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MyDraw Changelog

What's new in MyDraw 5.4

Jul 17, 2023
  • Improved high DPI support, with support for per-monitor DPI
  • Awareness.
  • MS Visio import and export improvements
  • AutoCAD import and export improvements
  • Improved PDF export - multipage PDF export as well as export of hyperlink elements
  • In PDF
  • Improved printing - multi-page printing

New in MyDraw 5.3 (Dec 7, 2022)

  • Improved high DPI support, with support for per-monitor DPI awareness.
  • MS Visio import and export improvements
  • AutoCAD import and export improvements
  • Improved PDF export - multipage PDF export as well as export of hyperlink elements in PDF.
  • Improved printing - multi-page printing, with many options.
  • Improved localization.
  • Improved copy/paste of text from RTF, TXT, and HTML sources.
  • Many new shapes.
  • Various other bug fixes and performance improvements.

New in MyDraw 5.0.2 (Apr 18, 2022)

  • PDF export bug fixes related to raster images embedded in PDF files.
  • Performance and memory usage improvements.

New in MyDraw 5.0.1 (Jan 26, 2021)

  • MyDraw native file formats improvements and optimizations.
  • Performance and memory usage improvements.
  • UI improvements and bug fixes.
  • Ability to troubleshoot startup issues related to system fonts and GPU drivers.

New in MyDraw 5.0.0 (Nov 26, 2020)

  • Redesigned library browser.
  • 300+ new libraries.
  • 8000+ new shapes.
  • Support for Shape hyperlinks.
  • 20% faster startup of MyDraw.
  • Faster drawing of vector files such as EMF, WMF, and EMF+.
  • AutoCAD import and export improvements.
  • Visio import and export improvements.
  • Turkish language translation of the UI.
  • It Fixes all known Mac stability issues.

New in MyDraw 4.2.0 (Nov 26, 2019)

  • New drawing templates: Invoices, Scorecards, Scientific and Mind Maps.
  • Unit selection dialog when opening a template.
  • Visio import and export improvements.
  • Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image support improvements.
  • Ribbon interface and other UI improvements.
  • Improved table shapes.

New in MyDraw 4.1.2 (Oct 21, 2019)

  • New templates for invoices and scorecards.
  • Improved Microsoft Visio (VSDX, VSSX, VSD and VDX) import and export.

New in MyDraw 4.1.0 (Aug 13, 2019)

  • The new version introduces improvements in the diagram drawing, user interface, and the Mac experience. Following is a detailed list of the new features in this release:
  • Sidebar added at the right side of the MyDraw window to allow users to quickly style shapes.
  • Support for multiple MyDraw windows – you can now right-click on MyDraw‘s icon in the dock and open a new window. You can also copy / paste / drag and drop content between multiple windows.
  • Support for shape shadows.
  • Visio import and export improvements.
  • Export of tables as grouped shapes in Visio.
  • Quick access toolbar added to the ribbon with an option to customize the items in the toolbar.
  • The palette color picker in color dialogs is replaced with a more user-friendly hexagon color picker.
  • Color pickers across the UI are replaced with theme color pickers so that changing the theme of the page can affect the coloring of the shapes.
  • Improved image export dialog
  • Various bug fixes and other improvements.

New in MyDraw 4.0.1 (Jul 22, 2019)

  • The new version introduces improvements in the diagram drawing, user interface, and the Mac experience. Following is a detailed list of the new features in this release:
  • Sidebar added at the right side of the MyDraw window to allow users to quickly style shapes.
  • Support for multiple MyDraw windows – you can now right-click on MyDraw‘s icon in the dock and open a new window. You can also copy / paste / drag and drop content between multiple windows.
  • Support for shape shadows.
  • Visio import and export improvements.
  • Export of tables as grouped shapes in Visio.
  • Quick access toolbar added to the ribbon with an option to customize the items in the toolbar.
  • The palette color picker in color dialogs is replaced with a more user-friendly hexagon color picker.
  • Color pickers across the UI are replaced with theme color pickers so that changing the theme of the page can affect the coloring of the shapes.
  • Improved image export dialog
  • Various bug fixes and other small improvements.

New in MyDraw 4.0.0 (Jul 17, 2019)

  • Support for multiple MyDraw windows – users can now right-click on MyDraw‘s icon in the dock and open a new window. This will allow them to have multiple drawings open at the same time with an option to drag and drop and, copy and paste shapes between MyDraw windows.
  • Support for shape shadows.
  • Visio import and export improvements.
  • Support for shape shadow import and export.
  • Export of tables as grouped shapes in Visio.
  • Various bug fixes and other small improvements.
  • Quick access toolbar added to the ribbon with an option to customize the items in the toolbar.
  • The palette color picker in color dialogs is replaced with a more user-friendly hexagon color picker.
  • Color pickers across the UI are replaced with theme color pickers so that changing the theme of the page can affect the coloring of the shapes.
  • Sidebar added at the right side of the MyDraw window to allow users to quickly style shapes.
  • Improved image export dialog – the image export has a preview of the exported drawing page and lets the user select an area of the page to export both by entering its exact size or by dragging and dropping the export bounds borders.

New in MyDraw 2.3.0 (May 21, 2018)

  • Bookmarks of drawing view position and zoom level;
  • Presentation mode;
  • Check for updates and auto update;
  • Export to TIFF (Tagged Image File Format);
  • New diagram shapes libraries;

New in MyDraw 2.2.1 (May 19, 2018)

  • Better error logging for runtime exceptions.

New in MyDraw 2.1.1 (Mar 27, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Improved print preview and printing
  • Support for connector splitting when dropping a 2D shape on a connector
  • Drawing documents now store which libraries were opened when they were last saved
  • Visio export improvements
  • Added German translation of the user interface

New in MyDraw 2.1.0 (Mar 6, 2018)

  • Improved print preview and printing
  • Support for connector splitting when dropping a 2D shape on a connector
  • Drawing documents now store which libraries were opened when they were last saved
  • MS Visio import / export improvements (VSD, VSDX, VSX, VSS, VSSX)
  • Added German translation of the user interface
  • Contextual help in property editors
  • Improved support for high resolution displays (WQHD, 4K Ultra HD, etc.)
  • Improved support for multi-monitor environments

New in MyDraw 2.0.1 (Dec 13, 2017)

  • New shape libraries
  • New drawing templates
  • Autosave
  • Multi-monitor support
  • UI improvements and bug fixes
  • New file formats:
  • AutoCAD (DXF) export
  • Visio 2003-2010 Drawings (VSD, VDX)
  • Visio Stencils (VSSX)
  • Visio 2003-2010 Stencils (VSS, VSX)
  • Enhanced Metafiles (EMF)

New in MyDraw 2.0.0 (Dec 8, 2017)

  • New shape libraries
  • New drawing templates
  • Autosave
  • Multi-monitor support
  • UI improvements and bug fixes
  • New file formats:
  • AutoCAD (DXF) export
  • Visio 2003-2010 Drawings (VSD, VDX)
  • Visio Stencils (VSSX)
  • Visio 2003-2010 Stencils (VSS, VSX)
  • Enhanced Metafiles (EMF)

New in MyDraw 1.0.0 (Jun 20, 2017)

  • Identical experience under Windows and Mac OS X:
  • We understand that in modern days people can't limit themselves to a single operating systems. Minimizing the differences in visual appearance and user experience across devices is crucial. This is why we've made sure that MyDraw is absolutely identical under Windows and Mac in terms of both - looks and functionality.
  • Microsoft Visio Drawing Import and Export:
  • The advanced Visio Drawing Import and Export (Beta VSDX Import/Export) of MyDraw will allow you to easily convert your Visio diagrams and work with them in Apple macOS and Windows Operating Systems. MyDraw also provides support for Visio-like "smart" shapes - dynamic diagram shapes based on formulas. With its exceptional and unique features, MyDraw is even better than Visio.
  • Diagram shapes and symbols:
  • MyDraw comes with a large set of predefined shapes which you can directly drag and drop into your drawings. The shapes are divided in different libraries based on their purpose of usage. You can create your own custom shapes, arrange them in libraries and reuse them within your diagrams.
  • MyDraw also provides support for Visio-like "smart" shapes - dynamic diagram shapes based on formulas.
  • Ready-made templates:
  • MyDraw includes many ready-to-use templates for flowcharts, organizational charts, flyers, certificates & business cards, and various diagram types. You can easily get started by editing existing diagram templates and making your own.
  • Powerful drawing tools:
  • MyDraw comes with a large set of drawing tools which help you easily create any shape you need and style it to match your company's corporate identity or your personal demands. You can freely draw shapes using the Nurbs tool, or use the composing functions (Union, Intersect, Subtract, and Exclusive Or) to create new shapes from the basic ones.
  • Additionally, you can combine simple shapes into groups and create advanced complex shapes. Save them in your own library for future reuse and edit them at any time.
  • Advanced printing and export options:
  • With MyDraw you can directly print your diagrams - users have full control over the page properties, page margins and print layout. You can also export your diagrams to images (PNG, JPEG, and BMP), or PDF and SVG vector files in just a few clicks.
  • Automatic diagram layouts:
  • MyDraw comes with lots of Automatic Layouts to help you quickly arrange your diagrams. Whether your diagram is large or small, you can have it perfectly layouted with just a few clicks. Each layout type provides many additional options, allowing you to customize the layout to your specific requirements.
  • Powerful rich text support:
  • With the advanced text formatting features in MyDraw, you will be able to make your diagrams outstanding. You have control over the text font, text styles, paragraph alignment, bullets and numbering, etc.
  • MyDraw free support:
  • MyDraw provides free support for registered and trial users. You have access to help documentation, online resources, community forum and hundreds of ready-to-use examples. Our technical team is also happy to assist MyDraw users via e-mail directly.
  • With the official release of MyDraw v1.0 you can also enjoy features like:
  • Spell check and proofing languages
  • ESRI shapefile import for drawing maps
  • Barcode drawing
  • User interface localization
  • GEDCOM format family trees
  • Built-in mail merge functionality

New in MyDraw 2016.1 (Nov 19, 2016)

  • New Shapes - Arrows, Callout, Countries, EPC (Event-driven Process Chain), Floor Plan, Flowcharting, Food, Network, Symbols, SDL (Specification and Description Language), Traffic Signs, Weather
  • Localization - localization support for Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Bulgarian
  • Improved Nevron Drawing file formats - the files are now compressed and thus much smaller in size. Full backward compatibility is preserved.
  • New file format - Nevron XML Drawing Template
  • New file format - export to Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
  • New file format - import of ESRI shapefiles (SHP files), i.e. import of map data with support for naming, labeling and filling of the imported shapes base on the data in the accompanying DBF file.
  • New UI themes - Mac OS X El Capitan, Nevron Dark and Nevron Light
  • Search box added to the ribbon - lets you quickly search for and execute a command
  • Improved library browser with included search function
  • A dialog for selecting a drawing template
  • Large amount of drawing templates included
  • Performance improvements

New in MyDraw 2.2.0 (Feb 26, 2016)

  • Many stability and performance improvements.
  • New libraries of predefined shapes including: Brainstorming shapes; Business process shapes; Electrical symbol shapes; Files and folders shapes; Flags shapes; Network shapes; Traffic signs shapes; Floor plan shapes; Weather shapes; Symbol shapes and Food shapes. MS Visio like Smart Shapes.