Permutrix DevLog #01: Gradation Groups and an early UI pass

The first numbered devlog introduced Gradation Groups, pattern asset selection, custom prompts, and editor cleanup.

1 min read Edited August 29, 2026
Early Permutrix Gradation Group controls next to a pastel Live Canvas result

The first numbered Permutrix devlog introduced the early Gradation Group workflow and corrected how OKLCH colors were represented between the controls and Live Canvas.

Gradation Groups and OKLCH

  • Gradation Groups could combine up to three controlled color ranges.
  • Linear and radial shapes exposed angle and color-stop controls.
  • Gradient mapping followed the visible pixel bounds of each layer.
  • The tint path was corrected so Live Canvas colors matched the OKLCH-oriented controls more closely.

Pattern asset selection

Pattern groups gained a compact asset browser for choosing which files could participate on each layer, together with All and None shortcuts and per-group saved selections.

Everyday editor fixes

  • Native prompt calls were replaced with in-app dialogs that worked in the packaged Electron build.
  • Asset Browser controls were regrouped and allowed to wrap in narrow panels.
  • The right-side panel was renamed Layer Hierarchy and empty layers became easier to create.
  • Pattern groups received independent nonce controls so rerolling one group did not disturb the others.
Read the current color workflow Continue to DevLog #02