SPH Engineering Releases Drone Show Creator 1.1 with Enhanced Features and Performance Improvements

Key Features and Enhancements

• Asset Library Expansion
  The latest update introduces the ability to save Nodes and Anchor Groups with Modifiers as reusable Assets. This feature allows for efficient reuse across multiple projects, streamlining workflow and reducing the need for repetitive manual adjustments.

• 2D Map Rendering in the 3D Scene
  The 3D Scene now includes 2D Map Rendering, allowing for improved visualization of show layouts. The default map location is configurable within Application Settings and can be customized for each show, enhancing spatial planning and positioning accuracy.

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• Start Delay for Links
  A new Start Delay function provides greater control over drone movements by allowing a specified delay before initiating movement along a Link. This feature helps improve synchronization and timing precision during performances.

• Timeline Upgrade
  The Timeline now includes a toggle between time and frame display, giving designers the flexibility to fine-tune sequences with greater accuracy.

• Customizable Color Palette
  The default color palette in Application Settings can now be modified, allowing for a more personalized workspace that adapts to different project requirements.

Additional Improvements and Bug Fixes

Alongside these key updates, Drone Show Creator 1.1 introduces several refinements aimed at enhancing performance and usability.

Audio Source handling has been improved, allowing removal of Audio Sources directly from Show properties. In the Node Editor, copying and pasting multiple Nodes now also preserves their Links, simplifying the process of duplicating and modifying sequences.

In the Image View, Anchors can now be copied and pasted, while Distance Errors are consistently displayed for greater precision when aligning elements. Additional UI improvements enhance visibility, including better contrast for Image View borders.

Performance optimizations have resulted in faster Mesh Node distribution calculations, reducing processing time for complex formations. Fixes have also been implemented to address file deletion issues in the Asset Library and Anchor selection accuracy. The Audio Source viewport now clears correctly when a new project is started, ensuring a clean workflow environment.

To get started with Drone Show Creator, purchase your annual license.

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