hhstudio release notes

Each time we add or remove a product or feature, or fix a bug, we update this page to keep you informed.

October 17, 2024

Version 5.16.0

Catalog Updates

  • Removed temporarily out of stock Glass Lightcatcher Ornament

Fixed Issues

  • Image Only ID Cards Fixes and Improvements
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September 3, 2024

Version 5.12.0

New Features

  • Added Deep Navy Linen to Cincotta album collection
  • Added Cherry Veluto Synthetic to Cincotta album collection
  • Added ability to request any color for dimensional ink

Catalog Updates

  • Removed Smokey Blue Linen from Cincotta album collection
  • Removed Woven Elephant from Cincotta album collection
  • Updated all images of cover and box materials
  • Album sizes are now sorted by orientation, then size large to small, to make them easier to find across all cover types
  • Changed name of E-Surface paper to Fuji Lustre Photographic
  • Changed Dimensional ink selection button label from “Submit File / Logo” to “Select Dimensional Ink Design”

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed issue for the order summary not showing all products when an order is continued.
  • Fixed issue for the 14×11 acrylic cover Cincotta albums incorrectly billing Brooklyn and Manhattan boxes
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August 21 2024

Version 5.10.0

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed an issue for products not displaying in the order summary when an order is continued.
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August 7, 2024

Version 5.8.0

New Features

  • Added four new frame molding options to Prestige frame collection category A.

Fixed Issues

  • Adjusted Photo Pano Book photo cover trim and safety lines.
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August 5, 2024

Version 5.7.0

New Features

  • Added new product Aura Book to Photographic Books.
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July 8, 2024

Version 5.5.0

Catalog Updates

  • Updated the design guide overlay for stitched photo covers in Gallery albums and Photo pano books.
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June 25, 2024

Version 5.4.0

Catalog Updates

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June 14, 2024

Version 5.3.0

Catalog Updates

  • Pricing Updates and increases for Prestige Frames.

Fixed Issues

  • Corrected sizing for Acrylic Magnet Oval and Traced.
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May 6, 2024

Version 5.2.0

Catalog Updates

  • Removed Discontinued Garden Flag and Mirror Compact.
  • Removed Senior Class Of Option for foil press cards.
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April 30, 2024

Version 5.1.0

Catalog Updates

  • Pricing increase for portrait mounting options and finishing services.

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed an issue with MacOSX customers updating from version 3 to version 5.
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March 26, 2024

Version 5.0.7

Important Update

  • You are required to manually download and install this version, as it will not update automatically.
  • No need to uninstall hhstudio. Running the install will update your existing hhstudio.
  • All future updates will be made to this version.

New

  • Upgraded Java version providing long term support, performance, and stability for multiple platforms and operating systems.
  • HHstudio is now notarized for all macOS systems and recognized as a trusted source providing an additional layer of security. This allows macOS users to download and install hhstudio without displaying warnings to the user with confidence that the application is safe to use.
  • Application resource files will now be installed into a folder named “hhstudio.nosync”. This prevents any important application files from being synced to iCloud eliminating conflicts with the iCloud environment. All existing hhstudio data will be migrated into the new “hhstudio.nosync” folder location.
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March 12, 2024

Version 4.50.0

Catalog Updates

  • Frame Updates: Removed discontinued frame moldings D32 and D33

Fixed Issues

  • Metal Prints: Corrected price showing for 24x30 Float Mount Option
  • Metal Prints: Corrected price showing for 12x18 Display Option Drill 4 Corners
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February 12, 2024

Version 4.48.0

Catalog Updates

  • Updated Metal Prints Float Mount Option Images
  • Removed Leather Material Colors Grape and Fuchsia From Remaining Album and Books

Fixed Issues

  • Corrected Spelling For Cover Personalization For Metal Inlay In Velvet Cover Albums
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January 11, 2024

Version 4.47.0

Catalog Updates

  • Replaced Premium Leather Navy with new Premium Indigo
  • Updated promo images and added hyperlink to startup page for coupons and discounts

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed issue with size for 10x10 printed leather covers
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December 4, 2023

Version 4.46.0

New Features

  • Photo Pno Books- Added New End Sheet option "Textured Black Linen". Default is Standard Black.

Catalog Updates

  • Removed "Need For Christmas Checkbox". This has been replaced with the new upgraded shipping option.

Fixed Issues

  • Corrected price for 8x24 Curved Metal Print.
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November 29, 2023

Version 4.45.0

New Features

  • Added a new option when finalizing an order to upgrade shipping on an order to FedEx Standard Overnight with email delivery confirmation.
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November 1, 2023

Version 4.44.0

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed issue with print preferences feature not showing or available in catalog.
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October 19, 2023

Version 4.43.0

New Features

  • Added New Crimson Red Leather Material To GA Premium Leather Covers and SCC Albums Leather Covers

Catalog Updates

  • Removed Discontinued Material Black Silk from the following products.
    • Gallery albums – fabric covers
    • Gallery albums – stitched photo covers
    • Pano books – fabric covers
    • Pano books – stitched photo covers
    • All Edge designer blocks: metal, torn edge, and canvas
    • Edge art prints
  • Renamed "PRINTS" product catalog category to "PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS"
  • Renamed "Professional Color" display name to "Fuji Lustre"

Fixed Issues

  • Corrected Output Size For 8.5x11 Newsletters and 8.5x11 Prepay Flyers
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October 5, 2023

Version 4.42.0

New Features

  • Added New 2023 Winter Woodland Holiday Ornament

Catalog Updates

  • Removed 2022 Joy Wood Ornament
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September 26, 2023

Version 4.41.0

Catalog Updates

  • Exclude Edge Art Prints From Being Ordered With Other Products
  • Replace Olive Green Linen Material Swatch Image In SCC Albums
  • Update 8.5x11 Custom Start Date Press Calendars 2024-2025
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September 14, 2023

Version 4.40.1

New Features

  • Added New Product 4-Value Wallets

Catalog Updates

  • Removed Discontinued 11x14 Teardrop Designer Metal Print
  • Replaced Olive Green Linen Material Swatch Image
  • This updated also includes portrait pricing increase updates. This does not include any print finishing. All pricing updates have been added to www.hhcolorlab.com.
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August 31, 2023

Version 4.39.0

New Features

  • Added New Edge Collection Product - Edge Art Print
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August 16, 2023

Version 4.38.0

Catalog Updates

  • Updated stock design preview images for prepay flyers
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July 17, 2023

Version 4.37.0

Fixed Issues

  • Removed Visible Price Label $1.00 On Size For Booklet Product
  • Fixed Layouts Created In Design Tools Saving Previews As CMYK. These will now save as RGB.
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July 6, 2023

Version 4.36.0

New Features

  • Added New Product 2 Sided Prints

Catalog Updates

  • Removed Option “Float On” from Flat Metal Prints
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June 22, 2023

Version 4.35.1

New Features

  • Added all distressed and premium leather materials to Gallery album Printed Leather covers
  • Added all distressed leathers to Photo Pano Books Metal covers

Catalog Updates

  • Price increases for Acrylic Prints Glossy
  • Price increases for Metal Prints, Curved Metals, Designer Metals and Framed Metal Prints
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June 12, 2023

Version 4.34.0

New Features

  • Added New 8.5x11 two sided custom prepay flyers

Catalog Updates

  • Updated marketing image for Studio Overlay Setup product
  • Removed discontinued material Toffee Silk from the following products:
    • Edge Collection > Canvas Float Blocks
    • Edge Collection > Metal Float Blocks
    • Edge Collection > Torn Edge Float Blocks
    • Gallery albums > Fabric covers
    • Photo pano books > Fabric covers
    • Gallery albums > Stitched photo covers
    • Photo pano books > Stitched photo covers
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May 31, 2023

Version 4.33.0

New Features

  • Added option for Matte Acrylic type to acrylic prints
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May 10, 2023

Version 4.32.0

New Features

  • Added the option of Matte Metal finish to Metal Cover Albums
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April 19, 2023

Version 4.30.0

Fixed Issues

  • Velvet cover albums - fixed issue with laser engraving logo file selection was not required
  • Price menu - fixed issue with cover logo selection was not required
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April 5, 2023

Version 4.29.0

Catalog Updates

  • Updated 8.5x11 Custom Start Date Press Calendars for 2023-2024.
  • Removed Discontinued Frame Molding A34.

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed dimensional ink default color for material scheme Earth for Price Menu Product.
  • Added Required Image Check For Framed Print Products.
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March 30, 2023

Version 4.28.0

New Features

  • Added Packaging Box Option To Gallery Albums. Options include: Standard Box (default) or Leather Box. Leather Box only available in sizes 8x8, 8x10, 10x10, 12x12, and 11x14.
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March 29, 2023

Version 4.27.0

New Features

  • Added New Size 14x11 To SCC Acrylic Cover Albums.
  • Added 4 New Material Options To Velvet Cover Albums.

Catalog Updates

  • Removed Discontinued Mini Tassel Keychain Product.

Fixed Issues

  • Corrected Trim and Safety Guides For Metal Prints.
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March 21, 2023

Version 4.26.0

New Features

  • Added New Imprint Option Custom Deboss Die To Leather Gallery Albums and Sal Cincotta Albums
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March 9, 2023

Version 4.25.0

New Features

  • Updated Display Names and Images For Presentation Boxes- Metal and Leather Cover

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed Total Cost Calculation For Photo Pano Books
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March 2, 2023

Version 4.24.0

Catalog Updates

  • Added 10x10 Black Presentation Box
  • Added 10x10 Black Presentation Box With Metal Top
  • Updated Pricing For all Presentation Boxes

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed issue with Photo Pano Books not showing the cost for additional pages
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February 6, 2023

Version 4.23.0

Catalog Updates

  • Changed Prepay Flyer Minimum Quantity to 50
  • Removed Authentic Black and White Paper Type
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January 12, 2023

Version 4.21.0

Catalog Updates

  • Removed discontinued 8x10 Teardrop Designer Metal Print
  • Removed discontinued 8x16 and 5x10 Dry Erase Boards
  • Added back in stock frame molding Classic Modern Taupe
  • Removed discontinued Silver Snowflake Ornament

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed UV Coat Both Sides option to show the correct price for Accordion Mini
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January 11, 2023

Version 4.20.0

Catalog Updates

  • Removed Original Gallery Lay Flat Acrylic Cover Albums
  • Removed Discontinued Acrylic Photo Pano Books
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December 6, 2022

Version 4.18.0

New Features

  • Added 24×36 Size To Product Edge Collection Matte Metal Float Blocks
  • Added Print Custom Cut To The Following Existing Sizes: ESurface 5×30, 7×11, 14×21, 14×22, Fuji Pearl 5×30, 7×11, 10×16, 13×20, 14×21, 14×22

Catalog Updates

  • Removed Discontinued Metal Prints Chain Hanging Kit Options
  • Added Back In Stock Frame Molding B37

Fixed Issues

  • Notepad and Gift Card Order Options Fix For Magnet Selection
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November 21, 2022

Version 4.17.0

New Features

  • Added Mounting Option Styrene Black To Size 8×10 Prints.

Catalog Updates

  • Product Calibration Prints Will Now Default To “H&H To Color Correct”
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November 9, 2022

Version 4.15.0

New Features

  • Added Lustre Coating Option to Canvas Inkjet Prints

Catalog Updates

  • Added In Stock Frame Moldings A34 and A35 Back TO Frame Prints

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed Size Issue With 24x30 Branded Float Mount
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October 31, 2022

Version 4.14.0

New Features

  • Added New 2022 Joy Wooden Ornament
  • Added New Size 24x36 To Framed Prints Professional Color

Catalog Updates

  • Removed 2021 Round Ornament
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October 24, 2022

Version 4.13.0

Catalog Updates

  • Added Custom Start Dates Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 To 8.5x11 Custom Start Date Calendars
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October 4, 2022

Version 4.11.0

Catalog Updates

  • Gallery Albums- The price structure has been simplified to a base price that includes the cover and 10 panos. This also includes some additional price adjustments for albums with color correction, double weight pages, and cut album page style.
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