Pyware 3D Updates

  • Adjustments to Localizations.
  • Edited Menu Items
  • Edit Handle thickness changes with size
  • New Java for better performance
  • Updated UDB Export
  • New Support for Apple Silicon Computers
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements from v11
  • New backend server support
  • Corrects issue with the Cast List not opening properly when the classic perspective is open.
  • Corrects issue with launching the program on some windows machines.
  • Compatibility with UDB update December 2018
  • Corrected issue with Real View sorting of translucent props
  • Added confirmation window once “Sync by Tempo” is complete
  • Localization changes
  • Printing
    • Overlay and Paths can be saved as default
    • Adjusted layout for Production Notes printed below the chart
    • Merge subset counts added as separate option in print coordinates
  • Added fallback selection for finding performer in a production of exact symbol and label
  • Corrected issue with printing in performer’s perspective with standard props
  • Corrected issue with hidden performers displaying while using Adjuster tool
  • Corrected Page Tab Options window sizing
  • Corrected issue with pasting more performers than selected
  • Adjusted scaling logic of focus point in the Real View
  • Adjusted hash naming logic
  • Adjusted logic for finding the user Documents folder
  • Added check for Real View Size to make sure it fits on the monitors available
  • Low Graphics Performance option added to File > Application Options > Display
    • This will automatically be launched when integrated graphics cards are detected
  • Track Tool
    • Leader is bolder
    • Leader is selected based on grouping order
  • Added UI scaling to additional windows
  • Added line guide for Spiral Tool to show the drawn shape
  • Real View
    • Added transparent backdrop for HUD
    • Cleaned up UI font
    • Corrected nullPointer issue when opening some files
    • Added check to see if Real View is off screen to reset to default location
  • Drill Books
    • Adjusted coordinate line to fit 3 digit set numbers
    • Corrected issue with chart not sizing properly with large amounts of notes
  • Corrected issue with merged subsets “next” overlay not printing
  • Adjusted order of prop outlines to show below performer symbols
  • Adjusted length of yard line ticks
  • Production Sheet
    • Corrected issue with export if sets were missing a sync
    • Adjusted rows to show all wrapped text
    • Corrected issue with adding a page tab on the last count of the drill using the “Add tab” function
  • Adjusted logic for testing and locating the User Documents folder for documents folders that are unavailable when Pyware launches
  • Corrected issue where csv files could not be selected to import
  • Corrected issue in Freeform tool that would not snap the handle to the increment set in the Console
  • Corrected issue with performer height not displaying
  • UDBapp
    • Log-in credentials can now be saved for future use
  • New software update notifications
  • Privacy Policy link added to bug tracking request
  • Corrected performer height not properly displaying when performer is copied from a performer prop
  • Corrected issue with Combine Print not saving coordinate terminology
  • Corrected issue with Application Option window scrolling on Mac OS
  • Corrected issue with Real View remaining paused after a print menu was opened
  • Corrected issue with charts not printing if a subset is at count 0
  • Corrected issue with charts not printing with merged subsets
  • Corrected issue with print dialogs not opening when the Classic Perspective is enabled
  • Corrected issue with zooming charts when no performers are on the field
  • Corrected issue with adding new division lines in the Grid Designer
  • User Interface
    • Adjusted various panel sizes to better fit text
  • Printing
    • Print Charts
      • Transitional counts properly reflect overlay set
      • Pathways now reflect merging subsets
      • Zoom to largest print out option adjusted to accommodate parade grids
      • Locked performers are not zoomed to when choosing to zoom to largest print out
      • Custom size option when printing symbols as dots
      • Custom font choices for Drill Title, Notes, and Set Info
    • Print Drill Books
      • Custom font selection for Notes
    • Print Coordinates
      • Page breaks can be inserted between performer coordinate sheets
  • Audio Sync
    • New sync by page tab tempo
    • New sync from count
      • When starting at a count other than zero, the audio file will play 8 counts of lead in prior to beginning the sync
  • Grid Designer
    • Custom Hash Names
    • Custom Grid line weighting
    • Text entry for Marker location
    • Text entry for Divider location
  • Production Sheet
    • Export now includes page sync times
    • CSV file types can now be imported
  • Application Options
    • Custom color selection for locked performers
    • Option to hide cursor for pen input devices
  • Document Options
    • Author Copyright images
      • Watermark on Real View
      • Option to print on drill chart
      • Image is a 4×1 image ratio, suggested size of 800×200 pixels
  • Visuals Editor
    • New Face Grouping Order
    • New Face Reverse Grouping Order
    • Text entry for exact facing angle
  • Drawing Tools
    • Cloning
      • Default clone is radial
      • New clone linearly
      • New clone concentrically (only available on some drawing tools)
    • Adjusted Bezier, Free form, and Curve tool to not overwrite custom matching when adding to the form
  • Page Tab Editor
    • Added Tempo column
  • General
    • Improved Proximity Match logic
    • Adjusted internal store for new order processing gateway
    • New Java Runtime Environment
    • Silent Install option for lab computer management
    • Save As defaults to drill package file type
    • Added contact information request for beta tracking
    • New continuation file defaults to continue from the last page tab (previously defaulted to last count in drill file)
  • Corrected performer height not updating when changing from Performer Prop to Performer
  • Corrected issue with Production Sheet Notes not applying when entered in the expanded window
  • Corrected issue with Date and License information cutting off on chart print out
  • Performer height from Cast List now properly shown in Real View
  • Removed noticed for hidden or locked performers when opening a drill that contains hidden or locked performers
  • Increased the thickness of Performer Prop outlines to be easier seen when on top of yard lines
  • Corrected file sorting in file dialogs
  • Corrected crab walk animation
  • Corrected Set Info size saving as default
  • Corrected issue with large color variations on symbols
  • New Java Runtime
  • Printing
    • Batch Printing
      • All print preferences for print jobs are available in File > Print
      • Window reworked to be scrollable
    • Print Charts
      • New print audio sync time
      • Hash Mark thickness is increased when “Thicker Yard Lines” is print preference is enabled
      • “Print symbols as dots” print preference tied into Symbol font print size
      • Custom Production Sheet column names print in text area to better identify Notes area of chart
    • Print Coordinates
      • Font size increased slightly
    • Label connection line thickness reduced when printing
  • Knife/Glue Tool
    • New Group to End option
    • New Grouping order color option
    • New flip grouped order option
  • New File
    • Option to continue from last Set (page tab)
  • Added Tab traversal to Page Tab Options text boxes
  • User Interface
    • Now sizes up to 400%
    • Animation tool tips is tied to “Show Count Track Tool Tips” in Application Options > Ease of Access
    • Several adjustments made to accommodate high resolution displays
  • Performer Props
    • Now display size and bounding area on the drill chart
    • Bounding area will now print below the symbols on the drill chart
  • Console
    • Label positioning now applies to all counts in the selected range
  • Adjusted the matching coloring to size with the editing handle size to be more visible
  • Adjusted logic in Group to End and Find Next in the Knife/Glue Tool
  • Translation Changes
  • Ticks in Grid Designer will now properly align on first launch of the Grid Designer
  • Corrected issue with performers and performer props being interchanged in the Real View when editing a form
  • Corrected issue with Print Set info not being removed properly when unchecked
  • Corrected issue with 3D App Exporter and UDBapp Exporter with files that did not have all performers labeled
  • Corrected issue in File> Print> Print/Preview with charts not printing
  • Corrected issue with Drillbook Printer not properly removing prop images when selected
  • Corrected the Adjuster tool edit path:
    • No longer allowed to delete the start or end point of the path in edit mode
    • Added ability to shift click to add or remove a path handle
  • Corrected issue with the “Same as Secondary” option not applying properly in the Label tool if it was the only change made
  • Corrected True NCAA Grid and True HS Grid Back hashes
  • Corrected yard tick positioning when printing in Performer View
  • Exporting
    • UDBapp integration
    • 3D App export automatically labels unlabeled performers for export only
  • Shortcuts
    • Label position “Same as Secondary” in Display > Label Positioning
  • Printing
    • Print QR Code will automatically attempt to format incorrect Dropbox and Google Drive links
    • Print audio sync time available in Print Charts
  • Visuals
    • New march style “Move with Prop”
      • Shows the pose or move set in visuals instead of marching when the performer is being moved with the prop
  • Performer Pit Props show boundary in the design view
  • Corrected issue with coordinate hashes not saving defaults
  • Corrected issues with importing visuals with performer props in the Cast List Editor
  • Custom hash name in the print coordinates
  • Props
    • Grand Piano
  • Shortcuts
    •  Ctrl+Scroll Wheel to zoom the design grid
    • More shortcuts added to Default Shortcut Set
  • Cast List Note now available in Performer Labeling tool
  • Display Menu
    • Unlock Selection
      • Requires the selection to be made with the Selection History tool
    • Show Selection
      • Requires the selection to be made with the Selection History tool
  • Adjusted logic to correct drill coordinate terms that may have been saved incorrectly
  • Adjusted lowest UI Size on drawing tool panels to show the interval alignment options
  • Improved Real View performance on Macs
  • Corrected printing offset grids in performer viewpoint
  • Corrected issue with Coordinates not printing across multiple pages with subsets
  • Corrected issue with Real View not animating properly when changing from Performer to Prop in the same drill
  • Corrected issue with the Coordinate terminology not loading properly after restarting the program
  • Corrected issue with Selection History tool selecting locked performers
  • Corrected mixed interval of shapes not properly setting interval of 1st performer
  • Corrected temporary documents location coming up improperly
  • Z- Axis functionality (Performers on Props)
    • Performers and objects can now stand on other objects (props)
  • Printing
    •  DrillBook Print Formatting
      • Print Production Notes
      • Print blank note lines
    • Option to not Print Floor Cover
    • Merge subset counts option
    • Hashes now display as FH/BH on printed coordinate sheets
    • Coordinates automatically add a blank page to ensure that only 1 performer will print on a page
  • Grid layout selection added in the Print Charts and Print Coordinates windows
  • UI Scaling for menu items and dialog
  • Color can be applied to range on Count Track
  • Colored Page Tabs and Range applied simultaneously
  • Default Label distance option in Document Options
  • Shortcuts
    •  Ctrl+Click on the Real View Scroll bar to reset to center
    • Mouse wheel zooms in/out when using the Grid Zoom tool
    • Right-click or double-click on Page Tab to see Page Tab Options
    • CTRL+ALT click a Page Tab to delete the Page Tab
  • Coordinate grid terminology to the drill file to be saved uniquely for each drill
  • Venues
    •  Small School Venue
  • Performer Props
    • Podiums 2 Tier, 3 Tier, 4 Tier
    • Stairs
    • Metal Bleachers
  • Equipment
    • Drum Major Baton
    • Double Sided Flag
  • Production Sheet
    • Columns can be renamed (Application Options > Display (tab))
    • Data for a page can be edited in the Page Tab Options window
  • Real View
    • Distance Left/Right and Front/Back from the camera focal point in Real View FPS
    • Visible focal point while Real View FPS is displayed
    • Window sizes up to 4k resolution
    • Additional Preset sizes in Display (menu) > Real View
    • Increased FPS cap to 120
    • Update 3D rendering engine
  • Performers can now have 2 line labels
  • Mac versions will now use Arial font on the Note and Set information on the chart printout
  • Adjusted test for networked Documents folders checking for visible but not available domain drives
  • Division and subdivision lines are slightly thicker
  • Crab Step style will apply only when hips are out side of 45 degrees of straight front and back
  • Corrected issue with Morph tool not displaying all information in the Console
  • Corrected issue with Classic Perspective not running
  • Corrected issue with Tool Palette not dividing properly
  • Corrected an issue with the undo not working properly
  • Corrected issue with coordinate printing on Mac intermittently not finishing the print process
  • Corrected issue with memory allocation not releasing after printing charts or coordinates
  • Corrected issue with Undo on Japanese localization
  • Corrected issue with 4 step dot grid being offset improperly
  • Corrected printability of dot grid
  • Corrected print transparency on Movable Floor Covers
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  • If you are updating from version 9.2.6 and not had your license migrated to the portal please fill out the Portal Migration Form, this will allow us to send you the new license information needed to register the new version 9.3.
  • Click on the appropriate operating system platform.

Version 9 Installer for Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3 Mac OS X

Version 9 Installer for Intel Mac OS X

Version 9 Installer for Windows

      • Save the installer to your computer.
  • Locate the downloaded installer file on your computer and double-click on the file to start the install.
  • Follow the screen prompts.
  • NOTE: If you are updating from version 9.2.6 or older please delete the existing program install location before installing the update.

    Windows Install Location –
    C:\Program Files\Pyware 3D v9

    Mac Install Location –
    \Applications\Pyware 3D v9
Minimum System Requirements:
  • Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit / Mac OS X 11
  • Processor: 2.2 Ghz Dual Core Processor / Apple M1
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Disk Space: 600 MB
  • Graphics: Supporting OpenGL 2.0 ATI Radeon R9 270 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti Intel Iris 6100
  • Internet Connection
Recommended System Requirements:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit / macOS 11
  • Processor: 2.4 Ghz Quad Core Processor / Apple M1 Pro or faster
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM 
  • Disk Space: 600 MB
  • Graphics: Supporting OpenGL 2.0 ATI Radeon RX 5600 XT NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 
  • Internet Connection
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