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What's new?
Magic Retouch
Seamlessly remove unwanted elements from your design with Magic Retouch. This AI-powered feature uses surrounding visual data to fill in gaps - perfect for intricate patterns like wood grains or fabrics. A powerful addition for detail-focused designers, this tool maintains design continuity, saving time and simplifying retouching.
Our new Descriptive Colourway Generator is a fantastic addition to all colourists' toolbox. Enter any theme or mood, and our AI powered tool will create matching colourways automatically. This feature transforms your workflow by making custom colourways quicker and more intuitive.
The all-new Welcome Window streamlines the start-up process, with one-click access to recent documents, new file creation, and AVA Assist. Consistent menu labelling and enhanced profile path visuals ensure a smoother, more intuitive experience across the platform.
The Cloud Key system revolutionises how you access AVA. Gone are the days of relying on physical dongles or fixed workstations. With Cloud Keys, your AVA license is securely stored in the cloud, allowing you to work on any compatible device with an internet connection. Now we are introducing Offline Cloud Keys, retaining the flexibility of Cloud Keys, but allowing you to launch in offline environments. This could be on a plane, train or even the beach. The possibilities are endless...
Edit more flexibly with new Blocker Layers. Set any spot layer as a 'blocker' to restrict changes in areas where it overlaps other layers. This versatile tool can be used for masking, or creatively, without altering the original design.
The updated 'Combine to Image' command now includes an option to combine through a profile. Indexing workflows are also more flexible with 'Always Include White Colour' for 8-bit indexed images.
AVA Suite introduces improved zoom controls in the layout window, making it easier to focus on specific areas with pinpoint precision. Command +/- now works seamlessly across both layout and design windows, providing consistent control wherever you're working.
Say hello to seamless assistance! Our new Live Chat feature connects you directly with our AVA Technical Support Team, right from the software. No need to leave your workspace or send emails—get real-time answers to your questions and solutions to your challenges.
With Continuous Release, you'll no longer need to wait for major version updates to access new features and improvements. Updates are now delivered incrementally, allowing you to benefit from the latest tools, fixes, and optimisations as soon as they're ready. This agile approach ensures your AVA experience stays ahead of the curve, with less downtime and fewer disruptions. Together, Continuous Release and Cloud Keys are part of AVA's commitment to making your design workflow more flexible, efficient, and future-proof.
We've significantly reduced the runtime of this frequently used command, ensuring a smoother, faster experience—especially for complex projects.
We’ve refined the visuals and functionality of the File Format Settings pane in the AVA Settings window, ensuring a smoother and more intuitive experience.
When using the “Crop One Repeat” command with a crop box that extends beyond the first repeat, any partial images within the box will now seamlessly carry over to the new design.
Grow and contract partial images with the click of a button!
This innovative layer type simulates the effects of precisely measured lamination processes. Simply process the lamination measurements in the Coloursys tool, and a corresponding lamination simulation file (.avalamination) is created.
The Kaleidoscope Tool just got even better! Now, you can use our versatile morphing brushes to create stunning, symmetrical designs with ease.
Now, any changes made to a layer’s settings are automatically added to the document history, allowing you to easily undo or reapply adjustments as needed.
We’ve improved the Auto With Create feature by adding the option to automatically include black and white layers in your separations.
