Bug fix release 14-Aug-2019
Posted: August 14th, 2019, 6:30 am
I have posted a new release (14-Aug-2019).
The changes (taken from the update log) are:
Clone, Paint and Smudge: If the input image size does not match the original image size, you now have the option of clearing all the strokes before continuing. Also, when saving settings as the default, no strokes are saved.
Compare: fixed flashing at top of preview area.
Speck and Scratch Removal Tools: fixed problem causing previous actions of tools not being displayed when editing the transformation.
Speck Removal: added a new speck removal method. The old method interpolates image data across the speck in the direction that provides the best match across the speck. This works well if the background has no texture and is well approximated by a linear gradient. The new method searches around the edge of the speck for a patch that most closely matches the area around the speck and then copies the patch over the speck. This method does a better job of retaining the texture of the image but may not work quite as well if the background is smooth. Both methods are pretty good at preserving edges near the speck. Also, specks other than the current one are now displayed with a small circle in their center to make them easier to select. Script files involving Speck Removal from previous versions of PWP will still work, but script files created with the newest version will not work with older versions.
The changes (taken from the update log) are:
Clone, Paint and Smudge: If the input image size does not match the original image size, you now have the option of clearing all the strokes before continuing. Also, when saving settings as the default, no strokes are saved.
Compare: fixed flashing at top of preview area.
Speck and Scratch Removal Tools: fixed problem causing previous actions of tools not being displayed when editing the transformation.
Speck Removal: added a new speck removal method. The old method interpolates image data across the speck in the direction that provides the best match across the speck. This works well if the background has no texture and is well approximated by a linear gradient. The new method searches around the edge of the speck for a patch that most closely matches the area around the speck and then copies the patch over the speck. This method does a better job of retaining the texture of the image but may not work quite as well if the background is smooth. Both methods are pretty good at preserving edges near the speck. Also, specks other than the current one are now displayed with a small circle in their center to make them easier to select. Script files involving Speck Removal from previous versions of PWP will still work, but script files created with the newest version will not work with older versions.