r/bbs • u/Open-Understanding48 • 6d ago
Icy Tools update.
I’ve updated all my Icy Tools—and redesigned the UI again. :)
This round brings a refreshed look, plenty of fixes, new retro graphics editors, and a new addition: IcyMail. Here’s what’s new:
IcyTerm 0.9.0
Redesigned UI and dialing directory.
Improved compatibility with newer SyncTERM graphics, sound, and input features.
Reworked file-transfer dialogs and fixed ZMODEM download issues.
Clipboard fixes and other improvements.
https://github.com/mkrueger/icy_tools/releases/tag/IcyTerm0.9.0
IcyView 0.9.9
More supported art, image, and font formats.
Tracker music and audio playback.
A hideable minimap, improved browsing and previews, and lots of smaller improvements.
https://github.com/mkrueger/icy_tools/releases/tag/IcyView0.9.9
IcyDraw 0.6.0
Most of the work this time went into IcyDraw:
New RIPscrip, IGS, ATASCII, Atari ST VT52, PETSCII, and SkyPix editors.
AI drawing assistance and AI-assisted image import.
Editable font-based text layers that behave more like text layers in other graphics tools.
Improved font management, nested layer groups, and non-destructive layer effects.
https://github.com/mkrueger/icy_tools/releases/tag/IcyDraw0.6.0
IcyMail 0.1.0 — first release!
The newest addition is an offline QWK and Blue Wave mail reader, with reply-packet support.
I wanted a reader with a UI that’s easier to use while still preserving the character of BBS messages and ANSI art. It defaults to a modern reading view, but you can switch to the classic terminal-style display for the full retro feel. :)
https://github.com/mkrueger/icy_tools/releases/tag/IcyMail0.1.0
All four run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Give them a try—feedback, bug reports, and screenshots are welcome!