Cascadeur Update 2024.1.1 is Now Available
Apr 12, 2024
Here is what's new in Cascadeur 2024.1.1:
- Enhanced activation of input fields in the Property Editor.
- The "Near clipping" setting in the camera object now functions correctly with small values.
- Improved finger retargeting .
- "Start and end interpolation frames" in AutoPhysics now work correctly.
- Enhancements in props initialization within AutoPosing.
- Resolved issues with copying or duplicating objects in scenes containing characters.
- Addressed various bugs affecting visualization, viewport scaling, FBX import, and animated settings .
- Fixed several crashes related to selection, rigging, and during the export process.
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