What’s new:
1. New KDX file format upgraded
The king file format is officially upgraded to KDX in the new version. The new KDX file format supports higher object processing. Importing multimedia such as pictures can be completed in KDX.
The original “king” format file will be updated to “KDX” format after being modified and saved.
2. Smart guides
When you drag the selected objects, smart guides will be on. Smart guides can automatically capture the edges, endpoints, center points, etc. of the nearest object, which helps align and distribute objects on the fly.
3. Customize arrows and brackets shapes
When arrows and brackets selected, the adjustment handles will appear. By dragging the adjusting handle, we can arbitrarily adjust the length, angle, shape and other properties of the arrow and bracket.
It supports individual adjustment and deletion of single brackets meanwhile.
4. Rotate text, drawing elements, atoms, groups
Text, drawing elements, atoms, and groups all support rotation in the new version. When those objects are selected, the adjustment handles and rotating rod will be displayed. Press and hold the rod to rotate, and the angle can be adjusted. Drag adjustment handles of the drawing elements to change the length and width.
5. Add positive and negative charges with circle, and electron dot diagram
In the charge tool, add charges “㊉”, “㊀”, and dot and cross diagrams “x ·”, “· x”, “x x” to enrich the drawing styles. Long press the charge tool to switch. Press and rotate when adding, can change the orientation.
6. Change “Colors by Elements”
In the “Settings”>” Canvas Settings” of the upper toolbar, a new “Colors by Elements” option is added. Turn on, and atoms' color will be displayed by default. Turn off, atoms will be all black.
7. Update the periodic table
Add elements 113–118 in the periodic table.
8. Add text arrows
New series of text arrows are added. After adding it, click “Text” with the text tool to type.
Other optimization
- Improve the group/structure automatic identification function
Common functional group/condensed formula will be recognized, and the corresponding chemical properties will be counted on.
2. Optimize drawing settings
After changing the drawing settings, you can choose to apply the changed settings to a new object or to the existing one.
3. Optimize the display style of carbon with charges
Adding charges or radicals to the carbon chain, the C atom will not be displayed.
