topic add drafting aids (handles) to custom 2D objects? in Libraries & objects

add drafting aids (handles) to custom 2D objects?

heathldesign — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:06:18 GMT

hi there,

i've created a few 2d symbols and saved them as objects, and i used hotspots where i want the curser to find them, but there are no "handles" visible. is there a way to add them to custom objects?

Re: add drafting aids (handles) to custom 2D objects?

Miha Nahtigal — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:58:28 GMT

I think the handles (hotspots) are auto-created with a 2d point tool (there is a “point” tool inside toolbar palette) before saving your 2d to gsm. Place as many points as you want where you wish your hotspots to appear.

Re: add drafting aids (handles) to custom 2D objects?

heathldesign — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:43:14 GMT

ah, it's only a simple 2D symbol so i didn't use GDL. way above my pay grade anyway. is there any point in delving into GDL to make simple symbol objects?

Re: add drafting aids (handles) to custom 2D objects?

Barry Kelly — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:55:35 GMT

@heathldesign wrote:

is there any point in delving into GDL to make simple symbol objects?

Most definitely.

My entire library is custom made scripting in GDL.

I also occasionally take a default Graphisoft object and bend it to suit my needs.

I am a little unclear what you mean by 'handles'.

The hotspots will create selectable/place-able nodes when you save them with your custom 2D symbols.

But what is a handle?

Barry.

Re: add drafting aids (handles) to custom 2D objects?

heathldesign — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:24:50 GMT

Good day Barry,

they are the little corners you can turn on under on-screen view options to make it easier to locate the hotspots. this particular symbol is an odd shape so the corners are hard to locate easily. flinging the curser all over the area hoping to find one. i have placed hotspots at the corners when i created the object, but they don't show when the view option is turned on.

Re: add drafting aids (handles) to custom 2D objects?

Barry Kelly — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:01:54 GMT

Ah, I see, like the textbox and figure handles.

Yes it would be nice to be able to turn these on/off.

I think I would have them off most of the time, but it would occasionally be nice to turn them on.

Maybe you should make a wish in the wishes forum.

Actually there is at least one old wish there for it already ... https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Wishes/View-object-handles/m-p/239807

Adding a fill to a custom object can also help to select it with the quick select magnet.

Barry.

Re: add drafting aids (handles) to custom 2D objects?

heathldesign — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:39:40 GMT

hmmm, i'm surprised it needs to be on the wish list. actually i'm not.

i'll add a transparent fill, good idea Barry.

Heath