yPaint changelog

Yongobongo is back with another iteration of his yPaint image editing application, which is now on version 5.00 Beta. He's added a lot of things to this one, so people using the previous version may want to try it out:

• Added Fuzzie 360's Keyboard Library
• Added Text Tool
• Added USB Connection
• GUI Revamp
• Added Scrolling Feature
• Added Ability to save and load images of PNG or JPG format with dimensions of 512x512 or less
• Added ability to change which folder to save/load from
• Added Ability to change opacity level
• Added Ability to choose canvas size
• Added Ability to use your own custom made brushes
• Added Circle (Ellipse) Tool
• Added New Load screen
• Minor Bug fixes that caused program to crash
• Added USB Support
• Added Font Support
• Added Font Size Support
• Added Fill Bucket
• Added 'Photoshare' IR based Image-Sharing Application
• Added cursor x,y positions on screen

He does remind users to make sure that they don't load pictures above 512x512 pixels, else you could end up crashing the program with your file. In addition, he also notes that "Custom firmware users may have to patch the EBOOT if it is not launching as it is in K-Xploit format."

Lastly, he's also put up a contest for people to win more QJ Points on our forums. His call for excellent photoshoppery writes, "Also, i am offering 200,000 QJ forum points for the best yPaint theme! It can be anything, even based off Paint or Photoshop or something." All you have to do is visit the forum link below and post a screenshot of your theme to join. Enjoy the app, and don't forget to check the readme, alright?!

PSP homebrew developer, Yongobongo, stopped by our forums to share to us version 4b of his creation, yPaint. This version is actually a port to firmwares using eLoader or 2.71 SE, it should also work for FW1.00, but bear in mind that this is not K-Xploited. If you're a loyal FW1.50 user, you should stick to using yPaint v4a. For the uninitiated, this app is a drawing application for the PSP, which is perfect for people who like to dabble on some artistic activities while on the go.

yPaint, according to the dev, is an all-in-one image editor which would allow you to save and open images for editing. It features a full color selection tool, line lengths, and an in-development GUI. Now that the trip down memory lane is over and your memories are now refreshed, let's jump to the new features of yPaint v4b.

New Features

• File browsing - Went from a Text-Based Opener (type the name, it opens it) to a fully featured File browser for Opening PNG files Thanks to Fuzzie 360's AWESOME LowserLIB. I have modified it to support JPG and TGA loading as well, all credit to Fuzzie!
• Multiple Format Saving Menu - Ah, this is also awesome! Press circle and a little menu comes up asking you which format to save the image as. Either TGA, JPG or PNG! Saves it to PSP/PHOTO and it tells you whether the save was successful or not
• Bug Fixes - Self explanatory

New for yPaint v0.4b

• Now compatible with all eLoader versions and 2.71 SE!
• New intro screen (better looking)

Future plans for yPaint v5

• Save As option with file name renaming support
• Circle tool
• Text Input tool
• Send pictures via IR port, or copy to memory stick

So you're probably familiar with Yongobongo's nifty "all in one" image editor, yPaint. Yep, that's the one that has a Macromedia Fireworks interface, as opposed to the "more normal" MS Paint look. Looks great, eh?

Anyway, if you're not familiar with it, allow me to backtrack a little. Basically, Yongobongo's yPaint is an image editor for the PSP that allows you to edit, or make cool doodles in your PSP. According to the dev, "it comes with a full colour selection tool, Line Lengths, a GUI (needs to be improved)" and image saving capabilities. This should work for those who have firmware 1.50-2.71, but he promises that a "1.00/eLoader EBOOT should be up soon". Guess we better keep our eyes peeled out for updates, then.

The dev says to be on the lookout for bugs (after all, this isn't the final version yet). Plans for battery life display and additional functions are underway, so that' sosmething to look forward to, right? In the meantime, check out the latest version here, and do stay tuned here at QJ for more updates.

If you like to mess around with paint-like programs on the move to show off your artistic abilities with your PSPs analog stick then I have something for you today. yongobongo has release his lua drawing application for the PSP called yPaint v2, allowing you to rival Picasso on the move with your PSP. Unlike most drawing applications for the PSP, this one has not been modelled based on the absic Mirosoft Paint. Instead, yongobongo has decided to make this application in the style of Macromedia Fireworks.

yPaint v2 has been described as an all-in-one image editor, allowing you to both saving and open images for editing; as well as featuring a full colour selection tool, Line Lengths, and an in development Graphical User Interface which yongobongo says needs to be improved. Overall this application works quite well once you get the hang of it although a bit of work does still need to be done perfecting the color palette which can be a little tricky when you want a specific color. Other than that, this application is very promising. Thanks for the tip Fuzzie360!