Version 12.3 Release Notes
Designer Studio
9 min
ai assistant & text translation support for pdf block templates we are extending the ai assistant and text translation capabilities to pdf block templates within block studio with ai powered writing assistance, real time translation, and image editing tools like background removal and enhancements, now available for the pdf blocks admin can now offer the facility of using an ai assistant and ai based translation to their customers in the block studio as well these features can be activated from the studio settings of the admin panel while designing their block templates, the customers will now have ai assistant and translate text options available within the block studio image cropping and scaling made easier when designing a product in the designer studio, customers can now crop and scale images directly on the canvas for faster and easier adjustments this on canvas interaction will allow your customers to fine tune image placement instantly, making the editing process more intuitive, seamless, and efficient while keeping their focus on the design in the studio, after placing an image on the canvas, they can simply select it to activate the bounding box and then use the middle handles to crop the image area as needed, and adjust the size at the same time without switching to any separate tools or panels smarter preview models based on selected option combinations admins can now create and assign 2d and 3d preview models, option combinations wise, by linking specific product options with sizes for example, admins can create combinations for different colors (e g , red, blue) and sleeve types (e g , short sleeve, long sleeve) for a t shirt product when a customer selects a specific color and sleeve combination, the correct 2d or 3d model for that combination is shown, providing a more accurate and customized preview minor enhancements enhanced mask & die line color management die lines and masks now support pantone spot colors in print ready files for package products and die cut items this makes die lines easier to identify during production, reduces color confusion and printing errors, and helps ensure the final output matches the intended design accurately layered foreground & background mask support admins can now upload and display both foreground and background masks for products and options, creating layered previews for a more accurate visual representation for example, sticker products can show the sticker shape as the foreground and a metallic or patterned layer as the background masks are also clearly displayed on the preview listing page, making management easier and improving the design experience use all images from multi page pdfs in canvas customers can now upload multi page pdfs and use images of all pages in the design canvas previously, only the first page was converted to an image this enhancement ensures a consistent and intuitive experience when uploading and using pdfs, allowing designers to access and work with each page individually, while maintaining seamless print ready file generation import multiple pdf block rules at once admins can now import multiple dependency rules for pdf block templates at once using a structured excel file this eliminates the need to define rules individually, saving time and reducing errors for this, the import button is now available in the dependency rules screen for the selected pdf block template interactive 3d product preview in my account customers can now view a 3d preview of their product in the my account order listing page when proof cycle is enabled this allows customers to visualize their final product more accurately, improving confidence and reducing errors persistent object controls outside canvas customers can now reposition and resize objects even when they extend beyond the canvas, as selection and control handles remain visible and accessible for easy adjustments always visible print area for promotional products the print area border now stays visible for promotional products whenever an item is selected, customers can clearly see the safe printable area, helping them place content accurately and avoid design elements being cut off