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Changelog

[2025-11-06] - Development Session

Added

Enhanced Logging System

  • Comprehensive logging implementation in AffinityLinuxInstaller.py
    • Added extensive logging throughout the installer script
    • Improved error tracking and debugging capabilities
    • Enhanced user feedback during installation processes
    • 290+ lines of logging code added

AMD GPU Support Enhancement

  • New launch option for Affinity v3 without OpenCL
    • Added dedicated button/option for AMD users experiencing OpenCL compatibility issues
    • Created AffinityWine10.17.sh script (1,631 lines)
    • Provides alternative launch method for better AMD GPU compatibility

Funding and Sponsorship

  • Added funding support options
    • Implemented Ko-fi integration
    • Added custom sponsorship link support
    • Created .github/FUNDING.yml configuration file

Fixed

Font Rendering Issues

  • Resolved font display problems across all Affinity application launchers
    • Fixed font issues in AffinityDesigner.sh
    • Fixed font issues in AffinityPhoto.sh
    • Fixed font issues in AffinityPublisher.sh
    • Fixed font issues in Affinityv3.sh
    • Fixed font issues in AffinityLinuxInstaller.py
    • Fixed font issues in AffinityLinuxInstaller.sh
    • Improved font handling and rendering consistency

Changed

Documentation Updates

  • README.md improvements
    • Updated project image/reference
    • Enhanced documentation content and clarity
    • Multiple iterative improvements to documentation structure
    • 122+ lines of documentation updates

Installer Enhancements

  • Major installer script improvements
    • Significant code refactoring and feature additions
    • Enhanced user experience and error handling
    • Improved installation workflow
    • 626+ lines of code changes in AffinityLinuxInstaller.py

Technical Details

Files Modified

  • AffinityScripts/AffinityLinuxInstaller.py - Major updates with logging and features
  • AffinityScripts/AffinityWine10.17.sh - New file for AMD OpenCL workaround
  • AffinityScripts/AffinityDesigner.sh - Font fixes
  • AffinityScripts/AffinityPhoto.sh - Font fixes
  • AffinityScripts/AffinityPublisher.sh - Font fixes
  • AffinityScripts/Affinityv3.sh - Font fixes
  • AffinityScripts/AffinityLinuxInstaller.sh - Font fixes
  • README.md - Documentation updates
  • .github/FUNDING.yml - New funding configuration

Statistics

  • Total commits: 11
  • Lines added: ~2,000+
  • Lines modified: ~100+
  • New files: 2
  • Files modified: 7

Summary

This development session focused on improving the overall user experience and stability of the Affinity on Linux project. Key achievements include:

  1. Enhanced debugging capabilities through comprehensive logging
  2. Better AMD GPU support with dedicated OpenCL workaround
  3. Improved font rendering across all application launchers
  4. Expanded funding options for project sustainability
  5. Documentation improvements for better user guidance

All changes maintain backward compatibility while adding new features and fixing critical issues.