Product updates

What's New in Easel

New tools, apps, and improvements from the Easel team.

April 2026

GRBL ESP32 support

We have added Grbl ESP32 as an option for all machines. Grbl ESP32 is the Grbl port that ships with certain controllers, including XPRO. The option is marked as "(Beta)", just like FluidNC.

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Freehand Drawing

You can now draw freehand shapes directly in Easel, giving you a faster and more natural way to create custom geometry. Just select the Freehand tool from the Pen Tool dropdown and start drawing on the canvas.

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Simplify shapes

You can now simplify shapes in your design to reduce the number of points, making transformations easier and toolpath generation faster. Just right-click a shape and choose Simplify from the menu.

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Resume Carve for 3D Designs

Resume Carve now works for 3D designs. Available to Easel Pro subscribers, it works just like Resume Carve for non-3D designs.

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March 2026

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Offset Linked Measurement Lines

Linked measurement lines can now be offset from their original positions. This makes it easier to continue designing while keeping measurements visible but out of the way.

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February 2026

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Milling Direction

Easel Pro now supports the selection of Milling Direction for each cut. It works for both fills and outlines:

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Easel Project Chat

Ask questions and give feedback directly on a project with the Project Chat feature.

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Gallery Follows

You can now follow users in the Easel Gallery!

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January 2026

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Shape separation in Easel

Hello, We are pleased to announce an option to separate shapes into individual components directly in Easel. This feature reflects our ongoing commitment to providing you with more powerful and intuitive editing tools directly within your workflow.

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Resume Carve

Has your machine ever stopped running during a carve? Perhaps you lost power, your machine was accidentally disconnected, or you had to press the emergency stop button. Now, instead of starting the carve over from the beginning, Easel Pro customers can pick up the carve exactly where it left off - saving time and peace of mind!

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