Release Notes

2025/03/25 ver2.3.1

• [Line length change] Added a new hotkey [Z] to extends to or trim at the intersection for the selected two lines.

• [Beveling] Supported batch beveling by range-selection

• [Beveling] Supported beveling of not-intersecting two lines

• [Beveling] When beveling, the line type of the rounded corner (arc) will be the same as the selected line.

• [Printing] The location of the XY100mm ruler for printing can be changed by clicking the print are in the print preview window.

• [Shape size editing] Now changing the size (length, angle, diameter, radius) of line, circle or arc directly specifying by number is supported. (Batch edit is also possible)

• [Redundant shapes] Added a feature to delete duplicate shapes on the same layer.

• [Ruler] Added a pop-up menu to show/hide the ruler (scale)

• [Beveling] Fixed a bug of beveling that arc is shown slightly off from the joint posiion with the line.

• [Auto Save] Fixed an issue with auto save that if there is a problem in auto-saved data, Leathercraft CAD will not be able to start up without deleting the autosave data.

• [Move or copy by set distance] Fixed an issue with Move or Copy by set distance that intersection calculation was not performed after move or copy.

• [Line symmetry] Fixed an issue in line symmetry that symmetry line was also duplicated.

2025/03/13 ver2.2.0

• [Leather Simulator] Added a feature to simulate the look of a closed shape by filling it with a leather image.

• [Stitching Simulator] Made it possible to change the thread color.

• [Stitching Simulator] Added a feature to fix the stitching order of the selected holes from the right-clicked position automatically.

• [Trimming] Improved the quality of triming of line-arc pair and line-ellipse pair

• [Editing Shapes] In some cases ruler does not work correctly and the distance calculations were inaccurate.

• [Layer] Fixed an issue with independent layer or duplicating shapes to a layer down below took very long time. [Moving shapes] Fixed an issue of moving a group of shapes and stitching holes that only a stitching hole was moving alone. [Internationalization] Added Armenian and Simplified Chinese to the UI language list (Thank you, all translation contributors!)

2025/02/08 ver2.1.7

• [Shape Dragging] Only the edge of the clicked and selected shape works as the snap point from this version. (every 1:8 point for a circle)

• [Snap feature] Snap candidates of the nearest shape from the mouse cursor are highlighted with green circle when creating or dragging shape or using the ruler.

• [Repository Template] A repository template now snaps or works as a snap candidate.

• [Text] Changed a parameter name from "Stretch" to "Tracking"

• [Beveling] Fixed a bug that beveling of lines with bigger than 135 degree.

2025/02/01 ver2.1.4

• [Beveling] When beveling a corner, if a specified line is connected to other lines with same angle, then those lines will be consolidated into one before performing beveling.

• [Text] Fixed an issue in Mac version v2.1.3 that a newly added text will be force rounded.

• [Font List] All the fonts registered to the system are now selectable (You can still edit the list).

2025/01/28 ver2.1.3

• [SIDE BAR] Added feature to automatically hide the right side bar to widen the workspace.

• [Text] Added a feature to transform the text to arch or ring shape.

• [Font List] Added a feature to edit the available font list for the text feature.

• [Printing] Added color printing mode in addition to the existing B&W printing mode.

• [SVG Import] Fixed an issue with SVG import that SVG files with "transform" element could not be imported in correct size or proportion.

• [Stitching] Changed the maximum stitching pitch from 10mm to 100mm.

• [Internationalization] Added German and Romanian to the UI language list (Thank you, all translation contributors!)

2024/12/07 ver2.0.8

• [Mandala] In Mac version, converting an oval in Mandala mode into a template part by pressing F9 key crashes.

• [Layer] Fixed an issue with layer list that when only one layer is visible, performing "Show all layers" from the right-click menu causes an error.

• [Printing] Fixed an issue with printing in white background mode that the background is printed as very thin gray rather than white.

• [Demo data] Fixed an issue with the demo data that the pattern on the left doesn't have the thumb hole in the front leather.

2024/12/02 ver2.0.7

• [Oval] An oval is now stored as four Bezier curves from this version to support rotation and use in Mandala.

• [Painted Part] When converting selected shapes into a template object, closed potions will be converted to a template path object filled with the selected color.

• [Demo] A demo project is loaded at startup by default. (Can be disabled.)

• [Line Palette] Increased the number of line palettes from 10 to 40.

• [Line Palette] Enhanced color selection in the line palette editor.

• [Show Order] Added a feature to bring selected shapes to front or send them back from the right-click menu.

• [Shape Selection] Now only the top shape will be selected when clicking a point with multiple shapes.

• [DFX/SVG Export] Optimized the order of shapes to be exported as DFX or SVG.

• [Bezier Curves] Changed the behavior of symmetrical Bezier control point editing (again). If there is only one Bezier curve connected, [SHIFT]+dragging a Bezier control point works as symmetric mode.

• [French Pricking Iron] Fixed the length issue with French pricking iron when the width is set to 0 (for cutting machines).

• [Performance] Improved the speed performance by skipping the intersection calculations for obviously not intersecting shapes.

2024/11/15 ver2.0.1

• [Auto Stitching] Improved the algorithm for the auto stitching pitch calculations. It's much faster from this version.

• [Internationalization] Fixed some typos, etc.

2024/11/14 ver2.0.0

• [Performance] Improved calculation engine to speed up the rendering when a lot of shapes are there.

• [Mandala] The intersections of Mandala circle guide and section divider lines now function as snap points.

• [Mandala] Fixed an issue that shapes belong to a Mandala cannot be moved to different layer.

• [Mandala] Trimming and offset features are enabled in Mandala mode from this version.

• [Distance Marking] When stamping a template object in the repository using distance marking feature, now it follows the angle of the curve or the line at the location of stamp.

• [SVG/DX Export] Improved the exporting algorithm for SVG and DXF suitable for laser engravers or cutting machines such as xTool, Glowforge, etc.

• [SVG/DX Export] Added a checkbox in the SVG/DXF export form to convert dotted lines and dashed lines as solid line. (Dotted or dashed lines appears weird when imported into xTool XCS).

• [Bezier Curve] Splitting a Bezier curve by [ALT]+click now works only when the target curve is selected.

• [Bezier Curve] Synchronized Bezier control point editing for the two jointed curves (Hold SHIFT key when dragging) now works only when both curves are selected.

• [Bezier Curve] Fixed an issue that when editing a Bezier control point with holding a SHIFT key, a jointed shape (line, arc, etc.) was forced to change to a Bezier curve.

• [Layer] Added a feature to set/unset a layer as Independent Layer that does not interact with other layer. (The snap feature for sticky points still works)

• [Layer] Added a feature to duplicate the selected shapes on the layer below and set the destination layer as an independent layer.

• [Intel Mac] Fixed an issue with Intel Mac that an error occurs when trying to draw a line from inside of a line.

• [Shape Editing] Made the intersections of invisible shapes invisible as well.

• [Shape Editing] Optimized the line thickness based on the current scale.

• [Intersections] Improved the intersection finding algorithm considering floating point errors.

• [Internationalization] Fixed UI formatting issues of some forms

2024/11/04 ver1.9.0

• [New Secret Feature] Added "Box Joint Maker" feature to the secret features.

• [Shape Dragging] Made it slightly easier to start dragging selected shapes with mouse.

2024/10/26 ver1.8.9

• [Negative Value Input] Fixed a bug that some number input boxes were not accepting negative number input.

• [Shape Selection] Fixed an issue with selecting connected shapes by double-clicking also selected shapes on different layers. (You can still do this with holding a Ctrl key）

• [Moving Circle] Fixed an issue that drag-moving circle(s) with line(s) sometimes causes relative position shift of the selected circles.

• [Internationalization] Added Polish to the UI language list (Thank you, all translation contributors!)

2024/10/09 ver1.8.8

• [Internationalization] Added Brazilian Portuguese to the UI language list (Thank you, all translation contributors!)

• [Arc] Fixed an issue with creating offset for an arc that the color is forced to purple regardless of the selected line type in the palette.

• [Stitching Mode] Fixed an issue with stitching mode that both radio buttons (auto/manual) are set non-selected by default.

2024/9/23 ver1.8.7

• [Line & Circle] When drawing a line, the contact points to a circle are highlighted and snap.

• [Line & Circle] When dragging a circle, it will snap to the contacts point of near by lines.

• [Trimming] Fixed an issue of trimming circle or arc that sometimes over trimmed beyond intersections or joints.

• [Setting Dialog] Group boxes are not shown in correct sizes. Fixed.

• [Internationalization] Added French and Turkish to the UI language list (Thank you, all translation contributors!)

• [Internationalization] Fixed an issue of TSV file import.

2024/9/8 ver1.8.3

• [LINE Shape] Added a feature to edit the length of a line by specifying the value

• [Circle] Added a feature to edit the diameter of a circle by specifying the value

• [Shape Dragging] When drag-moving selected shapes, press and holding a SHIFT key fixes the direction either horizontal or vertical.

• [Scale] While the scale is shown by hot-key ["s" key], press and holding a SHIFT key fixes the direction either horizontal or vertical.

• [Internationalization] Now the size of UI parts or the font size will be changed automatically when switching language.

• [Internationalization] Added Spanish, Italian and Russian to the UI language list (Thank you, all translation contributors!)

2024/8/23 ver1.8.0

• [Line Symmetry] Fixed a bug that a line on a different layer cannot be specified as the symmetry line.

• [Secret Feature] Added a stamp simulator as a secret feature.

• [SVG Export] Fixed an issue that some applications were not able to import a SVG file generated by Leathercraft CAD. (Such as TinkerCAD)

• [Loading] Improved the error handling when tried to open non-Leathercraft CAD file or the file is corrupted.

• [Tracing] Supported importing a PDF file with multiple pages (PDF import feature is still Windows only)

• [Tracing] Now tracing images are saved inside the Leathercraft CAD file. (You don't need to keep the original image files after import).

• [Tracing] Now you can move tracing images by dragging them with the mouse when you are in Tracing mode.

• [Translation] Added a feature to translate Leathercraft CAD to other languages. (You will need to request me to become a contributor).

• [Bezier curve] Supported splitting feature for Bezier curve with Alt + Click (Option + Click for Mac).

• [Bezier curve] Supported trimming feature for Bezier curve.

• [Bezier curve] Changed the spec to keep the control points of Bezier curve if Shift key is pressed during dragging an edge.

• [Bezier curve] Double clicking on a control point of Bezier curve to make the connected Bezier curve's control point symmetrical.

• [Bezier curve] Added right-click menu to the control points of Bezier curve to make the opponent diagonal, same length, or symmetrical.

• [Bezier curve] Changed the spec to move the jointed Bezier curves control point symmetrically if Shift key is pressed during dragging a control point.

• [Print preview] Fixed an issue that trace images were not aligned in the print preview screen

• [Auto stitch] Fixed an issue that the fixed pitch mode was ignored for a looped (closed) stitching line.

• [Dimensions] Changed the hot key for toggling with or without arrow mode when editing a dimension line.

• [Version check] Added a feature to check if there is a newer version of Leathercraft CAD available or not at the app launch.

• [Bezier curves] Added a feature to show the support line for manual offset editing

• [Auto Stitch] Fixed a bug in auto stitching feature that sometimes the first auto stitch action after application launch generated incomplete stitching or weird pitch.

• [Sticking Holes] Added a right-click menu to count the number of stitching holes on the selected stitching lines.

• [Layer] Added a feature to temporary ignore layer by pressing CTRL ＋Alt + I

• [Layer] Changed the layer related shortcut keys of macOS version from Ctrl + Alt to cmd + option

• [Layer] Optimized the behavior of hide other layers and show all layers

• [Layer] Added a feature to move selected shapes to other layer.

• [Dimension Line] Added a text orientation toggle checkbox and arrow only mode (no anchor lines)

• [Stitching Simulator] The next stitching hole information was not loaded properly. Fixed.

• [Repository] Changed the structure of the repository from list to tree structure for easier management of templates

• [Layer] Added layer features

• [Expand/Shrink] Added expand/shrink of selected shapes only for horizontal or vertical direction

• [Move] Added a feature to move the selected shapes for 1mm, 0.1mm, or 0.01mm with CTRL, CTRL+SHIFT, CTRL + ALT ＋ Cursor keys （In macOS, Cursor key + command, command + Shift, command + Option）

• [Symmetry] Fixed a bug in line symmetry that symmetry shapes are created at a wrong place when the symmetry line is almost vertical (but not vertical).

• [Others] Fixed typos and truncated labels

• [Printing] Fixed a bug that the scale wasn't printed if it's not tile printing mode.

• [Printing] Added multi-page printing feature

• [Printing] Added tile-printing feature

• [Print Calibration] Changed the spec for calibration to do it with Portraid orientation. Then software will automatically flip the calibration value when printing in Landscape orientation.

• [Windows11 Issue] The Windows11 issue seems still exists that the print dialog goes behind the main window and app looks frozen. Added another trick to avoid this issue. Hopefully it works.

• [Convert to Path] Added a right-click menu to convert selected shape(s) into a path object.

• [SVG Import] Added support for SVG file that describes coordinates in virtual coordinates defined by viewport.

• [Snap Feature] Added a feature to assign a point to snap to the other points (right-click->Set mouse pointer position as the snap point of the Selected Shapes）

• [Grid Snap] Assigning a snap point will also enable snap to grid.

• [Bezier Curve] When an edge of a Bezier curve is moved the nearest control point also moves. （Dragging with SHIFT key keeps the control point fixed）

• [Repository] Added a feature to separate a repository template into shapes.

• [Repository] A Bezier curve was registered to the repository as a chunk of small lines, but now a Bezier curve is registered as a Bezier curve.

• [Repository] An arc was registered to the repository as a chunk of small lines, but now an arc is registered as one or more Bezier curves.

• [Repository] A circle was registered to the repository as a chunk of small lines, but now registered as four Bezier curves.

• [SVG Import] A SVG file was imported as a single non-editable object in the earlier versions, but now it's imported as individual shapes.

• [SVG Import] Non-grouped SVG files were not supported in earlier versions but it's supported from this version.

• [SVG Export of Arc] An arc is exported to SVG file as one or more Bezier curves instead of a chunk of small lines.

• [Arc and Bezier curve] Added a right-click feature to convert an arc into one or more Bezier curves.

• [Fixed Pitch Stitching] Fixed a bug that the default fixed pitch stitching was not working properly.

• [Data Bug] Added a self data repair mechanism when there is a shape without assigned ID.

• [DXF Export] Flip Y axis option was not working for DFX export. Fixed.

• [Intersections] Sometimes intersection identification was not working properly. Fixed.

• [Alignment] Added features to align selected shapes left, right, top, bottom, and center horizontally or vertically.

• [DXF Export] Added a feature to export a project as DXF file format.

• [Trace] Added a hot key to show/hide tracing images.

• [UI Bug Fixes] Fixed some UI issues (mostly in macOS) such as truncated words, etc.

• [EULA] Update the EULA and eliminated the commercial license. Not only the individuals but also commercial organizations are allowed to use Leathercraft CAD for free even for commercial use.

• Added a link to an online donation site “Buy Me a Coffee”
• https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leathercraft
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• [SVG Export] Fixed an issue with macOS version that some of the buttons are overlapped with other parts in the SVG export window.

• [LINE] Added "Horizontal" and "Vertical" radio button in the line tool bar.

• [ARC] Now LINE shapes snap at the quarterly points.

• [Dimension Line] Improved the size text position when the single line mode is selected not to overlap with the line.

• [Speed Improvement] Improved drawing speed by ignoring shapes outside the view area when drawing.

• [Speed Improvement] Arc mid point calculation was extremely slow. Fixed.

• [Printing] Add an option to print only the selected shapes.

• [Print] Fixed a printing issue with macOS version that shapes were printed with thicker line.

• [Line shape] Now LINE shapes snap at the quarter and middle point.

• [Arc shape] Now ARC shapes snap at the middle point.

• [Mouse operation] Improved mouse-click sensitivity for high sensitivity mouse devices such as Apple's Magic Mouse.

• [Mouse operation] Improved edge move sensitivity so that it will not move an edge by mistake when trying to move a shape.

• [Mouse operation] Added an option to reverse the zooming direction when using mouse wheel.

• [Keyboard operation] Added an option to reverse the grid area scroll direction when using cursor key.

• [Print Calibration] Added an explanation in the option form how to perform print calibration.

• [SVG Export] Added an option to export only the selected shapes.

• [SVG Export] Added an option not to export shapes with invisible line type(s).