HUD & UI Elements v1.16.2

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Significant core changes

Version 1.16.2 introduces significant core changes. If your project was created using an earlier version, you'll need to update it properly to ensure full compatibility with the new release.

How to Update Safely

  • Before anything else, open your project created with the previous version and save it as a new .blend file. This preserves a safe backup in case you need to revert.

  • Go to the Add-ons panel, and then disable the add-on. After disabling the add-on, restart Blender to clear any cached data.

  • With Blender restarted, install the updated version (v1.16.2) of the add-on. Once again, it’s recommended to restart Blender after installation.

  • Now open the previously saved version of your project. The elements will automatically be converted to the new system.

If you can’t see the HUD & UI Elements Panel under the Object tab, it’s likely the element was baked in the old version. Make sure to unbake it in the previous version before updating.

General Improvements

  • Enhanced text handling for more consistent performance.

  • Renamed the "Transition Intro Type" to Fade-in for clarity.

  • Introduced Fade-out transition, enabling controlled visibility ranges for elements.

  • Implemented a Mesh Cache system, significantly improving playback performance in lightweight scenes.

Punctual Elements

  • Ngon Arcs now include a Start Angle option, allowing precise control over arc placement.

  • Added Center Arc to Ngon Arcs, enabling the first arc to align perfectly with the start angle.

Radial & Matrix Elements

  • Radial Elements now support a Start Angle setting for adjusting where sub-elements begin.

  • Added Follow Start Angle option, giving users the choice between fixed or dynamic alignment based on the start angle.

  • Introduced a Register Menu across all Radial and Matrix elements, streamlining the setup of key parameters at creation.

Field Elements

  • Plexus now supports using the Number of Nodes as a parameter for both Fade-in and Fade-out transitions, adding dynamic control over node visibility.

Instruments

  • Introduced the powerful Gauge Element, a versatile radial system combining Labels, Markers, Arcs, Nodes, and Pointers into a single element. Pointers include control logic through an associated Ctrl. Name, enabling them to dynamically drive the visibility of other sub-elements.

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved flickering issues caused by random seed-based elements.

  • Fixed stretching behavior affecting Radial Texts and Radial Elements.

  • Corrected a bug affecting number-based hide types across all radial elements.

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