[MERGED] Merge Profile Tools
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- dubstar-04
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[MERGED] Merge Profile Tools
There is currently two profile operations in path:
1. Profile based in edges
2. Profile based on faces
Would there be any benefit or issues with merging these in to a single operation?
Thanks,
Dan
1. Profile based in edges
2. Profile based on faces
Would there be any benefit or issues with merging these in to a single operation?
Thanks,
Dan
Last edited by dubstar-04 on Wed May 20, 2020 6:54 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Merge Profile Tools
Hi Dan,
what's the benefit to change things where the user is familiar with? The issue is: one click more to get the OP...
what's the benefit to change things where the user is familiar with? The issue is: one click more to get the OP...
Gruß Herbert
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Re: Merge Profile Tools
It should be possible to merge the operations together so the code manages the choice between faces and edges depending on the users selection, like many other tools.
IMO it doesn't make sense this being two seperate operations and as we add operations to path the toolbars may become cluttered. See Arch for example as an extreme.
Just a thought.
Re: Merge Profile Tools
Oh, - there i take you wrong... If that is possible, nothing to say against it.dubstar-04 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2019 4:24 pm It should be possible to merge the operations together so the code manages the choice between faces and edges depending on the users selection, like many other tools.
Gruß Herbert
Re: Merge Profile Tools
There are some peculiarities and extra functionality with ProfileFace, might be a bit tricky to consolidate the UI. Having said that, I'm all for it.dubstar-04 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 08, 2019 4:24 pm It should be possible to merge the operations together so the code manages the choice between faces and edges depending on the users selection, like many other tools.
IMO it doesn't make sense this being two seperate operations and as we add operations to path the toolbars may become cluttered. See Arch for example as an extreme.
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Re: Merge Profile Tools
As a heavy user, I'm all for it. Consolidated profile will be smart!
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Re: Merge Profile Tools
Fewer tools are better as long a it's clear to the user. Go for it.
Re: Merge Profile Tools
I agree with sliptonic.
The profile is based on what's selected, so there should not be a conflict.
If you are looking into it there is a feature request (IMHO valuable) - handle open paths! I want to be able to select one of more edges and create a tool path even when the esges do not form a closed path.
HeeksCAD & HeeksCNC could do it very well. IIRC there was a discussion in this forum.
The profile is based on what's selected, so there should not be a conflict.
If you are looking into it there is a feature request (IMHO valuable) - handle open paths! I want to be able to select one of more edges and create a tool path even when the esges do not form a closed path.
HeeksCAD & HeeksCNC could do it very well. IIRC there was a discussion in this forum.
Re: Merge Profile Tools
A PR is in the cue just for this purpose: Path: Combine Contour, Profile Faces and Profile Edges into unified Profile operation #3443
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Re: Merge Profile Tools
I'll go on a limb here and say for the whole community: thanks! Well done! And WoopDeeDoo!
Path is becoming one slick module with your undying motivation and selfless toils!
EDIT: this is a general "your" here targeted at Russ obviously but very much intended to pay respects to all other contributors...
Path is becoming one slick module with your undying motivation and selfless toils!
EDIT: this is a general "your" here targeted at Russ obviously but very much intended to pay respects to all other contributors...