4.3.1
2023-12-11
What's New - Linea Sketch 4.3.1
Fixed a number of bugs dealing with imported, pasted or transformed content on documents in different orientations and more.
BUG FIXES
• Fixed a bug causing copied content to import / paste at the wrong aspect ratio
• Copied selections now respect the orientation of the sketch when pasted
• Copying semi-transparent content across multiple layers respects its opacity when pasting or merging that content into a new layer
• Transformed selections no longer shift position when merging to a new layer
• Fixed visual glitches in the project view when moving or reordering sketches
• Fixed an animation glitch that could affect the closing of zoomed sketches
4.3
2023-11-07
Draw with a variety of seamless textures, change the cropping and aspect ratio of existing sketches, customize a sketch's thumbnail in the Project View, and more.
NEW FEATURES
• Textures: Draw with a variety of pre-defined seamless textures
- Open Layer options > tap the Textures icon (dot grid) to activate
- Quickly select from a wide range of useful textures:
- Abstract patterns (waves, scales, fur)
- Architectural Materials (wood, stone, etc.)
- Halftone dots (various screen densities)
- Hatchings (crosshatching, angled, broken, etc.)
- Stipples (light, medium, heavy)
- Also works with Clear Ink as a stencil to erase patterns from your drawing
- Use in tandem with Transparency Masking to confine textures to a specific area of your sketch
• Canvas Resizing:
- Change the overall size and aspect ratio of existing sketches
- Tap More Actions (⋯) > Edit Canvas Size from within a sketch
- Adjust the canvas based on screen size, aspect ratio, or custom settings
- Quickly change aspect ratios based on a list of existing presets
- Use Freeform to manually adjust the canvas size as needed
- Expand canvases of sketches created on iPhone quickly and easily
IMPROVEMENTS
• Thumbnail Framing:
- Easily customize the appearance of a sketch's thumbnail in the Project view
- Open an existing sketch and zoom in / pan to highlight a portion of the drawing
- Once closed, the project view reflects the new framing for the sketch
- Great for highlighting a particular portion of a sketch in the Project View
• Updated the Blending Tool to achieve a smoother result when blending
BUG FIXES
• Fixed a bug that could prevent autosaving of sketches while working
• Turning off "ZipLine polygon support" in Settings now works properly
• Fixed a bug that allowed zooming of the drawing view while an iCloud document was still loading.
4.2.3
2023-08-18
Fixed a critical bug that caused some sketches to fail to save properly and fixed a small memory issue with time-lapse movies.
BUG FIXES
• Fixed a critical bug that prevented sketches from autosaving under certain circumstances, causing potential loss of work
• Fixed a small memory leak that occurred while time-lapse movies were being generated in the background
4.2.2
2023-06-07
BUG FIXES
⁕ ZipShapes no longer cause autosave to fail while drawing
⁕ Fixed a crash when duplicating the same lasso selection twice
4.2.1
2023-03-09
Improvements for pixel-perfect rendering when lassoing, merging or transforming selections across layers. Plus, bug fixes and a link to follow us on Mastodon.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Pixel accuracy for transformed and merged floating selections:
- Selections now merge as cleanly as possible into other layers
- Selections move in pixel-sized steps for optimum display when re-positioning
- Selections remain pixel-aligned when rotated in 90° increments or flipped horizontally or vertically
BUG FIXES
• The dynamic island no longer visually intrudes on the canvas on iPhone
• Info bezel displays the offset values in pixels when transforming selections
• Removed Twitter and added Follow us on Mastodon in Settings
4.2
2023-01-24
Create textured strokes, shapes, and edges with Organic Ink. Design precisely with new templates. Import and export a wider array of file types, and much more.
NEW FEATURES
• Organic Ink:
- New option for Pen and Fill tools
- Create textured strokes with the Pen tool
- Shade wide areas organically by tilting the Apple Pencil as you draw
- Create enclosed shapes with rough, organic edges with the Fill tool
• Import & Export:
- Project Menu > More Actions (⋯) to import / export a wider array of files
- Import multiple files simultaneously
- Import sketches from single and multi-page PDF files
- Import images from PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and PSD files
- Import pages from 53/WeTransfer Paper journals
- Export Linea documents to iCloud, Dropbox, etc. via the Files App
IMPROVEMENTS
• ZipLine and ZipShape improvements:
- ZipLines respond to variations in pressure from the Apple Pencil
- Undoing a ZipShape restores the original stroke on the canvas
- Undo restores each step of ZipShape transformations as long as the transformation controls are active
- Undo of additional ZipLine segments keeps the ZipLine active for adding a different segment
• Sharing extension improvements:
- Project names are now sorted
- Trash folder is no longer shown
- Last project selected is now the default
• Selection improvements:
- Greater flexibility when undoing selections
- Transformations can be undone back to their original state, where the set of layers to include in the selection can be changed
- Improved the process for merging selected content into other layers
• Added a new Extra Large 1×1 Grid template
• Added a new App Design phone template with a Dynamic Island
• Locking via the Canvas Compass is now saved as a part of the sketch
• Selecting a layer now subtly flashes its contents for better visibility
• Images larger than the canvas are now scaled down when importing
BUG FIXES
• Painting with the watercolor brush now renders colors more accurately
• Repeated applications of Clear Ink now results in a more natural effect
• Sketches now appear correctly when shared via the Sketch action menu
• Fixed a crash when merging a selection into another layer
• Fixed a number of undo bugs with active selections
• Fixed undo issue after a selection was cleared or cut
• Screenshots on iOS 16 can now be shared with Linea
4.1.1
2022-08-30
• Fixed crashes on iPhone
4.1
2022-05-17
Organize projects into collections, turn any tool into a textured eraser with Clear Ink, draw inside elements with Transparency Masking, and explore a new video Help Library.
NEW FEATURES
• Project Collections: Organize your projects into handy groups
- Arrange, name, and organize collections however you like
- Drag and drop projects into collections to update
- Assign custom thumbnails for quick reference
- Collections sync across platforms via iCloud
- Turn the Collection list on or off using Settings
• Transparency Masking: Draw inside or recolor existing canvas elements
- Activate from layer options palette
- The layer's transparent pixels are ignored while drawing
- Use any tool inside to quickly shade, add texture, or recolor
- Automatically "stays within the lines" on any layer
• Clear Ink: Draw or paint with transparency to "erase" areas of a sketch
- Select the chip at the top of the color palette to activate
- Turns any existing drawing tool into a "textured eraser"
- Clear Ink knocks back existing color based on tool size and pressure
- Blend areas of one layer into another to create textured effects easily
• Video Help Library: Learn how to get the most from Linea Sketch
- Watch helpful, step-by-step tutorials
- Explore in-depth walkthroughs of key features
- Enjoy time-lapse drawings to see how other artists work
- Picture-in-picture allows you to follow along while working in Linea
IMPROVEMENTS
• Project View:
- New Trash container in the Project View safeguards your sketches
- Deleted sketches are now placed in the Trash, not permanently deleted
- Sketches stay in the Trash until emptied manually
• Apple Pencil Double-Tap Actions:
- New Clear Ink action added in Preferences > Apple Pencil > Pencil Double-Tap
- Quickly toggle between the currently selected color and Clear Ink
• Colors:
- The hex values of custom color chips can now be copied as regular text
- Visual improvements to custom color chips to identify them more quickly
• Templates:
- New templates section for Games
- Sports scoresheets for baseball & bowling
- RPG Character Sheet
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- Improved clarity of the template icon
BUG FIXES
• Fixed theme-related interface bugs with custom color selection
• ZipSquares and Rectangles are now drawn with pixel-perfect edges
4.0.1
2021-11-16
Use Annotations to add text to your sketches, paint organically with a Watercolor Brush, lock layers to protect your drawing, and enjoy enhancements for all tools!
NEW FEATURES
• Annotations: Add simple text labels and notes to your sketches
- Tap the "Aa" icon to enter Annotation mode, then on the sketch to create a label
- Edit Annotations with iOS Scribble or tap with a finger to use the keyboard
- Choose from a variety of fonts & save your favorite as a Canvas Default
- Easily adjust Annotation text alignment, color, rotation, and size
- Merge Annotations to a layer to add additional effects
• Watercolor Brush: Paint and fill your sketch with organic pigment
- Three brush sizes that vary with pressure of Apple Pencil
- Choose between three modes:
- Simple - Textured, painterly strokes
- Wet - Watery strokes with pooled pigment at edges
- Cloud - Textured splats & speckles for skies, landscapes, or backgrounds
• Lockable Layers: Prevent changes and secure your work
- Tap on lock icon in Layer palette to lock or unlock
- Locked layers cannot be edited, merged, or selected with the lasso
- Layers can still be rearranged, toggled, and sampled with the eyedropper
IMPROVEMENTS
• General:
- Compatibility with iOS and iPadOS 15
- Updated tool palettes for the new iPad mini
- New video tutorials: Settings > More Linea Sketch Tips
• Tools & Backgrounds:
- New Cotton paper background
- New larger tool sizes for the Technical Pencil, Art Pencil, and Marker
- Improved paging for additional brush sizes
• Colors:
- Reorganize custom color chips by tapping, holding, then dragging
- Drag colors from other apps (like Pastel) into Linea's custom color sets
• ZipShape Radius Control:
- Adjust the corner radius of square or rectangular ZipShapes
- Change all four corners simultaneously with a tap on any green control
- Tap and hold on a green control to adjust a single corner
• Information Bezel & Transforms:
- Bezel is now easier to read when transforming selections or ZipShapes
- Corner radii displayed for ZipShape rectangles & squares
- Element being adjusted is highlighted in the bezel
- Transforms snap to sizes (100%, 200%, etc.) & aspect ratios (1:1, 3:4, 2:1, etc.)
- QuickToggle for snapping: hold down finger while dragging with Apple Pencil
• Time-lapse:
- Exported time-lapse movies now hold the final frame for five seconds
- Improvements to time-lapse reliability and playback
- iPhone can now export 30 second clips
BUG FIXES
• Time-lapse movies can now be exported even after recording is toggled off
• Fixed appearance of eyedropper icon in Recent Colors
• Help & feature videos no longer stop music from playing
3.1
2020-05-30
• Improved accessibility when drawing with VoiceOver
• Fixed an issue when flipping the canvas
3.0
2020-04-07
New universal app for iPad & iPhone, record your creative process with Time-Lapse, QuickToggle options when drawing, new app themes, adjustable template intensity & more.
NOTE: Linea Sketch v3 is now a free download. Subscribing removes banners, periodic reminders to support development and watermarks on exported artwork. Customers who purchased Linea Sketch v2 in 2019-20 get one year free!
NEW FEATURES
• Universal app for iPad & iPhone
• Time-Lapse: Record your creative process as a time-lapse movie as you sketch!
- Access Time-Lapse settings & playback via (...) > Present Sketch menu
- Export a compressed 30 second version or full length
- Export the entire canvas as a Time-Lapse or just a portion via Crop & Export
- Pause and re-start Time-Lapse recording at any time
- Sketches containing Time-Lapses are badged in the Project View for reference
- Option to turn off Time-Lapse (saves storage space) for new sketches in Settings
• QuickToggle: Put a finger down while drawing on iPad for additional control
- ZipLine snapping - ZipLines temporarily snap to isometric & oblique angles
- Pencil tilt - Temporarily turn off tilt when sketching with the pencil tools
• Custom background colors
- Choose a custom color to use as a canvas background
- Select custom colors via the picker, recently used or hex values
- Toggle paper texture on / off to apply over your custom color
• App themes and alternate home screen icons
- Customize your Linea home screen app icon & interface theme via Settings
IMPROVEMENTS
• Templates: adjustable intensity (light/medium/strong)
• New checkerboard (transparent) canvas background
• Re-organized & improved Settings panel for clarity
BUG FIXES
• Fixed an issue that caused lagging when drawing with the Pen Tool
2.8
2019-12-10
Performance improvements for ZipShapes, a new sorting option for multi-page PDF, the ability to turn off tilt when drawing with Apple Pencil, and more.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Preference to turn off tilt support when sketching with Apple Pencil
• Ability to sort multi-page PDF output by newest or oldest sketches first
• Export as PDF is now available on project folders when no sketches are selected
• Better performance with ZipShapes drawn using the Art Pencil & Felt Tip Pen
BUG FIXES
• Sketches & imported images are no longer blurry when pasted onto the canvas
• Overlay in Crop & Export... is now visible on sketches with dark backgrounds
• Fixed a contrast issue with the button used to close a project
• Fixed a contrast issue with the 3x2 App Icon template
• Fixed a rendering problem with the hexagonal grid
NOTE
• The "Paper Grain" background was re-named to "White Bond" for clarity
2.7.1
2019-09-19
This release is a tune-up for Apple's latest OS and includes new features and improvements many have been asking for!
NEW FEATURES
• Added full support for Dark Mode in newest version of iOS and iPadOS
• Export an an entire project or selected sketches as a multi-page PDF
• Added Set as Default in sketch action menu (⋯) to save your current grid and paper settings when creating new documents
IMPROVEMENTS
• Angles now snap to 0°, 45°, and 90° with ZipLine: can be disabled in Settings
• Larger Pen sizes - swipe the tool's size indicator to page between three sets
BUG FIXES
• Fixed bug in color palette hues with Swift 5.1
• Fixed navigation issues on iOS 13
• Fixed an in issue with UI on iOS 11
2.7
2019-09-16
This release is a tune-up for Apple's latest OS and includes new features and improvements many have been asking for!
NEW FEATURES
• Added full support for Dark Mode in newest version of iOS and iPadOS
• Export an an entire project or selected sketches as a multi-page PDF
• Added Set as Default in sketch action menu (⋯) to save your current grid and paper settings when creating new documents
IMPROVEMENTS
• Angles now snap to 0°, 45°, and 90° with ZipLine: can be disabled in Settings
• Larger Pen sizes - swipe the tool's size indicator to page between three sets
BUG FIXES
• Fixed bug in color palette hues with Swift 5.1
• Fixed navigation issues on iOS 13
2.6.2
2019-08-12
Additional work towards support iOS 13 and bug fixes.
2.6.1
2019-06-29
Security update as we prepare to support iOS 13.
2.6
2019-02-26
NEW FEATURES
Stroke Widths: The Pen and Marker tools now support strokes that are set to a specific width or that vary with pressure. Fixed width lines are great for lettering, cartoon outlining, and graphing. Variable pen widths create a more organic feel and are perfect for inking comics, illustrations, and more.
New Templates: Circular grids, sheet music staves, and Apple Watch user interfaces were added to grids & templates. Whether you're drawing mandalas, writing your next hit, or working on a wearable app, these portrait and landscape layouts will be helpful!
Includes:
- Sheet Music
- Watch UI design
- Circular (for Mandalas, symmetric drawing, graphing, etc.)
- Reticle and Large Dot grids
- Desktop Web Design
Aspect Ratios: Crop and Export is now easier to use with presets for popular formats like 4:3, 16:9, and square. Your settings are also saved, making multiple exports simpler.
Other changes include the ability to merge selections into a specific layer, improved selection undo, better placement of images dropped into Linea, and more.
IMPROVEMENTS
- PSD export now writes compressed layer data. This reduces file size and works around a bug in Procreate so it handles the transparency correctly.
- Support for exporting as a PDF from the Crop & Export panel.
- When pasting or importing an image into a layer while there's a selection, the new content is centered. Can be used while doing copy/paste to another layer to make a duplicate that's in the same place as the original.
- Reworked early templates to future proof them.
- When undoing after a transform, the selection is no longer dropped.
- Added headers to template groups for improved clarity and organization
- New keyboard shortcuts for selection mode commands: Cut, Copy, Paste & Duplicate
- ReplayKit Recording has been re-enabled thanks to a bug fix in iOS 12.1.3 or later
BUG FIXES
- Drag-and-dropped images are now dropped in the correct place on the canvas
- Fixed orientation of imported images of certain types (indexed PNG, for example)
- When importing multiple images in succession, each one gets its own undo state
- After merging layers, empty ones are now correctly saved to the document file
- Layer checkmarks now reset to being all-checked between selections
- A document in iPad sidebar multitasking mode no longer displays the Preview bezel without its text visible
- Selected templates are now scrolled into view on the popover list no matter the length
2.5.2
2018-12-15
• Fixed incorrect undos of some operations
2.5.1:
• Fixed memory issue that caused a crash in tools
• Blend tool now works on a smaller area when zoomed in
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This major update includes new Fill and Blending tools, double-tap actions for the 2018 iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, ZipShapes that convert rough gestures into perfect shapes, and more. Linea’s tool set is better than ever to help you bring your ideas and creations to life.
NEW FEATURES
Fill Tool - The paint roller fills large areas with color quickly and easily:
- Tap to instantly flood-fill an area on the selected layer
- Uses all currently-visible layers, including templates/grids, for the fill boundary
- Draw a shape with the fill tool to enclose a free-form area
- Supports opaque and additive ink settings
Blending Tool - The blending stick softens a portion of your sketch or smudges it:
- The effect uses both brush size and pressure
- Blur mode - Soften hard edges and lines; create pleasing gradients
- Smudge mode - Push or pull strokes to create free-flowing shapes and effects
- Finger blending - Set your finger to blend instead of erase in Settings
ZipShapes - Draw rough shapes and hold at the end to create a perfect version:
- Recognizes circles, ovals, squares, rectangles, triangles, and polygons
- Transform handles let you modify the shape - move, scale, stretch to get exactly what you want
- ZipShapes work with the pencil, pen, marker, and fill tools
Versions - Revert a sketch from a previous version to fix a mistake or take a different creative direction:
- In the Project view tap Select, pick a sketch, then use Versions from the Actions (⋯) menu
- Revert to a specific version or create a new sketch out of a selected version
- Versions is only available when iCloud is enabled in Settings
IMPROVEMENTS
- There is now a setting for what your finger does while an Apple Pencil is in use: erase, blend, draw, move the canvas, or ignore.
- New paper background: Mulberry
- Double-tap on the new Apple Pencil can be configured to switch tools, change interface state, enter selection mode, or modify tool sizes
- New template for full-screen tablet that matches 11" iPad Pro aspect ratio
- When recording or broadcasting your sketch, the record indicator and popup are no longer captured
- Refined user interface elements
2.5.1
2018-12-07
• Fixed memory issue that caused a crash in tools
• Blend tool now works on a smaller area when zoomed in
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This major update includes new Fill and Blending tools, double-tap actions for the 2018 iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, ZipShapes that convert rough gestures into perfect shapes, and more. Linea’s tool set is better than ever to help you bring your ideas and creations to life.
NEW FEATURES
Fill Tool - The paint roller fills large areas with color quickly and easily:
- Tap to instantly flood-fill an area on the selected layer
- Uses all currently-visible layers, including templates/grids, for the fill boundary
- Draw a shape with the fill tool to enclose a free-form area
- Supports opaque and additive ink settings
Blending Tool - The blending stick softens a portion of your sketch or smudges it:
- The effect uses both brush size and pressure
- Blur mode - Soften hard edges and lines; create pleasing gradients
- Smudge mode - Push or pull strokes to create free-flowing shapes and effects
- Finger blending - Set your finger to blend instead of erase in Settings
ZipShapes - Draw rough shapes and hold at the end to create a perfect version:
- Recognizes circles, ovals, squares, rectangles, triangles, and polygons
- Transform handles let you modify the shape - move, scale, stretch to get exactly what you want
- ZipShapes work with the pencil, pen, marker, and fill tools
Versions - Revert a sketch from a previous version to fix a mistake or take a different creative direction:
- In the Project view tap Select, pick a sketch, then use Versions from the Actions (⋯) menu
- Revert to a specific version or create a new sketch out of a selected version
- Versions is only available when iCloud is enabled in Settings
IMPROVEMENTS
- There is now a setting for what your finger does while an Apple Pencil is in use: erase, blend, draw, move the canvas, or ignore.
- New paper background: Mulberry
- Double-tap on the new Apple Pencil can be configured to switch tools, change interface state, enter selection mode, or modify tool sizes
- New template for full-screen tablet that matches 11" iPad Pro aspect ratio
- When recording or broadcasting your sketch, the record indicator and popup are no longer captured
- Refined user interface elements
2.5
2018-12-04
This major update includes new Fill and Blending tools, double-tap actions for the 2018 iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, ZipShapes that convert rough gestures into perfect shapes, and more.
NEW FEATURES
Fill Tool - The paint roller fills large areas with color quickly and easily:
- Tap to instantly flood-fill an area on the selected layer
- Uses all currently-visible layers, including templates/grids, for the fill boundary
- Draw a shape with the fill tool to enclose a free-form area
- Supports opaque and additive ink settings
Blending Tool - The blending stick softens a portion of your sketch or smudges it:
- The effect uses both brush size and pressure
- Blur mode - Soften hard edges and lines; create pleasing gradients
- Smudge mode - Push or pull strokes to create free-flowing shapes and effects
- Finger blending - Set your finger to blend instead of erase in Settings
ZipShapes - Draw rough shapes and hold at the end to create a perfect version:
- Recognizes circles, ovals, squares, rectangles, triangles, and polygons
- Transform handles let you modify the shape - move, scale, stretch to get exactly what you want
- ZipShapes work with the pencil, pen, marker, and fill tools
Versions - Revert a sketch from a previous version to fix a mistake or take a different creative direction:
- In the Project view tap Select, pick a sketch, then use Versions from the Actions (⋯) menu
- Revert to a specific version or create a new sketch out of a selected version
- Versions is only available when iCloud is enabled in Settings
IMPROVEMENTS
- There is now a setting for what your finger does while an Apple Pencil is in use: erase, blend, draw, move the canvas, or ignore.
- Double-tap on the new Apple Pencil can be configured to switch tools, change interface state, enter selection mode, or modify tool sizes
- When recording or broadcasting your sketch, the record indicator and popup are no longer captured
- New template for full-screen tablet that matches 11" iPad Pro aspect ratio
- New paper background: Mulberry
- Refined user interface elements
2.2.4
2018-11-04
Fixed a crashing bug that could occur on the projects view (sorry about that). Also fixed a layout issue on new iPads.
2.2.3
2018-10-12
The tip jar banner is now dismissed after you tap it, whether you choose to leave a tip or not. We always appreciate your support!
2.2.2
2018-10-06
Improvements when drawing with a non-Apple Pencil stylus or your finger, bug fixes for creating polygons with ZipLine and resolving iCloud sync conflicts.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Pen in blended mode is lighter when using a Logitech Crayon, other non-Apple Pencil stylus, or a finger
• Eraser works properly in blended mode when used with a Logitech Crayon, other non-Apple Pencil stylus, or a finger
BUG FIXES
• Fixed a problem when creating polygon ZipLine shapes (connected lines)
• Tapping while drawing with finger or non-Pencil stylus results in a dot again
• Predicted path preview of the pen tool in blended mode is improved
• Choosing to resolve conflicting versions of a drawing on iCloud now updates the state of the document correctly
2.2
2018-09-26
Record drawing sessions or live stream them as you work, new canvas size options, interface improvements, and support for Linea Go on iPhone.
NEW FEATURES
Broadcast Yourself - Show the world your latest creation using the new Present Canvas options available from a sketch's Actions icon (...)
• A video of your canvas is created while you draw
• Recording can be configured to add either audio or video commentary
• Your drawing session can be saved to the Camera Roll or shared on social media
• You can also live stream to services like Mobcrush (that support ReplayKit)
Canvas Sizes - Tap and hold the + button when creating a new sketch for a range of canvas size options including:
• Current screen size
• 16 x 9 aspect ratio
• 3 x 2 aspect ratio
• 4 x 3 aspect ratio
• Square
Send to Linea - A new Sharing extension lets other apps send images to a project
• Enable "Send to Linea" in the More item of the Sharing sheet
• Works great after taking a screenshot for markup in Linea
IMPROVEMENTS
• Presentation Mode via Airplay now available from the sketch's Action menu
• Smoother brush strokes when drawing with a finger or stylus (non Apple-Pencil)
• The minimum zoom-out amount increased from 50% to 20%
• Interface tweaks and polishing
• Refreshed app icon
BUG FIXES
• Fixed cosmetic issues
• Project thumbnails update correctly when sketches changed on another device
2.1.3
2018-08-09
Fixed bugs rotating the sketch or selection while the canvas is flipped and corrected potential issues rendering hex grids.
BUG FIXES:
• Selections are now rotated in the correct direction when the canvas is flipped.
• Sketches can be snapped to 90-degree increments when the canvas is flipped.
• Fixed an issue where hex grids didn't always line up correctly.
• Future-proofed drawing of template grids on some devices.
2.1.2
2018-07-28
Fixed bugs related to flipping the canvas or selection on portrait sketches, changing color sets while in split-screen, and handling gestures that cancel drawing.
BUG FIXES:
• Fixed an issue where a remnant of a line could be left behind when a stroke is cancelled (by recognizing a zoom gesture, etc.).
• When drawing with an Apple Pencil, cancelling a stroke now keeps the already-drawn part.
• Flipping a selection horizontally or vertically is no longer reversed on portrait sketches.
• Fixed animation when flipping the canvas on portrait or rotated sketches.
• Color Sets are no longer presented full-screen when in split-screen mode.
• Added a one-time warning if Accessibility Zoom is on as it can interfere with drawing.
2.1.1
2018-06-25
Fixed a few bugs.
• Importing an image into a non-empty layer no longer sends it to an empty layer if one was available.
• Moving a selection or importing an image in an unchanged document now always gets saved on close.
• Fixed a problem that in a rare circumstance could cause a set of changes to not be saved.
• Fixed a couple crashes users have seen.
2.1
2018-05-29
Working with color in Linea Sketch is now even easier: more ways to pick and manage your colors. Also includes new templates for productivity and web design.
NEW FEATURES
Custom Color Picker - New superpowers to get the right color
- Eyedropper that lets you quickly pick a color from the canvas
- Type in hex colors to match a color from a web site or other design
- Slider to adjust lightness or darkness of a color
- Keeps a history of changes making it easy to experiment
Color Sets - Customize the palettes of colors you use in Linea
- Tap the Color Sets icon at the top of the palette to access options
- Each of the three palettes can have its own color set
- New color sets include pastels, art deco, flesh tones, app design & more
- Each palette has a set of custom colors: build a color library
- Recent Colors makes frequent color changes a snap
New Templates - Now use Linea for productivity and web design
- Lay out multiple responsive Web Design concepts with or without notes
- Also works great for mobile apps on multiple devices
- Monthly Calendar for scheduling in portrait or landscape orientation
- Checklists for to-do items, groceries, and more
IMPROVEMENTS
• Pencil & pen tools have lower latency to provide the best drawing experience
• Tool size indicators display the current color of the tool
BUG FIXES
• When copying or dragging from a portrait-oriented document, the content is now kept in the proper orientation
• Fixed cosmetic issues
TIP JAR
Developing new features is expensive. Now you can contribute beyond your initial purchase to help fund future updates with the Tip Jar. It’s a subscription-free way to show your love for Linea Sketch.
• Donate at any time using the Tip Jar item in the Settings view
• Tipping is optional and reminders are only displayed after new features have been added
2.0.2
2018-03-29
A few bug fixes and improvements, including more control of the ZipLine in settings and a fix for wrongly oriented image import into portrait sketches.
IMPROVEMENTS:
• Added an option in Settings to control the polygon part of the ZipLine feature.
• When drawing with a finger, tapping (without drawing a line) now leaves a dot behind (making it easier, for example, to dot i's or write periods when not using an Apple Pencil).
FIXES:
• Importing images into portrait documents should now rotate the image correctly.
• Fixed layout of Settings when larger text sizes.
VERSION 2.0 RELEASE NOTES:
Linea Sketch 2 now lets you move and transform selections, import images for reference, draw straight lines, use new templates in portrait or landscape, drag and drop in split-screen, and more to help bring your ideas and creations to life.
New features. Same simplicity.
Move/Transform Selections
• New scissors icon in Layers panel - see in-app video for a demo!
• Resize by dragging the orange handles
• Rotate with two-fingers or by dragging the selection box outline
ZipLine
• Quickly create straight lines and polygons - see in-app video for a demo!
• The delay needed to activate ZipLine can be adjusted via Linea’s settings
Image Import
• Add images to a layer - see in-app video for a demo!
• Import from your camera, photo library, clipboard, or a file browser app
Portrait Orientation
• Linea now supports portrait orientation for drawings and notes
• New sketches are created using the iPad’s current orientation
• Change the orientation by rotating 90º and closing sketch
New Templates & Grids
• Take notes on Notepads with wide and narrow rules
• All templates work in portrait and landscape orientation
• New storyboarding template with 1.85:1 ratio
• App Design templates updated for latest devices
• Added small dot grid
Split Screen
• Linea can now be used while it’s side-by-side with another app
• Reference an image in Photos or on the web
• Take notes while researching in Safari or any other app
Drag and Drop
• Drag images from another app and drop them into the active layer
• Drag images out of the Export view
• Turn on the Settings option to drag out from Selection
Other
• Reduced size of the smallest eraser
• Added support for Smart Invert Colors to help folks with low vision
2.0.1
2018-03-22
Linea Sketch 2 now lets you move and transform selections, import images for reference, draw straight lines, use new templates in portrait or landscape, drag and drop in split-screen, and more to help bring your ideas and creations to life.
New features. Same simplicity.
Move/Transform Selections
• New scissors icon in Layers panel - see in-app video for a demo!
• Resize by dragging the orange handles
• Rotate with two-fingers or by dragging the selection box outline
ZipLine
• Quickly create straight lines and polygons - see in-app video for a demo!
• The delay needed to activate ZipLine can be adjusted via Linea’s settings
Image Import
• Add images to a layer - see in-app video for a demo!
• Import from your camera, photo library, clipboard, or a file browser app
Portrait Orientation
• Linea now supports portrait orientation for drawings and notes
• New sketches are created using the iPad’s current orientation
• Change the orientation by rotating 90º and closing sketch
New Templates & Grids
• Take notes on Notepads with wide and narrow rules
• All templates work in portrait and landscape orientation
• New storyboarding template with 1.85:1 ratio
• App Design templates updated for latest devices
• Added small dot grid
Split Screen
• Linea can now be used while it’s side-by-side with another app
• Reference an image in Photos or on the web
• Take notes while researching in Safari or any other app
Drag and Drop
• Drag images from another app and drop them into the active layer
• Drag images out of the Export view
• Turn on the Settings option to drag out from Selection
Other
• Reduced size of the smallest eraser
• Added support for Smart Invert Colors to help folks with low vision
2.0.1 has a few bug fixes, including:
• Project views in split screen should now always be sized correctly.
• Presentation mode now properly handles portrait sketches.
2.0
2018-03-20
Linea Sketch 2 now lets you move and transform selections, import images for reference, draw straight lines, use new templates in portrait or landscape, drag and drop in split-screen, and more to help bring your ideas and creations to life.
New features. Same simplicity.
Move/Transform Selections
• New scissors icon in Layers panel - see in-app video for a demo!
• Resize by dragging the orange handles
• Rotate with two-fingers or by dragging the selection box outline
ZipLine
• Quickly create straight lines and polygons - see in-app video for a demo!
• The delay needed to activate ZipLine can be adjusted via Linea’s settings
Image Import
• Add images to a layer - see in-app video for a demo!
• Import from your camera, photo library, clipboard, or a file browser app
Portrait Orientation
• Linea now supports portrait orientation for drawings and notes
• New sketches are created using the iPad’s current orientation
• Change the orientation by rotating 90º and closing sketch
New Templates & Grids
• Take notes on Notepads with wide and narrow rules
• All templates work in portrait and landscape orientation
• New storyboarding template with 1.85:1 ratio
• App Design templates updated for latest devices
• Added small dot grid
Split Screen
• Linea can now be used while it’s side-by-side with another app
• Reference an image in Photos or on the web
• Take notes while researching in Safari or any other app
Drag and Drop
• Drag images from another app and drop them into the active layer
• Drag images out of the Export view
• Turn on the Settings option to drag out from Selection
Other
• Reduced size of the smallest eraser
• Added support for Smart Invert Colors to help folks with low vision
1.1.3
2018-02-22
Fixed a problem updating the settings of the Touch Eraser and Sync Color.
1.1.2
2017-08-31
Bug fixes. Fixed a crash that would occur occasionally when using multi-touch system gestures to change apps.
1.1.1
2017-06-28
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Now displays full, native resolution on the 10.5" iPad Pro (instead of a scaled-up version of the 9.7" resolution)
- Improved tilted rendering of the technical pencil, especially on the new iPads
- No longer displays a confirmation when clearing a layer from the Layer popup since the clear command is undoable
FIXES:
- Fixed a couple crashes users had seen with 1.1
- Project view now animates certain changes
1.1
2017-05-31
NEW FEATURES:
• Linea now supports iCloud for storing Linea projects and sketches!
- On first launch, you will get a summary of iCloud usage for your sketches
- Turn on iCloud sync and projects become available on all your devices
- New and updated sketches are synced automatically
- Copy, backup & inspect sketches via iCloud Drive
• New Canvas Compass options:
- Single tap to access the Compass
- Flip the canvas horizontally or vertically for a fresh perspective on your sketch
- Don't worry, flipping is only a temporary state while drawing
- Includes actions for resetting, restoring and locking canvas position
- Tap & hold the Compass to switch between default and custom canvas position
- A quick pinch gesture resets the canvas to the default position
- Added several new isometric grid styles to Grids & Templates
- Added new shortcuts for Bluetooth or Smart Keyboard users
- While sketching, hold down the Command key to see available shortcuts
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Palm rejection improved to reduce unwanted zooming and panning
- Gesture handling for zooming, panning, and rotating was reworked to provide a smoother experience
1.0.3
2017-03-03
BUG FIXES:
- The eraser's outline (showing the area being erased) is sized correctly when zoomed in or out
- Trying to export part of a document and assign it to a contact no longer crashes
- Emoji are no longer sometimes clipped when used in a project name
- Fixed an occasional pause / skip that could occur while sketching or erasing
FROM VERSION 1.0.2:
NEW FEATURES:
Tilt support for the Apple Pencil can now be used with each tool:
- Technical Pencil: A smooth, faded stroke along the edge of hard lead
- Art Pencil: Soft, wide shading that varies with both size settings & pressure
- Pen: Flat nib great for hard edges or calligraphic writing
- Marker: Wide flat stroke perfect for coloring large areas of the screen
- Eraser: Round vs flat oval tip for erasing
Move Sketches from one Project to another:
- Long-press a drawing in the Project view > Move...
- Select multiple drawings in Select mode to move them all at once
New Sketch command:
- Creates a new, blank sketch using current grid & background settings
- Located under the More (...) menu when drawing
Presentation Mode via video out or AirPlay to an Apple TV:
- Displays the current sketch full screen and omits tool palettes, zoom level & rotation
- Turn on AirPlay via Control Center (or connect a display via a Lightning-to-HDMI adapter) then activate Presentation Mode from within a sketch from the More Actions (...) menu
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Hexagonal Grid: Available in multiple sizes in Grids & Templates
- Double-tapping the Eraser icon now offers to clear the active layer
- After closing a sketch or paging to a different one, if you return to it without changing another sketch, you can undo the last few actions
BUG FIXES:
- Improved Apple Pencil tracking on the opacity mini-sliders in the Layers panel
- Improved error message when attempting to rename a project to include a slash
1.0.2
2017-02-24
NEW FEATURES:
Tilt support for the Apple Pencil can now be used with each tool:
- Technical Pencil: A smooth, faded stroke along the edge of hard lead
- Art Pencil: Soft, wide shading that varies with both size settings & pressure
- Pen: Flat nib great for hard edges or calligraphic writing
- Marker: Wide flat stroke perfect for coloring large areas of the screen
- Eraser: Round vs flat oval tip for erasing
Move Sketches from one Project to another:
- Long-press a drawing in the Project view > Move...
- Select multiple drawings in Select mode to move them all at once
New Sketch command:
- Creates a new, blank sketch using current grid & background settings
- Located under the More (...) menu when drawing
Presentation Mode via video out or AirPlay to an Apple TV:
- Displays the current sketch full screen and omits tool palettes, zoom level & rotation
- Turn on AirPlay via Control Center (or connect a display via a Lightning-to-HDMI adapter) then activate Presentation Mode from within a sketch from the More Actions (...) menu
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Hexagonal Grid: Available in multiple sizes in Grids & Templates
- Double-tapping the Eraser icon now offers to clear the active layer
- After closing a sketch or paging to a different one, if you return to it without changing another sketch, you can undo the last few actions
BUG FIXES:
- Improved Apple Pencil tracking on the opacity mini-sliders in the Layers panel
- Improved error message when attempting to rename a project to include a slash
1.0.1
2017-02-07
NEW FEATURES:
- New "Gray Bristol" paper added to the Background options
- Canvas Locking - Enable by double-tapping the compass icon or long-press it and select Lock from the popup
- Duplicate Sketch was added to the more-options (...) popup while drawing
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Palm rejection improved to make it less likely to erroneously detect gestures
- When a layer is cleared, the layer popover is now automatically dismissed
- When a layer is cleared or merged, the now-empty layer is reset to 100% opacity
- Merge Layer now works better when the layers are not at 100% opacity
- Merge Layers is disabled when the layer beneath is not visible
- Layer visibility and opacity changes are now undoable
- When launching after a new install, the how-to document will now be opened
- Animated transitions between views have been improved
- Twitter and Instagram links added to the Settings view
- A few icons polished for consistency
BUG FIXES:
- Fixed a crash and/or strange behavior after having used multiple documents
- Adjusting the mini-slider on the layer panel with an Apple Pencil will no longer trigger layer re-ordering
- Duplicating within the project view with multiple sketches selected now duplicates the correct items
- Duplicate sketches are now placed after the selected documents instead of at the beginning of the project
- Fixed a problem with undo that could occur if used after merging layers
- Fixed a rendering bug that occurred when changing documents with the page arrows while zoomed in
- When starting a stroke near the color picker, it will no longer cause a color-set change gesture to be triggered (and the stroke canceled)
- When undoing initial content being drawn in a layer, the layer icon is now reset to the empty state