(docs) add: 2.7.0 release notes. update: installation for Blender 4.2

KirilStrezikozin · Jul 31, 2024 · a9b4084 · a9b4084
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diff --git a/docs/_static/images/pages/setup/installation/install_blender42_350x279.gif b/docs/_static/images/pages/setup/installation/install_blender42_350x279.gif
diff --git a/docs/conf.py b/docs/conf.py
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@
 
 # -- Local Varibles ----------------------------------------------------------
 
-bakemaster_version = '2.6.3'
+bakemaster_version = '2.7.0'
 
 # -- Project information -----------------------------------------------------
 
 project = 'BakeMaster %s Documentation' % bakemaster_version
 copyright = ': 2022-2024, Kiril Strezikozin'
 author = 'kemplerart'
 version = bakemaster_version
-branch = "release-2.6.3"
+branch = "release-2.7.0"
 
 # The full version, including alpha/beta/rc tags
 release = bakemaster_version
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@
 # every page bottom, using the given strftime() format.
 # The empty string is equivalent to '%b %d, %Y'
 # (or a locale-dependent equivalent).
-html_last_updated_fmt = '25/03/2024'
+html_last_updated_fmt = '31/07/2024'
 
 # If true, the reST sources are included in the HTML build as _sources/name.
 html_copy_source = True

diff --git a/docs/index.rst b/docs/index.rst
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
     :alt: Teaser
 
 ==============================
-BakeMaster 2.6.3 Documentation
+BakeMaster 2.7.0 Documentation
 ==============================
 
 |teaser|

diff --git a/docs/pages/more/releases.rst b/docs/pages/more/releases.rst
@@ -7,6 +7,32 @@ Releases
 
 All BakeMaster Releases and Changelogs are listed on this page. Each new release comes with new features, improvements, or fixes. For clarity, each section has a ``tag`` to identify the changes.
 
+2.7.0 Release
+=============
+
+.. admonition:: Tag
+    :class: important
+
+    `2.7.0 - July 31st, 2024 <https://github.com/KirilStrezikozin/BakeMaster-Blender-Addon/releases>`__
+
+**Fixes:**
+
+#. Dithering noise appeared in composited bakes (`issue93 <https://github.com/KirilStrezikozin/BakeMaster-Blender-Addon/issues/93>`__).
+#. The first object always had World Lighting influence (`issue85 <https://github.com/KirilStrezikozin/BakeMaster-Blender-Addon/issues/85>`__).
+#. World Lighting was not muted properly when disabling ``Scene Lights`` (`issue82 <https://github.com/KirilStrezikozin/BakeMaster-Blender-Addon/issues/82>`__).
+#. ``UVMap Type``, ``UVMap for Bake``, **and several other settings were not included in presets.**
+#. Full Map Preset, which populates maps list, did not work.
+#. **Mask maps, Albedo and other maps could not be baked with transparent background.**
+#. Partial support for baking cycles maps for Decal bakes.
+#. Minor Addon Preferences UI remarks.
+
+**New Features:**
+
+#. **Nested Node Groups support** (`issue73 <https://github.com/KirilStrezikozin/BakeMaster-Blender-Addon/issues/73>`__).
+#. **Improved PBR Map Preview, supports node groups and shader mixing** (`issue73 <https://github.com/KirilStrezikozin/BakeMaster-Blender-Addon/issues/73>`__).
+#. A toggle to bake highpolies individually or in batch.
+#. **Default presets that are automatically executed - change default settings** (`issue95 <https://github.com/KirilStrezikozin/BakeMaster-Blender-Addon/issues/95>`__).
+
 2.6.3 Release
 =============
 

diff --git a/docs/pages/setup/compatibility.rst b/docs/pages/setup/compatibility.rst
@@ -22,5 +22,7 @@ BakeMaster is compatible with the following Blender versions:
 * ``Blender 3.5``
 * ``Blender 3.6``
 * ``Blender 4.0``
+* ``Blender 4.1``
+* ``Blender 4.2``
 
 Using the addon on versions higher than specified may cause errors. If you face any compatibility errors, please `inform <../more/connect.html>`__.
diff --git a/docs/pages/setup/installation.rst b/docs/pages/setup/installation.rst
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@
 .. |install| image:: ../../_static/images/pages/setup/installation/install_350x320.gif
     :alt: Install
 
+.. |install_42| image:: ../../_static/images/pages/setup/installation/install_blender42_350x279.gif
+    :alt: Install for Blender 4.2 and higher
+
 ============
 Installation
 ============
@@ -23,6 +26,10 @@ Download BakeMaster
 
 Download the latest BakeMaster addon version from the `Blender Market <https://blendermarket.com/products/bakemaster>`__ or `Gumroad <https://kemplerart.gumroad.com/l/bakemaster>`__.
 
+If you use Blender 4.2 and higher, you can now drag the downloaded zip into an opened Blender window and follow the instructions in a popover. That is it for the installation process for Blender 4.2 onward.
+
+|install_42|
+
 Go to your Blender Preferences and install the downloaded zipped folder.
 
 1. Open Blender