2009/01/26

KnobMan ver.1.33

VSTGUI - AnimationKnob Design tool.

this is very special function for VST development.

Latest Ver 1.33

KnobMan133Setup.msi (2.15MB)

.msi file (with installer). Download and Double click to install.

zipped file for manual install
* NOTE on Vista: because of Vista security check, the help file (.chm) should be set 'Unblock' from property window.
* NOTE update from 1.29 or earlyer: Because the knob-file format is revised, KnobBrowser.dll also need to updated. refer the 'KnobBrowser' in the HelpFile

Old Ver:

knobman132.zip (1.83MB)
knobman131.zip (1.83MB)
knobman130.zip (1.83MB)
knobman129.zip (1.69MB)
knobman128.zip (1.55MB)
knobman127.zip (1.55MB)
knobman126.zip (1.54MB)
knobman125.zip (1.54MB)
knobman124.zip (1.51MB)
knobman123.zip (1.51MB)
knobman122.zip (1.50MB)
knobman121.zip (1.48MB)
knobman120.zip (1.48MB)
knobman119.zip (1.45MB)

What's new in 1.33

Support scripting by various language including Python
Plugin 'Monochrome' added. (need python).
BugFix: Screen is not updated on delete a VisibleSoloed layer.

What's new in 1.32

BugFix: The AnimMask button affects to all layers

What's new in 1.31

BugFix: Crush on saving if non-zero texture depth with no texture selected.
BugFix: Hungup if the in-use texture bmp is too big.

What's new in 1.30

Mix language texts are supported. (charset is changed to Unicode)
BugFix: Shape load/save is not work when the decimal point is not PERIOD (.).
Knob data format is revised. That avoid the format confusion (forced to PNG) when download with IE.

What's new in 1.29

Improved Effect parameters layout instead of scrolling
Improved Texture file management (for the case of tons of textures installed)
More accurate shape import from .svg files
BugFix: Recent open file list is not properly updated in some cases

What's new in 1.28

Shape Save/Load as a .svg file
BugFix: Not cleanuped parameters when inserting a new layer.
BugFix: Layer Preview is not visible when load a invisible layer.
BugFix: Black lines on border in drop shadow
BugFix: Memory leak on delete a layer

What's new in 1.27

Fixed: number of layers is limited to about 40. now upto 99 supported.
Animation parameters for Lighting Effects are added
'Text Align' for TextPrimitive is added
'Mask Gradation' bi-dir mode is added
'Emboss Diffuse' parameter is added
Emboss for 'RectFill' algo is revised: the emboss part ignore the texture (same as CircleFill).
Plugin SetMargin is replaced by 'SetLayout'.
Some Fn Key Shortcuts are added (ex. F2=Rename Layer)
Number of the textures bitmap limitation is removed

Online Help

FAQ

Mainly discussing at here:
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=189320

KnobMan.exe Version 1.33
Copyright(C) 2007-2009 g200kg

2009/01/26
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AnimationKnob Bitmap Generation Tool for VST developper.

In the VST plugin GUI development, you may need the AnimationKnob bitmaps that has stitched frames. KnobMan is a tool for the creation of the 'Knob' graphic images. The image strip is a continuous frames stitched vertical or horizontal. Though KnobMan is mainly designed for a VST-plugin GUI development, it may be useful if you need a image strip like this.

Functions:
* AnimationKnob bitmap generation using multiple layers.
* Construct Knob design from combination of primitives including imported bitmaps.
* Generated bitmap can be saved as a bmp/png/jpg/gif/tga file.
* Variable output bitmap size independent from original bitmaps.
* Variable output strip length.
* Variable rotate/zoom/offset.
* Color Controls.
* Strictly exact pixel rotation with anti-alias.
* IntelligentAlpha analyze anti-aliased original bitmap and separate
knob part from background.

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Thanks, KVR members.
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Samples: