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ThinkInsideTheBox Changelog and Release Notes

A running log of every feature, improvement, and bug fix shipped to the browser-based 3D physics simulator. ThinkInsideTheBox is actively developed and updated regularly. Check back here to see what has changed in the latest release, or follow along as we add new simulation capabilities, shader tools, and collaboration features.

April 28, 2026v1.7.0

Playgrounds & Navigation

NewStandalone GLSL Shader Playground with syntax-highlighted editor, preset library, and live 3D preview
NewStandalone Mesh Maker page for building procedural geometry with JavaScript and a live 3D viewer
ImprovedCondensed homepage navigation with a Playgrounds dropdown grouping GLSL, Mesh Maker, and Raytracing
ImprovedHomepage showcase sections now link directly to their respective playground pages
FixedFixed dropdown menus being hidden behind editor panels on playground pages

April 16, 2026v1.6.0

Polish & Refinements

ImprovedSleek, minimal scrollbars across the entire app that auto-hide when not in use
ImprovedRefined UI spacing and layout consistency throughout the editor

March 30, 2026v1.5.0

Account Management & Analytics

NewAccount deletion — permanently remove your account and all associated data
NewTraffic source tracking with referrer analysis in the analytics dashboard
NewFull analytics dashboard with session tracking, event logging, and visitor metrics
NewReturning visitor detection to distinguish new vs. repeat users
FixedFixed analytics sessions surviving login transitions from anonymous to authenticated

March 29, 2026v1.4.0

Performance & Updates

ImprovedFaster page loads with optimized route loading
NewAdded changelog page for tracking product updates

March 25, 2026v1.3.0

Onboarding, Profiler & Raytracing

NewInteractive tutorial overlay guiding new users through every workspace tab
NewWelcome modal on first visit with quick-tour option
NewReal-time performance profiler showing FPS, frame time, draw calls, and triangle count
NewRaytracing demo page with a live GPU path-tracer and interactive camera
NewGPGPU shader presets including fluid surface and particle simulations
NewAccount page with profile info, subscription status, and security settings
NewPassword change flow with real-time strength meter and email verification
ImprovedMobile gate prevents access on small screens to ensure the best experience

March 22, 2026v1.2.0

Cloud Saves, Payments & Sharing

NewSave scenes to the cloud and access them from any device
NewGenerate shareable links for any simulation
NewStripe-powered subscription plans with tiered cloud storage
NewBilling portal for managing payment methods and invoices
NewUser profiles with terms-of-service acceptance and newsletter opt-in
ImprovedUndo/redo support across all scene operations
ImprovedPer-user storage limits enforced based on subscription tier

March 17, 2026v1.1.0

Shaders & Mesh Editor

NewGLSL shader editor with real-time preview and preset library
NewProcedural mesh generator with code editor and 3D preview
NewMesh library sidebar for managing custom geometries
ImprovedTabbed workspace with canvas, scripts, shaders, and mesh views

March 12, 2026v1.0.0

Initial Launch

NewReal-time rigid body physics simulation with adjustable properties
NewCloth simulation with Verlet integration, wind, and pin points
NewJavaScript physics scripting with per-frame execution
NewVisual scene editor with gizmo controls and property inspector
NewGIF recording and export for sharing simulations
NewPreset library with ready-to-use scene configurations

About ThinkInsideTheBox

ThinkInsideTheBox is a professional-grade 3D physics simulation studio that runs entirely in the browser. It supports rigid body dynamics, cloth simulation with Verlet integration, GLSL shader editing, procedural mesh generation, and JavaScript physics scripting. Scenes can be exported locally as GIFs or saved to the cloud for sharing with a single link.

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