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v0.28.0 brings a smarter, more flexible editor experience with the introduction of the Commands Palette, a new Editor Preferences dialog, and several internal improvements that make the app faster and easier to extend.
We have added a Commands Palette to the editor, giving you quick access to tools, board actions, and more from a single place. You can open it via the last button in the Actions toolbar, or by pressing Cmd+K on macOS (or Ctrl+K on Windows and Linux).
You can now customize your editor experience through the new Editor Preferences dialog. In Folio Lite, preferences are persisted in your browser's local storage, so your settings are remembered across sessions.
We have refined the overall editor layout for a cleaner and more focused workspace. The toggle button for showing and hiding the layers panel has been removed — this option is now available directly in the Editor Preferences.
We have improved the internal model for managing tools and board elements, laying the groundwork for a more consistent and extensible editing experience.
We have continued to improve the official documentation website, making it easier to learn and get the most out of Folio.
v0.27.0 introduces some of the most significant improvements to Folio so far, expanding its capabilities both for individual creators and for teams who want to run Folio in their own environment.
Say hello to Folio Studio, the brand‑new self‑hosted edition of Folio. You can now install Folio on your computer or private network using Docker, thanks to a lightweight built‑in server that supports multiple boards in a single instance.
This marks the beginning of a fully deployable and customizable Folio experience.
You can now rotate elements directly on the canvas, giving you more freedom and flexibility when composing your boards. A long‑requested feature that makes Folio feel even more natural to use.
The Library Panel has been completely reimagined. You can now organize your components into collections, making it easier to manage, group, and reuse your assets across boards.
We have refreshed Folio's landing page with a cleaner, more modern design. Alongside it, we are launching the official documentation, including a full guide on how to configure and run Folio Studio.
We have simplified and improved the layers panel to make it easier to navigate and manage elements on the board. This update enhances clarity and usability, helping you stay organized when working with complex layouts.
A long-awaited feature is finally here! Folio now supports keyboard shortcuts to help you work more efficiently. You can enable them from Menu → Preferences.
(Note: Shortcut customization is not yet available, but we plan to add this in a future update!)
We have reorganized the UI for a better workflow:
We’ve given our website a complete redesign, making it more visually appealing and user-friendly. Check it out and let us know what you think!
We have added the ability to align text vertically inside shapes. You can now choose between top, middle, or bottom alignment to ensure your designs look exactly how you want them.
Zooming just got smarter! We have added new options to make navigation and presentation more seamless:
These updates make adjusting your workspace faster and more intuitive.
We have fixed the size and position of the viewport in the minimap when zooming is applied to the board, ensuring an accurate representation of your current view.
We have added a Minimap to help you navigate your infinite canvas effortlessly! The minimap gives you a bird’s-eye view of your board. You can enable this feature by going to Menu → Preferences → Show Minimap.
Need to prevent changes to specific pages? You can now set any page as Read-Only! This feature is perfect for locking finalized designs or protecting key content from accidental edits. Simply go to Pages Panel → Configure Page → Set as Read-Only to enable this.
We have added a convenient new Clear Page button to the main menu, allowing you to quickly remove all content from the current page with just one click. Perfect for starting fresh without manually deleting elements.
We have enhanced the Laser Pointer Tool to allow multiple paths during a single session.
We are excited to introduce Folio Library! This powerful new feature allows you to save, organize, and manage frequently used elements, making it easier than ever to streamline your creative process. Here is what you can do with the Library:
The Library feature adds a new level of efficiency, allowing you to create, reuse, and organize elements effortlessly. It is designed to make your creative workflow smoother and more adaptable than ever.
The Shift key now unlocks even more functionality for enhanced control over your designs:
Text elements now prevent unexpected word breaks, keeping your text neat and readable. Resizing text elements will maintain the aspect ratio, so your text looks consistent. Horizontal resizing remains flexible, allowing adjustments in width as needed.
We have upgraded the screenshot feature to allow users to edit the selection area before downloading the image or copying it to the clipboard. This provides better control and flexibility.
To streamline the main menu, we have moved all board configuration options (background color, show grid, show object dimensions, and snap to elements) to a brand-new Settings menu. This reorganization makes it easier to access and manage your board preferences.
We have polished the styles for element handlers, making resizing and managing elements on the board more intuitive and visually clear.
We have added a highly requested feature: you can now duplicate entire pages within your whiteboard. This makes it easier than ever to create variations of your designs or work on multiple versions of your ideas without starting from scratch.
We have resolved an issue where the total selection area was incorrectly calculated when it included a curved arrow. Now, the selection area will be accurately reflected for all elements.
We have also fixed a bug that caused curved arrows to be cropped when exporting the whiteboard to an image. Your exported images will now correctly include the full shape of curved arrows.
Introducing the Layers Panel, a powerful new feature that enhances your workflow by displaying all elements added to the board. This panel allows you to easily manage your elements, including changing the name, duplicating an element, or removing an element.
We have added the ability to view object dimensions for shapes, text, and for a selection. This new feature helps you achieve precise designs by displaying the width and height of selected objects directly on the board.
Displaying dimensions can be enabled from Menu -> Object dimensions.
We are excited to announce that Folio has a new home! The application has been migrated from josemi.xyz/folio to a dedicated subdomain: folio.josemi.xyz. This change is aimed at providing a better and more seamless user experience. Follow the next instructions to migrate your whiteboard:
1. Visit the Legacy Version: access the previous version of Folio at josemi.xyz/folio-legacy.
2. Export Your Whiteboards: go to Menu -> Save As... to download your whiteboard as a .folio file. Save this file to a safe location on your device.
3. Import to the New Folio: go to the new Folio application at folio.josemi.xyz and go to Menu -> Open... to upload the .folio file you exported from the legacy version. Your whiteboard will be restored and ready for you to continue working on them.
We have introduced a fun and creative way to enhance your whiteboards! The new Stickers tool allows you to insert a variety of custom stickers into your boards. We have created our own unique set of stickers, and in future releases, we will be adding even more stickers to provide you with a broader range of options to express your ideas.
We have restored the board title in the header. Now you can easily see and manage the title of your current board, making it simpler to keep track of your projects.
In this update, we have added the ability to render links as bookmarks styled like cards, instead of plain text. Now, when you add a link to your canvas, it will be displayed as a visually appealing bookmark card, making it easier to identify and access important resources.
We have included various bug fixes when saving the version of the secene in the local storageo of your browser.
In this update, we have restored the Group Elements feature to its full functionality. Now you can easily group together multiple elements on your canvas for streamlined organization and editing.
We have also included various bug fixes and performance improvements to ensure a smoother and more reliable drawing experience overall.
In this update, we have added the Snap to Elements feature, allowing you to align your drawings with precision. Say goodbye to crooked lines and uneven shapes – now your elements will snap into place effortlessly, ensuring a polished and professional look.
We are excited to announce that the Laser Pointer Tool has been enabled again. Use it to highlight specific details or guide your audience during presentations and demos.
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