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Louis H From "THE FINE PRINT" section......

"You must install/register the software while the promotion is active, and cannot do so afterwards."

???

Clarification, please.

Was that meant for a free version, or does it really mean once we purchase it we can only install it during the time allowed for the discount?

I've come to accept that BDJ does not take time to review all its ad copy anymore, before having an offer go live, but I would like to purchase this and be able to reinstall it in the future.

I first started using this through another giveaway promotion elsewhere, but would gladly pick up a paid copy at this price, as long as I can reinstall it as needed in the future.

Nov 1 2015 at 1:33am Copy Link

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Constantin Florea @Louis H, I've just contacted the vendor asking him to clarify the part you mention of the license policy.

BitsDuJour Admin - Nov 1 2015 at 1:32am Copy Link

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Louis H Thank you, Constantin.

Nov 1 2015 at 1:49am Copy Link

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Constantin Florea @Louis H, The vendor replied and confirmed the correct phrase is:
"You can install/register the software at any time."

This is now updated in the license policy in "The Fine Print" tab.

BitsDuJour Admin - Nov 1 2015 at 3:49am Copy Link

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William W. Geertsema In July, I downloaded and installed version 1.1 from Giveawayoftheday, only to discover that the default GUI was illegible, and that there was no apparent possibility to select another color theme.
I had hoped that this deficiency would have been corrected in the present version 1.190, but it does not appear to be. At least, I canot find it. Neither can I discover an "About" window, to confirm I now have a registered version with lifetime free upgrades.
My only solace is that during that lifetime a legible GUI may be offered.

William W. Geertsema
w.w.geertsema

planet.nl

Nov 1 2015 at 7:10am Copy Link

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William User @William W. Geertsema
To open the About window press Shift and F1. Worked for me.

Nov 1 2015 at 8:37am Copy Link

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Louis H Thanks again, Constantin.

And for William W Geertsema..... along with William User's hotkey combo, in the lower right corner there is an icon with a "?" inside it. That is where I access both Help and the "About" info.

That said, where are you seeing that there are "lifetime free updates?" According to "The Fine Print," it states that major version upgrades will require additional payment.

"Upgrades to future versions of the software will be free for minor versions only. For versions after that, upgrades will require additional payment, which will be discounted."

Nov 1 2015 at 9:46am Copy Link

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wts Unless I missed something, here is another company that does not identify itself in any way - no address, nothing about the principals or developers, no answers to questions here, nothing readily searchable about the company. Our only guarantee about the company is that they are known to BDJ and presumably vetted by them. Please share. AbstractCurves.com - you have an interesting product - don't be shy! Thanks.

Nov 1 2015 at 10:30am Copy Link

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disenchanted Vendor website seems a bit light on content, especially for a website.
Seems like more of a "landing page" than an actual vendor website.

No "Privacy statement" page.
No "Terms and conditions page.

Nov 1 2015 at 7:59pm Copy Link

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Louis H Last time this was offered, I decided to keep working with the giveaway version which is the same as the current one. I know the vendor exists - or at least did back in November of last year - because I trust Constantin to not lie to me about having been in touch with her/him. (It has also been available for $2 (USD) more - an ongoing 50% discount - here at BDJ since it was last offered at this type of discount.)

So my question is - has the vendor abandoned this program in terms of development?

It works, has never crashed on me, but it would be nice to know that someone is actively looking to improve and expand it's features.

It is currently pretty much a one-trick pony that I do not have an extensive need for. It does that one trick well, but at least one competitor that I use frequently, Amberlight 2, allows me far more control over creating the same type of effect. And Amber's sister product, Flame Painter 3, also provides assistance.

I would love to see the developer add a random button for each parameter if nothing else. Animation would be nice as well. These requests have been asked but the only response at the product's website is.....

"A: Not as of yet. We are considering it for future versions."

So it would be nice to hear from the vendor that this app remains in active development with an estimate of when they plan on releasing V2.0.

I have left a comment on their Facebook page, but received the message that they will review the comment. So if other folks out there are asking the same questions, which I tend to think they are, no such comments get through to their FB page for visitors to read. When, and if, I hear back from them on Facebook, I will update my comments here.

(The webpage is basically a landing page, as one BDJ member noted back in November. Nothing has changed. All links at the bottom of the page lead you back to the same landing page. The links at the top all bring you to a section of the landing page, except for Support and Gallery. Support brings you to a page of Q&A - where, as noted above, many answers are "considering it for a future version." Gallery brings you to a page of samples of what can be done with the program.)

Jun 16 2016 at 5:22am Copy Link

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Constantin Florea @Louis H, I just forwarded your comment to the vendor asking him to reply to it.

BitsDuJour Admin - Jun 16 2016 at 6:13am Copy Link

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AbstractCurves Hello Louis H,
thank you very much for your comment.
Yes, the application is in the development and we are planning to release V2.0 this year.

If you have any questions or suggestions feel free to contact us here or via the Contact Form at our website.

Jun 16 2016 at 8:49am Copy Link

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Louis H Thank you Constantin and AbstractCurves!

That makes it a no brainier for me to invest in this version, even though I know I will need to pay an upgrade fee of some sort for V2.

I am more than happy to financially support ongoing development!

Jun 16 2016 at 9:46am Copy Link

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Louis Gedo What sorts of new features / functionality can we expect to see in version 2?

Jun 16 2016 at 1:00pm Copy Link

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AbstractCurves "Randomize" buttons, Presets import/export, 3D option for creating stereopairs, animation option, layers, Mac version.

Jun 16 2016 at 3:15pm Copy Link

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Louis H YES!!!! Sounds great. Especially the layers and animation options.

(No wonder you all have been quiet!) ;-)

Jun 16 2016 at 7:34pm Copy Link

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tomer User Can it work as a plugin with Photoshop CS5.1?

Jun 17 2016 at 9:52am Copy Link

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Stephen Brown I was going to purchase this just as a mess around program and for my 15 year old daughter who is into art and loves these types of programs, but because money is tight at the moment and we in the UK are being charged more for the program than what is being advertised here on BDJ I won't buy it. Even if you don't take account of the extra we are having to pay in tax the price for UK citizens is still higher than what you are charging those who can pay in US dollars.

I've purchased quite a few programs since visiting BJH the first time a few years ago and have always felt we got a decent deal. I check almost daily, but this deal is unfair.

Jun 17 2016 at 10:49am Copy Link

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Louis H @ former User

The plugin is in the .8bf file format. It is known to be compatible with many older graphic programs programs both predating and coinciding with when CS5 was the standard, so why not try the demo to see?

(I use CC 2015, so I can't test it for you.)

There is also a section on their website that shows some of the other compatible graphic hosts.

Jun 17 2016 at 3:21pm Copy Link

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AbstractCurves @tomer User

If the installer hasn't found your graphic program automatically you can add it manually by clicking the "Add Host" button on the Components page.

Jun 17 2016 at 3:54pm Copy Link

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peter anon Great, I'm going for this, I'm feeling arty today ;-)

Looking forward to when you do a version with other shapes than curves.

Nov 26 2016 at 4:22am Copy Link

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Louis H @ AbstractCurves....

Back in June you posted the following.....

"Yes, the application is in the development and we are planning to release V2.0 this year."

Is this still the case? Will we be seeing a V2 before the end of the year? (Western or Chinese?) ;-)

Or will it be later in 2017?

Thanks.

Nov 26 2016 at 6:16am Copy Link

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Gary Smith Where can I see a changelog?

Thanks.

Nov 26 2016 at 12:18pm Copy Link

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Bjondc @Peter -- I'm not at all arty, but this is inexpensive enough to play around with! Maybe make some backgrounds for my mobiles or something.

Nov 26 2016 at 6:24pm Copy Link

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Chuck @Louis H - I have the same question

@Gary Smith - I have yet to find one. I don't think the software's been updated since I purchased it in June.

Nov 26 2016 at 11:29pm Copy Link

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Great News! AbstractCurves Software has agreed to extend this deal for another day - Enjoy!

BitsDuJour Admin - Nov 27 2016 at 12:11am Copy Link

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Chuck Still waiting on version 2.0 (promised nearly a year ago).

May 22 2017 at 3:55am Copy Link

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Louis H I'm with you, Chuck.

Here is what the dev said back in June of last year.

"thank you very much for your comment.
Yes, the application is in the development and we are planning to release V2.0 this year. "

(See older comments for my posts last year)

I then asked again in Nov of last year and received no followup answer.

I still like the program, but I now consider it abandonware.

So buyer beware.

Odds are you will soon find this circulating through the giveaway sites and you can pick it up for free. That is the pattern I have seen with this program over the last three years.

To the Vendor - IF I am wrong, please explain why you do not respond to request for clarification as to when you will be releasing V2. And demonstrate "proof of life" by releasing a beta version for folks who purchased your program.

Thanks.

May 25 2017 at 3:02am Copy Link

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Chuck Question for AbstractCurves Software: When should those who bought your product a year ago in anticipation of a version 2.0 expect version 2.0?

May 26 2017 at 4:38am Copy Link

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Chuck I previously purchased this 17 June 2016 based on the program's promise and low price point. Note on 16 June 2016 on this very page in the comments above, the developer stated "Yes, the application is in the development and we are planning to release V2.0 this year. "

Exactly, three years later, other than some website sprucing up, this product has not matured or grown at all. There is no developmental timeline, no changelog, and no delivery on a promised major upgrade "this year..." from three years ago.

The software is what it is. If you need something like this, then go for it. But don't expect anything more, even though Abstract Curves could be so much more, and was expected to be based on the developer's own words.

To the developer, happy 3-year anniversary on your statement "to release V2.0 this year." What could have been...

Jun 16 2019 at 6:45am Copy Link

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Louis H Have to agree with Chuck on this one. Don't know why the developer seems to have abandoned it, hopefully by choice and not due to death or illness, but for whatever reason, development does seem to have stalled some years ago.

Bought into this years ago with the belief it was going to develop into something quite extraordinary. Alas, it appears not to be.

It is still good for what it does, but as Chuck states, it could be so much more.

Jun 16 2019 at 11:27am Copy Link

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Louis H My first comment dates back to 2015. Have followed the program for years, at least each time it is offered here. I am still waiting on the V2.0 that was promised. IF the vendor still exists, could you please comment here, not just through Bits, as to the honest future, if any, of this product. Otherwise i will consider it abandon-ware, and not focus on any future development. Still like your program, but do understand how sometimes the best of intentions and hopes can sometimes crash and burn. Did you move on to something else? If so, please let us know. I would love to see anything this might have morphed into. Lastly, really firstly, I hope the lack of development is not due to any personal health or accidental occurrences through the years. I am still satisfied with what I bought all those years ago.

Mar 6 2021 at 1:00pm Copy Link

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Great News! AbstractCurves Software has agreed to extend this deal for another day - Enjoy!

BitsDuJour Admin - Mar 7 2021 at 12:11am Copy Link

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Chuck @Nico Westerdale Good to hear AbstractCurves is communicating with you; they certainly haven't communicated with their customers, to include on this very sales page, in years.

While I understand the BitsDuJour sales model, I would love to see more transparency on the sales offered to include information like software last updated under the download trial link and actual communication from the developer on their BDJ sales page when their product is offered.

Mar 7 2021 at 5:53am Copy Link

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Wearsie Jackson Agree with @Chuck and @Louis H!

Would love to see this much needed transparency on BDJ.

--- Weerz

Mar 7 2021 at 8:00pm Copy Link

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fpi fpi To find a changelog.
https://www.softpedia.com...rves.shtml

Aug 27 2021 at 2:27am Copy Link

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eb235 @fpi fpi
Couldn't find any changelog on softpedia's AbstractCurves page... ??

Aug 28 2021 at 1:44pm Copy Link

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Louis H I recommend folks read through the previous years of comments before making a purchase. Personally I still use the program, but V2.0 has been promised since 2016 and has never arrived. This version is often offered free at other sites. Not trying to keep Bits from making some money, but please know what you are buying. Would still love to see V2.0, would even pay for it, but I don't even know if the original developer is still around.

Feb 24 2022 at 10:07am Copy Link

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Great News! AbstractCurves Software has agreed to extend this deal for another day - Enjoy!

BitsDuJour Admin - Feb 25 2022 at 12:11am Copy Link

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