LayerSlider v7.9.9

LayerSlider 7.9.9 is now available!Jan 30, 2024

Added Mask option to the STYLE menu of layers.
Added more cutout examples for the Mask options.
Increased compatibility with 3rd party plugins.
Fixed modifying Wave shapes.
Fixed a rare layout issue when reopening the same popup multiple times with different starting slides.
Other improvements and bug fixes under the hood.

LayerSlider 7.9.8 is now available!Jan 22, 2024

Added Project Settings → Miscellaneous → Disable Context Menu option to prevent right-clicking on the slider and its elements like images.
The WPML integration now registers strings in the selected language that you can change from the top menu bar before entering the project editor. This change is especially useful when English is not the source/default language.
Fixed Safari rendering issues affecting the Origami slide transitions.
Other fixes under the hood.

LayerSlider 7.9.6 is now available!Dec 5, 2023

Fixed minor issues and increased compatibility with projects built using older versions of LayerSlider.

LayerSlider 7.9.5 is now available! Nov 2, 2023

Fixed media autoplay issues in certain cases.
Fixed keyboard shortcut to start slide preview while in Revisions.

LayerSlider 7.9.3 - 7.9.4 Oct 28, 2023

Fixed minor issues in our previous update.

LayerSlider 7.9.2 is now available! Oct 27, 2023

LAYER MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENTS

Toggling layers’ visibility has a new intermediate step to hide them only in the editor but keep them visible in previews and live projects. This can be useful when you have many layers and would like to hide some of them temporarily.
The editor’s “Bring selection to front” behavior is now turned off by default, and selected layers may not appear on top of overlapping layers.
Added new keyboard shortcuts for toggling layers’ visibility and locking.
Working with layers in the editor behaves more naturally and handles special cases.

UNDO/REDO ENHANCEMENTS

Added a new “Select Layer” entry type to the history list and fixed maintaining the correct layer selection when undoing/redoing.
Added notification when performing an undo/redo action (can be disabled in Interface Settings).
Undoing changes are much more reliable, and a lot of issues have been eliminated.

MISCELLANEOUS

Fixed occasional JavaScript errors caused by Scroll Transition in hidden sliders.
Fixed a rare “Undefined array key” PHP error.
Fixed clipping and other rendering issues in specific cases.
Minor UI and under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes.

LayerSlider 7.9.1 is now available! Oct 16, 2023

Added a new layer action: Animate to Timeline Position.
Fixed post/page editing issues affecting some users.
Fixed disabling controls for Vimeo videos.
Fixed occasional rendering issues of pinned layers.
Project Settings → Appearance → Animate First Slide is now working with Performance Mode disabled.
Further under the hood improvements and optimizations.

LayerSlider 7.9.0 is now available! Oct 12, 2023

This update is a major overhaul that will take LayerSlider to the next level of performance and usability. It also prepares for a new wave of professional templates to be released soon. Here’s the list of changes this update offers:

STYLE & TRANSITIONS

Added Rounded Corners option to Project Settings → Appearance.
Added Mask Transitions option to Layers → Style.
Added Reset option to Parallax Transition to choose whether the layer’s original state should be restored on slide change or when the mouse leaves the slider.
Added Start At First option to Opening Transition to set the initial timing used in the first cycle.
Added Stacking Order option to Opening and Ending Transitions.
Added “Mask Text Fragments” to the Overflow option in Text Transitions.
Significantly improved Mask transition option in Opening/Loop/Ending Transitions with additional examples.
The random value syntax now accepts units such as “%” and custom LayerSlider units like “lw”, “lh”, “sw”, and “sh”.
If Scale X and Y use the same random formula, they will act as a linked field, and both will use the same random number to avoid distortions.
Box and Text shadows are now responsive and properly scaled.
Animate First Slide now works with the Start Only In Viewport option in Project Settings.
Fixed rendering issues affecting certain 2D slide transitions.
Fixed some issues with responsive border/padding when using “em” units.
Fixed how the Min. Responsive Ratio option behaves in some cases.
Fixed layout issues of pinned layers in Full-width sliders.

VIDEO & AUDIO

You can now import/export self-hosted video and audio content.
Refreshed user interface throughout the editor related to media layers.
Added “Immediately” to the Autoplay option to allow playing media layers even before they complete their Opening Transition.
The Project Preview now correctly reflects when “auto” is selected for the Play Muted option.
Fixed an issue where the Unmute button incorrectly appeared on some slides.

INTERFACE & EDITOR FEATURES

The Slides List in the Project Editor can now be pinned as a minimized toolbar for quick access.
The editor now retains and re-calculates percentage values used for positioning when you move, drag, or resize layers.
You can now add custom keywords to your projects used for searching and organization purposes.
When using the lasso, selectee layers will be highlighted for easier selection.
UI refresh and enhancements for the Templates Browser.
Capturing slides to set as thumbnails provides more accurate results.
Fixed selecting, resizing, and working with layers using position adjustments.
Fixed some layout issues with Responsive sliders in Project Preview.
Several small but very meaningful user interface improvements to navigate the Project Editor more naturally and conveniently, as well as to make it more accessible for people with disabilities.
Fixed font rendering issues in dropdown lists affecting Safari.

OPTIMIZATION & PERFORMANCE

Generating significantly cleaner and more optimized markup to improve load times and reduce network traffic.
Increased rendering performance and eliminated graphical issues in certain cases.

INTEGRATIONS & COMPATIBILITY

LayerSlider now comes with its own blank WordPress page template. It’s a clean canvas free of your theme’s interface elements, making it ideal for pages featuring only LayerSlider projects, such as Full-size sliders.
LayerSlider’s Gutenberg block has been updated with a Project Info panel and some UI retouches, and it’s now also accessible for page editors even if they don’t have permission to edit LayerSlider projects.
Increased compatibility with older versions of PHP, most notably, a PAAMAYIM_NEKUDOTAYIM error in PHP 5.4.
Improved compatibility with upcoming PHP versions.

Countless other optimizations, improvements, and bug fixes under the hood.