🔧 Core System & Rigging

• Multi-Rig Support: The addon now supports multiple rigs in the same scene with dynamic indexing (e.g., Gachanoid 2.001, Gachanoid 2.002).
• Enhanced Rig Validation: Automatic detection of valid Gachanoid rigs and mode checking (Object/Pose mode).
• Improved Data Export/Import:
  • Export/Import system now handles transforms (location, rotation, scale) for all character parts.
  • Versioned export data (v2 flag) for better compatibility.
• Animation Transfer Tool: New operator to transfer animations and custom properties between two selected rigs.

🎨 UI & Panels Reorganization

• New Panel Structure:
  • Gachanoid 2 (Main panel with import/prep/save)
  • Customize (Replaces old customization panels)
  • OC Setup (Export/Import with new options)
  • Animation Mode (Pose controls)
  • Operations (Eye/hand controls, highlight toggles)
  • Switches (Flip toggles, IK settings)
  • Bones Visibility (Bone collection toggles)
  • Layering (Now dynamic with bones)
  • Additionals (Tint controls, camera tracking)
  • Physics (Integrated wiggle system panel)

🎭 New Animation & Pose Features

• Enhanced Eye Controls:
  • Independent left/right eye closing/opening
  • Separate pupil reset for each eye
  • Enhanced highlight toggle system
• Hand Gesture System:
  • Individual left/right hand reset to default
  • Improved hand IK controls
• Facial Animation Enhancements:
  • Separate eyebrow controls (left/right)
  • Enhanced mouth and nose controls
  • Improved facial accessory controls

🎨 Material & Shading Upgrades

• Advanced Tint System:
  • Primary and secondary tint controls
  • Tint intensity, position, rotation, and scale adjustments
  • Real-time mapping controls for tint effects
• Emission System:
  • Light-reactive materials with automated brightness control
  • Toggle for emission effects with intensity control
• Shade Control:
  • Separate shade intensity for body and facial accessories
  • Global shadow color control

🔄 Export/Import System Overhaul

• Modular Export/Import: Can now export/import specific sections:
  • Body, Hair, Face, Head, Upper, Lower, Extra, Clothing, or Everything
• Transform Preservation: Exports object transforms for accurate part positioning
• Color Import Toggle: Option to import colors during data transfer
• Batch Operations: Transfer data between rigs in the same scene

🛠 Technical Improvements

• Dynamic Driver System: Enhanced driver management with scene refresh operators
• Bone Collection System: Modern bone collection support (replaces old layer system)
• Icon System: Custom icon support with preview loading from assets folder
• Camera Tracking: Built-in camera tracking constraint controls
• 3D Mode Enhancements: Improved 3D mode with better part integration

🎯 New Operators & Tools

• Refresh Scene: Forces driver updates and viewport refresh
• Fix Gachanoid: Animation retargeting between rigs
• Import Base: Direct import from bundled asset file
• Prep Project: Optimizes render settings for EEVEE Next
• Multiple Export Types: Selective data export for different character aspects

🔗 Community & Links

• Integrated Link System: Direct links to documentation, YouTube channels, and Discord
• Swift, Red, and Discord operators: Quick access to community resources
• Updated Documentation Links: Direct access to current documentation

📁 Asset Management

• Bundled Assets: Internal asset handling for base model and icons
• Improved Append System: Better collection appending from asset files
• Path Management: Enhanced file path handling for exports/imports

🆕 Key Additions Not in v1.6.0:

1. Multi-rig support and dynamic indexing
2. Transform export/import for part positioning
3. Advanced tint system with mapping controls
4. Modular export/import by character sections
5. Animation transfer between rigs
6. Enhanced eye control system with independent left/right
7. Integrated physics panel for wiggle system
8. Camera tracking constraints
9. Dynamic bone visibility with modern collections
10. Community link integration