KeyLines 2.9 is now live for all our customers and evaluators. Enhancements in this version include:
- An overhauled SDK and improved resources
- KeyLines Geospatial enters beta state
- The ability to use fonts as node and glyph icons
- New functionality for Starter customers
Overhauling the KeyLines SDK
The best thing about KeyLines is the power it gives our developers to build great visualizations quickly. But as the toolkit grew bigger, better and more sophisticated, the SDK got more and more complex.
Over the past few months, we’ve completely overhauled the KeyLines SDK.
Next time you login you will find a new look that is easier to navigate. Documentation has been streamlined and new getting started resources will enable you to be productive faster.
Some new resources for you to explore include:
- New demos (see Dragging, Context Menu, Font Icons and Tooltips)
- A better ‘Getting Started’ guide
- Tutorials, developer tips and an extended FAQ section
- An easier to navigate API reference
Think we’ve missed something? Got an idea for enhancements? Let us know!
KeyLines Geospatial goes into beta
Thanks to everyone who gave their feedback on KeyLines Geospatial during its alpha testing phase. The main improvements you’ll notice in beta are:
- KeyLines navigation controls are now available in map mode
- Marquee selection also available in map mode
- toDataURL serializes both the map and chart image
- A range of chart API methods are also now available in map mode
For the details, see the SDK Release Log.
Font Icons
This new feature allows you to use fonts as icons for nodes and glyphs, allowing you to create a consistent and stylish look across visualizations:
New functionality in KeyLines Starter
We are also pleased to announce that, in addition to the SDK overhaul and font icons, some significant new functionality has been made available in the KeyLines Starter Edition:
- Halos – add context to your chart with eye-catching halos
- Ping – draw attention to certain nodes with ‘ping’ – or animated halos
- Full Screen Mode – allow users to toggle their browser to full-screen mode
Microsoft Edge Support
We’re pleased to confirm that KeyLines 2.9 is fully compatible with the new Windows 10 browser, Microsoft Edge.
Other improvements
A number of other enhancements and improvements have been made, including:
- A new ‘unbind’ API method and ‘chart hover’ event
- Performance improvements for hidden items
- Bug fixes and enhancements
Your feedback is vital
As always, you’ll find full details of the update in your SDK Change Log. If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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