August 2026
🚀 Version 5.1
Tools
New |
"Duplicate Contour" tool: Apply multiple cutting methods to the same contour. |
New |
"Match PDF Box sizes” tool: Resize PDF boxes based on another PDF box to quickly normalize file dimensions. |
New |
"Resize Contour" tool: Resize contours with an offset, particularly useful for lettering. |
New |
The "Contour from PDF Box" tool supports bevel corners in addition to rounded corners. |
New |
The "Contour from Content" tool has a new "Medium" curve mode alongside "Optimized" and "Smooth". |
New |
Filter tools by category to quickly find the right tool for your task. |
Improved |
The "Contour from content" and "Contour from PDF Box" tools now allow selecting existing contour names instead of entering them manually to ensure valid cut contours are used. |
Fixed |
Check/Fix profiles now retain their latest configuration in Layout Creator and File Editor. |
Fixed |
The "Advanced bleed" tool now generates consistent bleed for output files containing repeated images along the edges. |
File Editor
New |
Identify issues in files easily:
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Improved |
Contours now appear above PDF boxes in the preview for clearer cut path visibility. |
Improved |
Warning indicators now appear on relevant sections when contour or PDF box issues are detected. |
Fixed |
Resetting a file after undoing a tool and resizing the image dimensions now works correctly. |
Fixed |
Studio focus remains on the displayed image when importing new files. |
Recipes
Improved |
Faster multi-workflow processing through more responsive recipe status updates, quicker hotfolder file detection, and faster transitions between on-hold and pending-layout recipes. |
Cut drivers
Improved |
Zund: Starting with ZCC 4.4, cut files now include optical code information for the cutter’s starting position when barcodes or QR codes are enabled. |
PDF processing
Improved |
Updated the integrated callas PDF processing engine to the version 17. |
Tiling
Improved |
Tile exports now correctly clip and join nested contours to preserve accurate cutting paths |
Other fixes
Fixed |
Export: Consistent exported layout sizes when using “Crop layout to data” with multilayer layouts and cut marks. |
Fixed |
Import: The Ctrl/Cmd+O shortcut now consistently opens files in Layout Creator as intended. |
Fixed |
Tutorials: Tutorials remain accessible when modals open. |
| Additional minor fixes and visual improvements. | |
June 2026
🚀 Version 5.0
File Editor
New |
File Inspector becomes File Editor as you can now apply edition tools to your files in this workspace. See File Editor (formerly File Inspector). |
New |
Quick actions allow you to apply your most used tools to a file in two clicks. |
New |
Undo file modifications up to 20 steps. |
New |
Reset all modifications applied to a file. |
New |
Send files directly to a new recipe in Layout Creator. |
New |
Import options allow you to apply File Optimization or Clipping Path to any file. |
Improved |
When you open the file directory, it opens at the location of the last file imported. |
Improved |
Display a message when trying to load a file that is already present in the File manager. |
Fixed |
Focus no longer remains on a previous Studio image after importing new files. |
Export
New |
Output Check/Fix profiles are now included in the Essentials package. | |
Fixed |
The "Crop to data" option now correctly respects the "Add background to cutter registration marks" tool. | |
Tools
Improved |
Tool names are shortened and clarified to improve memorization and usability. |
Improved |
Tool descriptions are displayed in the search modal to make them more visible |
Improved |
Settings are now organized into Main and Advanced sections. |
Improved |
An error message is displayed if a tool fails to apply. |
Improved |
Tool report options are hidden when they are not required. |
Removed |
In Layout Creator, the global "Input check/fix profile" tool that contained all the profiles is no longer available. All tools are presented at the same level of navigation. See PrimeCenter V5: Tools and check/fix profiles. |
XML
Improved |
XML ticket by image now contains cut file information and cut file errors when applicable. |
User experience
Improved |
Search fields are automatically focused on pages where searching is a primary action. |
User interface
Improved |
Updated visual design including colors, text sizes, spacing, and section layout. |
Improved |
Application themes are reduced to two options: Dark and Light. |
Import
Improved |
Metadata extraction is now more easily discoverable outside the Automation settings, as it also applies to manually imported files. |
Tiling
Fixed |
Tiling export works correctly with the Essentials license. |
Cut drivers
Fixed |
For cutters that require method and contour association, the input field remains editable when multiple contours are selected. |
Double-sided printing & Multi-layer
Fixed |
The preview of Side B no longer displays unwanted cut contours. |
Fixed |
Layers without cut marks can no longer be exported as cut files. |
Settings
Removed |
The "Open folder" button has been removed from Recipe default. |