Hi,

First of all, is there an official wish list thread for version 5?

For now I have this small wish:

A dimension option to specify a specific color for dimensions that would not change the currently selected color but would simply use the color specified for dimensions. I see a number of options for dimensions but I don't see colors. Perhaps a different color for each type of dimension would be good.

And this wish:

An option to turn off the "both sides" after drawing the line. I am "forever" forgetting to uncheck that setting and end up drawing unintended lines.

And finally (for now):

More than once I have selected one object in a group, for copying, with a single click forgetting I need to double click. I end up copying the entire group rather than just the one object. The other day I single clicked the "one" object, did a control-C and then several control-Vs and inadvertently created many copies of the group. Perhaps an option to allow verification that copying the entire group was intended?

Thanks much.

Frederick

Hi Frederick,

re:
> First of all, is there an official wish list thread for version 5?

There isn't an official one but there there is a previous thread here:
http://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=10289.1


> An option to turn off the "both sides" after drawing the line. I am "forever"
> forgetting to uncheck that setting and end up drawing unintended lines.

If you update the file Line.htm in the install's ui folder with this attached version that
should make the "Both sides" option to always be off when it starts.


> A dimension option to specify a specific color for dimensions that would not change the
> currently selected color but would simply use the color specified for dimensions.

I'll add a setting in the dimension presets (on Options > Dimensions) for controlling
which style will be assigned to a new dimension.


re:
> More than once I have selected one object in a group, for copying, with a single click forgetting
> I need to double click.

You can also use Ctrl+single click to select a child object instead of the group.


> Perhaps an option to allow verification that copying the entire group was intended?

Update the file CopyClipboard.js in the install's commands folder with this attached version
and you should then get a warning dialog if you are copying an entire group.

- Michael

Hi Michael,

At the rate you are adding features and granting my "wishes', I may have to buy 10 new licenses when v5 is released, by way of thanks.

Frederick

Hi There

I would suggest this be added to the flow.js before the factory.commit();
This enables flow with history which is a gamechanger if you use flow a lot . ( I have this from ver 4 )

factory.getCreatedObjects().setProperty( 'updateWithHistory', true );

factory.commit();

cheers
shayne

Hi,
I just tested it. This addition does indeed seem useful if you use Flow a lot.
What do you think, Michael?...

Hi,

Just out of curiosity what does/would your addition do?

factory.getCreatedObjects().setProperty( 'updateWithHistory', true );

Thanks.

Frederick

Hi Zooen,

re:
> I just tested it. This addition does indeed seem useful if you use Flow a lot.
> What do you think, Michael?.

There needs to be a setting for which commands to have history updating turned on by default. In the meantime if you want Flow to have history updates turned on by default you can make that happen now with what shayne shows above.

- Michael

Hi Frederick,

re:
> Just out of curiosity what does/would your addition do?

It turns on history updates for the output objects. The same as selecting the result objects and clicking Edit > History > "Enable update".

When history updating is turned on with Flow you can edit the base or target curves that were used by Flow and the Flow will be automatically reapplied.

- Michael

Yep that is some funny tool! :) whith history on ! ;) manually or by the new script above)

Hi Michael,

Interesting.

Frederick

Hi Michael,

Another wish.

Would it be possible, when exporting for example, to preset the file name to use the object name.

I know the issue of multiple object names would need to be dealt with in some way, perhaps by using the name of the first object selected?

Thanks.

Frederick

...Can I jump to a big one?

Please please please some form of interactive sectional tool I think every other cad soft has one...Is the general workflow make a plane and intersect? Is that what everyone is doing?

Gracias,

// Rich

In response to Michael's comment, and in the meantime.
http://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=12055.7

The help section states: “Some commands have history updates enabled by default. For example...” So an example is given, but we don’t know which commands have history updates enabled by default. Then, further on, it says: “Other commands have their history disabled by default, such as...” It seems like more examples are given, but we don’t know which commands have history updates disabled by default.
I’ve done some research, but I haven’t found any information.
If anyone has a list, I’d love to see it.

There’s a French saying I quite like: “Stay curious” 'Restez-curieux"
Plus, a little distraction to help you stay calm and relaxed. You can’t really tell, but there are 235 solids.
below
Note: Translation from French, not always accurate!

Hi Zooen, currently commands with history update on by default are:

Blend, BooleanIntersection, Project, Extrude, Loft, Network, PlanarSrf, Revolve, RailRevolve, Sweep, and Mirror.

At some point I expect for this to change with none on by default but with an option where you can list the commands that you want it on.

- Michael

About the Flow function + History

You can add Points on the start base surface before Flow !
Copy move this Start Base. (with pts)
Make the Flow of the Object.
Select the Object result of the Flow / History (if not use of the history plugin above)
Move the points of the target surface.

So you can move any point(s) of the target surface at any time! (if not other modify)

Hi Michael,
Thank you for your reply.
It would indeed be a good idea if this feature were no longer enabled by default, but there were an option to list the commands for which you wish to enable it.

Hi Rich,

> Please please please some form of interactive sectional tool

Give the attached plugin a try, instructions for installing a plugin here


re:
> Is the general workflow make a plane and intersect? Is that what everyone is doing?

I usually draw a line and use Construct > Curve > Project.

- Michael