Hi Michael, Understand what you are saying but I see an object name as one data type or field and a tag is another.
I see a tag as a flagging tool. Doesnt need hierarchy but can be set up that way if required with multiple "tags"

Example: users could select 100objects, add tag "assembly item 001" or "assembly item"+ "job001"later these tags could be used to find and put items into a drawing. The idea likely came when I was exploring the customui and I thought those library objects or menu could soon get too busy, personally I dont like using "explorer". Likewise I might consider creating comprehensive parts that should be able to be pulled into a moi design fast and easy - these items are likely 'reusable' or standard.

Hi Stefano, I see - yes something like that could be useful for an object library. But that's kind of a different thing than object management for objects currently inside the model though.

- Michael

I agree! One is organising what's already there.
The other is maybe organising those assetts/objects for future use;
on other drawings.

Hi, Michael!

A small thing, really, and maybe someone else already requested.

I have been known to accidentally hit Remove instead of Hide when managing background images. Would it be possible to move these buttons away from each other? And/or add a warning popup any time Remove is selected?

Hi Patrick, if you accidentally hit Remove you can use Undo while you are still in the View > Image command to restore it.

- Michael

:o

Thanks, Michael. :)

Hi Michael, I really like using your software.

Now, could it be possible to had another file format to your great mix? What I have in mind is the X3D file format which seems to be popular in 3D printing exchanges in the medical field and also for prosthetics. It is totally open source. It would permit somehow the exchange/integration of models created in openJSCAD (in .X3D) to MOI.

You can explore it's implementation here: https://www.web3d.org/x3d/what-x3d

It is just a wish, it would be cool...

Keep up the good work, can't wait for the finished V4 version!!!

Have a nice day,

Hi jo, I think that OpenJSCAD only generates triangle mesh output. That's where the model data is stored as a large number of little triangle facets. That type of data is not suitable for importing into MoI, MoI is designed to work with smooth NURBS surface model data for modeling.

So I don't think that is feasible to make a data flow from OpenJSCAD into MoI, they are designed to work with different types of 3D model geometry.

- Michael

+1 Thumbnail previews
http://moi3d.com/forum/lmessages.php?webtag=MOI&msg=9391.1

I like idea of thumbnails where user can optionally set viewport to create the thumbnail.
Not what I'd class as essential but will help usability a lot. Likely even more valid when we get to grouping
and pullling in reference, tagged or hierarchical organised objects in future versions.

I've been using MOI for some time now. It's never let me down. The only thing I'd LOVE to see is a Linux install. :)

EDIT: I did a quick search on the forums and see that some are already using Wine. I gave it a shot! So far, so good. :D

Hi All,

I know that my comments are likely quite late but being a very frequent and satisfied user of Moi3D I would like to chime in with just a few wishes that would make my Moi3D user experience just a tad better:

* In the drawing I make I often have quite a lot of different objects and to me it would be feasible if it was possible to group them in "folders" sort of like what happens in windows explorer (Win7). This way a given structure could be "packed" in one folder and "clicked open" when the objects of that structure was worked on.

* Also, also considering the many objects, I sometimes find that it would be helpful if it was possible to describe what a certain object is, i.e. what it does, why it is designed as it is, and why it is placed where it is (etc.). I was thinking that it could be a note that could be attached to the object (after it was named) and maybe displayed just below the object name at the (default) right top of the UI.

* And then a wish I have made before which is to see the individual files as a thumbnail when browsing windows explorer. IMHO it would make it easier to browse drawings with many iterations so that the individual changes between each file was clearer e.g. when returning to the files after some time.

Smaller wishes to a software that I am really satisfied and pleased with ;-)

Cheers,

Jesper

P.S.: Please disregard if someone else has already mentioned this ...

Hi Jesper, thanks for the feedback! Your #1 and #3 are definitely on my radar but it will need to be for a future version not v4 which is very nearly wrapped up.

- Michael

Hi Michael,

Hope life is well in these different times ;-)

... & also pleased to hear that you will consider my suggestions in due time ...

I am BTW looking forward to trying the V4 when time allows.

Cheers,

Jesper

Hi, Michael.
I think the dimensions tab should be open by default since it is used more often. Or make a lock for tabs that are open by default.
Or add the necessary parameters in the ini file. Also, in the settings of the text insertion tool, I need a parameter lock, for example,
I mostly use curves and I have to configure it again every time. Some settings I can make, but due to reinstalls, these settings are forgotten and lost.
I'm interested in your opinion.

Hi WN, well for both of those things you only have to change the setting one time in a whole program session. Different defaults would only save you like a couple of seconds for the entire program run.

It is possible to set these through script though, so if you place the attached SetDefaults.js file into the MoI appdata startup folder, that should set those up when MoI is launched.

- Michael

Hi, Michael.

I'm probably doing something wrong, it doesn't work.

Hi WN, are you using version 4? Where have you placed the SetDefaults.js file?

- Michael

Hi, Michael.

G:\Program Files\MoI 4.0 beta Sep-10-2020

C:\Users\Vladimir\AppData\Roaming\Moi\SetDefaults.js

Hi WN,

re:
> C:\Users\Vladimir\AppData\Roaming\Moi\SetDefaults.js

It should go in the startup folder in there:
C:\Users\Vladimir\AppData\Roaming\moi\startup\SetDefaults.js

- Michael

Hi Michael.
In this directory are the files of Maxim and it confused me, I just had to try.
Thank you, everything works, the other tabs are closed but I think I'll figure it out, or as you say it will take a couple of seconds.

In SidePane, I swapped lines 234 and 235, an open tab with dimensions became available, which is exactly what I need. The rest is from your script.
Thank you for your help.