Liquib 1.9 introduces new Slash and Mutate Tools and a new Beam Effect.  The interface has been adjusted somewhat to accomodate the greater number of functions (and perhaps reduce the cluttered appearance).  Some further info below:

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  Interface Changes =>  As new Tools, Effects and other functions have been added, the Liquib Tools panel along the right edge of the screen has become increasingly crowded with buttons.  In fact, with some screen resolutions there is no longer enough space to display all the buttons.  So, now an option has been added to minimize the Tools and Effects selection boxes to just and by clicking the Tools and Effects labels.  The lower buttons can then be clicked to select from popup menus of Tools or Effects, after which the currently active Tool or Effect will be shown.  (Click Tools or Effects again to re-display the full Tools or Effects selection boxes.)

  With the additional space made available by minimized Tools and Effects boxes, it might be practical to use the Appearance Options screen to increase the Interface Scale, so that the remaining items appear larger and easier to read.
  

• Slash Tool =>  The Slash Tool inflicts various cut or slice type wounds along the path of the mouse as it is clicked and dragged across an image.  The Gash and Jagged Gash Slash Styles appear to rip through the picture, spreading the image pixels apart to show a color behind.  The Gash can be just a solid color or blended with another color or blended with the edge.  The other Slash Styles, (Scar, Welt, Gouge, Lacerate, Sever or Mangle), emulate various injuries that distort the image.  The Use Shading option can be set to give Slash results an enhanced sense of depth.
  

• Mutate Tool =>  The Mutate Tool applies mathematical transformations that produce a variety of unnatural, sometimes bizarre, deformities of the source image.  The available Mutations are called Evert, Circumvert, Reimvert and Splayvert.  Those basic Mutations can be further evolved, perhaps drastically, by using the Fractate, Bifurcate and/or Complicate options in any combination.  An Iterants factor controls the density and complexity of mutant elements.  A Zoom value adjusts the relative magnification of the results, and a Rotate parameter can be used to orient the Mutation from 0 to 359 degrees.  Warp and Skew sliders can apply additional tweaks to the raw deformations.
  

• Beam Effect =>  The Beam Effect emulates shafts of light that infuse a scene with brightness and color.  The waves of luminescent hues can pulsate and throb in rythmic patterns.  A large Beam is created with each single mouse click, while clicking and dragging the mouse produces a series of smaller occurrences called Rays.  The overall color mix and wave characteristics are determined by the Beam/Ray Style, which can be Dusty Sunlight, Jagged Rainbows, Blazing Sunset, Alien Signals, Ghost Whispers, Hypnotic Shadows or Dark Light.  As with all Liquib Effects, Beams and Rays can remain active after being applied, continually pulsing with waves of shifting colors.
  

• Sharpen =>  A button has been added to the Liquib Tools panel, or just type ',' (comma).  Sharpen will emphasize edges and differences to make image elements appear more distinct.  Undo can be used to remove the last Sharpen if desired.

• Miscellaneous Improvements =>  Most of the Tools and Effects have been optimized somewhat to improve efficiency.  In some cases the rendering speed might be noticeably quicker.  The Wipe Tool has been revamped to add an Improved Quality option, which generally produces smoother results.  Also, a new Split Reversals Wipe Action has been added.  Liquib Tiles can now be shifted in any direction for virtually unlimited distances.  The Tile Set Box function now displays the current position and size of the Tile, and will indicate if the Tile is located outside of the display area, in which case it can be re-positioned to the screen center by clicking the mouse.