Hyro deployment package 10 includes the following:
CMS & Designer
Smooth scene changes with effect transitions
Hyro now supports effect transitions to make your scene changes even more seamless! In addition to custom video transitions, you can now use effects like cover, push, and fade to transition between scenes. A quick hover animation will show you exactly what each effect looks like, and you can even set the duration and direction for most effects. Don’t worry—we haven’t touched the default transition, so if you don’t choose an effect, your story will flow just as it always has. More detailed documentation on this feature can be found here.
Enhanced asset visibility controls
We’ve upgraded On-Click actions! Now, instead of just toggling an asset’s visibility, you can control it more precisely while composing your story. You can choose to show, hide, or keep toggling assets—giving you more flexibility in how your story elements appear.
Introducing font weights
We’ve added font weights for font families that support them, giving you more control over the look and feel of your text. It’s just the first of several exciting improvements we’ve got planned for fonts, so stay tuned for more upgrades!
Other improvements:
That light gray line in the "fold" wasn't always easy to spot, especially with certain assets in play. We've made it more noticeable, so you'll have a clearer visual between segments. See the difference for yourself!
Before:
Now:
Improved the double click functionality, for for example text boxes.
When a textbox is added to the canvas, the text is now automatically selected, so you can start typing right away.
You can now update the name of a story directly from the story overview list—no need to open it up. A small change, but one that makes organizing your stories so much easier!
New URL assets placed on the canvas will now default to a 16:9 aspect ratio, perfectly matching standard screen sizes. No more tweaking needed—just drag and drop!
We've ironed out a lot of bugs! For example bugs related to the autoswitch and On-Click action functionalities in both the CMS and Hyro Player. Everything should be running smoothly now, so you can focus on creating those amazing stories!
Hyro Control
Deleting the only story in the last page of story list on the tablet does no longer display "story not available" message.
Hyro Player
Glow Up for PNGs!
We’ve improved the glow effect for PNGs with transparent backgrounds to make your presentations better. In the past, the glow looked great in our story designer but didn’t work well on screen. Instead of following the image, it was attached to the alpha layer, resulting in an awkward glowing box. Now, the glow follows your image perfectly, so everything shines as it should—no more boxy distractions!
Easier Asset enlargement
We heard your feedback about the time needed to enlarge assets with a long press. We’ve increased that time to a comfortable 1.5 seconds. Plus, you can keep your finger on the screen while your assets enlarge without interruption. It’s all about making your experience smoother.
Backend improvements
We’ve been busy improving our backend with a series of thoughtful tweaks. While you might not see these changes, they’re designed to keep everything running smoothly and elevate your experience—and that of your audience. After all, seamless performance makes for a truly memorable experience!
Asset position shuffle fixed
The issue where enlarged assets would change position on the canvas relative to other assets after a short tap, has been fixed. This sometimes resulted in the asset hiding behind another one, but rest assured, no more disappearing acts!
QR Code calibration conundrum resolved
The issue where support QR codes only partially appeared on the screen has now been fixed! It seems the system had a little hiccup after a restart, causing the screen to miscalibrate its dimensions and improperly place the QR codes. This made them impossible to scan—because, well, half a QR code just doesn’t cut it. All sorted now!
Other Improvements
Stability and Security: Always Improving
Behind the scenes, we’re continuously working on making Hyro even more reliable and secure. While you might not always see these changes, they’re there to ensure your storytelling experience stays smooth, stable, and safe—so you can focus on creating without any worries!