[Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
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[Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
Hi, is it possible to display the optional name parameter of a dimension constraint on the dimension text in the sketcher view? E.g. instead of only displaying the value of a dim constraint "100 mm", it would display "width: 100 mm", if the optional name parameter is set to "width" (if not set it would only display the value).
This would greatly help in quickly identifying what part of the sketch is influenced by a specific named dim constraint.
This would greatly help in quickly identifying what part of the sketch is influenced by a specific named dim constraint.
Re: [Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
You cannot see the names in 3D view, but you see them in the constraints list in the left panel. Searching there for a named dimension is sped up if you display only "Datums".
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Re: [Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
I think this might be a reasonable feature request, not sure I need it but might be useful in some workflows.
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Re: [Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
Nice to see other asking what I have already imagined. Thanks!doia wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:43 pm Hi, is it possible to display the optional name parameter of a dimension constraint on the dimension text in the sketcher view? E.g. instead of only displaying the value of a dim constraint "100 mm", it would display "width: 100 mm", if the optional name parameter is set to "width" (if not set it would only display the value).
This would greatly help in quickly identifying what part of the sketch is influenced by a specific named dim constraint.
Re: [Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
Note that if you select the dim in the 3D view, the corresponding constraint is selected in the task pane so you can see its name there.
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+1
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Re: [Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
That "Searching there" is the reason I ask. Especially on small screens it's a lot of scrolling in the constraints list, as this list is not ordered. Would be nice to see the named parameter on first glance without interrupting the sketching workflow.
I will file a feature request in the tracker. (Would do it myself, but got stuck on compiling FC on Mac. But that's another story.)
Re: [Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
While it may be a reasonable request, I suspect it will make already crowded sketches even harder on the eyes.
Convenient methods to view/hide them will be needed (methods more comprehensive and convenient than toggle to virtual space currently available).
Maybe use of the search pane and search feature in the tree view could be useful...
Convenient methods to view/hide them will be needed (methods more comprehensive and convenient than toggle to virtual space currently available).
Maybe use of the search pane and search feature in the tree view could be useful...
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Re: [Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
Hello fellow freecaders,
I support the idea of being able to display the name of the constraint on the sketch.
I usually create a spreadsheet to define my parameters, but it has happen to me that after a while I forget the distances they represent. So, creating a 2D sketch with all parameters' names and values would be nice.
I support the idea of being able to display the name of the constraint on the sketch.
I usually create a spreadsheet to define my parameters, but it has happen to me that after a while I forget the distances they represent. So, creating a 2D sketch with all parameters' names and values would be nice.
Re: [Sketcher] display name parameter on dimension constraint
I started the code for this feature. See https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=61153 for discussion about the implementation.