Added "Set as draft layer" and "Change layer color" specifically for PRO and EX users. Foundry Community Important Legacy Note
: Version 1.5.4 is often cited as a "bridge" version for users upgrading from older software like Manga Studio. Later updates changed installation paths from CELSYS_EN to CELSYS , meaning users must often install 1.5.4 first to ensure a smooth transition of tools and settings to modern versions.
Specifically for EX users, 1.5.4 introduced better customization. You could finally tint previous/next frames with custom RGB colors rather than just the default red/blue. The Timeline palette also received a "Hold" function for keyframes, allowing animators to pause a drawing on screen for several frames without duplicating cels.
Clip Studio Paint Ex 1.5.4 Jun 2026
Added "Set as draft layer" and "Change layer color" specifically for PRO and EX users. Foundry Community Important Legacy Note
: Version 1.5.4 is often cited as a "bridge" version for users upgrading from older software like Manga Studio. Later updates changed installation paths from CELSYS_EN to CELSYS , meaning users must often install 1.5.4 first to ensure a smooth transition of tools and settings to modern versions. Clip Studio Paint EX 1.5.4
Specifically for EX users, 1.5.4 introduced better customization. You could finally tint previous/next frames with custom RGB colors rather than just the default red/blue. The Timeline palette also received a "Hold" function for keyframes, allowing animators to pause a drawing on screen for several frames without duplicating cels. Added "Set as draft layer" and "Change layer
