The Official JWildfire Blog

Just released JWildfire V0.51 which I’m really proud to present.

All those problems with starting the application and using wrong settings etc. should now be resolved … because I have created an own JWildfire-dedicated launcher!
To make it even more sweet the JWildfire users group did a contest for creating images which are displayed in the launcher. So you are always welcomed with a nice image 🙂

Additionally there are about 20 new variations available… most of them are supporting the 3D mode 🙂

Complete list of changes:
– created a own JWildfire launcher (as separate application), removed the previously used launcher (“appstart”)
– included 15 images from the launcher image voting contest into the launcher
– save/restore the desktop- and window-position and size
– several internal changes to the julia* variations, additionaly those variations now always start with a random power index which may produce even more interesting results in the various random flame generators
– improved the gradient-from-image-creator and fixed a java7-related bug (sorting)
– delete the partially created file if saving of render state fails
– hexnixD, hexaplay3D, popcorn2_3D, cubicLattice_3D, disc3D, cubic3D, roundspher3D, post_spin_z, pre_spin_z, loonie_3D, inflateZ_1 … inflateZ_6, foci_3D, scry_3D and waves2_3D variation by Larry Berlin
– phoenix_julia variation by TyrantWave
– FIXED: saving the render state of flames containing the nBlur variation now works

Just click the “Random flames” button to start playing around and have fun 🙂

Just released JWildfire V0.48.

This is a consolidation release, most changes apply to the fractal flames generator T.I.N.A.:

• improved the random gradient generator (to produce more “crisp” results)
• support for background color (other than black) in the interactive renderer
• support for background color in HDR images
• hypertile, hypertile1 and hypertile2 variation by Zueuk
• dc_perlin variation by slobo777
• “Script” tab: added four buttons with four example scripts in the script editor (which may partially be combinated)
• improved the gnarls random flame generators
• removed the unnecessary upper bounds for brightness, contrast and gamma in the user interface
• “Script” tab: buttons for loading/saving scripts
• changed the default horizontal alignment of all numer fields to left aligned
• “Nimbus” is now the default visual theme, added the Mac theme
• “Main tab”: removed the “Post transform” and “Symmetry” buttons
• included a FAQ section, improved the help section (larger font, hyperlinks do work now)

Just click the “Random flames” button to start playing around and have fun 🙂