Patch notes Website · preview 8 September 2026 Version 2026.9.8
Try brush tips directly in the Vault and browse a more complete desktop release history.
added Brush details include a live drawing area with sample strokes, black or white ink, and light or dark backgrounds. improved Adjust brush behaviour, keep test settings on this device and restore the original brush defaults. fixed The patch-note archive now includes the missing 0.0.6 release and keeps the full 0.0.5 through 0.0.9 history available. Release details Desktop · beta 8 September 2026 Version 0.0.11
Reduced pauses when panning and zooming, with more responsive controls for large selections.
improved Smoother panning and zooming on large boards, including boards with many selected images. Faster selection controls and context menus when working with thousands of items. More responsive navigation on boards containing images, text, notes and shapes. Better handling of video previews and background media updates while moving around the board. fixed Reduced pauses when starting a zoom or beginning to pan with a large selection. Reduced interruptions when moving away from an item tooltip and navigating the board. Release details Desktop · beta 8 September 2026 Version 0.0.10
Try brushes in the Vault and browse downloaded images with clearer details and recommendations.
added Monochrome Studio adds ten black-and-white brushes for drawing and texture work. Try brushes in a live scratchpad before adding them to your board. improved Save settings for each brush, adjust spacing, scatter, rotation and pressure, and restore the brush's defaults. Asset details place the centred title at the bottom of the preview, followed by the description, tags, licence information and recommendations. More like this shows the containing asset pack first, then related images ranked by shared tags. The bottom action row keeps Back on the left and Add to cart in the centre. fixed Downloaded images appear once in All sources under their store name, while the original stays available in Local content. Switching between Local content and the Vault keeps the corresponding image selected. Release details Website · preview 7 September 2026 Version 2026.9.7
A simpler Vault website with clearer browsing and downloads.
improved The website opens directly into the Vault, with a compact dark header, rounded search and a clearer desktop download button. Assets open in a side panel. Meshes and Videos use consistent category labels. All patch notes remain available from the footer; old roadmap links open the archive. fixed Client download selection recognises the corrected 0.0.x alpha version sequence. Release details Desktop · development-preview 7 September 2026 Version 0.1.0
The first Android preview brings your packed reference boards with you.
added Open packed .inref boards locally on Android 8.0 or later. Pan, zoom and fit the board while viewing saved images and other supported content. Switch between your local board and the online Vault in one app. preview Boards are read-only. Advanced desktop content may use a simplified appearance or a saved still preview. Release details Desktop · beta 7 September 2026 Version 0.0.9
Mirror board objects, drag available Vault items directly onto the board, and view transparent Store images clearly.
added Mirror selected board objects horizontally or vertically from the right-click menu or with Alt+H and Alt+V. fixed Vault items that are available to add can be dragged directly onto the board without first opening their details. Opening a transparent Store image now preserves its background without black areas or horizontal streaks. Tall Store previews retain their proportions and fit within the preview size. Release details Desktop · beta 7 September 2026 Version 0.0.8
Google Images references stay available for editing and saving, and Pinterest pin links can be added directly to your board.
fixed Images dragged from Google Images and other browsers keep their originals when temporary browser files disappear. Browser image references remain available for editing, saving and reopening. Pinterest pin-page links now import their image, including when creating your first board. Release details Desktop · beta 7 September 2026 Version 0.0.7
A green arrow lets you know when a new InRef version is ready to download.
added The Windows top bar shows a green download arrow when a newer version is available. InRef checks for new versions when you open the workspace and while you work. improved Clicking the update arrow saves changes in all open boards before the download begins. Cancelling a save or encountering a save error stops the update, keeping your work open. Release details Desktop · beta 7 September 2026 Version 0.0.6
Unified Vault downloads with original files, companion files and retained purchased releases.
added Unified Vault delivery for images and GIFs, meshes, materials, videos, brushes, fonts and audio. Multi-file assets install their originals and companions together with descriptive metadata and licence information. improved Interrupted asset downloads can resume without starting again from the beginning. fixed Purchased releases remain available when a product is updated or removed from sale. Pack ownership retains the exact files acquired, without silently adding later pack contents. installation Use this desktop Setup once when upgrading a launcher from the earlier 1.0.x alpha numbering. The application update ZIP does not replace the launcher. Release details Desktop · beta 7 September 2026 Version 0.0.5
Corrected alpha release numbering and launcher update handling.
fixed The desktop and launcher now use the same 0.0.5 product version. The updated launcher recognises the earlier 1.0.0 through 1.0.4 beta builds as legacy alpha versions when checking for updates. installation Run the 0.0.5 desktop installer once to replace a launcher installed by an earlier 1.0.x alpha. Existing older launchers cannot apply the numbering change by themselves. Release details Desktop · beta 7 September 2026 Version 0.0.5 Archived build 1.0.4
Reduces repeated board redraws when panning immediately after selecting an item or starting another pan.
fixed Panning immediately after selection now prepares the selected scene once and reuses it throughout the gesture. Selected outlines and object positions remain intact while panning. improved A valid pan scene stays available between quick pans, while changed content refreshes after release. Release details Desktop · beta 7 September 2026 Version 0.0.4 Archived build 1.0.3
Fixes the application update failure and asks before downloading or installing an update. Existing installations need the full 1.0.3 Setup once to receive the corrected launcher.
fixed Fix application update installation failures caused by valid textures in the update package. Keep update retries available in the launcher and show a useful reason when an installation cannot finish. improved Ask before downloading and installing an available update, with a clear Download and install action. Let existing users decline an update and keep working offline. A first installation can also be declined before downloading. installation If you already have InRef installed, download and run the full InRef 1.0.3 Setup once to replace the older launcher. The application update ZIP does not update the launcher itself. After installing the corrected launcher, future application updates are offered in the launcher and begin only when you choose Download and install. Release details Desktop · beta 7 September 2026 Version 0.0.3 Archived build 1.0.2
Improvements from the first round of testing, covering saved images, browser imports, drawing visibility, notes, model placement and the Vault.
fixed Keep imported images available after saving, Undo/Redo and working across multiple boards. Show a clear save error when an image original is missing. Improve image imports from Google, Bing and Pinterest, including responsive images and copied image data. Keep the first model placement gesture and prevent models disappearing during horizontal or vertical sizing. Keep new notes at a practical size across board zoom levels. Start new text without an outline or shadow, and disable controls for inactive text effects. Restore missing symbol placement cursors. improved Add Smart Colour to arrows using the same background sampling as Pen, with a thicker default arrow stroke. Display opacity controls as percentages from 0 to 100. Use Charcoal for new profiles while preserving existing theme choices. Improve Vault connectivity, loading feedback and retry controls. Clarify feedback gauge labels and help. Release details Desktop · beta 6 September 2026 Version 0.0.2 Archived build 1.0.1
The Windows desktop client for the InRef alpha, with shared Vault ownership. Purchases use free test credits and charge no money.
added Browse the Vault and download desktop updates from the launcher. fixed Keep acquired Vault asset and pack revisions available after a product is updated or removed from sale. Release details Website · preview 5 September 2026 Version 2026.9.5
A clearer introduction to InRef, with a dedicated home for the Vault and a closer look at what comes next.
added Product homepage with a first look at the InRef workspace. Public roadmap organised into in progress, up next and planned work. A versioned patch-note archive and a dedicated Windows download page. improved The Vault has its own place at /vault, preserving asset search, filters and large previews. Release details 