This update brings many fixes that you have posted in our Discord channel. With this update, we continue to focus on stability to make Anchorpoint production ready. It is a big step to the upcoming version 1.0. This update also includes several small improvements like:

• One click solution to copy the current folder path to clipboard
• Better UX for adding filters using a dedicated Attribute Filter button
• Project icons You can set a custom icon for your project.
• Selecting reviews moves the play head to the correct position
• An option to set the date format in the application settings (Day/Month/Year, Month/Day/Year, Year/Month/Day, Written Date)
• An option to disable the single click navigation on folders
• An experimental version of a Time Tracking Attribute, which can be enabled in the application settings

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This update brings color to Anchorpoint. Folders and Cards (renamed from Tasks) can now be color coded and an icon can be set.

In addition, the settings have been changed so that members can be managed in the entire workspace.

• Members can be added and removed
• Members can be temporarily deactivated
• You can assign roles to members so that they can also create projects
• Subscription settings can be viewed
• If a project is created, all members of the workspace can be added at once.

Other changes

• The default view for folders and files can now be defined
• Developer settings (console, Python modules, documentation) are now in the action settings

Python Updates

• Attribute change triggers are now possible. With the change of an Attribute, an action can be triggered.
• New Drive and Drive contextmenu Actions. Actions can now be triggered for creating new drives and via the drive contextmenu

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With this update, flexible filters can be applied to attributes. You can sort your footage, organize task lists or just hide unnecessary folders. The following options are possible:

• Add various attributes filters on top of each other
• Set rules like “include” or “exclude”
• Filter by the active user, so that everyone sees only the tasks they are assigned to, for example
• Date filters allow options like “today”, “this month” or “next month”.
• A “Hide” option allows to quickly hide selected tasks, folders or files
• The quick filter is accessible via the “Ctrl-F” shortcut

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This update includes a better activation and distribution of Actions for end users and technical directors, who write their own Actions.

🚄 Better performance

• Attributes are loading faster in the browser
• A tile view in the folder display
• Folders and files are displayed faster when browsing

⚙️ Action activation and distribution

• Actions can be easily activated and deactivated via the Actions menu
• Actions can be imported directly via a GitHub link or a folder
• Actions are bundled in packages. Each package can be provided with an icon, description and tutorial. The source code can be viewed and modified directly from the action.
• Actions support event callbacks so that you don’t have to modify the action source directly
• Each action has their own settings script that can be registered to adjust the behavior of an action
• Actions can be activated on “New” buttons in folders and files
• Action dialogs allow description text and hiding of parameters

Check out the Action Documentation for more info

⚙️ Example Actions

• Create new file and folder structures from templates
• Render thumbnails for Blender using Eevee
• Map (mount) folders as drives to avoid issues with absolute file paths
• Coding templates and utilities

Other improvements

• Problems with Cinema 4D and Maya when starting from Anchorpoint have been fixed
• The project join workflow has been improved. The path to the project is shared among the team so that your teammates don’t have to re-enter the path.
• Fixed issues with network drive handling
• Fixed issues with shortcuts (e.g. space)
• Fixed crashing issues in the tour

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With this update we want to make it easier for new users to get started with Anchorpoint.

💰 An option to buy Anchorpoint

We also need to earn money :) You have the opportunity to support us and get a 30% discount. Just click on the Buy button in the application.

📦 Demo content

Take a look at an example project to see how tasks, attributes, versions and reviews can be used. We kept the size small, so you can download it quickly and get started.

✔️ Interactive tour

To make Anchorpoint easier to explore, markers are displayed on specific buttons, each playing a short explainer video on how a feature works.

Other improvements

• Receive a notification when you are added to a project
• Hold SHIFT to drop and move files into Anchorpoint
• Create your own avatar

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