Changelog

What's New

New Features

• Random Branch Node: Add randomness to your stories with weighted probability

  • Randomly picks one of multiple output paths at runtime
  • Configurable integer weights per output to control probability
  • Add or remove outputs directly on the node
  • Weights can be connected to integer variable nodes for dynamic control

• RunScript Interface: Define a public interface for your scripts

  • Mark variables as Input or Output in the variable details panel
  • Input parameters appear as handles on the left side of Run Script nodes
  • Output variables appear as handles on the right side for reading values back
  • Mark flows as Exit Routes to route execution based on how the called script ends

• WebSocket Sync: Push your project to game engines in real time

  • Start a WebSocket server directly from the editor
  • Connected game engine clients receive live project updates on sync
  • View connected client details including engine name, version, and plugin version
  • Individual disconnect buttons for each connected client
  • Game Engine Plugins section with links to integration pages

• Click-to-Advance Dialogue: New continuation option for dialogue nodes without buttons

  • Dialogue nodes with no options show an output handle in the header
  • At runtime, a pulsing “Click to advance…” indicator appears
  • Clicking anywhere on the screen advances to the next connected node

• Text Option Type: Display non-interactive text in dialogue options area

  • Add read-only text blocks alongside buttons and inputs
  • Supports variable interpolation and conditional visibility
  • Useful for instructions, flavor text, or additional information

• Markdown File Support: Create and edit Markdown files within your project

  • Create .md files directly in the Content Browser
  • Three view modes: edit, preview, and split (side-by-side)
  • Supports GitHub-Flavored Markdown with tables, task lists, and code blocks

• Resizable Dialogue Nodes: Adjust dialogue node size on the canvas

  • Drag edges or corners to resize dialogue nodes
  • Nodes automatically grow when adding options and shrink when removing them
  • Dynamic minimum height based on visible content

• Auto-Label Buttons: Automatically fill in button text from connections

  • New toggle in canvas settings menu
  • Connecting a button option to another dialogue node fills the button text with the target’s title

Improvements

• Unified Export Button: Export and WebSocket Sync merged into a single split button with format selection
• Resizable Variables & Flows Panels: Drag to resize the divider between Variables and Flows panels, with size persisted between sessions
• Tab Context Menu: Right-click tabs for Close, Close Other, and Close All options with keyboard shortcuts
• Close Other Tabs: Quickly close all tabs except the one you right-click
• Tab Persistence: Open tabs are remembered and restored across app restarts
• Content Browser State Persistence: Collapsed state remembered between sessions
• Audio Volume Persistence: Playback volume setting remembered between play sessions
• Keyboard Navigation in Node Menu: Navigate the node creation menu with arrow keys
• Open Variable Details from Get Nodes: Clicking a Get Variable node opens its details panel
• Spellcheck Setting: Toggle spellcheck on or off for text fields in settings
• Unsaved Changes Indicator: Dialogue nodes show an asterisk when they have unsaved changes
• New Options Added to Bottom: New dialogue options are now added to the bottom of the list instead of the top
• Folder Deletion File Count: Deletion confirmation now shows how many files are in a folder
• Changelog in Help Menu: Quick access to the changelog from the Help menu
• Localized String Variables: String variable values are now included in the localization table for JSON exports
• Dialogue Options Sections: Options area reorganized into separate text blocks, input elements, and button sections with independent reordering
• Settings Menu Stays Open: Settings dropdown no longer closes when clicking menu items
• Theme-Aware Scrollbars: Scrollbar colors now match the current theme

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Node Data Loss on File Open: Opening a script file could silently lose node settings like audio reset, image reset, and other properties
• Fixed Search Focus: Right-clicking to reopen the node creation menu now correctly focuses the search field
• Fixed Long Name Overflow: Long file names in selectors no longer stretch the dialogue editor layout
• Fixed Media Drag-and-Drop: Dragging media files from Content Browser onto dialogue nodes works correctly again
• Fixed DELETE Key in Text Fields: Forward-delete key now works properly in dialogue text editors
• Fixed Deletion Alert Layout: Long item names in deletion confirmations now properly truncate with ellipsis
• Fixed Editor Focus After ESC: Closing the variable suggestion menu with Escape properly restores editor focus

What's New

New Features

• Flows: Create reusable subflows within your scripts

  • Add Entry Flow and Run Flow nodes to organize complex logic
  • Dedicated Flows panel with search and collapsible UI
  • Auto-create flows when pasting flow nodes
  • Flows are saved per-file for organized project structure

• Array Variables: Store and manipulate lists of values

  • Create arrays of any variable type (boolean, integer, float, string, image, character, audio)
  • Array operation nodes: Add, Remove, Get, Set, Length, Clear, Contains
  • Get Random Element nodes for retrieving random items from arrays
  • For Each loop node for iterating over array elements
  • Array support for character file variables

• Enum Variables: Define custom sets of named values

  • Create enums with custom options for type-safe choices
  • Enum conversion nodes for working with enum values
  • Enum input type for dialogue options
  • Automatic syncing of character enum values across files

• Input Fields in Dialogue Options: Collect player input during dialogue

  • Add text input fields to dialogue options
  • Multiple connections supported from input Value handles
  • Perfect for name entry, passwords, or custom responses

• Image, Character, and Audio Variable Types: Store references to project assets

  • Create variables that reference images, characters, and audio files
  • File selector dropdowns for easy asset selection
  • Image as built-in field for Get/Set Character Variable nodes

• Character Variable Interpolation: Use character variables directly in dialogue text

  • Reference character properties like {Character.Name} in dialogue
  • Nested interpolation support for referencing variables within character variables
  • Dynamic text updates based on character data

• Variable Edit Panel: Redesigned variable editing experience

  • New right sidebar panel alongside the dialogue editor
  • Unified Variable/Category Details panel
  • Clickable value display for quick editing
  • Improved panel styling and layout

• Collapsible Panels: Better workspace management

  • Collapsible Content Browser with minimized bar
  • Collapsible Variables and Flows panels
  • Unified styling across all panels

• Compatible Filter: Find compatible nodes faster

  • New checkbox filter in node creation menu
  • Shows only nodes compatible with your current connection

• Runtime Error Bar: Better error feedback during playback

  • Simplified error messages for easier debugging
  • Clear visual indication when errors occur

Improvements

• Variables in Undo/Redo: Variable changes now tracked in history system
• Keyboard Navigation: Navigate variable suggestions with arrow keys and Enter
• Multiline Dialogue Options: Options now support multiple lines of text
• Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Reorder character variables by dragging
• Delete Button on Variable Chips: Quickly remove variables from dialogue text
• Float Precision: Improved accuracy for decimal arithmetic in runtime
• Redesigned Variable Creation: New form-based interface for creating variables
• Redesigned Variable Type Dropdown: Single-column layout for easier selection

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Set Background Node: Resolved file selector styling and drag-drop issues
• Fixed Variable Suggestion Menu: Escape key now properly closes the menu
• Fixed Memory Leak: Resolved IPC listener leak in Content Browser

What's New

New Features

• Set Character Variable Node: Modify character file variables directly from your script

  • Change character properties like Name during gameplay
  • Dynamically update character data based on story events

• Edge Drop Auto-Connect: Create nodes faster with automatic connection handling

  • Dropping a connection on empty space shows a pending connection line
  • New nodes automatically connect to the pending connection

• Character Variables in Runtime Debugger: View and debug character data while testing

  • Character variables now appear in the runtime debugger
  • Live updates when character Name changes during playback

• Get Character Variable Improvements: Name is now selectable as a variable in the Get Character Variable node

Improvements

• Reduced Notification Clutter: Removed unnecessary success toasts for file saves
• Variable Text Editor Polish: Improved UI and visual polish in the variable text editor

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Dialogue Text Input: Pressing Enter now correctly adds new lines in the dialogue text field

• Fixed Variable Picker Dropdown: Resolved dropdown overflow clipping in the Dialogue Editor

• Fixed Folder Deletion: Deleting a folder now properly closes any open files from that folder in editor tabs

• Fixed Folder Navigation: Resolved folder navigation issues on different operating systems

• Fixed File Loading: Fixed errors that could occur when loading files with certain path formats

• Fixed Projects List: Resolved an issue where the projects list could disappear

• Fixed Undo/Redo: Undo and redo no longer restore invalid references to deleted files

• Fixed JSON Export: Resolved potential export conflicts with character filenames

• Fixed Alternative Controls Mode: Edge drop auto-connect now works correctly in alternative viewport controls mode

What's New

New Features

• Linux Native Support: StoryFlow Editor is now officially available on Linux
  • Native AppImage builds for easy installation without dependencies
  • Proper Linux-specific UI elements and window controls
  • File browser integration labeled correctly for Linux environments
  • Full compatibility with case-sensitive file systems

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Folder Color Updates: Folder colors now update instantly in the content browser when changed
• Fixed File Reference Updates: Resolved multiple issues where file references were not updating correctly

What's New

New Features

• Full Audio System: Complete audio support throughout your stories

  • Add audio files (MP3 and WAV formats) to your project content
  • Attach audio to dialogue nodes with in-editor playback preview
  • Loop audio option for background music and ambient sounds
  • Audio volume controls in the runtime player
  • Audio indication in runtime debugger for testing
  • Reset checkbox to clear audio from dialogue nodes

• Play Audio Node: Dedicated node for triggering audio playback at any point in your story flow

• Character System: Create and manage characters for your stories

  • Create characters directly in the content browser
  • Add custom character variables for dynamic character data
  • Editable character names in character editor and dialogue selector
  • Characters integrated into dialogue nodes and runtime
  • Get Character Variable node for reading character data in your scripts

• Set Background Image Node: New node to dynamically change background images during story execution

• Improved Variable Text Editor: Redesigned dialogue text editor

  • Rich variable insertion directly in dialogue text and options
  • Visual variable type indicators within the editor
  • Deletion warnings when removing variables used in dialogue text
  • Improved cursor handling and text editing experience

• One-Time Options: Dialogue options that automatically hide after being clicked, perfect for exploration-based narratives

• Additive Selection: Hold Shift, Ctrl, or Cmd to add nodes and edges to your current selection

• Connection Style Settings: Customize edge appearance with new connection style options

  • Edge type setting now applies to connection line while dragging

• Comment Node Grouping: Moving a comment node now moves all nodes positioned inside it

Improvements

• Redesigned Dialogue Editor: More compact layout with collapsible title block for better screen utilization
• Audio Export Support: Audio files included in both HTML and JSON exports
• Character Export Support: Character data and dialogue properties exported to JSON format
• Improved Performance: General performance improvements throughout the editor
• Enhanced Styling: Refined visuals for nodes, dropdowns, runtime debugger, and content browser elements
• Background Image Reset: Reset checkbox added to clear background images from dialogue nodes

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Memory Leak: Resolved an issue that could cause the editor to slow down over time

• Fixed Selection Box Issues: Fixed selection box getting stuck when pressing multiple mouse buttons simultaneously

• Fixed Project Loading: Resolved errors that could occur when loading projects

• Fixed Dialogue Editor Sync: Fixed lost input when typing quickly in the dialogue editor

• Fixed Content Browser Navigation: Fixed issues with “Show in Content Browser” not scrolling correctly and path not updating after folder moves

• Fixed Audio Playback on macOS: Resolved audio playback issues in the dialogue editor on macOS

• Fixed Export Errors: Fixed errors in exported HTML files

• Fixed Dropdown Menus: Dropdown menus no longer appear below other nodes

• Fixed Drag and Drop: Resolved issues with audio and image file drag-and-drop operations

• Fixed Save Indicator: Save operation now correctly clears the unsaved changes indicator

• Fixed Favorites Folder Color: Folder colors no longer reset after renaming

• Fixed Variable Button: Variable button now works correctly when options section is collapsed

What's New

New Features

• Variable Categories: Organize your variables into custom categories for better project management and easier navigation in complex projects

• Variables Search: Quickly find any variable with the new search functionality in the variables panel

• Variables Reordering: Drag and drop variables to reorder them within the panel

• Quick Variable Creation: Right-click anywhere inside the variables panel to instantly create a new variable

• Favorite Folders: Mark frequently used folders as favorites for quick access in the content browser

• Folder Colors: Color-code your folders for visual organization and faster navigation

• Background Style Options: Choose between Lines, Dots, and Cross grid patterns in editor settings for your preferred visual style

• Project Renaming: Rename your projects directly from the editor window

• Image Drag and Drop: Drag images directly onto dialogue nodes to quickly assign background images

Improvements

• New variables now appear at the top of the list instead of the bottom
• Unified comparison operator symbols across all node types for consistency
• Standardized behavior of various search inputs throughout the application
• Removed border animation over nodes editor canvas for cleaner visuals
• Updated folder icons with improved design
• Updated dependencies for better performance and security

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Variable Type Colors: Variable type color squares now display correctly in the variables panel

• Fixed Variables Panel Scrolling: Resolved issue where scrolling would break when dragging variables outside the panel

• Fixed Content Browser Glitch: Fixed visual glitch caused by stale folder data in the content browser

• Fixed Dialogue Editor Panel: Dialogue editor panel now correctly collapses when reopening files

• Fixed Folder Drag and Drop: Prevented folders from being dragged over themselves, which could cause issues

• Fixed Float Comparison: Corrected float comparison evaluation in runtime for accurate numerical comparisons

What's New

New Features

• Drag-and-Drop File Import: Import files by dragging them directly into the content browser to quickly add external files to your project

• Quick Node Creation Hotkeys: Create nodes instantly with keyboard shortcuts

  • D + Click → Create Dialogue node
  • R + Click → Create Run Script node
  • B + Click → Create Branch node
  • E + Click → Create End node
  • C + Click → Create Comment node

• Snap to Grid Setting: New option to snap nodes to grid in the editor, keeping your node graphs organized with automatic grid alignment

Improvements & Bug Fixes

• Real-Time Dialogue Updates: Dialogue nodes now update instantly when changes are made in the dialogue editor

• Fixed Node Creation Menu: Resolved issue where right-clicking would not open the node creation menu in default control scheme

• Fixed Comment Node Input: Comment nodes are no longer draggable through their input field - text input now works correctly without triggering node movement

• Fixed Deletion Alert Input: Enter key now works correctly inside file deletion confirmation dialogs

• Fixed Node Selection Visual: Node selection box now hides when not actively dragging for reduced visual clutter

• Fixed Play Window Loading State: Resolved issue where the play window could get stuck in loading state

• Fixed Menu Bar Visibility: Correctly hide menu bar for all windows for a consistent UI experience

• Fixed Developer Tools Access: Blocked dev tools in play window to prevent accidental opening during playtesting

• About Window Behavior: About window now stays on top of other windows for easier access to version information

What's New

New Features

• macOS Support: StoryFlow Editor is now officially available on macOS

• Float and String Variable Types: Expanded variable system now supports decimal numbers and text

• Variable Conversion Nodes: Convert between different variable types seamlessly

• String Manipulation Nodes: Powerful new nodes for working with text

  • Concatenate Node: Combine multiple strings together
  • Contains Node: Check if a string contains specific text
  • Length Node: Get the length of a string
  • To Upper/Lower Case Nodes: Convert text to uppercase or lowercase

• Enhanced Math Operations: Additional integer math nodes

  • Multiply Node: Multiply two integer values
  • Divide Node: Divide two integer values
  • Random Integer Node: Generate random numbers within a range

• Variables in Dialogue Editor: Use variables directly within dialogue text

  • Reference any variable in dialogue text and options using {variableName} syntax

• Customizable Editor Settings: New settings panel for personalized workflows

  • Viewport Controls: Choose between different navigation styles
  • Undo/Redo Shortcuts: Customize keyboard shortcuts for undo/redo
  • Redesigned settings menu with improved organization
  • Settings persist across sessions

• Context Menus for Input Fields: Right-click menus in text input areas

  • Cut, copy, paste, and select all functionality
  • Available in dialogue editor text fields
  • Available in projects window input fields
  • Consistent with native application behavior

Improvements

• Alternative Variable Color Scheme: Optional Unreal Engine-style variable colors
• Force Dark Theme: All native UI elements now consistently use dark theme
• Path Validation: Added validation for project location paths
• UI/UX Refinements: Various visual and interaction improvements

What's New

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Integer Variable Global Conversion: Resolved issue where converting an integer variable to global scope would fail

  • Integer variables can now be properly converted to global using the right-click menu
  • Ensures variables maintain their correct type when transitioning between local and global scope
  • No more conversion errors when working with integer variables

• Fixed Delete Key in Dialogue Editor: The Delete key now works correctly in dialogue text fields

  • Previously only Backspace worked for deleting text
  • Delete key now functions as expected when editing dialogue
  • Improves text editing workflow in the dialogue editor

What's New

New Features

• Drag and Drop Run Script Nodes: Drag .sfe script files directly onto Run Script nodes to quickly assign them

  • Streamlines the workflow when working with multiple scripts
  • Drop scripts directly from the Content Browser
  • No need to manually open the script selector

• Quick Run Script Node Creation: Drag .sfe script files onto the canvas to instantly create a new Run Script node

  • Automatically creates the node and assigns the script
  • Faster story graph creation with fewer clicks
  • Works with scripts from the Content Browser

Improvements

• Project Name Validation: Added validation for project name input field

  • Prevents invalid characters and names
  • Provides clear feedback when creating new projects
  • Ensures project names work across all platforms

• Updated Dependencies: Updated project dependencies for improved stability and performance

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Path Normalization: Resolved path handling issues across Windows, macOS, and Linux

  • Scripts and assets now load correctly on all platforms
  • Fixed file path errors that could occur on cross-platform projects
  • Improved reliability when opening projects created on different operating systems

• Fixed False “Unsaved Changes” Detection: Fixed issue where the dialogue editor incorrectly showed unsaved changes

  • Editor state now properly tracks when changes are actually made
  • No more false warnings when switching between files
  • Improved reliability of the save indicator

What's New

Major New Features

• Global Variables: Create variables that persist across all scripts in your project

  • Switch any variable between local and global scope with one click
  • Global variables are shared across all story scripts
  • Perfect for tracking player stats, inventory, and persistent story flags

• Integer Variables: Track numbers, scores, and quantities with the new integer variable type

  • Use Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal nodes to compare numbers
  • Add and subtract with Plus and Minus nodes
  • Ideal for health systems, currency, counters, and scoring

• Runtime Debugger: Test and debug your stories with real-time variable inspection

  • Watch variables change as you play through your story
  • See the call stack to understand script execution flow
  • Quickly identify and fix issues in complex story flows

• JSON Export: Export your stories for integration with Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, and custom engines

  • Preserves your entire story structure in a portable format
  • Export alongside HTML or use exclusively for game engine projects
  • Engine plugins coming soon to simplify integration

• Comment Node: Add notes and documentation directly in your story graphs

  • Document complex logic and story branches
  • Leave reminders for yourself or team members
  • Improve project organization and maintainability

Boolean Logic Nodes

• Added Equal node to compare two boolean values
• Added OR node for “either/or” logic conditions
• Added AND node to require multiple conditions
• Improved Branch node to handle missing connections gracefully

Dialogue Editor

• Completely redesigned interface with improved layout
• Drag and drop to reorder dialogue options
• “Reset Changes” button shows when you have unsaved edits
• Added scrollbar for long dialogue text
• Drag images directly from Content Browser into dialogue nodes
• Support for multiple lines in dialogue text
• Improved state persistence when switching between files

Content Browser

• Duplicate files and folders with right-click menu
• Drag and drop files between folders
• Rearrange files by dragging in the tree view
• Search bars in script selectors for finding files quickly
• File extensions now hidden for cleaner appearance
• Improved folder rename handling

Variables Panel

• Drag variables directly onto the canvas to create Get/Set nodes instantly
• Visual indicator shows when dragging a variable over the editor
• Redesigned variable type indicators for better clarity
• Fixed state issues when interacting with integer inputs

Editor Tabs

• Drag and drop tabs to reorder your open files
• Automatic scrolling when switching between many open files
• Horizontal scroll for managing lots of tabs
• Improved tab management and workflow

Image Editor

• Zoom in and out on images with mouse wheel
• View image dimensions and file size
• Automatically scroll to show the full image
• Improved image loading performance

Runtime & Playback

• Script nodes are now fully modular and reusable during playback
• Fixed issues with scripts not executing correctly
• Improved Play button state management
• Better error handling during story execution

Undo/Redo System

• Full undo/redo support throughout the editor
• Fixed undo behavior after reordering dialogue options
• Fixed undo when renaming files
• Improved history tracking for all editing actions

User Interface

• Improved styling throughout the editor
• Better visual feedback when dragging elements
• Smoother animations and transitions
• Fixed various layout issues with long file names
• Improved spacing and alignment across the interface

Bug Fixes

• Fixed incorrect value comparisons in Greater Than and Less Than nodes
• Fixed issues with dialogue images not loading correctly
• Fixed Play button getting stuck in wrong state
• Fixed background image selector not closing properly
• Fixed vertical scrolling issues when dragging
• Fixed various crashes and stability issues
• Improved overall performance and responsiveness

Project Management

• Added default save location when creating new projects
• Documentation button in menubar for quick access to guides
• Improved project switching between different stories
• Better validation when opening projects

What's New

User Interface & Styling

• Redesigned the window title bar for a cleaner, modern appearance
• Updated buttons, menus, and the “About” window for better clarity and usability
• Highlighted “Delete” buttons in context menus with red for better visibility

Images & Content Browser

• Major new feature: Added full image support
• Enhanced image previews and added support for .png, .jpg and .jpeg files
• Added ability to import multiple images at once
• Renamed “Story Script” to “Script” for clarity
• Added “Show in Content Browser” button for quick navigation
• Fixed folder renaming and file path issues

Dialogues & Nodes

• Added image support in dialogues and runtime, including image exporting
• Fixed issues where dialogue images failed to load or caused incorrect file changes
• Removed the max connection limit from “Run Script” nodes
• Fixed script self-reference errors after renaming files

Menus & Editor Tabs

• Improved context menus with correct positioning and proper updates
• Added horizontal scrolling for Editor Tabs and automatic scrolling when switching files

Project & File Validation

• Added project file validation to prevent errors when opening
• Added project version checking to ensure compatibility

Editor Features

• Added complete “About StoryFlow Editor” window with platform information
• Improved project switching for smoother workflow

Bug Fixes

• Fixed image preview and updating issues after running scripts
• Corrected layout and width issues in menus and nodes
• Improved export notifications and fixed indicators on edited files
• Fixed errors when loading .sfe files at startup