Roadmap

This page provides a detailed roadmap for the Extended Matrix Framework and EM Tools development.

Current Development (v1.5)

EM-tools for Blender

Completed Features

  • Extension format migration

  • Automatic dependency management

  • GitHub Actions for releases

  • Heriverse export functionality

  • GPU instancing support

  • Stratigraphy Manager rewrite (formerly US/USV Manager)

  • Anastylosis Manager (RMSF)

  • 3D Document Manager

  • Graph Editor system

  • Proxy Box Creator with paradata enrichment

In Progress

  • Landscape mode (multi-graph management)

  • CronoFilter (chronological horizons)

  • Horizon-based filtering and coloring

  • RM visibility sync with horizons

  • Tapestry AI integration (experimental)

Planned Features

  • Stable release of landscape mode

  • Enhanced documentation

s3Dgraphy Library

Note

The s3Dgraphy library is currently part of EM-tools but will be moved to a separate repository.

Completed Features

  • Core JSON configuration files

  • Node type implementations

  • GraphML parser updates

  • Modular architecture

Planned Features

  • ParadataGroup node handling

  • Preset vocabulary implementation

  • Standalone publication

Next Release (v1.6)

Major Features

  • 3D GIS mode (moved from 1.5.0)

  • Enhanced Activity Manager

    • Selection buttons

    • Proxy hiding capabilities

    • Extended information extraction

    • Temporal scope visualization

  • Time Branch Management

    • Improved branch handling

    • Alternative sequence UI

  • Advanced Visualization

    • Panorama management

    • Property density algorithms

    • Multiple unit representation

  • Metadata Enhancements

    • Author information per graph

    • Detailed license display

Future Development

Long-term Goals

Integration Projects

  • Jupyter Notebook templates

  • Document spatialization tools

  • Geophysics data import

Advanced Features

  • AI-based proxy rendering

  • Peer review system

  • REST API for chronontology

  • Triple Store database

Tracking Progress

Development progress is tracked on the project management platform:

Suggesting New Features

To suggest additions to the roadmap:

  1. Visit dev.extendedmatrix.org/dev-projects

  2. Check existing roadmap items

  3. Submit a new feature request with detailed use case and implementation ideas

  4. Participate in community discussion

Community Input

The roadmap is shaped by community needs. Join our Telegram group to participate in roadmap discussions.