Updates & Changelog

Stay informed about the latest features, improvements, and fixes. Last updated January 19, 2026.

v0.6.0January 19, 2026Latest
Herringbone Pattern
Added classic Herringbone tile pattern with diagonal V-pattern layout.
  • NewHerringbone pattern - classic diagonal V-pattern with tiles at ±45° angles
  • NewAutomatic 1:2 tile ratio validation for Herringbone pattern
v0.5.5January 18, 2026
Large Format Tiles & Orientation Toggle
Support for large format tiles up to 3000mm and quick horizontal/vertical orientation toggle.
  • NewHorizontal/Vertical orientation toggle for quick 90° rotation
  • ImprovedIncreased tile size limit from 1000 to 3000 to support large format tiles (e.g., 1200x2400mm)
v0.5.4January 18, 2026
Random Stagger Pattern
New random stagger pattern for natural wood plank flooring look with customizable seed.
  • NewRandom Stagger pattern - each row has a randomized offset for organic appearance
  • NewSeed control for Random Stagger - save and recreate exact patterns with a seed number
  • ImprovedShuffle button to quickly generate new random layouts
  • ImprovedCopy seed to clipboard for easy sharing and saving
v0.5.3January 18, 2026
Nudge Controls & Better Room Instructions
Fine-tune tile positioning with arrow controls and improved guidance for building custom room shapes.
  • NewNudge controls - arrow buttons to fine-tune tile position for doorway alignment
  • ImprovedClearer room builder instructions explaining inside (90°) vs outside (270°) corners
  • ImprovedAdded examples for common shapes: door jams, L-shaped rooms, bay windows
  • ImprovedQuick angle buttons now highlight when selected
v0.5.2January 18, 2026
Running Stagger Patterns
New pattern options for 1/3 and 1/4 stagger that offset every row progressively.
  • New1/3 Running pattern - each row offsets by 1/3 from the previous
  • New1/4 Running pattern - each row offsets by 1/4 from the previous
  • ImprovedStaggered patterns now clearly labeled as alternating every other row
v0.5.1January 18, 2026
Optimization Algorithm Overhaul
Complete rewrite of the "Maximize Full Tiles" optimization with smarter algorithms and non-blocking execution.
  • NewWeb Worker support for non-blocking optimization calculations
  • NewTwo-phase optimization: grid search + gradient descent refinement
  • ImprovedSearch now centers on current tile position instead of resetting
  • ImprovedRotation-aware theoretical maximum calculation for accurate results
  • ImprovedSmarter buffer calculation based on actual rotation displacement
  • FixedFixed cut type analysis logic that was silently dropping some cuts
  • FixedStandardized tolerance values across all calculation services
v0.5.0January 18, 2026
AI Measurement Assistant with OpenAI
Major upgrade to the AI measurement assistant using OpenAI GPT-4o-mini for intelligent room parsing.
  • NewAI Measurement Assistant powered by OpenAI GPT-4o-mini
  • NewNatural language room descriptions automatically converted to wall measurements
  • NewSupport for complex room descriptions including door jams, L-shapes, and bay windows
  • ImprovedExpanded tile rotation range from ±45° to ±90° for more layout flexibility
  • ImprovedRate limiting added to AI endpoint for cost control
  • ImprovedRefactored context providers for better performance
  • FixedFixed polygon geometry for room shapes with protrusions
v0.4.0August 6, 2025
Custom Room Shapes & AI Assistant
Added custom room shape builder, basic AI assistant, accessibility improvements, and analytics.
  • NewCustom room shape builder with wall-by-wall measurements
  • NewBasic AI measurement assistant (regex-based)
  • NewSupport for L-shaped, U-shaped, and T-shaped rooms
  • NewMaximize full tiles feature for optimal layouts
  • ImprovedAccessibility improvements with ARIA labels and keyboard navigation
  • ImprovedAdded Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics
  • ImprovedSEO optimizations and meta tags
  • FixedVarious bug fixes and error handling improvements
v0.2.0August 5, 2025
Core Tile Calculations
First working version with tile calculations, pattern support, and layout visualization.
  • NewTile quantity and coverage calculations
  • NewMultiple tile pattern support (grid, brick, herringbone, etc.)
  • NewCut optimization and waste estimation
  • NewReal-time layout visualization
  • NewCost estimation with price per unit
  • FixedBug fixes and performance optimizations
v0.1.0August 4, 2025
Initial Release
Initial project setup with Next.js.
  • NewProject scaffolding with Next.js and TypeScript
  • NewBasic UI components and styling

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