Technical Updates

December 2025 updates - 15 Dec 2025

AstuteBuddy v2.0.2
  • Improvement: Shortcut wording change.
DynamicSketch v4.0.0
  • Bug fix: Dynamic Sketch and AG Trim and Join tools workaround for Adobe bug where artwork does not always re-render when CPU preview is on.
FindReplace v1.9.9
  • Improvement: Method (Classic/Perceptual) and Dither are now searchable attributes for gradients in Illustrator 2026 and up.
InkScribe v2.9.8
  • Bug fix: InkScribe tool workaround for Adobe bug where artwork does not always re-render when CPU preview is on.
Phantasm v5.9.1
  • Bug fix: The Halftone effect now loads and saves with the correct ".pht" file extension on Mac.
VectorFirstAid v4.3.3
  • Bug fix: Infinitely large .dat files are no longer created for the latest SF Pro fonts.
VectorScribe v6.0.7
  • Improvement: Line constraining in PathScribe ('L' key) now works along curved bezier segments as well as straight.
  • Improvement: The Path Visualizer live effect's color now works with Edit > Edit Colors.
  • Bug fix: Extend Path tool workaround for Adobe bug where edited artwork does not always re-render when CPU preview is on.
  • Bug fix: Dynamic Measures converted to art in large canvas documents now have correctly named groups.

November 2025 updates - 26 Nov 2025

ColliderScribe v4.1.8
  • Bug fix: Fixed possible hang when attempting to use Space Fill with a single, unmultiplied filling object.
Phantasm v5.9.0
  • Compatibility: Support for new native Dither and Perceptual gradient attributes released in Illustrator 2026.
  • Bug fix: Fixed UI problem in the Hue Saturation parameter dialog (Windows).
Randomino v1.5.0
  • Compatibility: Support for new native Dither and Perceptual gradient attributes released in Illustrator 2026.
  • Improvement: Randomino can now randomize the "seed" parameter of the AG Corners live effect.
Rasterino v2.9.7
  • Bug fix: Shift-clicking the "Remove Transforms" button now works correctly for linked images.
Stylism v4.1.2
  • Improvement: The Live Effect Parameter Editor can now adjust the InkFlow pen size.
  • Bug fix: The Stylism tool's "Shadow Offset" control for Drop Shadows now works correctly at all zoom levels.
SubScribe v4.9.6
  • New feature: "Make/Release Text On Path" QuickOp.
  • Improvement: The Distribute to Grid QuickOp can now use different distances in the horizontal and vertical directions, and when using minimum spacing, the distance can now be negative.
  • Improvement: The preview chip of the AG Color Select tool can now be positioned to the left of the cursor in addition to the right.
VectorScribe v6.0.3
  • New feature: PathScribe flyout menu item Modify Native Join Command allows using the native Join command with smooth curves.
  • Improvement: AG Array now has an "Ignore Clipped Content" parameter.
  • Improvement: AG Transform has had its controls for "Ignore Clipped Content" consolidated, so the "Move (Relative)" function can use it.
  • Improvement: The "Create Roulette" dialog now has a help button.
  • Bug fix: The AG Corners live effect's "Filter by Index" random seed is now initialized correctly.