We're thrilled to announce the release of Buttons v1.2, our biggest update yet! This version is packed with powerful new features and significant performance improvements to help you take your setups to the next level. This release is a huge step forward for Buttons, and we couldn't be more excited for you to try it out.

✨ Highlights of this Release

• Free Tier: Get Started Without a License: You can now use Buttons for production without a license! Our new free tier supports one surface and a 16x16 port router, making it easier than ever to get started and explore the power of Buttons. Use it in production today!
• Workflows (Create Your Own Logic and Automations): Take your automation to the next level with our brand-new Workflows feature. You can now create complex logic and automations by combining actions, feedbacks, variables, and utility nodes. Build custom behaviors that respond to your specific needs!
• Shared Sections: Reusable Sections for Your Layouts: Create a section once and reuse it across multiple positions. When you edit the master section, all linked sections will automatically sync, saving you time and ensuring consistency across your entire project.
• Custom Surfaces: Create a web UI that's tailor-made for your needs. With support for custom surfaces, you can now define the exact number of rows and columns, adjust styling options like gap and roundness, and build a control interface that fits your workflow perfectly.
• Improved Routing with New Web UI and Salvos: We've added a new Web UI for routing, making it easier to visualize and execute your routes. You can also now create Routing Salvos, which allow you to save and recall predefined sets of routes with a single click.
• Internal Actions: Control Buttons from Within: We've introduced a new suite of internal actions and feedbacks that give you more granular control over Buttons itself. This opens up new possibilities for customization and monitoring, allowing you to recall salvos, routes, and other internal actions from any button.
• Streamlined Module Management: We've made it easier than ever to manage your modules. You can now import local module folders for development and testing, and you have the ability to download and switch between different versions of modules directly within the app.
• Custom PNGs for Buttons & Folders: Personalize your layouts like never before! You can now use your own custom PNGs for both buttons and folders, giving you complete control over your visual design.

🚀 Other Notable Improvements

• Expressions: Unleash your creativity with the power of expressions. You can now use mathematical and logical expressions directly within your buttons, actions, and feedbacks.
• Performance: We've replaced the backend with a more lightweight server, leading to less memory usage and a faster, more responsive experience. You'll notice significant performance boosts, especially when working with large projects.

Thank you for being part of the Bitfocus community. Your feedback is what drives us to make the software better with every release. We hope you enjoy these new updates!

Happy Automating!

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