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+# [Fix projection from clip to data space](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/3909)
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+Resolved an undefined variable issue during the projection from clip to data space and included tests for all projection space combinations.
+
+# [Docs version picker](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4034)
+
+Implemented the groundwork for a version picker in documentation using DocumenterVitepress.
+
+# [Sort versions in picker newest to oldest](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4035)
+
+Updated version sorting logic in the documentation picker to list versions from newest to oldest.
+
+# [Resolve CairoMakie insert! ambiguity](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4038)
+
+Fixed a method ambiguity error that occurred with `CairoMakie.insert!` when dealing with plot lists.
+
+# [Fix docs, move SA to head](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4050)
+
+Made minor documentation adjustments, including moving SA to the head of the document structure.
+
+# [Fix scalar automatic lowclip/highclip](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4048)
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+Improved the handling of automatic highclip/lowclip for scalar values and added additional scalar color reference tests.
+
+# [Fixes #4045](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4046)
+
+Addressed an unspecified bug referenced as issue #4045.
+
+# [Make the backend choice more clear](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4040)
+
+Improved the clarity of backend choice communication, discussing the distinction between interactivity and vector graphics.
+
+# [Fix stackoverflow for convert_single_argument(Any[])](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4051)
+
+Fixed a stack overflow error encountered when invoking `convert_single_argument` with an empty vector.
+
+# [Improve accuracy of set framerate in GLMakie](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/3954)
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+Enhanced the accuracy of setting the framerate in GLMakie by correcting frame time discrepancies previously caused by `sleep()` function limitations.
+
+# [Add back interpolation keyword for surface](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4056)
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+Reintroduced the `interpolation` keyword for the `surface` plot to toggle mesh interpolation on visual output.
+![image](./images/img1.png)
+
+# [Use linestyle for Poly and Density legend elements](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4000)
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+Provided a fix for correctly displaying linestyle in legend elements for Poly and Density plots, resulting in improved legend accuracy.
+![after](./images/img2.png)
+
+# [Introduce stroke_depth_shift + forward normal depth_shift for Poly](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4058)
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+Added `stroke_depth_shift` and forwarded normal `depth_shift` properties for Poly graphics to improve graphical effects.
+
+# [Update WGLMakie docs, removing stale section that no longer applies](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4070)
+
+Removed outdated sections from the WGLMakie documentation to align with the current state of the implementation.
+
+# [Suppress keyboard shortcuts and context menu in JupyterLab output](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4068)
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+Addressed behavior related to keyboard shortcuts and the context menu, adding attributes to suppress these features in JupyterLab Makie plots.
+
+# [Fix distance calculation in WGLMakie JS functions](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4082)
+
+Corrected distance calculation to resolve erratic tooltip snapping behavior in WGLMakie plots with JavaScript improvements.
+
+# [Fix invert_normals](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4021)
+
+Resolved an issue with inverted normals and introduced a reference image test for verification.
+![Screenshot 2024-07-11 113437](./images/img3.png)
+
+# [Fix argument order of `save` in figure.md](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4088)
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+Adjusted the argument order for the `save` function in documentation to match expected usage.
+
+# [Move throttle_function to Bonito](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/3980)
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+Moved the `throttle_function` implementation to Bonito as part of improvements to reduce code duplication.
+
+# [Fix stairs type to match the input](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4089)
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+Fixed an issue where types for `steppoints` in `stairs` did not match the input, preventing precision loss.
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+# [Move changelog to unreleased](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4091)
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+Reclassified recent changes into unreleased changelog entries to match the ongoing release cycle.
+
+# [Fix spy and FastPixel marker](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4043)
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+Enhanced `FastPixel` to correctly adjust markersize and respect markerspace, improving usability of `spy`.
+
+# [Improve support for embedding GLMakie](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4073)
+
+Refactored GLMakie to be more embeddable with other UI libraries like CImGui and QML.jl by improving compatibility without GLFW dependency.
+![Screenshot 2024-08-10 134730](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3120749f-5863-4663-b6b1-4dafb5ea1f93)
+
+# [Fix meshscatter with colors](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4098)
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+Resolved an issue with improper color handling in `meshscatter` plots.
+
+# [Fix outline for image scatter](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4104)
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+Corrected artifact issues with outlines in image scatter plots, aligning the behavior with prior adjustments made for GLMakie's rectangle outlines.
+
+# [Update JS OrbitControls to match Julia OrbitControls](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4084)
+
+Aligned the JavaScript OrbitControls implementation to match the movement and behavior of the Julia OrbitControls, enhancing camera movement consistency in WGLMakie plots.
+
+# [Fix label/legend for plotlist](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4079)
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+Addressed a bug that caused KeyErrors when calling `axislegend()` with `plotlist` by ensuring that label data is retained.
+
+# [Fix visible update for plots inserted after scene](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4100)
+
+Ensured screen refreshes correctly after new plots are introduced into a displayed scene if they were added after the main scene creation.
+
+# [Add information about how to set preferred axis on recipe](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/3926)
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+Clarified documentation for setting preferred axes within recipes, providing a useful reference for those working with orientation-sensitive plots.
+
+# [Fix `select_point()` from throwing an exception immediately](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4101)
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+Resolved an error in `select_point()` that caused it to throw exceptions on invocation following a user's suggestion.
+
+# [Support alpha argument in band()](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/3916)
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+Enabled functionality for the `alpha` argument in `band` plots, allowing users to achieve desired transparency effects when using CairoMakie.
+
+# [Modify HiDPI handling to correctly operate on Wayland](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4062)
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+Improved HiDPI display handling for Wayland, aligning behavior with OSX's logic for specifying window sizes, enhancing user experience on Wayland systems.
+
+# [Fix absrect()](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4110)
+
+Resolved an ambiguity error in the `absrect()` function, ensuring reliable usage across various contexts within Makie's functionality.
+
+# [Add clipping planes](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/3958)
+
+Introduced `clip_planes` attributes for up to 8 planes, allowing the user to clip 3D plots along specified axes. This addition significantly enhances 3D visualization control.
+![Screenshot 2024-07-31 180118](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3bf22914-4c3b-4f76-b463-8abe7655d095)
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+# [Fix test failures](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4114)
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+Resolved various test failures that emerged during recent development to ensure continuous integration stability without direct user-facing changes.
+
+# [Make triangulations unique to fix refimages issues. Also tweak examples used for refimages](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4044)
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+Standardized triangulation processes during refimage creation and adjusted examples for increased consistency and reliability across Julia versions.
+
+# [Fix GLMakie shader compatibility problems with arrays of arrays](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4117)
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+Addressed compatibility issues on certain systems by shifting clipping implementations to the geometry shader level in GLMakie.
+
+# [Fix stackoverflow for convert_single_argument(Any[])](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4051)
+
+Corrected stack overflow errors tied to the `convert_single_argument` function, augmenting feature robustness across broader use cases.
+
+# [Require version in bug report](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4106)
+
+Modified the bug report template to require users to specify package versions, facilitating easier reproduction and problem-solving.
+
+# [Add `uv_transform` attribute to mesh, meshscatter, surface and image](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/1406)
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+Implemented a `uv_transform` attribute for mesh, meshscatter, surface, and image plots to enable broader texture mapping functionality, expanding the possibilities for visual customization.
+![Screenshot 2024-07-30 142441](./images/img6.png)
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+# [Add tick event](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/3948)
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+Introduced a new `tick` event to better manage rendering updates and differentiate frame skips, rendering pauses, and actual frames rendered.
+
+# [Consider model transformations in float32 conversions](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4026)
+
+Investigated methods to improve precision by considering model transformations during float32 conversions within the rendering process, specifically targeting scatter markers.
+
+# [Don't remove underlying VideoStream file when doing save()](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/3883)
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+Prevented automatic deletion of the underlying `VideoStream` file upon calling `save(path, ::VideoStream)`, ensuring subsequent `show` calls are not disrupted.
+
+# [Details for (de)activating default interactions](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/2776)
+
+Enhanced the documentation around activating and deactivating default interactions to aid users in understanding default settings and how to manipulate them.
+
+# [Add position to pie (copy)](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4122)
+
+Extended pie plot functionality by incorporating customizable positioning to better display subsets within pie charts.
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+# [Fast path for heatmap](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4125)
+
+Reintroduced a performance optimization path for the `heatmap` function in cases where the heatmap is uniform and untransformed, significantly reducing data transfer overheads.
+
+# [Sort objects in WGL as in GLMakie, nest rectanglezoom](https://github.com/MakieOrg/Makie.jl/pull/4127)
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+Standardized the object sorting logic in WGL to match GLMakie, resolving an issue with rectangle zoom overlay due to render order discrepancies.

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+  <description>Enhancements in Makie: Resolving projection and method ambiguity issues, improving documentation navigation, and introducing the `uv_transform` attribute for advanced texture handling.</description>
+  <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:39:18</pubDate>
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+    <url>images/img1.png</url>
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+Enhancements in Makie: Resolving projection and method ambiguity issues, improving documentation navigation, and introducing the `uv_transform` attribute for advanced texture handling.