Release Notes

Version 2.0.8 - August 1, 2013   

Free Update for All Version 2 Users - To upgrade to this version simply click the button above and install. You will not have to uninstall the previous version nor reactivate the plug-in.

• Updated color management subsystem to increase robustness and support the latest color profile formats.
• Corrected a problem where color could be corrupted in 32 bit images using the Colormatch RGB profile.
• The plug-in installer detects Corel® PHOTO-PAINT® on the system and facilitates installation into same.
• Corrected a problem where the plug-in would not start when run under Corel® PHOTO-PAINT®.
• Consolidated storage of last used parameters to make operation in Photoshop and other editors consistent.
• Added some additional local data logging during installation to help diagnose installation failures.
• Made some operations e.g., in initial light source analysis, more efficient to enhance speed of operation.
• Built with the new Photoshop® CC SDK (compatible with all versions of Photoshop®).

Version 2.0.7 - May 13, 2013

• Updated some graphic elements of the UI to better support scaled displays.
• Installer will now recognize Photoshop CC 14.x and allow installation into same.

Version 2.0.6 - January 4, 2013

• Added 3200% and 6400% zoom capability, for folks who want to look really closely at the pixels.
• Stability enhancements in the color-management subsystem, to better handle poorly formed color profiles.
• Added awareness of new OpenGL (e.g., 4.2) functions and features.
• Added installer support for Photoshop Elements 11 and several other editor versions not yet released.
• The installer now at the final screen displays the version of the plug-in it has just completed installing.

Version 2.0.5 - September 10, 2012

• Added installer support for Corel® Paintshop® Pro X5.
• Made some minor help file corrections and updates.
• Built with new Photoshop® CS6 SDK (prior versions are perfectly compatible with Photoshop® CS6).

Version 2.0.4 - April 6, 2012

• Added installer support for Photoshop CS6.
• Corrected an issue where holding down the space bar to pan would fail if certain controls were active.
• Corrected a color-management failure if the plug-in is started on an individual channel of a color image.
• Corrected a problem where some people were not able to run the plug-in after installing.

Version 2.0.3 - March 23, 2012

• Released only briefly, then pulled back offline due to installer problems with Windows UAC.

Version 2.0.2 - January 9, 2012

What's New In Version 2.0

• Ultra-fast interactive operation using OpenGL and the GPU on your video card!
• Multi-threaded operation - faster startup and write-back on multi-processor / multi-core machines.
• Even better Photoshop integration, including space bar panning.
• Now recognizes deeply colored highlights in images, such as reflections from colored gemstones.
• A great new interactive manual and integrated help facility!
• Better color management - handles the newest ICC profiles.
• StarFilter Pro 2 can coexist on the same machine with StarFilter Pro version 1.

Click here to see the StarFilter Pro version 1 release history.