# Changelog ## v3.19.1 -> v3.19.2 *** ### πŸ”§ Fixes * convert the takeoff angle from radians to degrees * update waiting time messages and thresholds in RTL cancellation, automatic RTL cancellation when waiting time is too long * remove the bug that was suppressing anchors in mesh text * handle connection errors when connecting to GCS ## v3.19.0 -> v3.19.1 *** ### πŸ”§ Fixes * fix an issue for the GCS export when using all-in-one platforms and line config ## v3.18.4 -> v3.19.0 *** ### πŸš€ New Features **Help Mode** * Added a dedicated help mode to assist users during show creation. **Proximity Warning Lines** * Visual warning lines to alert when drones are too close. **3D Mesh & Animated Mesh Converter** * Ability to convert 3D and animated meshes into drone formations. **Direct Take Off Option** * New option to launch drones directly without grid initialization, going directly to the first formation. **Compass** * Introduced a compass tool for better orientation while building shows. **New color effects** * Added a library of color effects. * Updated UI for easier selection and customization. **UI update** * Enhanced main tabs with emojis and icons for improved visibility and navigation. **Live color update** * Optimized color update efficiency. * Introduced a follow drone color option for synchronized visuals. * Added drone connection controls. **Speed Check Option** * Added speed verification to ensure drones do not exceed safe speeds during takeoff and flight. **Enable Glow Button** * Added an Enable Glow button to simulate real-life drone brightness, providing a more accurate preview of how the show will appear in the night sky. ### πŸ”§ Fixes * Updated LightShow Creator to work seamlessly with **Blender 4.4.** * Ensured `scene.frame_end` updates correctly during manual takeoff. * Resolved issue with missing imports causing errors. * UI now properly reflects changes to selected color effects. * Suppressed erroneous color tag messages when using magic color. * Improved display of warnings for minimum distance violations in All-in-One Platform. * Corrected issues with color keyframes not applying correctly during show import. * RTL cancellation now properly stops calculations; added warnings when waiting time becomes excessive. * Introduced a reset button to clear live color issues when opening new files. ### πŸ”„ Changes & Improvements **RTL distance limitation** * Reduced minimum distance 1.5m -> 1m for RTL **Update frame end after a 'go to target'** * Adjusted frame end logic in `transition.py` for smoother animations. **Anchors creation warning** * Displayed warnings when trying to add too many anchors at once. **Take off checks improvement** * Refined takeoff verification process. **Family grid defaults** * Set family grids with 2m spacing between layers and updated default takeoff altitude for better usability. **Auto take off adjustments** * Aligned auto takeoff grid behavior with angled takeoff options. * Ensured `frame_end` updates correctly when using auto takeoff. ## v3.16.2 -> v3.18.4 *** ### πŸš€ New Features #### **New Takeoff Mode: "All in One Platform"** * Introduced a new takeoff mode for **IOStar3**. #### **Mesh Image & Mesh Text Enhancements** * Easily create **2D drone formations** using: * **Images** β†’ Convert any image into a drone shape. * **Fonts & Text** β†’ Generate formations based on text. #### **Auto Takeoff Button** * Automatically generates a **grid** and launches all drones. * Ensures proper **speed & security distance** in a single click. #### **Safe Delete Protection** * Prevents accidental drone deletions when pressing `X` or `DEL`. * Drones can still be removed via **right-click** or the **collection tab**. ### πŸ”„ Changes & Improvements #### **Return to Launch (RTL) Algorithm Update** * Improved drone behavior for smoother landings. #### **Initialization Parameter Lock** * Parameters can no longer be modified **after show initialization**. #### **RTL Behavior Enhancements** * Further refinements for drone movements and positioning. #### **Blender Compatibility** * LightShow Creator is now working with the latest Blender version. (4.3.2 LTS) #### **Update Brightness Factor** * Replace factor multiplication with a percentage for better understanding. ## v3.15.0 -> v3.16.2 ### New * Apply brightness Factor * The 'Apply brightness factor' can modify the brightness of selected drones using a multiplying factor. * Current drone individual brightness will be multiplied by the given factor (increasing brightness if factor > 1, reduce it if factor < 1) {% embed url="" %} ### Changes * Fix bug where drones were moving after landing * Reset RTL start frame when landing to avoid increasing frame * Fix duplicated points in family grids * Remove RTL correction when checking takeoff * Switch off the LEDs during the land and not during the RTL sorting * Fix export bug occuring after Drone Grid removal ## v3.11.0 -> v3.15.0 {% hint style="success" %} The Lightshow Creator is now compatible with Blender 4.x versions {% endhint %} {% hint style="warning" %} The Lightshow Creator minimal supported version is now Blender 3.6 {% endhint %} ### New * Automatic RTL * The automatic RTL replaces all drones on their original takeoff positions * The RTL time can vary depending on the parameters used and the number of crossing trajectories. {% embed url="" %} Automatic RTL {% endembed %} * Add Family Grids * You can now create the family grids automatically. * It can be use to easily land the drones by using a normal **Go to target**. {% embed url="" %} Family Grids {% endembed %} * Color effect * You can now control colors with Geometry Nodes * This is similar to Magic color but much more flexible {% embed url="" %} * Live color (Beta) * With the GCS Beta version 2.7.0, you can control drone color from Blender (currently limited to 3 color channels).

Live color

### Changes * Fix VVIZ support for FWsim * Fix magic color LED registering to match the preview. ## v3.5.3 -> v3.11.0 ### New * VVIZ export to add pyrotechnic effects to your show with [FWsim](https://www.fwsim.com/) or [Finale 3D](https://finale3d.com/documentation/importing-drone-shows/) * **Experimental** - Add option to RTL at the end of shows * Add option to scale the show to increase the maximum range up to 4x * **Experimental** - Add follow path ### Changes * Drop retro-compatibility with .blend files created with version 3.5.2 and lower * You can use version 3.5.3 to convert your old files * Improve `Go to target` workflow * New transition algorithm proved collision-free if minimum distance between anchors is respected * Add the number of selected drones and targets below `Go to target`\ ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/ErONuSUqnealj3VJgOKM/go_to_target_nb_drones_targets_same.png)![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/SRMB9ZibSEbSup8JNFbY/go_to_target_nb_drones_targets_different.png)![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/xom2Qcr2YyysEBMzmlT7/go_to_target_nb_drones_targets_0.png) * Improve `Add anchors` workflow * Do not resize automatically the mesh or BΓ©zier curves after adding anchors * The minimal distance between anchors does not limit scaling the object * Warn if the minimal distance between anchors will or could cause a collision during transitions * Automatically merge double vertices on mesh when adding anchors {% embed url="" %} * Initialize by default the timeline in seconds instead of frames * Rename `Set interpolation` by `Change interpolation` * Set alpha to 0 by default for added emission material * Minimal supported Python version is now 3.10 (previously 3.8). * Improve check error messages to include total of infractions and the number of drones concerned ## v3.5.2 -> v3.5.3 ### Fix * Use the selected keyframe type for `Go to target`s * Fix [#set-the-minimum-distance-between-anchors](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/formation/mesh#set-the-minimum-distance-between-anchors "mention") errors in the console ### Performance * Rework `RGBW Emission` material to avoid FPS performance regression in some case.\ Remove White visualization in `Material Preview`. ## v3.5.1 -> v3.5.2 ### New * The automatic creation of markers can be enabled or disabled for each type of action.\ **Before**\ ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/AstGUATsBIOj7HUXGRZo/marker_settings_before.png)\ **After**\ ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/8LH72E6ARnAAQx2s5GK3/marker_settings_after.png) ### Fix * `Register LED` is improved for linear and bezier interpolation.\ **Before** (Linear / Bezier)\ ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/zLkjuFz9GN8YCwQKcq2A/register_led_fix_frame_rate_before.png)![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/cM4uWH9Ek8PLAvIJAimx/register_led_fix_frame_rate_bezier_before.png)\ **After** (Linear / Bezier)\ ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/yDb8s69WbipOXtbDr2Xk/register_led_fix_frame_rate_after.png)![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/7kFPTfd9Bef94qNlcfqD/blobs/bYYVNPmsokAI2M1k2vDD/register_led_fix_frame_rate_bezier_after.png) ### Performance * [#set-the-minimum-distance-between-anchors](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/formation/mesh#set-the-minimum-distance-between-anchors "mention") is 384x faster. Blender was slowing down with objects with many anchors. ## v3.2.2 -> v3.5.1 {% hint style="info" %} It is highly recommended to read again the documentation to not miss new information. {% endhint %} ### New #### General * All **buttons** and **properties** are documented in Blender inside tooltips. * Add **units** to **properties**. * The panels are reorganized and have the same arborescence as this documentation. * Hide/Show options automatically depending on the context. * Blender 3.6 should be preferred * Markers are added automatically for batched actions like (Takeoff, Land, Go to target, …) #### Performance * Progress bars have been added in the system console to follow the progression of long tasks * The collision check is much faster * The export is also faster * Increase FPS when playing the show #### JSON show file * Change the binary format * The binary format is now more compact * The exported color events can now either be a constant or a linear interpolation. * Change name convention * `.json` is automatically added to the filename during export, no need to add it manually * The date and time are added automatically to the exported file * Add metadata to the generated files * The Blender version * The Lightshow Creator and Loader version * The physical parameters (minimal distance, and maximum speed profile) * The JSON show range file generated with `Import & Export range` are different from JSON show file and can only be used in Blender with `Import range`. #### Conversion * Old shows generated with previous versions can be converted to this new version. * The converted show should be checked (show parameters, import back after exporting the converted show, …) #### [initialize-the-show](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/initialize-the-show "mention") * Drone repartition * Improve the mechanism to choose the placement of drones * Add an interactive visualization of the placement of the drones * Drone are now placed next to each other in the same family * `Purge scene` has been removed * `Prepare the scene` has been added to set up the show on a new file * Add keyframe type selection for the different keyframes (Takeoff, Land, Go to target, Set color, Magic color, Fire) #### [takeoff-and-land](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/takeoff-and-land "mention") * Integrate `Angle takeoff` in `Initialize show` #### [formation](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/formation "mention") * [mesh](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/formation/mesh "mention") * Remove `Scale mesh` by making `Min distance` interactive * [transition](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/formation/transition "mention") * Add **staggered transitions** * Add **swap tools** to fix collisions * Replace the checkboxes with named switches * Cannot use `Go to target` before taking off #### [color](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/color "mention") * Materials * Use only one material instead of two (increase FPS) * Change drones and effectors materials to visualize the white channel * [set-color](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/color/set-color "mention") * Add `Bezier` interpolation * Add `Set interpolation` * Add `Pick color` * Add `Swap color` * Add `Remove white` * [magic-color](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/color/magic-color "mention") * Apply effectors only on visible drones (hidden drones will be ignored) * Add `Interpolation` between registered keyframes * `Update effector` is applied immediately (no need to change the frame) * [color-settings](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/color/color-settings "mention") * Add `Emission strength` * Add `RGB / White ratio` * Add support for `Solid` shader viewing mode #### [check](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/check "mention") * Use recommended show parameters by default (minimal distance and speed profile settings) * Add `Min distance` for the collision check * Add `Check takeoff` * Add `Check autopilot format` * Failed checks will select the faulty drones and move to the first infraction frame if applicable #### [import-and-export](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/import-and-export "mention") * Export * Make `Export angle` interactive * If all checks pass the export should be successful * Fix increasing infraction errors during the export * Import * Can only use `Import` from a new file * If the export is successful the import should not produce errors #### [import-and-export-range](https://drotek.gitbook.io/lsc2/show-creation/import-and-export/import-and-export-range "mention") * Can export part of a show to reuse in other show