 02/18/2024

• Hide Viewport Overlays: Automatically hides overlays in light adjusting mode for a clearer view, toggleable in settings.
• Minor Improvements: Enhanced light auto-positioning algorithm for improved performance.

v1.7.6 - 02/15/2024

• Orthographic Mode Fix: Temporary solution for issues in orthographic mode.
• Viewport Text Hints: Option to disable viewport text hints added.

v1.7.5 - 02/13/2024

• Improved Positioning Mode Switching: Instant updates when switching modes.
• Renamed Positioning Modes: Reflect Mode and Direct Mode for clarity.
• Default Initial Positioning Mode: Option to set default mode in settings.
• Adjust Light Shortcut: Changed to TAB key from F10.

v1.6.9 - 12/03/2023 (Testing Release)

• Positioning Modes: Buttons 1, 2, 3 for mode change.
• Spacebar Functionality: Switch modes with the Spacebar.
• Adjust Light (F10) Enhancement: Remembers last used mode.

v1.6.1 - 11/30/2023

• New Positioning Mode - Normal: Perpendicular light positioning.
• Spacebar to switch positioning modes.

v1.5.9 - 11/29/2023

• Bug Fixes: General improvements for smoother experience.
• New Animated Vegetation Gobos: Introduction of 14 beta gobos.

v1.5.6 - 11/28/2023

• Bug Fixes: Several issues addressed.
• Performance Improvements: Enhancements for smoother performance.

v1.5.4 - 11/26/2023

• Gobo Functionality Improvements: Bug fixes and enhancements.
• Increased Stability: Under-the-hood improvements.

v1.5.1 - 11/24/2023

• Critical Performance Bug Fix: Important update for optimal performance.

v1.5.0 - 11/23/2023 (Early Access)

• Light Customizations: New feature in developmental stages.
• Animated GoBos: Introduction of a basic form of animated gobos.

v1.4.4 - 11/19/2023

• Auto Light Visibility Toggle: Enhanced control over visibility.
• Manual Ground Level Setting: Flexibility in ground-level adjustments.
• Duplicate Light Option: Quick light copying and adjustment.
• Improved Preferences Access: Direct access for easier customization.

v1.3

• Custom Emission Node Improvement: Enhanced control and feathering.
• Early Access to New Light Types: Parabolic and octabox lights.
• UI Enhancements: Smoother light mode switching and texture use.

v1.1.0

• Quick Light Constraining: Simplified light target setup.

v1.0.8 - 11/19/2023

• Temporary Light Hide Feature: 'H' key to temporarily hide lights.