LOGAR/RELEASE_NOTES.md

LOGAR Release Notes

[v0.3.3] - 2026-09-27

🎨 Brand Identity, Centralized Asset Library & Design System

• Centralized /assets Repository: Added official vector graphics (logo.svg, logo_transparent.svg, logo_dark.svg, logo_banner.svg), high-resolution master PNGs (16px to 512px), multi-resolution Windows ICOs (logo.ico, favicon.ico), and installer dialog bitmaps (wizard_header.bmp, wizard_small.bmp, wizard_sidebar.bmp).
• Official Wiki Branding Guide: Published comprehensive visual identity standards on the Gitea Wiki at https://gitea.eibl.tech/me0nline/LOGAR/wiki/Branding-Guide detailing logo anatomy, color palettes (Cyber Cyan #00E5FF, Emerald #00FFA3, Dark Navy #0E1A2E), typography, clear-space rules, dos and don'ts, and strict non-SIEM positioning.
• Unified Interface & Tab Branding: Implemented transparent vector logos on all web navigation bars and browser tabs across both the LOGAR Server Hub (:8443) and Master Licensing Authority (logar.eibl.tech).
• Clean Installer Bitmaps: Regenerated 24-bit RGB header bitmaps with seamless white backgrounds (#FFFFFF) matching native Windows Inno Setup wizard dialogs.
• Automated Asset Pipeline: Enhanced compilation/generate_branding_assets.py to deterministically compile and distribute assets across main repo, compilation subdirectories, and the licensing submodule without third-party graphics dependencies.

---

[v0.3.2] - 2026-09-27

🪟 Windows Installer & Web Portal Enhancements

• Project Showcase Landing Page: Deployed high-impact public homepage at GET / on the licensing authority with architecture diagrams, quickstart commands, and direct navigation to Gitea, Wiki, and the Licensing Portal (/licensing).
• Standalone Windows Binaries & Python Runtime: Resolved issues with standalone Windows executable execution and bundled runtime paths.
• Data Directory Selection & Permissions: Added custom data directory selection during setup and fixed permissions for background Windows services.
• Service Lifecycle & Clean Uninstallation: Resolved service startup issues and ensured complete cleanup of state files upon uninstallation.