👉 IdeaStudio Update Log | Issue #5: Version 3.1.0

Hello Crafters!

Version 3.1.0 for PC is now live.

When you’re working on a design, it’s often hard to fully picture how it will turn out on the final product until it’s actually made.
This update starts to bridge that gap, along with a few improvements shaped by things many of you have been asking for.

Here’s what’s new :point_down:

:new: Mockup preview is now available

You can now drop your design straight onto a shirt or other materials and see how it looks before making it.
Move it around, resize it, try different placements, and get a much closer sense of the final result before you commit to it.
It supports built-in templates as well as your own uploads, so you can preview things in a way that actually matches what you’re working on.
Available for cutting machines, heat press, and printers.

:scissors: Standard Cut gets a new layering option

When working with multi-layer designs, it’s now easier to build things up step by step.
You can create a solid base layer and stack other elements on top of it, which helps keep everything more organized, especially for HTV, paper, and vinyl projects.

:printer: Print Then Cut improvements

Fine-tuning your cut lines should feel a bit more controllable.
With improved contour offset, added color options, and inner contour support, it’s easier to handle more detailed designs without things getting messy.

:art: Gradient fill added

If you’ve ever wanted to add a bit more depth to your designs, this should help.
You can now apply linear gradients with up to 8 colors, and rotate the direction by 90° to adjust how the colors flow.
It’s a simple way to bring more variation into your designs without adding extra layers.

:abc: Curved text

For labels, badges, or anything circular, you can now bend text into shape using a slider.
It’s a small addition, but one that makes certain layouts much easier to put together.

:straight_ruler: Unit switch shortcut

You can now switch between inch, mm, and cm directly from the top left of the canvas.
This came up quite a bit in the community, so it should feel more convenient during everyday use.

:framed_picture: Crop gets more flexible

Cropping is now a bit more straightforward, with multiple preset sizes as well as custom options.
Whether you’re adjusting for specific materials or just refining your layout, it’s easier to get the exact framing you need.


That’s it for Version 3.1.0 for now.
More refinements are already in the works, including ideas that came straight from your feedback.

:speech_balloon: Take some time to try things out, and let us know what feels useful or what you’d like to see next.

Your feedback might just shape what comes next!

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Awesome! Can’t wait to try out the new update! Sounds like a good one. Thanks for the update update, Olivia! :heart:

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This is absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to go try out the new updates!!

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The new update looks great; I can’t wait to try out the new tools. :open_mouth:

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These are some great updates.

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Wow great update and improvements that’s very exciting :heart_eyes:

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Wow, these improvements are all so interesting—I absolutely love them! Great summary, @OliviaZzz. I know this will really improve our workflow. You forgot to mention that they fixed something I reported: when I added an SVG from Corel or other programs, it wouldn’t appear on the canvas with the correct dimensions—instead, it would show up huge, up to 100 inches across. Now that’s been fixed. Thank you so much for that.

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Thanks for the update Olivia.
Hopefully these upgrades will be implemented in the LOKLiK app soon. :crossed_fingers:

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Mine always import as teeny tiny baby versions in mobile app! :rofl:

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Looking forward to all these wonderful updates!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you

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@OliviaZzz I am unable to download the update to my pc. I am on Windows 11. Please see link: https://community.loklik.com/t/re-help-please/62335/345?u=nancy_sierchio
I was able to shut Smart Control off but now the update is gone from the app. :slightly_frowning_face:
@Samantha_Bryant

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Just replied to your message with the fix.

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@MCVDFC The program has many things that will be improved over time, and this port is an example of that. We have to understand that we are in a relatively new stage and that this program is a new child that needs to be taught and have several things added to it. I know that in the future we will have the best possible environment.

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Hi, @Ideart_Studio. He’s hoping to see these features in the Loklik mobile app, and I agree. As a user of both, these new updates will be great for the mobile version as well. I hope to see them there soon. I’m sure they will be. :heart:

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I know they’ll integrate them sooner or later if they aren’t already. The problem is that programming two applications for two different environments is very inconvenient. It’s also very difficult to add certain functions to cell phones and tablets because they don’t work the same way as on a PC. I understand that, but I know they’ll improve both later on.

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Oh, yeah, I totally understand that the PC will always have more capabilities — with any application. I’m not complaining at all. I actually prefer the IdeaStudio over Design Space. I’m happy with the direction the IS is going. I’m also happy that they take suggestions from users into account and actually fix things when I ask them to. I couldn’t get the single line fonts to work, and reported it a couple weeks ago, and now I’m extremely happy that they’re back to functioning properly. However, I am running across some issues in other areas in this new update. The group function is glitching. I group one element and the fonts in another element shift. It’s a little frustrating, as I’ve fixed it 10 times already, thinking it was just that one. I’ve just tried to group another shape with some text and that same element I thought was fine, has shifted again as soon as I tried to group the 2 other elements. And every time I try to record a video, it wants to make me out to be a liar. :joy: Earlier, I tried to select multiple elements and move them together, but the top one would move away from the bottom. It also wouldn’t group them at all. I started recording, and it worked fine. I’ve recorded 4 different videos, in which the issue I was trying to capture wouldn’t do what it was doing before I pressed record. :woman_shrugging:t3: I feel like it’s gaslighting me. :joy:

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This update is fantastic! The mockup preview alone is going to save so much time — being able to see designs on an actual shirt or blank before committing is such a game‑changer. The new layering option and Print Then Cut tweaks are super helpful too, especially for those of us who work with lots of mixed materials.

Loving the gradient fills, curved text, and the quick unit switch — all those little quality‑of‑life improvements really add up. You can tell this update was shaped by real feedback from the community, and it shows.

Can’t wait to play with everything and see what everyone creates next. Amazing work, team!

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So many exciting things

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Thank you for the update. I have not used Idea Space much but I am learning to love it and the fact you have given it to us at no cost is pretty amazing too!!!

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