Hi Michael.

I have been using MOI quite a bit over the last few days for my latest project(WWI tank) and I noticed that there is no indication in the GUI when a scene has been changed to warn the user that it needs to be saved. Other programs I have used have some change to the scene name e.g. modo has an asterisk added to the end of the scene name when changes are made to the scene which disappears upon saving. Maybe something like this could be added(or a scene text colour or format change)?

MOI is a real pleasure to use and is extremely stable - can't remember the last time I had a crash(if ever!).


Cheers
Malcolm

Hi Malcom, I'm glad that you are enjoying using MoI!

re: asterisk marker on file changes - it seems that this is not done quite as often with many programs these days. For example there does not seem to be any marker like that showing up in Microsoft Office.

But I don't think it should be difficult to add that in, I will give it a try for the next v2 beta.

- Michael

Thanks for the quick response Michael.
Look forward to seeing this in a future version if you decide to add it in.

Cheers
Malcolm

Hi Malcolm, I've added the asterisk marker in the name for changed files for the next v2 beta.

So the filename in the upper right area of the window will show as filename.3dm* when it has been changed, and switch to filename.3dm with no asterisk after you save.

- Michael

Thanks Michael - you're a fast worker!!

Cheers
Malcolm

Nice little indicator there, Michael.
Others I've seen eg. NX use (!) at the end of the file name.
These indicators are a nice reminder to hit Ctrl+S when on a time consuming project.

Well suggested Malcolm!

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What is the difference with * and the the Alert message when quit the program?
"The file has changed" Save, Discard change, Cancel

Hi Pilou,

> What is the difference with * and the the Alert message
> when quit the program?
> "The file has changed" Save, Discard change, Cancel

They are similar, however the * gives you a very quick way to see if your file has been saved or not just by looking at the corner of the screen.

The "This file has changed" dialog only shows up if you try to exit the program or try to open another file.

- Michael