Release of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Render App" Version 4.1.2

We released version 4.1.2 of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Render App", our application that receives data necessary for line drawing from external applications and returns the line drawing result.

This update adds new functionality and includes a number of fixes.

Changes Since The Previous Version

[New features]

  • Added functionality to log application startup and license acquisition status to the Windows Event Log (Windows version only).

[Modifications]

  • Made a fix so that, when running as a render node, the app tries to reacquire a license to render without a watermark whenever possible, even if the license was released by the License Manager (Windows version only).
  • Minor fixes.

Operating Environment

Windows Version

Mac Version

Update Procedure

"Pencil+ 4 Render App" can be downloaded from the "Download" section of the PSOFT User Page.

Free Trial Version

"Pencil+ 4 Render App" is compatible with the "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" add-on.
Please install the trial version of "Pencil+ 4 Render App" and try "Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender". You can get the trial version of "Pencil+ 4 Render App" from the download page below:

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Release of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Render App" Version 4.1.2

We released version 4.1.2 of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Render App", our application that receives data necessary for line drawing from external applications and returns the line drawing result.

This update adds new functionality and includes a number of fixes.

Changes Since The Previous Version

[New features]

  • Added functionality to log application startup and license acquisition status to the Windows Event Log (Windows version only).

[Modifications]

  • Made a fix so that, when running as a render node, the app tries to reacquire a license to render without a watermark whenever possible, even if the license was released by the License Manager (Windows version only).
  • Minor fixes.

Operating Environment

Windows Version

Mac Version

Update Procedure

"Pencil+ 4 Render App" can be downloaded from the "Download" section of the PSOFT User Page.

Free Trial Version

"Pencil+ 4 Render App" is compatible with the "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" add-on.
Please install the trial version of "Pencil+ 4 Render App" and try "Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender". You can get the trial version of "Pencil+ 4 Render App" from the download page below:

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Release of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" Version 4.1.8

We have released version 4.1.8 of the free Blender add-on "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" for creating hand-drawn-like lines on 3D objects with high quality and speed.

This update implements bug fixes.

Changes Since The Previous Version

[Modifications]

  • Fixed a crash issue when drawing lines if an instanced collection contained curve objects.
  • Fixed an issue where the application would freeze with an error when rendering lines in the viewport with the rendering output format set to Multi-Layer EXR.
  • Improved rendering processing efficiency.

Operating Environment

  • Windows version: Windows 10 / 11 (CPU: x64-based processor)
    Mac version: macOS 13.0 or later (CPU: Apple Silicon or Intel)
  • Host application: Blender 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4 / 3.5 / 3.6 / 4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 / 4.4 / 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.1
    (*Alpha and Beta versions are not supported)
  • Required software: Pencil+ 4 Render App (4.1.1 and up)

Update Procedure

The add-on is available on GitHub. Please consult the manual below for the GitHub URL and installation procedure.

* In some cases, the installation does not work properly if the add-on is already installed. If a previous version of the add-on is already installed, please uninstall it first before installing the new version. If you get an error when uninstalling the old add-on, please uninstall it by following the instructions at the bottom of its entry in the Preferences / Add-ons screen.

Free Trial Version

To draw lines using this add-on, you will need the "Pencil+ 4 Render App". First, install the trial version of the "Pencil+ 4 Render App" and give the "Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" add-on a try. You can obtain the trial version of the "Pencil+ 4 Render App" from the following download page.

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Release of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" Version 4.1.8

We have released version 4.1.8 of the free Blender add-on "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" for creating hand-drawn-like lines on 3D objects with high quality and speed.

This update implements bug fixes.

Changes Since The Previous Version

[Modifications]

  • Fixed a crash issue when drawing lines if an instanced collection contained curve objects.
  • Fixed an issue where the application would freeze with an error when rendering lines in the viewport with the rendering output format set to Multi-Layer EXR.
  • Improved rendering processing efficiency.

Operating Environment

  • Windows version: Windows 10 / 11 (CPU: x64-based processor)
    Mac version: macOS 13.0 or later (CPU: Apple Silicon or Intel)
  • Host application: Blender 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4 / 3.5 / 3.6 / 4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 / 4.4 / 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.1
    (*Alpha and Beta versions are not supported)
  • Required software: Pencil+ 4 Render App (4.1.1 and up)

Update Procedure

The add-on is available on GitHub. Please consult the manual below for the GitHub URL and installation procedure.

* In some cases, the installation does not work properly if the add-on is already installed. If a previous version of the add-on is already installed, please uninstall it first before installing the new version. If you get an error when uninstalling the old add-on, please uninstall it by following the instructions at the bottom of its entry in the Preferences / Add-ons screen.

Free Trial Version

To draw lines using this add-on, you will need the "Pencil+ 4 Render App". First, install the trial version of the "Pencil+ 4 Render App" and give the "Pencil+ 4 Line for Blender" add-on a try. You can obtain the trial version of the "Pencil+ 4 Render App" from the following download page.

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Release of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 for Maya" 4.2.5 Compatible With Maya 2027

We released version 4.2.5 of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 for Maya", our non-photorealistic rendering plugin which can reproduce the appearance of animation cels in 3D graphics.

This update adds support for Maya 2027 and includes bug fixes. The update is free for registered users of this product.

Changes Since The Previous Version

[New features]

  • Adds compatibility with Maya 2027.

[Modifications]

  • Optimized processing of Line Sets that don't draw anything.
  • The manual that used to be included in the installer has been changed to an online manual.
  • Fixed a problem where inverting curves did not work correctly in some cases.

Utility Plugins

We updated the Pencil+ 4 utility plugins to support Maya 2027.

  • Pencil+ 4 Bridge for Maya 1.0.7

Supported Versions of Maya

Pencil+ 4 / Bridge

Windows Version
Autodesk Maya 2024 / 2025 / 2026 / 2027

Update Procedure

"Pencil+ 4 for Maya" and "Pencil+4 Bridge for Maya" can be downloaded from the "Download" section of the PSOFT User Page.

    Product Prices

    Free Demo Versions

    Free demo versions of all PSOFT products are available so you can try out our products before you decide to buy them. Please take this opportunity to check out our plugins directly in your own Maya environment. The free demo versions are introduced on the following page:

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    Release of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 for Maya" 4.2.5 Compatible With Maya 2027

    We released version 4.2.5 of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 for Maya", our non-photorealistic rendering plugin which can reproduce the appearance of animation cels in 3D graphics.

    This update adds support for Maya 2027 and includes bug fixes. The update is free for registered users of this product.

    Changes Since The Previous Version

    [New features]

    • Adds compatibility with Maya 2027.

    [Modifications]

    • Optimized processing of Line Sets that don't draw anything.
    • The manual that used to be included in the installer has been changed to an online manual.
    • Fixed a problem where inverting curves did not work correctly in some cases.

    Utility Plugins

    We updated the Pencil+ 4 utility plugins to support Maya 2027.

    • Pencil+ 4 Bridge for Maya 1.0.7

    Supported Versions of Maya

    Pencil+ 4 / Bridge

    Windows Version
    Autodesk Maya 2024 / 2025 / 2026 / 2027

    Update Procedure

    "Pencil+ 4 for Maya" and "Pencil+4 Bridge for Maya" can be downloaded from the "Download" section of the PSOFT User Page.

      Product Prices

      Free Demo Versions

      Free demo versions of all PSOFT products are available so you can try out our products before you decide to buy them. Please take this opportunity to check out our plugins directly in your own Maya environment. The free demo versions are introduced on the following page:

      Pick Up!