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    We have posted a new VaM2 dev log on Patreon, starting a monthly cadence of written progress updates between Beta releases. Highlights include the new Gizmos System, Selection Carousel, and Modes System with Context-Specific Editing. Beta1.2 is 15 of 21 items complete.

    Read the full post on Patreon, or follow progress on the public Trello roadmap.

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    Question Questions about meta.json in the var package.

    Thank you for the explanation! I now have a much clearer understanding of the design philosophy behind VaM’s .var packages.
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    Question Questions about meta.json in the var package.

    Thank you for clarifying the design rationale! I agree that prioritizing filename parsing for efficiency—especially given how rarely most users modify .var files—is a pragmatic approach. The balance between performance and usability for the majority of users makes a lot of sense. From a purely...
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    Question Questions about meta.json in the var package.

    I agree with the point that Human sloppiness is something that no format can solve, :LOL::LOL::LOL:. Generally speaking, in my conception, filenames are very easy to modify. Because it's a normal operation for users. Moreover, VAR files are very accessible to users. So I'm actually quite...
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    Question Questions about meta.json in the var package.

    My inquiry is purely driven by curiosity about the design rationale behind the current structure of VAR files. As I expressed earlier, what puzzles me is why this system appears to embed significant metadata directly in filenames (like version numbers), rather than storing it internally as...
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    Question Questions about meta.json in the var package.

    Why does the structure design of meta.json in the var package not include version? Why does the filename {CreatorName}.{PackageName}.{Version}.var use the original author's name for CreatorName, rather than a transformed name (e.g., spaces converted to underscores)? This confuses me. It seems...
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