FireAlpaca SE 3.0 Beta Test Now Available!

[p]We are pleased to announce that the beta version of FireAlpaca SE 3.0 (Windows only) is now available on Steam.
You can experience the latest features ahead of the official release.[/p][p][/p][p]FireAlpaca SE 3.0 Beta is available only to purchasers.[/p][p]For more information about FireAlpaca SE, please visit this page.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Key Features of SE 3.0[/h3]

[p]New Brush Engine: Enables a wider range of brush expressions[/p]
[p]16bit/ch Color Layers: Improved editing performance and more delicate color representation[/p]
[p]New File Format (.MDZ): Multithreaded read/write support for faster loading and saving[/p]
[p]MFG (GPU-based Filters): Create and add high-speed filters without needing a development environment[/p]
[p]Project Feature: Manage multi-page comics smoothly and efficiently[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Important Notes[/h3]

[p]The beta test may end without prior notice.[/p]
[p]Available for Windows only.[/p]
[p]We are not responsible for any file corruption or data loss. Please use the stable version for production work.[/p]
[p]The “Blur Mode” for the blending brush is still under development and is not included in this beta version.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Focus Areas for Testing[/h3]

[p]Performance and drawing experience with the new brush engine[/p]
[p]Compatibility and stability of loading/saving in .MDZ format[/p]
[p]Application of .MAR filters created with MFG Studio[/p]
[p]General functionality and behavior of new features
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[p]You can download MFG Studio from the official MFG site:[/p][p] https://modernfilterlanguageforgpu.org/en/[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Access Code[/h3][p]Please use the following access code:[/p][p]
N46Qt8RdWgf2[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]How to Access the Beta Version (Switch to Beta Branch)[/h3]

[p]Launch the Steam client[/p]
[p]Right-click "FireAlpaca SE" in your library and select “Properties”[/p]
[p]Click “Betas” from the left-hand menu[/p]
[p]Enter the access code and click “opt-in:v3_beta - 3.0 β”[/p]
[p]In the dropdown menu, select “v3_beta - 3.0 β”[/p]
[p]Close the window to begin automatic installation of the beta version
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[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]How to Revert to the Stable Version[/h3]

[p]Launch the Steam client[/p]
[p]Right-click "FireAlpaca SE" in your library and select “Properties”[/p]
[p]Click “Betas” from the left-hand menu[/p]
[p]From the dropdown menu, select “None”
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[hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]How to Report Issues[/h3][p]If you encounter any bugs or have feedback, please post in the Community Hub.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to your feedback.[/p]