SPi-V 1.2

I have just posted SPi-V 1.2, as promised. The new version is already powering the SPi-V gallery and fullscreen gallery. You can download the updated engine and standalone viewers on the downloads page.

The licensing scheme for SPi-V has changed slightly, and new license types will be introduced shortly. Look for more information as these license types are made available. Current domain license owners will receive updated licenses to use with SPi-V 1.2. If you have not yet been contacted, send me a note.

One of the major new features of SPi-V 1.2 is support for scriptlets. Scriptlets allow you to add advanced effects or elements to your SPi-V scene(s) with just a single line of XML. Currently there are three scriptlets for you to try, but more will follow:

• Cap image (in action)
  Adds a cap image. Notice how the cap image orients itself to the camera so your audience will not need to read upsidedown. The cap image can be customised to suit your own style and branding.
• Toolbar (in action)
  Adds a spiffy glass-like toolbar. Notice the subtle transparency effects when you place your mouse pointer over the toolbar.
• Screensaver (in action)
  Adds a screensaver behavior to your scene(s): After 10 seconds of inactivity, the engine will start to show random parts of your scene with subtle automated pan, tilt and zoom.

The scriptlets are available for download on the downloads page, and there's an extensive howto article about how to include them in your own projects.