[T Coleman]

I want a mechanical pencil option because it is lacking in animation softwares.

[Niels]

Please explain what would make the mechanical pencil you are dreaming of different from what you got already in Animation Paper?

[T Coleman]

I just like how mechanical pencils are and I would think it would be something more akin to what I use Irl. Like 5.0 lead 4 example. And since we have talked about this before I know u fixed the pencil’s roughness and have cleaned it which I am patiently waiting 4 to try and use. I am just saying to have more to add to the pencil in itself because I believe it could give ppl more options. And it would be dope 2 see another pencil tool next to the base one we recognize and know of. I also feel it is always a missed opportunity with animation software’s to not have that tool or function within it, because many ppl like me don’t use wooden pencils they use mechanical ones. And I also believe it could give the tool more variety to it since that is my go 2 when it comes to my supplies, and like I said what I use. And also I want to just have a software that reflects what I would want 2 have in my tools as if I’m drawing on paper. That’s all I am saying to add to this software and build on it. Another question that I have is will the interface look different and will it keep the same simple approach that is easy to navigate like we always knew of? And of course, Thank u Niels 4 the reply back.

[Niels]

First of all, yes, we will keep the simple uncluttered approach.

I do remember our earlier conversation now. My point is, that the pencil in Animation Paper is of course a digital approximation based on algorithms, not physical graphite. So the settings means a lot. In Alpha 8, you will be able to do preset pencils, so you can easily switch between favorite settings and always have a few different pencils, markers and brushes ready at your fingertips.

Later we will build a more advanced “brush” system… it will all help with getting your mechanical pencil closer.

[T Coleman]

Will this be after the update or next year?

[T Coleman]

I appreciate the fact that u are going to put it into the software. And my question is will that take a very long time to get something like that. Or does putting or implementing that not take such a long time.

[Niels]

The presets are this update (Alpha 8). The more advanced brush system is probably going to be a free update from 5.0 to 5.1.