Release of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" Version 4.1.0

We have released version 4.1.0 of the free Blender add-on "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" for creating hand-drawn-like lines on 3D objects with high quality and speed.

This update adds new functionality including support for macOS and implements bug fixes.
*Please also update the "Pencil+ 4 Render App" to version 4.1.0.

Changes Since The Previous Version

[New features]

  • Added support for macOS.
  • Added Brush preview and Stroke preview to the Line Node Editor.
  • Added Brush Presets and Stroke Presets to the [Brush Detail] settings node.
  • Added [Rotation] setting to the [Texture Map] node.
  • Added [Clip] setting to [Wrap Mode] in the [Texture Map] node.
  • Added the [Camera Area] setting to the Viewport line preview.

[Modifications]

  • Improved the accuracy of the Viewport line preview and fixed bugs.
  • Fixed a bug that occurs when setting [Attribute Override] for some parameters.
  • Minor fixes.

Supported Versions

  • Windows 10 / 11 (CPU: x64-based processor)
  • macOS 13.0 or later (CPU: Apple Silicon or Intel)
  • Blender 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4 / 3.5 / 3.6 / 4.0 / 4.1 (*The alpha and beta versions are not supported.)
  • Required software: Pencil+ 4 Render App (4.1.0 or later)

Update Procedure

The add-on is available on GitHub. Please consult the manual below for the GitHub URL and installation procedure.

Please update the "Pencil+ 4 Render App" to version 4.1.0.
"Pencil+ 4 Render App" can be downloaded from the "Download" section of the PSOFT User Page.

Free Trial Version

To draw lines using this add-on, you will need the "Pencil+ 4 Render App". First, install the trial version of the "Pencil+ 4 Render App" and give the "Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" add-on a try. You can obtain the trial version of the "Pencil+ 4 Render App" from the following download page.

*Users who used the trial version previously can use it once more. Please reinstall it and try it again.