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ArtTic-LAB v3.0.0 Release Notes: The Phoenix Update

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@rootLocalGhost rootLocalGhost released this 03 Nov 06:03
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✨ The Star of the Show: The All-New Node-Based UI

We have officially retired the Gradio interface in favor of a fully custom, fluid, node-based user interface. This is the culmination of our vision for a truly modern and efficient creative workflow.

  • An Infinite Canvas for Your Ideas: Break free from static forms. Your entire workflow, from model selection to final image, is now laid out on a spacious, pannable, and zoomable canvas.
  • Complete Visual Overhaul: ArtTic-LAB now features a stunning new design language with a cohesive green-toned color palette for both Light and Dark modes. Every element has been redesigned with a rounded, floating, "glassy" aesthetic.
  • Non-Blocking Notifications: Gone are the intrusive pop-ups. All progress indicators (model loading, image generation) and confirmations (VRAM cleared, etc.) now appear as elegant, temporary "toast" notifications, keeping you informed without interrupting your flow.
  • Intuitive & Redesigned Controls:
    • Aspect Ratio Buttons: Now a sleek, icon-based control group that is both beautiful and functional.
    • Stateful Buttons: The "Load Model" button is now intelligent. It automatically transforms into an "Unload Model" button when a model is active, and this state persists even if you reload the page.
    • Application Feel: Text selection has been disabled across the UI for a more focused, application-like experience.

🚀 Major New Features & Quality of Life

  • Share Your Canvas with the World: The most requested feature is here! You can now generate a public, shareable link for your ArtTic-LAB instance by launching with the --share argument. Built on ngrok, this allows anyone, anywhere, to access your UI.
  • A Reborn Prompt Book: The Prompt Book has been completely reworked with a new card-based design that is both beautiful and functional. Adding, editing, deleting, and using prompts is now a seamless experience.
  • Rock-Solid Backend Restart: The "Restart Backend" feature is now completely reliable. We've moved the logic to the launcher scripts, eliminating the "port in use" errors and ensuring a smooth restart every time.
  • Polished CLI Experience: The Command-Line Interface has received a major visual and functional upgrade.
    • It now shares the same beautiful green color palette as the GUI.
    • Web server logs are now intercepted and reformatted into clean, concise, single-line messages (e.g., [Web] GET / -> 200 OK), making the console a pleasure to read.
    • When log filtering is active (the default), all verbose clutter from underlying libraries is completely silenced.

🛠️ Under the Hood: A Leaner, Meaner Engine

  • Farewell, Gradio: By removing the Gradio dependency entirely, ArtTic-LAB is now leaner and more focused.
  • Fully Offline Capable: We no longer rely on Google's CDN for fonts or icons. The installer now automatically includes all necessary assets, making the web UI fully functional without an internet connection.
  • Dependency Management: The install scripts have been updated to automatically handle all new dependencies (pyngrok) and web assets (npm install), ensuring a smooth one-click setup.

⬆️ How to Upgrade

Due to the significant changes in dependencies, a fresh installation is highly recommended.

  1. Download the latest v3.0.0 release.
  2. Run the installer script for your OS: install.bat (Windows) or install.sh (Linux). This will create a clean environment with all the correct packages.
  3. Launch the application using start.bat or start.sh.

Thank you for being part of the ArtTic-LAB journey. This update is for you—the artists, the creators, the tinkerers. We can't wait to see what you create.

Happy generating

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