Releases
Every month, we release at least one update that contains either new features, fixes or improvements.
December 18, 2023
1.13.0

Selective Download/ Unload of Folders

Collaborate on larger Git project which include the game engine and art assets. Only download selected folders on your computer to save space.

You can also unload existing folders from your Git project.

Improvements

  • Search settings have been regrouped and an option to enable/ disable stacking has been added
  • Sidebar on the left is now fully scrollable
  • Tag menu shows already used tags as greyed out
  • Improved UI responsiveness and layout adjustments when there is little space to always show pending changes
  • Added a script to Unity projects so that it respects read-only files
  • Added options for re-generating thumbnails and ignore thumbnail generation when they increase a certain size
  • Opening app links in Google Chrome does not create a new tab due to a new browser extension
  • Added an option to open files from the preview page

Fixes

  • File locking got a fallback for checking every minute if changes files are available, so that it locks them
  • Fixed an issue with file locks not syncing correctly
  • Fixed an issue with renaming projects
  • Fixed an issue with the window size when you restart Anchorpoint
  • Login issues should happen less, due to an included SSL root certificate
  • Fixed an issue when navigating from the Timeline to .gitkeep files
  • Favorites have a bigger drop area
  • Fixed an issue when branches are diverged and pushing is not possible
  • Fixed an issue with shelved files to include changes from others
  • OBJ files are handles as LFS objects
  • Git is optimizing overlay shows with a bigger delay
  • Fixed AutoStart on Windows 10
  • Issues with conflict dialog stability
  • Fixed an issue with long filenames
  • Azure DevOps integration: Allow renaming of the Anchorpoint project and don’t lose the connection to the Azure DevOps project
  • Fixed UI crash coming from diagnostics
  • Fixed timeline loading issues when joining a project
  • Fixed broken zooming on images
  • Fixed double tooltip issue in changed files
  • Fixed video player is not stopping when hovering on files
  • Fixed XML is not shown as a text file
October 16, 2023
1.12.0

Gitea integration and stability improvements

A new Gitea integration allows you to manage repositories on a self-hosted Gitea server directly from Anchorpoint. Furthermore, this release comes with a lot of other stability improvements for the Attribute system.

Improvements

  • Restricted attribute creation, renaming, and deletion to project admins. This also includes the modification of tags. These access controls allow you to give access to only dedicated members on your project.
  • Automatic file locking for text files.
  • Run Anchorpoint on autostart option.
  • Manual reordering of tags is now possible.
  • Local Git repositories can be converted into remote repositories when adding the remote URL.

Fixes

  • Fixed attribute storing issues that caused loss of text or tag entries.
  • Fixed text field update issues when removing text and navigating out of the folder.
  • Removed flickering on text field updates.
  • Fixed attributes not being transferred to files and folders when they are moved.
  • Action updates have better notification.
  • Git commands show up when the Git repository is not checked out.
  • Commit details can be loaded when a commit is not pushed yet.
  • Search results are filtering deleted files.
  • Fixed issues with the conflict page that could not load properly.
  • Fixed issues with action loading on first start.
  • Fixed an issue with Azure DevOps integration not loading correctly.
  • Fixed an issue with attributes that were hidden when the tab was switched.
  • Hover preview on videos works on a network drive.
  • Invite popup waits until the initial database sync is ready.
  • Git settings are now scrollable.

September 27, 2023
1.11.0

Integrations and CSV export

Highlights

With the new integrations, you can now create repositories on GitHub and GitLab directly from Anchorpoint. Added and removed members are also automatically synced. Read more about the integration with GitHub and GitLab.

Furthermore, attributes on tasks, folders, and files can now be exported to a CSV file.

Improvements

  • The branch overview is sorted by modification date and shows the member who committed the last change.
  • Previous versions in the Git timeline now show the correct thumbnail.
  • Git credential settings can now be cleared from Anchorpoint.
  • It is now possible to disable the automatic Git LFS file assignment and use your own .gitattributes file.
  • Newly created folders in Anchorpoint can now add a hidden file, allowing empty folders to be pushed to a Git repository.
  • Templates can now be stored on Windows and macOS, with separate paths for both systems.
  • New tokens have been added for templates
  • The "Create Referenced File" command now also allows relative filepaths.

Fixes

  • Added a reset Anchorpoint script for when Anchorpoint cannot login or sync the database.
  • The branch list is now scrollable to the end via mousewheel.
  • The top-level entry in the project tree view cannot be deleted.
  • Fixed several connection issues with Azure DevOps integration.
September 5, 2023
1.10.0

Azure DevOps integration

Highlights

We added the foundation for integrations in this release by implementing an integration system. Anchorpoint now includes an Azure DevOps integration, which allows you to create repositories and add members on Azure DevOps directly in Anchorpoint. More information on the Azure DevOps integration.

Improvements:

  • Checkboxes are now marked in gray when checked to ensure a better overview of what has been checked and what has not.
  • Audio in the preview page is also finally working and supports scrubbing and commenting with time code.
  • Scrubbing for audio is now also available on thumbnails.

Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue with window resizing and the sidebar not being adjusted correctly.
  • Cursors for painting tools are now working again.
  • The context menu in Attribute entries no longer closes the parent menu.
  • Wrong job stack display and push errors have been fixed.
  • Unlocking a massive amount of files now works properly.
  • All files are now unlocked automatically for a particular member when they are removed from projects.
  • Branch switching is now more responsive.
  • The Git timeline now shows again when Anchorpoint runs offline.
  • Removed freezing when Anchorpoint runs offline.
  • Fixed rounded corner issue in rectangle review tools
August 8, 2023
1.9.0

Conflict Resolution and Branch Controls

This update provides more control over how to resolve conflicts when two artists work on the same file. You can now choose which version should be used as the latest one on a per-file basis.

The Branches UI has also been updated. You can now merge branches into your current branch.

Improvements

  • Resolve conflicts on a per-file basis
  • Updated branch overview
  • Copy files like PSD, EXR, FBX, etc., and paste them as a PNG. Anchorpoint converts the file internally and adds it to the clipboard.
  • Adjust the Git remote URL in the Project settings
  • Added a new Unreal Engine demo project for better onboarding

Fixes

  • Fixed crash problems that occurred due to thumbnail generation
  • Fixed timeline icons not updating properly
  • Fixed a refresh issue with the Info Attribute
  • Fixed freezing of Anchorpoint after waking up from hibernation
  • Fixed the issue of templates being created in the wrong workspace
  • Fixed an issue of coloring the folder icon
  • Fixed an issue where Windows started the wrong Anchorpoint version
  • Fixed an issue of merging the .gitattributes file